1940s Christening Set by Housewife Magazine

1940s Christening Set

Knitting
May 1946
Patons and Baldwins Beehive Fingering 2-ply
Lace ?
8 stitches = 1 inch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
English

8ozs Patons & Baldwins Beehive Fingering 2-ply
Baby ribbon or braid
Crochet hook

This pattern is for a christening set consisting of a dress, matinee coat, bonnet, mitts and bootees.

Frock measurements:
Chest, 18 inches
Length, 22 inches

Matinee coat measurements:
Chest, 20 inches
Sleeve seam, 7 inches
Length, 10 inches

Bonnet measurements:
Around face, 11 inches

Bootees and mitts measurements:
Average size

This pattern comes in UK knitting terms. A conversion chart for yarn, needles and terms comes with the pattern.