Baby Styles by Beehive: Canadian publication from the 1940's. With 20 patterns in this 33 page book, illustated in black and white. Lovely photographs. There are 4 matinee sets,plus three other matinee coats, 3 jumper and knicker sets for baby boys, dress set with lacy undies, several jumpers, jacket and cardigans, a knitted dress for older baby and a crochet dress, crochet shawl and a plain knitted head shawl, plus 4 blanket designs. See below for some of designs that are available as photocopies or pdfs.

photocopy of whole book £5.00

whole book as a pdf £3.99

Baby Style by Beehive Dress set -1: Lovely dress set to include underwear, to fit 19" chset, knitted in  vintage 3ply, so for this size use modern 4ply but if you would like new born size use same needles and modern 3ply. The instructions are for a dress, bonnes, bootees and vest and knickers.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Baby Style  by Beehive Matinee set 1: This little set is to fit 19" chest and is knitted in  vintage 3ply baby wool, try 4ply if you want this size, use modern 3ply if you would like a new born size. Canadian patterns use the same as UK patterns, but do a tension square to check.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Baby Style by Beehive Matinee set-2: to fit 17 inch chest, new born size worked in vintage 3ply baby wool, so try modern 4ply or use modern 3ply for smaller size. Use size 11 needles. Pattern instructions for coat, bonnet, bootees and mittens.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Baby Styles by Beehive: Matinee set 3:  This is cute with small cable design worked in vintage baby 3ply, so try modern 4ply for the 17" chest  use modern 3ply for smaller, bigger needles for bigger size.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

*Bellmans 423: Very pretty vintage knitting pattern from min 1960's for romper and dress with sweet fair isle trim (can be ommitted)worked in vintage 4ply, in chest sizes 18"and 20" and 22" so would fit from 6 months to 18months work in modern 3ply and size smaller needles for newborn size. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed. Pattern is in good condion, apart from trade stamp to front, clean and sound.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bellmans 436: Lovely vintage patttern for 16 - 20 inch chest from the 1960's in 3ply apart from holes punched at side pattern is in great condition.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

*Bellmans1006: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for baby set in double knitting, instructions for bonnet, mittens, bootees and jacket to fit 16"-20" newborn to I year old. 1967 pattern has tape to spine, but is clean and in nice condition otherwise.

original pattern £1.75

pdf £1.50

Bellmans 1148: Lovely dress and matinee set, to fit 18 inch chest knitted in 3ply, modern 3ply will make up alightly smaller to fit new born, adjust length of dress, and sleeves. Pattern in great condition from late 1960's.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

*Bellmans 1229: Vintage knitting pattern for two very pretty matinee coats from 1969. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for correct fit or modern 3ply for a smaller fit. Instructions for 19" chest. Bootees and shoes included in the instructions. Pattern in a very good condition

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bellmans 1270.  Useful little pattern from 1971, dress and cape with simple to work with mock cable pattern.  Knitted in 4ply to fit chest sizes 18 and 20. Pattern has a fold crease across centre but is otherwise in good, sound and clean condition.

Colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 871: Very pretty vintage knitting pattern for baby 1-2 years, knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square.  Fits 22" chest, knit in modern 3ply for 20" and go down a size in needles for smaller sizes. Nice easy lace pattern, very dainty, make longer for Christening robe.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 1116:  Fancy cardigan in 3 sizes to fit 1-4 years or 21"-24" chest. Knitted in vintage 2ply which is similar to modern day 3ply. Allow a little extra wool if using 3ply.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 1428: Vintage baby knitting pattern. Another very sweet twosome, you could put a button at the neck of the lacy jacket quite easily. New born to 3 months size 18" chest. knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply or for a smaller size work in modern 3ply. Pattern from the early 1940's, possibly the late 1930's as they were often carried over due to the war and shortage of paper. Pattern in very good condition.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 1673. vintage knitting pattern, another of these little patterns from this highly collectable firm. 3 matinee coats, birth to 6 months in 3ply. Later produced as a full size leaflet. A faint crease to front otherwise as new. 1930/40's

Original pattern £2.75

photocopy available£1.99

Bestway 1958: Vintage matinee jacket and cardigan pattern worked in vintage 3ply, so try tension square in modern 4ply to see if this works better. 2oz is about 60g. Matinee fits20" chest, for smaller size knit in modern 3ply and on 11 needles (3mm) The cardigan will fit 19", same applies. Very pretty when knitted up. 1930's

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 2346.  The one everybody has been asking for! Blankets galore! 6 blankets to knit in 3ply, 4ply, kwiknit, and double knitting. One of them is in crochet.  The brushed rug is accomplished by brushing, after working with a teazal brush (available from a craft shop or from us). A few nicks and general wear but in good condition for its age - late 40's probably.

(see shawl, blanket page for more pram blankets and booklets page usually have nice blankets and at least one shawl in them)

Quality photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 2388.  This is a cute littlle pattern, these Bestway were such good value for money!  Here we have two matinee sets plus a pram blanket. to fit a 19-20 inch chest (birth to 6 months) knitted in modern 3ply pure wool will be newborn to 3 months. Pattern is in wonderful condition for over 60 years old!

Original pattern as shown £2.50

photocopy available £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 2393.  Another little treat in angora. The smaller one will fit from 20- 22 inch chest and the larger size will fit from 24-26 inch chest. So simple to make.  I now have a quantity of vintage angora for sale, in various colours. See wool page (click here to go to) 

quality photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

BestwayB2474: Fantastic first size layette, with lovely shawl. Shawl measures 40" square, simple but effective pattern all worked in vintage 2ply (try modern 3ply for similar tension) there are also instructions for vest, coat and bootees. late 1940's

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway A2408: Vintage baby knitting pattern for two matinee coats and a cardign to fit birth to 9 months. The top one is for a 17" chest, the cardigan is for a21" chest and the other matinee is for 19" chest. Worked in vintage 3ply, so modern 4ply will give similar sizing depending on your tension, but if you use modern 3ply they will come up a bit smaller. Pattern from 1940's in very good condition

original pattern as shown £2.50

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway A2477. Delightful romper, dress and matinee set in 3ply for 6-12 months. Minor creases down centre and general wear. 19-21" chest 1940's Pattern in nice condition.

pattern as shown £2.25

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway A2541: Vintage knitting pattern for baby cardigans. Very useful this little pattern from 1940's. Three sizes from 3 months to 18 months. Knitted in vintage 2ply ( try modern 3ply) and vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply) Work a tension square to see if you need to change needles as well to get correct size. Three different designs, can be used on each size. 21"-24" chest. Original pattern is in very good condition.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway B2834. 2 little cardigans in 3ply baby wool 0-6 months, Lovely condition.20" chest  1950's pattern

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway B2976: Baby knitting pattern. Selection of cardigans and a jumper in double knitting for baby 6-12 months. 20-21" chest. Pattern is in great condition.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £!.50

Bestway B3041: Vintage knitting pattern for great bonnet for babies 6 months to 4years old knitted in angora plus oddments of 3ply.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

SEE MORE BONNETS, BOOTEES AND MITTENS ON THEIR OWN PAGES

Bestway A2541: Vintage knitting pattern for baby cardigans. Very useful this little pattern from 1940's. Three sizes from 3 months to 18 months. Knitted in vintage 2ply ( try modern 3ply) and vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply) Work a tension square to see if you need to change needles as well to get correct size. Three different designs, can be used on each size. 21"-24" chest. Original pattern is in very good condition.

original pattern as shown £2.50

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway B3105: Vintage knitting pattern for birth to 2 years cardigan the main body of this little cardigan is knitted in one peice with the sleeves knitted seperately. Knitted in 3ply from the 1950's

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway B3167: Two cute cardigans from the 1950's knitted in double knitting woo and 3ply, knitted all in one peice, one is a cross over the other button through in poodle wool (use a fancy modern yarn similar to a double knitting weight)

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

BestwayB3217: Vintage knitting pattern for a great little sunsuit with ducks, plus a smart jumper for the chilly wind. Knitted in 4ply to fit chest 21-22 inches. Wonderfully retro! For more sunsuits see SWIMWEAR.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway B3253: Vintage knitting pattern for another great set for the beach and the great British Summer. Little sun suit romper with cardigan and jumper to match to keep out those chilly winds to fit 20 inch chest knitted in 3ply, try modern 4ply for a better fit or modern 3ply for a slightly smaller fit.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway B3268: Vintage baby knitting pattern in double knitting to fit 6- 12 months to make smaller use 4ply or even modern 3ply to make for new born, change needles according to yarn. For the new born size in 3ply use 10 (3.25mm) and 12 (2.75mm) for 3 months in 4ply use 9 (3.75mm) and 11 (3mm) This is a very pretty pattern and easy to knit once the first row is done. Could be trimmed with angora for that special look or christening. 1950's

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3437. Vintage knitting patterns for baby. These Bestway designs are so very collectable, so pretty just to look at on a wet afternoon! I have hundreds of them and it is a real joy when I find one in lovely condition that I can sell on.  This little matinee and cardigan I actually knitted for my baby sister in the late 1950's when I was only 11years old! This particular pattern is in fabulous condition and knits up small enough for today's newborns.  It uses Quick Knitting which has no real equivalent today but try 4ply - make a tension square as described at the beginning of the pattern to see. A good substitute for Quick knit is a full round wool (if you compare wool strands you will see what I mean. (Quick knit was lighter and looser spun than 4ply or DK at the time.) This pattern is from the 1950's

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3513: Another lovely vintage pattern from Bestway, the shawl measures 42"  with garter Stitch centre and easy, but pretty border. Knitted in double knitting. There are instructions for matinee, bootees to fit birth to 6mths and 6-12 months, also in double knitting.1950's few creases and wear

orignal pattern as described £2.25

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3524. This unique little matinee looks delightful when knitted up and is double knitting, so makes up quickly. it is a second size, 3-9 months ; chest 18-20 inches, but fits loosely. This pattern was issued in the 1950's. There are bootees to match.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50  

Bestway 3531: Lovely vintage knitting patter from the 1950's in very good condition. A pretty matinee set comprising of bonnet, bootees, mittens and jacket to fit 18"-20" chest (from birth to 6 months) It is knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply for a better sizing. If you would like to knit a new born size try using modern 3ply.

original pattern £2.75

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3532.  Lovely little cardigan in Quick knitting wool to fit 19-23 inch chest (6 months to 2 years) late 1950's pattern, so pretty! Worn at edges but otherwise in great condition.

colour photocopy available £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3630:  Fabulous pattern for baby boy, romper, jumper, bootees and vest to fit 6-12 months knitted in vintage 3ply.  Work tension square to see if you need to change needles size as some modren wools and yarns differ from vintage one. 18"-20" chest

Colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3647: Fabulous pram set 3ply 'orlon' a type of nylon knitting yarn. Possibly modern yarns will knit to the same tension, try a square to see if you need to change needle size. 2nd size, 3rds size ( 3-15 months) or 19-21 chest measurement.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3700. Pretty Bestway pattern; matinee, bootees and vest set 18-20 chest birth to 12 months in 3ply. Faint crease to front. 1950's

Pattern as shown £2.50

Also available as photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3701: Nice little twsome both knitted in one peice, to fit birth to 18 months knitted in 3ply. Try a tension square to see if 4ply might knit a bit near size or change needles.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3772: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for 18"-21" chest (birth to 12 months) in two sizes. Worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. For a small new born size use modern 3ply and size 11 (3mm) needles. Very pretty to bring baby out of hospital. Pattern in very good condition from the 1950's

original pattern as shown £2.50

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 3896:  Sweet vinatge pattern from the 1960's for little jumper in decorative pattern and one with a Fair Ile panel, knitted in 3ply and double knitting to fit 6-18 months - a very useful little pattern. Pattern in good clean condition

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 4029: Smart vintage play suit or romper, short sleeved jacket and hooded jacket knitted in 4ply and double knitting.  Knitted in Bri -nylon double knitting and 4ply. to fit 9-18 months. Use 3ply and 4ply to make smaller size, work tension square to find needle size reqired, probably imperial 10 and 11.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 4041: Three sweet little vintage early 1970's baby matinees, tow in knitting one in crochet to fit 3-9months knitted in 4ply.  Try working in 3ply to acheive a smaller size for new born. One of the matinees had an easy fair ilse border. Pattern in great condition.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 4042: A knitted cardigan and matinee and a crochet matinee from the late 1960's or early 1970s. Worked in 4ply to fit 9-18 months, try 3ply for smaller fit, 6-12 months.

original pattern £2.50

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 4044: Vintage knitted romper and crochet dress from the late 1960's or early 1970's.  Pattern as new. Worked in 4ply to fit 9-18 months.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 4047:  This  pretty shawl and vest pattern comes from the very early 1970's, vest in two sizes to fit 16" and 18" chest in 3ply, shawl aslo in 3ply. Work tension square to make sure of size.Pattern in great condition

pattern as shown £2.25

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bestway 5016: Another pretty vintage pattern for baby. This one is from early 1970. Easy to knit and and to fit 18" chest. There is a crochet shawl in the instructions, the outfit is knitted in 4ply, work a tensions quare to see if you need to change needles. There are instructions for a dress, jacket, bonnet and bootees and  mittens, nice little set.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bronte 516: layette for boy or girl with frilled bonnet, lace cardigan, bootees, mitts, leggings and coat with lacy top.18-21 inch chest in 4ply. Early 1970's Pattern in good condition.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bronte 559. Vintage knitting pattern for the older baby, 3 useful cardigan patterns in 4ply 22-26inch chest from 1969

For patterns for older children go to child selection. (see top of page)

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Bronte 781: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for baby pram set with helmet or bonnet, very pretty from the 1970's worked in double knitting. Pattern is in very good condition. to fit chest 18"-22" if you want a smaller set work in 4ply or 3ply on smaller needles.

original pattern as shown £2.25

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Knit and Crochet fo Boy And Girl BAbies:Baby Book 500:  1950 USA: this one has 30 pages and is a bit loose and worn, well used. This one has 11 knitting pattterns for matinee coats, jumpers, bonnets, bootees, socks, dresses, romper etc as well as 11 crochet patterns for similar items, there are 6 matinee, bonnet, mitts and slipper sets in CROCHET - absolutely delightful.

colour photocopy £5.00

pdf £2.99 only

Coats and Clark Baby Book 502:  1952 USA: In nice condition, 32 pages of knitting and crochet. Matinee set with cute little slippers, boys peaked cap and shoes and mitts,, sweet littl matinee with roll brim hat, dress, another pair of sweet little shoes, the matinees set shown here, 2 other matinee set, a super frilled matinee set, as well as a bonnet and shoes set allow frilled 3 different bibs and a sleeping bag - all in CROCHET.  There is also a check collered jacket, very pretty dress, diaganal stripe jacket, blanket, cross over cardigan, waistcoat,  jumper and matinee set to be KNITTED A delightful book.

colour photocopy £5.00

pdf £2.99 ONLY

Coats 11: Pretty vintage knitting pattern for baby matinee coat knitted in double knitting, suitable for boy or girl. Easy to knit and quick.  To fit chest 20"-22" or 6 months to 2 years. For smaller size work in 4ply or 3ply. 1960's. Pattern in great condition.

original pattern as shown £2.25

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Copley 3013: lovely vintage pattern for complete little boys set comprising jumper and pants set, leggings, jacket and mitts set. Nicks around edges, general wear with slightly grubby centre pages.

photocopy £2.99

pdf £1.50

Copley 3073: Vintage knitting pattern for baby. 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 tenison 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. For more sunsuits and baby swimwear see SWIMWEAR pages

photocopy £2.99 (10pages)

pdf £1.99

Copley 3088: Vintage matinee coats in 2 sizes birth to 9 months knitted in 3ply. pattern is in very good order.

Photocopy £1.99

£1.50

Dritz Baby Book vol 8: USA 1947, this is lovely pattern book with 27 knitting patterns a a few crochet patterns.  32 pages. Several of the knitting pattern are shown below are available as pdfs or photocopies. More to follow. I have quite a few of these books which will be on site soon. Fornt cover design includes , pixie hood, jacket and shoes in modern 3ply baby wool to fit birth to 3months and in modern 4ply to fit 3-9 months.

cover design as photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Dritz Baby Book-1: Kimono (matinee) with bootees to match, knitted in vinage 3ply to fit birth to 3months. will supply needle conversion chart for US sizes. Knit in modern 3ply for new born size.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50