Babies & Childrens Vintage Fair Isle Patterns - Page 1
Postage is charged at £1 per order in the U.K. Please email me for foreign postal charges.
You can purchase items by post using a personal cheque, or by telephone using your credit or debit card, or by email using our PayPal payment button facility.
These patterns are genuine vintage original items, but due to their scarcity some of these patterns are only available as photocopies, copyright permitting.
ALL patterns are available as pdfs, COPYRIGHT PERMITTING.
Our Photocopies are of the highest quality, the cover is on photo quality paper - if the original is in colour, the photocopy is in colour.
Please contact me either by email sue@thevintageknittinglady.co.uk
or by phone 01980 625486
(with Answerphone if unavailable)
*14 patterns added 9th October 2012
WHEN VINTAGE 3PLY IS STATED TRY USING MODERN 4PLY, ALWAYS WORK TENSION SQUARE
 |
*Angora 63: Beautiful vintage knitting pattern for girls fair isle cardigan in false fair isle. Late 1930s. In this pattern the slipped stitch creates the fair isle look, easy pattern. Worked in angora, but can easily be replaced by modern 4ply, work a tension square to see if need to change needles to get the correct tension with modern wool. If using vintage angora, still work tension square as needles do differ. The tension is 7 stitches to the inch and 12 rows to the inch on size 7 needes (4.50mm). To fit age nine to twelve chest 27-28 inch. Fabulous pattern from this era. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
*Argyll 551: Pretty vintage intarsia or picture knit pattern from 1960's, for a cardigan, round neck and V neck jumper for child to fit chest 20", 21", 22", 23", 24" chest. This is a charted design one of a mouse the other of a sail boat. These little garments are knitted in double knitting. The pattern is in very nice condition. original pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bairnswear 79: Cardigans for boys aged 4/5 years old 24-26 inch chest. Another lovely old pattern with classic styles in 3ply. try tenison square first, modern 4ply might work better.1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
|
 |
*Bairnswear 97: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern for jumper for child aged 2-3 years from the late 1930s. This pattern contains three other jumper and trouser patterns for little boys, but jumpers can be made to suit girls or boys. Worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. There is a greater range of colour in 4ply and the yarn is nearer the original used. This jumper has shoulder buttons for easy dressing. To fit 22" chest. If you wanted to make a smaller size then use modern 3ply, larger use modern double knitting. photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
 |
*Bairnswear 1222: Great vintage knitting pattern for cardigan for boy or girl in fair isle from 1940s. Includes three other designs in plain knitting. To fit 2-3 years or 22 inch chest. Great period pattern, spine is split and has few nicks and grazes, but clean and readable. Worked in vintage 3ply so use modern 4ply and change needles if needed to get correct tension. original pattern as shown £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bairnswear 1301: fair-isle cardigans for little girls from the 1930’s 6-10 years. Tear to side edge stamp to front page. Above advice applies. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
|
 |
Bairnswear 1321: Sleeveless pullover for 4-6 year olds in lovely fair isle knitted in 3ply 26" chest pattern in super condition.Try modern 4ply to get a better fit 1930's Pattern in great condition photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
|
 |
Bairnswear 1322: Sleeveless pullover in fair isle for 6-8 year olds, design different from the one above. Also plain round neck top. 28" chest. Pattern in fabulous condition. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply for a better fit. 1930/40's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bairnswear 1355: Baby bonnets from the 1940's knitted in 3ply for the first year. One has a Fair Isle decoration at brim. SEE BABIES AND CHILDRENS FAIR ISLE BONNETS, BERETS AND MITTENS FOR MORE LIKE THIS quality photocopy £1.99 £1.50 |
 |
Bairnswear 1362: Vintage knitting pattern for fair isle sleeveless pullover for boys 8-10, chest 28" and 30". 1930/40's Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tensions square. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
|
 |
Bairnswear 1213: Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply, work tension square to see if this works better. To fit 7-8 years (27-28 inches chest)pattern a bit fragile.1940's Crease to pattern but clean and sound photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
|
 |
*Bairnswear 1726: Great festive vintage fair isle knitting pattern for children. 1960s pattern for jumpers with reindeer motif and little trousers or skirt. Worked in double knitting wool, work tension to see if you need to change needles to get correct size. Work in 4ply or even 3ply for baby sizes - all the little kiddies can have a Christmas jumper using this pattern. To fit chest size 22-24 inch. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 95C: Great booklet with lots of fair isle for the kiddies. Age 2-6 years, vintage chic at its best! There are 4 jumpers, 2 cardigans, pixie hood and gloves. Booklet has 16 pages and is just showing a little wear, from the late 1940's. 4 of the designs are below and available seperately. photocopy whole booklet (16 pages ) £3.99 whole booklet pdf £3.50
|
 |
Bestway 95C-1: Pixie to keep snug in this winter, in fashionable fair isle. The measurement around face is 18", knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 95C-2: Fair isle cardigan for 26" chest in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply, chart as well as row guide. The buttons are crochet, instructions included. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 95C-3: Little boys fair isle jumper from the 1940's, to fit a 4 year old chest measurement 24 inches. Chart and row guide given. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 95C-4: Fair Isle to fit 6 year old, chest 27 inches. Square neck and deep rib, very fashionable! Chart and row guide given. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 114-1: Fair Isle for Tinies: Vintage knitting pattern for fair isle Jumper to fit boy or girl 2-4years 23"-24" chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4-ply shades of brown, green and yellow suggested, 5 colours in all are used, but any combination will work.This pattern has charts for the sleeve shaping and neck shaping. 1940's The two patterns below are from this book. photocopy whole book £3.99 (16 pages) (5 patterns) photocopy of cover design £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway114-2 Vintage knitting pattern for child's fair isle twinset. To fit chest 22"-24" for 1-3 years and 3-5 years old. Jumper is in a pale shade with band of fair isle at chest and above cuffs, and buttons at the shoulder with loops and buttons. This one is knitted in 11 colours. In vintage 3ply, sor try modern 4ply - if you like a challenge this is a great little set, practice with the jumper then attack the cardigan. This pattern includes sharts to help with the shaping. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway114-3: Vintage knitting pattern for babies cardigan in fair isle. To fit 1-3 years and 3-5 years. Chest 22"-24". Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. The motifs of roses and simple check bands are easy but effective, picture shows the effect of differnt colourways. There are a main shade and a lighter contrast and a darker contrast. Nice easy one this. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 661: Lovely period pattern 1930/40's in 3ply in Fair Isle to fit 5-7 year old. Cover captures vintage childhood beautifully. Try modern 4ply to see if the tension works better. photocopy £1.99 or pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway1471: This geat vintage fair isle knitting pattern has a great range of sizes and suitable for male or female. Knitted in vintage 3ply, it is easy to work large one as well by using larger needles or thicker wool. to fit 28", 34" and 38" chest sizes. 1940's SEE ALSO LADIES FAIR ISLE AND MENS FAIR ISLE PAGES original pattern £4.75 photocopy £2.50 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 1518: Cute little fair isl sun suit for baby 1-2 years, ver retro 1930'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.For more sun suits see swimwear pages photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 1762: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern for boy or girl, to fit 4-8 years old or 28" chest - to get the larger size this pattern advises the knitter to use a size larger needles and follow the same pattern.As this is in vintage 3ply try modern 4ply for a better tension.1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 1813: Pretty 1940's vintage fair isle knitting pattern for little jumper with reindeers or scottie dogs around the bottom, just right for Christmas! To fit chest 22" or 24" 2-4 years. There are instructions for long or short puff sleeves, so cute! Worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tensions square and see if a needle change is needed. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 1904C:Vintage knitting pattern for little cardigan from the 1940's with simple Fair Isle bands. Knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 2-4 years chest 22.5 inches, so try modern 4ply. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 1905C: Great little vintage knitting pattern for jacket, this one has toy soldiers marching round. Knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 4-6 year old 25" chest. Try modern 4ply, work tension square to see if you need to change needle size or ply for size required.1940's Many more like this on the PICTURE KNIT PAGE photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway A2069: Great vintage girls fair isle jumper, just like mum's or big sister's (See ladies fair isle pages) This one has a Dutch theme and comes from the 1940's. To fit 11-13 years 29"-30" Chest. This is an easy pattern an deveopes quickly whilst knitting. Vintage 3ply is used so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Blue and white is fresh, but red and white will be quite Christmassy. original pattern £4.75 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway A2090: Fabulous vintage fair isle knitting pattern for young girl. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and see if you have to change needles. To fit 8-10 years old, or 27"-29" chest. 1940's colour photocoy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 2112: Cute vintage fair isle knitting pattern for little girl with dogs. To fit 3-5 years, or 23-24 inch chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply and tension square, 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway A2133: Great vintage knitting pattern for little girl's twin set - this is a nice one to begin fair isle knitting with as the border is easy, pretty and very effective. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in a tension square and see if it will fit better. To fit 5-6 years. Colours used fawn for main colour with green, dark blue and coral in the fair isle, but any combination of colours will look great. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
 |
Bestway 2137: Vintgage 'Tiny Tots ' twin set from the 1940's knitted in vintage 3ply. Dipicted are Bunny and Bobtail from the 'Tiny Tots' comic. to fit 3-5 years 23" -24" chest. Nice little dressed bunnie characters to please even the most modern child. Would look trendy with jeans or short skirt. Pattern in perfect condition. Remember to work tension square to see if you need to change needle size or yarn ply to get size required. Modern 4ply may work better to size. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
