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Vintage Knitting Patterns These patterns are genuine vintage original items, but due to their scarcity some of these patterns are only available as photocopies, copyright permitting
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Bairnswear Mella: Vintage knitting pattern for Vest and Panties set from the 1940's knitted in vintage 2ply (modern 3ply) to fit 43-36 inch chest. Pattern is clean and sound, corner missing where price has been removed by previous owner.Very pretty, elegant set this.Great for 40's enthusiasts and girls who love nostalgic undies. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Bairnswear 152a. Vintage knitting pattern. 1940's knitted underwear pattern for 3 differnt sets in three sizes 32-34 inch bust. All knitted in vintage 2ply wich is similar to modern 3ply. Work tension square and see if you need to use different needles Keep worm this coming winter! See other designs below. photocopy £3.99 (8 pages) PDF £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 152b: Vintage pattern from the above booklet, pictured on the cover. 'Slenderfit' is to fit 32" bust and 36" hip knitted in vintage 3ply - very cosy and easy to knit. Use larger needles of mored 4ply to get a more generous fit. in above pattern pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 152c: This little number is called 'Cosyness' ah! Knitted in vintage 2ply will fit a 34" bust and 38" hips, easy pattern. Try modern 3ply pure merino wool in lovely pastel shades - see links page, takes 3x 50g balls for the set! Plain but practical! in above pattern pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 152d: This one is called 'Winterwear' very warm and cosy in an easy basket stitch. to fit 36" chest and 39" hips, knit in modern 3ply pure merino wool for slightly freer size - see links page in above pattern pdf £1.99 |
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Bellman 418: vintage knitting pattern for 3 ladies vest knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 34"-42" bust, try modern 4ply. Suitable for autumn, winter and spring! 1950's pattern pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 148. Kiddies undies from the 1930's knitted in vintage 3ply ages 4-5 and 6-7. For more babies and childrens underwear pattens see further down page and on babies and child pattern pages .Great for those 40's weekends or WW11 enactment groups. Try modern 4ply. Photocopy £1.99 PDF £1.50 |
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*Bestway288: Vintage knitting pattern from a Bestway publication of sewing patterns available called 'Short length Lingerie' Also trimming to crochet. Hints on how to decorate lingerie and ideas of deigns. Will put up whole booklet soon. For now we have the sweet little vest and knicker set knitted in pure shetland 2ply, nearer to modern 3ply, to fit 32-34" bust and 36-38" hips, use 4ply and a change of needle size to fit a larger size.1940's photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.25 |
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Bestway 557: Vintage knitting pattern for a dainty vest and knicker set knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 34"bust and 36" hips. 1940's pattern.Great for that surprise Christmas gift for a daughter or sister who loves nostalgic underwear. Try modern 4ply for a better fit. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 594: Vintage knitting pattern for pretty undies set knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply to fit bust 32"-34", use larger needles to get a slightly bigger size.1940's photocopy 31.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 629: Camisole, body belt!, kneecap warmers! and bedsocks - who could ask for anything more on a cold winters night? Knitted in vintage 3 and 4ply for men and women. However the little camisole or spencer is very sweet and knits up nicely in modern 4ply to fit approx 39" chest, with or without sleeves, use modern 3ply for a smaller size. If we have a very cold winter we could well use the other garments in this pattern. 1940's Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 694: Vintage knitting pattern for simple to knit undies from the 1940's, knitted in stocking stitch with lacy borders. To fit upto a 36" bust. This is called a pantie-vest. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 922: Knitted panties for the young at heart in vintage 3ply and longer legged knickers for those who love to keep warm! Try modern 4ply to get a better fit and change needles size for a slightly larger fit 1940's chic! Great for that authentic touch to a re-enactment weekend. quality photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Bestway 944: Vintage knitting pattern from the 1940's of long vest and panties in vintage 2ply (modern 3ply) bust 32-36 inches. Look lovely knitted in cream or petal pink 3ply merino pure wool - see links page for wool stockists. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 899: Vintage knitting pattern for a spencer, from the 1940's wartime, suggests it is comfy to wear under uniform -warmth without bulk! knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if it works better. 34" bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 923: Vintage knitting pattern for camisole, bedjacket and sleeing sox. The camisole has short or long sleeves or can be made sleevless. To fit 34" bust knitted in vintage 2ply so try modern 3ply. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 1090: Pretty lace stipes for dainty undies from the 1940's. Add that bit of authenticity to your 40's weekend! Wear the real thing! Winter warmers with a dainty flair - great for a suprise Christmas gift! 32-34 in chest, hips 37 inches Knitted in vintage 3ply, try 4ply for better fit and size larger needles for 35-36 bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Coats 838: Great nostalgia! The healthy string vest - for all the family! Knitted in cotton that gives 5 rows to 1.5 inches on size 1 imperial needles - really thick needles. Mens 38"-42" chest, Ladies 34"-38" bust, Childs 28" -32" chest. 1962 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Copley 1174: Vintage knitting pattern for ladies cami-knicks or step ins as my mother called them To fit 32"-34" inc bust, pretty lacy rib pattern in vintage 2ply nearer modern 3ply, late 1930's pattern. Pattern in great condition. orginal pattern as shown £4.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Copley 1551: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for ladies knittted undies to fit 34" bust knitted in vintage 3ply, try 4ply for a better fit. Pattern clean but split to centre of spine. The center page loose as published. 1948 pattern as shown £2.25 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Golden Eagle 1033: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for ladies underwear, to fit 34-36" bust and 36"-38" bust in vintage 2ply or modern 3ply, there are instructions for vest with opera top, Knickes and cami-knickers ( lady is wearing these). 1930/40's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Greenock 4: Vintage late 1920's/early 1930's Underwear knitting pattern, instructions for Vest and shorts, in easy to knit stocking stitch and rib, you could always put your own choice of pattern on the vest. To fit 28" before stretching, probably to 34" knitted in vintage 2ply which is nearer to modern 3ply. photocopy in original sepia £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Greenock 44. fabulous vintage knitting pattern for 3 vests to knit in vintage 3ply, warm, delicate and practical, length adjustable, easy to knit leaf design. Try modern 4ply. There are two other simple vests, a round neck and an opera top styles 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50. |
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Knitmaster 370: Machine knitting pattern for dainty undies from the 1950's to fit 34 to 38 inch chest. Knitted in vest wool, which was a 3ply or modern 4ply pure wool, soft, warm and light. Pattern in great condition pattern as shown £2.00 colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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KB3-169: Sweet vintage knitting pattern for a vest, liberty bodice and knickers for a little girl, chest 22"-23" Knickers button onto the bodice. Knitted vintage 3ply wool with tape from shoulders to waits for the buttons.Try modern 4ply and see button page for authentic 1940's button suitable for childerens under wear- pattern 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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KB3-28: vintage knitting underwear pattern from 1948 for camiknickers in an open work stitich to fit 32"-34" easy to knit in vintage 2ply ( almost modern 3ply) and panties knitted in vintage 3ply to fit waist 24"-27". Try modern 4ply, This pattern includes the opera top vest pictured below. Always work a tension square. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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BK3-28 Vintage pattern for an opera top vest knitted in 2ply (try modern 3ply for a better fit) to fit 32"-42" bust. 1948 Included in the pattern above with camiknickers and pants. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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KB1-101: Vintage lingerie set bra and panties knitting pattern, option for cami-knickers, knitted in silk on size 10 and 12 needles so modern 4ply wool would work as well - try a tension square first - email and I can give you the tension square requirements to try before ordering. To fit 34"-36" bust and waist 25"-28" 1940's Look on ebay under knitting yarn for knitting silk and try for a 3 or 4 ply and change needles to get correct tension. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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KB1-101: The bra and panties, with close up of edge pattern |
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KB1-103: The cami-knicks version of the above pattern., 4ply wool or silk, pattern includes both options. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Ladyship 1086: Pretty vintage knitting pattern for vest and pantees knitted in vintage 2ply, to fit medium bust, for bigger sizes use a thicker needle, the fabric once knitted stretches. tension is 6.5 stitches to inch by 9 rows to one inch in depth, knitted on 13 and 9s imperial photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Lavenda 808uw: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for ladies underwear. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply to fit 34-36 inch bust, the instructions are for the cami-knickers as shown. 3 tiny mother of pearl buttons are required, see button page for authentic 1930's/40's buttons. Pattern 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Lavenda 934uw: Pretty vintage underwear knitting pattern for vest and knickers, and briefs worked in vintage 2ply or modern 3ply will work well. To fit 34"-36" bust and 36"-40" hips 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Lavenda 946uw: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies underwear. Great range of items for the discerning modern girl! Keep warm and cosy this winter. To fit 34"-38" bust and 38"-42" hip. There are instructions for a spencer, (short vest), vest, can always make this shorter, knickers and combinations. 1930's Pattern in good condition, wear to edges. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Lavenda 900uw: Great vintage underwear patten with the choice of 3 vest styles for ladies. Knitted in vintage 2 or 3ply or modern 3ply or 4ply -to fit 34"-36" bust easy to knit. Make a couple for this winter or for Christmas gift, I am making my mother a couple and a bed jacket. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Lee Target 6563: chest 17" and 18", retro vests that will still do well today in a cold winter, knitted in pure merion baby wool, choice of cream, white, pale pink, pale blue, pale lemon or aqua - on a 50g ball. See links page for stockists, I do have a few balls left see wool page.1960's colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Patons Woolcraft 1: Vintage knitting pattern for mens long-johns. Although these publications changed very little dusring the 1920-1950's, this is a later edition from the 1940's and is for long pants and short pants knitted in vest wool which was vintage 3ply, no sizes given other than leg and gusset length. Great for WW11 encactment groups or 40's weekends. Feel authetic right down to the skin! Try modern 4ply and a tension square to see if needle change is needed. photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.00 |
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Patons woolcraft 2: Vintage knitting pattern for vest, pants and short pants, knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 36" chest. Again this pattern is from the 1940's and only includes one pair of the gloves, and the underwear, rest of gloves are a seperate pattern. Try modern 4ply for better fit, remember that a loose fit was typical of the time photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Patons 92: Four childrens vests knitted in vintage 2ply and 3ply for 6 months to 3 years, 18"-22" chest. Try modern 3 and 4ply. Spine split a little, but clean, see below for the other two designs.1940's Pattern as described £1.75 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Patons 92: two little girls vest patterns from the above booklet. |
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*Patons 258: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for ladies vest and knickers knitted in vintage 2ply which is similar to modern 3ply. to fit bust 34", hips 36-38" pretty full french knicker style and lacy topped vest. 1940 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Patons 232: Vintage knitting pattern for vest and knickers 1940's in two sizes, 34"-36" bust and 36"-38" (hips 36"-38" and 38"-40") worked in vintage 2ply or modern 3ply wool, see below for another view of this set. Pattern slightly worn, but in good vintage conditon. original pattern as shown £2.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Patons 232: This is the set above. |
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*Patons293: Pretty vintage knitting pattern for vest and knickers in two sizes, 34-36 inches and 36-38 inches knitted in vinage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Few surface marks and crease to front, but sound and clean 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Patons 381: booklet with 4 vests and 2 pairs of panties to knit in vintage 2ply and 3ply. Try modern 3 and 4ply for better fit, good sizes range. To fit bust 32" to 42". Booklet in good condition, slight mark to front cover, sound. 1950's There are instructions for the easy to knit palin set on the cover, a lacey opera top set with lacy design at leg edges and two other simple stocking stitch vests - be snug, be fashionable! Patten as shown £2.00 pdf £1.99
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Patons 381: Another set from the above booklet, with lace pattern operatop vest and edge to long panties. |
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Patons 538: Vintage knitting pattern for period under wear. 3 lovely winter vests in vintage 2ply and 3ply wool, 2 with all-over lace patterns and one with a simple lace top.Try modern 4ply so snug and warm, can be knitted shorter. 1930/40's photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99
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Patons 614: Vintage knitting pattern for 4 spencers, or vest, to wear over the bra - originally spencers were worn over the corset to form a warm decorative barrier between underclothes and dress. 1950's pattern in great condition. 2 are 36" bust and the other 2 are 38" bust, knitted in vintage 2ply and 3ply. Try modern 3 and 4ply, pattern in good condition 12 pages.1940's pattern as shown £2.25 pdf £1.99
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Patons 625: Vintage knitting pattern for a lovely collection of 6 ladies vests Vests in sizes 32"-44" lovely range of sizes and styles, some of which are shown below. 1950's Knitted in vintage 2ply or 3ply so try modern 3ply and 4ply. photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Patons 625: close up of one of the vests in the above booklet. This one is knitted in vintage 2ply (try modern 3ply for a better fit) very easy to knit. I have worked this one myself for my mother. I knitted it in modern 3ply Patons Merino baby wool, see wool page for suplies and lick page for other stockists. |
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patons 625: Here is another of the designs, very delicate and figure hugging to keep those winter chills at bay. |
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*Patons 675:Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies underwear. Vest with buttons up front and short sleeves, vest and knickers set with lacy edges, a combination and vest. 34" -42" covered with the combination suit up to 38". Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. Vintage buttons on the button page, many from the 40's and 50's. See below for the1950's/60's version in colour. photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99 |
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*Patons SC134: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies underwear. Vest with buttons up front and short sleeves, vest and knickers set with lacy edges, a combination and vest. 34" -42" covered with the combination suit up to 38". Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if you need to change needles. See links page for contact Coats who have pastel colour in 3ply or 4ply - lots of colours from Patons. Vintage buttons on the button page, many from the 40's and 50's. pattern 1950's, also available in the 1960s. Pattern in good condition original pattern as shown £2.75 pdf £1.99 |
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Patons 759: Vintage knitting pattern for ladies underwear. Lovely vest and pants set in 3ply wool, to keep you warmand cosy in the winter months. To fit bust 34" pattern a little worn round edges.1940's original pattern as shown £2.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Patons 898: Vintage knitting pattern for a 1930’s vest in vintage 3ply – lovely retro booklet. Great for those 40's weekends - add autheticity to your outfits! Try modern 4ply photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Patons 915: vintage knitting pattern for ladies vest and panties 36" bust knitted in vintage 2ply with simple lacy edge. Try modern 3ply. Pattern is in good condition with a trade stamp to front as shown 1940's. Pattern as shown £3.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Patons 956: Vintage underwear knitting pattern. Dainty and warm, ready for the winter! Knitted in vintage 3ply, try using modern 4ply to get a better tension as modern 3ply is a little finer than its vintage counterpart. Vest fits 32" 1940's Lovely bit of nostalgia and social history. photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.50
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Patons 977: Lovely vintage underwear set in lace pattern, the panties are a little wider for comfort, knitted in vintage 2ply (modern 3ply) 32" bust try knitting on larger needles for bigger size, or knitting 4ply. Very fient crease to front 1940's pattern as shown £3.50 photocopy £2.99 pdf £1.99
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Patons 3375: Vintage knitting pattern for ladies underwear. Pretty lacy vest and panties to match in vintage 2ply ( modern 3ply). 1940's to fit 34" Knit in modern 4ply for a bigger fit. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Sirdar 985: dainty undies in easy pattern, light and delicate in vintage 2ply, try modern 3ply for a good fit. To fit 34" bust, change needle size and/or ply to get bigger sizes.1940's Great for 1940's weekends, christmas present for the girl whol loves nostalgic undies. Patten is a little worn, but clean and sound. pattern as shown £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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*Stalite 381: Vintage knitting pattern for 'health' vest (recommended by the health proffession - so it says!!) Chest 26"-30" and 38"-42" easy and fun to knit, make those re-enactment weekends or holidays even more realistic! Pattern a little worn as seen in photo 1950's original pattern £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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*Stalite 383: Vintage knitting pattern for 'health' vest for him and her! The ladies is in sizes 34-38 and the mens 40"-44" See Strutts below for smaller size vest.1950's. Pattern a little worn with surface marks as seen in photo, but clean and sound. Retro look is in! original pattern £2.25 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Stalite 389: Vintage mens underwear knitting pattern! Men's health vest and briefs (or pants!) Knitted in Twilleys cotton to fit 40" to 44" chest. Get your man into the healthy retro fashion!! 1950's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Strutts 9501: (Sirdar7699) How about this for pure retro? Vintage knitting pattern for a man's vest knitted in dish cloth cotton - soft 4ply ply cotton on big needles - work a tension square first as modern cotton yarns differ. 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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*Strutts 9507: Vintage knitting pattern for men's underwear. in this retro pattern form the 1940's ther are instuctions for the 'healthy' string vest and briefs as pictured and the trunks as seen below. Knitted in cotton on size 3 imperial needles. To fit chest 38", 40" and 42" chest. There are is also instructions for vest with with short sleeves and high neck. Great fun - what a great gift for a family Christmas! 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Strutts 9507: This is a picture of the trunks, instruction in the above pattern, to fit 40" 42" and 44" hip.1940's |
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*Stitchcraft 193: Pretty Cami-knickers pattern knitted in 2ply so try modern 3ply, to fit 32-34 inch bust, very practical for the chilly weather, small pearl buttons on button page. 1930's Pattern in fabulous condition photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Viyella 2381: Beautiful vintage knitting pattern from the 1930's for a vest and pantie set knitted in vintage 2ply so try modern 3ply or for a bigger size try 4ply. To fit 32"-34" bust. Quick and easy to knit. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Weldons 451: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby vest and pilch (pants, nappy cover) to fit birth to 2 years. There will be some for sale shortly on my baby clothes pages made from pure, ultra soft Merino baby wool and super fine alpaca. Save money on heating bills this winter and dress yourself and kiddies warmly. Works just as well in man made 4ply, but not so warm or soft against baby skin. Pattern in good condition, 1940's original pattern as shown £2.50 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Weldons 237. Vintage knitting pattern for ladies underwear. Simple to knit, cosy set , short legged panties, knitted in 2ply (modern 3ply) takes only 4ozs approx 100gms. 1940's size 33-35 inch bust. pattern as shown £3.00 photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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*Weldons A1327: Vintage knitting pattern with excellent range of sizes and styles for mother and children to keep warm and snug in the coming chilly days! Sizes from 3 months to 14 years and for the ladies 34" bust to 42" bust. Easy designs in basic stocking stitch, you could put your own patterns on the bottoms or as an oll over lacey design - great scope for the beginner or the more experienced knitter - great retro gifts. In good condition 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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