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Vintage Knitting Patterns - Ladies Page SIX
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*17 patterns added 26th May 2011
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Sirdar Leaflet 'C': Lovely vintage, easy to knit pattern from the 1950's in double knitting to fit bust 34"-38". Button up cardigan with cable detail panels. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar leaflet 'F': Very Stylish cardigan in mock cable so popular in the 1950's. To fit sizes 36"-40" bust. Knitted in double knitting. pattern is in great condition, clear, bright and sound. original pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 500:Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for short sleeved cardigan 1930's. Knitted in vintage 3ply so modern 4ply would work better, but try a tension square to check needle size if using 4ply. To fit 32"-34" inch bust. Very pretty snowdrop design. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 767: Service Woolies For Woman: Great bookler with several patterns in socks, mittens, helmet, undies, sweater all to keep the brave women who fought in World War 2 warm and cosy. Knitted in vintage 3 and 4ply so try modern 4ply and double knitting - great to strike that authentic note at those re-enactment weekends or parties. See the mens pages for their service woollies! See WORLD WAR 11 page now on site!! photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Sirdar 767-1: This is one of the vintage knitting patterns from the book above to keep land girls warm in those early winter mornings. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply - it was layers in those days that counted. To fit bust 34" use larger needles or double knitting for bigger sizes - if you do this make sure you have enough extra wool - dont forget that tension square. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 834: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for 1930s ladies button top with short or long sleeves. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 34" bust. Crease down front, but clean, bright and sound. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 862: Great vintage knitting pattern from the 1930s for cardigan in colour waves knitted in Boucle wool (this wool had a slight wrinkle to it) but any modern 4ply should work, do a tension square and see if you need to change needles. To fit 34" bust intructions for long and short sleeves given. Pattern in a good clean, but worn used condition, as can be seen in the photo. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 930: Fabulous late 1930's knitting pattern for lacy top in vintage 2ply. Try modern 3ply in a tension square, to fit 34" bust. (The instructions suggests to use tailored shoulder pads to give the improvement to shape of knitted garments!). photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Sirdar 951: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for summer top in vintage 2ply form the late 1930s, so try modern 3ply in a tension square. See links page for supplier of 3ply wool in modern and vintage adult colours.Instructions also for turban included in this pattern. There are added collar and cuffs which could be bought ready made in the 1930s and 1940s. photocopy £2.50 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 976: Lovely vintage late 1930s, knitting pattern for button blouse knitted in vintage 2ply, so modern 3ply should work or no 20 cotton might be good, try tension square and see if you need to change needles to get the size. Bust 34" if you would like a bigger size try 4ply. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1076: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies short sleeved top from late 1930s, very trendy if you look in the shops for this seasons look! Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and change needles if needed, recomends shoulder pads, but not necessary if you prefer it without. To fit 34" bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1138: Great ladies vintage late 1930s knitting pattern for a pretty short or long sleeved jumper to fit 35" bust. This pattern is the smaller wartime issue so after 1939, but still early in the 1940s. Has a crease down the front but otherwise in nice condition. original as shown £4.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1140: Lovely wave design knitted in 3ply from the early 1940's, short or long sleeves. to fit 35" bust, knit in thicker wool for larger size. pattern is in great confition.(For similar and Fairl Isle see Fair Isle pages) photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1269: Vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern form the late 1940's. Very stylish retro short sleeved top with zip shoulder to fit 32" inch bust, instructions are for vintage 3p;ly, use modern 4ply or even double knitting if you want a larger size, but then allow more wool. colour photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Sirdar 1275: Great vintage knitting pattern from the 1950s knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Lovely short sleeved jumper with matching fringed stole. The pattern is called Pine pattern. To fit bust 34"-36" Stole is 60" long by 17" wide. So easy to knit, so pretty, so RETRO. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1385: Fabulous pattern for square neck top, so easy to knit, so fresh and bright on a summers day - great for sailing, tennis or day by the sea! knitted in vintage 3ply, try a tension square, modern 4ply may well work.1950's colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1386: Geat vintage knitting pattern for ladies jumper with open neck. Knitted in double knitting to fit 34-38 inch bust. Work a tension square - a aran weight may work better. Simple to knit, classic in look. 1950's pattern in good condition with trade stamp to front. original pattern £2.25 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1401. Fabulous 1950's 3ply top, deep welt, unusual design. Ideal for summer evenings or with loose eveing trousers for that really retro look this summer. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1405: Lovely cap sleeve jumper, just right for the autum under a classic black jacket and slimline skirt or slacks. Worked in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply to see if youneed to change yarn or needles. If you use 4ply remember to allow more wool. To fit a trim 32"inch bust. If knitted in 4ply and larger needles it will come out at 34" bust. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1410: A stunning vintage beaded jumper and cap in 3ply bust 34"-35" 1950's. Now here is a challenge! But how elegant it looks, fabulous for autumn evenings. Or think of that coming Christmas Party!! Colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1444: Great 1950s vintage knitting pattern for unusual style of bolero. Knitted in double knitting wool to fit bust size 34"/36"/38" in dolman style - sleeves knitted in with fronts and back, so easy and quick, minimal sewing up! Pretty pattern in very good condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1463: Great pattern for this lacy panel cardigan in knitting double knit. Instructions for 36"-40", with fashionalbe deep welt - from the 1950's Colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1464: Vintage knitting pattern for ladies cardigan in aran or meduim chunky wool, work tension square first to see if you need to change needles for wool you have chosen. To fit 32-36 inch bust. Pattern is in good condition, just a little wear to edges. original pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1508: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for evening jumper with beads from the 1950's, worked in vintage 3ply so use modern 4ply in a tension square to see if the works to size, change needles if needed. Beads worked as you knit, much easier than it sounds! Very pretty when finished. White with black beads, Black with silver beads, red ithe either black or silver a just some of the options - great for the coming festive season. Will look great with evening trousers or skirt or even jeans! colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1514: Classic vintage double knitting jacket for 34"-38" bust. Another easy knit for that classic retro look. Pattern is in super condition. original pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1518: Pretty summer top in vintage 2ply (try modern 3ply, work tension square first and don't forget to allow a little more wool if using a thicker ply) to fit bust 32"-38" colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1519: Very stylish short sleeved jumper knitted in double knitting wool to fit 34"-38" bust, very retro, pattern from the 1950's Showing small signs of wear, otherwise in great condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1529: Which is more stunning - jacket or little Yorkie? Lovely early 1950's pattern in 4ply 32-36 inch bust. Colour photocopy available £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1564: Pretty vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer top from 1950s, would also make lovey evening top. Knitted in vintage 2ply so try modern 3ply, also try modern cotton in the same ply or fancy evening yarn. Work tension square and see wif you need to change needles size to get correct tension. To fit 34/36/38 inch bust. Very elegant. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1575: Another fantastic pattern from this pattern house! 1950s Cardigan and skirt suit, knitted in 4ply to fit bust 36"/38"/40" and hips 38"/40"/42". Patternis in good used condition with trade stamp to front, corners showing wear. Original pattern as shown £3.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1566: This unusual and very stylish top is knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply- to fit bust sizes 34" to 38". Again this has the very fashionable deep welt.Pattern in great condition. pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1580: Another very pretty vintage summer top knitting pattern from the 1950s. This one is very easy to knit as there is no shaping other than at the sleeve, and it would be very easy to miss out this bit and just have it sleevless. Quick to knit in vintage 3ply which is the same as modern 4ply. Work tension square to see if you need to change needles to get correct tension. to fit 34/36/38 inch bust. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1602: Vintage 1950s slim fitting dress with pretty collar detail, easy to knit, great to wear - so slegant and fashionable for 2011 to fit 32"/34"/36"/38" bust knitted in double knitting wool. Dont forget to work a tension square! colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1628: Pretty double breasted short jacket knitting pattern from the 1950s - so elegant and practical, and easy to knit with wing collar so popular at the time, Knitted in double knitting wool, still work a tension square in case you need to change needles. To fit bust 32"/34"/36"/38" colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1631: Super summer top from the 1950's, knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply it should work well, make tension square adjust needles size if needed. To fit 31/34/37 inches bust. Pattern in great condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1664: Great vintage bolero knitting pattern from the 1950's. To fit bust 32"-38" knitted in vintage 3ply so modern 4ply will work. Dont forget the tension square!!! Nice easy pattern and style, sleeves can be made a bit shorter for modern taste. Pattern is in good condition, but has a crease across the front. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 1710: Pretty vintage knitting pattern for a summer top from the 1950s in feather and fan pattern, knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. This one has little sleeves. It can be made a little shorter for more modern trends, has a back opening, so a couple of little buttons will be needed, although they suggest a zip, either will work. To fit 34/36/38 inch bust. Pattern in good vintage condition, clean and sound. original pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Sirdar 1813: Lovely vintage boxy jacket in double knitting to fit 42 - 48 inch bust, roomy and so stylish for the fuller figure - make a statement this spring! Pattern is in nice condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Sirdar 1840: Another great vintage knitting pattern, this time for a very useful summer cardigan from the 1950s. Pretty cross over detail with double breasted buttons, and shawl collar. Knitted in vintage 4ply you may find that working in modern double knitting and adjusting needles will work - or for a light weight knit in modern 4ply but still do a tension square and change to larger needles if need to get the correct tension for you size. To fit bust 34"-40" buat in 4 sizes. Pattern has a creas across front and is a bit worn, but clean and sound. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Sirdar 2017: Another great knit from the late 1950s into the early 1960s. Jumper in double knitting with great period collar. To fit bust 32"-38".Pattern in great condition, small star in the border on one page otherwise clean and sound. original pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 2260: Pretty vintage 1960 ladies summer top knitting pattern. Knitted in double knitting for those chilly evenings at the B.B.Q. perhaps or at the beach bar as the sun goes down. Knitted in a nice easy pattern, quick to make and so retro.Pattern is showing signs of wear, but is clean and sound, no tears or marks. original pattern as shown £2.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 2361: Vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer top. Another of these super retro tops from the 1960s this time. Knitted in 4ply, work a tension square to see if you need to change needles. Has crocheted edges but a picot edge could be knitted instead quite easily. To fit 34/36/38/40 inch bust.Very elegant. Pattern in great condition. original pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Sirdar 2370: Great 1960s knitting pattern for evening suit knitted in a glitter fleck wool called After Six, cannot remember clearly but think this wool knitted as a 4ply. Try a tension square in the wool that you choose and adjust needles to get the correct tension or work a smaller or larger size. Sizes Bust 35"/37"/38"/40" for the blouse and Bust 36"/38"/40"/42" for the jacket and Waist 24"/26"/28"/30" for the skirt with 36"/38"/40"/42" for the hips - you can mix and match sizes with this one. Try it in one of todays modern sparkle yarns, should look great. Pattern is in great condition colour photocopy £2.99 (8 pages) pdf £1.99 |
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Sirdar 2428: Vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer tops from 1967. Knitted in vintage 3ply or 4ply, so work tenion square in which ever ply you choose and see if you need to change needles.To fit 34/36/38/40 inch bust. Very useful little tops, can be made shorter for more trendy look. Easy and light to pack, dont crease and so easy to knit! Ideal holiday wear. Pattern is in great condition. original pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 2510: Pretty vintage 1960s summer sleevless jumper knitted in fine vintage 2ply. Try modern 3ply in a tension square and adjust needle size. To fit 34"/36" and 38"/40" bust. Border round neck and arm holes is worked in easy crochet. Pattern is showing wear to edges and a tiny tear on bottom edge, all clean and sound though. original pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocoy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Sirdar 5161: Fabulous early 1970's pattern for Hot Pants set knitted in double knitting - great top and shorts to fit bust 34"-38" and hips 36"-40" What more could you ask for this summer than a flash back to the good old days - real trendy styling - I remember them well, I wore similar in the early '70s - I also had a cream silk set with brown giraffes on would you believe! I have to add here that I was a size 8 at the time! Pattern in great condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Sirdar 7353: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for button up cardigan to fit 33 inch bust - the wool used for this cardigan is probably similar to Aran - work a square first. This is an easy pattern to adjust for a larger size due to the reveresd stocking stitch panels at the sides, extra stitches to increase size can be added once the correct tension has been worked out - 4 stitches for every extra inch. For advice, please email. 1950's colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 7382: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for cardigan in lace pattern, long and short sleeve instructions included. Knitted in vintage 3ply, but modern 3ply will work or even modern 4ply, just work a tension square and if you need to reduce needles size for 4ply. Pattern in great condition, just a little wear to edges. original pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 7455: Lovely late 1950's pattern. Great for th office, would look ver retro but smart with suit or slacks as well as funky with jeans for a night out - knitted in vintage 3ply try modern 4ply to fit 36" to 40" bust. Pattern is in great condition. colour photocopy £2.25 (8 pages) pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 7470. Lovely top in 2ply (try modern 3ply) clean and sound, long sleeve version also included. 34-38 inc chest. colour photocopy £2.99 (8 pages) pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 7592:Great vintage jumper with button front for ladies of a more generous figure. This elegant jumper fits 40"-44" probably knitted in 4ply so try tension square in modern 4ply and see if a change of needles or ply is needed. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 7625:Great vintage knitting patten for stylish waist coat from the late 1950's. Two designs worked in double knitting - ideal for the coming colder weather! Quick and easy gift to knit for a retro fashion girl. To fit Bust 34"-38". Pattern in great condition (pattern would also make a unique gift!) colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Sirdar 7643: 1950's pattern for a double knit jumper with unusual V inset to neck in a wide range of sizes 32" to 38". Pattern is in great condition. Easy to follow pattern. pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 7658: Fabulous double knitting pattern to fit 34"-38" inch bust, aran style jumper with (or without ) embroidery. Late 1960'sPattern worn and corners creased cover slightly detatched at bottom. 8 page pattern. original pattern as shown and described £2.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 7690:Very pretty vintage ladies cardigan knitting patten to fit bust 32"-38", knitted in 4ply, so work a tension square in modern 4ply and see if you need to change needles. Pattern from the late 1950's/early 1960's and is in great condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 7745: vintage 1950's simpicity in 3ply 36-44 inch bust. Pattern is in very good condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sirdar 7650: Fabulous 1950's cardigan with great button detail. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try tension square, modern 4ply might knit to better tension. To fit 36"-50" bust. colour photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Star Sweater Book 92: USA 1952: Design 1: Fabulous double pattern, a his and hers special. A fair slip over for him to fit 38-40 inch chest and a windcheater for her to fit 32"to 38" bust. This pattern is from an American book, so quotes american vintage yarn and needles sizes. A conversion chart for the needles is included. The yarn works out at 7st to the inch on size 10 imperial or 3.25 mm. So probaly a 4ply for the fair isle and a double knitting for the wind cheater as the tension is 6st to an inch on 11's and 9's 1952 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Star Sweater Book 92: USA 1952: Design 2: Here is another lovely vintage pattern from the same book for two ladies knitted blouses. The lavender one is to fit 32"- 36" bust in what is similar to our modern 4ply and the jabot one is to fit 30" to 34" bust ad is knitted on size 10's and 11's so is also probably a fine 4ply. Tension 15st to 2" The frills are knitted lace. The pattern includes both styles colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Star Sweater Book 92: USA 1952: Design 3: Vintage knitting pattern for a stole blouse so 1950's! This lovely pattern is worked in CROCHET on hook size 11 and fits 30" bust to 34" bust. Tension of the yarn is 7dc to one inch. colour photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.25 |
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Star Sweater Book 92: USA 1952: Design 4: This super pattern is also from this book and is a fabulous beaded and sequined bolero. Such a lovely shape! Worked in probably a 4ply, work tension square and see. The tension is 8st to 1" on size 11 needles (3mm). colour photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.25 |
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Star Sweater Book 92: USA 1952: Here is the book that all the patterns are taken from, there a few more, 13 patterns all together. The book has a split spine at the front and back cover, but is otherwise clean and sound. 16 pages 8 in full colour. book as shown and described £5.00 as a pdf £3.99 |
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Strutts 8020: Great 1950's summer top knitted in cotton, quite fine as size 11 needles used, try fine modern crochet or knitting cotton, work tension square to see if needle change is required. 32"-38" bust. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Strutts 8026: Pretty vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer top knitted in cotton. This pattern is from the 1950s The ply of the cotton used is no 8 and needles no13 and 14 (2mm and 2.25mm) so a fine cotton or yarn should be used to get the correct tension. Pattern in good condition, small tear at spine only. original pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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SS12-50-4: Fabulous batwing black and white jumper, so retro but fashonable for this season! Would look stunning with slim fitting slacks for evening wear or long skirt, equally good with jeans from December 1950. Knitted in vintage 3ply, usual applies, try modern 4ply or a change of needles size with modern 3ply. Email for contact for 3ply and 4ply pure wool and synthetics. To fit bust 33"-35" photocopy £1.75 pdf £1.25 |
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SS12-50-7: Twin set, which means two knitting patterns for the price of one! A short sleeved jumper, easy to make long sleeved, use cardigan sleeve pattern. And pretty cardigan. Knitted in vintage 3ply (or modern 4ply). colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.25 |
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SS12-55-2: Fabulous hat and gloves in 'new' design for 1955 knitted in double knitting, great Christmass gift for the retro fan. So easy to knit! From Stitchcraft magazine December 1955. For more fabulous hats, gloves, scarves and bags see seperate page LADIES HATS AND BAGS photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.25 |
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SS12-55-4: fabulous striped top from 1955 knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply for a better fit. To fit 33"-36" bust, easy to knit. Black and white were the 'in' colours then as they are this winter. photocopy £1.75 pdf £1.25 |
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SS12-55-5: Lovely winter jumper knitted in 4ply, try tension square may knit up well in double knitting or use size larger needles with modern 4ply to get correct tension to fit 34"- 37" bust. From Stitchcraft December 1955. colour photocopy £1.75 pdf £1.50 |
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SS6-53-2: Fabulous top knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in a trendy plaid design. To fit 33"-38" bust, look great with slim skirt or jeans. From Stitchcraft June 1953 photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.25 |
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SS6-53-3: Great sun top in vintage 2ply which equates to modern 3ply, soft pastel colours for next summer or a much needed winter break in the sun! to fit but 32"-34" to make a large size just use modern 4ply and a size lager needles. This little bodice has a shortie beach sweater to go over the top. 1953 photocopy £1.75 pdf £1.25 |
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SS6-53-4: Fabulous cowl neck jumper for the cooler evenings,knitted in 4ply to fit 34"-37" with little cap sleeves and deep rib. From Stitchcraft June 1953 Could you get more retro? photocopy £1.75 pdf £1.25 |
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SS6-53-5: another great top for that holiday! Bust 34"-37" with unusual horseshore neck line in fair isle stripe. For more fair isle patterns got to the LADIES FAIR ISLE pages. This one is knitted in vintage 3ply which might knit up better in modern 4ply, work a tension square first to see. 1953 photocopy £1.75 pdf £1.50 |
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SS6-56-7: Lucky clover summer top knitted in vintage 3ply, again try modern 4py or a change of needle size with modern 3ply. 34"-37" bust. From 1953 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sunbeam 253: Vintage knitting pattern for aran jacket with collar knitted in Aran wool, to fit bust 34" and 36" Pattern a little worn from the 1960's. Pattern is good but a little worn around the edges. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Sunbeam 806: Great vintage aran knitting pattern from 1969 for ladies cardigan with or without collar to fit 32"-36" bust. Pattern in good condition. Be sure to knit a tension square before starting as all arans wool vary. For more ARAN see the ARAN PAGES original pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Target 1153: Fantastic pattern from the late 1940's or early 1950's. Easy to knit waistcoat or jerkin in vintage 3ply. Try modern 4ply, but work a tension square first and make sure you have extra wool for a thicker ply. To fit bust 36"/38" colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Teddy Wools 104: Very useful vintage pattern with 3 summer tops, easy to knit and so comfortable to wear.From the late 1940s. Knitted in vintage 3ply. Work tension square to see if you need to change wool or needles for this one. Pattern is in good condition, with two shop stickers on the front. original pattern as shown £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Templetons 730: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies jumper with collar from the late 1930s early 1940s. Pretty cable design with cable collar, To fit 35" bust, knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply, adjust needles as required for correct tension, work on larger neeldles to get larger size, lovely padded shoulders to give that retro chic. Pattern in in good vintage condition, showing signs of wear at edges and some surface scratches, small nick to bottom of spine. But it is clean and sound, photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Templetons 1289: Really retro vintage knitting pattern from the late 1960's for a simple to knit waistcoat and sleeveless top in double knitting. To fit bust 34-38 inches. Pattern is in good condition with minor wear at edges. pattern as shown £2.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Templetons 1291: Lovely winter jumper pattern from the 1960's with hat and gloves to match in thick wool, but not ultra chunky more like an aran wieght, for those of you who remember Pullman or Totem are a good likness, no conversions needed for this one, any modern thick double knitting will work, but try a tension square in case you need to change needles as everyones tension is different., nice easy pattern and great with jeans or slackes or skiing. Pattern is in very good condition. original pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Texet 227: Very trendy vintage knitting pattern form the 1960s for three summer tops - look great with summer jeans and shorts as well as skirts. Knitted in double knitting so will knit up quickly. Don't for get the tension square. To fit bust 34", 36" and 38". Pattern in good condition except for minor note in tiny writing top of last page. original pattern as shown and described £2.25 colour photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Torpedo 181: Great winter favourite from the 1960's to fit 32"-40" bust, wide range of size knitted in souble knitting (no conversion to do here!) Modeles her by Rsoemary Squires from TV . Pattern in great condition origina as shown £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Viyella 2238: Great classic summer top from 1940s worked in vintage 3ply (modern 4ply) to fit bust 34". Pattern is in good condition, with tiny split at bottom of fold, and some storage scuffs to back. Clean and sound. original pattern as shown £6.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Viyella 2346:Lovely vintage knitting pattern for a summer jumper in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fir 33"-34" chest, use double knitting or try a larger size needle with the 4ply to get a bigger size. Pattern in great condition from the 1930's. original pattern as shown £8.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Vogue 14-11a: Vintage knitting pattern from 1939 for a button blouse knitted in vintage 4ply, so try modern double knitting in a tension square and see if you need to change needles. Figure flattering retro style. This one is knitted from the side across, very easy to do, grows quickly. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Vogue 14-11b: Vintage knitting pattern from 1939 for a short sleeved cardigan in vintage 4ply, try modern double knitting, change needles if needed. Buist 34" Easy, figure flattering style. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Vogue19-6: Vintage ladies vintage 4ply jumper, so try modern double knitting, This really retro look has cable sleeves and neckline but smoon stocking stitch front and back. To fit 36" Bust.You would need 5 coupons to by the wool for this one! 1941. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Vogue19-14: vintage knitting pattern from 1941 vintage 4ply, try tension square with modern double knitting, should work, possible change of needles. Mock cable design. To fit 32" bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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WG 149: Pretty late 1940's cardigan pattern knitted in vintage 2ply, but by the needles size probably nearer modern 4ply, try a tension square and see how it works with 4ply - it knits to 8 stitches to one inch over stocking stitch with no 11 (3mm) needles. Crease to the front, bit of general wear, as it is over 60 years old not surprising! original pattern as shown £2.50 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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W.G. 1042: Pretty summer top with beads, sewn on afterwards, with crochet edging, a picot edge could be worked alterativly. Worked in 3ply nylon - most modern yarns will work, try tension square to see if 3ply or 4ply would be needed. pattern as shown £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldon 221: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for bolero with wool embroidery . To fit 34" bust knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. With diagrame for embroidery on back.1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Weldon 224: On the same pattern as above, this simple jerkin with little revers worked in simple stocking stitch and takes less wool than the above! Quicke to knit and so retro for the coming autumn (fall) this one to fit 35 inch bust photocopy witht the above £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Weldon 224-2: Very pretty classic button up jerkin from late 1930s/early 1940sworked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply only takes 200g to make! To fit upto 36 inch bust. Will have some 1930s, 40s and 50s buttons for sale soon. photocopy £1.99 (including one below) pdf £1.50 |
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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 See LADIES FAIR ISLE PAGES FOR MORE LIKE THIS photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Weldons 260: A fabulous lacy jumper from the 1930's knitted in superfine 2ply, try baby 3ply modern yarn, the pattern is for 34" bust, change needle size or knit in 4ply for a bigger size. Pattern is in great condition photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 274: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies square shoulder short sleeved cardigan with bobble detail and embroidery in the Tyrol style. Worked in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply to fit 34" bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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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. SEE LADIES FAIR ISLE PAGES FOR MORE LIKE THIS. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 491: Charming twinset from the 1940's, plain cardigan and pattern jumper - think of those warm days ahead! Knitted in 3ply to fit 34-36 inch bust.Knitted in modern 4ply pure wool will make it a little larger - try a tension square. Pattern quite worn with a nick to side edge, but sound and clean. Pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Weldon 549:Lovely vintage knitting pattern for short or long sleeve jumper in very retro design. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if this workd with a change of needles - to fit 32"-33" Us double knitting and large size needles to gain a bigger size, work tension squares until right combination is reached for size required. late 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 566: another rare find, hooded cardigan from the 1930/40’s ; 32-34 inch bust in 3ply. with some creasing and name at top photocopy available £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 669: Vintage ladies knitting pattern, jumper with Reindeer. How retro is this? 3ply 37-37 inch bust. See FAIR ISLE PAGE for more similar patterns. Photocopy available £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 808:Vintage ladies knitting pattern for two jumper, one has unusual twisted rope design. To fit 34" chest and worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply, both patterns have alternative long or short sleeves instructions. Late 1930's in good condition photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 301:Great vintage pattern for a so simple jumper in Honeycomb pattern in 2 strands of vintage 3ply worked together - try tension square and see if modern 3ply works to the same tension (doubled, or even modern double knitting used single) tension is 11 sttiches to 2" and 9 rows to one inch on size 11 needles (3mm).late 1930's) Some creases and minor wear. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 720: Pretty vintage knitting pattern from the early 1940s for little short sleeved jumper with embroidery, great tyrolean style button up. To fit bust 35" worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and the embroidery is done after garment is finished. Original pattern suggests yellow as main colour. Original pattern as shown £3.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons B977: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer top with small roll collar and roll cuffs on the short sleeves - very retro 1950s! Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. To fit 34"-36" bust. Pattern also includes a plain version in very fine vintage 2ply (modern3ply). colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldon A982: A great lacy top knitted in cobweb shetland wool - very fine similar to modern 2ply. (email for details of cobweb wool suppliers and 2ply pure wools) baby synthetic yarns are available in 2ply in white and cream at some wool shops. Pattern is in great condition.1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons B1035: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for hug-me-tights! Knitted in vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply) from the late 1940's. Just the thing in the office under a suit, with slacks or casual at the weekend with jeans. Great styles, so retro, so very chic! To fit buts 34"-36" bust and even bigger if a needle size is changed. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons B1082: Great vintage knitting pattern for a simple but stylish twin set, these patterns are always such value for money as you get 2 patterns in one. This one even give instructions for a long sleeved jumper as well! This set has French flair, and will look great with skirt, slacks or jeans. Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply for better size. Pattern in great condition. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 1123: Another of those classic cardigans from the late 1950/early 1960's in dk fishermans's rib - knits up quickly and is very warm, but light. Try dk alpaca for that extra warm winter wear! Pattern in great condition. pattern as shown £2.25 photocopy only at present £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldon A1129:Great vintage knitting pattern for retro twin set all the fashion this winter! This one is for 12-16 years, but will fit bust 30"-32" inches, great teenager design with jeans, short skirt, leggings. Worked in vintage 2ply so modern 3ply will work, use modern 4ply or even double knitting for bigger sizes. 1940's original pattern as shown £2.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons A1139: Twinset in 3ply with square neck detail. To fit 32"-40" bust can be knitted in plain wool or varigated yarn. Try a tension square and see if 4ply works better. Pattern is in good condition. late 1940's Pattern as shown £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldon B1234: Great pattern for 3ply twinset, short sleeved jumper and button through cardigan, both raglan. Patternin great condition original pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 1260: Lovely lacy cardigan to fit 38-40 bust in DK pattern in excellent condition. Pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons1386: Classic vintage twin set with a difference, the little short sleeved jumper has a peter pan collar. Knitted in 3ply it fits 34-36 inch bust There are instructions for HAND AND MACHINE knitting in this pattern. pattern as shown £2.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 1446: vintage magyar cardigan (sleeves are knitted in with back and front) The cardigan is knitted all in one peice. Double knitting to fit 30", 32", 34" chest.Pattern is in perfect condition, from the 1950's pattern as shown £2.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Weldons 1448: vintage polo neck sweater in 30-36 inch chest for girls, ladies, youths and men. Knitted in double knitting or 3ply, with attractive inset pattern at neck. The pattern provides instructions for long or short sleeves. Pattern is a little creased, but sound and clean pattern as shown £2.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Weldons B1454: Another must for the 1950s wardrobe! A vintage knitting pattern for short sleeved cardigan with v neck. Knitted in double knitting to fit 32"-38" bust. Great for those re-enactment weekends or just for a really trendy retro look for the summer! colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 1464: MACHINE KNIT jumper to fit 32-40 inch bust, simple to make in 3ply, easy to convert to hand knitting. Few little creases nothing more, nice 1950's pattern. pattern as shown £2.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Wendy 405: Lovely lacy cardigan with trendy low button and deep rib, from the early 1950's to fit £36"-38" bust. Knitted in 3ply, try modern 4ply for a better tension, as can be seen from the instructions the bigger size is gained by using a size larger needles - this is how it usually works, so if you want bigger go to bigger needles or a thicker ply, same instructions will work, just allow more wool. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Wendy 520: 1950's pattern 34-36 inch bust. wear to edges with nicks. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Wendy 521: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer top from late 1940s. Knitted in vintage 2ply so try tension square with modern 3ply for better size. To fit 32"-34" bust. Pattern in good condition. original pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Wolsey 942: Lovely vintage pattern from 1940's to knit a stylish twin set, the jacket will look great with slacks this chilly winter, the plain little short sleeved jumper is most useful addition to any wardrobe. Retro is so fashionable this year, just look at the catwalk fashions! This pair is knitted in vintage 3ply, try a tenison square, modern 4ply may knit up a to abetter fit 34-35 inch bust ( don't forget if using 4ply you will require more wool than the pattern states.) photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Woman's Day Leaflet No.1: 3 lovely lacy tops knitted in vintage 2ply or modern 3ply 34"-39" bust, the other two tops are a long sleeve and the othr one is short lseeve, round neck. All patterns can be worked on each style - three different styles, three different patterns, great value! Pattern in great condition.1950's pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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