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*Advent Tree and 25 Decorations. Fabulous modern knitting pattern from the Simply Knitting Book last year. Instructions to knit a tree in Funky Fur yarn and 25 different decorations all in double knitting, the 14 shown plus pixie and a polar bear, piggy and a reindeer, mouse and a snowflake, orange toadstool and differnt hearts, pair of gloves and a mistletoe berry. All in fabulous condition. Still in copyright. original 24 oage booklet as shown £5.50 SOLD |
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*Robin 2378: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for a Christmas stocking from the 1970s knitted in double knitting, measures 18.5 inches (47cm) when finished. Small scrap of pink felt for face and hands is suggested. Try putting some fair isle bands on this pattern instead of the santa for a festive look for gown ups! In very good condition colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bairnswear 1699: Great vintage knitting pattern from 1960s for a Christmas stocking in double knitting, colourful and adjustable in length or knit in a chunky or arn weight to get a wider stocking(more things to go in then!!) Not available at present
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Bestway 929: Vintage toy knitting pattern. Great Christmas knitting! Mr. Gnome 12" tall and Father Christmas 12" tall knitted in oddments of DK. SEE TOY PAGE FOR MORE FABULOUS PATTERNS photocopy only at present £1.99 or pdf £1.50 |
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*Star135: Santa doorknob-Tree Trim: Great for trimming tree or wreath or hanging from door knob at Christmas. Late 1940s colour photocopy £1.50 £1.25 |
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*Star 135: Festive Friends: Not crochet or knitting, just woolly toys - great idea for Christmas and can be used to trim the tree or wreath. Just oddments of wool needed, along with some felt. Includes the one above as well. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Wendy 5069: Great little winter character, cuddly snowman with robin and scarf. 12.5" (32cm) knitted in Velvet Flake or any other fancy yarn that will make similar finish. NEW still in copyright mark where price lable fell off. 2010 Ready for Christmas stocking - never too early to start knitting for CHRISTMAS! one only original pattern as shown £1.50 |
| LADIES FAIR ISLE WITH A CHRISTMAS FLAIR | |
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*Bestway 1823: Isn't this just fabulous? Great vintage knitting pattern for a jumper, mitts and kitten hood in 3ply, work tension square, and try modern 4ply pure wool. to fit 32"-34" bust. Again for bigger size try double knitting. 1940's Pattern in great condition. colour Photocopy of pattern £2.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 1993: A stunning CHRISTMAS fair isle jumper pattern from the early 1940s with reindeer and trees! Worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply to fit bust 36" I love this one, the pattern suggests red with white reindeer and trees. For being over 60 years old it is amazingly fashionable. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 3808: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern. Lovely warm Christmas jumper knitted in double knitting, a nice simple pattern Fair Isle to get you started or for a quick knit. To fit upto a 39 inch chest with slash neck, this style was often known as a 'sloppy joe' in the 1950/60's. This vintage pattern comes from the late 1950/early 1960's and is in lovely condition. Pattern in a very good condition colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Copley 1623: 1940's lovely vintage pattern with reindeers across the yoke, also includes instructions for bolero. knitted in vintage 3ply, very unusual pattern.Try modern 4ply and always work a tension square. colour photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Emu 2057: Late 1950's pattern for fair isle hats in double knitting for ladies and men, in nice used condition, but has a crease across the centre. For more hats see Ladies hats, gloves and bags page and men's pages. Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Patons 517L: Lovely polo neck jumper with a skater and skier motif knitted in the design. Worked in vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if this works better to size) Pattern also includes instructions for the skirt to be kntted. Pattern worn and a little rumpled with minor tears to front edge. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Sirdar 7751: A great vintage knitting pattern from the 1950s for real Christmassy jumper. Fair isle at its best! Worked in 4ply, so do a tensions quare in modern 4ply to see if you need to change needles, To fit 34", 36" and 38" bust. colour photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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*Target 1082: Vintage fair isle knitting pattern for ski jumper with skiers as motif across front and fir trees at cuffs. From the 1950s. Worked in vintage 4ply, so work a tension square to see if you need to change needles. To fit34"-36" bust colours suggested royal blue with green, red, light blue yellow and black oddments. Great for the slopes in January 2012 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 669: Fabulous 1940's Reindeer fair isle jumper in 3ply 36-37 bust. If knitted in modern 4ply may work out better, try tension square first.. Photocopy £1.99 (original pattern is in black and white) pdf £1.50 |
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*Wendy 442: A great ski jumper with fair isle skier motif from the 1950s. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 34" bust. Could be worked plain with out the motifs. Be the talk of the slopes in 2012! colour photocopy £1.99 (reformatted as it is in quite a bad way) pdf £1.50
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Bairnswear 548: Great christmas 1940s vintage fair isle knitting pattern with reindeers/stags for men,s V neck jumper. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tensions quare. To fit 37"-38" chest. photocopy £1.99 pdf £!.50 |
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Bellmans 1013: Lovely vintage knitting pattern from 1960's for jumper and hat for him and her. Knitted in double knitting for hers and his is knitted in a chunky. Lovely and cosy for the winter. Hat instructions included. Pattern in great condition original pattern as shown £3.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway B3227: Want to lookl great on the slopes next season, then here is great look. Vintage fair isle ski sweater knitting pattern form 1950s, knitted in double knitting to for 40" chest, for bigger size try larger needles or a chunky yarn. (pure wool is always warmer!) Pattern in great condition colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Emu 4052: Fabulous vintage fair isle knitting pattern for ment with snowflake design to fit chest 42" knitted in Apollo, a thicker chunky yarn, try aran, work a tension square to see which yarn will suit or work a needles change to get size needed. Pattern in good condition original pattern as shown £3.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1661: Great vintage knitting pattern from the 1950's for next Christmas - start early! To fit chest 34", 36" and 38" Knitted in double knitting. This pattern in great condition, just a little wear to edges. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 754: Great vintage knitting pattern, just right for a vintage Christmas! Knitted in vintage 3ply - try a tension square for modern 4ply, change needles if required. To fit 40"-42" chest. 1940's. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Patons 85: Truly fabulous pattern from the early 1950s, stunning fair isle design for the ski slopes or a great look in the fashionable winter sports centres of the world - on a chilly day! Worked in vintage 3ply - try modern 4ply in a tension square for correct tension. No colours suggested, but use only two; a light and dark shade for true retro look - black and white is classic. Navy and white is also very chic. Chart included. To fit 38-40 inch chest. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Weldons B1140: Fabulous vintage 1950s fair isle knitting pattern for men's and ladies fair isle sweater and cardigan with stages. To fit 38-40 inch chest for men and 34-36 inch bust for ladies. There are instructions for the ladies cardigan in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply (double knitting for a large size - but don't forget you will need extra yarn for this size) and the mans jumper in vintage 4ply so try modern double knitting. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 3676: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern for 4-10 year old girl or boy. Great Christmas jumper knitted in double knitting, work tension square to see if a change of needles is need for a good fit. Instuctions are in 3 different sizes, chest 23"-29". 1950's Pattern is in good condition, but does have a few biro underlining throught. original pattern as shown and described £1.99 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*BestwayB2742:Fabulous vintage early 1950's pattern for girls fair isle jacket. to fit 7-9 years knitted in vintage 4ply, so may well knit up in modern double knitting, work tension square on needles suggested and see if a different size is needed to get the correct size, chest 26"-28", great for Christmas gift. By adjusting wool ply and needles this could be made a size smaller or a size larger. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Marriners 252: Fabulous little vintage knitting pattern for a coat and hat to fit 2-3 years and 3-4 years with little scottie and westie on leads.1955, knited in vintage 3ply so will probably work in modern 4ply, use tension square to adjust needle size if needed. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Norgay D132: Great vintage fair isle set for Christmas. Norwegian style hat and jacket knitted in 6ply wool, try aran in a tension square and see if you can adjust needles to get correct fit. 3-7 years. Instructions for working with two needles or a circular needle. This is a really lovely design and can be worked in double knitting on smaller needles for a smaller size. 1960's colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Patons 624: Great vintage knitting pattern for young boys fair isle jumper and lumber jacket. To fit 10-11 years or 30" chest. Knitted in double knitting work tension square to see if a size change in needles would help. Charts included for the design - very Chrismassy in red and white! 1950's photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.50
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Patons 726: Great vintage knitting pattern for young boys, 13-16 years, one of which has reindeer on the front, great lumber jacket. To fit 33" and 35" knitted in 4ply, so try double knitting for bigger size, changing needles as needed. All the other items are the same sizes and the same applies if you require a larger size then try double knitting and a larger needle size. For more youth patterns see the men's pages. For more cricket jumpers see CRICKET and TENNIS KNITS page, and the men's fair isle has several more this size.Pattern in great condition 1950's original pattern as shown £2.50 pdf £1.99
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