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Toy Animals

Pattern ID: Emu 8086
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: Penguin: 2 (1 oz) balls in black, 1 in white; Seal: 4 in black, 1 in white; Poodle: 4 balls in white
Sizes: no sizes are given but I would guess from the instructions and the picture the poodle and penguin might be 14 - 16 inches tall.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): not specified - as they are toys this is probably not considered vital.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Toy seal, poodle or penguin made in DK.
The pattern is in robust condition with all instructions fully readable; there is a horizontal crease and some surface creasing, and a few notations and marks made by a previous owner.

Dolls Clothes

Pattern ID: PB 585
Wool brand: Moorland DK, and Fingering 3 and 4ply
Yarn quantity: Coat: 2-3oz DK; Pixie hat: 1oz DK; Vest and knickers: ½-¾oz 3ply; Dress: 1oz 3ply; Sweater (striped): ¼-½oz 4ply in each colour; Skirt: ½-1oz 4ply
Sizes: 10, 12, 14, and 16 inch dolls

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, Double Knit
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows in DK; 28sts x 36 rows in 4 ply on 3¼mm;
28sts x 36 rows in 3 ply on 3¾mm;
30sts x 38 rows in 3 ply on 3¼mm.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes in 4 sizes for 10, 12, 14, and 16 inch dolls:

  • Coat and pixie hat
  • Vest and pilch (pants/knickers)
  • Striped sweater and skirt
  • Dress
The pattern is in fair condition for its age, but the spine has been reinforced with sellotape.

Spring Lamb

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 1
Wool brand: Lister Lee Target Concorde DK
Yarn quantity: 2 (20g balls) white, 1 black
Sizes: approximately 10 inches tall

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 48 rows over garter stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cute littel lamb - all in garter stitch (every row knitted).

Outfits for Action Man

Pattern ID: Emu 6690
Wool brand: Scotch Superwash, Easy-Care
Yarn quantity: Trousers: 20g ball makes 2 pairs. Jacket and hat: 20g ball plus oddment of contrast.
Sweater and hat: 20g ball.

Sizes: To fit action figure doll (about 11 inches / 28cm)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): not specified

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes and accessories for an action figure doll. A man of his time, it includes a (miniature) version of the Starsky and Hutch cardigan - well - Starsky anyway...
The pattern is in good condition with some notes about the sizing made by a previous user on the front cover.

Baby Doll Outfit

Pattern ID: Emu 8014
Wool brand: Baby Wool, Zephyr Botany, Scotch, Emulon Bri-Nylon, Softknit
Yarn quantity: For the set - larger doll 8 oz 4ply; smaller doll 5oz 3ply (1oz balls)
Sizes: To fit a 20 inch doll in 4ply,
and a 16 inch doll in 3ply

Wool weight: 4ply or 3ply
Needle size: 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows for 4ply;
32sts x 40 rows for 3ply

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Five piece set for baby dolls in 2 sizes.
The pattern has some signs of wear, a vertical centre crease, and a few pencil markings. The instructions are fully readable.

Barbie doll clothes

Pattern ID: Waterwheel 4631
Wool brand: Robin Diamante, Sunbeam Paris Mohair, or any DK
Yarn quantity: Dress: 20g. BoobTube: 7g. Bag: 5g. Other items: 10-15g
Sizes: To fit fashion doll 11 inches (28cm)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): not specified

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes and accessories for an 11 inch fashion doll, in double knitting yarns.

Tea Cosies

Pattern ID: Emu 6234
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe,
Bri-Nylon, Tripleknit, Magnum

Yarn quantity: Tea cosies: 2 (25g?) balls in each colour; Poodle: 4 balls DK + oddments
Sizes: "small, medium, large"

Wool weight: Double knitting, Aran/worsted, Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, 5mm, 6½mm
Tension (10cm): not specified

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Poodle bottle cover or toy in DK, and a set of tea cosies in a choice of yarn weights/sizes.
The pattern is in robust condition with all instructions fully readable; there is some surface creasing, very light stains, and a few pencil marks.

Household novelties ...

Pattern ID: Emu 6456
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe,
Bri-Nylon, Superlite

Yarn quantity: Tea cosies: about 4 (1oz balls); Hangers: 1 ball + oddments does 2; Egg cosies: 1 ball + oddments does 4.
Sizes: 1¼ pint tea pots.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Novel collection of covers and cosies.

Toys 'n' Things...

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6810
Wool brand: Any double knitting or chunky
Yarn quantity: Clowns: 1-3 50g balls in each of 5 colours; Beach bag: 360g in various colours; Golf club cosies: 1 "medium" ball in each of 5 colours; Bed socks: 2 balls (50g?); Mittens: 1 ball (50g?).
Sizes: Various - see description.

Wool weight: Double knitting and Chunky
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK; 5½mm for chunky
Tension (10cm): 24sts for DK;
15sts for chunky.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: An eight-page leaflet with a mixed back of novelty items - so much so that Sirdar call it "and things" - any more specific title having defeated them (and me). The yarn specifications - such as they are - indicate that these items are designed for left-overs:

  • Beach Bag crocheted in DK - 18 x 18 inches.
  • Fingerless Gloves in DK knitted on 2 needles for an "average" hand.
  • Golf Club Head Covers in DK.
  • Corbett Clown in Chunky - height 23 inches.
  • Monty Mascot in Chunky - height 31 inches.
  • Bed Socks in DK - length 9½ inches or "as required".

Lamb and Dachshund

Pattern ID: Weldons B1465
Wool brand: Ladyship Chubby Wool or Lee Target Motoravia (Double Knitting)
Yarn quantity: Lamb: 2oz white, 1oz black. Dachshund: 1oz brown, 1 oz green.
Sizes: Lamb: Height to top of ears about 10 inches. Dachshund: Height to top of ears about 5½ inches.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, or 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): Over garter stitch - Lamb: 22sts x 44 rows on 3¼mm needles; Dachshund: 28sts x 56rows on 2¾mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Toys in double knitting yarns.
Horizontal crease and some markings from previous user.

Delia, Dinah, Mini Mouse, and Dandy Duck

Pattern ID: Lee Target 8728
Wool brand: Motoravia, Super Crimp Bri-Nylon, Lorette Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: Doll: 2oz pink, 1oz white, or, 3oz brown. Dress: 1oz plus small amount of contrast. Mouse: 1oz each white, pink, yellow, blue. Duck: 2 oz white, 1oz green. Plus various colours in small amounts as seen in photo.
Sizes: Doll: 14 inches. Mouse: 9 inches. Duck: 8 inches.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32 rows
30sts x 38 rows in 3 ply

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Toys in double knitting yarns.

Holiday for Dolls

Pattern ID: PB SC24
Wool brand: Fingering, Nylox, Purple Heather in 3 or 4ply
Yarn quantity: various colours in small amounts mostly not exceeding 1oz
Sizes: 10, 12, 14, and 16 inch dolls

Wool weight: 3 ply or 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm or 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows in 4 ply
30sts x 38 rows in 3 ply

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes for 10, 12, 14, and 16 inch dolls:

  • Cover Girl's Outfit - cable sweater, kilt, pants, hat
  • The Boyfriend's Outfit - checked jersey, trousers, cap
  • What the best dolls wear underneath - vest and pants
  • The Terrible Twins - tee shirt and dungarees

Outfit for boy or girl dolls

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2068
Wool brand: Sirdar Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 2-4 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 10, 12, 14, and 16 inch doll

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, 3¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Three piece set for boy or girl dolls in 4 sizes. This pattern has some wear and deep centre crease, but is still readable.

Dolls Delight

Pattern ID: Patons 6368
Wool brand: Totem Crepe, Nylox,
Purple Heather, Cameo Crepe

Yarn quantity: 2 (50g balls) DK for bag;
2 (1oz balls) 4ply for outfit

Sizes: 12 inch baby doll

Wool weight: Double Knitting and 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows in DK
24sts x 32 rows in 4 ply

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes for a 12 inch (30cm) baby doll. (Possibly premature baby?)