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Penelope M1070BJ: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This one is to fit 35 inch bust and is knitted in a vintage 3ply, but a modern 4ply should work well.
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Penelope 1429BJ: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This one has wide sleeves and deep welt and silky bow at neck (this can be replaced with a button) it is to fit 34 inch bust and is knitted in a vintage silk and wool 3ply, but a modern 4ply should work well.
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Pennine 456BJ: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern from 1940s. This retro style jacket is knitted in a 4ply wool and is to fit 34-36 inch bust. Classic feather and fan stitch, plain yoke, deep V and ties at top and waist.
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Sirdar 770: Great vintage ladies bed cape in pretty pattern 1930s. This pattern does not give a bust measurement, but says that across shoulder the measurement is 13 inches. I would imagine it is between 32-34 inch bust as this was the average size at that time. Knitted in vintage 3ply but would knit better in 4ply. Always work a tension square - use double knitting for a larger size - but remember to allow more yarn.
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Sirdar 1027: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1930s. Very pretty classic design with short sleeves and silky bow. Knitted in a 2ply that used to knit to a 4ply, so try 4ply in a modern yarn and tension square. to fit 34 inch bust. If you want to knit longer sleeves don't forget to allow more yarn.
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Sirdar 1129BJ: Great vintage bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This little bolero is great as a bed jacket or evening jacket, neat and feminine knitted in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply to keep that delicate look. To fit 34-36 inch bust.
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Spider 184: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern from 1940s. This one is neat and snug to fit medium size and knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square, nice easy pattern.
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SS47-1-10 Nightdress: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies nightdress from 1947. This super fine and so very pretty nightdress in knitted in vintage 2ply which would be similar to modern 3ply. Try baby wool for this one. Always work a tension square. To fit 34-36 inch bust, length 45 inches, but can be adjusted. Easily smocked rib at wast give a pretty shape and the matching bedjacket below has the same smocked rib yoke.
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SS47-1-10 Matching Bed Jacket: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for bed jacket knitted in a lovely fine 3ply wool and with a smocked yoke. This little jacket is knitted in one to fit 34-36 inch bust and is well worth the effort of the fine wool and needles, so dainty and feminine. Allow a little more wool than suggested unless actually using 2ply - still available as baby wool both synthetic and pure wool.
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Target 1023: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern from 1940s. This elegant bed jacket is knitted in thicker wool, similar to modern double knitting to fit up to a 38 inch bust. Nice full sleeves, single button to neck, loose raglan comfy to wear on a chilly evening or early morning in bed. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed.
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Target 1076: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern from 1940s. This elegant bed jacket is knitted in wool similar to modern 3ply, making a light and elegant bed jack. To fit up to a 34 inch bust. Neat long set in sleeves, collar and stocking stitch yoke. Cosy on a chilly evening or early morning in bed. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed.
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Templeton's 736BJ: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This is a lovely pattern for jacket and bed socks. The jacket has down at the edges, but this is not essential. The original wool was a yarn that was wool and art silk(rayon) mix - so would have had a soft sheen to it and hand nicely and knitted to a modern 4ply. To fit up to 38 inch bust.
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Templeton's 770BJ: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This short jacket style is neat and snug knitted in the same yarn as the one above, try modern 4ply in a tension square (if you can get on with a silk mix that would be great) To fit bust size 37 inches.
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Templetons 994BJ: Great vintage ladies classic 1940s bed jacket knitting pattern. This design is full with a rib and garter round neck and raglan sleeves created as you knit in one piece. Knitted in double knitting an amazingly simple stitch worked with a large and small needle. Very interesting design to knit.
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Texet 128BJ: Great vintage ladies bed jacket for the fuller figure from the 1930s. This pretty, warm jacket is knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply - to fit 42-46 inch bust.
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Viyella 2366: Great vintage ladies elegant bed jacket knitting pattern from 1940s. This one has loose sleeves, tie V neck and neat collar. Knitted in a 4ply to fit 34 inch bust. The sleeves are flared, but set in neatly. Worked in a delightful diamond lace stitch. Always work a tension square.
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Viyella 3558: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for 1940s loopy bed jacket. This design was popular throughout the 1940s and 50s. Could be worn as an evening bolero too! To fit 34 inch bust and knitted in a vintage 2ply that would knit to a 4ply in modern yarn, but work a tension square first.
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WB146BJ: Great vintage ladies cable bed jacket knitting pattern from the 1930s. Super design, neat and warm with bold cables and rib yoke. To fit 36 inch bust. There are instruction also for a hot water bottle cover, slippers and bed socks. Knitted in a thick vintage knitting wall called 'Kwiknit' which would have been similar to our double knitting or maybe a bit thicker, try a tension square and see if you need to change needles
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Weldons 134BJ:Great vintage ladies dressing jacket or bed jacket from the 1930s knitting pattern. Delightful little jacket with frilled trimmings to match, long or cape sleeves, knitted in vintage 3ply cashmere (if you by modern cashmere it will need to be 4ply) Always work a tension square. To fit 34-36 inch bust. This is another one from my collection.
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Weldons 282-9: Great vintage ladies 1930s crochet pattern for traditional bed jacket. This little bed wrap is easy to knit and classic worked in vintage 3ply - so try modern 4ply. They have suggested art silk (rayon) and wool mix) I think Sirdar do a silk and wool mix that knits to a 4ply - that would work really well. Always do a tension square and change hook if needed.
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Weldons 282-10: Great vintage crochet pattern for ladies bed jacket 1930s. This is a stunning pattern, I have put up two pictures so that you can see the back, this reminds me of those Noel Coward plays or early Miss Marples! In one of the Tommy and Tuppence series, Tuppence wears something similar. This design has soft falling folds and light open work yoke. It is so graceful and feminine. Worked in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply in a tension square and change hook if needed. To fit almost any size.
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Weldons 282-10:This is the back view of the one above, simply stunning! |
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Weldons 282-14:Great vintage crochet ladies bed jacket pattern 1930s. This is another of those classic styles with wide Hairpin crochet at the edges and a floppy silk bow to fit up to a 40 inch bust. Worked in what was called 'Boudoir Art Silk and Wool' How delightful. It would have been similar to our modern 4ply, but work a tension square and change hook to get the correct tension.
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Weldons 282-15: Great vintage crochet pattern for ladies boudoir cap 1930s. This is a pattern for the memorable 'boudoir cap or bed cap, to keep those precious shingles in place - it was very expensive to have what was termed as a Marcel Wave or shingles. I have one of these in my vintage underwear collection made from silk. No 5 pearl cotton is recommended and a large size 1 hook, very pretty to fit average head. My great-grandmother used to wear one! Not as pretty as this one if I remember rightly though!
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Weldons 300: Great vintage ladies 1940's bed jacket. This one is to fit 36-38 inch bust. Worked in a dainty shell stitch with neat collar and tie at neck.
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Weldons 311-4: Great vintage ladies bed jacket pattern 1940s. This is a very pretty pattern with frilly delicate crochet at the deep V and cuffs, deep welt gives it that really retro look. Worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 34-36 inch bust in simple crochet pattern.
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Weldons 311-18:Great vintage ladies crochet pattern for bed jacket 1940s. This is a very flattering style and will fit 34-38 easily. It is worked in hairpin crochet and has a stunning deep welt with tiny buttons and detail on the shoulder - this is so graceful and feminine. In vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply. There are instructions for the hairpin crochet. Perhaps a challenge, but so worth it!
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Weldons 327-9: Great vintage ladies crochet bed jacket patterns. This is a very pretty bed jacket in what is termed 'crazy stitch', nice deep welt and pretty reveres at neck and silky bow. Worked in vintage bed jacket wool which was similar to modern 4ply, but always work a tension square and change hook if needed. To fit 35-37 inch bust.
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Weldons 327-4: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This lovely pattern is fitted neatly and has a tie waist and pretty mini shawl collar and long sleeves- edges have crochet trim, but this can be omitted if you don't crochet or a knitting trim can be added or some cotton lace. Very sweet little jacket to fit 33-35 inch bust and worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square.
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Weldons 327-6: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies free size bed jacket 1940s. Here are instructions for a pretty, loose fitting bed jacket in a delicate design. Knitted in panels, 7 in all and then sewn together and add knitted borders and crochet at the neck edge for the ribbon, this can be knitted if you do not crochet. The edging is made from repeats of the pattern. Worked in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply in a tension square. You can make extra panels to make the bed jacket bigger.
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Weldons 327-10: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies bed cape 1940s. This little bed cape or tippet as they call it, is made in baby wool so try a tension square in modern 4ply and change needles if needed. Free size, but nicely fitted on shoulders, very easy to knit.
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Weldons 327-12: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This is so sweet and easy to knit, even for someone who is only beginning to knit. It is worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and it should fit 32-34 inch bust - very fashionable style, nice floppy bow to fasten, but can be replaced with large pretty button if preferred. It is made from a straight strip of garter stitch work, a little bit of sewing up at the sleeve and some simple crochet at neck and round edge - this can be replaced with lace, swans-down or a knitted edging.
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Weldon 489: Great vintage ladies bed jacket from 1940's. This loopy design was so popular at the time, worked in 3ply, quick and simple to knit. To fit 35 inch bust. Try modern 4ply in a tension square.
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Weldons 515: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern1940s. This wartime little pattern is worked in vintage 2ply, so try modern 4ply for a dainty light, pretty retro bed jacket to fit 35 inch bust. Threaded with ribbon. Very pretty.
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Weldons 557:Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. Here is another little gem from those early years of the war - same model!This time it is a long sleeved style with draped cuffs and nice collar. To fit 34-36 inch bust. Has a crochet edge round collar, cuffs and edges, but it can be omitted or knit a fancy edging. This one is knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square.
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Weldons 647: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies bed jacket 1940s. This is a super little pattern to fit 34-36 inch bust, knitted in simple honeycomb stitch, giving a lacy delicate look to a classic style that ties at the waist. Worked in what they called bed jacket floss, which knitted to a modern 4ply - so work a tension square and change needles if needed.
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Weldons 673: Vintage knitting pattern for girls bed jacket to fit 7-10 years old knitted in vintage 3ply from the 1940's. Try using modern 4ply work tension square to see if a change of needles is needed.
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Weldons 759: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This little jacket is similar to a cape in pretty lacy stitch and moss stitch borders, with two buttons at the waist. To fit 32-34 inch bust and worked in vintage 3ply, which is similar to modern 4ply.
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Weldons 766: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern bed jacket 1940s. This pattern is for bed jacket and a matinee coat to match, lovely gift for mother to be. Bed jacket to fit 34-36 inch bust and the babies jacket to fit 19-20 inch chest. Both knitted in vintage 3ply, so try a tension square and change needles if needed. The baby jacket can be made in modern 3ply to fit a smaller, new born.
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Weldons 769. Lovely vintage knitting pattern with slippers, socks bed cape and scarf to knit in 3ply and 4ply - the bed cape is very easy to knit and is so light and airy - ideal for cool summer nights.
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Weldons A932: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern. This one is very dainty and so elegant. Can be made with long or short sleeves. The wool used is called cobweb - this was very thin - can still be obtained, but try Patons baby 2ply or another ply yarn. This is so pretty it is worth the effort for those who like a challenge and knitting fine retro garments. To fit 32-34 and 36-38 inch bust. Work in modern 3ply for a larger size, but change needles to suit yarn and allow for extra wool. The lacy edging is knitted.
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Weldons A1026: Great vintage pattern with lovely lacy bed cape and socks to match knitted and a buttonhole of anemones and little hat both crochet. The socks and cape are knitted in vintage bed jacket floss which is similar to our modern 4ply. Try tension square to see if the needles need changed to get correct tension. The button hole or corsage is crochet in 20 cotton The hat is crochet in a chenille yarn, tension is given. Late 1940's
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Weldons A1046: Great vintage knitting pattern for little child's 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 tensions square to see if modern 3ply works better or just a change of needles. 1940's There is a child's dressing gown and hood included in this pattern, see below.
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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 A1084: vintage knitting pattern for simple bed jacket, socks and the pretty HOT WATER BOTTLE COVER is knitted in double knitting, the bed jacket and socks in bed jacket floss, modern 4ply - try tension square to see if needle change is necessary. 1940's
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Weldons A1133: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This is so pretty with or without the tie waist, very pretty pattern (this is a 10 row repeat pattern) To fit 34-38 inch bust and is worked in vintage 2plly so modern 3ply will be better. There is also the pattern below on the back - so you get two patterns for the price of one!
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Weldons A1133-1: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This is so pretty little buttons on the deep welt and tie at the V neck. Worked in 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 35-40 inch bust. Very pretty simple pattern, one row is pattern the others are knit or purl rows. There is also the pattern above on the front - so you get two patterns for the price of one!
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Wolsey 914: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern 1940s. This is so retro and typical of the 1940s. There are instructions for a cardigan style bed jacket and bed socks to match. Worked in vintage 2ply - I actually have some of this wool from Wolsey from the 1940s and it is the same as modern 3ply, work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 38 inch bust, loose fitting. Would also make a nice cardigan this one.
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