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SHL-French Jacket: Great baby knitting pattern for shortie jacket from 1950s. This little jacket is also called a French matinee and they were very popular on the continent in the 1950s. Knitted in vintage 3ply to fit up to 20 inch chest, very neat and stylish with bows top and bottom, I made lots of these in my time! Quick easy pretty gift.
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SHL-All-in-One: Great vintage all in one baby suit knitting pattern from 1940s. To fit up to a 20 inch chest and knitted in 3ply very easy to get baby out of and in to as it opens out flat. Warm and snug under clothes or to sleep in. Always work a tension square. Very typical of the era.
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SHL-Leggings: Great vintage baby 1940s knitting pattern for leggings. These little trousers with braces are the ultimate in warmth fr little girl or boy and should fit about birth to 6 months. Always work a tension square.
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SHL-Shell Matinee Set: Great lacy shell knitting pattern fro baby set from early 1950s. There are instructions for dress and jacket, see below for other matching items for this set. to fit 18 inch chest and has six small pearl buttons to close at shoulders. Worked in vintage 3ply, but try 4ply in a tension square if preferred. Jacket with full sleeves and collar is very pretty and is 19 inches at chest also in vintage 3ply, but try modern 4ply.
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SHL-Shell Romper: Great vintage lacy shell bands on the baby romper knitting pattern to match above patterns from 1950s. Try modern 4ply or 3ply for a smaller fit, small fit 14 inch chest, work in modern 4ply for slightly larger
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SHL-Shell Bonnet Set: Great vintage lacy shell edged bonnet and bootees set to match above patterns from 1950s. Try modern 4ply or 3ply for a smaller fit, Round face is 14 inches, edging is worked as a turn back. Bootees and mittens to match.
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SHL-Shell Cape-2: Great vintage baby cape knitting pattern in this very popular shell pattern from 1950s. To fit from birth to nine months. Knitted in double knitting wool, takes less time to knit than a shawl and easier to handle. Measures 18 inches in length. Known as a baby bunting hooded cape. always work a tension square
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Sirdar Sunshine 3: Fabulous vintage pattern from the early 1950's with four different matinee coat designs, the pretty lacy on as shown on the front, a crossover cardigan , ribbon at neck matinee in all over lacy design, and a simple striped jacket with ribbon at neck, could be replaced by button 18"-20" chest knitted in vintage 3ply, so use modern 4ply to get these sizes or modern 3ply for new born size.
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Sirdar Sunshine 4:Lovely vintage baby knitting pattern for 4 different designs of dresses to fit 18"-20" chest. 1950s. There is a little plain, puff sleeve, square neck dress, one with a little collar and edge pattern, short sleeves, and a long sleeve one with ripple pattern on skirt and panel on yoke, and the one on the front.
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Sirdar Sunshine 7: Very collectable vintage Sirdar Sunshine pattern for 3 cardigans roses, stripes and chickens, see below, 2-4 years old in 3ply. Chest 23" -25" measurements.
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Sirdar Majestic Baby Book: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for baby with Coat, dress, bonnet, bootees, shawl, vest, knickers, carrying cloak with hood. Ribbon can be added as shown in picture for pretty retro look. The instructions are for second size at 22" chest knitted in vintage 4ply, so try modern 4ply, or if you would like a smaller new born size knit in modern 3ply on 12's and 10's. Pattern from the 1950's.
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Sirdar 23: Fabulous vintage baby matinee set knitting pattern. This super pattern has instructions for the beautiful set with the kitten ear bonnet and jacket with collar on the front as well as a pretty set with colour band in lacy design, and a pretty plain coat with wide brim bonnet. All to fit 20 inch chest in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for size stated and modern 3ply for a smaller size or double knitting for a larger size ( do allow more wool if going for a larger size in dk).
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Sirdar Sunshine 26: Stunning vintage baby pattern for a christening dress with shawl 1950s. Knitted in vintage 2ply so modern 3ply will be best, to fit 19" chest, the shawl measures47" square, the pattern can be purchased separately for the shawl. There are instruction for a long robe 27" or a short dress 15", or you can knit what ever length desired, but remember if you make it longer you will need more wool. The matinee had long sleeves but you could make short sleeves and put ribbons at the cuff (use dress sleeve pattern). The dress pattern is based on a Shetland antique christening gown.
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Sirdar Sunshine 28. Stunning baby bonnet knitting pattern from this highly collectable series for 5 bonnets from 1950's. Front cover pretty enough to frame as a picture! (click to go to baby bootees bonnets page)
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Sirdar Sunshine 34: Another lovely vintage Sunshine Series knitting pattern of a baby boys pram set with pram rug and beret 1950s. To fit 20 and 21 inch chest. Worked in double knitting through out.
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Sirdar Sunshine 53:Great vintage romper set with that truly retro feel. so easy to knit and very useful, two different design rompers and double breasted jacket to match. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try tension square with modern 4ply and see if needles need changed to keep size. If you would like to knit a smaller size try using modern 3ply on the same needles. To fit 20" chest (18" if using modern 3ply) 1950's
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Sirdar Sunshine 57: Another vintage knitting pattern for baby in the beautiful Sunshine Series. This one has instructions for 3 little matinee jackets to fit birth to 6 months knitted in double knitting. 1950's Use modern 4ply for smaller sized.
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Sirdar 62: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby bonnets 1950s. Another stunning colour pattern from the Sunshine Series Three stunning little bonnets - fantastic period picture on cover. baby coat. (click to go to baby bonnets and bootees page)
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Sirdar Sunshine 63: Fabulous vintage baby knitting pattern for layette from the early 1950's Dress, jacket and carry cloak, in baby double knitting wool, great for an Autumn baby, just that bit more warmth. To fit 20" chest, knitting modern 4ply for 18" chest and for even smaller use modern 3ply and size 11's and 10 needles.
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Sirdar 69: Vintage baby knitting pattern for 3 little cardigans in vintage 3ply. Try tension square to see if you need to use modern 4ply or a change of needles to get the correct tension. This is one of the very collectable Sunshine Series. These little cardigans are to fit 21 inch chest or 12 months.
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Sirdar 84: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for three vintage cardigans. To fit 12 months knitted in 3ply (always work a tension square with these old patterns - 4ply might work better- or use 3ply modern yarn for a smaller size.) Nice selection of designs.
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Sirdar 101: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for baby matinees coats. This pattern is from the collectable Sunshine Series, this one is for 2 matinee coats and a little ribbon tied cardigan. Knitted in vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply for a better fit or change of needles size).
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Sirdar 114: Great knitting pattern from the 1950s for layette. There are instructions for pram set with bonned with frill or helmet, crossover lace cardigan, matinee set and lovely shawl. To fit birth to three months or 18 inch chest. This one is knitted in vintage 3ply. I have made the matinee jacket from this one in modern 3ply and it fitted a new born.
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Sirdar Sunshine 108: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for baby cardigans with that something special look. This is the pattern used as a basis for the little ribbon cardigan in alpaca seen on this site on our introduction page. To fit 6-12 months 21 inch chest and worked in vintage 3ply, Try modern 4ply for a better fit or modern 3ply for 3 months size. Lovely selection of designs.
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Sirdar 123: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby matinees from 1950s. There are instructions for three different jackets to fit birth to 6 months or up to 19 inch chest. Knit in modern 3ply for slightly smaller fit. One has feather stitch skirt, on has a pretty sun-ray design and the other little jacket in pink at the bottom is very nice for new born as it doesn't overwhelm the baby. Always work a tension square if you want it to size.
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Sirdar 203: Great vintage baby romper knitting pattern. This pattern has instructions for the jumper, cardigan and little button on knickers to fit baby boy or girl 6-12 months. Chest 20 inches. Worked in 4ply, always knit a tension square and change needles if needed.
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Sirdar 226: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for babies cardigan and matinees to fit birth to 3 months, 18" chest worked in double knitting, lovely selection.
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Sirdar 235. Great vintage baby knitting pattern. How about this for a retro sea side look! Llovely pattern in 4ply wool, for boy or girl aged 2-4 years. (click to go to babies and childrens swim wear patterns)
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Sirdar 290: Vintage pattern for loopy jacket for baby. Have been asked for this one several times lately so here it is! Knitted in 4ply to fit 6-12 month baby. 22 and 23 inch chest.
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Sirdar 298: This fabulous vintage knitting pattern for baby layette is so pretty and easy to knit in vintage 3ply. This pattern was also issued in a doll version, see doll pages under Sirdar. This pattern will fit birth to 3 months and 6/9 months. If you would like it to fit a tiny newborn then adjust needles to make a smaller size. Make a tension square to see if you need to change ply to modern 4ply or just change needle size.
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Sirdar 705: Great vintage layette knitting pattern for baby 1940s. This lovely pattern has instructions for two vests, bodice, pilch (nappy cover), coat and dress and a lovely shawl. All worked in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. Nice and delicate this one.
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