• Vintage 1970s baby matinee coat cardigan knitting pattern. Wide flared skirt and sleeves with delicate diamond lace panels at the hem, garter stitch yoke, buttoned at the back. 3ply or 4ply yarn, 18''–20'' (46–50 cm) chest, approx. 6 months – 9 months and 12 months. Intermediate knitting.
  • Close-up of diamond lace panel detail at the hem of vintage 1970s baby matinee coat cardigan knitting pattern. Restored heirloom design — delicate lace, flared skirt, 3ply or 4ply yarn.
  • Materials and measurements for vintage 1970s baby matinee coat cardigan knitting pattern — diamond lace, flared skirt, garter stitch yoke, 3ply or 4ply yarn, 18''–20'' (46–50 cm) chest.
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Baby Matinee Coat / Cardigan – Restored Vintage Knitting Pattern (1970s) Diamond Lace Flared Skirt Top 3ply/ 4ply 18''–20'' A4 & US Letter PDF Instant Download– 196

Baby Matinee Coat / Cardigan – Restored Vintage Knitting Pattern (1970s) Diamond Lace Flared Skirt Top 3ply/ 4ply 18''–20'' A4 & US Letter PDF Instant Download– 196

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Light as a whisper and utterly enchanting — this exquisite 1970s baby matinee coat is a true heirloom knit. Delicate diamond lace panels adorn the hem of the wide flared skirt and sleeves, while the yoke is worked in classic garter stitch for a beautiful contrast. Buttoned at the back for easy dressing, this is the kind of piece that becomes a treasured keepsake.

Sizes: 18'' – 19'' – 20'' (46 – 48 – 50 cm) chest, approx. 6 months – 9 months and 12 months

Yarn: 3ply or 4ply (instructions given for both)
Please refer to the photo for full materials required.

Skill level: Intermediate

What you'll receive:

  • High Resolution PDF
  • A4 + US Letter Formats Included
  • Instant Digital Download After Purchase
  • No physical items are shipped

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