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Laicada 6: Great vintage 1940s baby dress set knitting pattern. This little dress is 14 inches long but doesn’t give chest measurement. Knitted in vintage 3ply, and by the look of the tension would suit a modern day 3ply too. The neck of the dress and the puff sleeves are finished with a crochet edging, but a picot edging could be knitted to replace this. Always work a tension square.
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Laicada 7: Great toddler's dress knitting pattern from 1940s.. This sweet little dress is trimmed with angora and knitted in a vintage wool that would have been similar to modern 4ply. To fit up to a chest 23 inches. Always work a tension square and for a smaller size us modern 3ply and a size smaller needles.
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Lavenda 141: Afternoon Set: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for afternoon set from 1940s. These little sets consisted of dress, jacket and bonnet. This one is knitted in vintage 3ply knitting to the tension a modern 4ply. Always knit a tension square and change needles if needed. This little set is knitted in aversion of brick stitch and is easy and and very retro. To fit chest 22 inches and dress is 15 inches long. To fit 9-12 months, so if little slippers or shoes are not worn a pair of bootees can be made in a similar pattern from any bootee pattern.
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Lavenda 595: Baby Boys suits: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for little boys suits 1940s. There are three different sets in this pattern 18 months to 2 years, or 23-24 inch chest. With on being to fit 20-22 inch chest (18 months). Each set has a pair of shorts or pants and a little jumper as shown on front. Knitted in a yarn similar to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square.
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Lavenda 598B: Great vintage baby knitting pattern from late 1940s for 4 different matinees jackets. The jackets are knitted in modern 4ply and fit 21-22 inch chest, smaller if using modern 3ply. To fit 3-6 months.
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Lavenda 629: Great vintage baby layette knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely design has instructions for the dress, coat and large circular shawl 86 inches in diameter. Dress is to fit 22 inch chest 1-6 months. It is easy to knit bootees and bonnet to match although there are no instructions for these, any bonnet pattern you have will work as the dress pattern is repeated on turn back and the bootees have the pattern on cuffs only. Try modern 4ply for stated size or modern 3ply for a smaller size.
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Lavenda 672: Cardigans: Great vintage knitting pattern for babies cardigans from 1940s. This pattern has instructions for 4 different cardigans to fit 9-18 months old, or 21-23 inch chest over clothes. Always work a tension square and change needle if needed. For smaller size go down a needle or use a thinner ply similar to modern 3ply other wise use modern baby 4ply.
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Lavenda 679: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for dresses from late 1930s. There are 4 designs in this leaflet to fit 1-2 years or 20, 22, 23 knitted in 4ply. Always work a tension square.
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Lavenda 681: Shawls and Capes: Great vintage baby knitting pattern from 1940s for shawls and capes. There are instructions for 2 capes and two shawls in this pattern. Top shawl is 48 inch square other one wrapped round baby is 50 inches square. The top cape is 30 inches long and 24 inches round shoulders, the other one is 30 inches long and 22 round the shoulders. All are knitted in vintage 3ply which knits to the tension of a modern baby 4ply. Always work a tension square. (click for more capes)
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Lavenda 724: Pram Sets: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for pram sets from 1940s. This lovely pattern has 4 easy to knit pram sets to fit 3-9 months. There are instructions for one with a cap for a boy to fit 21 inch chest, another with a cap rather than a bonnet to fit 20 inch chest, the one the baby is wearing which is to fit 19 inch chest and has a bonnet, the last one also has a bonnet and a pretty chevron pattern to fit 20 inch chest. All measurements should be over clothes. Always work a tension square.
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Lavenda 750: Great vintage baby or toddler trouser sets or buster suits 1940s. These little sets are to fit 18 months to 3 years. 23-24 inch chest. There are four included, each set has a little pair of shorts that button to the jumper, except one which is the second one down on the panel. Two have collars, one is a round neck the other a square neck. All are knitted in vintage 3ply, so try a modern 4ply to get the size stated or a modern 3ply for a smaller size. Pattern in nice vintage condition.
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Lavenda 797: Great vintage layette for baby 1940s knitting pattern. There are instructions for dress, jacket, bootees, bonnet, mittens, shawl all worked in vintage 3pl;y, so try modern 4ply for size stated - 1-18 months, shawl is 44 inches square. No chest measurement given, but probably 18-20 inches.
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Lavenda 829: Great vintage baby jacket knitting pattern from 1940s. These designs are knitted in a vintage 3ply that should knit well in 4ply with a change of needles. Always work a tension square. There are instructions for brick stitch cardigan with v neck and embroider at neck to fit 23-25 inch chest, a gauge stitch button up with or without hood (kiddie on toy on front page) 23-25 inch chest, v neck with small cable to fit 24-26 inch chest and one in hole pattern to fit 24-26. the age given ins 18-30 months.
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Lavenda 850-2uw: Great vintage underwear knitting pattern for baby from 1940s. This set is unusual, the pilch is in the style of a nappy and is knitted in a triangle with reinforced flannel fabric at each corner to tack pins or you could make button holes in two and sew a button on the third - this works as I made some like this for my first daughter. Vest fastens with bows top and mid way - again buttons can be used. Always work a tension square, try modern 4ply for these. I made these for my 24 inch baby doll from the 1930s and they worked a treat.
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Lavenda 850-12 Christening Dress: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for Christening dress from late 1940s. This design is to fit 20 inch chest and is 27 inches long, but can be made longer or shorted if desired. Nice easy design with 6 row patterns that is simple to follow. Try knitting in modern 4ply for size or 3ply for a lighter finer feel to fit a new born. Always work a tension square.
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Lavenda 850-15: Pram Set: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for little girl's pram set with kitten bonnet. Knitted in a vintage 3ply that would have been similar to modern 4ply, always work a tension square. To fit 21 inch chest. lacy skirt to coat, neat little collar, mittens, kitten bonnet and pull-ups.
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Lavenda 850-16 Cape: This pretty cape knitting pattern is from late 1940s. In a block pattern that is easy and quick to knit, this lovely cape will keep baby warm on those chilly days in the winter. Knitted in a4ply, always work a tension square. Button at top at neck, pixie hood. Knitted to 18 inch length but length is optional, but if longer do allow more wool.
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Lavenda 850-19 Cover: Super knitting pattern for baby pram cover, ideal for the larger coach built prams or modern prams with chassis. Would also look nice on a crib or cot. Measures 22 by 37 inches and has neat garter stitch turn back bound with wide satin ribbon to match bow - very tradition. Knitted in a yarn that might work well as modern double knitting. I love this one, so retro!
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Lavenda 850-20: Pram Set: Great vintage pram set for little boy from late 1940s. Knitted in a vintage 3ply that would have been similar to modern 4ply, always work a tension square. To fit 22 inch chest. Coat has interesting pattern at yoke. Pull-on hat, pull-ups, mittens and bootees complete this set.
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Lavenda 850-23: Christening set: Great vintage baby dress set knitting pattern from late 1940s. There are instructions for lovely dress with zig zag lacy panel, neat little jacket to match, bootees and pretty bonnet. All knitted in a 4ply wool or yarn. If you want to make the dress longer then allow more wool. To fit 20 inch bust. Dress length either 16 inches or 27 inches.
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Lavenda 850-25 Pram Set: I love this one, made it for my baby sister when she was born in the late 1940s - it is that easy to knit I was only 8 years old at the time. To fit 20 inch chest, knitted in 4ply, try modern 3ply for smaller size. Dress, coat, bootees and bonnet with run back brim, and a helmet. Block stitch so easy to work.
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Lavenda 850-30: Pram Set: Great vintage baby pram set knitting pattern from 1940s. There are instructions for coat, pull-ups, helmet, mittens, bootees. Worked in a 4ply to keep baby warm, pretty cable stitch to yoke and cuffs of bootees and mittens. To fit 22 inch chest over clothes.
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Lavenda 850-31: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for petticoat from late 1940s. This little square necked slip is knitted in 4ply, always work a tension square. To fit 24 inch chest, knit in 3ply on a smaller size needle for a smaller chest size.
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Lavenda 850-33 Shawls: Baby knitting pattern for shawl from 1940s. This pattern is easy to work and will measure 47 inches square, also included a plainer garter stitch edged shawl that is 44 inches square.
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Lavenda 850-35 Bedtime: Great baby knitting pattern for all in one baby suit from late 1940s. This little onsie style sleep suit is knitted in 4ply and should fit 24 inch chest, allowing room for movement, length shoulder to foot 21 inches, this can be adjusted and the leg part can be knitted longer, if this is done please allow more wool. There is a button flap at back for access to nappy (diaper) and buttons at the front. Nightie pattern included.
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Lavenda 866-9 Romper Suit: Great vintage knitting pattern for boy's suit from 1940s. This set is knitted in vintage 3ply but should work in modern 4ply, work a tension square. To fit 22 inch chest over underwear. Neat little collar and small cables on front of jersey. The little buttons hold the pants secure whilst crawling around.
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Lavenda 866-10: Dress Set: Great vintage baby knitting pattern from 1940s for little dress set with pretty bonnet with lacy stand up brim. Dress, shown on the right, jacket and bonnet. bootees and mittens. To fit 24 inch chest, use size smaller needles and modern 3ply to get a smaller size. For size stated use modern 4ply and always work a tension square.
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Lavenda 866-12A Girl's Outdoor Set: Great vintage toddler pram set, or outdoor set. This pattern has also a beret so it can be knitted for a boy or girl. There are instructions for a lovely flared coat with cable yoke, leggings, thumbed mittens and both a beret and bonnet. Knitted in vintage 3ply that should work well in modern 4ply, always work a tension square. Coat to fit 22 inch chest and is 13 inches long.
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Lavenda 866-12 Boy'sPram Set: Great baby knitting pattern for vintage boy's prem set with beret 1940s. Knitted in double knitting wool to fit 21 inch chest. Easy to knit mock pleated coat with collar and set in sleeves, sweet little beret, pull-ups and mittens. Always work a tension square.
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Lavenda 866-16: Girl's Pram set: Vintage 1940s baby knitting pattern for coat and bonnet. This pretty set has sweet little bows on the coat and on the bonnet. Leggings and bonnet and a pixie hood. To fit 23 inch chest knitted in vintage 3ply which knits similar to modern 4ply. For smaller size use modern 3ply and a size smaller needles.
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Lavenda 866-17 boy's Outdoor Set: Great vintage knitting pattern for toddler pram set or outdoor set. L love this one with the chevron lace panels. There are instructions for double breasted coat, beret thumbed mittens and bonnet. To fit 23 inch chest over clothes and the coat is 11 inches long. Try modern 3ply for this one as it is finer knitted Work a tension square and adjust needles if you want to make this in 4ply allow extra wool.
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Lavenda 866-20: Boys Pram set: Vintage 1940s baby knitting pattern for coat and beret. This cute set has mock cable on the coat, there are instructions also for leggings and a helmet. To fit 23 inch chest knitted in vintage 3ply which knits similar to modern 4ply. For smaller size use modern 3ply and a size smaller needles.
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Lavenda 866-24 Romper: Great little vintage romper knitting pattern romper to suit boy or girl. This little romper has smocked top, easy to work with embroidery thread. and should fit 22 inch chest knitted in a fine modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. You can make long and short sleeves for this one.
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Lavenda 866-26 Cardigans: Great vintage knitting pattern for cardigans from 1940s. There are two designs in this pattern, both knitted in 3ply, the cable one is to fit 21 inch chest and has a V neck and measures 11 inches. The one on the left is to fit 22 inch chest and is a button up and also knitted in modern 3ply. Always work a tension square. If using modern 4ply allow a little extra wool.
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Lavenda 866-Blue 11: Great vintage little boys suit knitting pattern from 1940s. This little set has jumper with duck and little trousers. To fit 22 inch chest and knitted in modern 4ply, try modern 3ply for smaller size.
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Lavenda 866-35 Dress set: Great vintage baby dress set knitting pattern from 1940s. There are instructions for pretty dress with design on yoke and round bottom of skirt. The jacket has a contrasting lining and there is a petticoat pattern included - also there is the little sock pattern if required that the baby in the picture is wearing. Always work a tension square. To fit 22 inch chest. Try modern 3ply for this one.
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Lavenda 896: Matinee Cardigans: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for matinee cardigans from 1940s. These little cardigans are to fit 18 months to 30 months or 22-24 inch chest. All can be knitted in modern baby 4ply, but work a tension square to see if a change of needle size is needed.
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Lavenda 925: Matinees: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby matinees from 1940s. This selection is for 1-6 months and are easy to knit in modern 3ply or baby 4ply, adjust needle size if needed. For smaller fit use modern baby 3ply and a size smaller needle. To fit 21-22 inch chest, for freedom of movement, these little jackets were never tightly fitted.
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Lavenda 968: Great vintage baby knitting pattern from 1930s for baby capes. This super pattern has two cape patterns and two shawl design to knit in baby wool. Always work a tension square. Beautiful for christenings and special occasions. Shawl at the top is 50 inches square the one at the bottom is 42 inches square.
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Lavenda 991: Great vintage baby pram set early 1940s. This one is to fit 9-12 months and has pretty stars down the front of the coat and around the bonnet. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so work a tension square in modern 4ply and see if it knits to size. To fit 21 inch chest. Use modern 3ply and size smaller needles for a smaller size.
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Lavenda 988: Pram Set: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for a pram set from 2940s. This little set is knitted in modern baby 4ply and should fit 18 inch chest. Worked in two shades. I made this one in white and pink for my daughter over 55 years ago. The leggings or pull-ups can be knitted with or without feet. (click for more pram sets)
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Lavenda 1003: Great vintage baby cardigan with fair isle trim knitting pattern from 1940s. This design has a bold X design at waist and cuffs, the cardigan has a V neck and set in sleeves to fit 6-12 months or 20 inch chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply which was similar to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. Small chart for this one and instructions for another cardigan that is button up without fair isle, but a textured design.
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Lavenda 1031: Dress Set: Great vintage baby dress set knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely retro pattern is to fit 6-12 months or 22 inch chest. I also made this one again in pink and white 4ply. The dress has wavy stripes on the bodice and puff sleeves, there are little knickers with bands of colour at the edges. Due to the hard work of washing and drying terry nappies (no tumble dryers) many babies were clean and dry by 12 months old - it was a must for overworked mums in my day! So many dress sets hat these little woolly knickers or cotton covered terry pants which helped with little accidents. I remember the pretty lace covered plastic pants my girls often wore until they were about a year old - just in case! I knitted many of these 1940s patterns from my mother and grandmothers collections in the early 1960s for my girls.
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Lavenda 1036: Great vintage baby fair isle cardigan knitting pattern 1940s. There are instructions for a little button up cardigan to fit 2-4 years. Little ducks or rabbits decorate the border, to fit 23 inch chest. Always work a tension square. These little cardigans are knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for size stated or modern 3ply for a smaller size. The back page has pictures of patterns that were available at the time.
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Lavenda 1063: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for cardigans 1940s. This pattern has two design the one shown with little embroidered flowers and a button up cable panel design. Both are to fit 20 inch chest and are knitted in a 4ply wool, for a slightly smaller size try modern 3ply. To fit 9-18 months.
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Lawtons 251: Great vintage baby pram set knitting pattern. This charming set is knitted in fine wool and silk mix, but would work well in modern 3ply or for a slightly larger size baby 4ply. The coat will fit 20 inch chest over clothes and measures 13 inches in length. There are instructions for lacy coat, bonnet with lacy brim, leggings and mittens. Always work a tension square in the yarn you choose.
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Layette DreamFlower: Great vintage baby layette knitting pattern from 1940s. This set has instructions for dress, coat, bonnet, bootees, mittens, helmet and little knickers or nappy (diaper) cover. To fit 3-9 months or 18-20 inch chest. Work in fine 4ply for size noted or in modern 3ply for smaller sizing.
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Layette HeavenSent: Great vintage baby layette knitting pattern from 1940s. This set has instructions for dress, jacket, bonnet, bootees, mittens, and little knickers or nappy (diaper) cover. To fit 3-12 months or 18-20 inch chest. Work in fine 4ply for size noted or in modern 3ply for smaller sizing. This set is more of a summer one often called and Afternoon Set as baby would be changed in to something pretty for pram trip to the park or visiting.
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Layette JS-27: Great vintage knitting patten for baby layette from 1940s. There are instructions for dress, coat and shawl all knitted in modern 4ply to fit 19 inch chest. For smaller size try using modern 3ply. Always work a tension square.
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Layette JS-27 shawl: Great vintage knitting pattern for shawl from 1940s. Knitted in 4ply should measure 46 inches square. Work a tension square.
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Layette Little Angel: Great vintage 1940s set for baby knitting pattern. There are instructions for coat and bonnet and bootees and vest and knickers - a dress can be made with the same pattern on the skirt from any other pattern that will fit in similar wool. The coat is a bit longer than modern matinee as is it was intended to be worn when carrying baby and would be worn over several layers of clothing. To fit 22 inch chest and knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 3ply for this one.
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Layette Little Cherub: Great vintage baby layette knitting pattern from 1940s. There are instructions for dress, coat, jacket, bootees, mittens, bonnet, helmet and knickers. Worked in a zig zag pattern, see below. To fit birth to 6 months. You can always make coat and dress a bit short. Vintage 3ply is used so you can use modern 3ply for slightly smaller or modern 4ply for similar size.
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Layette Little Duckling: Great vintage baby knitting pattern fro layette from 1940s. This set is in the very easy and super feather and fan stitch. Dress, carry-coat, helmet, bonnet, bootees, mittens and knickers included. Both dress and coat can be made shorter if you would like it to look a little more modern. This set does not give chest measurements but should fit around 3 months if knitted in modern 3ply or a bit larger if knitted in modern 4ply.
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Layette Little Lambkin: Great vintage baby layette knitting pattern form 1940s. There are instructions for coat, dress. knickers, bonnet, bootees and mittens to fit around 3 months if knitted in modern 3ply or around 6 months if knitted in modern 4ply. This one is so pretty.
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Lambkin Dress Set-2: Great dress set knitting pattern from 1940s. This little set is similar to the one above but the dress has the collar and the matinee jacket is different as is the bonnet with a turn back. To fit 21 inch chest, dress is 16 inches in length but is adjustable, bonnet is 13 inches round face. Knitted in 3ply. Always work a tension square.
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Layette Little Princess: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for layette from 1940s. There are instructions for double breasted coat with little collar as shown and dress, as well as jacket, petticoat, vest, knickers, bonnet, bootees and mittens. The panels are worked in Blackberry stitch, but any other stitch could be used. Dress and coat can be made shorter. To fit up to 20 inch chest and worked in vintage 3ply, try modern 3ply for this one.
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Layette Morning Dew: Great vintage baby layette knitting pattern from 1940s. This set has a shawl 56 and 32 inches, two sizes, Dress, bootees, carry coat and jacket to fit up to 6 months. This set is knitted in vintage 3ply but to make this size use modern 4ply. To make a smaller size then use modern 3ply. Feather and fan design.
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Layette MS-01: Great vintage 1940s layette for baby knitted in 4ply. To fit chest 16-18 inch chest. Always work a tension square and change needles or ply to get the correct tension and size. There are instructions for a dress, coat, vest, piltch, cloak, jacket and pixie hood set.
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Layette StarDust: Great vintage baby layette knitting pattern from 1940s. This set has instructions for dress, coat, bonnet, bootees, mittens, helmet and little leggings. To fit 0-3 months or 18 inch chest. Work in fine 4ply for size noted or in modern 3ply for smaller sizing. This more of the traditional pram set, ready for baby's first trip out in her or his pram. Many baby boys wore dresses up until they were crawling.
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LD272: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for jacket and bootees from late 1940s. This little jacket with lacy bands and tie neck (easy to make button and loop closure instead. The coat is full and comfy for baby up to a year old. There are also instructions for mittens, bootees, socks and shoes combined and little slippers. A great accessories set to use up those left over balls of baby wool. These small items also make great birth gifts, of little something for the new baby at Christmas. Try modern 3ply for smaller size.
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Lee 600 Cape: Great vintage baby cape knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely design can also be used as a bed cape for mother. Knitted from 3ply baby wool. Length of cape 21 inches and round bottom measurement is 60 inches. Great for a christening, a bonnet or cap could be made to match.
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Lee 144: Great vintage knitting pattern for toddlers dress from 1920. Embroidered bands add to this delightful period dress for your little one. Knitted in 3ply, try modern 3ply in a tension square. To fit 18-24 months. No chest measurement given - dress length 18 inches. Drop shoulders. Very easy to knit. Colours suggested are white with blue embroidery.
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