Description

Scene Stealer for Baby – 1970s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: To Fit Chest 18-19″ (46-48 cm)

This vintage knitting pattern earns its name honestly — a lace stitch cardigan so delicate it steals attention in every family photo. Knit in soft fingering or baby weight yarn, the jacket opens down the front without buttons, closing instead with a ribbon tie at the neck, and is trimmed all around with a pretty picot edge that gives it a heirloom, textured stitch finish. Raglan shaping keeps the fit gentle and the yoke pattern airy, making this 1970s baby knitting pattern a lovely project for a christening gift, a baby shower present, or a nursery keepsake.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back, left front, right front, and sleeves worked flat and separately with a picot hem, then joined with raglan shaping; finished with picot-edged front and neck borders and a ribbon tie.
Finished Measurements: To fit 18–19″ (46–48 cm) chest; length from shoulder 9½″ (24 cm); sleeve seam 5½″ (14 cm).
Pattern Style: Written in standard UK knitting terms, with abbreviations included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, yarn forward, yarn round needle, pass slip stitch over, make 1; eyelet lace patterning throughout the yoke and cuffs.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Fingering/baby weight yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton Fingering or King Cole Giza Cotton, 4 (20 g) balls Patons Fairytale 4 ply Courtelle/Bri-Nylon.
Knitting Needles Size: UK No 12 / US #1 (2¾ mm) and UK No 10 / US #3 (3¼ mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: ¾ yard of ribbon, yarn needle for seaming.
Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rows = 2″ (5 cm) in stocking stitch on No 10 (3¼ mm) needles.

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.