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4-Piece Baby Set – Vintage Knitting Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – Outfit a little one from head to toe with this 1970s 4-Piece Baby Set knitting pattern: a striped sweater, leggings, a pompom hat, and thumbless mittens. Worked in worsted weight yarn in easy garter stitch, it’s sized for 6 and 12 months.
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4-Piece Baby Set – 1970s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: 6 Months, 12 Months
This cozy 1970s vintage knitting pattern outfits a baby in a full winter wardrobe: a striped raglan sweater, matching striped leggings, a pompom-topped hat in a girl’s or boy’s version, and thumbless mittens. Worked entirely in easy garter stitch with a simple aqua-and-white striped pattern, this quick baby knitting set is friendly to beginner knitters while still turning out a coordinated, giftable layette. Ribbed cuffs, drawstring ties, and cheerful pompoms round out the vintage charm.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Easy/Beginner.
Construction: Sweater body and sleeves are worked flat to the underarm in a striped garter pattern, then picked up and joined for a one-piece raglan yoke; leggings are worked from the ankle up with waistband shaping and joined at a crotch gusset; hats and mittens are worked flat and seamed, finished with crocheted edges, ribbing, and pompoms.
Finished Measurements: Chest 19″ (21″); sleeve length 5½” (6½”).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with basic crochet finishing.
Stitches: Garter stitch, striped color pattern, k2tog decreases, simple crochet edging.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Worsted weight — 16 (18) oz aqua and 4 oz white, approximately 455 (512) grams total plus 113.6 grams contrast.
Since the original 1970s yarn is discontinued, substitute with any standard modern worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Worsted Yarn.
Knitting Needles Size: US #7 (Canadian size 6) straight and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Crochet hook, 3 stitch holders, 5 (⅝”) buttons, 3 yds ¼” ribbon (optional).
Gauge: In garter stitch, 9 sts = 2″; 8 rows = 1″.
This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.
