Funny Babies In Vintage Knitting Patterns (Pattern Links Included)

For the benefit of our younger audience, there was a time – not actually that long ago, thank you very much – when photographs were taken on film. That meant that unlike today where you can take an almost unlimited number of snaps, you were limited to a small number of shots. We’re assuming that’s the reason for these precious pictures where the adorable little models weren’t necessarily in the mood.

Sometimes you can’t tell what babies are thinking… and sometimes you can!

This is one for the caption competitions! They really want to be somewhere else, don’t they? Nevermind! The lace details on this matinee coat design make it a winner in our eyes. Buy a copy of this vintage pattern on eBay.co.uk

Is that fear or confusion?

This is just one of the hundreds of period designs from the Vintage Knitting Lady and dates back to the 1940s. The chevron eyelet pattern is easy to work and comes on this dress or a matching jacket. Buy the pattern from thevintageknittinglady.co.uk

The eyes have it!

Mark Baby’s big day with a handknitted Christening Dress - regardless of their look of disdain. This is a true classic that is sure to become a family heirloom. The digital pattern is just 90p from etsy.com

Is that the ‘loser’ hand signal?

The ‘loser’ comes after pointing in terms of baby milestones! No matter what this little one makes of it, we think this hoody with its subtle stitch pattern is actually rather lovely. Buy the knitting pattern from etsy.com

“How could you, Mother?”

Babies can have a very accusatory look at times. This is one of them. If you’d like to dress your little one in a bobble or loop stitch cardi complete with matching hat, buy the digital knitting pattern on Etsy.

This is one distinctly unimpressed little lady

Well, sorry poppet, we have to disagree. We love this lacy number with sweet pearly buttons. Buy the pdf knitting pattern from Icky the Cat

“I have to wear what?!”

Despite her shocked expression, we think this dress is really cute and wouldn’t look out of place in a modern mademoiselle’s wardrobe. You can buy this digital collection of 1950s baby patterns at etsy.com

This little chap looks like he’s in need of a cuddle and a nap!

Bless him! We love his knitted ensemble though. It’s just one of 13 patterns from the 1950s that are available in this digital pattern collection from Etsy.

On the other hand, these two were clearly having a whale of a time!

What a pair of mischief makers - you can’t help but wonder what they were like when they grew up! While we can’t answer that, we can tell you that you can buy the pattern for their cute lacy cardigans on Etsy.

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