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Fabulous 40s Knitted Baby Clothes
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Bairnswear 13: Vintage knitting pattern for babies crossover cardigan. In this lovely booklet there are 6 cardigans, another cross over with out revers or collar, and 4 v neck designs. They are knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply to gain size as stated 18 months to 2 years (19", 20", 21", 22" 24" chest) If you want smaller still then use modern 3ply. The embroidery is optional, 4 of the designs have embroidery detail. 1930's photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 20:Vintage knitting pattern for baby. The prefect wool outfit for the modern baby, from 1920's. I have a photo of my mother who was born in 1925 dressed in a similar outfit in her pram at 1 year old. Fabulous pattern with instructions for all in one with collar, bonnet and bootees, coat, as seen on front cover, matinee jacket with different design, cardigan, vest, legginettes, rib vest, cross over vest and button knickers and finally a body belt, or body warmer for the tummy. 11 garments in all. Some garments are knitted in vintage 4ply which is nearer our modern double knitting, or in vintage 3ply which is nearer our modern 4ply, tension squares will tell you if a change of ply or needles is required. To fit 19" chest, 20", chest,22" chest and 23" chest, for the cardigan, matinee and coat. The vests fit 17" and a rib vest that will fir from 16" chest upwards. photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 28: Vintage knitting pattern or baby from the 1930's for 5 different little dresses. From 1 month -12 months for 18" chest to 22" chest and length, which can be altered easily is 14" or 16". They are all knitted in vintage 3ply which knits similar to our modern 4ply. If you want a smaller size use modern 3ply, I knitted my niece a 1st size dress making it 12" long in modern 3ply on 10 and 11 needles and it was just right, the 3rd one down on the left. Feint crease down front page, with little wear to edges, clean and sound. original pattern £3.50 photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 34: Vintage knitting pattern for baby set. Pretty cross over coat with collar and simple diamond lace pattern, two dirreent style bonnets, mittens, matinee coat, same pattern on skirt of jacket, legginettes, fern patterned, satine ribbon edged pram blanket, measuring 22.5" by 30" and another plainer blanket in a garter stitch design and blanket stitched edges, measuring 27" by 36". 1930's chest measurements 20" knitted in vintage 4ply so tyr a tension square baby double knitting might work better to size or use modern 3ply for new born size or modern 4ply for slightly smaller then decribed. On of the blankets is knitted in silk and wool blend, this is still available from some wool manufacturers photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 41: Vintage knitting pattern for baby dresses to fit 3-9 months knitted in vintage 2ply and 3ply, (try modern 3ply and 4ply) work a tension square to get size desired. If you want a new born baby size then knit in modern 2or 3ply and down size the needles. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 47: Fantastic vintage knitting pattern for buster suits to fit boys 1-2 years. the little jumpers are great with little embroidered motifs, or lovely without, each design is different 2 with collars and two without. My brother wore these, so my Mother tells me in the 1940's The jumpers are knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply with a tension square. Jumpers are for 19" or 20" chest, easy to make a bit bigger by change of ply to double knitting. The little shorts or pants are knitted in vintage 3ply also or modern 4ply. Pattern has split spine and is worn, but clean ans solid. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 57: Great vintage knitting pattern baby underwear 1930s. Vest in three styles, Pilch or pants in three styles, pettiecoat in two styles and bodice in two styles. Great little additons to a retro wardrobe for baby or large doll.1st and 2nd sizes, birth up to I year. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply or modern 3[ply for a smaller size. To fit large baby doll just use modern 3ply and size 11 (3mm) needles - will then fit large pedigree baby, prem or any of the larger dolls. Fabulously retro pattern. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 61: Vintage knitting pattern for baby matinee coats. These adorable little jackets are so easy to knit originally in vintage 3ply, so just try modern 4py for the size stated or modern 3ply for a smaller size for little new borns. There are 4 designs in this pattern, they are truly good value for money. They are all 19" chest, but so easy to make smaller. 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 63: Vintage knitting pattern for dear little romper suits for baby boys. These little garments are coming back into fashion, I can see why! Although I had little girls, manyof my friends in the 1960's made these for their little boys and all my brothers through the late 1940's and 50's wore these, so practical and so much nicer than jeans or babygro. These are for 9-12 months, to fit 21" chset to 23" chest, to make smaller use modern 3ply and smaller needles, they look fabulous o reborn babies too. Pattern in super condition photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 65: Vintage knitting pattern for boys first suit. This pattern is from the 1920's when this type of suit was so popular. The little jumpers are so sweet, chest 19" to 21" knitted in vintag 3ply, so try modern 4ply or stick with modern 3ply if you would like the jumper or knickers to be a bit smaller. I have made the 2nd one down for one of my big vintage dolls, who is new born baby size, and it looks great in duck egg blue, also a popular colour of the time, I just used size smaller needles and modern 3ply. Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 68. Vintage knitting patern for baby. At last! Here is a gorgeous layette fom the 1930's. This pattern has a stunning shawl, easy pattern, cute little retro bonnet and dress with underwear and bootees to match including a sweet little hug-me-tight, all knitted in vintage 3ply pure wool or try modern 4ply (work tension square). The shawl takes 13 oz or 7 x 50gm balls modern 4ply, the dress and bonnet 2x 50gm balls of modern 4ply (makes them a little smaller, therefore more suitable for new-borns - have ago is easier than it looks! photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 72: Vintage knitting pattern for lovely baby dresses form the 1930's to fit 18"-23" chest, length is a adjustable, knitted in vintage 2ply which is similar to modern 3ply, so don't panic! knit on smaller needles for a smaller size, try size 10 or 11 for new born size. They are so dainty, and pretty for the modern baby. This pattern has punch holes down the edge and a few scuffs to front
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Bairnswear73: Delightful vintage knitting pattern for baby dresses from the 1930's. These dear little dresses are knitted in vintage 2ply and 3ply - dont panic this is the same as modern 3ply and 4ply. Pattern suggest knitting on size 9 (3.75mm) so if you would like it a bit smaller just knit on size 10 (3.25mm) Try a tension square to see if you need to change needles and adjust length for the child you are knitting for. Chest measurements 23" but easily can be made smaller by using modern 2ply or 3ply on smaller needles and adjusting skirt length. Pattern states 1-2 years, but all toddlers are different.
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Bairnswear 76: Vintage knitting patterns for baby, 2 outdoor sets with stunning bonnets for baby girl in first size birth to 6 months in vintage 3ply. Try modern 4ply yarn in a tension square and chang eneedles if need to retain sizing. Pram cover and Sleeping Muff in double knitting included, pattern on jumpers are embroided in simple stiches after completion. 1930's designs. Holes punched at edge, but doesn't affect pattern. 1930's photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 78: Vintage knitting pattern for outdoor sets for babies 9-18 months - fabulously retro! 23" chest, little flared coat and beret, knitted in vintage 4ply, try modern double knitting for this size, but try modern 4ply or even 3ply for smaller sizes, using smaller needles, ie 10's for 4ply and 11's for the 3ply. Plain little coat with collar and pull on hat for a 24" chest in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply and 25" chest with bonnet and pattern on skirt of coat, as shown on baby on front page, this one is also in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 93: Vintage pattern for toddler. Another great little cardigan pattern, This pattern has 4 designs, two with embroidery. Chest 24"-25" Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for these classic retro cardigans. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 94: Great vintage knitting pattern for girls dresses age 2-3 years. Knitted in in vintage 2ply (modern 3ply) and vintage 3ply (modern 4ply). There are 4 styles. To fit chest 21"-22" length 16-17" but is adjustable, look great with tights of little trousers, very 'trendy' photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 100: Vintage baby sunsuit knitting pattern. How retro is this! 4 little sun suits, Ideal for that warm day in the garden, day by the sea or out visiting, there is a little sleeveless jacket to match all 4 suits to keep the sun of baby to fit 18-24 months. Knitted in 4ply and 3ply vintage wool, try 4ply and baby double knitting for better fit -if you use synthetic yard, then baby can wear them in the water! 1940's For more similar see the swimwear pages. photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 107 :Vintage baby knitting pattern for 4 different styles of cardigan for a toddler 1-2 years, chest 20"-23" all in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply. The body length of these cardigans can always be made a bit shorter to make them a bit more in fashion, by knitting less rows to the arm hole shaping., the embroidery can also be ommitted, but peronally I think that is a big part of their charm and it is all very easy stitches with diagrams. 1930's, great for the collector and in great condition for over 70 years old! photocopy £1.99 pd £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 113: Vintage knitting pattern for more little dresses for baby this time for 3-9 months. 3 differnt styles to fit 18"-20" chest, knitted in vintage 2ply which is modern 3ply on size 9 (3.75mm) needles, change needles with modern 3ply to 10's to get an 18" chest and 11 for a smaller size - always work a tension square to see how many stitches you knit to the inch - every ones tension is different, that is why it is so important to do this at the begining of every project. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 119. Vintage knitting pattern for baby dresses 9-12 months. 4 designs knitted in 2ply (modern 3ply)3 designs of 20" chest, work extra patterns to lengthen and a 17" chest dress, lovely pattern from 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 121: Vintage pattern from the 1930's for 3 matinee coats to fit 1-3 months old 19-20 inch chest knitted in 2 and 3ply. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 134: Great vintage knitting pattern for 'Outdoor Sets' to fit 1-2 years 3 different designs to fit chest 21"-23" with 3 different beret designs too. Knitted in vintage 4ply so modern double knitting may be better, but if knitted in modern 4ply would make a size smaller if knitted on size smaller needles, try 10's or 11's for smaller sizes and adjust length of skirt of coat, sleeves and legs of legginettes. photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 139:Vintage knitting pattern for babies matinee Jackets, 4 different styles. knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply 12-18 months. To make smaller sizes reduce needle size to 10 or 11 and use modern 3ply. Two of these designs have a contrast yarnb used, the other two have simple but effective embroidery. Hopefully, give time this summer I will have afew of these on mysite for sale in the smaller sizes for new borns. photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 148: Vintage knitting pattern for baby layette for Baby in vintage 2ply (modern 3ply) 16" dress, 18" matinee jacket, plich and vest would look nice as jumper and pants set to fit new born or prem baby with 14" chest. Bootees, shoes and shawl 66 square inches. Delightful tiny new born set - try Patons pure new wool in 3ply pure white, 1930's photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 154: Vintage knittinmg pattern for a pram set for a boy with a beret and for agirl with a bonnet. Knitted in 3ply in an easy to follow pattern. To fit 3 to 9 months baby. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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