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Bestway 66-6: This is another one for the younger girls from 1939, this time a teenager, to fit 32" chest. knitted in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply, nice easy pattern, useful to keep the chill away at bedtime. Save on fuel! Bestway 66-33: Beautiful vintage knitting pattern from 1939 for a bed bolero with knitted edging. To fit 34" bust knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. Would make a nice evening bolero also. The lacy edge, collar and cuffs are knitted. The instructions include two selvedge sts that are not included in the pattern st. Knit the first and last st of each row or use any of your favorite selvedge sts.
row: * K3, slip the first of the 3 sts. over the 2 other sts., yarn over, repeat from * across row, end K3.Bestway 2208: Great vintage bed cap knitting pattern 1940s. This light and warm cape will fit 32-34 inch bust with ribbon ties that can be replaced with a button if preferred. Very easy, says it is suitable for beginners to make! Worked in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3plyin a tension square and change needles if needed. This pattern would also work well as a cropped cardigan or bolero. For a tighter fitting garment, some slight alterations need to be made. Knit it in a nice silk yarn and this pattern transforms itself. Copleys 1659: Great vintage ladies bed cape knitting pattern from late 1940s. This one is for a cape that is knitted in the loopy stitch with a collar and ribbon tie and slits to put arms through. To fit 34-38 inch bust and knitted in a yarn that will be similar to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that phrases and recommendations of the era may not reflect those of today and do not reflect those of Aceville. Our members should take great care when creating garments, particularly when using vintage patterns as the techniques and skills may be out of date.Be careful when decreasing and increasing that you follow the pattern stitch and don't increase or decrease too many sts. Use stitch markers between pattern repeats to help you keep to pattern. Bairnswear 27-Helen: Great vintage knitting pattern for a bed shrug, so easy to knit in 4ply. Knitted from one cuff to the other with minimal sewing up. This pattern is included in the one above. To fit most sizes, just knit a bit more or less in the main part to get a casual fit. row: K1, * yarn over, K3, slip the first of the 3 sts. over the 2 other sts., repeat from * across row, end K2.