Vintage Knitting Patterns - Mens SWIMWEAR from 1920 - 1970
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Bestway 1826: Great vintage knitting pattern from the 1940's for swim trunks - to fit hips small 27"-34" medium 29"-36" large 31"-39" knitted in vintage 3ply , so try modern 4ply in a tension square. The fabric needs to be firm to keep shape and avoid 'soggy bottom syndrome' when wet! change needles if needed. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1826: This is the other illustration on the back of the pattern above. | ||||
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Bestway 2048: Vintage knitting pattern for boys swim trunks to fit 5-13 years. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply - great for re-enactment weekends and beach parties. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bestway 2050: Vintatge knitting pattern for men's swim trunks as above, in sizes small, medium or large hips 30"-44" in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply, use modern synthetic yarn to avoid 'soggy botom syndrome' 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Greenock Swim Trunks-4. Boys Swim trunks. Individual pattern from The Greenock Beach wear Booklet shown above.
1930's
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Greenock Two Piece Man's Swim Outfi-5. Great trendy vintagek knitting patteern for the man in your life. Chest 36 inches shoulder to lower edge 30 inches. Individual pattern from The Greenock Beach wear Booklet photocopy £1.99 PDF £1.50 |
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Knitpat 75sw: Vintage knitting pattern for mens swim trunks from the 1940s, these are a fancy rib and are for 32", 34", 36" hips depth 15" great pattern. Easy to knit - you man will be the talk of the holiday resort with these beauties! original pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Modern knitting Seaside and Beach Wear147-304: Great pattern from 1940's for simple trunks to fit 38"-40" hips, knitted in fancy rib. The wool is used double throughout. The patterns states vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply don't forget to use double as this gives strength to the fabric and will help avoid 'soggy bottom syndrome!' Very easy to knit, and fun to give as gift! photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.25 |
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Sentinel 42:Fabulous 1920's knitting pattern for mens bathing costume, great retro look! To fit chest 36" to 38" chest, knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply if you want to be authentic make sure the wool is non shrink, machine washable, less likly to get 'soggy bottom syndrome' photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Swim trunks ST2: Vintge kniting pattern for lined swim trunks from the 1940s to fit 35"-39" knitted in 4ply. Fab! photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.00
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Patons 206sw: vintage knitting pattern for mens bathing trunks from the late 1940s in two sizes, to fit 36"-38" hips and 34"-36£ hips. Knitted in vintage 4ply, non shrink wool. Try modern double knitting, the fabric needs to be firm to stay in shape if the garment is intended to be used in the water. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Patons 485sw:Vintge knitting pattern. Great version of the simple vintage swim trunks for HIM from 1940s to fit hips 34"-36" and 37"-39" knitted in vintage 4ply so try tension square to see if you need to change needles or yarn. Something different for the beach this summer! photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Patons 2895: Great vintage pattern for man's swimsuit from the 1930's, to fit chest 37-39 inches, knitted in vintage 4ply, trya tension square before knitting, pattern advises that knitting should be firm so that there is minimal expansion when the suit is wet! One must avoid the bathing suit sagging! great series of pictures on the back page of vintage styles of swimwear.Great social history item. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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SS57-5bsw: Great vintage knitting pattern for boys beach set, trunks and crop top. Would also suit girls. To fit 22" chest - trunks widest part 21" round. Knitted in double knitting.See childrens and babies swim wear page for more photocopy £1.75 pdf £1.25 |
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SS58-5bsw: Great vintage knitting pattern for side laced trunks for boy, widest part 26" round. Knitted in double knitting, easy to knit and great for period get togethers. 1958 See childrens and babies swim wear page for more photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.00 |
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*Weldon 461sw: Great vintage knitting patten from 1940s for boys trunks and swim suit - ideal for school! (in the 1940s) Great for re-enactment weekends now we have the sun! To fit boys 8-12. The swim suit has a chest measurement of 21", that will stretch and 24" at wides part, agian will stretch. The trunks are just over 23" at the widest part, will stretch. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square - beware of tension in swim wear, it must be tight to keep shape when wet. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Weldon 586sw: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for swimmin trunks for men and boys. The boys are to fit 6-8 years and have stripes, knitted on two needles. The Mens are 34" to stretch to 40" knitted on 4 needles. Both are knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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