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Weldons 39: Great vintage baby dress set knitting pattern from 1920s. This traditional little dress is to fit 6-12 months and is knitted in 4ply. The ribbed yoke gives a good free fitting and there is a little jacket to match. Work a tension square and try modern 3ply for a smaller size.
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Weldons 84: Great selection of matinee jackets and coats to knit and crochet from 1930s This booklet has 9 patterns, 3 knitted and 6 crocheted. See below for the crochet ones and go to baby pages for the knitted ones. All so typical of the time, nice to work and lovely to wear.
The little set on the front with bonnet and matinee jacket is crochet in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply in a tension square, bonnet measures 14 inches round face. Jacket has a little collar and is fastened with a bow.
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Weldons 84: Coral: Great vintage knitting pattern baby matinee coat 1930s. So sweet this little coat knitted in vintage 2ply so use modern 3ply for a dainty little jacket to fit 22 inch chest. The edges are crocheted, but can be knitted edging if preferred.
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Weldons 84: Denise: Great vintage knitting pattern baby matinee coat 1930s. So sweet this little coat knitted in vintage 3ply with art silk, there are several silk and wool mixes on the market today, you will need a 4ply modern yarn for the size stated but you can use a 3ply yarn to get a smaller size. An ordinary 4ply wool will work, try alpaca or cashmere or that soft silky feel of old fashion comfort. No chest measurement given but will probably be around the 20-22 inches.
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Weldons 84: White Rabbit: Great vintage knitting pattern baby matinee coat 1930s. So this little coat, so retro in style and yarn is bunny wool or angora and will knit to modern 4ply, again no chest size, but 27 inches around bottom edge, probably around 20-22 inch chest as was usual at this time to knit to fit first 12 months. Knitted in one piece to arm holes and has a lacy pattern border then plain stocking stitch. Always work a tension square. Try modern 4ply if you don't want to work with angora. So pretty when made up - I am going to make one in cashmere and also one in angora for my baby clothes pages later this summer.
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Weldons 84: Darling: Great vintage knitting pattern baby matinee coat 1930s. So sweet this little coat knitted in vintage 2ply so use modern 3ply for a dainty little jacket to fit 22 inch chest. To fit 6-12 months. The neck edge is crocheted, but can be knitted if preferred. Work in modern 2ply for smaller 1st size on no 10 needles or on 11s for prem baby.
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Weldons 119: Dress and Coat:Great vintage knitting pattern for dress and coat from late 1930s. This easy to knit coat in stocking stitch and garter stitch is double breasted with collar and defined waist. The little dress is A line with buff sleeves with the same garter stitch borders. To fit 2-3 years or 22-23 inch chest. Knitted in a yarn similar to modern 4ply.
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Weldons 213: Great vintage baby dress knitting pattern from late 1930s. This little dress is so sweet, knitted in 4ply, but for a smaller size try knitting in modern 3ply. This one is to fit 1-2 years or 20 inch chest. Pretty puff sleeves and easy to work lacy bands.
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Weldons 257 Romper: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby romper from 1940s. This little romper is easy to knit and should fit 1-2 years or 22 inch chest. Simple shape, very retro. Knitted in 3ply, but if you prefer 4ply work a tension square and change needles to get correct size.
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Weldons 347B: Lovely baby vintage knitting pattern dress 1940s. This is a pretty little dress for 12-18 months (21 inch chest) worked in vintage 2ply so try modern 3ply as this is nearer the thickness of old 2ply. Well worth a go this one, so delicate and pretty. Make it longer for a christening dress or party dress.
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Weldons 350 - Layettes: Design 1: Great vintage baby book from 1940s. To fit 21-22 inch chest. Here is a picture of the first one in the book showing coat, bonnet and fabulous shawl. Knitted in vintage 2ply, so try modern 4ply or modern 2ply for a small new born. Always work a tension square. Here on the right is the dress, vest, pants, bootees, mittens, and cap.
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Weldons 350 - Layettes: Design 2: This layette is so easy and quick to knit in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply if you require sizes stated or modern 3ply for a slightly smaller size. You will receive instructions for the complete layettes. Here you see the very easy to knit shawl,vest, and jacket- all you could need for a retro baby. Always work a tension square, see right for super easy pants, bonnet, mitten shoes, dress and cap.
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Weldons 363: Great little dress for baby girl knitting pattern from 1940s. This sweet little dress and jacket should fit 1-2 years or up to 21 inch chest. This is the popular 'drop' stitch design and very easy to work. Be- ribboned and beautiful! knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply, always work a tension square.
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Weldons 382 Romper: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby romper from 1940s. This little romper is easy to knit and should fit 1-2 years or 22 inch chest. Simple shape, very retro. long or short sleeves with smocked detail and puff sleeves. Knitted in 3ply, but if you prefer 4ply work a tension square and change needles to get correct size.
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Weldons 389: Great baby shawl vintage knitting pattern 1940s. This is one is worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for sizes stated, always work a tension square. This one is approx 45 inches square. See shawl pages for more lovely vintage shawl patterns. The lace edged one on the right is 49 inches square and the one on the far right is 48 inches square.
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Weldons 396B:Great vintage baby knitting pattern dress and jacket 1940s. This one has a little jacket and dress with lacy border and little dots, dress is 16 inch chest and jacket is 18 inch chest. Worked in vintage 3ply so would be better in modern 4ply as 3 month size, but if you would like a new born size try modern 3py in a tension square.
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Weldons 432: Fabulous baby dress vintage knitting pattern 1940s. This super pattern has the easy leaf pattern and is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square to get the size stated or modern 3ply for a smaller size. To fit 1-2 and 2-3 years. Instructions for long or short sleeves and the collar is also optional. I am just going to knit this one in cashmere and put it on my Alpaca Angels baby wear pages!
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Weldons 517: Great vintage little baby girls dress knitting pattern from 1940s. This one is to fit 9-18 months with super spots on yoke and border. Angora could be used here if liked for fluffy spots. Always work a tension square. To fit up to 21 inch chest and is 17.5 inches from shoulder to hem. It can be made shorter and if a smaller size is needed then try modern 3ply. Very cute!
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Weldons A552: Great vintage baby matinee coats knitting pattern from 1940s. This pair are knitted in one piece in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 20-21 inch chest. One is knitted in garter stitch in the Magyar style and the other in stocking stitch with raglan effect sleeves.
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Weldons 580sw: Great vintage baby sun or swim suit knitting pattern 1940s. Great little design for a sun suit and jacket to fit 2-3 years with simple two colour fair isle motif. To fit chest 23-24 inch chest.
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Weldons 621: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern babies dress jacket and vest 1930s. This pattern is lovely, the dress and jacket are in an easy pattern and fit snugly to baby. To fit up to an 18 inch chest, s the top of the dress and jacket are ribbed, they will fit a small baby well and allow for growth. Length of dress and jacket are adjustable. A very useful pattern. Instructions also for vest (can be made with short sleeves if needed)
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Weldon 640: Great little vintage cardigan pattern for youngster 1930s. This is very easy to do as the chicks are embroidered on after knitting is finished in cross stitch.(chart provided) can be worked as intarsia if wished. To fit 1-2 years, chest 23 inches. Worked in vintage 3ply so try a tension square in modern 4ply and change needles if needed. Sweet little pattern.
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Weldons 651 Romper: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby romper from 1940s. This little romper is easy to knit and should fit 1-2 years or 21 inch chest. Simple shape, very retro. With mock smocking worked in embroidery thread on completion. Knitted in 3ply, but if you prefer 4ply work a tension square and change needles to get correct size.
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Weldon 727: Great vintage 1940s baby jackets vintage knitting pattern. There are instructions for CROCHETED matinee and bootees as well as little first size jacket with ribbons. To fit18-20 inch chest. Pattern in very good condition. See CROCHET pages for more baby crochet patterns.
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Weldons 770: Great vintage hat and bootees knitting pattern from 1940s. There are instructions for pixie hood, mittens, bootees and a matinee coat all knitted from around 2 ounces (about 60g) in 3ply. Hood and mitts 6-12 months, matinee 3-6 months and bootees birth to 6 months.
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Weldons A776: Part 1 of the pattern below: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for matinee and underwear from 1940s. This wartime pattern has a super range of items to give your baby that cosy retro style. There are instructions for pilch, rib vest long or short sleeved, long bootees, short bootees, mittens and a little jacket. All are knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for size stated or a modern 3ply for a smaller size. To fit 20-21 inch chest.
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Weldon A777: Part 2 of above pattern: Great vintage layette with baby dress knitting pattern from 1940s. This little set is super and suitable for a Christening. The dress can be made longer and there are instructions for the coat and the shawl. To fit birth to 9 months. Dress 22 inch chest, length 16 inches or the longer version as long as you like - but don't forget to allow extra wool. Shawl measures 44 inches square, the little head shawl 22 inches square. Dress buttons at shoulders with little pearl buttons.
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Weldons 778: Great little 1940s baby jacket vintage knitting pattern. This little duo will fit 18-20 inch chest. The cardigan has little embroidered flowers over it and the matinee has a lacy main part. Worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply to get the correct size, work in modern 3ply to get new born sizes.
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Weldons 840: Great retro vintage knitting pattern for baby loop-stitch bonnet and mittens from 1940s. This pattern also has instructions for hooded jacket, both to fit 9-18 months and knitted in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply.
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Weldons 882. Great vintage baby matinee set knitting pattern. So sweet! late 1940's lacy matinee and bonnet with bootees in 3ply with embroidery.
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Weldons A899: Lovely layette in 3ply with lovely shawl pattern, for other shawls see Shawl page. This one is from the1940's and knitted in 3ply, always try a tension square when knitting these vintage patterns as old wool and needles differ from modern ones. This layette comprises of shawl, vest, dress, jacket and bootees and mittens.
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Weldons 920. Two pretty matinee sets in 3ply pure new wool. Birth -6 months 1940/50's Can be knitted in modern acrylic, work tension square to see if you need to adjust needle size.
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Weldons A934: Great vintage knitting pattern for pram and cot blankets from the 1940's. Knitted in double knitting wool, so nice and quick to knit. One of them is crochet. Sizes range from 24" x 30" top right, 27 x 30 top left , 20" x 28" bottom left and the crochet on bottom right is 16" x 22" and 24"x35"
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Weldons A978: Great vintage knitting pattern for dress set from late 1940s. This sweet little set is easy to knit and should fit 6-18 months or 19-20 inch chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try a modern 3ply baby yarn or a 4ply and change down size of needle. Always work a tension square.
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Weldons A993: Great vintage bay knitting pattern for matinee coats from late 1940s. These two little jackets are so pretty and useful. They make beautiful retro gifts for a new born. These are to fit birth to 6 months and are knitted in baby wool which is usually 3ply (Baby fingering).
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Weldons A1023: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for romper set from late 1940s. This pattern has instructions for a romper with fair isle detail and a two piece suit with neat lace pattern both with puff sleeves. To fit 6-18 months or 18-20 inch chest knitted in vintage 3ply. always work a tension square and change down size of needles if using 4ply.
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Weldons A1039: Great vintage baby matinee set knitting pattern form late 1940s. Pretty jacket, bonnet and bootee pattern to fit 9-18 month baby or 20-22 inch chest over clothes. Lace pattern is knitted in a contrast, original was in blue with white trim vintage 3ply. Always work a tension square and if using 4ply down size the needles.
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Weldons A1049: Very useful vintage knitting pattern for baby cardigan in 3 sizes. Knitted in vintage 3ply wool from the late 1940's or very early 1950's. This little cardigan has pretty leaf design down fronts and will fit 18"-23" chest, given in 3 sizes, to make a smaller one, just use modern 3ply.
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Weldons 1031. Great vintage knitting pattern from 1940s. Classic matinees from this much sought after firm. A little gem! To fit birth to 12 months in 3ply.
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Weldons A1046: Great vintage knitting pattern for little childs bed jacket to fit 2-14 years of age, great range of sizes knitted in bed jacket floss which is similar to modern 4ply, work a tension square to see if modern 3ply works better or just a change of needles. 1940's There is a childs dressing gown and hood included in this pattern, see below. For more childrens bed jacket see BEDJACKETS AND BEDWEAR PAGE
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Weldons A1046: Instructions are in included in the above pattern - to fit 1-3 years old with rabbit on pocket, knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply, with a pixie hood. |
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Weldons A1105: Great vintage baby pram set knitting pattern from late 1940s. This pretty set consist of a romper with ties at shoulders, jacket, bonnet and mittens trimmed in angora. The original was knitted in white with pink angora trim. The romper can be worn over a little jumper are as a sun suit. To fit 9-18 months or up to a 24 inch chest. Always work a tension square.
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Weldons A1106: Great vintage baby pram set knitting pattern from late 1940s. This lovely set is for an older baby 9-15 months or 20-21 inch chest. The original was worked in 3ply (try modern 4ply with adjustment to needles) in blue with white contrast. There are instructions for a bonnet and a pull on cap. Always work a tension square.
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Weldons A1112: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for matinee jackets from late 1940s. This pattern has two pretty matinee jackets and a cardigan. The top one is knitted in vintage 2ply (try modern 3ply) a nice challenge, but well worth the effort. I made this one for my eldest daughter in shell pink 55 years ago. The other two are knitted in baby wool. To fit chest 17-19 inches. Always work a tension square.
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Weldons A1116: Great vintage baby pram set knitting pattern from 1940s. This set is in a simple twisted rib worked in vintage 3ply, so always work a tension square in modern baby wool, change needles if needed. There are instructions for jacket with cross over double breasted style, pull-ups or leggings and a helmet. To fit 6-12 months or 20 inch chest. Neat, warm and retro.
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Weldons A1122: Great vintage baby pram set knitting pattern from late 1940s. This super easy outfit is knitted in thicker wool, similar to double knitting. Always work a tension square. A classic double knitting knit. The high rib waist of the leggings gives a good fit without using cord or elastic. This pattern has instructions for a beret, but it would be easy to incorporate a bonnet or pull on cap from anther pattern for a similar age.
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Weldons A1132: Great vintage baby matinee coat knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely wartime pattern for retro baby jacket has 3 designs. To fit birth to 9 months or 20, 21 and 24 inch chest. The smallest is the top one which is in butterfly stitch, the 21 inch chest is the one with lace panels and the bottom one is the largest one. All knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for sizes stated or modern 3ply for smaller sizes.
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Weldons A1193: Great vintage baby layette from 1940s. This super design has instructions for shawl, dress, jacket, bootees and bonnet in vintage 3ply. To fit 18-20 inch chest, try modern 3ply for smaller size or modern 4ply for similar size. Shawl is 47 square inches. Always work a tension square.
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Weldons A1201: Great vintage baby pram set knitting pattern from late 1940s. This super easy outfit is knitted 3ply baby yarn and should fit 6-12 months or 20-21 inch chest. There are instructions for a coat with stocking stitch and moss pattern, neat collar, neat leggings, bonnet and pixie hood. Try modern 4ply baby wool and a smaller size needle. Always work a tension square.
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Weldons A1202: Great vintage baby layette with baby dress knitting pattern from 1940s. To fit 3-9 months. Lovely easy to knit set. Super fringed shawl that measures 40 inches square and is knitted in sections. Dress and jacket in pretty feather and fan design, dress has buttons on shoulders. To fit 18 inch chest. Try modern 4ply for this size but if you would like a smaller low birth size use modern 3ply. There are also a pair of little bootees.
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Whiteheads 600: Lovely baby layette vintage knitting pattern 1940s. There are instructions for the pram set, jacket, leggings, mittens and bonnet as pictured on the front to fit 6-12 months (20 inch chest) in a quick knit wool, try modern 4ply as indicated by the needles size. A cardigan to fit 6-12 months with coloured star design 20-12 inch chest, a sleeping bag, and pram cover with coloured garter stitch border.
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WH53-12Dress: Great vintage baby dress knitting pattern. This little dress is relatively plain with small embroidery on, the smoking is purely don by catching the stitched after a rib is worked, one of the easiest and most effective patterns. The dress is fastened at the back and is knitted in vintage 3ply or modern fine 4ply. To fit1-2 years or 22 inch chest.
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WH53-17Helmet: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby boy's helmet. Cosy and snug for winter, knitted in angora, but can be made in a 4ply. Knitted in one piece easy to knit and to make up.
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Wolsey 700-Layette: Great vintage layette knitting pattern from 1940s. I like these multi garment patterns as there is so much to choose from and create a retro feel for baby's wardrobe. This one has a pretty dress, jacket and bonnet in wave pattern and the vest and knickers are in a broad rib for snug fit. Knitted in a modern 4ply should come true to size, for smaller set knit in modern 3ply.
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Wolsey 716: Great vintage baby layette knitting pattern from 1940s. This post war pattern has instructions for vest, knickers, mittens, bootees, dress, bonnet, jacket and shawl in easy to knit pattern. See below for details of the shawl. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for size stated or modern 3ply for smaller new born size. Dress is 17 inch chest and the coat will fit up to a 22 inch chest and bonnet is 12 inches round face. Lovely set. Shawl is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for size stated. Should take a little less than 300g to make and will measure roughly 46 inches square.
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Wolsey 717: Fabulous baby matinee coat knitting pattern from late 1940s. This little baby is wearing one of the three little jacket in this book this one is knitted in vintage 3ply that knits more like modern 4ply and is to fit 6-12 months, work in modern 3ply for birth size. There are also instructions for a plain little coat with crochet edging in contrast colour, this one has some embroidery at neck and fits 20 inch chest or 12-18 months and then there is a little low v neck cardigan for the 1-2 year old in a slip stitch design. Always work a tension square.
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Wolsey 718: Great vintage baby dress knitting pattern from late 1930s. This super pattern has instructions for 3 little dresses all knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. The one on the front with embroidery on the yoke and flared skirt with 20 inch chest and 16 inch to hem (12-18months) A pretty lacy one with flared short sleeves in feather pattern for 6-12 months or 19 inch chest and 15 inches to hem. And a moss stitch panel dress with collar and long sleeves to fit 21 inch chest and 17 inches to hem for 18 -30 months (toddler) All very cute. Always work a tension square.
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Wolsey 719: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for little boys romper suits from late 1940s. The one on the front cove would be suitable for a little girl as well. These are ideal when baby starts to crawl. The cover one is to fit 6-12 months and is in vintage 3ply that knits as modern 4ply. There is a plain one with embroidery at sleeves and neck, short sleeves and button top in moss stitch to fit 12-18 months, chest 21 inches. And the one shown below. Always work a tension square. The little romper on the right is included in the pattern and is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and it should work. to fit 2 to 2.5 years or a 23 inch chest.
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Wolsey 873: Vintage knitting pattern for shawl (48" square) and cape 21" long with 12 " round hood brim, knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in tension square to see if this will work nearer to tension required for correct sizes. From 1940's.
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Wolsey 998: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for little boy's romper from late 1940s. This one is to fit 22 inch chest and is knitted in modern 4ply, always work a tension square. Duck is embroidered on afterwards. There is also a cardigan and bibbed trousers in this pattern with a Scottie dog motif to embroider. To fit 21 inch chest
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Woolco 25: Dress Set: Great vintage knitting pattern from 1930s. This has long been on of my favourite patterns, it knits up beautifully with it's unusual pattern. To fit 18 inch chest, dress 16 inches in length, the coat is 20 inch chest and 9 inches in length. Knitted in a vintage 3ply that would work well in a modern4ply. always work a tension square and use modern 3ply for a smaller size. The dress as three small button on each shoulder to help with dressing.
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WMLayette No 1: Beautiful vintage baby layette knitting pattern 1930s. This is a delightful pattern with easy lace bands. There are instructions for a dress, bonnet, coat, mittens, long bootees (gaiters) and leggings also a vest worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square - to fit 20 inch chest, so for a smaller size use modern 3ply.
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