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Vintage Knitting Patterns - Ladies FairIsle PAGE 1
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*12 patterns added 13th March 2010
WHERE VINTAGE 3PLY IS STATED TRY USING MODERN 4PLY - WORK TENSION SQUARE FIRST TO SEE IF A CHANGE OF NEEDLES IS NEEDED.
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Bairnswear Rae: sleeveless pullover in vintage 3ply to fit 35/36 bust. This slipover is very retro but at the same time has a timeless chic. 1940's pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 542: Vintage 3ply cardigan with fair isle across the shoulders. 39/40 bust. Pattern worn with a few tears at edges. Clean. 1940's pattern. Pattern as shown £3.75 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 543: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies fair isle top with skiers. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply to fit a 33"bust, knit on large needles a larger size. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 541: Very retro short sleeved jumper from the 1940's. pattern is in great condition apart for removal of price at top of page. Knitted in vintage 3ply it fits 38/39" bust, designed especially for the fuller figure. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bairnswear 735: Great jumper with show jumping motifs, knitted in vintage 4ply so modern double knitting will keep the wearer snug whilst riding or watching showjumping.34"-36" bust. Edges tatty few fairnt marks on back page. Rare and unusual pattern f rom the early 1950's. original pattern as shown and described £3.75 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50. |
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Bairnswear 2209: Great vintage fair isle knitting patternfor a ladies jumper with reindeers. Knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 35-36 inc chest. For a larger size change needles. see also Weldons on page two for more reindeers. 1940 original pattern as shown £6.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 2177: Lovely vintage pattern from the 1940's knitted in vintage 3ply to fit bust size 33/34" for larger size try modern 4ply or a change of needles size or both, check tension. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 901: Three cosy hoods, on in Fair Isle, to fit 16, 17, and 18 inch round face in vintage 3ply. Pattern a little worn at edges. 1940 For more ladies hats, gloves and scarves in FAIR ISLE Pattern as shown £2.75 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 903: Lovely vintage pattern in stunning condition from the 1940's. Knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 35" bust will knit up to fit 36" if 4ply pure merino wool is used - always work a tension square before you start and change your needles to knit the required size. All patterns have instructions on tension - vintage or modern. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1388: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for fair isle jumper with short sleeves with unusual pattern which gives the impression of smocking. To fit 35" chest, knitted in vintage 3ply, use size larger needles and should make 36" bust. Work tension square to see if this will work. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1419: Fabulous fair isle knitting pattern for ladies junmper with pattern that is just right for christmas. Would look stunning in red with white, 34" bust.1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1438: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern.Lovely rose trellis Fair Isle pattern to fit 35" bust, knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. The tension is 15stitches to 2" and 9 rows to 1" knitted on imperial 9 (3.75mm). The trellis is embroidered on after the garment is finished. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1458: Lovely vintage fair isle knitting pattern for 36" bust. You can make a size larger by using thicker wool or larger needles. The pattern is in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and a tension square. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway1471: This geat vintage fair isle knitting pattern has a great range of sizes and suitable for male or female. Knitted in vintage 3ply, it is easy to work large one as well by using larger needles or thicker wool. to fit 28", 34" and 38" chest sizes. 1940's SEE ALSO CHILDERN'S FAIR ISLE AND MENS FAIR ISLE PAGES photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1480: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern for a jumper. This is for the jumper that goes with the cardigan below.early 1940's.Vintage 3ply wool, try modern 4ply and to fit a 34" bust. Pattern in good condition, few wear marks. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1481: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern. Fair Isle cardigan in vintage 3ply bust 36 inches, pattern in very good condition. To match the jumper above. original pattern as described £5.75 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1490: Beautiful vintage fair isle jumper knitting pattern from the 1940's.To fit bust34" knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if a change on needles is also needed. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1491. Beautiful vintage Fair Isle cardigan knitting patten in vintage 3ply, using 6 contrasts 36-38 inch bust 1940's Pattern is in great condition.Try using modern 4ply. original pasttern as shown £5.25 colour Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1510: vintage knitting pattern from the 1940's with Fleur-de-Lys motif to fit 33" bust, knitted in vintage 3ply -try modern 4ply and a change to larger needle size for a size larger, work tension square first. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1514: Easy to knit vintage fair isle knitting pattern for a tank top to fit size 32" to 34" bust, in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply or double knitting for lager sizes, dont forget to change needle size to keep fabric flexable 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1515: Vintage Fair Isle Cardigan knitting pattern to fit bust 36" in vintage 3ply. Pattern is bit tatty at edges due to being published in the early 1940's and the economy drive to save paper during the war a lot of patterns at this time were printed smaller and on cheap paper. However this little pattern is clean and sound, just the edges begining to suffer. 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1530: Great little vintage knitting pattern for a jumper with a fair isle collar, knitted seperately. Knitted in vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply) 34"-35" bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1552: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for short sleeved jacket, bonnet and mittens for chilly winter days - would make a great Christmas gift to a retro minded friend daughter or neice, knitted in vintage 3ply from the 1940's to fit Bust 32inches. Knitted in modern 4ply will bring the bust size upto 34inches, try in double knitting for an even larger size, 36". Work tension swatch for guide to stitches per inch in differnet wools and on different needles. Pattern faded and with crease across centre (pdf and photocopy version shown in picture here) original pattern as described £2.25 photocopy £1.99 (original pattern is in black and white) pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1632: Vintage knitting pattern for a tank top in fair isle vintage 3ply , try modern 4ply to see if this works better.To fit bust 32 inches. For a larger size try bigger needles or thicker ply or even both. 1940's Condition as showm wear and crease down centre. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1633: Fabulous vintage fair isle knitting pattern willow pattern jumper in 2 colours, buttons at shoulder, 34 inch bust. 1940's worked in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply for better fit.Pattern a little worn, but in good condition, crease across centre, small tear to bottom edge, not bad for 69 years old! original pattern as decribed £3.50 Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1640: Fabulous vintage 1940's pattern for Tyrolean jumper knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 35 inch bust, fastened wth press studs and hooks and eyes.pattern in great condition original pattern £5.75 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1655: Versatile vintage knitting pattern for a jumper to match cardigan below in vintage 3ply to fit 36 inch bust. Try modern 4ply for a better fit and wider colour range of wools. 1940's photocopy £1.99 (original pattern is black and white) pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1656: Fair Isle cardigan to match above jumper knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 36"-38" bust. Try modern 4ply 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1689: Charming vintage knitting pattern for a jumper in vintage 3ply with fair Isle yolk. 34 inch bust.Try working in modern4ply, work a tension square first to see if adjustment needs a needle change as well. 1940's Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 1720: Simple but very retro, this lovely vintage fair isle knittin pattern is from the 1940's and has a little collar with fair isle and bands at the short sleeve edges, instructions also for long sleeves. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway1731: Fabulous 1940's vintage knitting pattern for jumper with fair isle shoulder panel and panels down front. Smart and chic with loads of vintage charm. Knitted in vinatge 3ply so try modern 4ply and a tension square to see if you need to change needle sizes as well. To fit 34" chest. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1768: Lovely vintage fair isle knitting pattern from the 1940's for a long sleeved jumper. 34" inch bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply which is nearer to modern 4ply, so try a tension square and see if a needle change is also needed. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1787: Very stylish vintage knitting pattern for a twin set for the spring. The borders are knitted seperately for the cardigan and the short sleeved jumper has a fair isle yoke. Bust size 36"to 37", nice to find one a litter larger in the bust, but again using larger needles and 3ply or using 4ply and a size larger needles you will create a larger garment. 1940's Pattern in very good condition.patter in very good condition original pattern as shown £6.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1796: Great vintage knitting pattern for two Dutch Bonnets in 3ply and 4ply to fit average face, nice easy patterns. So retro and practical. 1940's SEE PAGE THREE FOR MORE HATS AND GLOVES IN FAIR ISLE. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1807: Vintage knitting pattern for a Fair Isle jersy with short sleeves in vintage ply matching cardigan is 1808 below. to fit 32-34 inch bust. Work swatch to estimate stitch to inch ratio to see if a large needle size is needed. 1940's Pattern in great condition. original pattern as shown £3.50 Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1808: Cardigan to match above. Pattern in excellent order as above. 1940's original pattern as shown £3.50 Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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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 colour Photocopy of pattern £2.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 1830: Fabulous fair isle jacket knitting pattern rom the 1940's with wilow pattern design - to fit 35" -36" bust knitted in vintage 3ply which was similar to modern 4ply so try tensionsquare and see if a change of needles is also needed. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1884: Vintage fair isle knitting rose garland pattern short sleeved jumper in vintage 3ply to fit bust size 32-34inch bust , try modren 4ply in a tenison square to see if it works better., easy to knit, so dainty and retro for the Spring. Pattern in wonderful condition. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 1880: Pretty 1940's fair isle jumper with rose across the front. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modren 4ply and a tension square to see if you need to change needles. To fit 33"-34" bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1890: Vintage fair isle knitting pattern in vintage 3ply jumper and cardigan (below) with Fair Isle yoke to fit bust 34". 1940'scondition.34" bust Pattern in great condition. original pattern as shown £4.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1891: Cardigan to match above, vintage 3ply wool. Pattern in great condition. 1940's Bust 35-36" 1940s pattern in great condition original pattern as shown £4.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1913: Vintage knitting pattern for short sleeved jumper to fit bust 32", 3ply vintage yarn, try knitting in thicker yarn for bigger size, work tension square to see how many stitches to inch you need. Dont forget you will use more wool if you use a bigger needle and thicker ply 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1921: Simple fair isle pattern knitted in vintage vintage 3ply to fit 34 inch bust. Try modern 4ply forbetter fit or double knitting for 36 inch bust. Work tension square to establish number stitches needed for size required in wool chosen. Don't forget you will use more wool on larger needles and thicker ply. 1947 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1994: Great vintage knittiing pattern for a Dresden Shepherdess Fair Isle - now for something completely different! This delightful short sleeved jumper is so unusual - from the 1940's knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 34"-36" bust. Try modern 4ply . Nice condition original as shown £5.95 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1998: Two colour twinset with fair isle in 3ply. Jumper has short sleeves. Pattern in execellent order. 34-35 inch bust 1940's Great value, two patterns for the price of one! Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2018: Fair Isle jumper with patterned yoke 36" bust knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. Cardigan to match below. 1940's pattern in great condition original pattern as shown £3.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2019: Fair Isle cardigan to match above jumper with fair isle on pocket tops. To fit 38" bust, knitted invintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. 1940's Pattern in nice condition, split to spine original pattern as described £3.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway A2063: Fabulous vintage fair isle knitting pattern - one of my personal favourites. 1940's jumper with love birds knitted into the design (you can always knit the jumper plain and embroider the design, chart included in pattern) pattern in good condition.34"to 36" bust, knitted in 3ply, use modern 4ply for better fitting. If using 4ply calculate for a little extra wool.EMAIL FOR DETAILS ABOUT 4PLY PURE WOOL SUPPLIERS colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway A2065: Lovely vintage long or short sleeved jumper from the 1940's - knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply forbetter fitting. Size stated on pattern medium (32"-34" in vintage 3ply. Modern 4 ply - adjust needle size to get corercct tension for size stated or for the size required. Pattern in very good condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2070: Vintage knitting pattern for a short sleeve jumper, ideal for th chilly days ahead! To fit 36" chest in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply (always work a tension square before you start work, a change of needls size or ply of wool will give different sizes.1940's colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway A2082: Fabulous vintage fair isle knitting pattern for ladies jumper and cardigan set with vyne leaves. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if you need to change needles as well to get correct size. To fit 34"-35" bust, go up a size needles to get 36" (check on tension square) colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 2083: pretty vintage knitting pattern from 1940's with fair isle flowers down the front. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and a tension square to see if a needle change is also needed. To fit 34" bust. pattern as shown £5.95 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2092: Vintage knitting pattern for a twin set with fair isle yoke in 3ply ( try modern 4ply pure wool - size may be slightly larger, work tension square and increase stitches at side edges to required size, easy with this design as very little shaping!) As pattern is rib it will stretch to 38 inches or fit smaller - what a useful pattern! . 1940's Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2094: Great vintage knitting pattern for a fair isle jumper with sweet little true-love knots as the design, to fit a 34" bust worked on size imperial 11 (3mm), bust size 36" is worked from the same pattern but using 10 imperials or 3.25mm and for a 38" bust use size 9 or 3.75mm. This pattern shows how easy it is to make a bigger size simply by using a bigger needle size. Try your tensions square with modern 4ply, this will work better than modern 3ply which is thiner ply than the vintage 3ply.1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 2110: Lovely vintage fair isle kniting pattern with bird and tree design to fit 34"-36" bust knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and a change of needles if needed., great button detail at shoulder. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway B2117: Vintage kniting pattern for a lovely fair isle twinset, here there is two patterns for the price of one! Charted pattern knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply.To fit 38" . 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2126: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern a Fair Isle tank top from the 1940's. To fit a 34" bust knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. This one has a chart to work from which can be a bit easier. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2138: Lovely vintage Fair Isle twin set for a little girl, nice easy one this, start with cardigan and then the jumper - so sweet and so very retro - make a lovely Christmas present! Knitted in vintage 3ply for little girl aged 4-6 years (23-25 inch chest) try modern 4ply, Pattern is in fabulous condition. 1940's pattern (For more childrens fair isle see their own fair isle pages) photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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SEE THIS PATTERN FOR A LARGER BUST SIZE 37"-41" (94cm -104cm) Bestway 2144: Great vintage knitting patten for a fair isle twin set. Grat to find one of these stunning Betway patterns for a larger bust size. This one is for 37-39 inch bust or 39-41 inch bust, knittted in vintage 3ply and there is cardigan and a jumper. photocopy £1.9p pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway C2156: Another fabulous vintage fair isle knitting pattern from my vast collection. This one has berries and leaves and is called Danish fair isle. It is knitted in vintage 3ply, so modern 4ply should work, just work a tension square and see if you also hae to change needles to get the correct size. To fit 34"-36" and 36"-38" bust , long or short sleeve instructions. Worked mainly from colour chart from the 1940's, great! colour photocopy £1.99 pdf 1.50 |
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Bestway 2168: Vintage fair isle knitting pattern for 3ply jumper to fit 32-34 bust in two colours - the very simplest form of fair isle. Pattern in great conditon. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway B2176: Delightful vintage fair isle knitting pattern with poppy fair isle boarder for this jumper, partner to the cardigan below, knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 35" bust. Try modern 4ply. From the late 1940s/early 1950's both garments in the same pattern. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway B2176: Poppy bordered cardigan to match jumper above.Both patterns in the same leaflet. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway B2181: Great vintage knitting pattern for fair isle jumpers for girls 4-15 years, included here as the sizes go upt to 32" bust, starting at 24" chest. The same applies knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in a tenison square to see if this will work better to size changing needle sif needed. This desgin is the traditonal willow pattern. photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bestway 2193: Vintage fair isle knitting pattern for a fair isle trimmed twin set in 3ply to fit 34-36 inch bust. try modern 4ply. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.30 |
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Bestway 2216: Lovely vintage pattern for a long sleeved or short sleeved jumper in simple Fair Isle from the 1930/40's to fit 34-36 inch bust. vintage 3ply. Pattern is in lovely condition with slight crease at bottom and centre. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway2262: Fair Isle jumper with pansies, long and short sleeve versions included in two sizes 33-35" bust and 35"-37" bust knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. Late 1940's. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 2278: Vintage jumper with lace panels and fair isle flowers, really sweet, ready for the summer. To fit 34"-36" bust knitted in 3ply vintage wool so try modern 4ply and a change of needles if needed. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2284: lovely vintage patten from the 1940's with little Dutch boys and girls on the yoke and sleeve edges. Long or short sleeves 36" bust, knitted in vintage 3ply. Try modern 4ply. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 2314: Vintage fair isle knitting pattern. Twin set to fit 32-36" bust Ideal for college or university girls who want that chic retro look. Looks great with slim fitting skirt or trousers and jeans.1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway B2359: Lovely vintage fair isle knitting pattern to fit 34"-36" bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try a tension square with modern 4ply and change needles if needed to get the correct tension. early 1950's colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway B2637: Stunning vintage knitting pattern. Beautiful fair isle cardigan to fit bust 34-36 inches from the 1950's, Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply, adjust needles if required and remember you may need a littleextra wool, Lovely collectable pattern. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway B3126: For those chiller Autumn days a double knitting jumper with fair isle panel. To fit bust size 34"-36. Pattern in great condition. 1950's Modern double knitting works a treat! pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway B3247: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern. Lovely colourful cardigan from the 1950's to fit 36-38 inch bust knitted in 4ply. Pattern in fabulous condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 3401: Vintage pattern for double knitting cardigan with simple fair isle border to fit bust 34"-38" late 1950's pattern. Sorry not available at the present |
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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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