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Thought this might amuse some of you!

(13 Posts)
Witzend Fri 24-Apr-26 11:23:45

Was just going through a load of stuff I kept from my mother (died 2015 aged 97) so should have done it long ago.

This is a page from her Woolcraft knitting book, Patons and Baldwins, price 1/6d, now falling to bits!

Who fancies knitting a lady’s vest (33-35 inch bust) and knickers?? To fit 35-37 inch hips?

Cossy Fri 24-Apr-26 11:29:31

Might fit my upper thigh 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Magenta8 Fri 24-Apr-26 11:37:50

One of my teachers at school used to lend her pattern for a knitted bra to anyone who was interested. I never saw an example of the finished article.

I love looking at old patterns. My MIL left a dress pattern for a "Summer shirtwaister with a Peter Pan collar and optional pussy bow."

AGAA4 Fri 24-Apr-26 11:43:32

I had a knitted bathing costume as a child which when wet would descend to around my waist.

grannysyb Fri 24-Apr-26 11:50:19

I can't knit, but I remember old knitting patterns. Some of them were for a garment called a "pilch?" Can anyone enlighten me as to the purpose of it?

Witzend Fri 24-Apr-26 11:56:56

grannysyb

I can't knit, but I remember old knitting patterns. Some of them were for a garment called a "pilch?" Can anyone enlighten me as to the purpose of it?

This book has a pattern for a baby’s ‘pilch’ - it just looks like knickers - not with legs, like the lady’s version.

Oreo Fri 24-Apr-26 11:58:36

Magenta8 😂

Witzend Fri 24-Apr-26 12:08:07

There’s also a pattern for men’s golf stockings, with fancy tops!
Don’t all rush at once….

Astitchintime Fri 24-Apr-26 12:21:36

AGAA4

I had a knitted bathing costume as a child which when wet would descend to around my waist.

😂😂😂 Sorry AGAA4 , that made me chuckle……I also remember knitted cossies!

Gracey Fri 24-Apr-26 12:31:43

I retain the memory of a man emerging from the sea when as a child I sat on Bournemouth beach. His knitted swimming trunks were so heavy with water that they were slipping to his knees. He grabbed the waistband just before all was revealed.
The horror has remained with me. grin
It's on a par with men in Speedos.....

Usedtobeblonde Fri 24-Apr-26 12:52:01

When I left work to have my first baby one of the gifts I received was a bed jacket.
I just couldn’t understand it, I was told it was to wear in bed when I had visitors.
Who lies round in a bed jacket even one day after giving birth?
I certainly didn’t, it was never worn.

pably15 Fri 24-Apr-26 12:58:14

AGAA4
Oh yes I remember them, I think they must have been made to humilliate females..

Basgetti Fri 24-Apr-26 13:14:03

Following mastectomy, I have a knitted boob. From the excellent charity, Knitted Knockers!