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Vintage Knitting Patterns - Ladies FairIsle PAGE 2

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*29 patterns 13 March 2010

WHEN VINTAGE 3PLY IS  STATED TRY USING MODERN 4PLY, ALWAYS WORK TENSION SQUARE

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ladies fair isle knitting patterns

*Copley 1058: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern for shortsleeved jumper in simple fair isle, deep fashionable welt for a slim line look. Knittted in vintage 2ply so try modern 3ply. See links page for wool suppliers for adult colours in 3ply. To fit 34" and 36" bust. 1940's Pattern in great condition.

original pattern as shown £3.50

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Copley 1541: Beautiful vintage knitting pattern, no strictly fair isle as this is just different coloured wool used for different rows, but fits in well with these patterns. The is stunning, elegant and very current. The front fastens with a zip, but easy to make button and button hole bands instead. To fit 34" bust knitted in vintage 2ply so try modern 3ply, see links page for sellers of modern 3ply in adult colours.origianl pattern is in great condition 1940's

original pattern as shown £6.50

colour photocopy £2.99

pdf £1.99

vintage knitting pattern for fair isle jumper

Copley 1556: Smart vintage slipover in fair isle to fit 34" bust, knitted in vintage 3ply, pattern in good order from 1946

original pattern as shown £6.75

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Copley 1584: Great vintage knitting pattern for fair isle jumper for young lady, bust measurement32"-34" knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. Deep welt, short sleeves, fabulous! Paternin great condition, clean and sound just a little wear at edges, 1940's

original pattern as shown £6.50

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vintage shortsleeved jumper for lady

Copley 1621: Sleevless top with fair isle yoke knitted in vintage 3ply to fit bust 34"/35". 1946 pattern.  Try modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. Pattern has small nicks and tears at edges, but is sound and clean.

pattern as shown £3.00

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copley 1623 ladies reindeer jumper

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.

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vintage knitting pattern for fair isle cardigans

*Copley 1641: Fabulous vintage cardigan knitting pattern in fair isle to fit 34" and 36" bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and a change of needles if needed, knit tenison square. Pattern in loely condition.

original pattern as shown £6.95

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vintage knitting patterns for ladies fair isle

*Copley 1668: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for fair isle cardigan with to the elbow sleeves, that can be made shorter or longer, if longer add a little more wool. knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and a change of needles if needed. 34"-35" bust. Pattern is clean and in nice condition but has a small tear at the top of the side edge through all the pages. 1940's

original pattern as shown and described £4.75

colour photoocopy £2.99

pdf £1.99

vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Copley 1680: Great vintage knitting pattern for fair isle slip-over to fit 34" and 36" bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply try modern 4ply in a tension square and a change of needles if needed.

colour photocopy £2.99

pdf £1.99

vintage knitting pattern ladies jumper

Copley 1684:  Lovely 1948 vintage pattern, in good order with fair isle yoke. Bust 34"/35" in vintage 3ply. Try modern 4ply. lovely collectable pattern.

photocopy £2.99 (8 pages)

pdf £1.99

 

vintage knitting pattern for fair isle twinset

*Copley 1716: Great vintage knitting pattern for twinset with fair isle detail at yoke. To fit 36" bust knitted in 3ply which is similar to modern 4ply. Work a tension square and see if a change of needles is needed to get size correct.1940's in very good condition.

original pattern as shown £7.50

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vintage knitting patterns for ladies fair isle

*Copely 1938: Vintage knitting pattern for fair isle shotr sleeved jumper and plain cardigan to match. In three sizes to fit 34", 36" and 38" bust. Th jumper has little cap sleeves and will be great in the summer. Knitted in vintage 2ply which is the sane as modern 3ply, see links page for contact for adult colour 3ply - although this would so lovely in soft summer pastels - baby wool would be great. 1940's

original pattern as shown £5.50

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fair isle knitting patterns for women

*Emu Knitpat no.1: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for fair isle jumper with short sleeves and little collar and a fair isle yoke. knitted in vintage 3[ly so try modern 4ply and a change of needes - this yoke is knitted on 4 needles. To fit 34" bust. 1940s

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vintage fair isle jumper

Emu 2048: Vintage 1950's button up cardigan in 4ply with fair ilse Yoke detail. To fit 36" bust. Pattern is in great condition.

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vintage fair isle knitting pattern

Emu 2057: Late 1950's pattern for fair isle hats in double knitting for ladies and men, in lovely condition. For more hats see Ladies hats, gloves and bags page and men's pages.

Photocopy £2.75

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vintage knitting pattern for fair isle

*Golden Eagel 908: Lovely cardigan-jacket knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and work a tension square.Bust 36"-38", pretty patterns advertised on back. Pattern in good condition, small tear to top edge. 1940's

original pattern as shown and described £4.75

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vintage child's hat, scarfe and gloves in fair isle

Hayfield 9020:   This beautiful pattern for an easy to knit hat, gloves and scarf in simple Fair Isle in two colours knitted in 4ply or double knitting.  This pattern is in lovely condition and contains two set to knit. To fit head size 18 -20 inches in two sizes. Would make a lovely Christmas gift.

photocopy £2.99 (6 pages) (For more childrens Fair Isle and hats see child fair isle patterns page)

pdf £1.99

ladies fair isle knitting patterns

H&O 102 : Fair Isle yoke cardigan, shetland wool no ply given make tension square, probably 4ply, always knit a tension square and alter needles to get the size required, to fit 36", 38" and 40" bust. Pattern is in good condition. 1950's

photocopy £1.99 (original is black and white)

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ladies fair isle knitting patterns

H&O CYJ 112: Lovley twin set for a young lady chest sizes 22" to 32"  Probably a 4ply yarn according to needle size work a tension square to get correct size.Two needle yoke. Pattern from the 1960's. For more childrens and babies fair isle see BABIES AND CHILDRENS FAIR ISLE

original pattern as shown £2.25

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vintage fair isle knitting pattern

Jaeger jumpers and sports wear book 1920's Fair isle pullover in vintage 4ply (nearer our modern DK )  to fit 36-38 bust.Always try a tension square when following intructions for these old patterns as vintage yarns vary from modern.  More patterns from this book on request.

Photocopy only £1.99

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ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Laines du Pingouin 205: Fabulous winter sweater from Canada, needle sizes are the same as our imperial sizes. The yarn used states Alpin 4ply, the pattern was published by British firm. Work tension square to gauge yarn and needles to use.Probably double knit.original as shown, crease across front.

original pattern as shown £3.00

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vintage knitting pattern for fair isle

*Lavenda 108: Great vintage knitting pattern for twinset, knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in tension square. To fit 34"-36" bust. This pattern could be worked as just a band lower of upper half of jumper and cardigan with palian sleeves and fair isle at cuffs. Very versitile and fashionable pattern. Late 1940's possible early 1950's.

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

Lavenda 1039: Fabulous 1940's pattern, in superb condition. Twin set with fair isle bands at cuffs and waist. To fit bust 31"-33" knitted in vintage 3ply. If knitted iin modern 4ply would probably owr nearer to size, or on 10 & 9 in double knitting it could knit up to even bigger size, experiment with tension squares and different plys and needle combinations.

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knitting patterns for fair isle patterns

*George Lee 655: Lovely fair isle knitting pattern for twin set knitted in 'floss' which was as heltand style pure wool and knitted to 3ply so use modern 4ply in a tension square to see if a change of needles will help. Pattern from the 1940's is a bit tatty at bottom edge, but clean and sound otherwise clean and sound, stamp to front.

original pattern as shown and described £5.25

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vintage fair isle knitting pattern

Lister N1339:  A double pattern! Ladies fair isle jumper in sizes 36-38 inch bust and childs size 28 inch chest in double knitting.  This vintage pattern comes from the 1960's. The pattern is ceated by knitting with a varigated yarn - there are plenty on the market now a days that would suit this kind of knitting, try a tension square incoperating some of the pattern to see the effect - each time it will be different, great!

pattern as shown £2.25

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vintage knitting patterns

*Marriners 315: lovely vintage knitting pattern for twinset so right for the summer in any era. To fit 34", 36" and 38" bust knitted in vintage 3ply so try a tension square to see if modern 4ply will work better, the jumper has a scoop neckline and short seleeves. 1950's

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vintage boys fair isle jumper

Marriners 439: Double knitting jumper and cap with fair isle detail. Chest measurement 30"-38" Suit girl or boy, lady or man 1958 Hat has a tassel. Pattern is worn at edges, but sound and clean.

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vintage fair isle waist coat

Patons 183L: Vintage pattern for waistcoat in fair isle vintage 3ply to fit bust 35"

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ladies vintage fair isle knitting patterns

Patons 213L : lovely pattern from the 1940's in vintage 2ply which is similar to modern 3ply. (Sometimes even 4ply if shetland wool was used) ALWAYS WORK A TENSION SQUARE Great check pattern to fit 34 inch bust, very easy to knit, looks great with slim skirt or tight capri pants or leggings. Pattern is in great condition

original pattern £3.50

 

ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Patons 230L: Lovely vintage 1940's waistcoat in Fair Isle, to fit a 34" buts, this one is very easy to knit in modern 4ply, to get a slightly larger fit change needle size Pattern a bit rumpled, but clean and sound.

original pattern as shown £2.75

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vintage ladies Fair Isle knitting pattern

Patons 240L:  1940's Fair Isle jumper to fit a 38" bust, with long sleeves. knitted in shetland wool which would knit up to modern 4ply (knit tension square to check tension and change needle size if required) Pattern a bit rumpled but clean and sound.

Pattern as shown £2.50

 

vintage ladies knitting pattern

Patons C-210L:  Late 1950's pattern for Fair Isle jacket to fit 34"-38" bust. For more Fair Isle see Fair Isle pages. these are knitted in vintage 3ply.

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vintage ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Patons C-241: Fabulous upt to the minute fashion from the 1950's. Knitted invintage 4plyt to fit bust 34-36 inches. Easy to follow chart. Pattern sound and clean, good condition.

original pattern a shown £2.25

 

vintage ladies knitting pattern

Patons C-258: Another great long line top in thick knit or totem to fit 34-36 inch ust. Yarn used is thicker than double knitting probably nearer aran wool.Easy chart to follow. Pattern in great condition.1950's

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ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Patons C-262: Fabulous cardigan for the summer or autumn evenings. Knitted in vintage 4ply, try tensions square to see if a change of needles is needed to make correct tension. bust sizes 30-34 inches. Knit in double knitting on 10 and 8 imperial knitting needles for a larger size. Just the thing for a winter cruise! Pattern in great condition.

original pattern as shown £2.25

 

ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Patons 340L: Fair Isle jumper knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. This little pattern also has a tabard to go over the jumper, 34" bust. late 1940'spatter in great condition.

original pattern as shown £5.50

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vintage fair isle cardigan

Patons C-431L:  Useful little vintage pattern with one cardigan in Fair Isle in double knitting. The pattern from the 1950's is in a lovely condition. Bust sizes 34-36 inches

Pattern as shown £2.25

 

vintage ladies fair isle bikini knitting pattern

Patons 456sw: Fabulous bikini knitted in fair isle, shorts and bra top knitted in 3ply, try modern 4ply to achieve similar results, alway swork a tension square. To fit 34-35 inch buts easy to adjust up a fe sizes, by using larger needles or thicker wool - there is a little swing jacket for the beach to match included in this pattern, see below. Great retro set! for more bikinis, swim suits and sun suits see SWIMWEAR pages 1940's

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vintage waist coat pattern

Patons 511L:  vintage pattern in vintage 3ply to fit bust 34".  Pattern is in great condition, from the late 1940's

original pattern as shown £5.25

 

vintage ladies knitting patterns

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.

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vintage fair isle short sleeved jumper

Patons 607L:  Stunning vintage pattern from the 1940's  contains a chart to follow, makes Fair Isle a lot simpler to follow! Slight wear to pattern but sound and clean. Bust 34 inches in vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply - work tension square)

pattern as shown £5.75

 

ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Patons 614L: Nice 1950's pattern with a fair isle pattern jumper and a cardigan with pattern panels, in vintage 4ply. Work a tension square to make sure a change of ply or needles is not required to make correct size. 34-36 inch bust for the jumper and 32-28 inch bust foe the cadigan. Pattern is in good condition.

original patten as shown £2.25

 

ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Patons C-658: Another lovely period pattern from the 1950's a Swedish inspired cardigan to fit 32-26 inch chest knitted in vintage 3ply, try tension square first to see if modern 4ply would work better or just a change of needles. Pattern in great condition.

original pattern as shown £2.25

 

ladies vintage fair isle knitting patterns

Patons C-1028: Great vintage pattern from the 1950's for a two tone top with collar and fair isle band, smart for autumn wear. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in tensions square to see if this works out bettr, or change needle size to gain correct tension. Pattern in great condition.

original pattern as shown £2.25

 

fair isle knitting patterns

Patons 1255L: A pattern for two stylish jumpers in a check design, not strictly speaking fair isle but lovely pattern in three shades. Knitted in thick wool 6ply or totem, or similar, might work with aran ply. The yarn used was thicker than double knitting. Try a tension square and you may find an increase of size needle will work with modern double knitting. Pattern in great condition. late 1950's

original pattern as shown £2.25

 

vintage ladies fairisle knitting patterns

Patons 1309L:  1960's snazzy fair isle jumper in double knitting to fit bust 34" to 38" Pattern in great condition.

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fair isle knitting patterns

Patons 9027: A Norwegian Traditional designed jumper in double knitting to fit 34-38 inch bust. This is a typical 'bridal-shirt' design. These designs were very popular on the continent in the 1960's. Great for that Skiing holiday! Pattern in great condition.

original pattern as shown £2.25

 

vintage ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Patons 9403: Stunning suit knitted in vintage 3ply wool, which might work better in modern 4ply, you would have to work a tension square first to find the right needles to knit to size required. This suit has a jacket with check revers and collar, skirt and check jumper. A challenge, but great 1960's period outfit. Elegant, smart and so eye catching worn with high heels and a perky hat - fabulous autumn retro chic!1965

original pattern £2.50

 

vintage knitting pattern ladies

Penelope M1271: Beautiful fair isle jumper in vintage 3ply, gloriously retro, this vintage pattern comes from the 1940's. Would look great with jeans or slacks, pattern is in great condition

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vintage ladies fair isle knitting patterns

*Penelope M1296: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern for ladies jumper knitted vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and a change of needles if required. To fit bust 34" try larger needles for a larger size. Pattern in very good condition, clean and sound. 1940's

original pattern as shown £4.50

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vintage ladies fair isle knitting patterns

*Penelope 1379: Great fair isle knitting pattern from the 1940's knitted in vintage 2ply which was similar to vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in tensins square and a change of needles if needed. To fit 34" bust. To get lagrer size change needles up or use thicker ply wool. Remember if you do this to allow for more wool. Fair Isle was so popular in the war years as wool was scarce and garments could be unpicked and used to create colourful new ones using scraps or using left over balls of baby wool. Pattern is worn as can be seen from the scan, but is sound and clean, smal splits at top and bottom of spine.

original pattern as shown £3.50

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Penelope 1380: Great pattern for fair isle jumper to match the above cardigan in the same wool.This one is to fit 33"-34" bust and splits to the spine about a quater way up and a small stain on front at edge as can be seen in scan, instructions clear and the pattern is sound with a little wear 1940's

pattern as shown and described £3.50

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vintage jumper knitting patterns

Robin 306: Classic short sleeved jumper with fair isle bands, great retro look. . This one is knitted in vintage 3ply, so adjust needles and wool if necessary to get size required. To fit bust 33-35 inch bust (4ply on a size larger needles will give you a more generous 36" bust - but work a tenison square first as everyone knits at a different tension as do yarns and needles. This is so easy as the width is changed by using bigger needles with the same no of stitches - no incresing or decreasing. Pattern in great condition. 1940's

original pattern as shown £2.50

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

Robin 1325L: Double knitting fair isle jumper in the best 1960's tradition. Slash neck and long line, easy to knit and very useful. Sizes 36 -40 inch bust. Easy chart to follow. Pattern in good condition, slightly discoloured, but sound and clean. 1964

orignal pattern as shown £3.25

vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Sanquhar Knitting Book: A vintage knitting book, slim 12 page booklet from People's Friend, no date probably late 1940's. There are instructins for the jumper below, gloves on front page, scarf, child's beret with fair isl band and pompom, school boy stockings with fair isle tops. In good clean condition, apart from minute ticks on first pattern for gloves, one single staple.

original pattern booklet as shown £3.25

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Sanquhar booklet-1: Jumper featured in the above book, knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply to fit 34"-36" bust. With bands of simple fair isle. late 1940's

photocopy £1.50

pdf £1.00

vintage knitting pattern fair isle ladies

*Sirdar 873: Great vintage knitting pattern for cardigan, bonnet, gloves, ankle socks and long socks all with fair isle trim. Knitted in vintage 4ply so try modern double knit to see if it knit to size in a tension square.1940's crease down front, but sound and clean.

photocopy £2.99

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childs fair isle knitting pattern

Sirdar 1119: Another fabulouse vintage pattern for a girls slip-over knitted in vintage 3ply or  modern 4ply, try tension square, to fit 32" from the 1940's Try double knitting for larger size, work tension square to see needles size needed to give a flexable fabric.

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vintage knitting pattern ladies jumper

Sirdar 1174:  lovely little pattern (one of the small wartime editions) in good clean condition knitted in  vintage 3ply to fit average size - probably 34"/36" bust - work tension square first to ascertain size and needles required for size that you would like to knit.

pattern as shown £3.00

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fair isle knitting patterns

*Sirdar 1176: fabulous vintage knitting pattern for fair isle cardigan to fit 35" bust knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and a tension square to see if a change of needles is needed.

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Sirdar 1177: Great vintage knitting pattern for fair isle jumper in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and a tension square to see if a change of needles is also needed. To fit 34" chest.Sound and clean, in very good condition.

original pattern as shown £5.95

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ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Sirdar 1187: Lovely war time pattern from the early 1940's for cardigan with fair isle bands to fit bust 34" to 36" knittted in the equivelant of 4ply, work tension square to see if a needle change is needed.  Pattern rather worn as this economy paper did not do so well, but sound and clean.

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ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Sirdar 5771: Classic 1970's tunic top with fair isle bands knitted in double knitting in sizes 32-38 inch bust. Easy  to knit and very useful and so very retro! Pattern is in good condition, clean and sound.

original as shown £2.00

 

 

vintage ladies hat fiar isle

Weldon 205:  Fair Isle cap and mitts knitted in 3ply on four needles.Unusual, but very stylish for these cooler dayes.Many more FAIR ISLE hats and gloves coming to their own page very shortly.pattern has crease across front, otherwise in good clean condition.

original pattern as shown £4.25

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vintage fair isle knitting pattern for ladies

Weldons 247: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern for a tank top and gloves. Knitted in vintage 3-ly to fit a 32" chest, try knitting double kntting or using larger needles to get a bigger size. 1940's

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vintage fair isle ladies  socks

Weldons 264:  So useful vintage pattern for Fair Isle socks for adults - another one my mother knitted during the war! Knitted in 4ply from scraps. So fashonable now and in three sizes. Try tension square to make sure correct ply and needles are used.

pattern as shown £2.50 (For more socks see Socks and slipper page)

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

Weldons 392: Lovely fair isle knitting pattern from the 1940's, with sweet little collar. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply and don't forget to allow a little more wool. To fit 34" bust, use larger size needles for larger sizes.

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Weldons 610: Another little jumper with fair isle trellis. Knitted in vintge 3ply, try modern 4ply. To fit 34" bust. 1940's Pattern worn and faded.

original pattern as shown £4.50

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vintage fair isle ladies knitting pattern

Weldons 675:  lovely vintage jumper pattern knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply for better fit 34 inch bust. From the 1940's Pattern is in almost perfect condition.

original pattern as shown £5.95

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vintage jumper for ladies

Weldon A710:  Vintge knitting pattern in vintage3ply with nifty fringed yoke - so very 1940's!  34" chest. Pattern in great condition.

original pattern as shown £4.00

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fair isle ladies knitting patterns

*Weldons A712: Fabulous vintage ladies fair isle knitting pattern for shortsleeved jumper, vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and a change of needle sif needed. remember to allow a little extra and more if you knit long sleeves. 1940's 1oz = 29g approx

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vintage flower fair isle ladies jumper knitting pattern

*Weldon A713: Vintage flower fair isle jumper pattern in 3ply to fit bust 34-36 inches. Pattern in great condition. 1940's Use modern 4ply, and larger needle size to make a bigger size.

pattern as shown £5.25

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vintage ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Weldons A733: Stunning vintage knitting patterns for a jacket in fair isle and rib. Zip to front, lovely fashionable long line to fit 33"-35" bust. Worked in vintage 3ply try modern 4ply.Pattern in great condition. 1940's Pattern in great condition.

original pattern as shown £6.25

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vintage fair isle knitting pattern

Weldons A750:  Lovely jumper from the 1940's would look lovely in black with white bow for evening wear. To fit 34-36" bust knitted in vintage 3ply. Try modern 4ply Pattern is in fabulous condition.

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vintage ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Weldons A751: lovely 1940's cardigan, in effective fair isle design to fit 32" to 34" bust, knitted in vintage 3ply, use modern 4ply a better fit change needles if necessary to get correct size .Pattern in great condition, beautiful cardigan.

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ladies fair isle knitting patterns

Weldons 760:  Fabulous tyrolean cardigan to  34"-35" bust in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply, change needle size to get size required. Pattern in great condition.For more of this style see LADIES page.

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Weldons A791: Lovely fair isel jumper with flowers - camellias-at the yoke knitted in 3ply, try modern 4ply in a tension square.To fit 34"-36" bust. Instructions for long sleeves included. 1940's as it's best. So elegant. Pattern in good condition minor nick to edge and spine.

original pattern as shown £5.50

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vintage ladies jumper in fair isle

*Weldons A794: Lovely vintage pattern for a short sleeved jumper from the 1940's. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so dainty and retro. The pattern has a chart to follow and clear instructions - not as difficult as it look! Bust size 34-36  Do try a tension square as sometimes these vintage wool differ from out modern yarns and you may have to change needle size or ply to get the correct tension. Pattern has a few nicks an tears round edge an small loss to bottom back page - does not interfer with instructions.

original pattern as shown £5.25

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vintage fair isle knitting patterns

*Weldons A795: Great ladies vintage fair isle knitting jumper pattern featuring Pegasus the Winged Horse, to fit 34"-35" bust, knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and see if a change of needles is required to get correct size. Pattern from the 1940's and is in good condition, clean and sound apart from the name on the front in small letters.

original pattern as shown £5.50

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vintage fair isle twin set

*Weldons A796:  Vintage pattern with a little of Fair Isle flair from the 1940's to fit 34 - 36 bust. knitted in vintage 3ply wool  Do try a tension square first to see if 4ply might work better as some of these vintage wools differ from our modern yarns. Pattern is in clean, but spine is split top and bottom, small tear at edge.

original pattern as shown £6.25

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vintage ladies fair isle knitting patterns

THIS PATTERN HAS INSTRUCTIONS FOR LARGER SIZES

Weldons A812: Fabulous vintage fair isle knitting pattern for ladies in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and a change of needles if needed. This pattern has instructions for sizes 34"-36" bust and 37"-39" using large needles than the smaller size.1940's

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ladies fair isle knitting pattern

*Weldons A853: fabulous 1940's waistcoat pattern with cadigan in vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply - work tension square for sizing, change needles to get size required. To fit bust 34" to 36".

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vintage ladies fair isle knitting pattern

Weldons 859: Elegant vintage short sleeved fair isle jumper and plain cardigan in vintage 3ply to fit 34 to 36 inch chest. 1940's. pattern is in good condition with small tear to edge.

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vintage fair isle winter jumper

Weldons B1496: Super late 1950's pattern for those ski holdays - try being a little different - so retro! To fit chest sizes 36 -38 and 40-42 ichces. Brighten up someone's Christmas this year! Knitted in double knitting. Never to early to start!

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ladies fair isle knitting pattern

*Weldons B1540: great rose fair isle cardigan  to fit a 36" bust in double knitting great for those chilly Spring and Autumn days out. Pattern in great condition.1950's

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vintage childs fair isle cardigan

Weldons B1547: Vintage children's pattern for a little cardigan with decrative border. To fit chest size 23-25 inches child aged 2-4 and 4-6 years old. Knitted in 3ply. (Try modern 4ply) (For more patterns like this see Child and Child Fair Isle pages) 1950's

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vintage fair isle knitting pattern

Weldons A1028: Twin set with fair isle yoke. 36- 38 bust.  Versatile V neck or button through cardigan and short sleeve jumper in 3ply.late 1940's early/1950's Try 4ply for better fit

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vintage fair isle knitting pattern

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..

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pvintage fair isle knitting pattern

Weldons 735: Two colour twinset in vintage 4ply 33-35 bust (try modern DK for 35-36 inch bust.  Always work a tension square when working from these old patterns as needles and wool varies slightly over the decades.)  Try to knit with old needles (pre-metric as they do work out slightly differnt) 1940's Pattern is a little creased, but clean and sound.

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vintage child knitting pattern

Wendy 1643: Jumper for 26-44 inch chest with horse head motif. Knitted in double knitting with a polo neck 1970's

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