Cover of the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog featuring children and a life-sized lion and sheep prop.
Inside page of the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog showcasing various children’s knitting patterns with images of kids wearing the designs.
Detailed pattern page from the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog displaying Style No. 5975-80 with children in colorwork sweaters and a kangaroo prop.
Another pattern page from the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog illustrated with children in stylish knitwear alongside animals, including a lion.
1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog featuring a children's sweater pattern with kids posing with plush animals.
1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog showcasing a children's sweater design with kids alongside a giraffe toy.
1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog displaying a mother and child interacting with plush animals while highlighting a children's sweater pattern.
1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog presenting a family scene with a child wearing a knitted sweater and sheep plush, accompanied by another child.
1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog detailing a knitting pattern with geometric design instructions and diagrams.
Cover of the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog featuring a serene scene with children, a lion, and a sheep amidst lush greenery, highlighting vintage knitwear designs.
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Cover of the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog featuring children and a life-sized lion and sheep prop.Inside page of the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog showcasing various children’s knitting patterns with images of kids wearing the designs.Detailed pattern page from the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog displaying Style No. 5975-80 with children in colorwork sweaters and a kangaroo prop.Another pattern page from the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog illustrated with children in stylish knitwear alongside animals, including a lion.1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog featuring a children's sweater pattern with kids posing with plush animals.1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog showcasing a children's sweater design with kids alongside a giraffe toy.1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog displaying a mother and child interacting with plush animals while highlighting a children's sweater pattern.1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog presenting a family scene with a child wearing a knitted sweater and sheep plush, accompanied by another child.1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog detailing a knitting pattern with geometric design instructions and diagrams.Cover of the 1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog featuring a serene scene with children, a lion, and a sheep amidst lush greenery, highlighting vintage knitwear designs.

1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog

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1959 No. 80 Bernat Mirsa of Italy Bulky-Knits Catalog – Style No. 5975–80 Children’s Sweater Pattern – Good Condition

This original 1959 Bernat Bulky-Knits catalog, Volume No. 80, features timeless mid-century knitting designs, including Style No. 5975–80—a delightful children’s colorwork sweater pattern. Featured in a black-and-white photo with a life-sized kangaroo prop, the page captures a classic era of knitwear design with charming styling and playful detailing.

The catalog is in good condition, with minimal surface wear appropriate for its age. The item shown in the listing is the exact one you will receive.
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Pattern Overview:

  • Garment Type: Children’s long-sleeve pullover sweater

  • Necklines:

    • Girl's version: crewneck with vertical colorwork motif

    • Boy's version (pictured left): v-neck with crest design (likely detailed on a separate page)

  • Design Feature: Decorative vertical panel with geometric shapes (likely diamonds or Xs)

Sizing:

  • Pattern written for Size 4

  • Instructions include adjustments for Sizes 6, 8, and 10 in parentheses

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn:

    • Main Color (MC): Bernat Nylo Germantown (2 oz. skeins) – 4 (4–5–5)

    • Contrast Colors A & B: Bernat Bobo-Germantown (20 yd. cards) – 2 cards each

  • Needles:

    • Straight knitting needles sizes 5 and 8, or size needed to match gauge

    • One set of double-pointed needles, size 5

  • Notions: None beyond needles and yarn specified

Gauge:

  • 5 stitches 1 inch

  • 7 rows 1 inch

Design Notes:

  • Construction: Knit flat with classic shaping for shoulders and neckline

  • Colorwork:

    • Charted instructions included

    • Graphic chart symbols provided for MC, Color A, and Color B

  • Finishing: Includes standard blocking and shoulder seaming instructions

A nostalgic and collectible piece for vintage pattern lovers, mid-century knitters, and those recreating classic children’s garments. This 1959 pattern brings back an era of detailed, thoughtful construction paired with playful design, ideal for home knitters or archive collectors.

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