Bairnswear Booklet No 39 Babies' Cardigans
Knitting Pattern Booklet
1935-1940 (made)
1935-1940 (made)
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Pattern type: Knitting
Age: 1-2 years
8-page knitting pattern booklet for four children's cardigans:
1. 'Briar Rose', single breasted yoke effect cardigan worked in a striped and embroidered pattern, with a V neck, inset wrist-length sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and pockets at the front; the garment fastens at the front with buttons and worked buttonholes.
2. 'Snow White', single breasted cardigan in stocking stitch, with a V neck, and wrist-length sleeves with turn-back cuffs. The garment is finished with contrast panels on the shoulders and edges, and embroidered ducks worked above the hem; it has a ribbed welt and shoulders, and fastens with buttons and worked buttonholes at the front.
3. 'Rose Red', single-breasted cardigan worked in an eyelet pattern in two contrasting colours, with a round neck and inset wrist-length sleeves with ribbed cuffs; the garment fastens at the front with buttons and worked buttonholes.
2. 'Elfin', single breasted cardigan in stocking stitch, with a V neck, and wrist-length sleeves with turn-back cuffs. The garment has embroidered front pockets above the hem, and fastens with buttons and worked buttonholes at the front.
Age: 1-2 years
8-page knitting pattern booklet for four children's cardigans:
1. 'Briar Rose', single breasted yoke effect cardigan worked in a striped and embroidered pattern, with a V neck, inset wrist-length sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and pockets at the front; the garment fastens at the front with buttons and worked buttonholes.
2. 'Snow White', single breasted cardigan in stocking stitch, with a V neck, and wrist-length sleeves with turn-back cuffs. The garment is finished with contrast panels on the shoulders and edges, and embroidered ducks worked above the hem; it has a ribbed welt and shoulders, and fastens with buttons and worked buttonholes at the front.
3. 'Rose Red', single-breasted cardigan worked in an eyelet pattern in two contrasting colours, with a round neck and inset wrist-length sleeves with ribbed cuffs; the garment fastens at the front with buttons and worked buttonholes.
2. 'Elfin', single breasted cardigan in stocking stitch, with a V neck, and wrist-length sleeves with turn-back cuffs. The garment has embroidered front pockets above the hem, and fastens with buttons and worked buttonholes at the front.
Object details
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| Title | Bairnswear Booklet No 39 Babies' Cardigans (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed paper with photographic illustration |
| Brief description | Knitting Pattern Booklet; English, 1935-40 |
| Physical description | Pattern type: Knitting Age: 1-2 years 8-page knitting pattern booklet for four children's cardigans: 1. 'Briar Rose', single breasted yoke effect cardigan worked in a striped and embroidered pattern, with a V neck, inset wrist-length sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and pockets at the front; the garment fastens at the front with buttons and worked buttonholes. 2. 'Snow White', single breasted cardigan in stocking stitch, with a V neck, and wrist-length sleeves with turn-back cuffs. The garment is finished with contrast panels on the shoulders and edges, and embroidered ducks worked above the hem; it has a ribbed welt and shoulders, and fastens with buttons and worked buttonholes at the front. 3. 'Rose Red', single-breasted cardigan worked in an eyelet pattern in two contrasting colours, with a round neck and inset wrist-length sleeves with ribbed cuffs; the garment fastens at the front with buttons and worked buttonholes. 2. 'Elfin', single breasted cardigan in stocking stitch, with a V neck, and wrist-length sleeves with turn-back cuffs. The garment has embroidered front pockets above the hem, and fastens with buttons and worked buttonholes at the front. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | BAIRNS-WEAR YARNS LTD
Original price 3d |
| Object history | References: As the maker's name is given as Bairns-Wear Yarns Ltd, the pattern is likely to date from after the firm became Bairns-Wear Ltd in April 1935 (information from the files of the PRO, Kew) |
| Production | Made by: Bairns-Wear Yarns Ltd |
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| Accession number | B.503-1997 |
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| Record created | March 17, 2000 |
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