Vintage Knitted Toy Patterns - LATEST ADDITIONS

*Bairnswear 1249: Rare Vintage toy knitting pattern from 1930-40's for a long leggedy rabbit,20", elegant horse or giraffe 10" and pig probably about 10", pig is knitted on 4 needles. All knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply or if using double knitting, they will be larger and you will need more wool.

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*Bestway 924: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern from the 1940s, knitted camel, Kangeroo and Elephant, no sizes given, worked in vintage 4ply so try double knitting, but if you want them smaller use modern 3ply and smaller needles - variations are endless.

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*Bestway 927: Great knitting pattern from the 1940s of a boy scout and girl guide doll, great mascot ideas, easy to knit in vintage 4ply or modern double knitting, dolls are 12" high when finished, use thinner wool and smaller needles if you wnat smaller dolls.

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*Bestway A2610: Vintage toy knitting pattern for 20 inch Golly and 15 inch doll. Knitted in oddments of vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply for these sizes or modern 3ply for smaller toys. World War 2 knitting pattern. Great for the children who go on the re encactment weekends, let them take an authentic toy.

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*Bestway 3821: Great little vintage knitting pattern of 3 little toys knitted double knitting, ideal pram toys, a golly, clown and teddy.They are 9 inches tall. Easy to make and agreat project for fairs, bazaars or WI competitons. Also great for beginners to try.

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*Homecraft 337: Great little chap, vintage SEWING pattern for SAILOR SAM made from an old pair of sock (machine made)and some pink underwear material and rug wool (for hair) His stuffing is made from unravelled knitwear or shredded waste materials. All sizes and instructions included - another example of using waste materials durung the and just ofter the war.

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*My Home and Family: Clarabelle the Hippy-Muss: Great character from magazine in 1968. These leaflets were produced as type written leaflet with black and white front as showm. Clarabelle is 21" long and knitted in double knitting wool. Chart on back for felt peices. Great addition to this series. See main pages for more of this series. Nice clean pattern

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*My Home and Family: Dumpling the Hedgehog: How cute is this? From the same series as above, this single sheet leaflet is all that is needed to m,ake this little chap. 1967 he is 6.5 inches long, and is knitted in double knitting - great for summer sales of work or church bazaar.Paper slightly discoloured.

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*OffrayFuzz the Maltese Terrier: Great little vintage knitting pattern for Maltese Terrier designed by Joy Gammon. He measures 15inches long by 14 inches tall. Knitted in white Mohair. And pattern for little quilted jacket. No date. Lovely little dog when made up.

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*Patons 115 Teddy: Vintage knitting pattern for little bear that measures 13.5 inches and has a little fair isle jumper knitted in as part of his body. But you could just knit him plain and make clothes to dress him. Knitted in double knitting.

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*Robin 2376: Fabulous crochet elephant worked in double knitting from the 1970's. 12" high. Kids will love his colourful blanket and sleepy eyes. Great fun. Pattern is in very good condition.

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*Robin 13313: PULLOVER: At long last I have managed to get one! Vintage knitting pattern for this loveable T.V. character - so many requestes for him, He measures 15" and is knitted in double knitting.

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*Scotch Wool Shop 999: Great vintage knitting pattern from 1960's for 3 Gonks: Football Freddie, who measures 13", widest part 11", Bunny Gonk, who measures 8.5" tall and Snuzzlecat, who measures 6" high. Knitted in double knitting or Quick Six which was a slightly thicker yanr similar to Aran. In good used condition, slight crease to front.

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*Toyland Parade: Great vintage knitting pattern for series of toys. There is instructions for twin dolls Paul and Pauline, 15" tall, in double knitting and 3ply. And from Alice in Wonderland, The Walrus who is 12" knitted in double knitting, The March Hare also 12" in double knitting, Alice who is 15"  and knitted in double knitting. There are also instructions for Golly who is 15" and Mother Goose who is 12" both knitted in double knitting. Fabulous collection from True Romances Magazine in the 1960's.

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*Twilley 196: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern from late 1930s for rabbit doll, pony and elephant all worked in Lystwist which was knitting or crochet cotton about the same as 3ply, but whichever thickness you choose, just use needles that give a firm, but not too tight fabric and they will work. No sizes given. The rabbit knits up very well in 4ply wool!

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*Weldons 21: Billy Bunny: vintage knitting pattern from the 1920's for little bunny that is brushed after knitting, the original wool used was called teazel wool as it was easy to fluff up with a wire brush. It is best to use pure wool as this brushes uop better, try modern 4ply. If a smaller toy is wanted try using 3ply and smaller needles, or double knitting wool with the same size needles will maka  bigger toy.No size given.

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*Weldons 21: Cut wool Toys: Vintage Cut Wool pattern. Here is a cute dog and bear made of pom-poms or cut wall balls. Vintage knitting pattern from the 1920's.Full istructions for size of cardboard etc included. No size given.

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*Weldons 21: Fuzzy ball with ribbon trim: This is a vintage crochet pattern for a pretty pram toy. It is for a croched ball in angora (bunny wool) and is fully washable, a new idea at the time. This pattern is from the 1920's.  Very pretty. No size given.

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*Weldons 21: Teddy in Crochet: Great teddy crochet pattern from the late 1920s, no size given, worked in crochet, soft wool and soft filling, very cuddly - all instructions included. This little fellow is jointed so it is suggested that you use child saftey locking joints and saftely eyes available from ebay or any fabric or craft shop. Wait untill he is complete then see what size is needed. If he is to be collectors bear, not for a child then it would be nice to use the authentic cardboard discs and glass eyes suggested.

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*Weldons 21: Jolly Jumbo: Great elephant vintage knitting pattern, very popular toy in the 1920 and 1930's as they were a great attraction at zoos and travelling circus at the time. Again thsi lad was brused using a teazel brush, but it is not necessary, he look fine with out it. Try modern 4ply. In most of these toys boot buttons are suggested to use as the eyes. If you are making the toy for a child saftey locking eyes are best or even embroidered, but I do have some boot buttons sometimes for sale, ask if interested.

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*Weldons 21: Little Lamb: Great little lamb vintage knitting pattern from 1920s. He is knitted in what they called Fluffie wool so he can be knitted in modern fluffy or boucle yarn to give the look of fleece or a 4ply wool can be used and brushed with a teazel brush (from a craft shop) when completed. No size given.

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*Weldons 21: Bell Toy: Great vintage knitting pattern for pram doll with bells. Easy to make, if making for a child make sure bells are sewn on securely or for safety sew them inside the doll, they will still tinkle. She is worked in stocking stitch so is quick to make. Althoug her face is a store bought mask, if this is unobtainable embroider features on front of head. However they do appear on ebay occasionally.

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*Weldons 21: Pippa Penquin: This little cutie is from the 1920s and is worked in modern 4ply, no size is given. I have called this one Pippa to distiguish it from the others that I have on site - mostly Percy! She is easy to knit and quite life like.

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*Weldons 21: Stripey Dog: Vintage knitting pattern for cuddly dog from the 1920s actually this pattern can be easily made to look like a cow, pig, hippo by changing his ear, tail and facial expression. Very useful pattern May be a great idea for WI or knitting club, see how many different animals can be made from this basic shape!

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*Weldons 472: Delightful vintage knitting pattern for Dolly Dimples, 16 inches high. Pattern is from 1940's Made from odds and ends, for economy! The little doll in the picture has scraps or bunny (angora ) wool to make her look really special. This is one of my favourite toy patterns - she knits up beautifully. The original doll was knitted in pale blue, dark blue, pale yellow stripes, yellow hair and blue bows with dark blue stripe and shoes and pale pink for body. Sew her features once she is stuffed - diagram on the back.

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*Weldons A901:Great vintage knitting pattern for tiny dolls mad into broaches, all with little clothes on. Dolls are made by folding yarn or embroidery cotton. The clothes are knitted on fine needles in embroidery cotton. Could also be made into mascot dolls for handbags, phone charms, christmas tree or dolls houses. Great little gift.

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*Wendy 920: Great vintage knitting pattern from the early 1970's. Instructions for Clown who measurea a stately 22" an a little crochet bunny 12" high. (see CROCHET pages for mor CROCHET TOYS) Both are worked in double knitting. The middle of the clown could be left unstuffed, lined with silky material and use as a pajama case. Pattern is in great conditon.

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*Wendy 2546: Great vintage knitting pattern for Victoria Plum doll. Designed by Joy Gammon. She is knitted in double knitting and measures 10" (25.5cm). Dress, hat and panities are removeable. 1979 Pattern is in great condition.

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