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SOCKS and SLIPPERS
* 19 patterns added 30th January 2010
see WOOL page for vintage and new wool suitable for these clothes
These patterns are genuine vintage original items, but due to their scarcity some of these patterns are only available as photocopies at present (copyright permitting) Our Photocopies are of the highest quality, the cover is on photo quality paper - if the original is in colour, the photocopy is in colour.
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*Bairnswear 182: Vintage knitting pattern for ladies socks, 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. 1940's photocopy all 9 designs £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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*Bairnswear 645: Vintage knitting pattern for men's socks 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 for childern's socks from 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 for children's. 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.1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bairnswear 1302: vintage knitting pattern for children's socks. 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. 1940's pattern as shown £2.25 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 113: For Men in the Fleet: knitted comfort from home during the 1939-1945 World War. Balaclava, two scarves and two pairs of socks - great peice of social history. Ideal for re-enactment societies, school or college project. Great for adventureres and explorers! Also a trip down memory lane. photocopy £1.99 (original is in black and white) pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway K126: vintage knitting booklet for sock patterns for all the family. 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. pdf £3.99 |
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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 for slippers as well as 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. 1930/40's photocopy of whole pattern £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 682: Vintage knitting pattern for men's gloves and socks 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. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 788: vintage knitting pattern for slippers, sandals and handbag worked in extra thick wool rug was used in the 1940's when this pattern was available. They are all crochet. Pattern is in good condition, a little yelowed with age photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 799: Children's slippers, shoes and sandals made in rug wol from the 1940's - 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. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Bestway 987: Gloves and socks to match in a simple rib knitted in vintage 3ply *(modern 4ply) knitted on 4 needles. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1158: Lovely vintage pattern for gloves and socks for 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 pattern for baby socks 1-4 years, two needles using only one ounze of 3ply per pair., there are 4 designs including a Fair Isle and embroidered pair. 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf£1.50 |
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Bestway 1164: Carpet slippers made from carpet yarn. From the 1930's this pattern has 6 designs for crochet slippers childrens and adults - pre-made soles are suggested, but with alittle ingenuity soles can be crochet, pade from felt and or the soles sold by Patons may fit the patterns - I will get more information on these and post it on site.Pattern in good sound condition, little discoloured with age. phocotcopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1184: Three pairs of bed socks, but they are nice enough to wear as ordinary socks. Knitted in 3ply on 2 or 4 needles. 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1196: Children's bedroom slippers for 18months to 6 years - great Christmas gift! It is never too early to start those Christmas projects. 1930's photocpy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1222: vintage 1940's pattern for crochet and knitting slippers. There are instructions for three different pairs of slippers in this pattern - all easy to make and do not need shop vought soles. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1339: Vintage slipper pattern for all the family. There are crochet slippers for 2-3 years old and knitted styles for 2-8 and adults. 1930's pattern is in good condition. Pattern as shown £5.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 1348: 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! 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1385. Knitted slippers from the 1940's In fabulous condition. Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2037: Lovely vintage pattern with 4 sweet patterns for ankle socks for 1-4 years old knitted in 3ply. Knitted simply on 2 needles.1940's colour photocopy £1.99 £1.50 |
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Bestway A2493: Great sock pattern for 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: cable long socks and hat for walking in the country. Knitted in 4ply - ideal for spring 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 out wool pages. 1950's colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Comforts 98: great vintage pattern from the early 1940's for socks, balaclava and mitts - ideal for gunners, tank crew, on board ship or aircraft - multi service comforts from home.Great for enactment societies, school or collage projects of for the outdoor sports man. Or just a trip down memeory lane. photocopy £1.99 ( original black and white) pdf £1.50 |
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Homecraft 333: vintage pattern for slippers for children. 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. Pattern had been folded so has creases acrros and down centre, but is sound and clean - probably 1940's. pattern as shown £3.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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King Cole 6D 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.late 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Ladyship L601: men’s socks, lovely little booklet from a bygone age probably 1920’s
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Patons 507: another rare find! 1940’s fair-isle gloves, socks and scarf set in 4ply cover is a little scuffed at edges but in nice condition otherwise. Suitable for the ladies too! photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Poppleton 503: chick 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 511:Vintage knitting pattern for children's socks from 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.early 1950's pattern as shown £2.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Scotch Wool Shop 6: Vintage knitting pattern for mens 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.1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Sirdar 408: vintage knitting pattern for ankle socks 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 1940's original pattern as shown £2.25 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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*Twilleys 110: Vintage knitting pattern for ladies ankle socks. 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, 1940's original pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Weldons 322: Vintage CROCHET patten for slippers for men and ladies. 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.1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50. |
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*Weldons 424: Vintage SEWING pattern for slippers, 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, purchase insoles etc.1930's colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 433: very useful and very retro vintage pattern from the 1940-'s for socks for 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 £3.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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*Weldons 537: Vintage CROCHET patten for sandals. 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 1930/40's. 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 pattern from the 1940's for socks and 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 £2.50 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 Original pattern as described £1.75 colour photocopy ( marks and creases removed) £1.99 pdf 1.50 |
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Winter socks and gloves ST6: From booklet, to match above cardigan or would make a nice christmas gift for a golfer or a man who follows country pursuits.1940's photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.50 |
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