vintage design |
vintage knitting pattern |
The pattern is from the Scotch Wool Shop - Greenock Wool # 717.
I guess that the pattern might be from the 1940s or 1950s.
As the tension is similar to DK (8ply) I used Baby DK and 4mm needles.
As I was knitting I wondered who had used the pattern last ..... and did she love knitting as much as I do? Was the pattern bought by a new mum looking forward to her new baby .... or perhaps by a grandma, an auntie or a sister to make something pretty for a special new addition to the family?
There is a pretty trellis stitch that I have never come across before.
Who wrote the instructions? Was the stitch one that was passed down from older generations of knitters?
And will anyone in the future ever use this pattern leaflet again?
I do hope so.
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/marianna-mel/vintage-knitting-pattern-baby-matinee-jacket
It's lovely Marianna and looks quite modern in that lovely colour you have chosen, I would love to knit it too, I love the trellis pattern. That little cardigan looks pretty too. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I love going through op shops finding vintage patterns:)
ReplyDeletewonderful vintage pattern. The cardigan is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love vintage patterns :) This is a beautiful piece - thank you for linking up at Link & Share Wednesdays :) Rhondda
ReplyDeleteAdorable sweater! I love the color! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!!
ReplyDeleteIt's very cute, and a fabulous colour.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour x
ReplyDeleteOh, this pattern brings back memories! I still have a copy of it, think it had belonged to my mum. I made it for my nephew who is now in his 40s. Seeing it again has made me remember how lovely it is - maybe I'll make it for our baby grandson, expected soon.
ReplyDeletethank you very much!
ReplyDeleteI too love vintage patterns. I have some from my Granny, who taught me to knit. Found some in charity shops and buy others on Etsy. Inspired by you, I now have this one too. Looking forward to knitting it soon, and trying out the other 2 patterns in the leaflet.
ReplyDeleteI am knitting for an expected Great Grand-daughter & this pattern is definitely on my to-do list for her. Thanks so much. I just love that shade of what I call "Apple Green".
ReplyDeletePattern looks gorgeous where can I get a copy?
ReplyDeleteI love this, have lots of vintage patterns as I was gifted 7 - yes 7! - binders of a ladies collection over the years. Some still have the shillings and pence price on them. My only problem is where to start! This is lovely though, the colour is fab.
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