Knitting a bathing suit from a 1930s vintage pattern

[@sashak-r6621]

Looks amazing on you!

[@GwensShenanigans]

Thank you so much!

[@lisascenic]

Your bathing costume is utterly charming. And your honesty about the process is refreshing, and something the internet needs more of. Finally, I’d love to know where you found the pattern, and if you kept notes about it on Ravelry.

[@GwensShenanigans]

Thank you! I got the pattern in etsy from Pamoolah vintage, but she closed her shop last time I checked. I think she is on IG though, if you want the pattern you might try reaching out to her there? I'm sorry, I didn't take any notes, my ravelry page functions as a wish list mostly 😅

[@sallymalnar4625]

Awesome video, I love the suit and your so funny!

[@GwensShenanigans]

Thank you very much!😄

[@jackiejames4551]

It turned out really pretty. Great job.

[@PersonOfNoInterests]

I have so much anxiety associated with cutting my yarn. Sometimes I will just deal with the mess of leaving the second one attached until I've worked a few more rows. I absolutely love the finished product.

[@GwensShenanigans]

Incan totally relate, especially after making that epic mistake knitting this bathing suit 😬 Thank you!❤

[@Jaedeajnx]

Love the relatable content. Also, that is a clever way to steam block, by covering it with a piece of fabric.. I'll have to try that method next time!

[@cheerful_something_something]

AH! I know the pain, I check and check and sometimes the wrong strand jumps onto the scissors. The costume came out great. Good job : )

[@cheerful_something_something]

oh no, and more mistakes. Good thing it's just yarn, it's not what happens, it's what you do about it.

[@GwensShenanigans]

yes, no shortage of mistakes...

[@cheerful_something_something]

@@GwensShenanigans But the honesty of sharing them is super important, so thank you.

[@paigelatham9132]

love it!! Wish I had your skills... if I did I'd make one in a heartbeat

[@GwensShenanigans]

My skills aren't all that spectacular, so don't let that hold you back!

[@corasgrove3474]

It looks great, and love the storytelling.

[@GwensShenanigans]

thank you!❤️

[@joyous1776]

Loved this!!!! You are hilarious and so relatable.

[@GwensShenanigans]

aw, thanks! I'm glad my attempts at comedy are well received 😃

[@joyous1776]

@@GwensShenanigans they are, and it is 100% necessary in these times and greatly appreciated!!

[@lesliecrawford6517]

Looks awesome!

[@GwensShenanigans]

thanks!

[@michellecollins529]

That came out so great! Did/ will you line it? I'm always afraid of the weight of water in an unlined knit/crochet swim suit.

[@GwensShenanigans]

I hadn't thought of lining it other than the crotch tbh, but if it really makes that much of a difference I might consider it!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Super late!! But happy birthday ❤️ I love the swimming suit!

[@GwensShenanigans]

thank you Billy!❤️

[@denisegore1884]

OMG! Finally, someone else who knits 1930s bathing suits and and wears them. The Skirt is actually called the modesty panel.

[@Amarfa]

I hope that we get to see it in the water!

[@GwensShenanigans]

I've been warned against it, but I'm itching to do it just to see what happens 😂

[@Amarfa]

@@GwensShenanigans I'd say 'do it' but you knitted that whole thing by yourself! What would happen to it if you did swim in it?

[@GwensShenanigans]

I've been told it the water will make it so heavy it might end up round my ankles😂

[@Amarfa]

😃 @@GwensShenanigans