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Family cabled sweaters V

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5001
Wool brand: Double Crepe, Arctic Moss, Super Nylon Superwash
Yarn quantity: 14-25 (25g ? balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple cable family sweaters.
The pattern is in good condition with a wool shop stamp on the cover, and some markings from a previous user.

Textured family sweaters II

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1549
Wool brand: Pageant, Defiant, Dandy, Easycare, Emmerdale DK.
Yarn quantity: 9-19 (25g balls)
Sizes: 24-42inch chest (10 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 40rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family sweaters in a pleasing pattern of garter stitch and moss stitch panels; options for V-neck or round-neck.

"Big Wool" Beanie Hats

Pattern ID: Sirdar 8733
Wool brand: Denim Ultra,
plus Foxy (eyelash fur yarn)

Yarn quantity: 1- 2 (100g balls) plus 1 x 50g ball of Foxy for fur trim if required
Sizes: ages 7-12 years plus 2 adult sizes
[4 sizes].

Wool weight: Bulky
Needle size: 10mm, 8mm, or 7mm
Tension (10x10cm): 9sts x 12 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Easy and quick to knit hats in bulky weight wool.

Classic family Aran sweaters IV

Pattern ID: Littlewoods 2076
Wool brand: Littlewoods Aran
Yarn quantity: 7-12 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 28 - 44 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts x 26 rows over moss st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Oversized Aran sweaters styled for Mother and Daughter but up to a 44 inch chest could suit any of the family. I particularly like the girl's collar which has a guernsey look about it.

His and Her chunky aran-style sweaters

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2109
Wool brand: Pullman, Golden Pullman
Yarn quantity: 13-17 (2 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aran-style sweater made in a chunky yarn.

His and Her chunky aran-style jackets

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2193
Wool brand: Pullman, Golden Pullman
Yarn quantity: 15-21 (2 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aran-style cardigan or jacket in a choice of two lengths made in a chunky yarn.

Lightly textured man's sleeveless pullover

Pattern ID: Sirdar 1776
Wool brand: Majestic, Fontein Crepe
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-45 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm.
Tension (10cm): 30sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: You'd be forgiven for thinking this was another plain men's pullover, but it has (in my opinion) a rather pleasing all-over diamond pattern, giving a more sophisticated look.
The pattern is in fair condition, with a small tear in the margin, but the pages have come adrift at the spine fold.

Two designs for classic cardigans

Pattern ID: Lister Lee K1346
Wool brand: Thermoknit, Motoravia, Concorde, Lady Love
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 44 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Separate instructions given for two different styles of raglan cardigan. Man's V-neck ribbed version, and lady's plain version with collar - both with optional pockets.

His and Hers Cabled Cardigan Jackets V

Pattern ID: Keynote 729
Wool brand: Keynote DK qualities.
Yarn quantity: 19-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 44 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 30 rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic cabled cardigans with saddle shoulders.

Man's Windjacket VII

Pattern ID: Emu 276
Wool brand: Scotch
Yarn quantity: 16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 inch chest [1 size only]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 30 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's rib/cable pattern jacket with zip front and collar. Sadly, only one size; definitely the physique of a hard-working post-war farmer on his tractor.

Man's cabled raglan cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5425
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear, Double Crepe, Tricel Nylon
Yarn quantity: 11 - 13 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasingly simple design for a man's cardigan with a lobster-claw cable detail on the front sections.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 9

Pattern ID: Sirdar 7823
Wool brand: Majestic, Talisman, Fontein Crepe
Yarn quantity: 13-18 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-44 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm;
Tension (10cm): 30sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain pullover with V or round neck versions.
The pattern consists of 4 pages and is in fairly good and robust condition; however the outer pages are detached along the spine, and there are a few light pencil marks from a previous user.

Perfectly plain His and Her classic crew-necks

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2091
Wool brand: Medallion, Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 13 - 20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain raglan sweaters for him or her.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic V-necks X

Pattern ID: Patons 9357
Wool brand: Flair
Yarn quantity: 20-25 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Worsted
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 25 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Father and son V-neck sweaters (other genders are available) - but suitable for all the family.
Used condition with the usual fairly definite horizontal crease. Instructions still perfectly readable.

Perfectly plain family roll-neck sweaters XVI

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6467
Wool brand: Motoravia, Tarantelle Courtelle, Super Crimp Bri-Nylon, Leemont Crepe
Yarn quantity: 5-15 (3 ply); 7-21 (4 ply) - (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 24 - 46 inch chest (12 sizes)

Wool weight: Versions for 3ply and 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, 3mm, and 3¼mm;
Tension (10x10cm): 3 ply: 32sts x 44 rows; on 3mm; 4 ply: 30sts x 40 rows; on 3¼mm;

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Father and son roll-neck sweater (other genders are available) - but suitable for all the family. The pattern instructions are given for 2 different yarn weights.

Family cabled sweaters VI

Pattern ID: Clipper Ballerina 618
Wool brand: Ballerina Supreme, Red Label
Yarn quantity: 6 - 12 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 44 inch chest [10sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cable-panel family sweaters, in a wide range of sizes with a choice of neckline.

Perfectly plain man's sweater V

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5493
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear, Double Crepe, Tricel Nylon DKs - or - Wash 'n' Wear, Fontein Crepe, Talisman, Tricel Nylon, Courtelle Crepe 4 plies.
Yarn quantity: DK: 11 - 13 (50g balls);
4 ply: 15 - 17 (25g balls)

Sizes: to fit 36 - 42 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: DK or 4ply versions
Needle size: DK: 4mm and 3¼mm;
4 ply: 3¼mm and 2¾mm

Tension (10cm): DK: 24sts; 4 ply: 30sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain man's polo sweater with choice of yarn weights - DK or 4 ply - separate sets of instructions are given for each.

Perfectly plain family sweaters VI

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1243
Wool brand: Any Falcon DK.
Yarn quantity: 9-30 balls (25g balls??)
Sizes: 22-44inch chest (12 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30rows (st st)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family sweaters . Pattern has surface creasing with vertical crease not shown in photo - instructions not affected.

Traditional Aran Book

The Aran Look
(Sirdar 118)

Booklet ID: Sirdar 118

Subject Matter: A booklet of Aran knits in Sirdar Sportswool, Sherpa, or Wash 'n' Wear Aran yarns.

Price: £6.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Content:
Sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarfs, and jackets all as featured in the photos - click on thumbnails for popups.

Description:
19 designs sized in the range to fit 22 - 32 inch chest for the six children's sizes, and 32 - 44 for the six adult sizes.
The booklet is in very good condition - near new.

Mens socks in 3 and 4 ply

Pattern ID: P&B 628
Wool brand: Nylox
Yarn quantity: about 4oz 4ply or 3oz 3ply per pair
Sizes: 10, 10½, or 11 inches [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm, or 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 44 rows 3ply;
32sts x 40 rows: 4 ply

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Six pairs of socks probably meant for men. Plain, fancy or ribbed with separate sets of instructions for each in either 4ply or 3 ply.
This little booklet is in excellent condition.

His and Hers textured cardigans

Pattern ID: Patons 9112
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather, Moorland
Yarn quantity: DK: 19-25;
4 ply: 12-17 (1 oz balls)

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: DK: 3¼mm and 4mm;
4 ply: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): DK: 22 sts x 30 rows;
4 ply: 28 sts x 36 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: V-neck cardigans in choice of yarn weights with separate patterns supplied for 4ply and double knitting yarn.
I like this pattern's stylish photo which has a distinct attempt at French sixties chic; once again Patons add to the polished look using (I believe) Jean Shrimpton in another early modelling role. [We won't dwell on the male model - or his pose, which I suppose to be an attempt at humour].

His and Hers Cabled Waiscoats II

Pattern ID: Patons 1551
Wool brand: Patons Beehive, Trident DK
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cap-sleeved buttoned waistcoats with pockets for him or for her. There is an eyelet patterned panel detail on a background of adapted moss-stitch.
The pattern is in good condition, with holes punched in the left hand margin for use in a loose-leaf binder.

Family sweaters, hats, and scarves in fisherman rib

Pattern ID: Copley 9389
Wool brand: Extra Warm DK
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 5-14 (50g balls); Hat: 2 balls; Scarf:3-4 balls
Sizes: Sweater: 24-44 inch chest [8 sizes];
Hat: child/lady/man [3 sizes]; Scarf: 2 sizes

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 42 rows measured over pattern, alternating 4mm and 3¼mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family outdoor raglan sweaters with choice of neckline in a kind of "mock" fisherman's rib stitch, where every "knit 1 below" row is alternated with a plain rib row, and the needle size is also alternated. With this and the "thermal wool" they are certainly determined to keep you warm.
Also features a pom-pom hat and a scarf with pockets. [Very Cosy!]

Perfectly plain man's chunky sweater II

Pattern ID: Robin 1033
Wool brand: Rhythm Chunky
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 38-44 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 20 rows on 6½mm

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain chunky raglan sweater.
The pattern is in fair condition for its age barring the fact that it is completely detached along the fold of the leaflet so it is supplied as two pages.

Family ribbed sweaters

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1584
Wool brand: Brig, Falkland, Sirius, Grampian, Beaulon, Monique, Horizon
Yarn quantity: 6-17 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24- 46 inch chest [12 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm,
Tension (10cm): 24sts or 34sts unstretched over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A rather pleasing set of simple rib sweaters for child or adult in double knitting weight yarn.

Perfectly plain classic man's V-neck X

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6620
Wool brand: Leemont, Motoravia, Tarantelle Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 21-22 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38- 40 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain V-neck sweater for men. [Suitable for men with strong resolve and determination.]

Man's textured sweater in 3 yarn weights

Pattern ID: Emu 4170
Wool brand: Scotch, Zephyr, Courtelle, Calypso, Bri-Nylon, Romany, Double Crepe,
Yarn quantity: 12-16 (3 ply); 15-19 (4 ply); 23-28 (DK) - (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 36 - 44 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Versions for 3ply, 4 ply, and Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼ - or -
3¼mm and 2¾ - or - 4mm and 3¼.

Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 46 rows; - or -
34sts x 42 rows; - or - 28sts x 32 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured raglan V-neck sweater for men. The pattern instructions are given for 3 different yarn weights, (I'm guessing the tensions indicated are measured over the pattern stitch which is a kind of broken rib)
The pattern shows signs of use with a very strong and worn vertical crease; however it does not affect the pattern instructions.

Perfectly plain family pullovers III

Pattern ID: Emu 4357
Wool brand: Scotch, Courtelle, Bri-Nylon, Acrilan, Double Crepe, Calypso
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (3 ply); 7-12 (4 ply); 9-14 (DK) - (1oz? balls).
Sizes: to fit 28 - 44 inch chest (9 sizes)

Wool weight: Versions for 3ply, 4 ply, and Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼ - or - 3¼mm; and 2¾ - or - 4mm and 3¼.
Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 44 rows; - or - 30sts x 38 rows; - or - 22sts x 32 rows; over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Father and son sweater or slipover - but suitable for all the family. The pattern instructions are given for 3 different yarn weights.

His and Hers Cabled Cardigan Jackets IV

Pattern ID: Emu 4587
Wool brand: Scotch Superwash, Courtelle, Superlite Bri-Nylon, Calypso Double Crepe, Tricel Nylon.
Yarn quantity: 19-28 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 46 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic cabled cardigans (note that the instructions for the polo necks under the jackets are not included).

Family cabled polo-necks - plus hat

Pattern ID: Emu 4601
Wool brand: Scotch Superwash, Courtelle, Superlite Bri-Nylon, Calypso Double Crepe, Tricel Nylon, Apollo "72"
Yarn quantity: 10-15 (40g balls) DK;
12-19 (50g balls) Apollo;
plus 2 balls for the hat

Sizes: 28-44 inch chest [9 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting or Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm for DK;
5½mm and 4½mm mm for Apollo yarn

Tension (10cm): 22sts for DK;
16sts for Apollo yarn

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's or woman's cabled sweater with pom-pom hat. There are separate instructions for DK and for "Apollo 72", as the latter seems to be a chunky weight yarn.
The pattern is in fairly good condition, with light creasing affecting the photo.

Man's cabled slipover III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2466
Wool brand: Talisman, Fontein Crepe, Gaiety, Majestic - or - Arctic Moss, Double Crepe, Super Nylon, Medallion, Gold Seal Acrilan
Yarn quantity: 4 ply: 8-11 (1oz balls);
DK: 10-14 (1oz? balls)

Sizes: to fit 36-45 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply, or, Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4mm; or,
2¾mm and 3¼mm.

Tension (10cm): 4 ply: 29sts; DK: 24sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's sleeveless pullover in a choice of yarn weights. Separate instructions are given for 4ply and double knitting versions.
The pattern is in good condition but there are a few pencil markings made by a previous user.

Plain chunky windcheater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5383
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear Chunky, Pullman
Yarn quantity: 15-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A plain raglan zipped lumber jacket made in a chunky yarn./font>

His and Hers Chunky Cable Sweaters III

Pattern ID: Patons 1915
Wool brand: Beehive Shetland Style Chunky
Yarn quantity: 9-14 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 20 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Raglan V-neck sweaters with an interesting cable detail.
The instructions are in fairly good condition with light creasing affecting only the photo (not shown).

His and Hers Chunky Cable Sweaters II

Pattern ID: Lister 2205
Wool brand: Richmond, Thermo-knit Chunky
Yarn quantity: 11-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-46 inch chest (9 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts over moss stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Raglan cable sweaters in a good range of sizes.
The instructions are in good condition.

Man's Cabled V-neck

Pattern ID: Weldons B1360
Wool brand: Lee Target Motoravia DK
Yarn quantity: 14 -18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¾mm;
or 4½mm and 4mm

Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 30 rows
or 22sts x 28 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A standard V-neck cabled sweater in double knitting.
There are two sets of instructions with the four sizes achieved by using different needles and tensions.

Man's ribbed slipover

Pattern ID: Weldons B1220
Wool brand: Penelope's W.B. Melody Knitting Wool
Yarn quantity: 7oz 3 ply or 8oz 4ply
Sizes: to fit 38-42 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply or 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm or 3¾mm for 4ply;
and 3¾mm or 3¼mm for 3ply

Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 32 rows 4ply on 4mm needles; 32sts x 36 rows 3ply on 3¾mm needles; both over rib pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Mens' ribbed pullover or slipover in a choice of yarn weights (separate instructions for each). The two sizes for each pattern are achieved by using different sized needles and tensions.

Patons Sports Book

Sportswear Booklet
(Patons 199)

Hats, Sweaters, Mittens, and Socks, in various Patons qualities.

Booklet ID: Patons 199

Subject Matter: A booklet of sportswear.

Price: £6.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Content:
Included items are featured on the cover photo - click on thumbnail for popup:

  • Cricket sweaters (double knitting),
  • Family guernsey-type Sweaters (aran/worsted)
  • Family zipped tennis jackets (4 ply),
  • Family Ski sweater, hat, and mitts (chunky),
  • His and Hers riding sweaters (4 ply and double knitting versions),
  • Children's riding sweaters (4 ply and double knitting versions),
  • Aran sweater and pompon hat (aran/worsted),
  • Golfing jacket and peaked cap (double knitting), and
  • Tennis socks (3 ply).

Description:
This booklet is in good condition. It has 8 designs, illustrated on the covers.

His and Hers light-weight Aran style sweaters

Pattern ID: Hayfield 6035
Wool brand: Bri-Nylon DK
Yarn quantity: 25-32 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-36, or 40-42 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting.
Needle size: 4½mm, 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts over moss stitch on 4½mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aran patterned sweaters in double knitting weight yarn, with cross-over collars.

Perfectly plain sweaters for men V

Pattern ID: Munrospun 8028
Wool brand: Munrospun Shetland DK
Yarn quantity: 18-24 ozs
Sizes: to fit 40-44 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
(or possibly worsted)

Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
- or - 4½mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10cm): 24 sts on 4mm
- or - 20sts on 4½mm

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweater options for men.
The crew neck version has a saddle-shoulder.
The pattern is in very good condition.

Perfectly plain man's chunky sweater

Pattern ID: Lavenda B800
Wool brand: Lavenda Chunky Crepe
Yarn quantity: 26 -30 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 40 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 7mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts x 18 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky plain raglan sweater.

Classic crew-neck in fisherman rib III

Pattern ID: Robin 13131
Wool brand: Landscape, Reward
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Raglan sweater in double knitting using "mock" fisherman's rib stitch, where every alternate row is knitted plain.

Man's textured panel cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 3103
Wool brand: Ascot, Shetland, Family Choice
Yarn quantity: 10 - 14 (50g balls)

Sizes: to fit 38 - 48 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: (Demure) man's cardigan, with interesting front panel detail and patterned front pockets.

Man's rib and cable sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 802
Wool brand: Grampian, Pure Wool Classics, Options
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 42 rows over pattern (standard DK: 22sts to 10cm over st st)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Double knitting sweater mainly in mock fisherman's rib stitch.

"Starsky-Hutch" Style Jacket

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5753
Wool brand: Sherpa, Sportswool
Yarn quantity: 17-20 (50g balls) main shade plus 3-4 in each of 2 contrasts
Sizes: 32-46 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran/chunky
Needle size: 5mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Iconic "Starsky and Hutch" cardigan. Man's design but down to a 32 inch chest so could fit younger folk or women.

Perfectly plain man's slipover IV

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2374
Wool brand: Talisman, Fontein Crepe, Gaiety - or - Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 4 ply: 8-12 (1oz balls);
DK: 10-15 (1oz balls)

Sizes: to fit 38-44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply, or, Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm; or,
4mm and 3¼mm.

Tension (10cm): 4 ply: 30sts; DK: 24sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain pullover in a choice of yarn weights. Separate instructions are given for 4ply and double knitting versions.

Three styles for all ages

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1187
Wool brand: Poppleton DK, Defiance, Invincible, Viscount, Dandy, Poppylon, Courtelle, Tricel Nylon.
Yarn quantity: 23- 29 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 46 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Mens' cardigans in three styles (and styled to appeal to all ages apparently): Aran pattern, textured rib, and perfectly plain.
This pattern is identical to Starline 119, but published for a different brand.

Perfectly plain chunky family cardigans XII

Pattern ID: Patons 1224
Wool brand: Husky Chunky
Yarn quantity: 6-16 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 44 inch chest [10 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 20 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain chunky V-neck cardigans for all the family.

Man's Windcheater or Lumber Jacket VII

Pattern ID: Wendywear 487
Wool brand: Wendy Family Wool
Yarn quantity: 14 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 40 inch chest [1 size]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm,
Tension (10cm): 24sts on 4mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Excellent pattern for a man's zipped cardigan in a wide chequered pattern created in sections of plain and purl. I am fairly confident that this is a very early example of modelling by Roger Moore - making it all the more lovely. However, sadly, the instructions are given for only one moderate man's size.
The pattern is in a delicate condition with some tears; The instructions are in tact but I will also supply a clean copy of them along with the original pattern.
This pattern is also featured in Jane Waller's book Man's Knitting Book: Classic Patterns from the 20's to the 50's - published in 1984. The pattern is reproduced as is - not revamped with additional sizes - unlike later collaborations where Susan Crawford redrafts similar vintage patterns.

Perfectly plain man's slipover III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 7754
Wool brand: Majestic, Talisman, Fontein Crepe, Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 4 ply: 8-11 (1oz balls);
DK: 10-11 (1oz balls)

Sizes: to fit 38-44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply, or Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm; or,
4½mm and 3¾mm.

Tension (10cm): 4 ply: 30sts; DK: 22sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain pullover in a choice of yarn weights. Separate instructions are given for 4ply and double knitting versions.

Man's textured pullover

Pattern ID: Sirdar 1777
Wool brand: Fontein Crepe, Majestic
Yarn quantity: 9-10 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 36-45 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, and 3¼mm,
Tension (10cm): 30sts slightly stretched over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's V-neck slipover with a pleasing ribbed eyelet patterning. This seems similar if not the same pattern as Sirdar 1588.
This is an early pattern in reasonable condition for its age. The paper is in robust condition and instructions are fully readable; the photo has scuffing and pen marks (not shown).

Family cabled sweaters IV

Pattern ID: Pingouin 6929
Wool brand: Classique Crylor or Multipingouin, (Aran weights) - or - Pingouin DK or Super (DK weights)
Yarn quantity: 4-9 (50g balls Aran/worsted); 11-28 (25g balls DK)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 44 inch chest (10 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting or Aran/worsted
Needle size: 3¼mm, 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows for Aran;
24sts x 32 rows for DK

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family sweaters with separate instructions for 2 different wool weights: DK and Aran/Worsted..

His and Hers: chunky zipped jackets

Pattern ID: Keynote 721
Wool brand: Keynote Courtelle Type 10 Chunky
Yarn quantity: 18-26 (40g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 48 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm, 5mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 26 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky zip-fronted jackets in a textured stitch, with collar and side pockets.

Men's windcheater and cabled sweater

Pattern ID: Robin 1012
Wool brand: Rhythm and Double Knit Crepe
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 15-19 (2oz balls chunky); Sweater: 21-25 (1oz balls DK)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 46 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky or Double Knitting
Needle size: 7mm and 4mm for chunky; 5mm and 3¾mm for DK
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts for chunky,
and 20sts x 26 rows for DK

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two separate patterns for the outdoor man, (with his pipe and binoculars to hand): a zipped lumber jacket made in a chunky yarn, and a cabled slash neck sweater made in a double knit.
The pattern has a very faint vertical crease and a wool shop stamp (from my home village).

Man's textured cardigan III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5315
Wool brand: Fontein Crepe, Talisman, Courtelle Crepe
Yarn quantity: 15 - 20 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 36 - 44 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 30 sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Casual cardigan with textured patterning on lower back and front.

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her V

Pattern ID: Studley 1375
Wool brand: Five in One Aran
Yarn quantity: 5 - 6 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 26 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Arans with interesting chain cables and chevron panel.

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her IV

Pattern ID: Emu 4673
Wool brand: Emu Aran, Fjord, Easy Care Crepe Double Double
Yarn quantity: 15 - 21 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 44 inch chest [7 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Arans with blackberry or trinity stitch, cables and honeycomb panels.
Interestingly this seems and proves to be the identical pattern to Studley 1195 - a later publication.

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her III

Pattern ID: Studley 1195
Wool brand: Trojan or "Ark Loyal" Aran
Yarn quantity: 12 - 18 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 44 inch chest [7 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Arans with blackberry or trinity stitch, cables and honeycomb panels.
Interestingly this seems and proves to be the identical pattern to Emu 4673 - clearly an earlier publication.

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6155
Wool brand: Sportswool, Wash 'n' Wear Aran, Sherpa
Yarn quantity: 12 - 19 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32 - 42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts over double moss stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Arans with diamond trellis, lobster claw and cable panels.

Family Socks VI

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9569
Wool brand: Country Style Sock
Yarn quantity: 2 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit shoe size 3-5; 6-8; 9-11.
[3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm (set of 4)
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 42 rows stocking stitch on 2¾mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Four sock styles knitted in the round on 4 needles, as shown in photo, (each given for long and short lengths :

  1. K1/P1 Twisted Rib;
  2. Plain;
  3. K2/P2 Wide Rib;
  4. K1/P1 Plain Rib.

Mostly for Men III

Pattern ID: Patons 4075
Wool brand: Patons Sock Yarn
Yarn quantity: about 1-2 (50g balls) with 1 contrast and oddments where appropriate
Sizes: to fit shoe size 10-11 [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Leaflet with 6 styles of sock as shown in photo:

  • Plain;
  • Narrow stripes;
  • Broad Stripes;
  • Check and stripe motifs;
  • Argyle motif;
  • Cable and moss stitch.

Family Socks IV

Pattern ID: Cygnet 24-023
Wool brand: Cygnet Luxury 4ply Sock
Yarn quantity: about 1-2 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit shoe size 7½ and 8-11 [2 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Leaflet of socks as shown in photo:
[Note that this pattern was also available as Patons 2324]

  • Plain - long and short versions;
  • Ribbed;
  • Lace.

Going Steady - hats and scarves

Pattern ID: PB 1190
Wool brand: Moorland, Totem DK; Beehive, Nylox 4 ply; Big Ben
Yarn quantity: various - see description
Sizes: to fit "average" head - sizes separate for men and women

Wool weight: DK, Chunky, and 4 ply
Needle size: 4½mm, or 4mm for DK; 7mm for Big Ben; 3¼mm, and 2¾mm for 4ply
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows for DK; 13sts x 17 rows for Big Ben; 28sts x 36 rows for 4ply - all over st st.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties small booklet of hats and scarves in various wool weights.

  • (Top picture) Scarf in DK - 10 x 1oz balls; hats in DK - 3 x 1oz each.
    "Easy to knit - Easy to wear".
  • (Bottom left) Scarf in 4ply - 10 x 1oz balls; hood in 4 ply - 2 x 1oz.
    "Dutch Style with Cables".
  • (Bottom right) Scarf in chunky - 6 x 2oz hanks; hats in chunky - 3 x 2oz.
    "Beehive Style from Paris".

Guernsey-style family sweaters in Aran/worsted-weight yarn

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 26
Wool brand: Pingouin Pasquinade
Yarn quantity: 6 - 11 (50g balls at about 100m per ball)
Sizes: 24 - 42 inch chest [10 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran/worsted
Needle size: 4mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 22 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Guernsey-style textured sweaters for all the family in a heavier Aran weight yarn.

Classic Family Arans III

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 6
Wool brand: Sirdar Bainin
Yarn quantity: 12 - 24 (50g balls)
Sizes: 28 - 45 inch chest [10 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 24 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Aran sweaters for all the family.

Family Aran-style Chunky Sweaters

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 43
Wool brand: Anartex Original Thickknit
Yarn quantity: 11 - 26 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 7½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 12sts x 16 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured family sweaters in an Aran style but knitted in thicker chunky wool. Optional V or round neck.

Family Chunky Textured Sweaters III

Pattern ID: Patons 5227
Wool brand: With Wool Chunky Spray/Tweed, Knit 'n' Save Chunky
Yarn quantity: 4-11 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 42 inch chest (10 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 20 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky textured sweaters for all the family. Optional V or round neck. It's not easy to see the four-row pattern in the photo so I am printing it here:
Row 1 (right side): * twist two stitches to the right, K2 - repeat from *.
Row 2: purl
Row 3: * twist two stitches to the left, P2 - repeat from *.
Row 4: purl

Family cabled sweaters III

Pattern ID: Studley 671
Wool brand: Supreme or Superwash 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 9-21 (20g balls 87 meters)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 44 inch chest (10 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lighter weight family sweaters with a cable panel at the front and a choice of neckline; the back is knitted plain.

Family Socks III

Pattern ID: King Cole 3061
Wool brand: Cotswold, Classique, Superspun Superwash, Little Dorrit, Real Shetland
Yarn quantity: about 3-5 (50g balls) for ¾-length, and 3-4 (25g balls) for ankle.
Sizes: to fit 7½ - 11¼ foot

Wool weight: 4 ply, or DK
Needle size: 3¾ and 3¼ for DK socks, and, 3mm and 2¾ for 4 ply.
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows: 4 ply; 24sts x 32 rows: DK.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Leaflet of socks as shown in photo. The pattern has the usual horizontal crease.

  • ¾-length with stripe in DK;
  • ¾-length with stripe in 4 ply;
  • Ribbed ankle socks in DK.
  • Ribbed ankle socks in 4 ply.

Man's buttoned waistcoat III

Pattern ID: Patons 9279
Wool brand: Totem, Moorland, Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 12-15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 44-50 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain or textured V-neck buttoned waistcoat or slipover in larger sizes. The textured pattern is a kind of offset brioche / moss stitch.

Classic Arans I - cardigan or sweater

Pattern ID: Studley 661
Wool brand: Studley Aran or "Ark Loyal" Aran wool/nylon
Yarn quantity: 14-20 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm, 3¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 26 rows over moss stitch on 4½mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Arans with diamond trellis cables and honeycomb panels.

Cable sweater with collar II

Pattern ID: Patons 3611
Wool brand: Patons Pure Wool Superwash DK
Yarn quantity: 17-20 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34 - 42 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over stocking stitch on 4mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK - see section on prices)

Description: Rather pleasing design for a man's cable sweater in DK with collar and button-neck closure.

Perfectly plain classic V-necks IX

Pattern ID: Robin 1252
Wool brand: Serenade Lightweight Treble Knitting
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 32 - 42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 22 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain V-neck in a range of sizes for men or women with an interesting cable along the line of the raglan sleeve (so maybe not so perfectly plain).
The term "treble knitting" in this era usually refers to a yarn which was one size larger than double knitting - so more like Aran or worsted - however the tension and needles required for this yarn imply that it is a chunky equivalent.
The pattern has holes punched at the side for use in a loose-leaf binder, otherwise it is in moderately good condition.

Perfectly plain family sweaters XIV

Pattern ID: Patons 3535
Wool brand: Beehive Soft Blend
Yarn quantity: 4-11 x 50g balls
Sizes: 26-44 inch chest [10 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30rows (st st)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A "family collection" of plain sweaters from Patons.

Patchwork Sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5926
Wool brand: Matchmaker, Prelude, Luxury Shetland, Matchmaker Crepe
Yarn quantity: 6-7 (50g balls) plus 4 each of two contrast colours
Sizes: to fit 38-48 inch chest [3 sizes - loose fit]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30rows in st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic crew-neck sweater with block pattern. I think this has rather a classy colour pattern, especially in a neutral palette, as shown.

Man's textured crew neck sweater

Pattern ID: Pennine 305
Wool brand: Pennine Airvel
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38-44 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 5mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts on 5mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties rib design for men. This seems to be a mock rib pattern - every row is knitted but there are some wool forwards and passing over on every alternate row which seems to produce a pleasing effect.

Perfectly plain His and Her cardigans II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2341
Wool brand: Gold Seal, Medallion, Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 16 - 24 (1oz balls?)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain raglan shawl-collar jackets for him or her with optional pockets. The pattern is well-aged, has creasing on photo (not shown), and a heavy vertical crease plus row-counting marks from previous user, none of which affects the instructions.

Plain sweater with narrow edge-stripe

Pattern ID: Emu 4775
Wool brand: Mix-N-Match 4ply
Yarn quantity: 15-19 (25g balls) main shade plus 1 ball contrast
Sizes: 36-44 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 40 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man or woman's plain sweater with narrow stripe at welts. The pattern is in good condition.

His and Hers textured sweaters II

Pattern ID: Patons 9148
Wool brand: Ariel Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple Knitting/Aran/Worsted
Needle size: 6mm, 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 22 rows on 6mm needles over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured sweaters in a twisted rib stitch resembling cables.
"Triple knitting" yarn appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less an Aran or worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn.

His and Her waiscoat plus Her jacket and hat

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4955
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: Waistcoats: 6-9 50g balls in main shade plus 2-3 contrast;
Jacket: 13-19 50g balls; Hat: 2 balls

Sizes: Waiscoat or Jacket to fit 32 - 44 inch chest [7 sizes]; Hat to fit "average woman's hat size"

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two completely separate patterns: one for sleeveless cardigans sized for men or women in an Argyll pattern; the other for a woman's textured cardigan/jacket with collar and raglan sleeve, plus matching hat.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 8

Pattern ID: Patons 9267
Wool brand: Totem, Moorland, Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 16-21 (1oz balls); Slipover: 10-13
Sizes: to fit 36-46 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 28 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain V-neck pullover or slipover. Perfect to wear in the office when phoning round to confirm the schedule for the golf tournament.
The pattern has a light vertical crease and a faint shop stamp.

His and Hers Fair Isle Sweaters III

Pattern ID: Patons 9453
Wool brand: Brilliante
Yarn quantity: 14-17 (1oz balls) in light colour and 10-13 in dark.
Sizes: to fit 34-42 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 2¾mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: These sports sweaters for her and him make the most of sparkling colours.".
Colourful roll-neck sweaters for winter sports - or maybe fruit picking (?) from the look of the ladder...

Sixties "shirt style" sweater classic

Pattern ID: Patons 9425
Wool brand: Brilliante, Double Knitting, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 14-22 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, 4mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 28rows over st st on 4½mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: "The shirt-style sweater is In".
Perfectly plain classic raglan sweaters in polo-shirt style with collar and long sleeves. The sweaters are knitted in stocking stitch but they refer to it as "continental stocking stitch", by which they mean knitting into the back of the stitch on the knit rows, purl rows as normal.
The pattern has 2 holes punched in the side for keeping in a loose-leaf binder.

Family cabled sweaters II

Pattern ID: Argyll 157
Wool brand: Ferndale
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (40g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24- 46 inch chest (12 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic cabled sweaters for all the family in a lighter weight yarn.

Family Chunky Textured Sweaters II

Pattern ID: Argyll 142
Wool brand: Fendale
Yarn quantity: 7-21 (40g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 46 inch chest (12 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 23 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky textured sweaters for all the family. Optional polo or round neck.

His and Hers Chunky Fair-Isle

Pattern ID: Argyll 373
Wool brand: Ambridge or Ferndale Chunky
Yarn quantity: 6-12 (50g balls) main shade plus 4-8 balls in each of two contrasts.
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 25 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing patterned chunky sweater or cardigan for him or her.

Outdoor Man - chunky fair-isle

Pattern ID: Argyll 374
Wool brand: Ambridge or Ferndale Chunky
Yarn quantity: 11-22 (50g balls) main shade plus 3-7 balls each of two contrasts.
Sizes: 38-46 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows over fair-isle pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing eighties chequered pattern chunky sweater.

Choice of jackets for the family

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4494
Wool brand: Matchmaker Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: Cardigan 6-15 (50g balls); sleeveless cardigan: 4-11 balls
Sizes: 24 - 44 inch chest
Length: 15-27 inches. [11 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 25sts x 30 rows in pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cardigan options in a range of family sizes. The pattern is a staggered rib worked over two rows.

New Talent for Cabling

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4497
Wool brand: Matchmaker DK
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 10-15 (50g balls); Skirt: 7-9 balls
Sizes: to fit 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes];
36-40 inch hip [3 sizes].

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30rows in st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic roll-neck sweater with all over cable pattern for men or women. Includes a plain skirt pattern in women's sizes with elasticated waistband.

Family Fair-Isle sweaters and cardigans

Pattern ID: Patons 2262
Wool brand: Fiona
Yarn quantity: 3-9 balls main (50g balls), plus 1 each of 2 contrasts.
Sizes: 24-42 inch chest [10 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 4mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 30rows (st st)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family sweaters or "button-up" option, with narrow bands of Fair Isle.

Chunky textured sweater II

Pattern ID: Pingouin 397
Wool brand: Penguin Tweed
Yarn quantity: 25-26 (1 oz balls)

Sizes: 38-44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 7mm
Tension (10x10cm): 10sts x 22 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's chunky sweater using a simple kind of staggered fisherman's rib technique to make textured pattern. The pattern has a light horizontal crease.

Fair Isle pullover

Pattern ID: PB 288
Wool brand: Patons Fair Isle Fingering
Yarn quantity: 5 oz main shade plus 2oz natural and 1 oz in each of 3 other contrasts. Add a further 4 oz of main shade for long sleeves.
Sizes: 38-40 inch chest (one size)

Wool weight: approximate 3 or 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 28 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fair-isle patterned slipover or cardigan possibly from the 1940s as it is printed on fairly flimsy paper - but for all that is in fair condition with some creasing and wear (not shown).
Picture shows the sleeveless slipover but there is an option for plain coloured sleeves knitted in rib.

Trellis Rib - a new idea

Pattern ID: PB 394
Wool brand: Double Quick, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 22-26 oz
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest
[3 or 4 sizes in each pattern].

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Worsted
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 28 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet of designs as pictured in "trellis rib", which is slightly unusual involving a combination of knitting or purling into the back of the stitch, slipping stitches, and K1/P1 ribbing.

  • "Raglan Jacket with Pockets - brass buttons give it a sea-going look" (apparently)
    34, 36, 38 inch chest sizes
  • "Trellis Rib Cardigan - with or without collar for a man or a woman"
    40, 42, 44 inch chest sizes
  • Polo Sweater with Long Line - it's smart to wear it with the rib cuffed" (apparently - turned up as in photo)
    34, 36, 38, 40 inch chest sizes

Four Pullovers for Men

Pattern ID: PB 720
Wool brand: Purple Heather 3 ply or 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 11- 15 oz with sleeves;
7 - 10 oz for sleeveless option.

Sizes: to fit 36-40 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 3ply and 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows (3 ply); 28sts x 36 rows (4 ply)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet of four designs each available as sleeved or sleeveless versions.
Features anti-clockwise from top left:

  • "Watching the Boats Go By" 4 ply sleeved or sleeveless in broken rib
  • "Cabled in 3 ply" 3 ply sleeveless only
  • "Timber-r-r..." 3 ply sleeved or sleeveless
  • "Classic Pullover" 4-ply plain with high neck or V neck options, sleeved or sleeveless

The pattern is in good condition.
This pattern is from my personal collection - I bought it in a shop in Falkirk in the 1980s (my father-in-law liked fine hand knitted pullovers) and it had clearly been on sale and unloved for a long time; the lady in the shop looked at the price on the cover and was going to charge me 6p - which was ridiculously cheap even then - and then, somewhat flustered, she said "o dear, no - that 6d isn't it? so that will be - let me see - 2½p isn't it?" - and so I solemnly handed over 2½p.

Car Coats for him and her

Pattern ID: Mountain Maid 99
Wool brand: Nova Double Crepe, Hyland, Scoop DK
Yarn quantity: 25-32 1oz balls

Sizes: to fit: 34-42 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26 sts x 32 rows (over pattern)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: The era of the car coat. Single or double breasted jackets in double moss stitch with optional pockets.

Perfectly plain His and Hers Chunky Sweaters II

Pattern ID: Patons 9186
Wool brand: Glenora
Yarn quantity: 18-24 oz
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 23 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Easy-knit chunky raglan sweaters with choice of polo or round neck. The pattern is in good condition with a fairly light horizontal crease noticeable on the picture.

His and Hers V-neck Sweaters II

Pattern ID: Patons 9302
Wool brand: Ariel Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple Knitting/Aran/Worsted
Needle size: 5½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 23 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: This is a plain sweater with slight interest in the welt by using a broken rib stitch.
The pattern is very creased which affects the photo but not the instructions.
"Triple knitting" yarn appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less an Aran or worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn.

Riding gloves

Pattern ID: Strutts 7001
Wool brand: Strutt's Glove Cord
Yarn quantity: 2-3 balls +1 contrast (1 oz? balls)

Sizes: to fit an 6-9 inch hand (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 28

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Gloves for men, ladies, and juniors.The gloves are knitted over 4 needles.

So what makes them riding gloves you ask? Well, they are made using a yarn designed specially for the purpose (Strutt's Glove Cord), which has a special scrooped* finish (who knew?). I think my Father had some of this type of glove in silk (or possibly Strutt's Glove Cord - who knows?):
"This article has been specially designed for glove making. It is particularly hard-wearing and its special scrooped finish imparts a characteristic feel to the gloves which are ideal for riding, driving, or any use where hard wear is important".

*Scroop is a term used to describe a finish with synthetic fibers and silk. Scroop can be induced in silk in two ways: one way is to leave the gum of the silk (sericin) behind and not remove it, and the other way is by treating silk with organic acid such as formic, lactic, citric or acetic and drying without washing. In case of synthetic fibers, cohesive agents are used to increase the fiber-to-fiber friction. and this also increases scroop. If a fabric is made from a yarn having high scroop a harsh handle is produced.

Family Socks II

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 209
Wool brand: Sunbeam St Ives
Yarn quantity: about 3-5 25g balls of 3 or 4 ply, and 3-5 50g balls for DK
Sizes: to fit 6½ - 11½ foot depending on style [about 3-5 sizes in each style]

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, DK
Needle size: 2¼mm, 2¾mm, 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 38sts x 48 rows 3ply;
32sts x 40 rows: 4 ply; 26sts x 34 rows: DK.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: 4 page leaflet of family socks as shown in photo.

  • Men's rib or plain in 4 ply;
  • Men's rib or plain in 3 ply;
  • Men's plain or fancy rib in DK (striped or plain);
  • Girl's lace rib socks in 3 ply;
  • Girl's plain rib socks in 4 ply;
  • Ankle socks in 4 ply.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 5

Pattern ID: PB 1052
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland.
Yarn quantity: 18-24 (1oz balls);
[12-18 oz for sleeveless]

Sizes: to fit 36-46 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain pullover or slipover with high round neck. Pattern is sized down to 36 inch chest designed for younger men but presumably also ok for women. Pattern has two small tears in the margin which do not affect the instructions.

Family cabled sweaters

Pattern ID: Bestway 4045
Wool brand: Littelwoods Keynote Wool and Nylon 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 9-14 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 28-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm, or, 3¾mm and 3mm, depending on size.
Tension (10cm): 28sts on 3¼mm needles and 26sts on 3¾mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Set of light weight family sweaters across a range of sizes. Back is knitted plain and front has a choice of patterns (as illustrated).

Three (more) for Men

Pattern ID: PB 397
Wool brand: Patons Double Quick, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 20-23 ozs
Sizes: to fit 38-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4½mm, or 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21-23sts x 28-31 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet of designs as pictured - good for rock climbing, rowing, and sophisticated smoking (apparently). The pattern is in good condition.

Man's textured polo neck

Pattern ID: Coats 3110
Wool brand: Coats Cadenza Courtelle Double Knitting, Crepe, Carefree Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 22-30 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38-46 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing sixties design for men in a good range of sizes.

Family textured sweaters

Pattern ID: Copley Lotus 9136
Wool brand: Erica
Yarn quantity: 8-18 balls (50g balls);
hat: 2-4

Sizes: 26-42 inch chest [9 sizes];
hat: child/lady/man

Wool weight: Aran /worsted
Needle size: 4mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family aran-weight or worsted sports sweaters in broken rib pattern.

Perfectly plain classic V-necks VI

Pattern ID: Patons 1203
Wool brand: Trident, Limelight, Double Plus
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st on 4mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain sweaters with V neck. The pattern has a horizontal crease (not shown in photo) but the instructions are completely legible; however the leaflet is separated into two separate sheets.

His and Hers cabled sweaters

Pattern ID: Phildar 9907
Wool brand: Sagittaire, Starter, Brisants
Yarn quantity: Men: 11-13 (50g balls); women: 7-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: Men: 38-44 inch chest (4 sizes); women: 32-38 inches [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3½mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 24 sts on 3½mm over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Separate patterns supplied for mens and womens version as illustrated. The pattern is in new condition.

Perfectly Plain Man's Slipover

Pattern ID: Lister 1285
Wool brand: Lavenda, Crisp Crepe, Golden Fleece
Yarn quantity: 7-12 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's light weight plain V-neck slipover.

Perfectly plain mens raglan pullovers

Pattern ID: Emu 4029
Wool brand: Scotch, Calypso, Zephyr, Botany, Gala, Super Crepe, Romany, Emulon
Yarn quantity: 3 ply: 12-15 (1oz balls);
4 ply: 14-19 oz; DK: 19-25 oz

Sizes: to fit 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, or Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 2¾mm; or
3¼mm; and 3mm; or 3¾mm; and 3¼mm.

Tension (10x10cm): 3 ply: 32sts x 44 rows;
4 ply: 28sts x 40 rows;
DK: 24sts x 34 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain pullovers in a choice of yarn weights.

Loose and Leisurely

Pattern ID: Patons and Baldwins C-II06
Wool brand: Moorland / Totem
Yarn quantity: 18-22 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34- 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26rows on 5mm

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's or woman's sweater in a mock fisherman's rib. The pattern is in generally good condition with some surface crease marks which affect the front photo.

Perfectly plain His and Hers Chunky Sweaters

Pattern ID: Wendy 2142
Wool brand: Shetland Chunky
Yarn quantity: 11-17 (50gballs)
Sizes: 32-46 inch chest (8 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 20 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Easy-knit chunky raglan sweaters with choice of V or round neck.The pattern is in good condition but there are annotation markings inside made by previous owner.

Cardigan and slipover with trellis panel

Pattern ID: Jarol E571
Wool brand: Jarol Superwash DK
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 5-8 (100g balls);
Waistcoat: 2-4 (100g balls)

Sizes: 32-46 inch chest [8 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cardigan or sleeveless waistcoat/slipover with diamond pattern and bobbles.

Perfectly plain His and Hers cardigans

Pattern ID: PB 1266
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 18-23 (1 oz) balls
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22 sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain V-neck cardigans.
I like this pattern and the styled photo which has a fun 60s look - BUT - the pattern is old and in very poor condition. If you would like to purchase it, I will supply a redrafted copy of the instructions along with the original. Note that the photo does not show the condition of the original pattern you will receive.

Balaclavas and "Fishing Hats" for the family

Pattern ID: Emu 4494
Wool brand:Scotch, Double Crepe, Superlite, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: Balaclavas: DK: 4-6 (50g?) balls; 4 ply: 4-5 (1 oz?) balls
Hats: in DK only 2-3 (50g?) balls

Sizes: three sizes (Father/Mother/Son 8-10 years for balaclava, 6-8 years for hat)

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm for DK; 3¼mm and 2¾mm for 4 ply
Tension: not specified

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A set of balaclavas in choice of 4 ply fingering or double knitting and "Fishing Hats" in double knitting weight.

Perfectly plain sixties roll-neck sweater III

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4324
Wool brand: County, Double Top, Chubby Tweed DK
Yarn quantity: 14-19 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 30 - 36 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 31 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain roll neck sweater. Described as a "boy's" sweater but means that it's "young adult" and comes in smaller sizes which would be OK for women too.
The pattern has a vertical crease which affects the photo (not shown) but which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classics VII

Pattern ID: Patons 9666
Wool brand: Brilliante, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 16-23 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain sweaters with choice of crew or V neck. The pattern has been well-used with a very strong vertical crease (not shown in photo) but the instructions are legible.

Classic man's V-neck with rib detail

Pattern ID: Emu 4367
Wool brand: Double Crepe, TripleKnit, Magnum
Yarn quantity: DK: 19-23; Aran: 19-13; Chunky: 19-20 balls (25g? balls)

Sizes: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Aran/Chunky
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm; or 5½mm and 4mm; or 6½mm, and 5mm,
Tension (10x10cm): DK: 22sts x 32rows; Aran/Worsted: 18sts x 22rows; Chunky: 14sts x 18rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's ribbed sweater with separate instructions for 3 different yarn weights. Tripleknit is a worsted or Aran weight.
The pattern is very creased but I think this is a pleasing design and the instructions are legible.

Ribbed man’s cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 731
Wool brand: DK Nylonised, Courtelle Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 23-25 (1oz balls)

Sizes: to fit 40 - 44 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts in DK over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's ribbed cardigan.

Sporty sweaters in choice of yarn weight

Pattern ID: Emu 4451
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, or BriNylon 4 ply or double knitting.
Yarn quantity: 10-20 (25g? balls) 4 ply; 12-29 (25g? balls) double knitting
Sizes: to fit 24 - 44 inch chest (11 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply or Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm for 4 ply;
4mm and 3¼mm for DK

Tension (10x10cm): 4 ply: 36sts x 38 rows;
DK: 30sts x 32 rows. Both measured over pattern stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sporty Father and Son sweaters for the great outdoors. Features side cables, slipped stitch ribbing, and shoulder tabs.
Separate instructions are given for 4ply and double knitting.

Four Designs for Men

Pattern ID: PB 698
Wool brand: Patons Beehive Fingering 3 ply, Purple Heather 4 ply, Moorland DK
Yarn quantity: Pullover: 11 oz 3 ply (7 oz for sleeveless option); Waistcoat: 9 ozs 4 ply; Sweaters: 16-19 ozs DK (10 oz for sleeveless option).
Sizes: to fit 38-42 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, Double Knitting/Worsted
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm (3 ply or 4 ply), 3¾mm and 4½mm (DK)
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows (3 ply); 28sts x 36 rows (4 ply); 18sts x 26 rows (DK/Worsted)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet of designs as pictured. This is a lovely set - and not only for the classic designs. It features wonderful early photos of Roger Moore; for all the ribbing (no pun intended) he had to put up with in the 60s and 70s he is clearly the look to which to aspire (although here he is having to adopt the cloak of a solid "dependable" - and older - man).
Features: "Cable pattern from Normandy" (DK); "Waistcoat for a live wire" (4 ply);"Executive Type" (3 ply and also with sleeveless option in addition to the long sleeves in the photo); "Classic Pullover" (DK also with a sleeveless version ).
The pattern is in good condition.

Perfectly plain fifties sweater for men

Pattern ID: PB 815
Wool brand: Patons Double Quick, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 16-18 ozs for the sweaters
Sizes: to fit 38-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting or possibly worsted
Needle size: 3mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweater as pictured. The pattern is in good condition.

Man's Cabled Sweater and Slipover

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5664
Wool brand: Legend, Country Style, Denim Tweed, Wash 'n' Wear
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 11-18 (50g balls); Slipover: 7-12
Sizes: 38 - 48 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's V-neck sweater and slipover with cabled pattern.

Country Classic Socks

Pattern ID: Accessories Unlimited 150
Wool brand: Country Classic "Yarn for Sox"
Yarn quantity: 1-2 (4oz skeins) per pair
Sizes: length of foot 6½ - 10½ inches

Wool weight: Worsted / Aran
Needle size: 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 26 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Basic sock pattern for "worsted" or Aran yarn. This is an American pattern so its for a worsted yarn and needle sizes are American size 8 which is EU size 5mm. 4oz is about 112 grams.

Lighter weight aran sweaters for him and her II

Pattern ID: Reynolds 602
Wool brand: Saucy Sport
Yarn quantity: 14-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 36-51 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts x 36 rows over moss stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Aran style sweaters in lighter weight DK yarn with loose styling: "An updated Aran Classic"

Plaid Sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 7951
Wool brand: Moorland Tweed and Shetland DK and Diploma
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (50g balls) main shade, plus 3-4 each of 3 contrast colours
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 22 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing Fair-Isle-style sweater.

Mostly for Men - Socks II

Pattern ID: Wendy 1682
Wool brand: 4 ply Nylonised
Yarn quantity: 5 (25g?) balls per pair
Sizes: length of foot 10½ or 11 inches (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm, or 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 34-36 sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Three conservative styles of sock: plain, ribbed, or cabled. Nothing to stop you adapting them for women but the styling, colour choice and sizes imply they were intended for chaps.

Mostly for Men - Socks I

Pattern ID: Patons 6126
Wool brand: Nylox, Capstan
Yarn quantity: about 5-7 25g balls per pair
Sizes: length of foot 10½ - 11½ for mens and 8½ - 9½ for women.

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, Aran
Needle size: 2¼mm, 2¾mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 44 rows 3ply;
32sts x 40 rows: 4 ply;
21sts x 29 rows: Aran.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Every picture tells a story...
So basically - 3 designs for men and one in smaller sizes for "girls" (women).

"Wide Ribbed Socks" (Nylox 3ply); "Cable Tops for the Country Girl" (Nylox 4ply); "Fisherman's Wading Socks" (Capstan Aran); and "Rib Panel Socks for the Office" (Nylox 4ply) - and I'm guessing the latter are for men as (a) there's a pipe, and (b) women don't go to work - obviously - well, not in offices anyway.

Unisex slipover

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1138
Wool brand: Beaulon, Grampian, Thermal, Encore, Brig
Yarn quantity: 4-10 (50g balls);
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Conventional slipover for men and women.

His and Hers Fair Isle Sweater II

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 3
Wool brand: Lister / Lee Target Motoravia or Lochinvar,
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 19-25 (25g balls) main plus 3 in contrast
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fair-isle patterned sweaters in double knitting weight.
Please Note that the pattern does not seem to include any instructions for the hat shown in the photo.

Mitts in three sizes

Pattern ID: Robin 1275
Wool brand: Crepe, Colorama, Service, Conella
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit an 5-7 inch hand (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple mittens each with slightly different pattern; they are in 3 sizes but each pattern comes in only one size (you can see in the picture: pink 5 inch, blue 6 inch, grey 7 inch).

Family Chunky Textured Sweaters

Pattern ID: Jarol JX5
Wool brand: Quickstep or Supersaver Double Double
Yarn quantity: 6-20 (40g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 46 inch chest (12 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky textured sweaters for all the family.

Jacket for the sophisticated man (4)

Pattern ID: Robin 1001
Wool brand: Classic (Botany and Bri-Nylon Blend), Double crepe
Yarn quantity: 21-25 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Effectively plain textured man's jacket in a staggered rib/moss stitch.
This is an early pattern with some surface creasing (not shown in photo) which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties polo-shirt sweaters II

Pattern ID: Scotch Wool Shop 131
Wool brand: Greenock Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 15-19 (1oz balls) or 16-21 main shade and 2-3 ozs contrast for man
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes) for women and 36-46 inch chest (6 sizes) for men

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: His and hers collared button neck polo-shirt style.

The Aran Look

The Aran Look
(Patons 161)

A booklet of Aran knits in Capstan yarn.

Booklet ID: Patons 161

Subject Matter: Aran knitting booklet

Price: £6.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Content:
Sweaters, cardigans, hat, gauntlets, dress, coat all as featured in the photos - click on thumbnails for popups.
I especially like the idea of traditional Aran patterned ... spats!
Might have given Poirot a whole different view of the countryside.

Description:
The booklet is in moderate condition for its age with some creasing. 15 designs sized in the range from about 34 inch chest for the women's sizes up to about 45 for the men's designs.

His and Hers Textured Sweaters

Pattern ID: Jarol 427
Wool brand: Quickstep, Marise Mohair Blend, Romantica Brushed Mohair Blend, Supersaver Double Double
Yarn quantity: 12-16 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 22 rows over moss stitch pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky textured sweaters. There are two sets of instructions here for the different textured stitches. His sweater as illustrated is in moss stitch and hers is a lacy rib stitch.

Kick Off with United

Pattern ID: Emu 4510
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Superlite Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 2- 3 (1 oz balls) + 1 contrast for the hat; 7+6 oz for the single thickness scarf, and 11+10 for the double thickness scarves.
Sizes: Scarf: about 9 inches wide and 72 inches long; hat to fit "average" adult and about age 10

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Delightfully dated, I just love this classic gem of a low budget pattern for football supporter's kit from the good old days (when supporters had rattles and stood up at football matches) - or simply a striped scarf and hat.
This is a good pattern for plain hats, with instructions for no less than three scarves: a single thickness stocking stitch scarf with a garter border (so has a right and wrong side), a thicker scarf in rib (so the same front and back but uses more stitches), and finally a "tube" on 4 needles folded flat to make a double thickess scarf.

His and Hers V-neck Sweaters

Pattern ID: Emu 000
Wool brand: Scotch, Romany, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 19-27 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured rib sweater in double knitting. Strangely this pattern does not seem to have any reference number - whether it was a rejected print run or never made it as an official design I don't know but it's quite a pleasing design with just small creases on the corners.

Ribbed tie-belt jackets

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 204
Wool brand: Nova Double Crepe, Hyland, Trophy, Symbol, Consort Crepe, Festival DK
Yarn quantity: 31-39 balls (1oz? balls)

Sizes: 34-38 inch chest for women (3 sizes) 38-42 inch for men (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm or 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28 sts x 28 rows (over rib)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Double breasted jackets with pockets and tie-belt in rib. The pattern has light surface creasing which does not affect the instructions.

'In a World of Their Own' ribbed sweaters

Pattern ID: Patons 1068
Wool brand: Bracken Tweed

Yarn quantity: 7 - 11 (50g balls) plus 1 contrast; skirt: 7-8 balls
Sizes: to fit 32- 44 inch chest (8 sizes - 4 "mens" - 4 "womens")

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Worsted
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Ribbed sweaters with "sports" type stripes - in tweedy DK for Him and Her. Plus a skirt for her to complete the tweedy outfit.

Man's buttoned waistcoat II

Pattern ID: Lister N1324
Wool brand: Lavenda, Crisp Crepe, Bel Air
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm, 2¾mm and 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 40 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional man's plain waistcoat with pockets.

Perfectly plain classic V-necks IV

Pattern ID: Lister Lee K1244
Wool brand: Cashmere Blend, Motoravia, Concorde
Yarn quantity: 12-19 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain V-neck sweater or cardigan for Him and Her in luxury yarn blends.

Perfectly plain family cardigans XI

Pattern ID: Wendy 1871
Wool brand: Pure Wool, Courtellon
Yarn quantity: 7-17 balls (25g balls)
Sizes: 24-44 inch chest (11 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36rows (st st)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK - see section on prices)

Description: Light weight family cardigans

Perfectly plain family chunky cardigans X

Pattern ID: Mountain Maid 103
Wool brand: Hyland Chunky
Yarn quantity: 6-16 (2oz balls)
Sizes: To fit: 26-42 inch chest (9 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 15sts(st st)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK - see section on prices)

Description: Family cardigans in chunky yarn.

Man's textured panel cardigan

Pattern ID: Bestway 5012
Wool brand: Whitehead's Ritz double crepe
Yarn quantity: 24-26 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 40 - 50 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting.
Needle size: 3¾ and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's plain cardigan with pockets and subtle textured panelling.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover III

Pattern ID: Bestway B2905
Wool brand: Templetons Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls) for the slipover; 18-21 for the sweater
Sizes: to fit 36-44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain pullover or slipover. Pattern is sized down to 36 inch chest designed for younger men but presumably also ok for women.

Gloves and mittens II

Pattern ID: Bronte 629
Wool brand: Bonanza, Courtelle/Bri-Nylon, Frosted Bri-Nylon, Super Crimp Bri-Nylon, Mark X Nylon, Triacetate Nylon or Crepe. [This sounds like a list of laboratory compounds rather than yarn brands... very "modern"]
Yarn quantity: 2-3 balls +1 contrast (1 oz? balls)

Sizes: to fit an 6-9 inch hand (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm or 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple gloves or mittens with centre cable option, or simple patterning. Pattern has some tears but instructions are fully readable.

Perfectly plain classics for men

Pattern ID: Marriner 1759
Wool brand: Aristocrat, Mix 'n' Marl, Superwash, Heritage Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 19-27 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-48 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweaters with choice of V, polo, or crew neck.

Perfectly plain classic cardigans VIII

Pattern ID: Patons 9319
Wool brand: Beehive Fingering, Purple Heather 4ply, or Nylox 4 ply.
Yarn quantity: 12-17 x 1oz balls
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm
Tension (10cm): 30sts x 38 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain cardigan in 4 ply yarn.
Light surface creasing on photo otherwise in good condition.

Waistcoat and skirt suit

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4164
Wool brand: Spiral Spun DK, Spiral Courtelle Crepe
Yarn quantity: Top: 11-16 (50g balls); skirt: 11-14
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest size [7 sizes]; skirt: 36-42 inch hip [4 sizes].

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lovely waistcoat pattern, stylish, and very much of its time, with the large tagged zips and horseshoe neck features - a boxy shaped jacket for the man and a mini-skirt option for the woman. There are simple cable panels on the waistcoats - and the matching skirt has a single lobster claw cable at the front.
Generally in good condition - the picture has a faint stamp from the original sales shop.

Longline ribbed sweaters

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4242
Wool brand: Donegal
Yarn quantity: 16-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 30 rows [I believe this must mean measured over the pattern though the instructions do not say]

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Longline sweaters for Him and Her. It may not be easily seen but these are entirely in a single rib stitch. Some crease marks on picture and annotations inside from previous owner. Instructions perfectly readable.

Perfectly plain sixties polo-shirt sweaters

Pattern ID: P&B 1257
Wool brand: Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (1oz balls) main shade and 3-4 ozs in each of 2 contrasts
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply fingering
Needle size: 2¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows over st st on 3¼mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: His and hers perfectly plain polo-shirt style with long sleeves. The pattern is in good condition.
[She smokes for added sophistication, but it seems to be he that is smouldering - is it her medallion that interests him so much?]

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-necks II

Pattern ID: P&B 1274
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorlands
Yarn quantity: 17-22 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st on 3¼mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain sweater or slipover. The pattern is in good condition.

Perfectly plain classic cardigans VII

Pattern ID: P&B 1334
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorlands
Yarn quantity: 16-20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32- 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sixties V-neck cardigans for Him and Her. The pattern is in good condition.

Chunky aran sweaters for him and her

Pattern ID: Lee Target 8777
Wool brand: Fleetknit
Yarn quantity: 19-24 (2 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts over double moss stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing heavier weight Aran style sweaters with cables and double moss stitch panel. I like the way the style seems to have a set in sleeve that is integrated into the patterning.
Instructions are fine but with some creasing and annotations from previous knitters.

Perfectly plain classic raglan sweaters II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3795
Wool brand: Pebble Spun
Yarn quantity: 13-24 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 30 - 46 inch chest (9 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 24 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain crew necked raglan sweater sized from teen size through to large mens size - so probably suitable for men, women and young adults.

Perfectly plain His and Hers Chunky Cardigans II

Pattern ID: Wendy 2143
Wool brand: Shetland Chunky
Yarn quantity: 12-18 (50gballs)
Sizes: 32-46 inch chest (8 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 20 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Easy-knit chunky raglan cardigans with choice of V or round neck.

Chunky plain sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6132
Wool brand: Sirdar Nocturne
Yarn quantity: 16-19 (25g balls)
Sizes: 38-44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 16 sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's plain sweater using light weight chunky/aran yarn. Vertical creasing which does not affect the instructions.

Check stitch sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 8238
Wool brand: Cotton Soft or Cotton Perlé
Yarn quantity: 12-15 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 44 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 29 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured round necked sweater sized from teen size through to large mens size - so probably suitable for men, women and young adults.

Men Out of Doors - again

Pattern ID: Maryland 618
Wool brand: Maryland Double Double
Yarn quantity: 17-24 (25g? balls)
Sizes: to fit 38-44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm, 6mm, and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows over basket stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: These are - in my opinion - 3 very pleasing mens designs for chunky yarn. It's worth pointing out that there are 3 separate patterns included here with different textured designs as well as the choice of neckline. The pattern has the usual horizontal crease (not shown in photo) which does not affect the instructions.

Helmets and Hats for all the family

Pattern ID: Jarol E434
Wool brand: New Arrival, Just Me, Sweet Briar, Hot Shots, Supersaver.
Yarn quantity: 40-84g
Sizes: to fit S / M / L

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Variety of headgear each in 3 sizes.

Reindeer Sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5971
Wool brand: Country Style, Wash 'n' Wear, Color Mate, Superwash
Yarn quantity: 5-7 in main (medium) colour (50g balls) plus 2-3 light and 1-2 dark contrasts
Sizes: 36-42 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Scandinavian type winter sweater with reindeer design.

Men - Out of Doors

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5709
Wool brand: Pullman, Wash 'n' Wear Chunky
Yarn quantity: 15-18 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-46 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 18rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky sweaters with cabled centre panel and choice of crew or polo neck. The pattern has a heavy horizontal crease (not shown in photo) which does not affect the instructions.

Elegant Man’s Cardigan

Pattern ID: King Cole 1571
Wool brand: Anti-tickle, Big Value, Ace of Diamonds Crepe
Yarn quantity: 7-11 (100g balls) plus 1 contrast
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 43sts (presumably over pattern)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Apart from the short style (which you can knit longer of course), and if you didn't already know very well, this was a classic 1980s styling, in colour and design - reminds me of the styles in the Gap when it first hit the UK. No less appealing for all that in my opinion though - very fresh and fun.
Sadly the pattern has the usual horizontal crease mark (not shown) but the instructions are clear.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 2

Pattern ID: Lavenda 821
Wool brand: Lavenda DK, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 17-19 (1oz balls) for sweater; 10-13 for slipover
Sizes: to fit 38-42 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain pullover or slipover. Some surface creasing to the photo (not shown).

Perfectly plain man’s cardigans - take 2

Pattern ID: Robin 2330
Wool brand: Columbine, Bri-Nylon, Tricel-Nylon, Vogue, Specklespun, Roulette DK; or Bri-Nylon, Tricel-Nylon, Courtelle Crepe, Perle 4ply.
Yarn quantity: DK Cardigan: 21-24 (25g balls); DK Waistcoat: 14-17; 4ply Cardigan: 15-18; 4ply Waistcoat: 9-12
Sizes: to fit 36 - 46 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm, or 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts x 32 rows in DK, or,
28sts x 36 rows in 4-ply over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's plain cardigan or waistcoat, each with 2 versions in DK and in 4 ply yarn. Light horizontal crease otherwise in good condition.

Man’s chunky plain cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2375
Wool brand: Pullman
Yarn quantity: 15-16 (2oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-42 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 18rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain chunky cardigan. The pattern has a horizontal crease (not shown in photo) and small tears which do not affect the instructions.

Doubly Distinctive

Pattern ID: Patons 9718
Wool brand: Nylox, Beehive, Purple Heather, Cameo Crepe, Brilliante Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 8 - 11 (1 oz balls) in each colour
Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts x 36 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties design sweaters in strong colours.
"A geometric style sweater which is very much the mood of the moment.
Equally suitable for a man or a woman
".

Casual Count Down

Pattern ID: Patons 9632
Wool brand: 101 Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 17-20 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's cardigan with discreet patterning and pockets..

Cable Cricket sweater I

Pattern ID: Hayfield 714
Wool brand: Nortex DK

Yarn quantity: 24-26 (1 oz? balls)
plus 2 contrast

Sizes: to fit 36 - 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 34rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's cricket sweater with non-traditional travelling wave pattern instead of crossed cables. Some creasing with wear at edges plus row markings inside which do not affect the pattern instructions (note that I have cleaned up the photo removing the crease marks so you can better appreciate the charm of the pattern).

Striped scarf, mittens, gloves, plus man's tie

Pattern ID: Argyll 143
Wool brand: Fernmor, Sportsday, Starlight, Nylon or Botany Supertwist Crepe DK
Yarn quantity: 3- 5 (1 oz balls) for the gloves; 7+6 oz for the scarf.
Sizes: Scarf: about 9 inches wide and 60 inches long; gloves to fit from age 4 to adult

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24st x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic football supporter's scarf from days of yore - or simply a striped scarf - mittens - gloves - and a man's tie. The construction of the scarf is not one I have seen before; it is knitted on 2 needles using a slip-stitch which results in a tube which is turned inside out to form a double thickness stocking stitch scarf.
I knitted my brother a tie, once; it was probably my first knitting project. He even wore it - which makes me feel very warm towards him....

Perfectly plain man’s cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5809
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear DK or 4ply, Double Crepe, Candytweed, Fontein Crepe 4ply.
Yarn quantity: DK: 26-30 (25g balls)
or 4ply: 21-24 (25g balls)

Sizes: to fit 40 - 46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4ply
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm, or 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts in DK or
30sts in 4-ply over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's plain cardigan with 2 versions in DK and in 4 ply yarn.
Light wear marks on front cover
, otherwise in good condition.
I am always fascinated by the background shots - this seems to show a Renault 6 - TL supplied from a dealer in Norwich.

Sweater Duo in Thick Wool

Pattern ID: Bestway 3585
Wool brand: Sirdar Pullman, Marriner Halyard, Penelope Bingo, Copley Tempoknit
Yarn quantity: 26 or 28 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-38 or 40 - 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7½mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 16 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing pattern for chunky his and hers cable sweaters.
"So quick to make in thick wool and big needles, this sweater is knitted in a very attractive fancy rib pattern. It is equally suitable for a man or a woman, and will be a "must" for your winter wardrobe"

A Choosy Man's Cardigan

Pattern ID: PB 1394
Wool brand: Patons Bracken Tweed
Yarn quantity: 20-23 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 25 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: This looks like the sort of pattern a man would want to wear; plain with all the effect achieved through the tweedy yarn. Bracken Tweed was an exceedingly nice yarn - I made my brother-in-law a plain roll neck when I was about 13 - you need to substitute something like Rowan Felted Tweed - but check your tension - as you can see, Bracken was a fairly dense DK whereas Rowan's is equally lovely but a lighter weight DK.
"A choosy man's cardigan: the restrained styling and two-tone tweedy Bracken fabric combine to create a very distinguished garment"

Fifties Sailing Sweaters

Pattern ID: Marriner 601
Wool brand: Halyard Extra Thick
Yarn quantity: 17-22 (2oz hanks)
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest (to fit loosely) - in 3 sizes with different lengths for him and her.

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: mm and 6mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Appealing pattern with great styling - late fifties or early sixties - with cross-over toggled neckline that was popularly revived and ubiquitous in the 1980s. Pattern in fairly good condition.

Man's light weight Aran style cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5103
Wool brand: Double crepe, Courtelle crepe, Arctic Moss, Double Knitting.
Yarn quantity: 23-28 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting.
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm, or 3¾ and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24 sts over double moss stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's aran style cardigan in double knitting weight yarn.

Helmets and Caps for Men

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5541
Wool brand:Superwash, Wash 'n' Wear Double Knitting, or Pullman.
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (50g balls) + contrasts
Sizes: one size ("average")

Wool weight: Double knitting or Chunky
Needle size: 4mm for DK; 6mm for chunky
Tension (10cm): 26sts DK or 14sts chunky

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A set of men's hats. Horizontal centre crease.

More Family Arans

Pattern ID: Robin 2768
Wool brand: Robin Aran Pure New Wool
Yarn quantity: 8-18 (50g balls)
Sizes: 24-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 16st over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Family Arans with cables and blackberry stitch.

His and Hers diamond patterned sweaters

Pattern ID: Marriner 1934
Wool brand: Spindrift DK,
Yarn quantity: 6-12 (50g? balls) for slipover, and 10-12 for sweater, plus 2 balls each of 3 contrasts
Sizes: 32-46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Diamond patterned slipovers with long sleeved option. Back and sleeves are knitted plain.

Family Socks

Pattern ID: Patons 2286
Wool brand: Nylox, Capstan, Trident
Yarn quantity: about 4-5 25g balls per pair
Sizes: Varies by design, each in 3 sizes. Smallest: 5-7 inches; Medium: 6½-9½ inches; inches Largest: 10½-11½ inches.

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, DK, Aran
Needle size: 2mm, 2¼mm, 2¾mm, 3¼mm, 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 44 rows 3ply;
32sts x 40 rows: 4 ply; 24sts x 32rows: DK;
21sts x 29 rows: Aran.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Patons Family Socks booklet includes 8 designs as pictured in popup. "3 ply hose" (Nylox), "Man's hose" (Nylox), "Man's ribbed socks" (Capstan), "Girl's lacy sock" (Nylox), "Man's cabled half hose" (Trident 4 ply), "Boy's stockings" (Nylox), "Boy's football socks" (DK), "Girl's lace panel socks - long and short versions" (Trident 4 ply).
This leaflet printed in 1972 but it is undoubtedly a reprint of an earlier edition, (when did we last call them "man's hose" and "boy's stockings"?).

His and Hers Chunky Cable Sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 8925
Wool brand: Country Style or 80/20 Chunky.

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 16sts x 19rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK - see section on prices)

Description: Chunky unisex cable sweater in mens and womens sizes.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 6-11 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 3 and 5 (6½mm and 5½mm) needles.

Family rib-cable sweaters

Pattern ID: Hayfield 6000
Wool brand: Woodland or Bri-Nylon DK
Yarn quantity: 9-35 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 24- 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¾mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 28rows
(unstretched over pattern)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Despite the ordinary photo, this is a rather nice set of simple rib-cable sweaters for child or adult; they seem to be a heavy double knitting rather than Aran weight yarn, with an open neck with button closure - where buttonholes appear to go right to the end of the wing collar.

Man's sweater with some patterning and zip

Pattern ID: Emu 4151
Wool brand: Double Crepe, Botany, Romany
Yarn quantity: 19-26 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm,
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's conservative sweater with zip at neck opening.

Yellow pullover IV

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6165
Wool brand: Motoravia
Yarn quantity: 12-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 38 - 46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¾mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Yellow man's V-neck slipover with various patterning.
I am amazed to find 4 of these patterns - all from the 1960s and modelled in yellow. I feel there must have been some driver for this - fashion icon of the day, James Bond, royalty, golfer, famous designer original etc but can find no reference to it and I do not remember it myself from personal experience.
I have listed the four next to each other here so you can have a laugh, and tell me if you know the answer.

Yellow pullover III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 1588
Wool brand: Supurl
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 36-45 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 or 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm, and 3¾mm,
Tension (10cm): 28sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Yellow man's V-neck slipover with various patterning.
This is an early pattern with the ubiquitous centre crease, and knitted in Sirdar Supurl. I do not know this yarn and I am not able to guess the type from the quantities or needles, and there no other yarn options to help. My best guess is that it is 4ply or a light weight double knit.
I am amazed to find 4 of these patterns - all from the 1960s and modelled in yellow. I feel there must have been some driver for this - fashion icon of the day, James Bond, royalty, golfer, famous designer original etc but can find no reference to it and I do not remember it myself from personal experience.
I have listed the four next to each other here so you can have a laugh, and tell me if you know the answer.

Yellow pullover II

Pattern ID: Wendy 744
Wool brand: Ciro, Courtelle Crepe
Yarn quantity: 12-14 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 40-44 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm, and 2¼mm,
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Yellow man's V-neck slipover with various patterning.
I am amazed to find 4 of these patterns - all from the 1960s and modelled in yellow. I feel there must have been some driver for this - fashion icon of the day, James Bond, royalty, golfer, famous designer original etc but can find no reference to it and I do not remember it myself from personal experience.
I have listed the four next to each other here so you can have a laugh, and tell me if you know the answer.

Man's plain pullover in bouclé yarn

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6325
Wool brand: Terry Look
Yarn quantity: 7-10 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 36-48 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Manly lighweight bouclé V-neck sweater.

Chevron polo

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5450
Wool brand: Wash'n'Wear, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 12-15 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 36-42 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Manly chevron pattern sweater with ribbed sleeves.

Gloves and mittens

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5761
Wool brand: Wash'n'Wear, Superwash
Yarn quantity: 3 (25g balls)

Sizes: to fit an "average" hand

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple gloves or mittens with centre cable option.

Man's waistcoat or pullover

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4462
Wool brand: Jaeger 3 ply Pure Botany
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-46 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3mm, and 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40 rows in st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's sleeveless slipover with or without button front closure.

Cable rib sports sweaters

Pattern ID: Bestway 3911
Wool brand: Lister's Lavenda DK
Yarn quantity: 23-25 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 38 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 32rows
(note that I think this may be over the pattern stitch)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's cricket or tennis long-sleeved sweater; single colour option with textured rib and cable pattern.

Country-walk sweaters: patterned or plain

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1405
Wool brand: Beaulon, Monique, Horizon
Yarn quantity: 13-20 (25g balls)

Sizes: 32-46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Unisex sweaters in plain or patterned options.

Man's lattice cable cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 1737
Wool brand: Vogue DK
Yarn quantity: 32-37 (25g balls)

Sizes: 38-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm, and 3¾mm,
Tension (10cm): 31sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's lattice cable cardigan.

Perfectly plain man’s cardigan or sweater.

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 229
Wool brand: Festival and Superwash DK
Yarn quantity: 23-26 overall (1 oz? balls)

Sizes: 38-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain man's sweater or cardigan; interesting combination of tweed and plain yarns - sweater has tweed body and plain welts, whereas cardigan has tweed body but plain sleeves.
Pattern is lightly creased but instructions are fully readable.

Perfectly plain man’s fine sweater.

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4141
Wool brand: Siesta Crepe or Renown
Yarn quantity: 15-16 balls (1 oz balls)

Sizes: 38-41 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, and 3¼mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 36rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain man's sweater.

Man's ribbed sweater with button-neck

Pattern ID: Hermit 133
Wool brand: Worsted, Crepe, Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 19-23 balls (25g? balls)

Sizes: 36-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's ribbed sweater with button-neck and collar.

Family sports sweaters in diamond moss stitch

Pattern ID: Patons 2119
Wool brand: Capstan
Yarn quantity: 7-17 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 26-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family aran-weight sports sweaters in diamond pattern of moss/seed and stocking stitch.

Family Fair-Isle cardigans with feature pockets

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1470
Wool brand: Poppleton DK, Defiance, Dandy, Pageant or Pipit.
Yarn quantity: 8-24 balls main (25g balls??)
plus 1-3 of 2 contrasts.

Sizes: 34-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32rows (st st)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family sweaters with Fair Isle band and feature pockets.

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