*Bairnswear 183: Beautiful baby pram blanket vintage knitting pattern 1930s. Three lovely, easy to knit designs in vintage 3ply baby wool, so try a tension square in modern 4ply to give a better size. Change needles if needed. There are instructions for the one on the cover which measure 24 x 27 inches, another one with a large square design 26 x 35 inches and the last one is in a two colours check pattern, suggested blue and white, but would just a nice in pink and white or lilac and white etc to match pram or nursery, this one is 24 x 27 inches. Any one of these can be knitted in double knitting for larger sizes but you must remember to have more wool probably double the amounts suggested. I am hopeing to get some pram blankets knitted in ALPACA for the winter, so keep an eye on the baby clothes on the ALPACA ANGELS section - lots more things coming soon!

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*Beehive 55- Heirloom: Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern 1940s this one has rose medalions and a rose petal border and uses a pattern over 100 years old. it is knitted in vintage 3ply, so do a tension square to see if you need to change needles or ply, modern 4ply might work better. The shawl is made up of 16 seperate medalions and joined up with a border. It measures 44 x 44 inches.

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*Beehive 55-Roseleaf and Brambleberry: Pretty vintage shawl knitting patterns from 1940. One is for a simple berry pattern and measures 30 x 30 inches and knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square, and the other is very pretty Rose leaf design made in four triangles and measures 36 x 36, this one is knitted in vintage 2ply, so try a tension square and see if you need to use modern 3ply or just change needles size.

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*Beehive 55- Cumbrae: Very pretty vintage shawl knitting pattern 1940s. This circular one has the Isle of Cumbrae border and is from a traditional pattern over 100 years old. Knitted in vintage 2ply, but a modern 3ply would probably work better, and measures 48 inches across.

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*Beehive 55- Lace Diamond: Beautiful vintage shawl knitting pattern 1940s. A stunning shawl knitted in vintage 2ply so give modern 3ply a try in a tension square, it measures 45 x 45 but there are instructions for making it larger, but if you do that allow for more wool. This one is knitted in three parts, the centre, the border and the lace edging.

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*Beehive 55 - Marigold: Beautiful vintage shawl knitting pattern 1940s. This one is approx 46 x 46 inches and knitted in vintage 3ply, so try a tension square in both 3ply and 4ply to see which knits better for this pattern. Knitted in three parts, the lace edging, border and centre - this so beautiful I wish I had time to knit shawls again!

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*Beehive 55 - Shetland Isles: Pretty vintage shawl knitting pattern 1940s. This one is from a 'receipt' over a hundred years old. A shetland Isle design with a vandyke lace border. Measures approx 48 x 48 inches and is worked in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply in a tension square as well as modern 2ply, but I think you will find that modern 3ply is nearer the ply from the 40s. Worked in two parts the centre and then the border - not as hard as it looks this one.

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*Coats 123: Great vintage shawl knitting pattern 1966. There are two designs on this pattern both knitted in baby quick knit, so try modern 4ply or double knitting in a tension square, if you find that double knitting is better for your tension allow a couple more balls of wool. just in case. The square shawl measures 49 inches square and the round one is 50 inches across. The pattern is in great condition, instructions are clear and easy, bri nylon is suggest so a modern acrylic should work, but block carefully as this is more stretchy than the orinal nylon yarn.

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*Coats 227: Great vintage shawl knitting pattern 1967. Another two shawls from this famous pattern house again in brinylon but this time in a finer vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if this works better. The circular one measures 42 inches across and the square one is 49 inches square. The pattern is in great condition.

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*Marriner 533: Great baby blanket vintage knitting pattern 1950s. This lovely pattern has instructions for the ribbon threaded blanket and the helmet style hat and mittens. To fit 1-9 months in three sizes. The blanket measures26 x 32 inches approx. Knitted in golden dew which may work out to be modern 4ply, work a tension square and see how it does. It is knitted on size imperal 11s or modern 3mm - which suggests a 4ply.

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*Patons 5074: Great vintage pram blanket knitting pattern 1960s. This pattern had two designs, the blue one is knitted and measures 22 x 25 inches and is in double knitting so will knit up quickly with lovely satin ribbon bound edges - very retro! and the other one is crochet design in three colours and measures 24 x 30 inches and again in double knitting. Pattern is in great condition.

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*Penelope 2083: Great vintage shawl knitting pattern 1950s. Great pattern for shawl and blanket, the shawl is knitted in vintage 3ply and measures 42 inches and the pram rug measures 25x33 inches and is also worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in an tension square and see if it works better to size.Pattern is a bit worn at edges but is clean and sound.

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*Peter Pan P26: Great vintage shawl knitting pattern. A pretty shawl and useful pram rug in double knitting. The shawl or larger blanket measures 41 inches square and the pram rug 34x24 inches. This pattern is from the later1960s and has the little strip at the side with a quote from Peter Pan book (this is also included in the pdf and the photocopy) These were beautiful patterns. This one is in good condition with just a little word in red on front cover.

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*Pingouin 357: Pretty vintage shawl knitting pattern 1950s. This pattern also has intructions for the little jacket. There is no measurement given for shawl but it is knitted in vintage 3ply so do a tension square to see if you should change needles before you start, you could use modern 4ply as this is nearer to the ply of old 3ply. The jacket is just first size so would be about 18 inch chest. Pattern has several crease as can be seen, but is clean and sound.

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*Studley 1026: Pretty vintage shawl knitting pattern late 1970s . There are also instructions for the jacket. Size of shawl is 43 inches square and can be knitted in either double knitting or 4ply. The jacket is 17-20 inches chest and can also be knitted in either double knitting or 4ply. The one for sale is actually a better one than shown it is almost like new.

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*Weldons 59-1:Great vintage shawl knitting pattern 1920s This lovely shawl is knitted in sections, three make a useful half shawl or six make a hexagonal shawl  - each section measures 36.5 inches along the straight edge and 36 inches along each slant, so this a lovely large shawl with an easy to knit lacy border. It was originally knitted in baby wool of a ply similar to modern 4ply with ArtSilk which was a type of silky rayon. There are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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*Weldons 59-4: Beautiful vintage shawl knitting pattern 1920s. This one measures 54 inches square and is knitted again in ply similar to modern 4ply - there are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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*Weldons 59-5: Great vintage CROCHET shawl pattern 1920s. This one has a nice plain centre with beautiful medalions around the edges it measures 46 inches square. Try modern 4ply for this one as the vintage 3ply was neareer this thickness. There are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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*Weldons 59-6: Great vintage CROCHET shawl pattern 1920s. This one has is crochet in crazy-stitch and is easy to work with little medalions around the edges. It measures 45 inches square. Try modern 4ply for this one as the vintage 3ply was neareer this thickness. There are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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*Weldons 59-7: Pretty vintage shawl knitting pattern 1920s Knitted in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply for this one, the measuremts are 42 inches square. A pretty easy one this it is worked from the border.There are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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*Weldons 59-8: Beautiful vintage shawl knitting pattern 1920s. Knitted in fine wool on large needles to give it that gossamer fairy look. Vintage 2ply is used, but modern 3ply might work better - knitted on vintage size 3 needles (6.5mm) and measures 70 inches square. This one needs careful blocking and hand washing after use - always re-block after washing to keep shape. Looking for a challenge then this is fun. It is a very easy pattern but a very large project that needes gentle handling.There are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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*Weldons 59-10: Very pretty vintage shawl knitting pattern 1920s. This one has a knitted centre and crochet border and is worked in vintage 3ply, so modern 4ply might work better. measures 27 x 42 inches so is great for an evening shawl or a bunting binder style of shawl to wrap baby in. Very quick and easy to work, if youj dont crochet, then you could knit a lacey edging, see HOUSEHOLD for knitted edging patterns. There are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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*Weldons 59-11: Pretty vintage CROCHET pattern baby shawl 1920s. This one mesures around 50 inches includidng border, it has an open work centre and pretty medalions round the edge. A vintage 2ply was used originally so a modern 3ply will work better.There are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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*Weldons 59-12: Great vintage shawl knitting pattern 1920s. This one is great for the less experienced knitter or a first large project as it is very easy to knit. It is knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and on size 8 (4mm) long needles there are  341 stitches, but no shaping or intricate patterns. It measures approx 54 inches square.There are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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*Weldons 59-13:Great vintage CROCHET pattern small shawl .  This on is for a little head shawl in vintage 3ply measures 20 square inches including the delicate shell border.There are no tension instructions in this pattern.All measurements are approx.

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Weldons 209: Very pretty vintage baby shawl knitting patterns. There follows a selction of baby shawl knitting patterns from early in the  last century around 1910-1920. They are all knitted in very fine wools and need careful blocking and handling when washing - by hand. It is suggested that a fine startch is used to make it less likely to stretch. There are no tenison guide lines, and no finished sizes. If you work a samlple of the pattern and measure how many stitches you work to the inch in your chosen wool, you will be able to see what size it should be and be able to adjust if needed to keep it square. These designs are beautiful and are well worth a try, perhaps using a less vintage pattern that may you have as a guide. Beacuse of these notes it is suggested that a bit of experience knitting shawls is advisable for the following patterns and a degree of trial and error is involved - but looking at them it will be well worth the effort. I have tried to give as much information as possible regarding these patterns. But rememeber, many a time ladies or nannies of this period used to knit from memory or made them up as they went a long, so it is not that difficult to make changes - be brave, have ago!

Weldons 209-1: Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern. This one is worked from the centre and then the border is worked by picking up stitches round the edges. It is suggested to use 2ply which in the early part of the 20th Century was nearer to modern 3ply - is you can use either as there is no size guide it is knittted on size 10 (3.25mm).

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Weldon209-5:Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern. This one is knitted in very fine wool, although the ply is not given it could be lace ply as it only takes 3 (100g)oz and measures 36 inches square. It is knitted in two peices, the centre and the border. If you were to try it in 2ply then allow more wool, preferbly twice the amount and it will probably work out bigger or change the needles, worth a try, very pretty and delicate, keep needle size a little larger than you think this ply would take to keep the light airyness of the delicate shawl.

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Weldon209-6Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern. This one is also knitted in very fine wool, although the ply is not given it could be similar to modern 2ply as it only takes 3oz (100g) and measures 36 inches square. It is knitted in two peices, the centre and the border.It is partly knitted on 4 needles. If you were to try it in 2ply then allow more wool, preferbly twice the amount and it will probably work out bigger or change the needles, worth a try, very pretty and delicate, keep needle size a little larger than you think this ply would take to keep the light airyness of the delicate shawl.

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Weldon209-7:Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern. This one is knitted in vest wool, which is similar to modern 3ply, and takes 10oz (about 300g) no size is given. This one is quite easy compared to some of the others, but still fine and delicate. It has a Vandyke border that is sewn on after the centre is finished.

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Weldon209-8:Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern. This one is also knitted in vest wool, which is similar to modern 3ply, and takes 12oz (360g)- no size is given but it says a large shawl. This one is quite easy compared to some of the others, but still fine and delicate. It has a pretty border that is sewn on after after the centre is finished. It actually says the wool used in the original was a fine wool ans silk - there are wool ans silk yarns about, Sirdar and several other wool manufactures make it but I don't think you can get it in a 3ply any more, but any good quaility 3ply merino or alpaca would work - be careful when blocking that it does not stretch.

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Weldon209-9:Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern. This shawl pattern does not give the ply or quantity of ounces on states 6 (about 200g) balls but they were probably 1oz balls and the ply would have been similar to modern 2ply if that was the quantity - give it a go, if you allow more wool you can always make a bonnet and bootees to match if there is any left over.

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Weldon209-11: Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern. This one is worked in vintage 2ply so give modern 2ply a go as this will keep it fine, it may just be a bit smaller than the original, but as it does not give a size this is not important. This is a nice shawl as it is the same on both sides It says it take 6oz (about 200gm)to knit. If you make a test square you can see what size it should be by multiplying the stitches and inches.

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Weldons 209-12:Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern.  This one is in a fine ply again so try modern 2ply, it takes 3oz (just about 100g) This pattern is known as Spider pattern and it says should make a shawl 1 yard square.This one is so delicate, don't forget the hint about starch as you press it, it will help keep it from stretching.

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Weldon209-13:Vintage baby shawl knitting pattern. This one is called the Oak Leaf pattern with an insertion of a cross stitch pattern, the lace boarder is knitted in one peice and sewn round on completion. 6 balls (about 200g) to knit a large shawl.

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