Vintage Style Children's Knits

1970's adult styles made into miniture - recycled and updated with a touch of modern, are becomming a very popular choice. The little pink bolero/shrug is size 3 to 4 yrs. It has a lacey pattern with crochet edges and a 2.5cm flower button closure.

Blue/grey in colour, the cardigan - vest is ideal for inbetween seasons. Vintage found buttons compliment the style and add a childlike appeal to an otherwise quite conservative garment. Both are handknitted in 8ply.

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Urban Chic - Easy Knitting Pattern

Stripes on a bold rib design makes interesting and enjoyable knitting - suitable for a girl or boy. The size 3 yr girl's jumper was made with 10 ply wool. Quantities of leftovers became a challenge in setting the stripes pattern. Two balls each of pink and mauve were found, plus single balls of flecky wool in different colours. Only a half ball of the rose colour was available.

Pattern : multiple of 4 + 3 stitches.

1st row : K3 * P1, K3 rep. from * to end.

2nd row: K1 * P1,K3 rep. from * to last 2 sts. P1, K1.

Two row pattern ..... repeat rows 1 & 2.

Boy's Handknits in Stocking Stitch

Toddler size jumpers in plain stocking stitch with bands of colour and pattern. Worked in the Fair Isle method ....... one traditional, the other a simpler modern version.