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vintage little girld sun suit swim siut knitting pattern 1930s  

Bairnswear 48sw: Great vintage child's sun suit knitting pattern from the 1930s. These are to fit 18months to 2 years. There are 4 different sun suits in this pattern booklet, the one on the front has a little waistcoat to match and is delicately embroidered with rabbits when finished. Two of the others are shown right. The cover one is to fit 20 inch chest and is knitted in vintage 4ply so try  modern 4ply in a tension square and see if you need to change needles.  You get all four patterns.

 

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vintage girls sun suit or swim suit knitting pattern 1930s

Bairnswear 50sw: Great vintage little girls sun suits knitting pattern from late 1930s. These are to fit 3-5 years old. The one on the front cover has a jacket to match,and fits 20 inch chest. It is knitted in vintage 4ply that should knit to modern 4ply tension. Try a tension square. There is one to fit 20 inch chest in a seed stitch and another one that has  a stripe in a rib, also has a cardigan to match and another one that has a stripe top with sleeveless jacket to match this on is to fit around 22 inch chest. You get all four patterns.

 

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vintage knitting pattern for babies sun suit swim suit 1930s

Bairnswear 100sw: How retro is this! Great vintage knitting pattern from the 1930/40's4 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!

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vintage todler sun suits and swim wear from 1930s and 1940s

Bairnswear 132sw: Great vintage sun suit knitting pattern for toddlers from late 1930s to early 1940s. This pattern has four sets, two with jackets. Knitted in swimwear wool which is no longer available, but try modern 4ply in a tension square and knit to a tight tension.. Charts for the embroidered motifs. To fit 2-3 years or 19, 20 and 22 inch chest.

 

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Swimwear Vintage knitting patterns

Bairnswear 1279sw: Lovely vintage knitting pattern from 1930/40's for babies sun suits or swim wear to fit 1-2 years old, 23" chest all knitted in vintage3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and use modern 3ply for smaller sizes. Three different designs.

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vintage child sun suit knitting pattern

Bairnswear 1280sw: Lovely vintage sun suits for 2-3 year olds knitted in 3ply. Just the thing for the British summer!  Great for those family re-enactment get together, this is typical 1930/1940's pattern, but these little suits were worn right into the 1950's - I had a red and white striped one! So retro, and so cute see below for a little bolero to wear with one of these little suits.

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vintage knitting pattern swimwear

Bestway 93-4: Vintage pattern for little girl's sun-suit and cardigan, just right for our summer beaches!  To fit 3-4 years knitted in vintage 4ply. Try tension square and change needles or yarn to get the correct size.

 

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vintage swimwear knitting pattern

Bestway 93-6: Vintage pattern for little boy's sun suit and cardigan. Knitted in 4ply and to fit 2-3 years (21" chest)

 

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vintage little girls sun-suit knitting pattern

Bestway 93-4: Sweet little vintage sun-suit knitted in vintage 4ply to fit 3-4 years old - she is so cute! Don't forget that tension square!

 

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vintage knitting patterns for childs and babies beach wear swim suits 1940s

Bestway 100sw: Great booklet from the 1940s with cardigan and sun suit for boys and girls 22" chest in fancy rib knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. There is a trio of beach wear - girls swim suit as shown on front for 7 year olds, Chest 23", hips 24" (will stretch) Available as a s separate pattern. Trunks for 3-4 years old to fit waist 18"  (see below) and hips 21", and boys bathing trunks for six year olds waist 20" and hips 24" (don't forget all swim wear will stretch if knitted in pure wool) and 10 year olds waist 23" and hips 28". Try knitting in thicker wool for larger size. .      

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vintage totfler swim wear 1940s bestway 100
vintage baby knitting pattern for sun swim suits 1940

Bestway 1080sw: Great vintage knitting pattern for child's play suit or beach wear.1940s The little striped swim suit is to fit 2-4 years, at widest part 23" knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. The plain one with V neck  to fit 1-3 year olds again in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply (modern 3ply will knit up to baby size6-12 months) 21" chest 15" shoulder to crutch. A blouse or shirt can always be worn under these little suits to prevent sun burn - and don't forget the hat this year! Mothers were encouraged to get their babies and toddlers to wear these little suits in the garden, in their prams, in the parks and on the beach to promote healthy growth during and after the war years.

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vintage knitting pattern for babies sun suit or swim wear 1940s

Bestway 1517sw: Great little pattern for sun suit or swim suit with duck on the bib from 1940s. Worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. To fit 3-4 years or hips 25"Any colour can be used.

 

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vintage baby knitting patterns

Bestway 1518sw:  Cute little fair isle sun suit for baby 1-2 years, very retro 1940's pattern. Knitted in vintage 3ply try modern 4ply tension square to see if this works better for size or use modern 3ply for smaller fit.

 

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vintage knitting pattern baby sun suit swimming suit

Bestway 1525sw: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby sun suit to fit 2-3 years old from the 1940's knitted in 3ply, so try modern 4ply for this size and modern 3ply for smaller size. This little suit has a cardigan to match. Up to 20 inch chest and cardigan up to 22 inch chest.

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babies sun suit

Bestway 1526sw: Lovely little set in vintage 3ply for sitting on the beach, little jacket included for protection from the sun and chilly wind. Try making in 4ply, if modern synthetic yarn is used it is less likely to stretch when wet! But for that authentic look try our merino 3ply or 4ply. 1940's

 

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vintage knitting pattern for baby swim suit

Bestway 1539sw: Another great vintage knitting pattern for toddlers sun suit from the 1940s, this one is to fit 3 years old in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. This one is worked in simple fair isle with little short sleeved jacket with fair isle trim. 22-23 inch chest.

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vintage knitting pattern for baby sun or swim suit

Bestway 1691sw: Great vintage knitting patten for vintage sun suit for little boy, simple, very retro and easy to make. To fit 1-2 years. Great for day time wear over little short or blouse. Worked in vintage 3ply so use modern 4ply for this size.

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childs swimsuit knitting pattern

Bestway 1745sw: A very sweet sun suit in 4ply for a 1-2 year old, if  made in synthetic yarn it will be less likely to stretch if it gets wet, but for that authentic look you need to use modern merino 4ply, try tension square and see if you need to alter needles or use double knitting - if you change ply remember to allow more wool. 1940's

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vintage child swimsuit 1940s

Bestway 2054sw: Very useful vintage knitting pattern for girls swim suit and cardigan from the 1940s. To fit 4-6 years 24 inch chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply, therefore try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if this works nearer the size given.

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vintage childs sun sit or swim suit 1940s knitting patterm

Bestway 2051sw: Great vintage child's sun suit or swim suit knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely pattern is from the wartime and has instructions for two different designs of play suit to fit 1-2 years Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. The fabric has to be quite firm to prevent 'soggy bottom syndrome' when wet. The one with bunnies on the bib is shaped the same back and front, the other one has crossover straps. Great to boy or girl who want that retro look!

 

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vintage girls swim suit 1940s knitting patterns

Bestway 2052sw: Great vintage knitting pattern from the 1940s for sun suits and boleros to fit 2-3 year old girls. Two different sets, measures 24" at widest part. Both of these are so cute! Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply, but if you want them to fit smaller baby then try modern 3ply. Get the retro look for your kids this summer!

 

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vintage childs swim suit 1940s

Bestway 2055sw: Classic vintage knitting pattern for girls school swim suit from the 1940s, this one is beautifully shaped suit to fit 8, 10, 12 and 14 years - hip sizes 26", 28", 30" and 32" worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply for this one. Lovely pattern.

 

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vintage childs swim suit 1940s

Bestway 2076: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for a child's sun suit and cardigan in stripe design from the early 1940s. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try in modern 4ply. To fit 2-4 years 24" chest Very cute!

 

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vintage little girls swimsiut knitting pattern late 1930s knitting pattern

Bestway 2077sw: Great vintage knitting pattern for little girls swim suit 1940s. This wartime sun suit or swim suit has a little cardigan to match and should fit 4-5 years. The suit is worked in stocking stitch and the spots embroidered on when finished, the cardigan can be left plain or embroidered too. To fit 23 inch chest.

 

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Bestway 2345: Great boy's fig leaf sun pants knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely pattern is just the thing for the boy who likes to be noticed! These little pants are knitted in a few ounces of modern 4ply and will fit 1-4 years. To fit 22-26 inch hips. The pants are knitted in garter stitch (all plain knitting) and then leaves are knitted separately then stitched on. Great knitting project for competitions and fun gifts. Brought out during the war years, so economy upper most in the knitters remit!

 

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babies swimsuit knitting pattern

Bestway A3002: Nice, easy vintage knitting pattern for a sun suit and jacket for baby 6-12 months, knitted in double knitting - if you intend the baby to go in the water then it might be wiser to knit in synthetic yarn as this is less likely to stretch, but for that authenticity retro look use pure merino wool. 1940's

 

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vintage childs and babies sun suit and jacket knitting pattern from 1930s

Copley 527: Great vintage knitting pattern for toddler's sun suit and jacket from 1930s. This super pattern has instructions for little sun or swim suit with cross straps at back and a little jacket with buttons at neck and short sleeves. Knitted in vintage 3ply. Suit measures 18 inches round waist and 16.5 from shoulder to bottom edge. The jacket measures 22 inch chest. Try modern 3ply for slightly smaller size or modern 4ply for fit as stated. Always work a tension square. To fit 18 months to 24 months.

 

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vintage knitting pattern for swim suits 1930

Copley 3021sw: Fabulously retro this vintage knitting pattern for boys and girls swim suits from the late 1930s. This pattern has four outfits to fit boys 18 months -2years and 5-6 years and girls to fit 3-5 years and 6-7 years. There are instructions for a beach frock, which is a skirt with bib front and knickers, to fit widest part of knickers 27" and length of dress is 27" to fit age 3-5 years, straps can be adjusted, this little set has check patch pockets and bib. The swim suit shown on the front to fit 6-7 years both these are knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. The little boys have a striped bib romper to fit 18months -2 years, widest part 22 inches and a pattern for little swimming shorts with webbing belt, just like Dad's! To fit 5-6 years 23"-26" hips. This is an eight page pattern.

 

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vintage childs swim suit knitting pattern with cardigan 1930s

Copleys 3047: Great vintage child's swim suit knitting pattern with cardigan. This pattern has instructions for two sun suits and a cardigan to fit 4-5 years in vintage 4ply. Try modern 4ply and see if you need to change needles. There is the one with stars and a plainer one with a little stripe jacket. Chest measures 22 inch chest for cardigan, sun suits waist 22 inches.

 

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vintage baby swimsuit pattern

Copley 3073sw: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern. Pretty sun-suit for the beach this summer, with little jacket to keep of the chill or sun. Two designs, the ships are embroidered on after completion, instructions in pattern. To fit 18 - 24 months in vintage 3ply. Always work a tension square as sometimes these vintage yarns do not correspond to modern ones, you may need to use modern 4ply.1940's Mothers were encouraged to get their babies and toddlers to wear these little suits in the garden, in their prams, in the parks and on the beach to promote healthy growth during and after the war years.

 

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vintage children's swim suit knitting pattern from 1930s

Copleys 3074: Great vintage knitting pattern from 1930s for swim suits. Instructions for two suits as shown. The one with stripe top is to fit 6-7 years and the other one is for 2-3 years. Both are knitted in 3ply, but you can use modern 4ply if you change needles. Always work a tension square.

 

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vintage toddler sun suit knitting pattern 1950s

Copley 3116sw: Great vintage toddler knitting pattern for sun suit and cardigan. To fit 22 and 23 inch chest, knitted in vintage 4ply try tension square and see if you need to change needles with modern 4ply.Great for the beach, but don't forget the sun lotion!

 

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vintage sun suit for baby

Copley 3704sw: Great vintage knitting pattern with instructions for swim suit for boy and girl, 2-3 years and 6-7 years, great 40's pattern knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. Always work a tension square.

 

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girls top an short for the sea side, lovely swim wear from the 1940s

Dorette2-16sw: This pretty knitting pattern is for a holiday set from mid 1940s. There are instructions for the nicely fitting shorts and bra top that is so easy to knit. shorts to fit 30 inch hips stretching to 34 inches. This little outfit is called a sea-sun suit. The top will fit a 28 inch chest. Knitted in 4ply but to a tight tension to allow for fitting once wet.

 

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vintage bys swim suit knitting patterns

Greenock 121sw: Fabulous 1920s swimsuit vintage knitting pattern boys all in one. This super pattern is for the traditional early 1920s boys swim suit. This Bathing Suit is for 5-7 years and suggest you knit it firmly! Also try and use a yarn without wool as you don't want 'soggy bottom syndrome' when the suit gets wet. They developed a special not stretch woollen yarn for these suits, no longer available of course! But a simple 4ply synthetic for water wear or fine 4ply merino for show or costume would work well.

 

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Greenock 188sw: Great vintage girls sun suit and cardigan knitting pattern 1930s. This little set has a short sleeved jacket and two coloured suit to fit 2 and 4 years. Knitted in vintage 4ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Colour suggested is scarlet and white, but any colour that you fancy will work. Nice and easy this one.

 

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vintage sun suit knitting pattern Greenock Sunsuit-2+3. Great vintage knitting pattern for child sunsuit. the one on the left is to fit hips 24 inches, neck to gusset 17.5 inches (adjustable ).The one on the far right is to fit hips 26 inches length neck to lower edge 15.5 inches, instructions for a little jacket included.

 

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vintage swim suit knitting pattern
vintage vest knitting pattern

KB3-206:  Vintage knitting swimwear pattern from 1948 for a bathing suit for a young girl bust 30".  Knitted in a suitable 'wavy' pattern in 3ply. (try modern 4ply for best results - great for re-enactment weekends. Always work a tension square.

 

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vintage ladies and gilrs swim suit knitting pattern 1940s KB6-108sw: Great knitting pattern for toddlers or small child's sun suit or swim suit with matching cardigan. This was a popular ensemble to those well acquainted with British Summer weather! Little striped cardigan with short sleeves matches the top of the bibbed sun suit. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 22 inch chest - very sweet very retro!

 

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vintage girls swim suit and jacket knitting pattern 1930s

Ladyship 287: Great vintage child's sun suit and jacket 1930s knitting pattern. Knitted in vintage 4ply to fit 3-5 years. The little jacket is sleeveless, but will keep the sun off or the chill of a summer breeze. On the back page there are nine pictures of other swim wear knitting patterns for men, women and children.

 

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vintage swim suit for girls

Ladyship 365sw: Fabulous 1929 knitting pattern for swim suit for young girl, neat and very smart, knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply - synthetic to avoid soggy bottom syndrome! Great for something different this summer to fit 4-8 years.

 

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girls swim suit knitting pattern from 1930s knitting pattern Ladyship 366sw: Great vintage young ladies swim suit knitting pattern from1930s. This super pattern for the retro beach babe of the future is to fit 9-12 years. This design will stretch when worn to fit most chest sizes in this age range. Knitted in a 4ply, so work at tension square and change needles if needed. Knitted in four pieces then sewn up with seam at back and front as can be seen.

 

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vintage girls swim suit 1920s

Ladyship 468: Fabulous 1920s vintage knitting pattern for girls play and bathing suit - see button page for buckles similar to the ones shown in the photo. To fit 2-4 years old. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. Ideal for small person to play in the sand this summer, make your summer a retro summer.

 

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Vintage swim suit sun suit knitting pattern for boys child children kids 1940s

Ladyship 1157: Fabulous sun suit or swim suit for boys or girls 4-6 years old, 25-26 inch chest from the 1940s worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4 ply and change needles if needed. The instructions say for a larger size use thicker needles and for a smaller size it suggests to use a finer needle. Simples!

 

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vintage girls sun suit swim suit 1940s

Lavenda 163: Great vintage girl's sun suit and cardigan knitting pattern 1930s. Here is a pretty set with stripes to fit a 2-5 year old, can be worked plain of course. The little bolero has a tie at the neck. to fit 22-24 inch chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles as needed.

 

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vintage girls sun swim suit 1940s

Lavenda 1046: Pretty vintage child's sun suit and cardigan in fair isle from 1940s. This lovely set is an easy fair isle pattern, but will knit up nicely without the pattern. To fit 18 months to 2 years. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and change needles if needed. Cardigan is to fit 23 inch chest. Don't forget the sun lotion!

 

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vintage child's sun suit knitting pattern swim siut 1930s

Lee 113sw: Great vintage child's bathing suit knitting pattern from 1930s. This little suit is made for boys or girls and to fit 3-4 year old. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply - always work a tension square. Little fish on the front is embroidered. Green, red and white are colours suggested for this set to be authentic.

 

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vintage swim suit knitting pattern 1950s

NI 225-7sw: Great vintage little child's beach set. Pattern has instructions for little sun suit and cardigan with motifs that can be embroidered on after completion. Knitted in 4ply, always work a tension square. To fit 25 inch chest.

 

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little girls sun suit knitting pattern 1947

NN 3114sw: Great vintage little girls sun suit with petal skirt from 1947. The design is knitted in vintage 3ply that should knit to modern 4ply, so work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit waist about 21 inches. Very pretty and very retro!

 

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