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CHILDREN'S FAIR ISLE PATTERNS INCLUDING HATS, MITTENS AND SCARFES SEE FAIR ISLE PAGE
vintage aran jumper for children

Argyll 637: 1960's pattern for aran jumper to fit 24-32 inch chest, knitted in aran to fit approx 5-15 years old. Pattern is showing wear, but is sound.

pattern as shown £1.75

pdf £1.50

vintage knitting patterns for baby

*Bairnswear 93: Vintage pattern for toddler. Another great little cardigan pattern, for smaller sizes similar to these styles see BABY pages This pattern has 4 designs, two with embroidery, if liked. Chest 24"-25" Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply for these classic retro cardigans.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintge knitting patterns for babies

*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'

in good condition

orignal pattern as shown £4.50

 

Vintage Childrens Knitting Patterns from The Retro Knitting Company

Bairnswear 1207:  Lovely period pattern for girls cardigans in 3ply 4-6 years. Classic photo on front. clean and secure. Very good condition

pattern as shown £2.00.

 

girls knitting pattern

Bairnswear 1215: girls cardigans 6-8 years 3 designs wear to edges only. Stamp to front.

pattern as shown £2.00

 

vintage baby knitting patterns

*Bairnswear 1299:Great buster suit pattern for the toddler, have included this pattern as it has great little jumper with penguins on it to fit 2-3 years, chest 22"-24" knitted in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply. Crease to centre and a little worn, 1930's

original pattern as shown £2.50

 

 

vintage knitting pattern for boy pullover

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.Knitted in 3ply, try modern 4ply. See our wool pages for good selection of 4ply merino machine washable pure wool. Pattern in fabulous condition.(For more fabulous patterns in Fair Isle see babies and childre's Fair Isle pages)

original pattern as shown £3.00

 

Bairnswear Jersey suit pattern

Bairnswear 1334: little boys jersey suit from the 1920’s crease across centre and faint trade stamp to front otherwise fine.

pattern as shown £2.50

 

vintage horse head jumpers

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

photocoy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage knitting child's skirt knitting patterns

*Bairnswear 1617: Vintage knitting pattern for skirt and cardigan to fit 20-21" chest and 22-23" chest, dress length 18" 0r 20", adjustable. Knitted in double knitting 1960's pattern.Pattern in great condition

original pattern as shown £3.50

 

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Bellmans 1017:  Another classic 1960's  style with simple Fair Isle bands. In DK sizes 22-32 inch chest.

colour 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

childrens kniting patterns

Bestway 1595:  Lovely vintage knitting pattern from the 1940's - very useful selection of sizes 4-12 years and easy design, knitted in vintage 4ply work tension square to see if double knitting needed to get size required,or change needle size.

photocopy £1.99 (original in black and white)

pdf £1.50

vintage childrens knitting pattern

Bestway 2137:    Vintgage  'Tiny Tots ' twin set from the 1940's knitted in 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. (For many more in this series see baby and childres Fair Isle pages - going up on site this weekend)

pattern as shown £3.25

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage horse jumpers

Bestway 2299: Horse motif jumpers to fit 8-10 years and 10-12 years or chest measurements 29"-31".  Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. 1940's. FOR SIMILAR GO TO BABIES AND CHILDS FAIR ISLE PATTERNS PAGES

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage children waistcoat knitting pattern

Bestway B2432: Viuntage knitting pattern for child waistcoat in sizes 23"-32" kknitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and adjust needles size if needed. Very useful addition to any childs wardrobe - great for young ladies or youths at college.Pattern in great condition

original pattern as shown £2.50

Colour photocopy £1.99

pdf 1.50

childrens knitting patterns

Bestway A2436: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for girls button up cardigan in cable design knitted in double knitting wool. To fit 6, 8, 10 years 25", 27" 29" chest.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

childrens cardigan knitting pattern

Bestway A2468: lovely knitting pattern from the 1940's for lacy button through cardigan for girls aged 4, 6,and 8 years (224", 26, 28" chest) vintage 2ply which is equivalent to modern 3ply.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

childrens knitting patterns

Bestway A2530:  An interesting jumper and cardigan for girls 4, 6,8 years old (25,  26.5, 28 inches chest) knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply.

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

childrens knitting patterns

Bestway A2808: Sweet little twinset from the 1940's for 2-6 years knitted in vintage 2ply which is similar to modern 3ply - work tension square before you start to se if you need to change needle size to get correct measurement. See our Wool For Sale pages for modern pure merino wool (machine washable)

photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Vintage Childrens Knitting Patterns from The Retro Knitting Company

Bestway 3635:  Another gem from the Bestway camp.  Simple, pretty, short or long sleeved jumper for a smart young lady 4-12 years, 23-31 chest. probably from the 60's . Crease  to cover otherwise clean and sound. 

pattern as shown £2.00

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Vintage Childrens Knitting Patterns from The Retro Knitting Company

Bestway 4043:  Moving along into the 1970's this lovely pattern is in DK sizes 38-32 chest. Delightful front with little wear.

colour photocopy £1.99

or pdf £1.50

vintage child cardigan

Emu 6071: Delightful vintage cardigan pattern to team up with the little dolls jacket and cardigan pattern on the dolls pages. The little girls cardigan is double knitting or 4ply to fit 24 - 32 inch chest.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage picture cardigan for child

Emu 6204: Super vintage pattern from the 1960's.  Cook, cowboy and racing car, cardigan and jumper in double knitting to fit 24 - 28 inch chest. Pattern in great condition.(more designs like this on the baby and children's Fair Isle pages)

pattern as shown £1.95

 

childrens aran pattern

Emu 6241: Vinatage  1960's double knitting aran jumper for 24"-34" chest, interesting pattern to see a boy or girl through school days and holidays. To fit 5- 15 years old Pattern in great condition SEE MORE BABY, CHILDRENS AND ADULTS ARAN PATTERNS ON THE ARAN PAGE

pattern as shown £2.00

 

:vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Greenock 952: Chunky jackets for a chilly winter. Nice retro pattern from the 60's. Clean and sound

pattern as shown. £1.25

 

vintage circus jumper for child knitting pattern

Hema 628:  Vintage 3ply twin set for a littl girl 6-8 years 26-28 inch chest. Clowns and elephant adorn this colourful little set, worked from a chart - so easy. 1950's pattern in great condition ( for more designs like this see Baby and Children's Fair Isle pages)

pattern as shown £2.25

 

vintage child knitting pattern

Ladyship 3066: Fabulous vintage pattern from the early 1950's for cardigan in 3ply, try modern 4ply for a better fit chest size 27" and 28", nice easy to work pattern.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

childs cardigan knitting pattern

Ladyship 3087: Another fabulous pattern from this publisher. Great little twinset for 5-8 years old chest  25" and 27" knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply for a better fit. The jumper has short sleeves. Small tear to pack page and little crease to bottom centre, otherwise in great condition, from the early 1950's.

original pattern as shown £2.50

 

childs bolero knitting pattern

Lavenda 475:  Lovely 1950's bolero's with cable edge detail to fit 24-28 inch chest knitted in double knitting. Lovely cover  (photographic print ready for framing also available £5.50 10x8 )

original pattern as shown £3.25

 

vintage boys cardigan knitting pattern

Lavenda 1010:  Trains! Every little boys dream! BeforeX-men and X-Box! Here we have a sweet little cardigan in 3ply with trains round the bottom - cardigan and jumper to fit 23 inch chest. to fit approx 2-3 year old pattern has crease down front otherwise clean and sound.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

mock cable cardigan for child

Marriners 214: Lovely vintage cardigan to fit 24-25", 26-27" amd 28-29" chest approx 5 years to 10 years old.  Easy to work mock cable design. Pattern in good condition 1950's.

pattern as shown £2.00

 

vintage childrens cardigan knitting patterns

Marriners 122: Lovely cardigan to fit 1-2 years in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply, with cute little bunnies with pom-pom tails. 22" chest.1950's FOR MORE CARDIGANS AND JUMPERS WITH MOTIFS SEE  BABIES AND CHILDREN'S FAIR ISLE PAGES

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage childrens cardigan

*Marriners 267:  Great little cardigan for child 2-4 years and 4-6 years in vintage 3ply try modern 4ply - work a tension square first. These little penguins have added yellow feet! 1950's I have few more of these on the children's fair ilse pages, one with elephants on!

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

girls vintage cardigan knitting pattern

Marriner 299:  Lovely lacy cardigan to fit 8-14 years old  30"-34" chest. Work a tension square, but I believe this to be a 4ply wool yarn.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage horse cardigan

Mary Maxim 623: Cardigan with toy horse pattern, knitted in 4ply try tension square before starting. To fit 2,4,0r 6 years.

original pattern as shown £2.00

vintage angora cardigan for little girl knitting pattern

Patons 306: Vintage fuzzy wuzzy (angora/wool) pattern for bolero, cardigan and dear little hug me tight for 2 - 13 year olds 22"-to 32" chest. Pattern is in good condition

origianl pattern as shown £3.00

 

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Patons 308:  A collectable pattern from the lovely range of black and white Paton's range, still practical today in DK 2-5 years old.

original pattern as shown £2.25

 

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Patons 355:  A stunning vintage pattern of lovely jackets, in fantastic condition and quite a rare item for collector's of Paton's old patterns. lovely to knit, for that 'retro chic' wear with jeans.

pattern as shown £2.25

 

vintage boys pull on hats knitting pattern

Patons 385: Helmets and caps from the 1950's in double knitting. To fit boys 6years upwards. Includes a ski head band.

pattern as shown £2.00   (see Childs hats and gloves for more  patterns)

 

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Patons 666:   Classic jimpers including a simple fair isle in 3 and 4ply, lovely period pictures inside. wear to edges otherwise good.

pattern as shown £1.75

 

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Patons 758: Classic knits for young girls in DK, lovely pattern in very good condition.  Often these older childrens patterns are overlooked by the collector in favour of the baby and women's but these lovely photos show a nostalgic social history - taken at a fairground. Also easy to knit and great additions to any girls wardrobe - made in modern bright colours they can look both modern and have that 'retro chic' from yesteryear.

pattern as shown £2.00

 

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Patons 778:  Another little pattern from the 1950's  yet very up to date jackets now and then! in DK  26-30 inch chest.

photocopy £2.99 (12 pages)

 

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Patons 790:  Smart little waistcoats in 4ply and DK very good condition, clean and sound.

pattern as shown  £2.50

 

 

vintage childs knitting pattern for bed jacket

Patons 924: Bed jacket for 7-12 year old in the equivalent to 3ply.  Easy to knit and lovely to wear - cut down on heating and wrap up!! Makes a great Christmas gift, so easy a beginner or child could knit this, by adding more stitches and more rows it will fit older children, granny or mum! Two designs in one pattern. (Hopefully will have some ready for sale nearer Christmas in snug machine washable wool)

Pattern as shown £2.50

For more girl's bed-jackets see Bed-jackets and Bedwear page

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Patons 1401:  Lovely twin set for young girls in 4ply 4-9 years old. Very good conditon.

pattern as shown £2.50

 

little girls dress knitting pattern

Patons 2319: A fabulous vintage pattern from the 1920's knitted in vintage 3ply, try tenison square as modern 4ply might work better. In stunning condition. chest 24", length from shoulder to hem (adjustable) 19" Original pattern in great condition.

original pattern as shown £5.75

 

 

childrens knitting patterns

Patons 9006: Lovely  1950's pattern for chunky knit cardigan with poodle motif on sides and back, see below, to fit chest sizes 26" - 30" Pattern in good condition

original pattern as shown £2.50.

 

childrens knitting patterns The back of the above cardigan.
riding jumper for young girl knitting pattern

Penelope 1354:  Polo neck for a horse mad little girl, great for riding out on those chilly mornings. 1950 pattern, in 3ply wool for girls 10-12 years chest 30" (try tension square and adjust - modern 4ply might work better for size).Crease to front, coming apart at spine.

original as shown £2.00

Original in very good condition £2.75

 

Vintage Childrens Knitting Patterns from The Retro Knitting Company

Robin 472:  A beautiful colour pattern from Robin.  Worn with crease at centre.  In DK for 4-12 year olds.

pattern as shown £2.00

 

vintage boys pullover knitting pattern

Robin 650:  Little boys vintage sleeveless pullover in 3ply 22"-28" chest. 1950's

original pattern as shown £2.75

 

vintage girls cardigan knitting pattern

Sirdar 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. Pattern with little wear to edges only. 1950's

pattern  as shown £2.50

 

chicken cardigan for girls knitting pattern

Sirdar 7: This is the chicken cardigan from the above booklet. Chest measurements 23" in 3ply.

 

vintage aran jumper for child

Sirdar 665: Lovely vintage pattern from the 1960's for jumper ro fit boys or girls 6-10 years in 3 sizes. Pattern is in great condition.

Pattern as shown £2.25

 

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Studley 698: Lovely jacket pattern in DK from the 1970's but back in fashion in 2009! 24-32 inch chest Very good conditon.

pattern as shown £1.99

childrens cardigan knitting patterns

Weldons B942:  Another useful family pattern with sizes ranging from 2-12 years old, easy to knit V-neck cardigan in double knitting. Remember when oz are quoted that an oz is 29gs, most wool is sold in 50g balls today, so it will be easy to work out. Pattern has a crease to one corner, otherwise is in great condition for over 50 years old! Clean and sound.

pattern as shown £2.00

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

Vintage Childrens Knitting Patterns from The Retro Knitting Company

Weldons 1073: Odd little pattern for odd bits of wool!  Tie, bow tie and slipper socks in 3ply nylon.  Socks are for 2 years old to adults - Christmas 2009 revival? some wear and creases but sound and clean. 1940's For more children's socks see  new Socks and Slipper pages

pattern as shown £2.00

photocopy £1.99

or pdf £1.50

vintage childs knitting pattern rabbits

Weldons B1128: Lovely seasonal jumper, great for the Spring or as an Easter girft. 3-D motifs cardigans for 2-4 years knitted in 3ply 23" 1950's. Try modern 4ply or changing needle size to get different sizes. Always work a tension square before you start. We sell both 3ply and 4ply super soft merino wool in soft pastel shades ans stronger fashion shades, see wool pages. If using 4ply or making bigger size don't forgret purchase a little more wool.

Colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

childrens knitting patterns

Weldons B1153:  Fabulous bolero pattern in 5 sizes from the 1950's knitted in angora or vintage 3ply try modern 4ply, but work swatch first to see if tension needs adjusting .  This little bolero fits 2 to 12 year olds, such a useful pattern with long or short sleeves. The lacy design is so unusual, creating a delicate summer bolero, great for weddings, christening and parties all year round. This design can be also knitted in angora .

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

childrens knitting pattern

Weldons B1318:  Very pretty pattern from the 1950's for a little girls lacy knitted button through cardigan with optional short sleeves, easy pattern in vintage 3ply, knit a tension square to see if you need to change needls or ply of wool to get the size you require.  (See our Wool For Sale pages for a range of pure merino machine washable wool) Pattern in super condition

pattern as shown £2.50

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage boys jumper knitting pattern

Weldons B1399: Windcheater pullover, great for the Spring in double knitting to fit 4-16 year old, great range of sizes and such a sensible design. 1950's Pattern has a crease down centre but is sound and clean

Pattern as shown £2.25

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

girls cardigan knitting pattern

Weldons B1435:  Another very useful pattern from the 1950's lace panel v neck cardigan in double knitting for ages 4-12 years with that modern 'retro'look which is genuine vintage styling.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage bolero knitting patterns

Weldons B1440: Great pattern for little girls bolero knitted in vintage double knitting, work tension to see if the needle size is okay for modern double knitting. To fit chest size 22" - 26" chest or 1-10 years. Good range of sizes. 1950's Can be knitted in modern angora/wool mix which is double knitting.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

childs bolero patterns

Weldons B1512: Another very sweet bolero pattern for little girls this one is in vintage 3ply, so try a tension square with modern 4ply. Can be knitted in angora, which is similar to 4ply. to fit  1-4 years chest 20-25" chest.

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage toddler knitting pattern

Weldons B1527:  What a great pattern! Twin set for a little miss, with easy to dress shoulder fastening. To fit toddlers 2-4 years of age.  Knitted in 3ply., from the 1950's.  See our wool pages for 3ply and 4ply pure merino wool. Pattern in great condition.

pattern as shown £2.25

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

childrens knitting pattern

Weldons B1556: Another popular trend in 1950's these great jumpers with animals knitted in Fair Isle, for more such patterns see Baby and Childrens Fair Isle pages. This jumper is knitted in double knitting and is quite easy to fit 2-4, 4-6 years old (chest 24" and 26") Pattern is in great condition

pattern as shown £2.50

colour photocopy £1.99

pdf £1.50

vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Wendy P97:  Very pretty little girls drop-waist dress from the 1960's in 4ply 22-26 chest.

pattern as shown £1.99

 

vintage child knitting pattern

*Wendy 1643: Jumper for 26-44 inch chest with horse head motif. Knitted in double knitting with a polo neck 1970's

 

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vintage childrens knitting patterns from the Retro Knitting Company

Woolworths W135:  Jacket from 1960 in Quick Knitting 26-34 chest size. Wth added information for the use of Double Knitting. Very good condition.

pattern as shown £1.75 

pdf £1.50

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