SOCKS and SLIPPERS
* 2 patterns added 2 September 2012
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Bairnswear 182: Vintage knitting pattern ladies socks 1940s, 9 designs in all. Tennis with blackberry stitich, or fair isle tops. For rambling in plain rib or different fair isle top, for golf with decorative tops and surface design and a pair for badmington with two differnt top designs, all these knitted in vintage 3ply, which will be similar to modern 4ply, the last pair is for skating and is made in vintage 4ply trimmed with angora, try tenison square to see if modern double knitting would work. All socks are in three sizes 9", 9.5" and 10" foot from toe to heel - this can of course be adjusted, but if made bigger allow for a little more wool.All knitted on 4 needles. photocopy all 9 designs £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 645: Vintage knitting pattern mens socks 1950s. Giving instructions for 4 different types of heel all knitted in 4 needles. Instructions for Dutch Heel, Auto Heel, French Heel and Spiral sock (no heel shape) Instructions for square or round toe. All knitted vintage 3ply try modern 4ply yarn, synthetic will wear better. Tension is 8.5 stitches to the inch on 13 needles to create a firm hard wearing fabric.Pattern has a crease across front but is sound and clean, no knitters marks or rips. 1950's pattern as shown £2.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 1214: Vintage knitting patten childern's socks 1940s. 1 year to 9 years on 2 needles in vintage 2ply which is similar to modern 3ply. Tension is 9.5 stitches to the inch on no 13 needles, (2.25mm) for the larger sizes vintage 3ply is used or modern 4ply, still on 13 needles where tension is 9 stitiches to the inch. These are simple to knit, patterns can be added to the turnovers if wanted.1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 1234: Vintage knitting pattern childrens socks 1940s. Another very useful sock pattern, this time knitted on 4 needles, don't let this worry you, it is very easy to do and very quick, once you have tried it you will only want to knit socks this way. These little kiddies socks are to fit 3 to 7 years and are knitted in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply with oddment for tops.There are 4 designs as shown on the cover. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 1302: vintage knitting pattern for childrens socks 1940s. These are long and short styles to fit 1-12 years (foot measures 4" -9.5") knitted on 2 needles in vintage 3ply, try tension square as modern 4ply might work out better Knitted on size 12 needles (2.75mm) Pattern in great condition. pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 1405: Lovely ankle socks with decorative tops to knit in vintage 3ply wool (try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if this works better for size) on 4needles From 3 years to 12 years size or 5" foot to 9.5" foot. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway K126: vintage knitting booklet 1940s sock patterns. This is a fabulous peice of social history! This little book has patterns for socks and stocking for the tiniest baby to grandma! Girls ankle socks, boys school socks with school colours in tops, Mens socks in rib, with heels turned or no heel (spiral) plain stocking stitch, fancy tops, mens tennis socks, mens football socks, great fair isle socks, special men's socks for tropical climes! several different patterns for bed socks and a even a pattern for long socks to wear after an operation! Ladies stocking, girls stockings in rib, mountineering socks and stockings, sea-boot stockings, wader stockings for the fishemen, ladies walking socks, tennis socks and footlets. The cover is creased, but the book is clean and a great source of inspiration. A lot of the patterns have instructions for both 2 and 4 needles. 24 pages.1940's Don't forget to work a tenison square and remember that vintage 2ply is similar to modern 3ply and vintage 3ply is similar to modern 4ply and vintage 4ply could possibly be modern double knitting - although for this ply it is not a golden rule, so essential you try a tension square in both modern 4ply and double knitting to assess the one nearest to the original used. You can always change needle size to help get the correct size. photocopy £3.99 pdf £2.99 |
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Bestway K126: Here are some of the many designs in the above book, only the covers are in colour. There are 24 pages and over 40 designs. |
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Bestway 603: Great vintage knitting pattern slippers.1930s 1940sAlso other great gifts, including a hot water bottle cover, hangers and knitted bag. The slippers or bed bootes are knitted in vintage 3ply try modern 4ply for a better fit and large size 1 (7.50mm) wooden needles. So they are quick to make. There is also instructions for a rose button hole flower. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 682: Vintage knitting pattern mens gloves socks 1940s. Knitted on 2 needles in vintage 4 ply. Work tension square to see if modern double knitting might give a better result. Sewing cotton is knitted in with the wool at the heel and toe for strengthening. More golve patterns on men's pages1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 741: Great vintage knitting pattern socks early 1940s. Produced during WW2 - how to re-foot socks! Also a pattern for men's socks, this is also entitled as First Aid for Socks. Includes pictures and instructions, knitted on 4 needles. Pattern is a bit worse for wear with a fold acrose the centre and a few nicks and bends along edges. Great piece of social history. Original pattern as shown and described £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 788: vintage knitting pattern slippers sandals handbag 1940s. All worked in extra thick wool rug was used in the 1940's when this pattern was available. They are all crochet. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 799: Childrens slippers shoes sandals 1940s. All made in rug wool - all knitted to fit children 2-5 years, bedroom slippers, mary Jane shoes, sandles and cross over strappy sandals just like Mum's. Lovely retro pattern soles worked in knitting. One of my favourite patterns! photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Bestway 987: Vintage knitting pattern wartime. 1940s Gloves socks to match in a simple rib knitted in vintage 3ply *(modern 4ply) knitted on 4 needles. Ideal for LAND ARMY GIRLS - great for authentic re-enactment days or college project. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1158: Lovely vintage knitting pattern 1940's childs gloves socks. 4-10 year olds in 2 colour check design in vintage 3ply.So try modern 4ply -2 needle method. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1163: Lovely vintage knitting pattern 1930's baby socks 1-4 years, two needles using only one ounce of 3ply per pair.(30g), there are 4 designs including a Fair Isle and embroidered pair. How cute are these, so easy to make and so retro! photocopy £1.99 pdf£1.50 |
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Bestway 1164: Fabulous vintage slipper knitting pattern 1930s. Carpet slippers made from carpet yarn. This pattern has 6 designs for crochet slippers childrens and adults - pre-made soles are suggested, but with a little ingenuity soles can be crochet, made from felt, use old slippers or shoes for shape of sole. This would also have been available through the Austerity Years of the war. Great for that Christmas surprise! phocotcopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1184: Great vintage knitting pattern 1940s socks. Three pairs of bed socks, but they are nice enough to wear as ordinary socks. Knitted in 3ply on 2 or 4 needles. See Bedsocks and Hot Water Bottle page for more BED Socks. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1196: Vintage slipper knitting pattern. 1930s. Children's bedroom slippers for 18months to 6 years - great Christmas gift! It is never too early to start those Christmas projects. These patterns would have been available through out the 1940s war years pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1222: vintage 1940s pattern crochet knitting slippers. There are instructions for three different pairs of slippers in this pattern - all easy to make and do not need shop bought soles. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1246: Fabulous mens slipper knitting pattern 1940's. Although ready made soles are used, they can be home made from felt or croched or knitted or even cork can be used, or ready made insoles. I do believe Coats, see links pages, still do them. There are knitted and crocheted designs in this pattern to fit sizes 8, 9, 10, 11 knitted in various yarn, alway work a tension square to see if hook or needles need changing. This would make a great project for next Christmas - something very different and practical! photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1339: Vintage slipper knitting pattern for all the family. 1930s 1940s. There are crochet slippers for 2-3 years old and knitted styles for 2-8 and adults.pattern is in good condition. Pattern as shown £2.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1348: Vintage knitting patterns 1940s wartime. 4 styles of ankle socks for 10-12 year olds knitted on 4 needles in 3ply, try knitting in 4ply for larger sizes, knit a tension square and so how you can experiment with these lovely old patterns - be brave! photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1385. Vintage knitting pattern knitted slippers 1940's 4 different styles, the soles can be made from ready bought insoles, especially the fluffy topped type, or knitted or felted, great Christmas project Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2037: Lovely vintage baby socks knitting pattern 1940s. 4 sweet patterns for ankle socks for 1-4 years old knitted in 3ply. Knitted simply on 2 needles. So cute! colour photocopy £1.99 £1.50 |
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Bestway A2493: Great vintage sock knitting pattern school girls - this is a blast from the past, I used to knit my own school socks in the 1950's, from a pattern just like this. 2 and 4 needles designs. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway B3218: Great vintage aran knitting pattern cable long socks hat for walking in the country. From the 1950's. Knitted in 4ply - ideal for autumn walking. Try Alpaca for a super soft, comfortable sock and warm hat - alpaca has the abiltiy to keep you warm in the cold and cool in the heat -give it a try. See links for farmers with Alpaca wool for sale colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Emu Ideas Slippers -1: Great vintage ladies slippers knitting pattern 1960s. This pair have lovely fair isle design and knitted in double knitting to fit 4-5 and 6-6. The pattern suggests slipper soles, which are no longer available, but you can use insoles, felt or knit the bottoms. I am trying to source some slipper soles from abroad at the moment. photocopy £1.25 pdf £1.00 |
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*Emu Ideas Slippers-2: Great vintage knitting pattern for childs slippers 1960s. Here are instructions for slippers to fit size 6, uses pre-made soles but this come be substituted with felt or insoles. Knitted in double knitting wool in two colours. photocopy £1.25 pdf £1.00 |
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Emu 814: Lovely vintage baby sock knitting pattern 1950's. 4 different styles knitted in vintage 3ply, work in modern 4ply for a better size match or modern 3ply for smaller sizes and modern baby double knitting for larger. They are all worked from just one ounce which is about 30g Foot length from 4.5"-4.5", but this can be varied. For more baby sock patterns visit the baby pages. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Emu 6712: Vintage 1970s sock knitting pattern. Also instructions for gloves, scarf and hat all in double knitting - socks to fit foot length 8, 9, 10, and 11 inches with adjustable length. Pattern is in great condition. original pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Emu 6715: Vintage slipper knitting pattern 1970s. Knitted in double knitting and 4ply for adults and children. 6 different styles. Great gift idea, think ahead for Christmas 2012! colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Greenock 39: Great vintage knitting pattern ladies ankle socks fair isle tops. 1937 Three different designs. Advertised as Ladies Tennis or Golfing Socks. Great for authentic plays, TV, re-enactment groups or just to be fashionable. Easy to knit and so pretty to wear. 4 needles, knitted in vintage 3ply, you will need to work a tension square to see if you need to change needles or ply of wool sometimes modern 4ply works better - but remeber for socks you need a firm fabric, so dont use to large a needle size. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Homecraft 333: vintage childrens slippers knitting pattern 1940s. Bedroom slippers in crochet for 3-4 years, sole 6" long, knitted bootee 3-4 years ole 6" long soles made from flannel or felt and knitted 'wellie' sock for 6-8 yers old. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Knitpat 20: Great vintage knitting pattern ladies stockings 1940's. Knitted in a fine vinage 2ply so try modern 3ply on size 2mm or 14 imperial needles in a tension square to see if this will work, these are knitted on two needles so are quite easy to do and easy to adjust in length, foot length 9" again easy to adjust to size, worked in a lacy rib. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Ladyship 158: Great vintage sock knitting pattern First World War possibly early 1900's. This pattern is knitted in vintage 3ply which is similar to modern 4ply, the socks use 4 needles and so do a couple of the slippers to give a smooth finish. Instructuons for bigger sizes given. 4 different slipper designs and two sock designs.8 pages photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Ladyship 3148: Great vintage sock knitting pattern childrens socks stockings 1940's. To fit children 2-9 years foot from 5.5"-6" and in sizes to fit 4-5 years 6.5"-7" foot. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square, knitted on 4 needles. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Lister Lee K1529F: Fabulous mens vintage fair isle waistcoat vintage knitting pattern 1980s. This one comes from the early 1980s, so is still relatively vintage. Worked in a more modern 4ply, so just check with a tension square that you don't need to change needles and that your tension is correct. This pattern has instructions for waistcoat, socks and slip over (tank top) and is also suitable for ladies. Sizes 32-40 inches (81-102cm) The pattern has a clear tape to the bottom part of the spine but is otherwise clean. original pattern as shown £1.50 |
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Lycardet187: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern stockings 1940s three different designs, knitted on 4 needles for that professiona look, as size 15 needles are used it would be a fine rayon or cotton yarn that was used, no measurements given, work your own tension square and see how many stitches are required to work you measurements and adjust pattern accordingly, you can try size 2mm or 14 imperial needles in a fine rayon yarn and see how the sizing works out no date probably 1940's again. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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M&C 282: Vintage knitting pattern aran SOCKS, mittens, hat and scarf 1969. To fit foot length 9.5" but this can be altered quite easily. The stockings take 4 2oz balls which is about 250g. The whole set takes 10 x 2oz balls about 600g of aran wool. Pattern has a crease to the centre, but is in good condition otherwise. See ARAN pages for more aran knitting. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Maygroves 237: Here we have another vintage knitting pattern for ladies stockings, 1940. knitted on two needles in hoisery yarn, a silky rayon yarn on size 13 imperial needles (2.75mm) There are two different patterns, no sizes given, easy to knit to size using pair of socks, lengthen or shorten as required. As these yarns are no longer made it is a case of trial and error to find one that works, but there are many cotton or synthetic yarns similar to choose from, just make sure it is fine, look at the crochet threads and work samples to see how they streatch and feel when knitted up. I have a very small sample of this thread in my collection which looks like a 20 cotton or 3ply yarn. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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King Cole 6D: vintage sock knitting pattern 1940s. 3 and 4ply sock wool Mens socks foot length upto 11 inches. Worked on 4 needles. We can supply old double pointed needles in sets of four in most sizes. pattern has puch holes at spine otherwise in very good condition. A challenge for the New Year! Not as hard as it sounds, many of our grandmothers regularly knitted mens socks, especially during the World Wars. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Ladyship L601: Vintage knitting pattern men’s socks, lovely little booklet from a bygone age probably 1920’s.
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*Patons Fair Book1-3 ankle socks: Great vintage knitting pattern socks with fair isle top 1940s. This pattern is for sweet ankle socks with fair isle top to fit 8, 8.5 and 9 inches along bottom of foot heel to toe. Worked in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply on 4 needles. There are 3 different patterns for these socks. 3 small charts provided. Great project, easier than you think! Foot length can be adjusted. photocopy pattern £1.99 pdf sent to the computer £1.50 |
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*Patons Fair Book1-20socks: Great vintage knitting pattern socks with fair isle top 1940s. This pattern is for boys long socks with fair isle top to fit 8, 8.5 and 9.5 inches along bottom of foot heel to toe. Worked in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply on 4 needles. There are 3 different patterns for these socks as above. 3 small charts provided. Great project, easier than you think! Foot and leg length can be adjusted. photocopy pattern £1.99 pdf sent to the computer £1.50 |
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Patons 507: Great vintage sock knitting pattern 1940s. another rare find! Fair isle gloves, socks and scarf set in 4ply cover is a little scuffed at edges but nice pattern.Suitable for the ladies too! photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Patons C18-10: Slippers: Great vintage slipper knitting pattern 1950s. Very easy to knit and quick! To fit a meduim foot, easy to make larger or smaller in chunky knit. photocopy £1.25 pdf £1.00 |
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Patons C18-11: Slippers: Great vintage slipper knitting pattern 1950s .Another easy to knit pair again to fit average size foot, once a pair has been made, you will see how easy it is to change the size by using smaller or larger needlles. photocopy £1.25 pdf £1.00 |
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Poppleton 503: chick slippers: Vintage knitting pattern babies pompom slippers. Suitable for a toddler, no size given, great little item, ideal for bazaars or extra gift at chirstmas. colour photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.00 |
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Robin 382: Great vintage knitting pattern 1940's mens Argyll socks. Charts included. Knitted in a form of 4ply with a tension of 9.5 stitches to the 1" on size 13 needles (2.25mm) although knitted on two needles it is suggested that they had points at both ends. I have many vintage sock needles in stock if you should need them £2.00 per pair or £3.00 per set of 4 plus postage. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Robin 511:Vintage knitting pattern childrens socks. 1950s. 3 months to 5 years. Knitted in size 13 needles o was probably similar to modern 3ply, could use a cotton for these as I did in the early 1960's for my daughters. Robin Perle wasa shiny synthetic yarn similar to rayon or shiny cotton. If you use cotton try a lager size needle. Work a tension square any way to make sure the needle size is sutable for the size you wish to knit.It referes to hanks, in this case the hanks were 1oz or approx 29g. Pattern in very good condition. pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Scotch Wool Shop 6: Vintage knitting pattern mens 1930s. ribbed or plain socks. Knitted Comforts for Seafarers, produced by the Ladies Guild, knitted garments for men a sea, knitted in 4 needles in vintage 4ply and double, knitting knitted on small needles to give thick, firm fabric to keep out the cold and damp. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 408: vintage knitting pattern ankle socks 1940s. Instructions for 2 or 4 needles, Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4-ply or sock wool. foot length 9.5 inches or desired length, a pattern can be added to turn overs if required. Pattern in very good condition. original pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1052: Vintage knitting pattern for ankle socks and footlets. 1940's pattern for a pair of footlets and ankle socks, instructions given for 2 needles or 4 needles, my mother said she made these during her time in W.R.A.F in 1943 in her off time, knitted in vintage 3ply which is seimilar to modern 4ply. Pattern in great condition 1940's original pattern as shown £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1159: Vintage knitting pattern for mens argyll socks knitted on 2 needles in vintage 3ply. Try tension square with modern 4ply 1940's pattern. Pattern in very good condition. original pattern as shown £2.50 photocopy £2.99 (8 pages) pdf £1.50
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Sirdar 7286: Great vintage mens sock knitting pattern argyll 1950's - knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square 10 stitches to 1" on size 11 needles with double points over the rib, knitted on 4 needles or 9 stitches to 1" on size 12 over the stocking stitch for the other two pairs. Pattern in great condition. Small charts included as well as instructions. original booklet as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Twilleys 110: Vintage knitting pattern ladies ankle socks 1940s.5 different styles knitted in knitting cotton on very fine needles so it is probably similar to 40 cotton, there is no recommended tension so it would have to be by trial. These do knit up nicely but have not done this particular pattern yet. Pattern in great condition, original pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 322: Vintage CROCHET patten slippers for men ladies 1930s 1940s. Worked in in double strands of vintage 3ply, nearer modern double knitting, work tension square to make sure. You can create your own soles by drawing round you foot and making a sole peice from leather, felt or other thick fabric. You can alsways knit or crichet a sole shaped peice. It is still postible to obtain soles to sew on from craft shops, when i find a supply I will add details. The supplier I had no longer keeps them. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50. |
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Weldons 424: Vintage SEWING pattern slippers, 1940s. Satin ones for a lady and lether cloth or leather for a gentleman.This gives instructions on how to measure your foot and make your own sole, they also suggest carpet underfelt, purchased insoles, felt etc. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 433: very useful retro vintage baby sock knitting pattern 1940s. 1-4 years old, socks are knitted on 2 needles and are simple to do - and so fashionable at the moment. 4 different designs. Pattern is a little runpled and with a few nicks to side edge, but sound. pattern as shown £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Weldons 537: Vintage CROCHET patten for sandals 1930/40's. Fabulous shoes made for the summer, it suggests using thick insoles as a sole,which is easily replaceable as it wears. There are instuctions for making the wedge from cork, cardboard! or wood. The benifit from these shoes are that they will fit as you make the to match your own foot and arch shape. My mother made a pair for herself one summer in 1940 out of fine string and cork inner soles, a bit of glue and a lot of luck - they lasted the summer and she replaced the soles the following year. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons A1024: Vintage knitting pattern 1940's socks gloves in simple stocking stitch socks on 4 needles - good pattern for learning to knit on 4 needles - it is really easy - and great fun. pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Wendy 2618: vintage knitting pattern for a selection of socks knitted in modern 4ply. Sizes 7", 8.25", 9.50", 11" foot - but they are adjustable as you worok adding or decreasing the number of rows when working th sole or food part, knitted on 2 needles. Pattern has some creases and a few notations at edge of pattern for smaller size.late 1970's colour photocopy £1.99 pdf 1.50 |
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Winter socks and gloves ST6: vintage knitting pattern mens check socks gloves 1940s. From booklet, to match above cardigan or would make a nice christmas gift for a golfer or a man who follows country pursuits. photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.50 |