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Aran-style tops for a baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Patons 5332
Wool brand: Fairytale DK
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (50g balls) + 1 extra for hood.
Sizes: 16-22 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Cabled baby or toddler sweater or cardigan with optional hood.

Dress and Matinee Coat in 2 ply

Pattern ID: Peter Pan P664
Wool brand: Peter Pan 2ply
Yarn quantity: Matinee Coat or Cardigan: 2 (50g balls); Dress: 2 balls
Size: 18 inch chest [1 size]

Wool weight: 2 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 38sts x 46 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Charming feather-light lacy dress and coat in first size for a baby.

Cosy Pram Set

Pattern ID: Emu 8036
Wool brand: Baby Wool, Bri-Nylon, Zephyr Botany
Yarn quantity: 8 - 9 oz for the set
Sizes: to fit 19-21 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty matinee jacket set for a baby, including bonnet, mittens, and bootees.

Leaf pattern cardigan

Pattern ID: Argyll 235
Wool brand: Ferndale, Starlite, Top 20, Nice 'n' Easy, Sandown
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (40g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's eyelet and traditional leaf pattern cardigan, illustrated in a slightly fluffy effect soft double knitting yarn.

Baby blankets and cushion I

Pattern ID: UKHKA 128
Wool brand: Any DK, eg James Brett, King Cole, Thomas Ramsden, Rico, Sirdar, Stylecraft etc
Yarn quantity: Pram cover: 6 (50g balls);
Cot cover: 9; Cushion: 3

Sizes: Pram cover: 32 x 26 inches;
Cot cover: 37¾ inches square;
Cushion: 12 inches square, excluding border

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Charming set includes two sizes of blanket plus cushion

Man's cabled slipover IV

Pattern ID: Sirdar 1402
Wool brand: Sirdar "Crochet Wool"
Yarn quantity: 8 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 inch chest [1 size]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Another delightful early example of Roger Moore's modelling career - and the design is also a delight being based on the Flamborough Fisherman's Jersey. However, sadly, the instructions are given for only one moderate man's size. An experienced knitter could possibly increase the size by using a 5ply or DK yarn but, having calculated the chest size, you'd have to check the proportions as you knit the armholes. Because it's a sleeveless sweater, alterations on the fly may not pose so great a risk.
The pattern is in a delicate condition with some tears and marks from a previous user. The instructions are in tact but I will also supply a clean copy of them along with the original pattern.

Eyelet-lace pattern cardigan III

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 879
Wool brand: Pacemaker Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-46 inch chest [8 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 32 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: V-neck cardigan with eyelet pattern.
The instructions are clear; front picture has surface crease marks, and there are a number of notations from a previous user. There are holes punched in the left hand margin for use in a loose-leaf binder.

Chunky mohair sweater with waistcoat

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4673
Wool brand: Gabrielle
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 11-13 (50g balls);
Waistcoat: 5-7 balls

Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky wool with mohair
Needle size: 5mm, and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 19 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky leaf pattern sweater with matching waistcoat.

Nubbly Fitted Cardigan

Pattern ID: PB C-279
Wool brand: Patons Rimple
Yarn quantity: 12-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 39 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Heavy double knitting/worsted
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties textured bouclé fitted cardigan in three sizes.

Just Like Father’s!

Pattern ID: PB 308
Wool brand: Double Quick, Moorland, Totem
Yarn quantity: 6-9 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 24 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: 3 charming retro designs for girls and boys (2-5 years, it says).
Sailors Both! (this trim jacket has the authentic square-rig collar); Just Like Father's (with dropped shoulder and husky collar); and a Cabled Raglan for a boy or girl.

Cabled cardigans for baby or toddler II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 3131
Wool brand: Snuggly, Superwash DK, Wash'n'Wear Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 4-7 (25g balls)
Sizes: One size given to fit 21 inch chest or 9/12 months [1 size]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional set of baby/toddler cardigans.

Raglan choices for toddlers

Pattern ID: PB 492
Wool brand: Quickerknit in wool or bri-nylon
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 20 - 22 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 5 ply (quick-knit)
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: 3 charming retro designs for toddlers (6 months - 2 years, it says) in quick-knit yarn weight.
Plain raglan "button-through" cardigan; double breasted raglan reefer; and simple textured-stitch jumper with buttoned back neck opening.

Linen-look mesh cardigan for summer

Pattern ID: Patons 7438
Wool brand: Linen Look
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 31 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Cable and mesh pattern summer cardigan.
The pattern has light creasing.

Linen-look vest top for summer

Pattern ID: Patons 7406
Wool brand: Linen Look
Yarn quantity: 5-6 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-38 inch chest (5 sizes) - actual size 34½ - 43 inches

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 31 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Eyelet mesh stitch vest top for summer.
The pattern is lightly creased.

Toddler Aran jackets

Pattern ID: King Cole 3130
Wool brand: Big Value, Grenaran, Bosun, Cotswold
Yarn quantity: 5-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 18 - 24 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): Aran: 20sts x 26 rows
over double moss stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Children's traditional Aran cardigan coats.

Light-weight Aran-style for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Patons 8347
Wool brand: Fairytale 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 16-22 inch chest
(actual 17 - 25½) [4 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Cabled baby or toddler Aran style sweater in 4 ply fingering weight yarn.

Baby coat, bonnets, and leggings

Pattern ID: Clipper 573
Wool brand: Ballerina Supreme, Clipper Red Label, Clipper Cotton Quota
Yarn quantity: 14 - 16 20g balls for the set; 7-8 for the coat; 6-7 for the leggings
Sizes: 18-20 inch chest [2 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Delightful baby "set" in double knitting weight. Choice of patterned bonnet or plain helmet, (presumably they are thinking girl or boy).
The pattern has signs of use and slight creasing.
[I can't help thinking that the yarn quality "Clipper Red Label" sounds more like a brand of tea than yarn...]

Two Pullover Styles for Men

Pattern ID: PB 1206
Wool brand: Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 18 - 23 oz with sleeves;
11 - 13 oz for sleeveless option.

Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Small booklet of two designs. Patterns for a plain pullover with sleeves or sleeveless, and a seemingly chunkier one for a roll-neck with interesting cable panels. All use double knitting weight yarn.

Cap-sleeve summer top V

Pattern ID: Emu 2185
Wool brand: Botany, Crepe, Scotch, Calypso, Zephyr, Bri-nylon
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest size [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply or Double knitting
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3mm - or - 3¼mm and 2¾mm - or - 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40 rows [3 ply]
28sts x 36 rows [4 ply]
22sts x 28 rows [DK]

Price: SOLD

Description: Sleeveless summer top in 3 different yarn weights. There are 3 separate sets of instructions.
The pattern is in pretty poor condition where creases from use have caused the pattern to separate into two sheets; I will provide a clean physical print copy and pdf pattern alongside the vintage pattern itself.

Perfectly plain man's sweater IV

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2580
Wool brand: Double Crepe, Arctic Moss, Super Nylon DKs - or - Fontein Crepe, Talisman, Gaiety Nylon 4 plies.
Yarn quantity: DK: 19 - 22 (1oz balls?);
4 ply: 17 - 20 (1oz 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: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain man's polo sweater with choice of yarn weights - DK or 4 ply - separate sets of instructions are given.

Guernsey-style sweater with floral motif

Pattern ID: Jaeger 6256
Wool brand: Matchmaker
Yarn quantity: 19 (50g balls) plus optionally 3 balls for contrast colours
Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest [1 sizes] - actual size 52 inches

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pleasing 1980's over-sized guernsey-inspired design in a DK yarn. The pattern can be made plain with textured purl stitch diamonds alone, or optionally with the addition of small floral motifs.

Aran jacket or cardigan

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 425
Wool brand: Aran Knit, Bainin, Tweed, Mountaineer
Yarn quantity: 17 - 20 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 36 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 17sts over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic Aran style jackets with or without collar.

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her VI

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 1158
Wool brand: Aran Knit, Tweed, Bainin, Mountaineer
Yarn quantity: 18 - 25 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest [6 sizes] - actual 38-48 inches

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 26 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Arans with twisted chevron panel, cables and moss stitch.

Lighter weight Aran-style sweater or dress

Pattern ID: Wendy 946
Wool brand: Double Knit Nylonised
Yarn quantity: Man's Sweater: 24-26 (1oz balls); Woman's Dress: 25-28 (1oz balls)

Sizes: Man's Sweater: to fit 40-44 inch chest [3 sizes]; Woman's Dress: to fit 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts (over pattern)

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweater design for the man and dress for the woman; provided with separate instructions for each design.

Classic Family Arans IV

Pattern ID: Studley 1194
Wool brand: Trojan or "Ark Loyal" Aran
Yarn quantity: 9 - 17 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 42 inch chest [9 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Arans with central diamond panel, lobster claw, cables and twisted moss stitch.

Classic cabled Aran sweater II

Pattern ID: Argyll 497
Wool brand: Pure Wool Aran, Ferndale Aran
Yarn quantity: 13-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 32-46 inch chest [8 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Satisfyingly traditional Aran with cables and twisted rope pattern - sizes would potentially suit young men or women.

Chunky Jackets for the Great Outdoors

Pattern ID: Kilcarra Cottage 758
Wool brand: Kilcarra Cottage
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (50g balls)
plus 3 in each of 4 contrasts

Sizes: 32 - 42 inch chest (3 sizes);
actual 41 - 49 inches.

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky cardigan jacket with the best of eighties styling. The honeycomb pattern is created with slipped stitches, using only one colour in any one row - one of my personal favourite stitches.

Family Socks V

Pattern ID: Patons 2324
Wool brand: Diploma Gold, Knit 'n' Save 4ply
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: SOLD

Description: Leaflet of socks as shown in photo:
[Note that this pattern was also available as Cygnet 24-023]

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

Textured rib sweater for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Wendy PP395
Wool brand: Peter Pan Darling 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (20g balls)
Sizes: to fit 18 - 22 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet little ribbed sweater in baby sizes.

Kids cable pattern sweaters V

Pattern ID: Patons 2450
Wool brand: With Wool Aran
Yarn quantity: 1 (400g ball)
Sizes: 22 - 28 inch chest (4 sizes) - stated aged 2 - 9 years

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 25 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Aran sweaters with a cable panel on the front and back, featuring an interesting interpretation of the lobster-claw, where alternate claws are knitted in moss (seed) stitch.

Three New-style Handknits

Pattern ID: PB 400
Wool brand: Patons Beehive, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 12-18 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest (3 sizes) - cardigan 1 size only 34-36 inch

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Booklet of three strikingly different lighter weight hand knits. See photograph below. Note that the cardigan is one size only up to 36 inch chest.

Cute kids elephant sweater and giraffe toy

Pattern ID: Patons 4966
Wool brand: Knit 'n' Save
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (100g balls); plus 1 x 25g ball in each of 4 contrasts, plus oddment for embroidery.
Sizes: to fit 20 - 22 inch chest (4 sizes); actual 23 - 30 inch stated 1-7 years.

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet little jungle themed picture sweater for a toddler and up to 7 years. The giraffe in the pocket is a separate little toy which is included in the pattern.

Aran-style sweater for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Patons 7961
Wool brand: Beehive or Fairytale DK
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 18-22 inch chest
(actual 19½ - 23) [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Cabled baby or toddler V-neck Aran style sweater in DK.

Sunshine Series baby shawls and cover III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 254
Wool brand: Sunshine Baby Wool
Yarn quantity: Pram cover (4ply): 9 oz;
Cot cover(4 ply): 19 oz; Shawl (3 ply): 15 oz; Head shawl (3 ply): 7 oz

Sizes: Pram cover (4ply): 19½ x 26 inches;
Cot cover(4 ply): 32½ x 39 inches;
Shawl (3 ply): 46 inches square;
Head shawl (3 ply): 33 inches square

Wool weight: Covers: 4 ply; Shawls: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, or 3¼mm, or 4½mm,
Tension (10cm): 4 ply covers: 32 sts; 3ply shawl: 26sts; 3ply head shawl: 32sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Charming set of covers and shawls. Pram cover or cot cover (larger) in 4 ply; shawl, and head shawl (smaller) in 3 ply.
The pattern is in good robust condition, with spiral binder holes punched in the left margins.

Classic cabled Aran sweater

Pattern ID: Robin 13764
Wool brand: Robin Aran, Aran Tweed, Seascape
Yarn quantity: 13-18 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26 rows over rice stitch (rows of twisted rib alternated with plain knit)

Price: SOLD

Description: Satisfying traditional Aran with cables and rice stitch - sizes would potentially suit young men or women.

Cornish Gansey

Pattern ID: Pullout Knitter 103
Wool brand: Wendy Guernsey 5ply (224m/245 yds per 100g)
Yarn quantity: 8 - 10 (100g balls)
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 5 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22.5st x 32 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: A traditional Guernsey pullover designed by Penelope Hemingway from an original Victorian photograph dated 1877. Knitted in the round using 5ply.

Aran "bainin" sweater

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 329
Wool brand: Aran Knit, Aran Bainin
Yarn quantity: 32-36 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 17sts over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's classic Aran sweater which I am including for sale as think the design is excellent - even though pattern leaflet is not in very good condition (and the man seems to be smoking roll-ups). Despite that, the printed glossy paper is still robust, with all the instructions fully readable.

Perfectly plain "military style" sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5876
Wool brand: Baroque
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls)

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 20 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky plain sweater - by "military" they mean "has buttons on the shoulder". Although the original yarn was a bouclé, it's knitted plain (in reverse stocking stitch to better show off the particular yarn), so any yarn producing the right tension could be used.

Colour block sweater II

Pattern ID: Patons C3179
Wool brand: Beehive, Diploma, or Clansman DK,
Yarn quantity: 2-4 (50g balls) in each of 3 colours
Sizes: to fit: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Interesting colour block sweater "with a twist" - that is the blocks are knitted at an angle to each other. The pattern is actually knitted straight, with the colour changes and the eyelets giving the illusion of angled knitting. You can choose the style of striking contrasts - or more restrained shades of white and creams which give a completely different fresher look.

Colourful coatigan twinset

Pattern ID: Jaeger 6415
Wool brand: Matchmaker Chunky
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 24-27 (50g balls) with 1 ball each of 4 contrasts for motifs if required; sweater: 7-8 balls of main shade with 4/3/3/2 balls of each of 4 contrasts.
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [3 sizes] - actual size sweater 38-47 ins

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

Price: SOLD

Description: A colourful chunky fair-isle combination with eighties short-waisted styling, which could easily be adapted in length. The jacket, which is largely knitted plain, includes a pleasing cable pattern with optional intarsia motifs in the collar; a plain version of the jacket is also supplied, which omits the motifs.

Chic and Chunky

Pattern ID: Robin 1068
Wool brand: Rhythm
Yarn quantity: 7-14 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7mm, 5mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 10sts x 20 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain knit chunky sweater with "chic" wide V-neck and collar. The pattern is in good condition but has a wool shop stamp on the cover.

Nubbly Blazer Cardigan II

Pattern ID: Robin 1050
Wool brand: Whirligig
Yarn quantity: 15-18 (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes) - actual size 36-42 ins

Wool weight: Aran/worsted
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain knit jacket with pockets in a bouclé yarn. The required tension on 4mm needles pushes it from a DK into a worsted/Aran weight yarn type - slub yarns tend to require slightly looser knitting.
The pattern has light crease marks on the cover photo (not shown) which do not affect the instructions.

Eyelet-lace pattern cardigan II

Pattern ID: Robin 436
Wool brand: Conella
Yarn quantity: 8-13 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 5½mm and 8mm
Tension (10cm): 12sts (assume over pattern on large needles) - other sources indicate Conella is a standard DK at 24sts x 32 rows to 10 cm stocking stitch on 4mm

Price: SOLD

Description: Late fifties or early sixties lacy cardigan.
Pattern in fairly good condition as seen in the photo, but does have 2 tears and a pencil marking both in the margins.

Perfectly plain mohair V-neck

Pattern ID: Robin 280
Wool brand: Shaggy Darling
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 36-38 inch chest (2 sizes) - actual size 40-42 ins

Wool weight: Aran/worsted
Needle size: 4½mm and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 24 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic plain V-neck sweater in Aran weight mohair blend.
Another "original design by Amanda Laine" - no less.

Perfectly plain mohair cardigan IV

Pattern ID: Robin 1073
Wool brand: Shaggy Darling
Yarn quantity: 15-17 (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes) - actual size 35-41 ins

Wool weight: Aran/worsted
Needle size: 5½mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain knit mohair cardigan with a wide collar in an Aran weight mohair blend.

Ribbed man’s cardigan II

Pattern ID: Robin 1075
Wool brand: DK: Classic, Colorama, Conella, Crepe, Bri-Nylon;
4ply: Sportswear, Casino, Crepe, Bri-Nylon

Yarn quantity: DK: 24-27 (1oz balls)
4ply: 21-24 (1oz balls)

Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Tension (10cm): DK: 24sts x 32 rows;
4ply: 28sts x 36 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's ribbed cardigan in a choice of wool weights - 4ply or DK.

Perfectly plain sixties polo-shirt sweaters III

Pattern ID: Robin 1081
Wool brand: Classic, Colorama, Conella, Crepe, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 20-24 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain collared button neck polo-shirt style sweaters in two lengths.

Perfectly plain sixties classic cardigan XVIII

Pattern ID: Robin 1034
Wool brand: Colorama, Conella, Crepe
Yarn quantity: 20-23 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

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Description: Classic plain cardigan with wide collar.

Perfectly plain family sweaters XV

Pattern ID: Robin 1090
Wool brand: Rhythm, Golden Link Chunky
Yarn quantity: 7-14 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 26-42 inch chest [9 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 18 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: A "family collection" of plain chunky sweaters with separate instructions for children, women, and men (3 sizes in each).

Traditional Aran cardigan for a toddler

Pattern ID: Loweth 649
Wool brand: Windermere Aran
Yarn quantity: 3 - 4 100g balls
Sizes: 20-28 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts x 24 rows
(over stocking stitch)

Price: SOLD

Description: Delightful set of cardigans for a toddler in Aran.
There are a number of markings on the pattern from a previous user.
Note that this pattern was also published as Argyll 881, and Clipper 589.

Traditional Aran cardigan for a toddler

Pattern ID: Argyll 881
Wool brand: Wool Aran, Sportsday, Ferntex
Yarn quantity: 6 - 12 50g balls
Sizes: 20-28 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts x 24 rows
(over stocking stitch)

Price: SOLD

Description: Delightful set of cardigans for a toddler in Aran.
The pattern has a light vertical crease.
Note that this pattern was also published as Clipper 589, and Loweth 649.

Crew-necks in fisherman's rib - plus hat

Pattern ID: Emu 4669
Wool brand: Scotch Superwash, Easy Care Double Crepe, Easy Care Tweed, Harlequin, Pandora
Yarn quantity: 26-42 (25g balls)
plus 3 balls for the hat

Sizes: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm (3¾mm and 3mm for hat)
Tension (10cm): 22sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Man or woman's ribbed sweater with pom-pom hat. The fisherman's rib stitch is the adaptation where every alternate row is knitted plain - sometimes called "mock" fisherman's rib. It has the advantage that it's less work to knit, and it works up a little less bulky which compensates for the use of thicker yarn.
The pattern has yellowed with age, has a strong vertical crease and row counting marks from a previous user; however the instructions remain fully in tact.

1940s Nostalgia I: eyelet lace yoke

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5974
Wool brand: Majestic, Country Style, Wash'n'Wear Crepe, Sugar'n'Spice, Color Mate, Superwash
Yarn quantity: 4-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Mostly plain sweater with an eyelet patterned yoke; the yoke is knitted in the round on 4 needles. The 1980s saw what I believe to be the first manifestation of an interest in retro styles; this was styles of the 1940s - with narrow skirts and square shoulders (somewhat ahead of the huge padded shoulders that became the 1980s trademark). This pattern is one of Sirdar's "Nostalgia" series.
The pattern is in new condition.

Coolly elegant V-neck

Pattern ID: PB 9137
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather 4ply
Yarn quantity: 12-14 (1oz balls) in main with 1-2 oz of contrast
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2mm, 2¼mm, 3mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: V-neck raglan sweater with a touch of contrast at cuffs and neck, and with a restrained pattern at the welt.

Striking Sports Sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 9818
Wool brand: Moorland, Totem, Double Quick, Courtelle Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 16-18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Interesting sixties sweater using an eyelet rib stitch. Not sure what kind of sports this striking sweater might be suitable for - the set dressing seems to imply deer hunting.

His and Hers Fair Isle Sweaters IV

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4960
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 6-10 (50g balls) in main colour and 1-3 in each of 4 contrasts.
Sizes: to fit 32-44 inch chest (7 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Striking fair-isle sweaters illustrated in appealing soft colour ways.

Perfectly plain classic V-necks VIII

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4917
Wool brand: Matchmaker or Spiral Spun
Yarn quantity: 8-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32 - 44 inch chest [7 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic plain V-neck in a range of sizes for men or women with a lace panel option shown in main photo.
"Subtle simplicity"

Summery cardigan II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9166
Wool brand: Country Style DK, Wash'n'Wear Double Crepe, Click, Balmoral, Denim Tweed
Yarn quantity: 3-6 (100g balls)
Sizes: 32-54 inch chest (6 sizes).

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pleasing summery cardigan with three-quarter or cap sleeve options - very pretty.

Nordic-look Lopi sweater II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4920
Wool brand: Naturgarn
Yarn quantity: 8-12 100g hanks in main shade plus 1 contrast
Sizes: to fit 36 - 44 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky nordic style reindeer sweater. Named "outdoor design" - somewhat lacking in inspiration but a fun quickly knitted seasonal sweater for men.

Nordic-look Lopi sweater or cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4854
Wool brand: Naturgarn
Yarn quantity: 6-8 100g hanks in main shade plus 2-4, and 1-2 in each of 2 contrasts
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Lovely chunky nordic style sweater or cardigan for men or women. Named "winter sparkle" although I'm not sure why as Naturgarn was not a sparkly yarn - it's a Lopi yarn - a lofty single ply chunky.

Sixties "Chanel" style costume

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2196
Wool brand: Candytwist, with Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 7-8 (2oz balls) plus 4 oz Double Knitting for contrast borders; Skirt: 6-7 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest; 24-30 inch waist (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain raglan sixties jacket with edge-to-edge closure, and contrast border, plus a matching skirt. Candytwist was a "triple knit" yarn - thicker than double knitting similar to the American "worsted" weight.

Simple plain tunic sweater in chenille

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5080
Wool brand: Super Chenille
Yarn quantity: 11-16 50g balls with sleeves; 9-11 for sleeveless version
Sizes: to fit 30 - 38inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 28 rows over garter stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Simply constructed garter stitch tunic worked in chenille, either with or without sleeves.

Simple Eyelet Panel Cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5077
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 9-11 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Simple knitted cardigan with pleasing eyelet pattern panels on the front; the back is knitted plain.

Simple Colour Pattern Sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5072
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 8 - 9 50g balls main colour plus 2+2+1 in each of 3 contrast colours
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 4mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st on 4mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Colour-patterned sweater with a feature collar, high neck, and sleeve detail giving the effect of a faux over-sweater.

Cabled Jacket

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5076
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 15- 18 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 36 rows over moss stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Substantial knitted cardigan in double knitting yarn with a high neck and sleeve detail giving the effect of a faux gilet.

Simple Cable Panel Cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5073
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 10- 14 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 30 rows over the pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Knitted cardigan with a small crocheted picot edging to the ribbed welts and front band.

Man's textured cardigan II

Pattern ID: Patons 9160
Wool brand: Ariel Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 40 - 44 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: "Saddle shoulder special - exceptionally comfortable design".
This is a cardigan for men made with a continuous twisted stitch which makes a tiny cable over 2 stitches without using a cable needle.
"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.

Summer cotton sleeveless top

Pattern ID: Argyll 336
Wool brand: Pure Cotton
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (100g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 2¾ and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Summer cotton waistcoat. The pattern is in good overall condition, but with two holes punched on the left hand side for storing in a ring binder.

Summer cotton waistcoat

Pattern ID: Argyll 335
Wool brand: Pure Cotton
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (100g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 2¾ and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Summer cotton waistcoat. The pattern is in good (almost new) condition apart from a scuff on the front marring the photo.

Cap-sleeve summer top III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 1401
Wool brand: Majestic 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 5 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm; and 2¾mm;
Tension (10cm): 26 sts (over pattern)

Price: SOLD

Description: Exceptionally pretty vintage knitting pattern in excellent condition.

Summery open-work sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4868
Wool brand: Alpaca
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (50g balls) -
sleeveless: 5-6

Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Woman's open stitch sweater with sleeveless option. The pattern is in new (unused) condition but has a wool shop stamp on the cover.

Perfectly plain family V-neck sweaters XIV

Pattern ID: Robin 1061
Wool brand: Super Crimp Courtelle, Crepe, Colorama, Service
Yarn quantity: 9-24 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 24-44 inch chest [11 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain family V-neck sweaters. Patten is in good condition and has a local wool shop stamp on the cover.

Aran "Nosegay" Waistcoat

Pattern ID: Argyll 349
Wool brand: Ferndale or Pure Wool Aran
Yarn quantity: 10-14 50g balls
Sizes: 30-38 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Woman's Aran waistcoat; I'm guessing "nosegay" refers to the bobble pattern.

Batwing sideways sweater

Pattern ID: Argyll 392
Wool brand: Finesse
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (25g balls) main shade plus 1-2 of first contrast and 1 each of 3 further contrasts
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Loose-fit batwing mohair sweater knitted sideways in one piece, starting at the left sleeve cuff. The pattern is in generally good condition but has many pencil markings from the previous owner.

Take Two in Fair Isle

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4873
Wool brand: Jaeger 3 ply Pure Botany
Yarn quantity: 4 (25g balls) in main shade plus 1-3 balls in each of 3 contrasts
Sizes: to fit 34-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sleeveless fair-isle patterned slipovers in very fine yarn.

Luxury plain mohair sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4876
Wool brand: Mohair Spun
Yarn quantity: 13-15 (25g balls) plus 1 ball in contrast
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm, 5½mm, and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 21rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain mohair sweater with a discreet chevron pattern interest worked over 6 rows.

Bobble sweater with rib collar

Pattern ID: Argyll 324
Wool brand: Finesse
Yarn quantity: 15-18 (25g balls) main shade plus 3-4 in each of 3 contrasts
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweater with contrasting bobbles in fluffy yarn. Very much of the era reminiscent of Patricia Roberts designs (although designer was actually Sue Turton). Note that the collar would lie flat and could be a slightly less ostentatious feature, without losing the charm of the original design.

Norwegian-style zippers

Pattern ID: PB C632
Wool brand: Purple Heather 4ply
Yarn quantity: 12 (1oz balls) in main with 2oz of main contrast (blue/brown), then about ½oz each of 5 other colours
Sizes: 34-36 or 38-40 inch chest [one man's size and one women's size]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Zipped fair-isle jackets for men or women. and kids - with delightfully period modelling.
The pattern is in very good condition but not absolutely perfect so may not be good enough for a collector.

Loosely fitted summer sweater II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 7032
Wool brand: Sunseeker Cloud 10, Cloud 9, Linen Touch, Boutonne, Cotton Contrast
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Casual summer sweater with loose fit and raglan three-quarter sleeves.

Loosely fitted summer sweater I

Pattern ID: Sirdar 7148
Wool brand: Sunseeker Cotton Contrast, Spree, Sensation, Cloud 9, Cloud 10, Linen Touch, Boutonne
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Casual summer sweater with loose fit and three-quarter sleeves. Not easily seen in the photo - amid the marl yarn - is the eyelet pattern which forms a chequer-board alternating with plain squares.

Cute hats and scarves in various yarn types

Pattern ID: Emu 6499
Wool brand:Scotch Double Crepe, Superlite Bri-Nylon, Tricel Nylon, Trpleknit, Filigree.
Yarn quantity: 3-4 balls depending on style - see description.
Sizes: one size ("average")

Wool weight: Double knitting, Worsted/Aran, Chunky
Needle size: 4mm for DK; 4½ for Tripleknit (worsted/aran); 6mm for chunky
Tension (10cm): 24sts DK or 20sts TK or 14sts chunky

Price: SOLD

Description: A cute set of women's hats.

1. Puff Ball hat in Filigree mohair chunky.
 4 balls; 6mm and 4½mm needles.
2. Hat with ties in double knitting.
 1 x 25g ball in each of 3 colours; 5mm, 4½mm, 4mm and 3¼mm needles.
3. Garter stitch beret and scarf in double knitting.
 Beret: 5 x 25g balls; 4½mm and 3¼mm needles.
 Scarf: 9 x 25g balls; 4½mm circular needle.
4. Ribbed hat in Tripleknit (worsted/aran weight).
 2 balls; 4mm needles.
5. Beret in double knitting.
 5 x 25g balls; 4mm and 3¼mm needles.
6. Fair Isle hat with plait in Tripleknit (worsted/aran weight).
 1 ball in each of 3 colours; 4mm and 3¼mm needles.

Fifties shaped fine cardigan II

Pattern ID: Bairnswear 627
Wool brand: Femina Botany Fingering 3-ply
Yarn quantity: 6 (short sleeve) or 8 (long sleeve) in main shade plus 1 in contrast (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34 inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 32sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty fine-knit patterned cardigan with collar; sadly only in one size.
This pattern is in excellent (collectable) condition.

Two pullovers for boys

Pattern ID: Weldons 839
Wool brand: Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply or Golden Eagle Polyknit 3-ply
Yarn quantity: Larger sweater in Patons on the left: 7 (1oz balls); Smaller slipover in Golden Eagle on the right: 4 oz.
Sizes: Larger cable sweater on the left: to fit 12 - 14 years, 33 inch chest; Smaller slipover on the right: to fit 7 - 9 years, 28½ inch chest.

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm - or - 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 40 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Two different boys pullovers in different sizes, each given in one size only, as indicated in the photo.

Cardigan in sizes from birth to 7 years

Pattern ID: Sirdar 1835
Wool brand: Snuggly Kisses DK
Yarn quantity: 2-4 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 16 - 26 inch chest [6 sizes, stated as 0 to 7 years)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty baby/child cardigan in wide size range with optional short sleeves and decorative flower.

Plain baby jacket with option of a hood

Pattern ID: King Cole 3117
Wool brand: Splash DK
Yarn quantity: 1-3 (100g balls)
Sizes: 16-22 inch chest (4 sizes, stated as 3-18 months)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm and 4mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain baby or toddler cardigans with collar, picot edge, or hood.

Hooded Aran-style jacket for a toddler

Pattern ID: Patons 4503
Wool brand: Fairytale DK
Yarn quantity: 4-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 18-24 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Cabled baby or toddler cardigans with hood.

Man’s cabled slipover II

Pattern ID: Weldons B1436
Wool brand: Wendy Family Wool 3ply
Yarn quantity: 9-10 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38-44 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 48sts x 42 rows over cable pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Men's cabled pullover or slipover.
The pattern is somewhat flimsy and creased; it has a small tear at the bottom which does not affect the instructions.

Summer polo shirts for men


Pattern ID: Twilleys C854
Wool brand: Lyscordet fine knitting cotton or Stalite No3 soft cotton.
Yarn quantity: Lyscordet shirt (on the left in picture): 11-16 (25g balls);
Stalite shirt (on the right in picture): 11-14 (50g balls)

Sizes: 36-46 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 3/4 ply equivalent cotton
Needle size: 3mm, 2¾mm, and 2¼mm - or - 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): Lyscordet: 24sts x 48 rows on 3mm needles over pattern, and 32sts x 44 rows on 2¾mm needles over stocking stitch;
Stalite: 22sts x 40 rows on 3¼mm needles over pattern.

Price: SOLD

Description: 2 versions of a polo shirt for men; one is an openwork pattern in Lycordet cotton, and the other a slightly denser pattern stitch in Stalite - I think they both knit to a more or less 4ply equivalent but have a different feel to the yarn. Lyscordet is more of a crochet cotton and Stalite more of a soft knitting cotton.

Sunshine Series baby set II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 131
Wool brand: Sunshine Baby Wool, Baby Nylon, Majestic, Talisman, Fontein Crepe
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (1oz balls) for each item
Sizes: 21 inch chest [1 size stated 9 - 12 months]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain and practical baby layette up to 12 months in 4ply.
Pattern has one light vertical crease which does not affect the instructions.
Of course the cutest thing about this picture is the felt giraffe - no instructions for making that I'm afraid.

Simple toddler cardigans

Pattern ID: Sirdar 261
Wool brand: Candytwist, Soufflé
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (2 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 26 inch chest [3 sizes stated as 2-6 years]; actual measurements 23 - 27 inches.

Wool weight: Aran / worsted
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain toddler cardigans in a slightly thicker yarn with a choice of V or round neck. If you are feeling adventurous, the third pattern has a patterned border.
The pattern is in a quite robust condition with light horizontal creases and a couple of minimal marks from a previous user.

Simple cardigans for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Lister N1555
Wool brand: Super Bri-Nylon, Lavenda, Crisp Crepe, Bel Air
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 20 - 24 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet set of baby/toddler cardigans. I think these are very appealing - standard 4 ply which is a nice weight for children, and very simple knitting with slight pattern interest for each design.
[The stamp on this pattern is from my home village local knitting shop, so must have been one my Mother made for us kids].

Perfectly plain man's sweater III

Pattern ID: Weldons B1442
Wool brand: Sirdar Majestic DK or 3ply
Yarn quantity: 19-24oz of DK or 10-13oz 3 ply
Sizes: to fit 36- 46 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: DK or 3 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm, or, 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows for DK and 32sts x 40 rows for 3ply

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain sweaters for men in a choice of yarn weights. [When they say "24 garments can be knitted from this leaflet - clearly you can knit as many or as few as you like - but they mean 2 different styles in 2 different yarn weights each in 6 separate sizes = 24]
There is some creasing and wear on this pattern (not shown) which affects the photo but not the instructions.

Man's Windjacket VI - ribbed and zipped

Pattern ID: Bestway A2892
Wool brand: Emu Scotch DK
Yarn quantity: 23-25 (1 oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 40-44 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 26 rows over unstretched rib pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Great wearable jerkin in double knitting.

Five lighter weight knits for the family

Pattern ID: PB SC48
Wool brand: Nylox 4ply
Yarn quantity: [Clockwise from photo] - woman's jacket13-15oz; little girl 4-6oz; man's pullover 12-14oz (7-9oz sleeveless); teenage girl 10-12oz; boy 9-11oz
Sizes: [Each in 3 chest sizes, clockwise from photo] - woman's 32-36 ins; little girl 22-26 ins; man's pullover 36-40 ins; teenage girl 30-34 ins; boy 28-32 ins

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm, 2¾mm, 3mm or 3¼mm, according to design
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows on 3¼mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Small booklet of 4 ply hand knits for all ages: "Simple Ribbed Cardigan"; "Cardigan for 2 to 7 year olds"; "Standard Sports Sweater"; "All Purpose Pullover" (man's version not shown in photo);"Teenage Raglan Jacket".

The Smaller Jacket and Sweater

Pattern ID: PB 1020
Wool brand: Patons Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 30 - 34 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Two different patterns - a sweater and a cardigan/jacket (click on photo to see both designs).
"Collared and trim - a well fitting 4 ply jacket in 3 youthful sizes" and "With Ribbing Relief - a simple sweater for the smaller figure" (bizarre typewriter thing going on with the model there...)

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-neck VI

Pattern ID: Lee Target 8410
Wool brand: Motoravia Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 8-14 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple knit / Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 6½mm and 6mm
Tension (10cm): 16-17sts on 6½mm

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain man's sweater in a worsted or aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn). Shown modelled on a man but sizes go down to 34 inch chest so would probably work for women also.
"Triple knitting" appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a 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. However, this yarn weight ("worsted") seems to be more the standard in America.

Classic crew-neck in fisherman’s rib II

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6446
Wool brand: Motoravia Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 13-17 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple knit / Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 6½mm and 6mm
Tension (10cm): 16-17sts 6½mm

Price: SOLD

Description: Ribbed sweater in a worsted or aran weight called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn).
"Triple knitting" appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a 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. However, this yarn weight ("worsted") seems to be more the standard in America.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-neck V

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6479
Wool brand: Motoravia Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 10-14 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32- 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple knit / Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 4½mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain sweater in a worsted or aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn).
"Triple knitting" appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a 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. However, this yarn weight ("worsted") seems to be more the standard in America.

Town and Around - his and hers crochet sweaters

Pattern ID: Patons 2115
Wool brand: Limelight 4ply Crepe
Yarn quantity: 15-21 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Hook size: 3½mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 14 rows over pattern on 3½mm hook

Price: SOLD

Description: Unusual crochet sweater with top pocket and options for men and women.

Crochet Ladies Blouse

Pattern ID: Emu 2981
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Tricel 4ply
Yarn quantity: 14 - 16 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Hook size: 3½mm, and 4mm hook
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Summery open-work sweater with seventies style "Victorian" balloon sleeves and long cuff.

Crochet cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5047
Wool brand: Courtelle Random, Courtelle Crepe, Tricel Nylon DK
Yarn quantity: 16-23 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 4mm and 3¾mm
Tension: 1 pattern to 1½ inches

Price: SOLD

Description: Crochet cardigan with V neck.

Perfectly plain sixties sweaters - take 5

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2143
Wool brand: Candytwist,(Studio,Sportswool)
Yarn quantity: 8-9 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain raglan sixties sweaters.
This pattern is in a much-used condition but has proved very popular in the past so I am offering this rather less than pristine copy for sale here. It has broken at the leaflet fold and has two very strong creases. Strangely this seems to affect the photo but not the pattern instructions. Nonetheless I will also supply a clean paper copy of the pattern along with the original for anyone who would like to make it.

Ladies sweater and jacket ensemble

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2364
Wool brand: Fontein Crepe, Majestic, Talisman, or Gaiety Nylon 4ply, and Pullman chunky
Yarn quantity: 13-15 balls 4ply and 11-12 balls chunky (yardage unknown).
Sizes: 34 - 40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply and Chunky
Hook and needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm needles and 6mm crochet hook.
Tension (10cm): 30sts in 4ply knitting and
12 trebles chunky in crochet

Price: SOLD

Description: Pattern includes a long-sleeved plain knitted sweater in 4ply and a matching jacket crocheted in chunky. I think this is a charming and sophisticated retro combination.

Pretty crochet cardigan - teen sizes

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4791
Wool brand: Soft Cotton, Mercerised Cotton, Wash'n'Wear
Yarn quantity: 5-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24-32 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Hook size: 3mm
Tension: (10 x 10cm) 24sts x 12 rows over trebles with 3mm hook

Price: SOLD

Description: Really pretty crochet cardigan pattern in excellent condition. Sad it's only in smaller sizes but I think it might be slightly easier to adapt in crochet as you go (if you feel up to it...).

Traditional guersey pattern in 5 ply IV

Pattern ID: Vale Guernsey 1
Wool brand: Guernsey
Yarn quantity: 700g - 950g
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: 5 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Guernsey pattern from the 1970s in excellent condition.
This is an interesting pattern produced by M. W. Renouf Ltd designed for the Vale Parish - and as I see it's "designed exclusively by Parish Named Guernseys Ltd" I guess it was part of a series - or a planned series - it says this is the first, so no knowing if others followed. The Channel Islands are divided into ten Parishes - each of which is administered by an elected council called a Douzaine. I assume that originally this would have been a council of 12 since this French word is where we get the word dozen from - as in eggs, (I learned French from an early age but never made the connection until a Frenchman at the market delighted me by selling me a "douzaine", which he pronounced very carefully for me).
Here is some text from the pattern:

Legend has it that once upon a time each Parish had its own guernsey design. But this has in fact not been found to be true. Families made their own design and since in past days families tended to stay in the Parish in which they were born, the legend arose from this.
The Vale Parish design is the first guernsey to be designed specifically for a Parish, and uses as its motif the crest of St. Michel du Val. One of the most powerful reasons for this first design is that Mrs. Marjorie Winifred Renouf who founded the firm of M.W. Renouf Ltd and hence in effect re-started the knitting industry in the Island after a century or so of lapse, established her business in the Vale Parish. From this humble beginning in the early 1950s the fame of the Guernsey sweater has spread around the world. This new design was submitted to the Douzaine (the Parish Council) for their approval and blessing in 1977.
Designed by P.J. Hughes.

Kids cable bomber jacket in DK II

Pattern ID: Lee Target 9031
Wool brand: Motoravia, Leemont, Cavalier, Duo Double Crepe, Lorette, Super Crimp Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 7-11 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 30 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Child's zipped jacket in wide rib with cable detail.

Child's fisherman rib sweater

Pattern ID: Lee Target 1498
Wool brand: Motoravia DK
Yarn quantity: 13-18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 26-36 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm

Tension (10cm): 20sts on 4½mm measured over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Great sweater in a fisherman's rib stitch, which makes a lovely warm texture. Perfect for walking the dog - as well as fishing - obviously.
There is the usual vertical crease, and the pattern is a little worn at the front edge with small tears but these do not extend to the instructions which are fully readable.

Tank tops - twinning it

Pattern ID: Patons 2328
Wool brand: Purple Heather, Trident, Kingfisher Tricel/Nylon, Limelight, Cameo
Yarn quantity: 2-4 (50g balls) in main plus 1-2 each of 2 contrast colours
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Seventies tank tops for men or women.
The pattern is in moderate condition, and the instructions are very clear and readable; some surface creasing to the photo and slight stains.

Summer cotton slub sweater III

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5392
Wool brand: Cotton Flammé
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: To fit: 30-38 inch chest [5 sizes] (measures 36-43½)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Summery plaited cable sweater in cotton-type slub yarn.
The pattern is in good condition.

Norwegian style - patterned yoke sweater

Pattern ID: Emu D358
Wool brand: Fiord
Yarn quantity: 12-13 (50g balls) in main, plus 3 and 2 balls in each of two of contrast colours.
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest [2 sizes]; actual measurement 37-41 inches

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 26 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties Norwegian styled sweater.
I'm a bit puzzled by the yarn weight of Emu "Fiord". This pattern seems to be from the 1960s and the yarn tension and needles imply it is definitely a double knitting weight. I have other patterns from the 1970s with a definite chunky tension. I can only think that Emu retained the brand name Fiord and used it in a later decade for a different yarn. (Ravelry seems to show the later yarn on the website).

Lace table mats VII - Rose Rhapsody

Pattern ID: Coats Folio 016
Wool brand: Coats Mercer Crochet No 40
Yarn quantity: 2 (20g) balls for the mat, and 1 ball for the linen doily surround.
Sizes: 12 - 13 inches in diameter according to design.

Wool weight: fine cotton lace
Hook size: 1mm
Tension: Rose measures 3cm in diameter

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly lovely Irish crochet designs for a linen doily or a lace mat (click on photo to see the crochet mat). Created by the Needlecraft Design Centre

Summer sparkly top

Pattern ID: Lister 1811
Wool brand: Bel Air Starspun
Yarn quantity: 8-9 (¾ ounce balls - each about 21g)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Mainly plain sparkly top.

Boucle summer tops

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6215
Wool brand: Terry Look
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty summer tops.

Summer cross-over top or cardigan

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6650
Wool brand: Twilleys Bubbly
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 6-7 (50g balls). Top: 2-3 plus 2 each of 2 contrasts.
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: DK
Needle size: 3¾mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 40 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty summer top or cardigan in a DK equivalent bouclé yarn.

Lacy summer sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4062
Wool brand: Summer Spun
Yarn quantity: 12-14 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Guessing Quick-knit or 5ply (see description)
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm;
2mm crochet hook.

Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Woman's sweater with gathered collar. The pattern has a few light surface creases, which affects the photo but not the instructions.
The sweater including collar and cuffs is knitted; the crochet hook is used to join the collar to the body and make a firm edge to the neck (see photo).
Note that "summer spun" yarn was sold in two different eras with slight differences - first a 50/50 linen cotton mix in 1 oz balls and later a rayon/cotton mix in 50g balls with a needle size cited as 3mm suggesting that this one was more like a 4ply yarn. The quantities (weight) asked for here is in ounces, and indicate it was designed for the earlier linen yarn.

Dolls House Craft Package

Pattern ID: McCalls 6889
Brand: McCalls Sewing Pattern

Sizes: Approximately 25 inches high by 30 inches wide

Price: SOLD

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: This pattern gives instructions to create all the pieces out of covered cardboard and foam, as well as the overall walls etc of all three rooms. Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Simple Koko Beall dress

Pattern ID: Vogue 7202
Brand: Very Easy Very Vogue Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 12-14-16 (34-36-38 inch chest)

SOLD

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Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Audrey Hepburn retro wardrobe

Pattern ID: Vogue 2396
Brand: Vogue Wardrobe Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 12-14-16 (34-36-38 inch chest)

Price: SOLD

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Description: Jacket, dress, top, skirt, trousers (pants).
Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Raglan Blouses

Pattern ID: Style 4169
Brand: Style Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 10-12-14 (32½-34-36 inch chest)

Price: SOLD

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Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Lace Dress

Pattern ID: Vogue 7359
Brand: Vogue Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 12-14-16 (34-36-38 inch chest)

Price: SOLD

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Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Town and Country Socks

Pattern ID: Sirdar 8489
Wool brand: Town and Country 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 1-3 (50g balls)
Sizes: length of foot 5½ - 10½ inches [6 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼ mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 42 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Basic 4 ply sock pattern in 6 sizes and 4 designs: rib or plain, short or long.

Perfectly plain classic V-necks VII

Pattern ID: PB C-272
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 14-19 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 30 - 40 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties V-necked plain sweaters in six sizes.

Short bedjacket

Pattern ID: Robin 1489
Wool brand: Bri-Nylon, Colorama Crepe, Vogue
Yarn quantity: 11-12 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: up to a 38 inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 24 rows over eyelet pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty bedjacket in knitted diagonal eyelet lace pattern. The jacket has a shell crochet edge.

Bedjacket or shrug

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6440
Wool brand: Motoravia, Leemont,Double Crepe; Lorette, Tarantelle Courtelle, Super Crimp Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 9 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: Length: 46 inches (1 size)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 5mm and 9mm
Tension (10cm): 12sts unpressed over garter stitch.

Price: SOLD

Description: Designed as bedjackets in the 1960s but with the recent resurgence of interest in all things wrap, shawl, and shrug, these original patterns have been mined and revamped by modern designers.

Seventies/Eighties Poncho III

Pattern ID: Patons 1494
Wool brand: Husky Chunky
Yarn quantity: Girls: 10 (50g) balls plus 1 each of two contrasts; Womans: 21 balls plus 3 each of two contrasts.
Sizes: Girls to fit chest 28-32 inches; womans to fit chest 32-36 inches

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 10mm or 6½mm needles

Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 18½ rows ;
[10sts x 14 rows with yarn used double on 10mm needles]

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky knitted ponchos in 2 sizes with a kind of Starsky and Hutch cardigan thing going on - and integrated bell sleeves [Aztec/Western themes were popular in the late 1970s/80s].

Seventies/Eighties Poncho and Shawl II

Pattern ID: Patons 1459
Wool brand: Mona Lisa
Yarn quantity: Poncho: 6 (50g) balls plus 3 each of two contrasts; Shawl: 5 balls plus 5 of one contrast
Sizes: Poncho: about 20 inches side seam to neck excluding fringes; shawl: 58½ inches along top excluding fringes

Wool weight: Aran/worsted
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm needles
or 7mm needle and 7mm hook

Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 30 rows over st st;
[shawl with yarn used double 12sts]

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic retro poncho and shawl design from the cusp of a new decade, where the popularity of ponchos had not diminished. The yarn was a shaded bouclé in a lovely colour range (which I was quite keen on at the time). Both items are knitted but the shawl has a crochet border.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 7

Pattern ID: Lavenda 839
Wool brand: Crisp Crepe, Golden Fleece, Wool and Nylon.
Yarn quantity: 14-18 (1oz balls) for sweater; 9-12 for slipover
Sizes: to fit 38-42 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Men's plain V-neck pullover or slipover. Perfect to wear when having a smoke and chatting over those vital blueprints.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 6

Pattern ID: PB 1080
Wool brand: Purple Heather, Beehive.
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (1oz balls) for sweater; 6-8 for slipover
Sizes: to fit 36-40 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Men's plain V-neck pullover or slipover. Perfect to wear when showing your holiday packing to a mate.
Some surface creasing to the photo (not shown) which does not affect the instructions.

Cable and rib jacket

Pattern ID: Emu 2227
Wool brand: Double Crepe, Scotch, Romany, Bri-Nylon - or - Apollo, Magnum
Yarn quantity: 21-25 DK, or 32-40 chunky (all 1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting or Chunky
Needle size: 4mm and 3mm for DK version
- or - 10 ¾mm and 4½mm for for chunky version

Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 30 rows in DK -
and 16sts x 22 rows for chunky version both measured over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Patterned cable cardigan with collar in 2 versions for different wool weights.

Twin-set with lace panels

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6641
Wool brand: Flaxen
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 6-7; Slipover: 3-4 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 27sts x 34rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty twin-set where both cardigan and sleeveless top have lace insets. The original yarn was a soft 60% linen blend.

Bedjackets, wrap, or shrug

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5304
Wool brand: Tricel Nylon Double Crepe; Wonderland Courtelle/Nylon, Baby Nylon
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls) for DK version in rib; 9-11 (50g balls) for 4 ply version in eyelet lace.
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: DK: 6mm and 4mm; 4 ply: 6mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): DK version 24sts on 4mm in st st; 4 ply 18sts on 6mm needles over pattern.

Price: SOLD

Description: These were designed as bedjackets in the 1970s but with the recent resurgence of interest in all things wrap, shawl, and shrug, these original patterns have been mined and revamped by modern designers. Easy to see how they would translate using darker and brighter modern yarns in rich colours.
There is the usual horizontal crease in the pattern which does not affect the instructions.

V-back chunky mohair

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 788
Wool brand: Mohair or Sumatra
Yarn quantity: 15-16 (25g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 7mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 22rows

Price: SOLD

Description: V-back raglan sweater with wide roll collar.

Paris sweater

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 1103
Wool brand: Paris Mohair
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (25g balls) plus 2-3 contrast
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Paris emblazoned on the sweater and also the name of the chunky mohair yarn.

Checked cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 331
Wool brand: Botany 3ply Fingering
Yarn quantity: 5 in main shade plus 3 in contrast (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34 inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 36sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty vintage fine-knit patterned cardigan with collar; sadly only in one size.

Eyelet pattern sweater II

Pattern ID: Patons 7674
Wool brand: Moorland, Clansman, Beehive, Diploma
Yarn quantity: 6- 12 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: V-neck sweater with chevron lace pattern.
The photo is affected by surface creasing but the pattern is in generally good condition.

Three fifties quick-to-knit cardigans

Pattern ID: PB C327
Wool brand: Moorland, Double Quick
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest [1 size]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 7½mm, 6mm, 5½mm, 5mm, 4½mm, depending on the design.
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 18 rows using 7½mm needles, and 17sts x 22 rows using 6mm needles.

Price: SOLD

Description: Three charming patterns - my favourite is the red one - click on the picture to see all 3. The patterns are designed for DK or worsted yarn, but use large needles to achieve a looser tension - making them "quick to knit".
The pattern has some light surface creasing affecting the photos.

Man's Windcheater V

Pattern ID: Emu 4123
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Zephyr, Double Crepe, Romany, Bri-Nylon.
Yarn quantity: 4 ply: 13-18 (1 oz balls);
DK: 20-25 (1 oz balls)

Sizes: to fit 36 - 44 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply or Double knitting
Needle size: 4 ply: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
or DK: 4mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10x10cm): 4 ply: 32sts x 42 rows
or DK: 22sts x 32 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Practical zipped jacket in a choice of wool weights: 4ply or double knitting, there are 2 sets of instructions
The pattern is in generally good condition with a light vertical crease.

Chunky sweaters in two styles

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4674
Wool brand: Gabrielle
Yarn quantity: 9-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky wool with mohair
Needle size: 5mm, and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 19 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: V-neck sweater with drop shoulders; oversweater knitted side to side starting at the sleeve edge - back and front alike.

Cosy cable or plain chunky sweaters

Pattern ID: Phildar 5212
Wool brand: Option 5½, Kadischa
Yarn quantity: 14-20 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6mm, or,
7mm and 6mm
Tension (10cm): 15 sts on 6mm over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Two chunky sweaters with separate patterns supplied for either plain or patterned versions. The pattern is in new condition.

Textured rib or lace sweaters

Pattern ID: Phildar 5221
Wool brand: Dedicace, Sagittaire, Starter, Brisants
Yarn quantity: 5-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3½mm and 3mm, or,
4mm and 3½mm
Tension (10cm): 24 sts on 3½mm over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Two DK sweaters with separate patterns supplied for each - raglan in ribbed open stitch, the other in lacy leaf pattern. The pattern is in new condition.

Perfectly plain classic twin-set VI

Pattern ID: Wendy 288
Wool brand: High Bulk Courtelle, Family Wool/Fleck, Ciro Crepe,
Yarn quantity: Jumpers: 7-8 (1 oz balls);
cardigan: 11-13 oz.

Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: The pattern is not in good condition, with some creasing on the front photo which is not shown. The instructions are fully readable.

Cap-Sleeve summer top II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2201
Wool brand: Majestic, Talisman, Gaiety, Fontein Crepe
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty summer top in fine yarn. The pattern has a horizontal crease but is otherwise in good condition.

Bedtime Wear - four bedjackets

Pattern ID: PB 402
Wool brand: Beehive 4ply, Baby Wool, Vest Wool, Double Quick
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest (one size)

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply and double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, 4½mm, and 4mm crochet hook. Bolero main body uses 7½mm needles
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows on 4mm:
15sts x 18 rows on 7½mm

Price: SOLD

Description: Bedjackets for the prim and proper.
Bolero shrug in DK; dolman in 4 ply; crocheted cape in "baby" or "vest" wool; embroidered cardigan in 4 ply.

"For the Smaller Youthful Figure"

Pattern ID: PB 301
Wool brand: Purple Heather, Beehive, Nylox
Yarn quantity: 10-17 (1oz balls) depending on style and yarn
Sizes: 30 - 34 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply or 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows (4 ply) and
30sts x 38 rows (3 ply)

Price: SOLD

Description: Small booklet of 3 sweater/cardigans: "The High Neck is Popular - some wear it with sleeves - some wear it without" (4 ply); "A Twin Set of Character " (3 ply); "A New Version of the Chunky Style - note the dropped shoulders with ribbed collar and sleeves" (also note - it's 4 ply not chunky yarn).
These are "teen" sizes up to 34 inch chest only.

Textured rib cardigan

Pattern ID: Hayfield 10035
Wool brand: High Bulk Courtelle Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 19-23 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting or 4ply?
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 32 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Textured cardigan with collar. The yarn stated is called "double knitting" in the name, but the tension and needle sizes seem to indicate it is a 4ply weight.
The pattern has a vertical crease, not shown in photo, which does not affect the instructions.

Slip into a slipover

Pattern ID: Hayfield 5770
Wool brand: Courtier Super Crimp Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (20g balls);
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Tank top style slipover in moss stitch and rib.

Longline cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 2257
Wool brand: Double Crepe, Scotch, Romany, Bri-Nylon -
Yarn quantity: 19-23 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 30 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Textured longline 60s cardigan with shawl collar.

Light-weight summer tops II

Pattern ID: Hayfield 548
Wool brand: Bri-Nylon 4 ply Fingering
Yarn quantity: 7-8 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3¾mm, or,
3¾mm and 4mm

Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 36rows on 3¾mm, or, 22sts x 32rows on 4mm

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty summer tops in fingering weight yarn.
The pattern has a vertical crease and some marks, but does not affect the readability of the instructions.

Perfectly plain classic (pre) school pullovers VI

Pattern ID: Sirdar 86
Wool brand: Supurl, Majestic, Talisman
Yarn quantity: 4-7 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 22-26 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Lighter weight raglan school sweater with V or crew neck in 4 ply. Stated as: "ages 2, 4, and 6" .

Long sleeved cable sports sweater II

Pattern ID: Wendy 1202
Wool brand: Courtellon, Courtelle Crepe, Tricel Nylon
Yarn quantity: 13-17 (25g? balls) plus 2 contrasts for team colours.
Sizes: 24-34 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm - or 4½mm and 3¾mm to achieve required tension
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Cricket or tennis sweater with long sleeves; sized for "young adult". Pattern has vertical crease affecting only the cover photo.

Perfectly plain man's slipover II

Pattern ID: Emu 4065
Wool brand: Scotch, Calypso, Zephyr Botany, Gala, Super Crepe, Romany, Emulon, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 3 ply: 8-10 (1oz balls);
4 ply: 9-10 oz; DK: 12-14 oz

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

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

Tension (10x10cm): 3 ply: 32sts x 44 rows;
4 ply: 28sts x36 rows;
DK: 22sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Mens plain pullover in a choice of yarn weights. The pattern has some creasing and a small tear but the instructions are unaffected.

Perfectly plain man's pullover in extra large sizes

Pattern ID: Emu 4136
Wool brand: Scotch, Calypso, Zephyr Botany, Super Crepe, Romany, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 3 ply: 13-16 (1oz balls);
4 ply: 15-18 oz; DK: 21-24 oz

Sizes: to fit 44-50 inch chest (6 sizes) - actual measurement 46-52 inches

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, or Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm, 2¼mm and 2mm; or
3¼mm, 2¾mm, and 2¼mm; or
4mm, 3¼mm, and 3mm.

Tension (10x10cm): 3 ply: 34sts x 44 rows;
4 ply: 30sts x38 rows;
DK: 22sts x 32 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Mens plain pullover in extra large sizes and a choice of yarn weights.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 4

Pattern ID: PB C-1179
Wool brand: Purple Heather, Nylox, Beehive.
Yarn quantity: 13-16 (1oz balls); [8-11 oz for sleeveless]
Sizes: to fit 36-46 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Men's plain pullover or slipover with round neck. Pattern is sized down to 36 inch chest designed for younger men but presumably also ok for women.

Perfectly plain classic school pullovers II

Pattern ID: Robin 1430
Wool brand: Super Crimp Courtelle, Gleneagle Tweed, Conella Crepe, Colorama, Service DK.
Yarn quantity: 8-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 24-34 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts 32 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Child's plain "school" V-neck sweater in DK.

Child's plain sweaters

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4280
Wool brand: Superwash/Crepe/Majestic/
Country Style DK

Yarn quantity: 3-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 22-28 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Child's plain "school" sweater in DK.

Aran Cabled Cardigans III

Pattern ID: Patons 1140
Wool brand: Capstan
Yarn quantity: 17-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic Aran jackets.

Classic sixties suits

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3918
Wool brand: Spiral Spun
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 24-27 (1 oz balls) or 13-14 main colour + 12-13 in contrast; Skirt: 16-19 oz, or 8-10 main colour + 8-10 in contrast
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 38 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Classy and stylish cardigan/jacket and skirt suit from Jaeger, in a textured stitch using 2 shades of yarn - or optionally all in one colour.

Chunky guernsey sweaters for him and her

Pattern ID: Wendy 1703
Wool brand: Naturelle
Yarn quantity: 14-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 20 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Pleasing heavier weight guernsey style sweaters; plain with simple double moss stitch yoke.
Instructions are fine but with some creasing which affects the photo.

Twin-set with cable detail

Pattern ID: Patons 7150
Wool brand: Clansman or Beehive
Yarn quantity: 9-13 (50g balls) for cardigan, and 7-10 for top.
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest [7 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Twinset consisting of round necked short sleeved top with cable/eyelet panel under the plain cardigan with same pattern as front edge detail.
Pattern in moderate condition with some creasing which is more noticeable on front photo than elsewhere; instructions in good order.

Perfectly plain mohair cardigans II

Pattern ID: Hayfield 233
Wool brand: Mohair
Yarn quantity: 6-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30 - 42 inch chest [7 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain mohair-type chunky cardigans. The pattern is in used condition.

Chunky lace cardigan

Pattern ID: Lister Lee 1305
Wool brand: Tahiti, Tropicana, Giselle
Yarn quantity: 14-18 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 22 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky eyelet lace cardigan with shawl collar and pockets.

Lighter-weight cabled cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4867
Wool brand: Jaeger 3 ply Pure Botany
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Ladies cardigan with cable trim and detail on sleeve. There is a horizontal crease on the photo which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain family sweaters XIII

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5052
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 4-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24-44 inch chest (11 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: More family sized plain sweaters in double knitting with a variety of neckline options. Light horizontal crease mark on photo, and pencil marks on instructions from previous user; otherwise in fair condition.

Man's Windjacket IV

Pattern ID: Robin 478
Wool brand: Tobie, or Ny-lona Sportswear or Sportsfleck
Yarn quantity: 17-19 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 30 rows over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's rib/cable pattern jacket with zip front and collar.

Plain mohair sweater or cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4451
Wool brand: Mohair Spun
Yarn quantity: 11-16 (25g balls);
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 21rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain mohair sweater with V or high neck, and cardigan option with pockets. Some slight creasing and pen marks on pattern instructions from previous user.

Chunky mohair sweater and cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 2002
Wool brand: Mohair Spun
Yarn quantity: Sweater:8-11 (1oz balls) or 9-11 (25g balls); Cardigan:11-12 (1oz balls) or 13-14 (25g balls);
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 24rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Womens openwork V-neck mohair cardigan with matching short sleeved jumper.
Note that Jaeger 2002 and 4075 are different editions of the same pattern.

Perfectly plain classic cardigan or sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3922
Wool brand: Spiral Spun
Yarn quantity: 20-24 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-42 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Womens classic cardigan or sweater with collar. The pattern has a definite horizontal crease which affects the photo but not the instructions.

"Long liners" waistcoat and cardigan III

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 118
Wool brand: Sunbeam Softspun Dralon/BriNylon; Mountain Maid Hyland, Nova Crepe, Scoop
Yarn quantity: 14-18 (1oz) balls
Sizes: 32 - 38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Long line sleeveless cardigans. There are 2 sets of instructions included: one plain sleeveless waistcoat and one long-sleeved cardigan in an overall textured pattern with a belt.

Man's Windjacket III

Pattern ID: Emu 4452
Wool brand: Scotch, Flamenco, Double Crepe, Superlite, Bri-Nylon. Tripleknit
Yarn quantity: DK: 19-24 (1 oz? balls) Tripleknit: 12-16 (2 oz balls?)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting or Aran/Worsted
Needle size: DK: 3¾mm and 2¾mm or Tripleknit: 4½mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): DK: 24sts x 34 rows or Tripleknit: 20sts x 26rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Another delightful 60s plain knit jacket with zip, pockets, and collar. Note the trendy button closure at the welt and the interesting neckline with a polo-neck sweater worn underneath.
There are 2 sets of instructions - one for DK and one for "Tripleknit" which is a worsted or aran weight yarn (between a DK and a bulkier yarn). Triple knitting weights appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s, and, although more or less a worsted weight, it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the "standard" UK yarn weight.
Unfortunately this pattern is again very well-worn - heavy vertical creasing marring the photo but the instructions are very clear.

Pullover and dungarees

Pattern ID: Phildar 8707
Wool brand: Menottes, Option 4ply, Anouchka Soft
Yarn quantity: Pullover: 1 ball (40-50g) in each of 4 colours; Dungarees: 2-3 (50g balls)
Sizes: To fit 18 - 20 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 38 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Colourful outfit for a baby - dungarees and simple striped top with adorable bootees to match. The pattern is in very good condition.

Summer lightweight twinset

Pattern ID: Lee Target 9247
Wool brand: Bamboo, Titania, Motoravia, Lavenda, Crepe, Courtelle Nylon, Bel Air Starspun
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 7-15 (20g balls); Top: 3-7 (20g balls);
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Camisole top with matching short-sleeved cardigan.

Luxurious lace-patterned cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5051
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 9-10; Waistcoat: 6-8 (50g balls) (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Eyelet-lace pattern cardigan with or without sleeves. collar

Lobster Claw Cabled Cardigan

Pattern ID: Patons 7264
Wool brand: Moorland, Clansman, Beehive
Yarn quantity: 8- 10 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic cabled high-neck cardigan/jacket

His and Hers Cabled Waiscoats

Pattern ID: Emu 4504
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Double Crepe, Carella
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (25g?balls) 4ply; 11-15 (25g?balls) DK
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Cabled waistcoats for men and women in a choice of yarn weights. Pattern has light vertical creasing.

Pretty jacket and shoes for babies

Pattern ID: Phildar 8746
Wool brand: Sagittaire
Yarn quantity: 1 x 50g ball in each of four colours
Sizes: 17 - 19 inch chest [3 sizes] - (3 to 12 months)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 2¾mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty block pattern cardigan with bootees, (or "jacket and shoes" as the French would have it).

Colourful baby sweaters and leggings (!)

Pattern ID: Patons 7285
Wool brand: Fairytale Misty DK
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 2-3 (40g balls) plus 1 contrast and an oddment for 2nd contrast; Leggings: 2 plus an oddment for contrast
Sizes: 18 - 22 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Brightly coloured outfit for a baby - very 1980s yoked sweaters and leggings in slightly fluffy yarn to mimic adult fashion of the day.

3 piece set for babies

Pattern ID: Patons 7958
Wool brand: Patons Baby Cotton
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 2-3 +1-2 contrasts in two colours; T-shirt: 2-3 +1 contrast; Trousers: 3 (50g balls)
Sizes: 18 - 22 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Pastel 3 piece outfit for a baby.

Gloves and mittens III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2519
Wool brand: Arctic Moss, Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 2 (1 oz balls)

Sizes: to fit an "average" hand (women's sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Lady's gloves or mittens - plain and cable options. The gloves are knitted on 2 needles.

Italian Sports Sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 9219
Wool brand: Moorland, Totem, Double Quick
Yarn quantity: 21-25 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm, 3¼mm, 3½mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Interesting sixties sweater using a honeycomb rib stitch. Not sure what kind of Italian Sports this stylish sweater might be suitable for.

The Elegant Pioneer

Pattern ID: Patons 1216
Wool brand: Husky Chunky
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (50g balls); Hat: 3 balls
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Seventies tunic or oversweater with wide three-quarter sleeve. This pattern is a classic of the time.

Long waistcoats in crochet

Pattern ID: Emu 3083
Wool brand: Scotch, Courtelle, Crepe, Superlite Bri-Nylon, Calypso Crepe, Tricel/Nylon DK, Elite
Yarn quantity: 13-15 (25g balls); 13-15 + 7 contrast (25g balls) according to design
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Hook size: 4½mm
Tension: One pattern measures 1½ inches for plain waistcoat, and Each motif measures 3 inches square.

Price: SOLD

Description: More great 1970's designs in (possibly hip or groovy) crochet. Pattern has the usual horizontal crease marks, and some markings from a previous user.

Kids guernsey style sweater or jacket

Pattern ID: Argyll 887
Wool brand: Hobby, Ferntex, Sportsday, Nice 'n'Easy Crepe, Babytime, Ferndale
Yarn quantity: 11-20 (25g? balls)
Sizes: 26 - 32 ins [4 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Child's jacket with hood, side pockets, and front zipper, or guernsey style sweater.
The pattern is badly creased and the front photo is badly marked by creases (not shown in photo). My main excuse in offering it in such well-used condition is that I think it's a delightful pattern and I have not seen it on many other sites - so here it is.

Cardigan for baby or toddler II

Pattern ID: Wendy 306
Wool brand: DK Nylonised, Double Crepe, Fashionfleck, High Bulk Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 26 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain child's cardigan. The pattern instructions are very clear; however in its history it has been torn and repaired with tape.

Dolls Clothes

Pattern ID: Golly Wools 22
Wool brand: Golly double knitting and Super Baby 3ply
Yarn quantity: Mostly 2oz for each outfit
Sizes: 11-12 inch dolls

Wool weight: Double Knitting and 3 ply
Needle size: 4mm, 5mm, or 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts in DK; 32sts in 3 ply

Price: SOLD

Description: Clothes mostly for a 10-12 inch dolls - dress and stole from 6-16 inch sizes. Includes: pram set, duffle coat, cot bag, carrying cape, dress and stole.
The pattern has some pencil marks on the instructions but otherwise in fair condition for its age.

Poncho and sweater

Pattern ID: Wendy 4769
Wool brand: Aran With Wool, Aran Print, Aran Fancy, Courtelle, Sunbeam Aran
Yarn quantity: Poncho: 9-16 (100g balls); Sweater: 5-9
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 4½mm

Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 24 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Modern plain poncho with front pockets and fringing, plus plain sweater to wear underneath.

Lighter weight aran sweaters for him and her III

Pattern ID: Littlewoods 5026
Wool brand: Acrylic DK
Yarn quantity: 5-6 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 32-46 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Aran style sweaters in lighter weight DK yarn: "His and Hers Textured Sweaters"

Aran sweaters with cables and diamonds

Pattern ID: Stylecraft 4391
Wool brand: Stylecraft Bracken Tweed Aran
Yarn quantity: 5-9 (100g balls)
Sizes: 32-52 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Aran sweaters, with choice of crew neck (shown on man in photo) or turtle neck (shown on woman in photo).

"His and Hers" Nubbly Jerseys

Pattern ID: Womans Day No 5
Wool brand: Patons Rimple
Yarn quantity: 13-24 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 3 womens sizes to fit 30 - 40 inch chest; 3 mens sizes to fit 36 - 46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties textured bouclé sweaters. Separate patterns for men and women sized from 32 to 46 inches.

The Aran Look II

The Aran Look
(Patons 154)

A booklet of Aran knits in Capstan yarn.

Booklet ID: Patons 154

Subject Matter: Aran knitting booklet

Price: SOLD

Content:
Sweaters, cardigans, hat, mittens, coat all as featured in the photos - click on thumbnails for popups.
12 designs sized in the range from about 34 inch chest for the women's sizes up to about 42/44 for the men's designs.

Description:
The booklet looks cosmetically in fairly poor condition especially the cover and spine (not shown in photos); however there are some nice designs and the instructions are not damaged.

Crochet Bedspread and Cushion

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6636
Wool brand: Handicraft Cotton No 1 (D42 or C44)
Yarn quantity: Bedspread: 62 (100g hanks); Cushion: 3 hanks
Sizes: Bedspread: 117.5 x 94 inches; Cushion: 18 inches across

Wool weight: No1 cotton (Aran?)
Hook size: 4½mm
Tension (60cm): Motif measures 60cm

Price: SOLD

Description: Large hexagonal crochet motif for a bedspread and cushion in heavier weight handicraft cotton.

Sideways dolman cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 13672
Wool brand: Bon-bon, Diamante, Columbine Crepe
Yarn quantity: 8-14 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Dolman cardigan knitted in stocking stitch knitted sideways from cuff to cuff.

Chunky summer top

Pattern ID: Robin 13684
Wool brand: Soft 'n' Easy Super Brushed Chunky
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (100g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 18 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Loose sleeveless chunky top.

Slipover for the younger men about town...

Pattern ID: Patons 9364
Wool brand: Flair
Yarn quantity: 6 - 11 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 32 inch chest (6 sizes).

Wool weight: Double Knitting or Worsted
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm.
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 25 rows in st st on 4½mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional sleeveless V-neck pullovers with a discreet cable pattern.

Lady’s Jacket with Hood

Pattern ID: Wendy 1589
Wool brand: Naturelle
Yarn quantity: 15-17 (50g? balls) main shade plus 4 contrast
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 17sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky jacket with hood.

Fine-knit sixties cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 377
Wool brand: Family Wool 4 ply, Ciro Crepe, High Bulk Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic V-neck cardigan in fine yarn with eyelet lace front panels.

Chunky ribbed sweater in teen sizes

Pattern ID: Wendy 2336
Wool brand: Dolce
Yarn quantity: 6 - 8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 26 - 34 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran/Worsted
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 38 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: V-neck sweater in fisherman's rib or brioche stitch in smaller sizes up to 34 inch chest only. The yarn is a fluffy type which means you knit on larger needles and get a larger tension.
Despite the photo I do not see any sign that the pattern has a V both front and back - the picture shows the girl wearing the sweater back to front (as was fashionable in the 80s to have V-back tops).

Twin-set à la française

Pattern ID: Pingouin 8009
Wool brand: Pingolaine
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 8-9 (50g balls); Sweater: 7-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes - note: garments are slim fitting]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Elegant twin-set where both cardigan and top have long sleeves. Knitted in 4 ply - a soft luxurious pure wool (Pingolaine).
{I say "in the French style" and the pattern company is indeed French but the style seems to be more English Country House}

Edwardian Style Sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4976
Wool brand: Jaeger Wool and Silk
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (20g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 32-39 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm, 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 42 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Elegant lacy sweater knitted in a luxury wool/silk yarn, for which it may be hard to fine a direct replacement, but it is a 4 ply equivalent.

Delightful hats for toddlers

Pattern ID: Wendy P324
Wool brand: Peter Pan Darling Chunky
Yarn quantity: 2 (40g?) balls for plain hat, 1+1 contrast for others
Sizes: 6 months - 2 years
(3 sizes: 14-16 inch head)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle or hook size: 7mm

Tension (10cm): 11-13sts over pattern or
11 trebles for crochet hat

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty hats in chunky yarn for children.
Two are knitted and one in crochet (pink and white)

Bobble Hat, Mittens and Balaclava II

Pattern ID: Wendy 1814
Wool brand: Ascot, Shetland
Yarn quantity: 2 (50g) balls for each item
Sizes: to fit "average" head; gloves 7 inches round palm (one size)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm and 4mm

Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Straight forward and plain gloves, mittens bobble hat, and helmet for men. [Men that fish it seems].

Nice and Easy Summer top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6312
Wool brand: Country Style, Majestic, Wash 'n' Wear, Sugar 'n' Spice, Brushed DK
Yarn quantity: 4-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sleeveless summer top with buttons at shoulder.
'Beautifully simple - simply beautiful'

Mother and daughter waistcoat/cardigans III

Pattern ID: Patons 1917
Wool brand: Beehive, or Clansman
Yarn quantity: 3-7 (50g balls);
Sizes: 27-42 inch chest (8 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Conventional waistoat or vest with front panel pattern and optional pockets, in a range of family sizes.

Open weave twin set for Spring

Pattern ID: Lister 1395
Wool brand: Lavenda, Bri-Nylon, Bel Air, Velora, Palazzo, Amorina, Listrada
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 8-11 (1 oz balls); Jacket: 13-16 balls.
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 32 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Interesting open work airy sixties design twin set with straight cardigan and cap-sleeved sweater.

Polo shirt style ribbed sweaters

Pattern ID: Jarol JX140
Wool brand: Poncho, Coolie, Kingfisher, Supersaver
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (long sleeved) and 7-10 (short sleeved) 50g balls
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 38 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Loose-fit polo-shirt style sweaters in fisherman's rib or brioche stitch.

Summer cotton eyelet sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2048
Wool brand: Hawaii
Yarn quantity: 12-17 (25g balls)
Sizes: 30-42 inch chest [7 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Summery sweater in soft cotton-type slub yarn.

Chunky eyelet-pattern sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6862
Wool brand: Gemini, Nomad, Country Style, Leisure Time
Yarn quantity: 11-15 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 12sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky eyelet pattern sweater, with side panels kitted sideways to create a dolman-like sleeve.

Perfectly plain classic V-neck - V

Pattern ID: Bestway B3214
Wool brand: Sirdar Majestic
Yarn quantity: 3 ply: 9-10 (1oz balls);
4 ply: 10-11; DK: 14-16

Sizes: to fit 34- 38 inch chest (2 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: 34sts x 44 rows;
4 ply: 30sts x 38 rows; DK: 24sts x 32 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain V-neck raglan sweater in a limited size range but in a choice of yarn weights. Pattern is in good condition.

Perfectly plain sixties classic cardigans XII

Pattern ID: Lister 1553
Wool brand: Lavenda, Bri-Nylon, Bel Air Double Crepe, Velora
Yarn quantity: 15 - 20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic plain cardigans.

Aran-style sweater in double knitting yarn

Pattern ID: Wendy 1842
Wool brand: Wendy Shetland DK
Yarn quantity: 10-13 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 32rows (over pattern)

Price: SOLD

Description: Shetland sweater in cable pattern with blackberry stitch variation.

Girls Aran-style Cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 1686
Wool brand: Courtellon, Marina Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (1 oz ? balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 26 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Aran style cardigan in lighter weight double knitting yarn.

Lightweight slipover and cardigan

Pattern ID: Patons 7770
Wool brand: Beehive, Clansman
Yarn quantity: Slipover: 4-6 (50g balls); Cardigan: 5-9
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pleasing "modern" twin-set.

Plain sixties sweater - with a twist

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2508
Wool brand: Candytwist
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple knit / Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain sweater with a decorative stitch panel at the yoke in a worsted or Aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn). The sweater has a back neck opening which has a crochet edging.
"Triple knitting" appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a 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. Sirdar produced a clutch of patterns for their Candytwist yarn - many of them featuring classic straight sixties jacket/skirt combinations, and all relatively plain to show off the tweedy texture in the yarn.

Perfectly plain chunky sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1963
Wool brand: Top Nop, Grampian, Grousemoor, Hawaii, Gaucho, Thermal, Brushed
Yarn quantity: 7-14 (50g balls)
Sizes: 28-40 inch chest [7 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's plain chunky sweater.

Twisted-rib pattern cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 2183
Wool brand: Emulon, Scotch, Romany, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 18-24 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over pattern stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic cardigan with a mock cable effect using twisted rib style stitch.

Summer "Mermaid Mesh" sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6744
Wool brand: Sirdar Sunseeker Cloud 9, Linen Touch, Contrast, Boutonne, Fantasie, Chainette, DK
Yarn quantity: 9-14 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Interesting design cotton slub summer sweater.

Perfectly plain classic cardigan X

Pattern ID: Lister 1274
Wool brand: Lavenda DK, or Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 12-19 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic plain cardigan with collar.

His and Hers Textured V-neck Sweaters

Pattern ID: Emu 4155
Wool brand: Calypso, Zephyr, Scotch, Double crepe, Super Crepe, Bri-nylon, Romany
Yarn quantity: 3ply: 13-15 (1 oz balls);
4ply: 14-17; DK: 21-26

Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply and DK
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm;
3¼mm, and 2¾mm; or 4mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10x10cm): 3ply: 36sts x 46rows;
4ply: 32sts x 40rows; DK: 24sts x 32rows over pattern stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Textured V-necks with 3 versions in 3ply, 4ply, or double knitting.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 3

Pattern ID: P&B C274
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 17-21 (1oz balls) for sweater; 10-13 for slipover
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: SOLD

Description: Men's plain pullover or slipover. Perfect for slipping down to the village green for that legally required archery practice (or a pint).
Some surface creasing to the photo (not shown) and some working marks on instructions by previous owner.

Jacket for the sophisticated man (3)

Pattern ID: Emu 4144
Wool brand: Calypso, Zephyr, Scotch, Double crepe, Super Crepe, Bri-nylon, Romany
Yarn quantity: 3ply: 13-15 (1 oz balls);
4ply: 14-17; DK: 21-26

Sizes: to fit 36 - 44 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply and DK
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm;
3¼mm, and 2¾mm; or 4mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10x10cm): 3ply: 34sts x 44rows;
4ply: 28sts x 38rows; DK: 22sts x 32rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain man's jacket or cardigan with 3 versions in 3ply, 4ply, or double knitting.
There is a definite vertical crease line on cover picture (not shown in photo) which does not affect the instructions.

Eyelet suntop with deep back V - take 2

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2047
Wool brand: Hawaii DK
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-38 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, or 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties cotton summer slipover.

"Long liners" waistcoats - thick or thin

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1112
Wool brand: Bellmans Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: DK: 6-8 (50g balls); 4 ply: 5-6 (an extra ball for the optional belt)
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Tension (10x10cm): DK: 22sts x 28 rows; or 4ply: 28sts x 36 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Long line cardigans. There are 4 sets of instructions included: a plain and a cabled version each given for double knitting or 4 ply.
The pattern has the usual vertical crease which affects the cover photo but not the instructions.

Lady’s Aran Jacket

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 272
Wool brand: Aran Bawneen, Double Fleck, Double Plain, Double Tweed
Yarn quantity: 29-31 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran DK / Worsted
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic Aran style jackets in a lighter weight Aran which Sunbeam call "Aran Double Knitting" and seems to be a worsted weight yarn.
Pleasing style - wide collar - though pattern for the hair style not included....

Perfectly plain sixties roll-neck sweater II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2342
Wool brand: Gold Seal Acrilan, Double Crepe, Medallion, Super Nylon DK
Yarn quantity: 14-21 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain roll neck sweater. The pattern has a vertical crease which affects the photo (not shown) but which does not affect the instructions.

His and Hers Cabled Cardigans III

Pattern ID: Patons 9888
Wool brand: Patons DK
Yarn quantity: 21-25 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic cable style cardigan. "Paton Double Knitting knits warm, good looking and even!" (Good to know...)

Pretty summer top II

Pattern ID: Patons 7846
Wool brand: Cotton Splash
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm or 5mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 22 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Loosely fitting sun-top using a vertical drop stitch technique to create a lacy effect. The yarn is equivalent to a DK but is nubbly in texture and this design is knitted on 5mm needles giving a tension more like worsted or Aran.

Fifties textured cardigan

Pattern ID: Weldons B1384
Wool brand: Lee Target Motoravia Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 10-11 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34 or 36 inch chest
(2 sizes - one set of instructions using bigger needles for larger size)

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Worsted
Needle size: 5½mm and 4mm
or 5mm and 4mm

Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 26 rows
or 16sts x 24 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Textured cardigan in a heavier double knit or worsted; the two sizes just use different needles (5½mm and 5mm) to alter the tension, which is more like that expected for an Aran or light chunky weight tension.
The pattern has a light horizontal crease on the photo, which does not affect the instructions.

Traditional plain guersey pattern in 5 ply III

Pattern ID: Wendy 3664
Wool brand: Guernsey
Yarn quantity: 3-10 (100g balls)

Sizes: 24-50 inch chest [14 sizes]

Wool weight: 5 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional plain guernsey in sizes for all the family.
There is some surface creasing and a small tear but this does not affect the instructions.

Traditional guersey pattern in 5 ply II

Pattern ID: Emu 4727
Wool brand: Guernsey
Yarn quantity: 8-18 (50g balls)

Sizes: 24-44 inch chest [11 sizes]

Wool weight: 5 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 30sts over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional guernsey in sizes for all the family using traditional Scottish Flag and Bar stitches.

Plain cardigan with flowery collar and cuffs

Pattern ID: Wendy 621
Wool brand: Ascot, Double Knitting Nylonised
Yarn quantity: 18-20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet little cardigan, with flowery collar and cuffs, delightfully modelled by Joanna Lumley.
Note that the flowers which make up collar and cuffs are made using a "Wendy Multi-Needle" which I assume was some kind of flower loom. You can still buy flower looms but I was unable to track down an example of a vintage Multi-Needle.

Perfectly plain family sweaters XII

Pattern ID: Lister Lee K1378
Wool brand: Motoravia, Concorde, Easy Wash, Crepe Bri-Nylon, Thermo-Knit
Yarn quantity: 5-10 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 24-48 inch chest [13 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 42rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Family sweaters ("Father and Daughter").

Perfectly plain kid's school cardigans II

Pattern ID: Bellmans 584
Wool brand: Bellmans 4ply or Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 4ply: 7-13oz;
DK: 11-19oz

Sizes: 24-34 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Tension (10x10cm): 4ply: 28sts x 36rows; DK: 24sts x 32rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Kids plain school cardigans, with separate sets of instructions for 4ply and double knitting versions.

Classic school pullovers (in choice of yarn weights)

Pattern ID: Emu 760
Wool brand: Scotch / Zephyr / Calypso 3ply; Scotch / Zephyr / Super Crepe 4ply; Scotch / Double Crepe / Romany / Bri-Nylon double knitting.
Yarn quantity: 3ply: 6-11 (1oz balls); 4ply: 7-12 oz; DK: 9-16oz
Sizes: 26-36 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, and DK
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm, or 3¼mm and 2¾mm, or 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 3ply: 32sts x 44 rows; 4ply: 28sts x 38 rows; DK: 22sts x 32 rows;

Price: SOLD

Description: School V-neck sweaters with 3 sets of separate instructions given for 3 ply, 4 ply, and double knitting.

Pretty simple summer tops

Pattern ID: Patons 7424
Wool brand: Cotton Colada, Cotton Perlé, Linen Look, Cotton Top, Cotton Soft
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls) Colada, 6-7 Perlé or Cotton Soft, 5-6 Linen Look or Cotton Top
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm or 5mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): between 20sts x 24 rows and 22sts x 29 rows depending on yarn.

Price: SOLD

Description: Summer cotton sun-tops - 4 separate patterns of the same design using different wool brands.

Chic chunky cardigan

Pattern ID: Templetons 1191
Wool brand: Hi-Ply, Fisherknit
Yarn quantity: 19 - 24 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Edge-to-edge jacket with front band patterning.

Simple chunky cable sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6191
Wool brand: Sea Pearl, Nocturne
Yarn quantity: 8-12 50g balls Sea Pearl; 13-19 25g balls of Nocturne
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Cable sweater in a brushed chunky yarn.

Cosy textured cardigans

Pattern ID: Phildar 5213
Wool brand: Dedicace, Sagittaire, Starter
Yarn quantity: Aran: 10-16; Textured version: 7-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: Aran: 3½mm and 3mm Textured version: 4mm and 3½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21 sts x 30 rows on 3½mm over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Two DK cardigans with separate patterns supplied for each - one Aran-style, one a textured stitch.

Perfectly plain fine knit sweater and slipover IV

Pattern ID: Weldons B1306
Wool brand: Sirdar Majestic, 2, 3 or 4 ply
Yarn quantity: Slipover: 2ply 4oz, 3ply 6oz, 4ply 7 oz; Sweater: 2ply 7oz, 3ply 8-9 oz, 4ply 11 oz
Sizes: to fit 36-40 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 2, 3 or 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm; 3¼mm and 2¾mm; or 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 2ply: 36sts x 46 rows; 3ply: 32sts x 40 rows; 4ply: 28sts x 34 rows; over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Men's plain pullover or slipover with separate sets of instructions for 3 fine yarn weights (2 ply, 3 ply and 4 ply). Pattern is sized from 36- 40 inch chest designed for smaller or younger men but presumably also ok for women.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover II

Pattern ID: Bestway 3494
Wool brand: Patons Moorland
Yarn quantity: 11-12 (1oz balls) for slipover, 19-20 for sweater
Sizes: to fit 38-44 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Men's plain pullover or slipover with V or crew neck.

Man's chunky Aran-style cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 1466
Wool brand: Rhythm Chunky
Yarn quantity: 16-18 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm, 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 16 sts over double moss stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Wonderful man's aran-style cardigan in chunky weight yarn. It has pockets - not only in the "normal" position on the front but also if you look carefully at the photo, there is a breast pocket as well (first time I have seen this on a knitted cardigan).
The styling of the photo is interesting, with the jacket modelled by Freddie Garrity - of Freddie and the Dreamers - in a shirt and tie (presumably to meet the standards for the bar in the clubhouse later as he is complete with golf clubs) and wearing his serious specs to give him the cool Hank Marvin look.
The photo has surface creasing and a definite visible vertical and horizontal crease. However, the instructions are in good condition.

Classic school pullovers

Pattern ID: Sirdar 760
Wool brand: Majestic, Fontein Crepe, Gaiety Nylon, Talisman
Yarn quantity: 6-10 (1oz? balls); [4-8 for sleeveless version]
Sizes: 24-30 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Lighter weight school sweater or slipover in 4 ply.

Man's Windjacket II

Pattern ID: Weldons B1486
Wool brand: Emu Scotch DK
Yarn quantity: 13 (1 oz balls) in white and 9oz in contrast.
Sizes: to fit 40 inch chest [one size]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 33 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: This is a lovely wearable jerkin but sadly only in one size.
Try to ignore the fact that the model looks like Liberace, (or maybe that's the charm of it...).

Man's Cabled Slipover

Pattern ID: Scheepjeswol 642
Wool brand: Scheepjeswol Voluma
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (50g balls)
Sizes: 38 - 43 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 29 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's V-neck slipover with cabled panels.

Perfectly plain family sweaters XI

Pattern ID: Patons 2056
Wool brand: Limelight Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 4-13 x 50g balls
Sizes: 28-48inch chest
(8 sizes women; 5 sizes men)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Family V-neck sweaters with pockets.

Perfectly plain family pullovers II

Pattern ID: Patons 4763
Wool brand: Diploma Gold
Yarn quantity: 3-8 (4 ply); 4-9 (DK); 5-12 (Aran); 5-12 (chunky) - 50g balls.
Sizes: to fit 24 - 46 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Versions for 4 ply, Double knitting, Aran, and chunky
Needle size: 2¾ and 3¼mm; 3¼ and 4mm; 3¾ and 4½mm; 4½ and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows; 22sts x 30 rows; 19sts x 25 rows; 15sts x 20 rows; over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Father and son sweater or slipover - but suitable for all the family. The pattern instructions are given for 4 different yarn weights.
Pattern in good condition, but some pen markings and annotations.

Perfectly plain classic twin-set II

Pattern ID: Emu 2342
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Bri-nylon, Acrilan
Yarn quantity: Short sleeved jumper: 8-15 (1oz? balls); cardigan: 12-19 balls.
Sizes: 32-46inch chest (8 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic plain sixties twinset in good condition

Fine-knit twin set

Pattern ID: Lister 1072
Wool brand: Lavenda, Crisp Crepe, Golden Fleece
Yarn quantity: Short sleeved jumper: 7-9 (1 oz balls); cardigan: 10-13 balls.
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 44 rows

Price: SOLD
Note that there are two versions of this pattern - the earlier edition is currently available on this site - it can be seen under "women" category with a different photo (or search on 1072).

Description: Plain sixties twinset with stitch detail on jumper.

Perfectly plain man's sweater II

Pattern ID: P&B 1221
Wool brand: Rimple
Yarn quantity: 17-21 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36- 47 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over st st on 3¼mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain sweaters for men. Original knitted in a bouclé yarn but you can substitute any double knitting weight yarn, but check your tension, as this pattern is knitted on finer needles than usual. The pattern is in generally good condition but has 2 light vertical creases.
"See how I can use this electric circular saw thingy without even looking..."

Wind Jacket

Pattern ID: Emu 4034
Wool brand: Scotch DK, Spangle, Emulon, Romany. Scotch 4 ply, Zephyr, Botany, Gala
Yarn quantity: DK: 27-35 (1 oz balls);
4 ply: 19-22 (1 oz balls)

Sizes: 38-44 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 3¾mm for DK; 3mm, and 3¼mm for 4 ply
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 32 rows over pattern with DK; 34sts x 40 rows over pattern with 4 ply

Price: SOLD

Description: Zipped jacket with textured twisted rib stitch in choice of wool weights.

Summer Polo Shirt

Pattern ID: Lister Lee Target 529
Wool brand: Elle, Titania, Motoravia, Leemont, Courtelle, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 11-16 (25g balls) main, plus 4-5 contrast
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 and 40-44 inch chest (3 sizes in each range)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Cheerful plain-knit colour-block T-shirt style tops for him and her. Style shown on the woman was very popular for a period in the 1970s and often worn over a shirt, (ask me how I know...).

Feather and fan linen-look sweater for summer

Pattern ID: Patons 7641
Wool brand: Linen Look
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-44 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 29 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Feather and fan or old shale type pattern in a cotton blend yarn for summer.

Perfectly plain classic cardigans VI

Pattern ID: Emu 2754
Wool brand: Flamenco, Carella, Double Crepe, Scotch, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 17-21 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic plain cardigans for a high or V neck plus an option for a deeper V-neck.

Sleeveless sweater or dolman for summer

Pattern ID: Jarol 501
Wool brand: Super Saver, New Look, Gentle Touch, Morning Cloud, Cotton 2000, Twist Again
Yarn quantity: Dolman: 8-12 (50g balls); Sleeveless top: 4-5 + 3-4
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm or -
3¼mm and 4mm

Tension (10x10cm): Sweater: 22sts x 36 rows on 3¾mm needles; Top: 22sts x 32 rows over pattern on 4mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Different design options for 2 sweaters - the only thing they have in common seems to be that they are knitted sideways.

Slip-on dress with shoulder ties

Pattern ID: Scheepjeswol 268
Wool brand: Miranda or Verona Cotton
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (50g balls) - Miranda yarn 75 is metres per ball
Sizes: to fit: 30-38 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky Aran slub
Needle size: 8mm
Tension (10cm): 12sts x 16 rows on 8mm needles [approx 19sts to 10cm on 3½mm needles]

Price: SOLD

Description: This is a loosely knitted summer dress. The original yarns were cotton slubs - this pattern is knitted on 8mm needles to achieve the relaxed tension.

Girl's fluffy sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4291
Wool brand: Sugar 'n' Spice (brushed DK), Country Style, Wash 'n' Wear, Color Mate
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (50g balls) - or - 9-12 (25g balls) if using pure wool DK
Sizes: 24-30 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet little girl's DK sweater. Instructions are fine with some surface creasing on front photo.

Four designs in Aran Kintyre

Wendy Aran Knitting
(Wendy Kintyre Leaflet)

A traditional Aran knitting mini-booklet

Booklet ID: Wendy Kintyre 1

Subject Matter: Knitting booklet

Price: SOLD

Content:
This leaflet features the following items:

  • Roll Neck Sweater (His and hers 6 sizes 34-44 ins)
  • Waistcoat (adult 4 sizes 34-38 ins)
  • Waistcoat or vest (child 4 sizes 26-32 ins)
  • Hat, and mitts in 3 family sizes

Description:
The leaflet is in good condition.
4 designs in Wendy Kintyre Aran yarn

Perfectly plain family sweaters IX

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4701
Wool brand: Matchmaker Fingering
Yarn quantity: 4-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24-44 inch chest (11 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Lighter weight classic family sweaters in a wide range of sizes.

Fair Isle Tweed Cardigans

Pattern ID: Copley 501
Wool brand: Herriot Tweed, Vintage DK
Yarn quantity: 8+2 - 10+3 (50g balls in 2 colours) - less 3 balls for sleeveless version.
Sizes: 32 - 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Tweed cardigan with sleeveless option.

Longline coat in crochet

Pattern ID: Emu 2924
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon DK, Superlite Bri- Nylon
Yarn quantity: 33-38 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-42 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 5mm
Tension (10cm): 16 trebles

Price: SOLD

Description: Longline coat in crochet; style very much of the early seventies but still pleasing today.

Houndstooth checked sweaters

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 1349
Wool brand: Tanglewood, Aran Knit
Yarn quantity: 9-13 (50g balls) in main shade, 4-7 in contrast
Sizes: 30 - 48 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Patterned Aran-weight sweaters with the best of eighties styling.

Perfectly plain classic V-necks III

Pattern ID: Argyll 894
Wool brand: Nice 'n' Easy Crepe, Babytime, Ferndale, Top 20, Sportsday
Yarn quantity: 11-15 (50g? balls) DK;
or 17-23 (25g? balls) 4 ply

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

Wool weight: Double Knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: DK: 3¾mm and 3mm;
4 ply: 3¼mm and 2¾mm

Tension (10x10cm): DK: 24sts x 32 rows;
4 ply: 28sts x 36 rows;

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain V-neck cardigan or sweater for Him and Her. And the choice does not end there - with separate instructions for both sweater and cardigan in double knitting or 4 ply weight yarn.

Aran sweaters with claw cable and basket stitch

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1722
Wool brand: Brig for Aran, Grampian
Yarn quantity: 15-20 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-44 inch chest (8 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 21sts over basket stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Aran sweaters.

His and Hers Fair Isle Sweater and Cap

Pattern ID: Jarol J9
Wool brand: New Look, Cosycraft,
Summer Wine

Yarn quantity: Sweater: 14-18 (25g? balls) main plus 2-3 in each of two contrasts;
Hat: 3 in main plus 2 in each contrast

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Fair-isle patterned sweaters with pom-pom hat. Lopi tradition in the pattern but the yarn is much lighter double knitting weight.

Cable Cricket Sweater III

Pattern ID: LeeTarget 8789
Wool brand: Motoravia, Leemont or Lorette Double Crepe, Super Crimp Bri-Nylon DK
Yarn quantity: 18-21 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-42 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 30 rows pressed over pattern [I would expect this to be 22sts x 30 rows over st st]

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional man's cable cricket (or tennis?) sweater.

Sailing sweaters II

Pattern ID: Lister/LeeTarget 590
Wool brand: Lee Target or Lister Aran
Yarn quantity: 12-15 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Depicted as an Aran weight sweater for sailing but can't decide if it might not be a cricket sweater.

Cosy tunic or twin-set

Pattern ID: Wendy 4018
Wool brand: Aran with Wool, 4 Ply with Wool, Cotton Aran, Miami 4 Ply
Yarn quantity: Tunic: 2+2+2; Cardigan: 2+3+3 (both 100g balls Aran in 3 colours). Sweater: 7-10 (50g balls 4 ply).
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran and 4 ply
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm for Aran yarn, and 2¾mm and 3¼mm for 4 ply
Tension (10x10cm): 19st x 24 rows for Aran yarn, and 28st x 36 rows for 4 ply

Price: SOLD

Description: This pattern includes a lighter weight easy-fit 4ply raglan sweater which can be worn in combination with an Aran cardigan jacket. There is also a wide/boat necked tunic option in Aran weight, which, like the jacket, gives instructions for the wide striped pattern.

Guernsey style sweater II

Pattern ID: Wendy 3630
Wool brand: Kintyre Aran
Yarn quantity: 13-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 32-42 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 24 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Guernsey style sweater in Aran weight yarn rather than 5 ply.

Chunky cable sweater

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1805
Wool brand: Emmerdale Chunky
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24rows over double moss

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky textured sweater featuring one of my favourite stitches (blackberry or trinity stitch). Note that teh tension implies this is a lighter weight chunky yarn - almost Aran weight.

Aran-style waistcoat II

Pattern ID: Patons 1541
Wool brand: Trident, Pennant Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 11-12 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 31rows over stocking stitch on 3¾mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's Aran-style waistcoat in lighter weight yarn, with pockets.
Light creasing which does not obscure instructions.

Aran waistcoat I

Pattern ID: Keynote 213
Wool brand: Keynote Wool Nylon for Aran Knitting
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's Aran cabled waistcoat with pockets.

Children's plain sweaters III

Pattern ID: Patons 9199
Wool brand: Ariel Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 3-6 (2 oz balls) triple knitting
Sizes: 22 - 32 inch chest (6 sizes).

Wool weight: Worsted or Aran-like
Needle size: 4mm and 6mm.
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 22 rows on 6mm needles over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain sweaters with high necks. The pattern is worn with a strong vertical crease (not shown), but this does not affect the instructions. I am not wholly sure what weight "tripleknit" was - all the yarn companies at the time produced "triple knitting" wools for a while. From the tension and needle size I assume it's like an aran or heavy worsted.

Perfectly plain classic twin-set V

Pattern ID: Copley 352
Wool brand: Copley Crepe Twist DK
Yarn quantity: Short sleeved jumper: 14-16 (1 oz balls); cardigan: 18-22 balls.
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: The pattern is not in good condition, with the usual horizontal creasing and a lot of discolouration on the front photo which is not shown (the colours are touched in to avoid detracting from the design). Despite the creasing the instructions are readable.

Aran Cardigans for the Great Outdoors

Pattern ID: Sirdar C8536
Wool brand: Tweed, Sovereign Aran,
Wash 'n' Wear Aran, Mosaic

Yarn quantity: 4+8+2 - 8+14+4
(50g balls in 3 colours)

Sizes: 30 - 46 inch chest (9 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Aran cardigan jacket with the best of eighties styling.

Aran Knitting by Robin (family knitting book)

Robin Aran Knitting
(Robin 2632)

A traditional Aran knitting booklet

Booklet ID: Robin 2632

Subject Matter: Knitting booklet

Price: SOLD


Content:
This magazine features the following items:

  • Zip front Jacket and hat
  • Roll-neck sweaters with cabled panels (adult)
  • Hat, scarf, and mitts in 3 family sizes
  • Roll-neck cildrens' sweaters with wide cable and garter stitch
  • V-neck family cabled sweaters
  • His 'n' Hers crew-neck sweater
  • Man's jacket with collar
  • Hooded toggle jacket with collar

Description:
The booklet is in moderate condition.
9 designs in Robin Aran yarns (aran weights).

Perfectly plain twin-set IV

Pattern ID: Patons 2552
Wool brand: Cotton 4ply
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 4-5 (100g balls); Sweater: 3-4 (100g balls)
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's round-necked twin-set with short-sleeved top and long-sleeved cardigan.

Eighties V-neck Aran Cardigans

Pattern ID: Chevy 1221
Wool brand: Chevy Aran - acrylic or with wool
Yarn quantity: 14 - 19 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32 - 44 inch chest [7 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24st x 28rows over ridge stitch pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Aran cardigan with eighties styling.

Classic crew-necks in fisherman's rib

Pattern ID: Patons 3224
Wool brand: Diploma, Clansman, Beehive 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 9-14 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 27sts x 52 rows over fisherman's rib pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Fisherman's rib crew-neck sweaters for Him and Her in good condition. Stated for hand or machine knitting - but you need a ribbing attachment - plus it involves the knit one below technique.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic V-necks II

Pattern ID: Patons 9370
Wool brand: Flair
Yarn quantity: 17-22 (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: SOLD

Description: Plain sixties V-neck sweaters for Him and Her. Light crease marks on photo, and would otherwise be in fair condition were it not for the bite out of the top right hand corner! Instructions still perfectly readable.

Perfectly plain family chunky cardigans IV

Pattern ID: Patons 1642
Wool brand: Melange
Yarn quantity: 9-21 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 26-44 inch chest (10 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 21rows (st st)

Price: SOLD

Description: "Country classic" - pattern for chunky family cardigans in good condition.

Perfectly plain lady’s classic cardigan IV

Pattern ID: Robin 1661
Wool brand: Wonderwool, Colorama, Crepe
Yarn quantity: 17-23 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic plain cardigan with collar. The pattern has a lot of surface creasing, not shown in photo, which does not affect the instructions.

Family zipped jerkins II

Pattern ID: Robin 2610
Wool brand: Wonderwash, Vogue, Gleneagle, Columbine, Rusticana, Reward
Yarn quantity: 13-28 (25g balls)
Sizes: 24-42 inch chest [10 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Zipped Father and Son golfing jackets with textured staggered moss stitch. .

Perfectly plain family cardigans III

Pattern ID: Argyll 718
Wool brand: Sportsday, Fernmor, Random, Crepe, Tricel, Nylon
Yarn quantity: 7-30 balls (25g balls??)
Sizes: 22-44 inch chest (12 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Family sweaters . Pattern has heavy horizontal crease not shown in photo - instructions not affected.

His and Hers Golf Jackets

Pattern ID: Lister 1699
Wool brand: Lister Lavenda Double Six
Yarn quantity: 23-36 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36 - 46 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple Knitting/Worsted/Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 22 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Textured cardigan jacket in a worsted or Aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn).
Heavy horizontal crease not shown in photo.

Cowl-collared cardigan

Pattern ID: Templetons 1183
Wool brand: Ayr, Double Scotch
Yarn quantity: 17-20 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 2¼mm 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: SOLD

Description: women's plain cardigan jacket with cowl collar.
This pattern is has many surface creases and tear, not shown in the photo illustration. The instructions are not affected.

Man’s dolman cardigan and pullover

Pattern ID: Lavenda 622
Wool brand: Lister's Golden Fleece, Lisette
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 15 (1 oz balls); Pullover: 9 balls
Sizes: to fit 38 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Unusual man's plain cardigan with dolman sleeve, plus a pullover.
A twinset... however only one size.
Vertical crease and some spotting that does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain lady’s classic cardigan III

Pattern ID: Lavenda 380
Wool brand: Cedar Quick Knit
Yarn quantity: 17-18 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic plain fifties or early sixties cardigan.

Fair Isle set for the winter

Pattern ID: H&O S135
Wool brand: H&O (Templetons) Shetland Fleece
Yarn quantity: 2 (1oz balls) and 4 or 5 contrast colours; 10 main shade for scarf
Sizes: Scarf: about 7 inches wide and 64 inches long; gloves and hats to fit average adult

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, and 2¼mm
Tension (10cm): 32sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic set of beret, pill-box hat, scarf and mittens.

Simple textured jacket

Pattern ID: Keynote 522
Wool brand: Keynote DK
Yarn quantity: 13-16 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Charmingly simple jacket style in a twisted rib pattern.

Aran Cabled Cardigans

Pattern ID: Midgley & Catton 374
Wool brand: Aran, Aran Type
Yarn quantity: 16-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic Aran style jackets in a lighter weight yarn.
I would note here that I have copied the information exactly from the pattern but the tension is definitely in the DK range and the amount of wool suggested seems a bit high (it could have been a very dense yarn).

Aran Cabled Cardigans II

Pattern ID: Jarol 3038
Wool brand: Aran, Aran Type
Yarn quantity: 16-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic Aran style jackets in a lighter weight yarn.
I would note here that I have copied the information exactly from the pattern but the tension is definitely in the DK range and the amount of wool suggested seems a bit high (it could have been a very dense yarn).

Summer longline sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 4896
Wool brand: Classic Cotton, Pearl, Pearl Highlights, Laguna
Yarn quantity: 9-15 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest
(actual size 35½-47)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Longline bobble and eyelet sweater in cotton DK yarn.

Summer eyelet assymetric sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6746
Wool brand: Sirdar Sunseeker Cloud 9, Linen Touch, Contrast, Boutonne, Fantasie, Chainette, DK
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Interesting yet simple design cotton summer sweater.

Summer top speed knit

Pattern ID: Lister 5049
Wool brand: Libra Brushed Chunky, Richmond Chunky, Thermo-Knit Chunky
Yarn quantity: 2 100g balls of Libra; 5-8 50g balls of other qualities
Sizes: to fit 30-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 12½sts x 16 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties cotton summer sun-top knitted from side to side in a chunky yarn, which makes it quick to knit. Original is an acrylic fluffy yarn but you can get cotton chunky yarn for example at Black Sheep Wools (always good for a bargain). However take care with the wool quantities if substituting - these acrylic yarns can have double the yardage (or more) compared with a pure cotton ball of the same weight.

Simple to knit summer top

Pattern ID: KingCole 2037
Wool brand: Big Value Angora Look DK
Yarn quantity: 1-2 80g balls in each of 2 colours (2-4 balls in all)
Sizes: to fit 26-40 inch chest [8 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties summer sun-top.

Family zipped jerkins

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1278
Wool brand: Poppleton DK, Defiance, Dandy, Pastelle, Crepe, Viscount, White Rose, Poppylon Crimp
Yarn quantity: 7-31 (25g? balls)
Sizes: 22-44 inch chest [12 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Zipped jackets with rib detail. Pattern has surface creasing with horizontal crease not shown in photo - instructions not affected.

Perfectly plain family sweaters VII

Pattern ID: WaterWheel 260
Wool brand: Shetland Heather DK
Yarn quantity: 6-14 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 24-48 inch chest [13 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Family sweaters ("Father and Daughter").

Elegant jacket "with French styling"

Pattern ID: Hamlyn 51
Wool brand: Lister Lee Motoravia 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 23-26 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 40 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 60 rows over fisherman rib pattern stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Edge-to-edge ribbed jacket with pockets.

Bouclé Shaped Cardigan

Pattern ID: LeeTarget 1409
Wool brand: Poodle, Motoravia
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (1oz balls) bouclé and 3 of smooth contrast for welts
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 5½mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts with bouclé yarn using 5½mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Fifties textured bouclé cardigan.

Toddler Warmers

Pattern ID: Patons 3483
Wool brand: Fairytots
Yarn quantity: 1-2 (50g balls)
Sizes: 6 months - 3 years

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Cute toddler accessory sets.

Kids classic cabled cardigans

Pattern ID: Lee Target 9000
Wool brand: Motoravia, Leemont, Super Crimp, Duo
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 30 inch chest (4 sizes).

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm for 4 ply; 3¾mm and 3mm for DK.
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows for 4 ply; 24sts x 32 rows for DK

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional cabled cardigan in choice of yarn weight.

Perfectly plain family cardigans II

Pattern ID: Pingouin 7354
Wool brand: Europingouin, Madame Pingouin
Yarn quantity: 7-14 (50g balls)

Sizes: 26-44 inch chest (10 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Family plain V-neck cardigans with optional pockets.

Sporty zipped jacket

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1291
Wool brand: Beaulon, Gaylon, Superblend
Yarn quantity: 14-21 (25g balls) plus 2 contrasts
Sizes: 32-40inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's go-faster-stripe zipped cardigan.
Pattern is in good condition.

Chunky fisherman's rib sweater

Pattern ID: Schachenmayr 179
Wool brand: Marilyn
Yarn quantity: 17-20 (50g balls)
Sizes: 40-46 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 34 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional man's sweater in fisherman's rib type stitch - but knitted in a novelty yarn. As far as I can tell the yarn is in the double knitting range recommended for normal knitting on 3-3½mm needles; 50g is about 85 metres and composition is 44% viscose, 33% acrylic, 23% mohair. [You can probably still buy it on eBay in Germany!].

Plaid Pullover

Pattern ID: Emu 4822
Wool brand: Shetland DK and Shetland Bouclé
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (50g balls) main shade DK, plus 3-5 contrast cream bouclé
Sizes: 32-48 inch chest (9 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Plaid patterned slipover. The pattern is in good condition. The contrast is a cream bouclé DK yarn which could clearly be replaced with a smooth yarn if necessary.

His and Hers Fair Isle Waistcoats

Pattern ID: Lister-Lee K1374
Wool brand: Lady Love, Motoravia, Concorde, Thermo-knit
Yarn quantity: 3+1+2+3 colours (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Fair-isle patterned slipovers or waistcoats. The pattern has the usual horizontal crease (not shown in photo) which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain family cardigans

Pattern ID: Loweth 3094
Wool brand: Loweth DKs
Yarn quantity: 3-8 (50g balls)

Sizes: 22-44 inch chest (12 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Family plain V-neck cardigans. The pattern has a horizontal crease (not shown in the photos) which does not affect the instructions.

Girl's knitted mini-dress II

Pattern ID: Patons 6161
Wool brand: Ninepin
Yarn quantity: 5 - 8 (1 oz) balls plus 1 contrast for collar and cuffs
Sizes: 20-26 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm needles, and a 3¾mm hook
Tension (10x10cm): 25sts x 32rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Girl's knitted dress - very early 1970s in style with its "Victorian" crocheted collar and cuffs. The pattern is in good condition.

Seventies Poncho

Pattern ID: Patons 6285
Wool brand: DK, Piccadilly, Ninepin
Yarn quantity: All 1oz balls - Chevron: 10+6+5; Colour Block: 9+9; Crochet: 11+5+5
Sizes: about 35 inches in length

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm needles
or 4mm and 3¾mm hooks

Tension: 22sts x 30 rows to 4inches; crochet motif is 3½ inch square.

Price: SOLD

Description: "Absolutely Fabulous" classic 1970's poncho designs from the cusp of the new decade. The pattern itself is in pretty good shape with little creasing or wear but sadly there is a single 1½ inch tear at the top of the pattern which would only spoil it for a collector.

Perfectly plain His and Hers Chunky Cardigans I

Pattern ID: Bellmans 463
Wool brand: Chunky Crepe
Yarn quantity: 14-23 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Easy-knit chunky raglan cardigans with V-neck, and pockets.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-necks

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6463
Wool brand: Leemont Double Crepe, Motoravia, Super Crimp Bri-Nylon, Lorette Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 16-25 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32- 46 inch chest (8 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 34 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain sixties crew-neck sweaters for Him and Her. Light crease marks on photo, otherwise in fair condition.

Classic school pullovers

Pattern ID: Hayfield H230
Wool brand: Birch 4 ply.
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (1 oz balls) with sleeves; 5-6 for sleeveless
Sizes: to fit 25 - 36 inch chest (3 sizes).

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¼mm .
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: SOLD

Description: 4 styles of school jumpers The pattern has seen a lot of wear with sellotape on the spine and some tears at the edges, (not shown in the picture), but the instructions are sound.

His and Hers Cabled Cardigans II

Pattern ID: Hayfield H249
Wool brand: Cypress
Yarn quantity: 15-21 (1 oz) balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 44 inch chest (7 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic cable style cardigan in men's and women's sizes.

Cap-sleeve summer top

Pattern ID: Emu 3360
Wool brand: Easy-Care Crepe, Scotch Superwash
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-46 inch chest [7 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty summer top in fine yarn.

Mohair chevron cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 3447
Wool brand: Filigree
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (25g balls) main colour plus 4-7 in each of 2 contrasts. Hat: 2+1+1
Sizes: 30-42 inch chest [7 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky mohair
Needle size: 5½mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky mohair cardigan with striking diagonal pattern - plus matching hat.

Chunky oversweater with cowl neck

Pattern ID: Wendy 1621
Wool brand: Wendy Naturelle
Yarn quantity: 19-21 (2oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest size

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm, plus 5½mm crochet hook
Tension (10cm): 16sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky oversweater with cowl neck; being of the right era and so very striking, I believe this is modelled by the lovely Joanna Lumley.

Perfectly plain twin-set III

Pattern ID: Emu 3639
Wool brand: Mix 'n' Match , Superwash
Yarn quantity: 4-8 (50g balls) for jumper, and 6-10 for cardigan
Sizes: to fit 32 - 46 inch chest (8 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's twin-set with short-sleeved top and V-necked cardigan, in wider range of sizes up to 46 inches.

Fifties fine, shaped, eyelet sweater

Pattern ID: PB 800
Wool brand: Purple Heather 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 6-7 (1oz balls) for short sleeves and 8-9 for long sleeves.
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty top from the fifties, with long sleeve option as well as short sleeves illustrated.

Sixties suit separates collection

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9952
Wool brand: Candytwist
Yarn quantity: Sweaters and Cardigans: 7-10 (2oz balls); skirt: 8-9; sleeveless top: 4-5
Sizes: to fit 34 - 40 inch chest 36-42 hip (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Heavy double knit or Aran, American "worsted"
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties separates suits in a double knitting type yarn. Includes straight skirt with options for a sleeveless top, a plain sweater, a cable sweater, and 3 styles of cardigan.

Rainy Day Intarsia Sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6167
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear, Country Style, Majestic, Superwash Wool DK
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (50g balls) plus 2-3 contrast for clouds; rain embroidered with small quantities of black 4 ply.
Sizes: to fit: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Picture sweater in stocking stitch with chart.

Guernsey style sweater and dress

Pattern ID: Hermit 408
Wool brand: Hermit DK
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 9-11 (50g balls); dress: 15-17 balls
Sizes: to fit: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Guernsey style sweater in double knitting rather than 5 ply, plus an elongated variation as a dress.

Man’s waistcoat or pullover II

Pattern ID: Peter Gregory PK716
Wool brand: All Wool DK, Acrylic/Wool, Courtelle/Bri-Nylon, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: Waistcoat: 10-11 (50g balls); slipover 7-10 balls
Sizes: to fit 34-46 inch chest (8 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's sleeveless slipover or waistcoat with button front closure and pockets.

Perfectly plain seventies twin-set III

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1192
Wool brand: Monique, Thermal, Horizon, Brig, Beaulon, Encore, Falkland, Grampian
Yarn quantity: Short sleeved jumper: 6-9 (50g balls); cardigan: 7-12 balls.
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain seventies twinset. The pattern has an some creasing to the photo (not shown) which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain lady’s high-neck sweaters

Pattern ID: Lister Lee Target K714
Wool brand: Special Quality, Irish Spun for Aran
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain woman's sweater. Vertical crease (not shown in photo) disfiguring the cover but not affecting the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classics VI

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1107
Wool brand: Beaulon, Gaylon
Yarn quantity: 13-23 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain sweaters for Him and Her with V or round necklines. Light crease marks on corner, otherwise in good condition.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic V-necks

Pattern ID: Robin 1412
Wool brand: Vogue, Colorama, Crepe
Yarn quantity: 17-23 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain sixties V-neck sweaters for Him and Her. Light crease marks on photo, otherwise in fair condition.

Perfectly plain family sweaters V

Pattern ID: Patons 1683
Wool brand: Balmoral, Beehive, Trident.
Yarn quantity: 6-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 26-44 inch chest (10 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: More family sized plain sweaters in double knitting with a variety of neckline options. Use any double knit, but original design for Patons Balmoral Tweed and Mohair - which looks and sounds a nice soft marl combination. Light crease marks on photo, otherwise in fair condition.

School Friends

Pattern ID: Patons 6365
Wool brand: Trident, Beehive
Yarn quantity: 4-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 32 inch chest (6 sizes).

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional plain V-neck jumpers in double knitting. The pattern has a light vertical crease.

Shawl-collar Aran Pullover

Pattern ID: Pullout Mans Pattern 3
Wool brand: Sirdar Sovereign Aran
Yarn quantity: 18 (50g balls)
Sizes: 40 - 46 inch chest (one size)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20st x 27rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Almost traditional Guernsey style pullover but in Aran weight rather than 5 ply. It is knitted on smaller needles than usual for Aran weight, in line with the Guernsey method.
There is slight water damage to the bottom of the pattern.

Chunky cable cardigan in fluffy yarn

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 774
Wool brand: Sumatra Chunky
Yarn quantity: 14-17 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 17rows

Price: SOLD

Description: High-neck moss-stitch cardigan with bobbles in fluffy yarn. Rather a pleasing design - fluffiness optional...

Two 4-ply Easy Knits

Pattern ID: PB 205
Wool brand: Patons Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (1oz balls) for long sleeved design, and 6 oz for short.
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Two different textured stitch patterned sweaters (click on photo to see both designs).
[I love the basket but I'm afraid it's not included with the pattern.]

More traditional vintage designs for boys

Pattern ID: PB 712
Wool brand: Purple Heather 4 ply
Yarn quantity: Lumber: 11 (1oz balls);
Cricket 9 oz; Plain pullover: 6/7 oz; Fair-Isle: 4 oz main plus 6 contrast

Sizes: 29 - 31 inch chest,
(9-12 years - 2 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm or 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows over stocking stitch using 3¼mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Small booklet of 4 sweaters all in fingering 4 ply weight: V-neck cricket sweater with cable; round-neck slipover with a textured garter stitch; collared lumber jacket with texturing and mock breast pockets; and V-neck fair-isle slipover. Yet another good set of designs that I personally like very much. Sized for "9-12 years" (but maybe slightly younger kids these days).
The fair-isle slipover is very "Wartime Farm" while the lumber jacket I believe (but do not know) was the pattern used to recreate the boy's red sweater in the recent TV adaptation of Greenshaw's Folly - part of the ITV Marple series.

Girl’s cardigan with lace panels

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4230
Wool brand: Country Style, Wash 'n' Wear, Majestic, Talisman, Sugar 'n' Spice, Donegal
Yarn quantity: DK: 3-7 (50g balls); 4 ply 3-4
Sizes: to fit 22 - 28 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting and 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, 3mm, 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts DK; 30sts 4 ply

Price: SOLD

Description: Girl's cardigan with "lacy interest"; size 2-8 years, option of 2 yarn weights. Pattern shows signs of use with a few notes and row markings.

Girl’s school cardigan II

Pattern ID: Bellmans 388
Wool brand: Bellmans DK
Yarn quantity: 7-15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 32 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional school cardigan - quick to knit for younger children.

Swap-Over Sweaters

Pattern ID: Ladyship 3404
Wool brand: Expresso double double
Yarn quantity: 29-33 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-42 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 18rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sloppy Joe sweaters designed to attract young people towards hand-knits in the late 1950s or early 1960s. This is a cleaned-up version for the "decent" young people such as those depicted modelling it - the fashion it follows was for very baggy sweaters, longer, with rolled neck and sleeves, and probably no textured patterning.

Trendy Tots 4

Trendy Tots 4
(Sirdar 260)

A cute modern baby knitting booklet

Booklet ID: Sirdar 260

Subject Matter: Knitting booklet

Price: SOLD



Content:
This magazine features the following items:

  • Cardigans (Design A)
  • Jackets, berets, shoes, and mittens (Design B)
  • Jacket (Design C)
  • Sweaters and hat (Design D)
  • Sweater and cardigans (Design E)
  • Sweaters (Design F)
  • Sweaters (Design G)
  • Jackets and sweater (Design H)
  • Sweater and hat (Design I)
  • Sweaters (Design J)

Description:
The booklet is in excellent condition and features 21 cute designs in Sirdar Snuggly double knitting. Note that the 21 designs include colour/feature modifications to basic designs illustrated (A-J).

His and Hers Chunky Arans

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1136
Wool brand: Chunky Crepe
Yarn quantity: 18-23 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Aran style in chunky yarn weight.

Soft chunky waistcoat

Pattern ID: Robin 2789
Wool brand: Cloudsoft, Aurora
Yarn quantity: 6-9 (25g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Fluffy mohair type waistcoat in a light weight chunky yarn.

Rustic textured cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 2936
Wool brand: Classic, Landscape, Reward, Columbine, Crackerjack
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Textured cardigan with staggered eyelet pattern worked over 10 rows.

Camisole top

Pattern ID: Patons 3359
Wool brand: Cotton Perlé

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 29sts
[23sts x 29sts over pattern]

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet lacy cropped camisole top with cross-over straps buttoned at back.

Pattern size: Chest size 32- 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 3-4 x 50g balls

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options

Pattern ID: Patons 9567
Wool brand: Brilliante, Purple Heather, Nylox, Beehive.
Yarn quantity: 12-17 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-46 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

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. [Not to forget steady reliable sort of older chaps too].

Perfectly plain family sweaters IV

Pattern ID: Argyll 535
Wool brand: Fernmor, Sportsday.
Yarn quantity: 8-24 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 22-44 inch chest (12 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: More family sized plain sweaters. This pattern has a lot of surface creasing to the front and a small tear; pattern instructions are not affected. The photo displayed has been improved to remove the crease marks.

Shell-lace crochet chemise

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5159
Wool brand: Courtelle Random Crepe DK
Yarn quantity: 6-9 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 4mm, and 3½mm or 3½mm, and 3mm
Tension (14cm): 3 patterns

Price: SOLD

Description: Crochet cotton summer sun-top.
Note that this pattern has a heavy centre-fold crease.

Summer tops ..."They're Patons!"

Pattern ID: Patons 9845
Wool brand: Patons Fiona

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 23sts x 30rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: From the 1960s - two styles for summer tops - can't somehow imagine they would be very summery in Fiona though, which I remember as a slightly soft and fluffy shetland type yarn. Centre crease in pattern - not too obvious, but can be seen in the picture.

Pattern size: Chest size 33 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 6-7 oz balls for single colour and 4-6 oz of each for the two-colour version.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Simple Summer T-sweater

Pattern ID: Jarol JX26
Wool brand: New Look, Morning Cloud, Gentle Touch, Coolie, Kingfisher, Supersaver
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pleasing and fresh T-shaped sweater made in two pieces with sleeves all in one.

Eyelet Lace Panel Summer Top

Pattern ID: Chevy 1250
Wool brand: Sorbet
Yarn quantity: 5-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: 28-44 inch chest (9 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Delightful summer top in pleasing pattern using textured double knitting yarn.

Kids Traditional Arans

Pattern ID: Jarol E424
Wool brand: Sweet Briar Aran, Rambler,
Out o' Doors Aran

Yarn quantity: 3-5 (100g balls);
1 ball for mittens.

Sizes: to fit 18 - 32 inch chest (8 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional timeless Aran-design child's sweaters plus mittens to match.

Perfectly plain family sweaters III

Pattern ID: Jarol W553
Wool brand: New Look, Gentle Touch, Kingfisher, Coolie, Supersaver.
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 26-44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: More family sized plain sweaters.

Diamond Cable Tops with button neck

Pattern ID: Jarol JX374
Wool brand: Body Talk, Sweet Briar, Hot Shots, Supersaver
Yarn quantity: 5-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: A top for Spring's cross-season wardrobe or an option for cool Summer days.

Feather and fan summer tops

Pattern ID: Robin 14959
Wool brand: Diamante, Coloursplash, Columbine, Heritage, Sundance, Good News
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 28-38 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 34 rows over patt.

Price: SOLD

Description: Feather and fan lace double knit sweater, knitted in bouclé style cotton blend for a summery feel. Sized down to 28 inch chest. Optional single or two colour versions.

Cable and Lace summery sweater

Pattern ID: Robin 14412
Wool brand: Robin Good News
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (100g balls)
Sizes: 28-40 inch chest (7 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Light openwork double knit sweater; could be knitted in cotton blend for a summery feel. Sized down to 28 inch chest.

Set of women’s cabled waistcoats and cardigans

Pattern ID: Emu 2885
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Carella Courtelle, Bri-Nylon, Tricel
Yarn quantity: 23-29 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 43 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 32rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Cardigan, long waistcoat ("sleeveless coat"), and sleeveless cardigan ("waistcoat") - all in a cabled Aran style pattern but in double knitting weight yarn.

Sixties three-piece outfit

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1181
Wool brand: Bellmans 4 ply
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 12-14 (1 oz? balls); Skirt: 7-9; Jerkin 8-10
Sizes: to fit 34- 40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain roll neck and matching skirt with a textured V-neck "jerkin". The pattern has a horizontal and a vertical crease and some previous owners marks which do not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties cardigan and sweaters

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1119
Wool brand: Bellmans Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 15-23 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 36- 46 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain cardigan and sweaters with a choice of neckline. The pattern has a horizontal crease and some previous owners marks which do not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties sweaters - take 4

Pattern ID: Bellmans 615
Wool brand: Bellmans 3 ply, 4 ply, or DK
Yarn quantity: 8-14 3 ply; 11-18 4 ply;
13-22 DK (25g ? balls)

Sizes: to fit 32- 44 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply and Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, 3mm, 2¾mm, 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40rows 3 ply;
28sts x 36rows 4 ply; 22sts x 30rows DK

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain womens sweaters with choice of neckline. A very popular design for the sixties. Instructions for 3 ply, 4 ply, or DK.

Perfectly plain sixties polo sweaters

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1012
Wool brand: Bellmans Scotch Wool 3 ply, 4 ply, or DK
Yarn quantity: 9-14 3 ply; 12-17 4 ply;
16-25 DK (25g? balls)

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

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply and Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, 3¼mm, 3mm, 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40rows 3 ply;
28sts x 36rows 4 ply; 22sts x 30rows DK

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain roll-neck sweaters for Him and Her. A very popular design for the sixties. Instructions for 3 ply, 4 ply, or DK. The pattern is in generally good condition with some light creasing and marks.

Baby mittens and bootees

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1165
Wool brand: Bellmans Baby Quickerknit
Yarn quantity: 1 ball
Sizes: designs for "first and second" sizes

Wool weight: Quick-knit
Needle size: 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Cute baby mittens, and bootees to knit in quick-knit yarn (light double knitting).

A booklet of school classics

School Classics by Hayfield (H/20)

A traditional school knitting booklet

Booklet ID: School Classics H20

Subject Matter: Knitting booklet

Price: SOLD

Content:
This Booklet features the following items:

  • Sweaters with raglan sleeves in 4 ply (crew, V, or polo neck)
  • Cardigans with raglan sleeves in 4 ply (high neck or V neck)
  • Sweaters with set-in sleeves in 4 ply plus sleevless variation (all with crew, V, or polo neck)
  • Cardigans with set-in sleeves in 4 ply (high neck or V neck)
  • Sweaters with raglan sleeves in double knitting (crew, V, or polo neck)
  • Cardigans with raglan sleeves in double knitting (high neck or V neck)
  • Sweaters with set-in sleeves in double knitting plus sleevless variation (all with crew, V, or polo neck)
  • Cardigans with set-in sleeves in double knitting (high neck or V neck)
  • Children's classic sweater with raglan sleeves and crew neck (smaller size than other items above) *

* The instructions are given for 26 - 32 inch chest (4 sizes) except for the last which is for 22 - 28 inch chest.

Description:
The booklet is in good used condition..
9 basic designs, each with slight variations (neckline etc) in Hayfield yarns..

Baby Scene booklet

Baby Scene by Patons
(180)

A traditional baby knitting booklet

Booklet ID: BabyScene 180

Subject Matter: Knitting booklet

Price: SOLD



Content:
This magazine features the following items:

  • Dress, jacket, bonnet amd bootees
  • Hooded Cape
  • V-neck and round-neck cardigans
  • Knitted christening dress
  • Crochet christening dress
  • Crochet angel top and bonnet
  • Knitted pram cover
  • Crochet pram cover
  • Raglan angel top (not illustrated above)
  • Jumper, pilch and knee socks
  • Matinee coat and bootees
  • Crochet dress
  • Knitted angel top
  • Baby's (groovy) striped tank top (not illustrated above)
  • Boy's cardigan, pull-ups, and helmet

Description:
The booklet is in used condition with the cover being fairly worn but the rest of the booklet in fairly good condition. 15 cute designs in Patons Fairytale and Baby yarns.

Classic plain fine cardigans

Pattern ID: Emu 2018
Wool brand: Zephyr, Scotch, Calypso
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 42 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic set of cardigans in fine 3 ply yarn. Three necklines: high round neck, classic V, and flattering buttoning at the waist.

Country Style Co-ordinates

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6595
Wool brand: Country Style DK, Tweed, and Country Style Brushed Tweed
Yarn quantity: 5-6 (50g balls) in colour A; 2 in colour B and 3 in contrast C
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sideways knit dolman in contrastind yarns. If the design appeals (dolmans seem to be a fashionable style at the moment) this could be a good stash buster with a more tasteful conbination of colours and textures (or even bands of fair isle) in double knitting.

Chunky Oversweater

Pattern ID: Emu 3170
Wool brand: Romany plus Double-Double
Yarn quantity: 9-14 (40g balls) tweed plus
5-6 (50g balls) double double for welts

Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain knit sweater in in a chunky tweed with contrast welts and collar. This short sleeved oversweater is very typical of the era.
The pattern is in good condition; there are 3 neat biro alterations inside which correct publishing errors (Emu could not decide which colour they were calling the "main shade").

Girl’s lacey twinset in 8 sizes

Pattern ID: Emu 6287
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Courtelle, Acrilan, Carella
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 11-18 (25g balls);
Jumper: 6-13 balls.

Sizes: to fit 25 - 32 inch chest (8 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Lacy twin-set in a wide range of girl's / toddler sizes.

Kids School Sweaters in 3 yarn weights

Pattern ID: Emu 6255
Wool brand: Scotch, Calypso, Super crepe, Acrilan, Double Crepe, Courtelle, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 9-15 (1 oz balls) DK;
8-13 ozs 4 ply; 7-12 ozs 3 ply

Sizes: to fit 26 - 36 inch chest (6 sizes).

Wool weight: 3 or 4 ply or DK
Needle size: 3¼ and 4mm for DK;
2¾mm,
3¼mm for 4 ply; 2¼mm, 3mm for 3 ply.
Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 44rows in 3 ply;
28sts x 38rows in 4 ply;
22sts x 32 rows in DK over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional plain round-neck sweaters in a choice of yarn weight.

Children's plain sweaters II

Pattern ID: Emu 6344
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Flamenco
Yarn quantity: 6-13 (1 oz balls) DK;
5-10 (1 oz balls) 4ply

Sizes: to fit 22 - 30 inch chest (9 sizes).

Wool weight: DK or 4ply versions
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
2¾mm and
3¼mm for 4ply.
Tension (10x10cm): 30 sts x 38 rows 4 ply;
22sts x32rows in DK over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional school type sweaters in a choice of yarn weight. Despite being modelled in sugary pink they would obviously be suitable for school wear for a boy or girl.

Kids cable pattern cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 6088
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Romany, Bri-Nylon, Appollo, Magnum
Yarn quantity: 12-18 (1 oz balls) DK;
18-28 (1 oz balls) chunky

Sizes: to fit 24 - 34 inch chest (6 sizes).

Wool weight: DK or Chunky versions
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
5mm and
mm for Chunky.
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 22 rows chunky;
26sts x32rows in DK over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional cabled cardigans in a choice of yarn weight. The pattern is worn with creasing and marks but this does not affect the instructions.

Classic school V-neck sweater III

Pattern ID: Emu 6243
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Tricel
Yarn quantity: 10-17 (25g balls) DK;
8-13 (25g balls) 4 ply

Sizes: to fit 26 - 36 inch chest (6 sizes).

Wool weight: DK or 4 ply versions
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
2¾ and
3¼mm for 4 ply.
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x38rows 4ply;
22sts x32rows in DK

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional school jumper in choice of yarn weight. The pattern has some light creasing and marks but this does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain young girl's twin-set - take 2

Pattern ID: Emu 6114
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Double Crepe, Acrilan, Bri-Nylon, Courtelle
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 6-11 (1oz balls) 4 ply; 9-14 ozs DK version;
Cardigan:
8-13 ozs 4 ply; 13-18 ozs DK.
Sizes: 26-36 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply or Double Knitting
Needle size: 2¾mm, 3¼mm, 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x38rows 4ply;
22sts x32rows in DK

Price: SOLD

Description: Girl's plain short sleeved round-neck jumper with V-neck cardigan.

His and Hers Cabled Cardigans

Pattern ID: Emu 4521
Wool brand: Scotch, Carella, Bri Nylon, Crepe, Aran Bainin.
Yarn quantity: 19-32 (25g balls) DK;
13-19 (50g balls) Aran Bainin.

Sizes: to fit 34 - 46 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting or Aran.
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm, or 4½ and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32 rows DK and
20sts x 24 rows Aran, over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic cable style cardigan - instructions given for both Aran and double knitting weight yarn.

Perfectly plain sixties sweaters - take 3

Pattern ID: Emu 4181
Wool brand: Scotch, Double/Super Crepe, Romany, Zephyr, Bri-nylon, Calypso.
Yarn quantity: DK: 20-24 (1 oz balls);
4 ply: 14-18 oz; 3 ply:
12-16 oz.
Sizes: to fit 38 - 46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting, 4 ply, or 3 ply
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, 3mm, 2¾mm, 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32rows in DK or
30sts x 38rows in 4 ply or
34sts x 44rows in 3 ply over stocking stitch.

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain V-neck sweaters for Him and Her. A very popular design for the sixties, where hand knitting was not the height of fashion. Instructions for 3ply as well as 4 ply or DK.

Sixties jacket, sweater, and skirt costume

Pattern ID: Emu 2251
Wool brand: Scotch, Romany, Double Crepe, and Zephyr, Scotch Super Crepe, 4plies
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 24-32 (1 oz balls) DK; Skirt: 16-20 oz DK; Jumper: 11-14 oz 4 ply.
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting and 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼ and 4mm or 2¾ and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 32 rows DK over pattern and 30sts x 38 rows 4ply over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: I'm including this as yet again it is a spendid pattern of its time.
The pattern itself is for a jacket and skirt in double knitting yarn in a textured pattern which forms a combination of alternating bobbles but perhaps more like a moss or seed stitch where every alternate row is purl. If that weren't enough, there is also a 4 ply long-sleeved sweater with a tie belt to wear with the costume (as shown in the photo).
However it is in very poor condition with creases and tears; I have cleaned up the photo illustration. The instructions are clear enough and should you want this pattern I will ensure you have clear instructions supplied.

Man's Windjacket I

Pattern ID: Emu 104
Wool brand: Scotch, Carousel Double Botany
Yarn quantity: 18-23 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's rib/cable pattern jacket with zip front and collar.

Perfectly plain classic raglan sweater

Pattern ID: Emu 4897
Wool brand: Supermatch, Superwash, Shetland
Yarn quantity: 7-14 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30 - 46 inch chest (9 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain round necked raglan sweater sized from teen size through to large mens size - so probably suitable for men, women and young adults.

Perfectly plain sixties sweaters - take 2

Pattern ID: Emu 4551
Wool brand: Scotch, Double/Super Crepe, Bri-nylon, Tricel, Bri-nylon.
Yarn quantity: DK: 20-31 (25g balls)
or 4 ply: 14-21 (25g balls)

Sizes: to fit 36 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm, or 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32rows DK or
30sts x 38rows in 4 ply over stocking stitch.

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain roll or V-neck sweaters for Him and Her. A very popular design for the sixties, where hand knitting was not the height of fashion. Instructions for 4 ply or DK.
There is a heavy horizontal crease and a tear at the bottom edge plus a few biro marks - none of which obscure the instructions.

Aran Knitting by Lister (family knitting book)

Aran Knitting from Woolworths (566)

A traditional Aran knitting booklet by Lister

Booklet ID: Woolworths 566

Subject Matter: Knitting booklet

Price: SOLD


Content:
This magazine features the following items:

  • Family cardigans with high neck
  • Ladies' sweater with lattice pattern panel
  • Hat and scarf to match previous
  • Ladies'cardigan with round neck
  • Man's V-neck sweater
  • Children's sweaters with V or round neck
  • His 'n' Hers sweaters with V or round neck

Description:
The booklet is in moderately good condition - a little creased on the cover with wear on the spine but instructions unaffected.
7 designs in Lister Aran.

Aran Knitting by Robin (family knitting book)

A traditional Aran knitting booklet

Booklet ID: Robin R200

Subject Matter: Knitting booklet

Price: SOLD

Content:
This magazine features the following items:

  • Sweater with sleeveless jacket (adult)
  • Guernsey style family Aran sweaters
  • V-neck family cable sweater
  • Diamond pattern Aran cardigan with collar (adult)
  • Zip front family Arans with high neck
  • Hat, scarf, and mitts
  • Roll-neck sweaters with cabled yoke (adult)
  • Waistcoat (adult)
  • Roll-neck family sweaters in textured rib
  • Roll-neck family sweaters with wide cable
  • Zip front family Arans with collars
  • Lattice pattern family Aran cardigans with pockets

Description:
The booklet is in good condition with 15 designs in Robin Aran or Seascape.

Elegant Man's Casual Waistcoat

Pattern ID: Sirdar 8300
Wool brand: Country Style or Wash 'n' Wear
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 36 - 46 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's wide broken rib pattern waistcoat. A very pleasing stitch combination with vertical bands of moss and stocking stitch, interrupted by single rows of purl.

Three Traditional Matinee Coats

Pattern ID: PB 464
Wool brand: Patons Quickerknit Baby Wool
Yarn quantity: 3 - 4 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 17 - 20 inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: Quickerknit (5ply)
Needle size: mm, 4mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Always charming traditional baby wear with button or tie front.

Two Traditional Matinee Coats

Pattern ID: PB 1251
Wool brand: Patons Quickerknit Baby Wool
Yarn quantity: 4 - 5 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 17 - 19inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: Quickerknit (5ply)
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Always charming traditional baby wear with button closure.
Some surface and corner creasing.

Second Size Woollies

Pattern ID: PB 622
Wool brand: Patons Quickerknit Baby Wool
Yarn quantity: 3 - 4 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 20 - 21 inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: Quickerknit (5ply)
Needle size: mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Always charming traditional baby wear. A simple cardigan and rather nice relatively plain matinee jacket, reminiscent of a guernsey with its mock-basket weave yoke.

Sparkling jacket and dress

Pattern ID: Twilleys 634
Wool brand: Twilleys Goldfingering
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1 oz balls) for the jacket; 13-20 for the dress
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 40 rows over patt.

Price: SOLD

Description: Jacket and dress worked in gold thread.
"Worn belted or unbelted" - now that's versatile.

Scintillate! Two Piece cocktail suit

Pattern ID: Patons 9746
Wool brand: Brilliante & Lurex
Yarn quantity: 12-13 (1 oz balls) plus 1+2 contrasts and 6 lurex for the jumper; 9-10 plus 2+2 contrasts and 4 lurex for the skirt
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm, 3mm, 3¼mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretencioso? Io?
Small tear which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain lady’s classic cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 2184
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-46 inch chest (8 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic cardigan in larger sizes (2 inch ease).
Small tear which does not affect the readability of the instructions.

Mother and daughter Aran hoodies

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5845
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear Aran, Sherpa, Sirdar Sportswool
Yarn quantity: 6-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 20 - 38 inch chest (10 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pleasing Aran patterned zipped hoodies in family sizes.

Mother and daughter pullover tunics

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5679
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear, Double Crepe, Courtelle, Fontein Crepe
Yarn quantity: 4-13 (50g balls) for DK,
and 7-22 (25g balls) for 4 ply

Sizes: 22 - 42 inch chest (11 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply or Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm / 4mm or 2¾ / 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts (DK) or 30sts (4 ply)

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain over-sweater tunics with saddle-shoulder and yoke detail in garter stitch; instructions given for 4 ply and DK. There is a option of a rolled collar as shown on the child's version.

Zipped lumber jackets

Pattern ID: Robin 1318
Wool brand: Colorama, Conella, Crepe
Yarn quantity: 13-18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 34 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Budding philatelists, wearing zipped cardigans with collar.
Horizontal creasing and small tear which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties sweaters

Pattern ID: Robin 2486
Wool brand: Tricel Nylon, Wonderwash, Columbine, Vogue, Gleneagle, Reward
Yarn quantity: 17-21 4 ply; 20-25 DK (20g balls) plus 1 contrast
Sizes: to fit 36- 44 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply and Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows 4 ply;
22sts x 32 rows DK over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain roll-neck sweaters for Him and Her. A very popular design for the sixties, where hand knitting was not the height of fashion.
Instructions for 4 ply or DK.

Cardigan Partnership

Pattern ID: Patons 1098
Wool brand: Bracken Tweed

Yarn quantity: 9 - 14 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Cardigan Partnership. Perfectly plain cardigans in tweedy DK for Him and Her.

Three styles for all ages

Pattern ID: Starline 119
Wool brand: Kestrel Tricel, Bluebird Nylon
Yarn quantity: 27- 33 (25g? balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 46 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

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 Poppleton 1187, but published for a different brand.

Striped shirts

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6612
Wool brand: Motoravia, Leemont, Tarantelle

Yarn quantity: 8 - 11 (1 oz? balls) plus
4 - 5 of two contrast colours

Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, plus 3¾mm hook
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: More sixties young folk in their groovy (possibly) striped cardigans. Knitted sideways to make the interesting vertical stripes.

Cardigan for a conservative yet chunky man

Pattern ID: Argyll 331
Wool brand: Ferndale, Ambridge, Starlite
Yarn quantity: 14-23 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 42 - 60 inch chest (10 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's cardigan in larger sizes. (One Man and his Dog?)

Man's buttoned waistcoat

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6220
Wool brand: Country Style, Talisman, Panorama, Majestic, CS Donegal
Yarn quantity: 5-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 36 - 50 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional man's waistcoat with satisfying textured moss/rib pattern and pockets.

Cable Cricket sweater or slipover II

Pattern ID: Robin 2430
Wool brand: Wonderwash, Columbine, Vogue
Yarn quantity: 12-25 or 7-18 (20g balls) + contrast
Sizes: to fit 26 - 44 inch chest (10 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional family cable cricket (or tennis?) sweater or slipover. Some light creasing to the front photo.

Cable Cricket sweater II

Pattern ID: Patons 2379
Wool brand: Trident, Beehive DK
Yarn quantity: 13-14 (50g balls) + contrast
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional man's cable cricket (or tennis?) sweater with colours.

Baby Circles sweater or cardigan

Pattern ID: Argyll 1132
Wool brand: Pamper 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 2 (50g balls) plus 3 contrast
Sizes: to fit 18 - 24 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 50 rows in pattern.

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty little cardigan or sweater for a toddler.

Baby christening or special occasion

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1119
Wool brand: Beaulon Crepe
Yarn quantity: 19 (25g balls) for shawl; 7 for dress; 1 for hat; 1 for bootees
Sizes: dress: 18 in chest; shawl: 36x36 ins

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Beautiful set for baby including dress, bonnet, bootees and shawl.

Duck motifs for a tiny tot

Pattern ID: Robin 13200
Wool brand: Bambino or Reward
Yarn quantity: 5 - 6 (20g balls); with smaller amounts of yellow, blue and black
Sizes: to fit 16 - 22 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet little jumper with duck motif

Pink Hearts baby cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 13759
Wool brand: Bambino Super Soft
Yarn quantity: 2+1 - 3+2 (40g balls);
Sizes: to fit 16 - 22 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet little intarsia cardigan.

Comfortable man's waistcoat

Pattern ID: Robin 14400
Wool brand: Robin Good News.
Yarn quantity: 3 - 4 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit 36 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 32 rows over pattern stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Nice traditional retro style for a serious-minded man. This is an interesting pattern stitch with a twisted rib on the right side rows and straight purl on the wrong side rows.

Cable Cricket sweater or slipover I

Pattern ID: Robin 14752
Wool brand: Couloursplash, Rich Reward, Columbine, Heritage, Landscape.
Yarn quantity: 4 - 8 (100g balls);
2-4 for slipover

Sizes: to fit 28- 46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 29sts x 30 rows over pattern stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's, boy's (or woman's or girl's come to that) cricket or tennis long-sleeved sweater or slipover. I love it - cricket tops are my favourite knits. See one of my efforts below:

Jackets for small boys

Pattern ID: PB 784
Wool brand: Double Quick, Moorland, Totem
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (1oz balls) or 5+4+2
Sizes: to fit 22 - 24 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 4mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows on 4mm

Price: SOLD

Description: 3 charming retro designs for boys (4-7 years, it says).

Good Medicine* (a lumber jacket in a Red Indian Design); Laugh Clown, Laugh** (a simple design for knockabout fun); and Border Raider (A husky jacket with cable panels and dropped shoulders).

* Completely mystifying name for this obviously Nordic design - surely...
ok - maybe the pattern bands have that South American weaving design feel about them - but where do the reindeer and the Christmas Tree come in??
** Which sounds vaguely maniacal... luckily the jacket is perfectly normal (well - normal for a well-dressed 1950s little lad).

Children's plain sweaters

Pattern ID: Patons 2108
Wool brand: Purple Heather 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 4-6 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 24-34 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Child's lightweight plain "school jumpers" in V or round-neck styles; raglan sleeve. Light surface creasing on cover picture; no signs of wear in the instructions.

Crochet shawls and knitted cape

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1409
Wool brand: Pageant, Defiance*, Dandy
(* Defiance?! surely not a good start...)

Yarn quantity: 8/12/19 (25g? balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 6½mm and 5mm or 5mm hook
Tension (10x10cm): varies due to oversize needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Shawls in crochet and cape in DK.

Schooldays booklet

Pattern ID: Patons 3007
Wool brand: Patons Bulldog or Moorland DK
Yarn quantity: various
Sizes: to fit 24 - 38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Booklet with 11 classic designs for sweaters suitable for school (not all ilustrated on cover picture pop-up); each design given in all 8 sizes. Includes:

  • Cabled V-neck slipovers (4 ply)
  • Plain high-neck raglan sweaters with option of crew or roll neck (DK) *
  • Plain V or round-neck cardigans with pockets (DK)
  • Plain V-neck raglan sweater (4 ply)
  • Plain round-neck raglan sweater with buttoned "grandad" collar (4 ply)
  • Cabled V-neck cricket/tennis whites with optional team colours (DK)*
  • Plain crew-neck raglan sweaters in wide rib pattern (4 ply)*
  • Plain V-neck slipovers (DK)
  • Plain V or round-neck cardigans with pockets (4 ply)*
  • Tank top with patterning on upper chest: sizes up to 32in only (DK)*
  • Plain V-neck raglan sweaters with optional house colours (DK)

* not illustrated on cover picture.

Mother and daughter mohair cardigan or vest

Pattern ID: Lister 2341
Wool brand: Tahiti Mohair
Yarn quantity: 8-13 (25g balls)
Sizes: 28-38 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 20 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Mother and daughter mohair jacket or long waiscoat.

Mother and daughter lacey sweaters

Pattern ID: Lister-Lee 1238
Wool brand: Lady Love, Concorde, Motoravia
Yarn quantity: 5-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: 28-38 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts for DK, 26sts for 4 ply over pattern stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Mother and daughter sweaters with leaf eyelet pattern; DK and 4 ply options.

Colourful children’s gloves and mittens

Pattern ID: Wendy 860
Wool brand: Pure wool DK or 4ply
Yarn quantity: about 2 (1oz balls)
Sizes: "children's sizes"

Wool weight: 4 ply and Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 3mm,
or 3¼mm; and 2¾mm
3¼mm hook for crochet mittens
Tension (10cm): 24sts for DK and 30sts for 4ply. 20sts for crochet DK

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet collection of children's gloves with fair-isle mittens, swiss darned mittens, crocheted mittens, and blue textured patterned gloves.

Family gloves and mittens

Pattern ID: Copley 9052
Wool brand: Climax DK
Yarn quantity: 2- 4 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit from age 5 to adult (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24st x 32 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Family gloves and mittens

Aran Mufflers and Caps

Pattern ID: ListerLeeTarget 618
Wool brand: Lister or Lee Target Aran
Yarn quantity: 8 - 11 (50g balls)for the scarves and 2 balls for the hats.
Sizes: Scarf: about 9 inches wide and 92 inches long; hat to fit an "average" head

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 7½mm, 7mm, 6½mm, and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18st x 24rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic hats and scarves - pretty clearly from the seventies but really wearable today, (of course width and length of scarves can be adjusted). My favourite is the fisherman's rib scarf (in brown) - a lovely stitch for a scarf being the same on both sides - and also options using a diamond cable (in white) and a chevron stitch pattern (in green). The beanie is in plain rib.

Chunky cardigan with yoke

Pattern ID: Wendy 2069
Wool brand: Monaco
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15stsx22 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Patterned chunky cardigan with ribbed yoke.
Unfortunately beverage stains on the front cover disfigure the looks of this otherwise good condition pattern, (see photo).

Stylish and charming twin-set

Pattern ID: Templeton 1126
Wool brand: Ayrbeam, Ayrella 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 19-23 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 36-40 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, 3mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts using 3¼mm needles over stocking stitch and 26sts using 4mm needles over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: This is a simple twin-set design with some charming features. The top is patterned and sleeveless, and the jacket has my favourite ¾ sleeve with a turned back cuff showing pattern detailing.

Perfectly plain chunky cardigans

Pattern ID: Wendy 2072
Wool brand: Monaco
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Easy-knit chunky cardigans with choice of neckline.

Perfectly plain twin-set II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2404
Wool brand: Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 27-35 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain twin-set.

Teenage sweaters

Pattern ID: Woolworth W133
Wool brand: Tripleknit
Yarn quantity: 12-17 (2 oz hanks)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky (bulky)
Needle size: 7mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 13 sts x 17 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: A delighful if half-hearted attempt at a sloppy joe to popularise hand knits among the young in the 1960s. For those with a sentimental streak "Specially designed for F.W. Woolworth & Co Ltd"

Perfectly plain man’s sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5084
Wool brand: Sirdar Candytwist
Yarn quantity: 10 - 14 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Heavy DK or Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain man's sweaters with choice of neckline. Vertical crease and writing on cover as seen in photo which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain family V-neck sweaters II

Pattern ID: Studley 1039
Wool brand: Studley Soft Glow DK
Yarn quantity: 6 - 13 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 44 inch chest (11 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Family plain knit V-neck sweaters.
( "Designer Collection"- apparently.)

Perfectly plain family sweaters II

Pattern ID: Templetons 1556
Wool brand: Double crepe, Crimp Nylon DK, or School Knit.
Yarn quantity: 9 - 25 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 44 inch chest (11 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting.
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Family plain knit sweaters with choice of 3 necklines. Horizontal crease and small tear which does not affect pattern instructions.

Classic school V-neck sweater II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4243
Wool brand: Wash'n'Wear DK or 4-ply, Color Mate DK, Fontein Crepe 4 ply.
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (50g balls) DK; 13-16 (1 oz or 25g balls) 4 ply.
Sizes: to fit 32 - 36 inch chest (3 sizes).

Wool weight: DK or 4 ply versions
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
2¾ and
3¼mm for 4 ply.
Tension (10cm): 24sts in DK; 30sts in 4 ply

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional school jumper in choice of yarn weight. The pattern has some creasing as seen in the photo, but this does not affect the instructions.
(Yes, he is doing chemistry with some unlikely concentration of a famously colourful chemical).

Ballet wrap cardigans

Pattern ID: ListerLee K1585
Wool brand: Motoravia DK or 4-ply, Thermo-Knit DK or 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 3-6 (50g balls) for short sleeve; 4-7 for long sleeve.
Sizes: to fit 24 - 30 inch chest (4 sizes).

Wool weight: Dk or 4 ply versions
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
2¾ and
3¼mm for 4 ply.
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28rows in DK;
28sts x 36 rows in 4 ply;

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional wrap cardigans for ballet lessons.

Feather and Fan summer jumper

Pattern ID: Bestway B3313
Wool brand: Lavenda 4ply
Yarn quantity: 6 or 7 oz
Sizes: 34 and 36 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 27sts x 32 rows over pattern.

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties or late fifties summer top. The glamorous (faked I think) apparently foreign background (which I can't identify), plus the original price, implies a sixties flavour, though the general styling seems fifties.

Glamorous lace weight evening scarves

Pattern ID: Sirdar 1425
Wool brand: Majestic 2 ply
Yarn quantity: about 2 oz
Sizes: about 9-10 inches wide and 39-42 inches long

Wool weight: 2 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): varies according to pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Lovely late fifties or early sixties glamorous gossamer lace-weight scarves or stoles. The pattern has very light surface creasing as seen in the photo, but otherwise in fair condition.

Light-weight updated Aran-style cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2044
Wool brand: Starflek, Super Nylon DK, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 17-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixites style with a modern take on the Aran cardigan in a double knitting weight; plain body with simple diamond motif - patterned pockets and sleeves with saddle shoulder. Wide moss stitch button band making flattering v-neckline.

Daydreamer blouson sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 1557
Wool brand: Beehive, Trident, Pennant Crepe
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pleasing sweater with sunburst yoke ribbing (mildly reminiscent of 1930s designs - but with 80s styling).

Kids cable bomber jacket in Chunky

Pattern ID: Patons 1818
Wool brand: Husky, Beehive Shetland
Yarn quantity: 7-11 (50g balls);
1 or 2 balls for hat.

Sizes: to fit 26 - 32 inch chest (4 sizes); hat in 2 sizes 6-8 or 9-11 years

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 20rows in st st.

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional timeless Aran-design child's zipped jacket in quick-to-knit chunky weight yarn plus plain bobble hat.

Kids cable bomber jacket in Aran

Pattern ID: Patons 1386
Wool brand: Capstan
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 30 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24rows in st st.

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional timeless Aran-design child's zipped jacket.

Kids cable bomber jacket in DK

Pattern ID: Jarol 3075
Wool brand: Craftsman Plus, Triolate Crepe, Wildwood, Entré
Yarn quantity: 12-20 (25g? balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 30 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28rows in moss st.

Price: SOLD

Description: Really cute timeless Aran-design child's zipped jacket but executed in double knitting for a lighter weight than Aran.

Fifties fine, shaped, cable sweater

Pattern ID: PB 567
Wool brand: Halcyon 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 8 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-36 inch chest (one size)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Shaped cabled top from the fifties. The pattern has 2 horizontal creases and a small tear, which does not damage the text.

Four easy sleeveless tops

Pattern ID: Robin 1174
Wool brand: Conella, Colorama, Service DK
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 5½mm and 7mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows over patterns on 5mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: Set of sleeveless summer tops.

Lady's Easy Knit Jumper

Pattern ID: Robin 748
Wool brand: Gleneagle Tweed, Conella, Colorama
Yarn quantity: 7-8 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 5½mm and 7mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 22 over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Late fifties or early sixties lacy top. Pattern in fairly good condition; vertical crease shows as seen in the photo and barely noticeable in the instructions. "An original design by Amanda Laine" - no less.

Sailors Match-Mates

Pattern ID: Robin 1062
Wool brand: Rhythm
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (2oz balls) in white, plus 10-12 in main colour
Sizes: 34- 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 9sts x 28rows over the fisher-rib pattern (bear in mind the rib will pull the tension in considerably in both directions - I think Robin Rhythm is a standard chunky not a "big" wool)

Price: SOLD

Description: Delightful styling for this man's or woman's ribbed sports sweater.

Fine-knit fifties cable sweater

Pattern ID: Marriner 302
Wool brand: Heritage.
Yarn quantity: 9-10 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-37 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Charming fifties light-weight cable sweater "for Town or Country". Pattern has severe vertical crease and is delicate but this does not affect the instructions.

Chevron Gilet or Cardigan

Pattern ID: Marriner 1821
Wool brand: Spindrift
Yarn quantity: 13-18 (25g balls) for jacket, 8-12 for gilet.
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pleasing chevron (almost feather and fan pattern) jacket/cardigan, with sleeveless tie-neck gilet option.

Twin-set with lacy cardigan

Pattern ID: Marriner 1819
Wool brand: Spindrift
Yarn quantity: 13-20 (25g balls) for long-sleeves, 9-17 for short-sleeves, 7-13 for tank top.
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Twinset with plain round necked sleeveless "tank top" (sic) under and lacy cardigan with long or short sleeved options.
Pattern in moderate condition with some light creasing which is more noticeable on front photo than elsewhere.

Beaded Gilet

Pattern ID: Robin 2898
Wool brand: Crackerjack, Landscape, Columbine, Reward
Yarn quantity: 9-12 (25g balls)
Sizes: 36-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 19sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Fancy sleeveless gilet with applied glass beads.

Seventies crochet waistcoat with peplum

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5181
Wool brand: Sirdar Pullman
Yarn quantity: 5 - 6 (50g balls) main plus 3+1 of 2 contrast colours
Sizes: 32 - 36 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm, 5mm, and 5½mm hook
Tension (10x10cm): 14st x 22 rows st st equivalent; one motif measures 3¾ ins on 5mm hook.

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky crochet waistcoat or basque.

Jaeger Bouclé seventies waistcoat

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4581
Wool brand: Jaeger Catkin
Yarn quantity: 13 - 16 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32 - 40 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky Bouclé
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14st x 22 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Longline bouclé waistcoat. Some row count markings written in margins.

The Aran-look greats (in double knitting)

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4395
Wool brand: Spiral Spun, or Sheridan
Yarn quantity: 10 - 14 (50g balls) sweater;
8 or 9 for the skirt

Sizes: 34 - 40 inch chest (36/38 in hip)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Light weight Aran styling for sweater or suit.

Shawl-collar Aran Cardigans

Pattern ID: Wendy 3522
Wool brand: Wendy Kintyre, Aran Tweed
Yarn quantity: 15 - 30 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32 - 46 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30st x 24rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Aran cardigan with eighties styling.

Man’s sweater or cardigan in Aran

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 465
Wool brand: Sunbeam Aran Knit, Aran Tweed
Yarn quantity: 21 - 26 (50g balls)
Sizes: 38 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20st rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional mens Aran cardigan or sweater.

Sixties Family Arans

Pattern ID: Studley 575
Wool brand: Studley Aran
Yarn quantity: 9-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: 26 - 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm, 3¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18st x 24 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Family Arans with diamond trellis cables and honeycomb centre panel.

Family Arans with ribbed hats

Pattern ID: Robin 2873
Wool brand: Robin Erin or Aran Pure Wool
Yarn quantity: 6-16 (50g balls)
Sizes: 24-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 18st over rice stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Family Arans with diamond and lobster-claw cables for prosperity, plus woolley hat pattern. This pattern is well-used and creased but instructions still readable.

Aran cardigan with chain cable

Pattern ID: Robin 1825
Wool brand: Robin Aran Pure New Wool
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5½mm and 4mm
Tension: 27st cable pattern measures 4½ins

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Aran cardigan. The very edge of the pattern is a little chewed as shown in photo.

Family zig-zag patterned slipovers

Pattern ID: Robin 2811
Wool brand: Crackerjack, Vogue, Gleneagle, Columbine, Reward, Stardust
Yarn quantity: 4-11 (25g balls) plus 2 balls of 2 contrasts
Sizes: 23-47 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Family sized patterned pullovers.

Aran sweaters with claw cable and bobbles

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1509
Wool brand: Brig for Aran, Grampian
Yarn quantity: 15-26 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Aran sweaters. small tea-ring stain on interior..

Aran cardigan with lobster-claw cable

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1511
Wool brand: Brig for Aran, Grampian
Yarn quantity: 14-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional Aran cardigan. Small holes punched for inclusion in a ring binder.

Luxury Girl's Bolero, Cape, and Cardigan

Pattern ID: PB 306
Wool brand: Patons Fuzzy Wuzzy
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (½oz balls) for smaller items and 6-8 balls for the cardigan
Sizes: to fit 22 - 32 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 or 4 ply equivalent
Needle size: 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34 rows on 4mm

Price: SOLD

Description: 3 charming retro designs for girls (2-13 year old, it says).
The Classic Bolero (for parties and special occasions); A Raglan Cape (which is new and smart); and a Dolman Cardigan.

Luxury Forties Shrug Cardigan

Pattern ID: PB 244
Wool brand: Patons Fuzzy Wuzzy Angora
Yarn quantity: 9 or 11 (½oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 or 4 ply equivalent
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3 ¼mm
Tension (10cm): 30sts

Price: SOLD

Description: This is a charming fluffy period shrug with short or long sleeved versions. The pattern is old and delicate with 2 horizontal creases.
Note that this pattern is identical to Patons P&B 868.

Four bedjackets - warm and quickly knitted

Pattern ID: PB 303
Wool brand: Patons Double Quick
Yarn quantity: 8-16 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest (note: sizes dependent upon style)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: Mostly 4mm; and 4½mm, 5mm, and 7½mm depending on the fancy stitch patterns
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows on 4mm

Price: SOLD

Description: Bedjackets for the prim and proper.

Classic Cameo Cardigans

Pattern ID: PB II70
Wool brand: Patons Cameo Crepe Twist
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 31sts x 39 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Ladies classic fine cardigans. "Featuring the new round neck line".

Luxury Bedjacket (or cardigan)

Pattern ID: PB 1196
Wool brand: Patons 3ply plus Fuzzy Wuzzy
Yarn quantity: 7-8 (1oz balls) 3-ply fingering plus 4 (½oz balls) Fuzzy Wuzzy angora yarn.
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply and fluffy angora
Needle size: mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows in 3 ply

Price: SOLD

Description: Bedjacket or cardigan; bedjacket styling is short in length (but could be made longer), and the sleeves have plenty of ease.
Apparently: Fuzzy Wuzzy gives the feminine touch.

Sixties Snowdrift Sweater

Pattern ID: PB 1201
Wool brand: Patons Big Ben
Yarn quantity: 21-23 (2oz? hanks)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm, 6mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 18 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties raglan sweater in heavy chunky yarn using a honeycomb rib stitch.

Sixties Long-line Jacket

Pattern ID: PB 1370
Wool brand: Patons Big Ben
Yarn quantity: 17-18 (2oz? hanks)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties raglan long-line cardigan/jacket in heavy chunky yarn using a rib stitch.

Sixties Bouclet Dress

Pattern ID: PB 1235
Wool brand: Patons Beehive Bouclet
Yarn quantity: 21-24 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties dress in a fine textured yarn. Pleated skirt and collar.

Three for Men

Pattern ID: PB 386
Wool brand: Patons Double Quick, Moorland, or Totem
Yarn quantity: 13oz for waistcoat and
20-22 ozs for the sweaters

Sizes: to fit 38-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, 4½mm, 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20-21sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Small booklet of designs as pictured. Small holes punched on left for use in a loose-leaf book.

Four designs for tough wear

Pattern ID: PB 744
Wool brand: Patons Bulldog DK
Yarn quantity: 18-19 (2oz? hanks)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest (designs for women; 38-42 (men); 30-34 (teenage).

Wool weight: Aran/Double Knitting
Needle size: 5½mm, 5mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20-22sts x 24-31rows according to design and needles used

Price: SOLD

Description: Small booklet of designs as pictured. "Bulldog" DK is used but some with higher than usual needle size giving an Aran weight ("heavy worsted") tension. Man's sweater has 3 options for neckline: crew, roll, and V.
[The scarf is brushed: "at this stage take your scarf to your usual wool shop, who can arrange to quote a price and send it away to be brushedfor you." ...   ;o) please note this is not a service I offer.... ]

Lighter weight textured cardigan

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6584
Wool brand: Bri-Nylon Super Crimp
Yarn quantity: 16-20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32 rows over pattern after pressing

Price: SOLD

Description: A 1960's classic cardigan in an interesting textured stitch (looks a bit like crochet but is in fact knitted).

Women’s classics (in several sizes)

Pattern ID: Patons 7009
Wool brand: Princess, Courtelle, Crepe, Fiona, Purple heather
Yarn quantity: various according to design
Sizes: to fit mostly 32 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: 3ply, 4ply, and double knitting according to design.
Needle size: 2¼mm - 4mm, according to design.
Tension (10x10cm): various

Price: SOLD

Description: Small 1960s booklet of 6 separate patterns for sweaters / cardigan / twinset designs, in various yarn weights.

Seventies waistcoats on loom and with crochet

Pattern ID: Twilleys 5950
Wool brand: Twilleys Afghan
Yarn quantity: 4+3+3 or 7+5+4 (50g? balls) according to design
Sizes: 34/36 inch chest (one size)

Wool weight: I think 4ply
Needle size: Flower loom and 4mm hook,

Tension: 5 inch squares.

Price: SOLD

Description: Great 1970's waistcoat design in crochet plus a central flower made on a "flower loom". These little looms were sometimes given away with magazines, and I imagine would be easy to make if you knew what you were aiming at. However, you can still buy them new and second-hand from eBay.

Seventies waistcoat and tank tops in crochet

Pattern ID: Argyll 719
Wool brand: Fernmoor Crepe, Tricel/Nylon
Yarn quantity: 4+2+2 through to 11+7+5 (25g balls) according to design
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply
Needle size: 2mm through to 4mm crochet hook, according to size

Tension: 2¾ through to 3¾ inch squares.

Price: SOLD

Description: Great 1970's designs in (possibly hip or groovy) crochet. Moderately easy to resize by adding squares.

Cute motif cardigans for a toddler

Pattern ID: Emu 8056
Wool brand: Emu 4ply
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (1oz balls) plus small amounts for fair isle motifs
Sizes: 20-23 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x40rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet little cardigan with delightful motifs for either Bambi, Guardsmen, or tiny Dutch people. Centre vertical crease marks which do not affect instructions.

Seventies summer cardigan with matching hat

Pattern ID: Emu 2950
Wool brand: Superlite Bri-Nylon, Super Crepe, Pandora, Scotch, Tricel, Tweed etc
Yarn quantity: 10-16 (25g balls) + 5 for hat
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¼mm for 4ply
or 4mm and 3mm for DK version.
7mm crochet hook.

Tension (10cm): 30sts x 38 rows with 4ply; and 22sts x 32 rows with DK.

Price: SOLD

Description: A really charming 1970's set shown in a lovely shade of tangerine. Plain short sleeved summer cardigan with puffed sleeve - plus a crocheted hat. Very Biba (with some imagination). Instructions for the knitted cardigan are given for both DK and 4ply; the crochet hat is in 4 ply, but it is used multi-stranded.

Statement Gilet

Pattern ID: Emu 3621
Wool brand: Extravaganza with DK edging
Yarn quantity: 6-9 (50g balls) with 1 or 2 contrast in double knitting
Sizes: to fit 32-42 ins chest

Wool weight: Speciality chunky bouclé yarn
Needle size: 5½mm and 7½mm
Tension (10cm): 10sts over reverse st st

Price: SOLD

Description: This could be a really great gilet - but you need to find the right yarn. You could go for an ethnic look with a natural cream bouclé and a leather waist tie or narrow belt. Or you can go as shown with a fancy bulky yarn - look at some of the Louisa Harding yarns - consider knitting several yarns/ribbons together....

Mohair hooded cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 3086
Wool brand: Filigree
Yarn quantity: 12-20 (25g balls)
Sizes: 30-41 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky mohair
Needle size: 5½mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Hooded chunky mohair cardigans. Pattern has a heavy vertical crease which is unsightly but does not affect the pattern instructions.

Man's Icelandic Lopi

Pattern ID: Emu 4868
Wool brand: Finlandia.
Yarn quantity: 15-17 (50g balls)
plus 2 contrast.

Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Fabulous man's traditional yoked Lopi sweater.

Classic family-sized pullovers

Pattern ID: Emu 4798
Wool brand: Emu Shetland DK
Yarn quantity: DK: 4-10 (50g balls)
or Chunky: 40-52 (1 oz balls)

Sizes: to fit 24 - 46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 30sts over pattern stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Family V-neck slipovers in shetland double knitting yarn in 12 sizes (includes child sizes).

Jacket for the sophisticated man (2)

Pattern ID: Emu 4208
Wool brand: Scotch, Double crepe, Bri-nylon, Romany, DKs or Apollo, Magnum chunkies.
Yarn quantity: DK: 30-38 (1 oz balls)
or Chunky: 40-52 (1 oz balls)

Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or Chunky
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm, or 5½ and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 48rows DK or
16sts x 32rows in chunky over pattern stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's rib pattern jacket with 2 versions in DK and in a chunky yarn.

Jacket for the sophisticated man

Pattern ID: Emu 4320
Wool brand: Scotch, Double crepe, Acrilan, Bri-nylon, Courtelle, DKs or Tripleknit
Yarn quantity: DK: 22-25 (1 oz?)
or 11-15 Tripleknit (2oz?)

Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or Aran
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm, or 4½ and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32rows DK or
19sts x 23rows in Aran over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's jacket with 2 versions in DK and in a heavy Aran yarn.

Wrap-around jacket with sash tie

Pattern ID: Patons 1395
Wool brand: Patons Capstan.

Wool weight: Aran
Tension (10cmx10cm): 18sts x 24rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Raglan wrap-around jacket with sash tie, in broken rib stitch.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 17-20 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 6 and 8 (5mm and 4mm) needles.

Simple fair-isle design sweater with stripes

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9083
Wool brand: Sirdar Country Style, Wash'n'Wear DK.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 30rows

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's crew-neck sweater with striping and a simple fair-isle design yoke.

Pattern size: Chest size 36 - 50 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-9 main; 2+2+1 of 3 contrasts 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Simple cable-yoke Aran

Pattern ID: Sirdar C8657
Wool brand: WashnWear, Tweed, Sovereign.
Yarn quantity: 11-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-48 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 18sts x 24rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sirdar unisex crew-neck Aran sweater with cable yoke.

Basket stitch raglan cardigans

Pattern ID: Wendy PP731
Wool brand: Peter Pan Aran
Yarn quantity: 4-7 x 50g balls
Sizes: 20 - 26 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm needles.
Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 30rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Toddler cardigans in traditional Aran basket weave stitch. Raglan sleeves with pleasing cable; options for V or high neck and with or without collar.

Lace and cable long-line sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9720
Wool brand: Sunseeker, Sundancer, Soft Cotton, Wash 'n' Wear DK

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11 x 8 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Long-line, drop-shoulder, lace and cable panel sweater.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 15 - 19 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Chunky roll-neck plain sweater

Pattern ID: Patons C4835
Wool brand: Patons Chenille

Wool weight: Chenille Aran/chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 17sts x 30rows

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Completely plain chenille loose-fitting sweater with set in sleeves and roll neck.

Pattern size: To fit chest size 30 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 12-14 50g balls.

Needle size: No 9 (3¼mm) needles.

Handknits for Out of Doors

Pattern ID: PB SC7
Wool brand: Patons Bulldog or Moorland DK
Yarn quantity: various
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 32 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties small booklet of 2 sweaters, 2 pairs of socks, mittens, and hat. "For sailing, ski-ing, fishing, climbing, and all kinds of outdoor activities."

Jane Greenhowe Sewing pattern

Pattern ID: Tip Top Toys
Brand: Womans Weekly Sewing Pattern

Sizes: Teddy: 15 inches;
Clown 22 inches; Humpty 18 inches

Price: SOLD

Description: Woman's Weekly leaflet with the ever-popular Jane Greenhowe's traditional nursery toys. Full-size pattern pieces to trace off or photocopy.

Fair-isle cardigan or sweater for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Bronte 708
Wool brand: Bonanza, Falkland or (most appealingly) "Frosted Bri Nylon"
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (50g balls) + 1-2 contrast
Sizes: to fit 20 - 26 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Attractive child's sweater or cardigan in double knitting. The pattern is in a delicate condition with a heavy crease, but text not affected. The choice of a green and white colour scheme is typical of its day.

Smart and Super-thick jacket

Pattern ID: PB 1042
Wool brand: Patons Big Ben
Yarn quantity: 18-19 (2oz? hanks)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 13sts x 18 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties jacket in heavy chunky yarn, using a slip- rib stitch.

The Kowloon Jacket

Pattern ID: PB 1324
Wool brand: Patons Big Ben
Yarn quantity: 14 (2oz? hanks)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 9mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 11sts x 15 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties jacket in heavy chunky yarn, using a slip- rib stitch.
What a delight is the styling of this photo! It has a foreign setting in keeping with the new jet-set age - but not only that, the photo is taken in front of a P&B billboard - apparently a "landmark to travellers on the Hong Kong-Kowloon ferry".

Raglan Hip-length Jacket

Pattern ID: PB SC23
Wool brand: Patons Rimple DK
Yarn quantity: 19-21 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 39 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Early sixties bouclé jacket.

Sixties rib sweater

Pattern ID: Scotch Wool Shop 935
Wool brand: Greenock DK or 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 15-21 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 22 sts (DK) or 28 sts (4 ply)

Price: SOLD

Elegant jumper cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 894
Wool brand: Gaytime
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Eyelet panel cardigan with collar.

Perfectly plain lady’s V-neck sweater

Pattern ID: Emu 2263
Wool brand: Scotch, Calypso, Super Crepe, Romany, or Bri Nylon
Yarn quantity: 9-12 (3 ply); 11-15 (4 ply);
16-20 (DK)
- 1 oz balls

Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, or Double knitting
Needle size: 3 and 2¼mm for 3 ply;
3¼ and 2¾mm for 4 ply; 4 and 3¼mm for DK

Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 44 rows for 3 ply;
30 x 38 for 4ply; 22 x 32 for DK

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain woman's sweater. Some creasing but legible pattern.

Fifties shaped cable cardigan

Pattern ID: PB 55
Wool brand: Moorland or Bulldog DK
Yarn quantity: 17-18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-36 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Shaped cabled cardigan from the fifties. The pattern is quite delicate with a small tear, which does not damage the text.

Ribbed jacket (for a lady)

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6122
Wool brand: Motoravia or Bri-Nylon DK
Yarn quantity: 22-29 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts (over rib?)

Price: SOLD

Description: Lady's ribbed jacket. The pattern has a small tear on the front, as visible in the photo.

Two coat variations

Pattern ID: Patons and Baldwins 297
Wool brand: Moorland, Totem DK
Yarn quantity: 20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm, 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Delightful vintage pattern for 2 different coats designs: "Diamond Star" and "Half belt jacket". The collared coat is more striking from the back view.

Cardigan Get-together

Pattern ID: Patons 6342
Wool brand: Beehive / Trident DK.
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 31rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's or woman's cardigan. Makes for an interesting stocking stitch knitted fabric where you knit into the back of the stitch on alternate rows (and purl into the front of the stitches as normal).

Lady's Raglan Twin-Set

Pattern ID: LeeTarget 1418
Wool brand: Campanula, Leemont Crepe 2ply
Yarn quantity: 30-34 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 32sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Early sixties / late fifties plain twin-set.
Centre crease as shown in photo - does not affect the instructions.

Wool Fashion Bureau Jacket

Pattern ID: WoolFashionBureau 104
Wool brand: Chunky wool
Yarn quantity: 30-34 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm
Tension (10cm): 15sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Early sixties chunky jacket.

Four summer tops

Pattern ID: King Cole 2353
Wool brand: Tops DK
Yarn quantity: 1 (250g ball)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: 4 different designs for summer tops in one pattern; this design is knitted from a single speciality 250g economy ball of wool.

Geometric pattern sweater

Pattern ID: Lister 1948
Wool brand: Tahiti, Tropicana, Giselle
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (25g balls) plus 2 each of 3 contrast colours
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Geometric patterned mohair-type sweater.

Chanel-style jacket

Pattern ID: PB 1410
Wool brand: Patons Bracken Tweed
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 36 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 25rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Fifties or early sixties edge-to-edge jacket in "Bracken Tweed".

Kids plain hooded jacket

Pattern ID: Wendy 1745
Wool brand: Courtellon, Marina
Yarn quantity: 11-19 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 24 - 32 ins

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm & 3¾mm or 3¼mm & 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Childs plain jacket with front zipper. hood, and side pockets

Gifts for children to Knit..

Pattern ID: Robin 1024
Wool brand: Rhythm Chunky
Yarn quantity: 1-3 (2oz balls) per item
Sizes: single size given for each

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7½mm, 7mm, 6½mm, 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): not emphasised!

Price: SOLD

Description: Here's a sweet idea. Includes (as shown on cover): dolls pram cover, pixie hood for big sister, child's cap, child's mittens, egg cosies, tea cosy, bed socks, pad-about slippers, baby's ball.
Buy this for your little one and await Christmas morning with bated breath,

Half-collar sweater and matching waistcoat

Pattern ID: Marriner 1638
Wool brand: Bouquet DK
Yarn quantity: 9-13 (20g balls) plus 3-6 contrast, and 7-10 plus 2-4 for waistcoat
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Mid seventies design: V-neck with half collar, sleeveless waistcoat to wear over, random yarn.

Fab seventies crochet top

Pattern ID: Patons 2086
Wool brand: Patons DK
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Hook size: 4mm and 3½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 4 repeats and 8rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfect early seventies design: openwork crochet, tie closures, full sleeves, random yarn.

His and Hers chunky slipovers

Pattern ID: Patons 7721
Wool brand: Beehive Shetland Chunky
Yarn quantity: 8-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm, and 6mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 21rowsover pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Unisex V-neck slipovers in chunky yarn.

Man's textured cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 1465
Wool brand: Courtelle, Colorama, Service,
Casino Crepe, Sportswear, Super Crimp

Yarn quantity: 17-22 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, and 3¼mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 36 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's conservative V-neck patterned rib cardigan.
Design is rather pleasing and instructions are fine, but pattern itself is not in very good shape with centre crease and sellotape on spine (shown in photo).

Spangled twin-set

Pattern ID: Emu 2080
Wool brand: Romany, Scotch, Spangle, Emulon, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 25-31 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 24rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Twinset with V-neck short-sleeved jumper.

Sixties sophisticated mohair cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 2202
Wool brand: Filigree
Yarn quantity: 12-15 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky mohair
Needle size: 5mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Early sixties smart cardigan in mohair.

Seventies tunic in natural colours

Pattern ID: Emu 3127
Wool brand: Fiord
Yarn quantity: 10-14 (50g balls) +5 contrast
Sizes: to fit 34-44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Seventies patterned overtop with wide three-quarter sleeve.

Seventies overtop with matching hat

Pattern ID: Emu 3206
Wool brand: Zodiac, Harlequin Crepe, Pandora, Easy-Care, Scotch Superwash
Yarn quantity: 8-15 (40g balls) +2 for hat
Sizes: to fit 30-44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Seventies overtop/overblouse with wide three-quarter sleeve.

Oversize tunic sweater and scarf

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1541
Wool brand: Beaulon, Horizon, Falkirk, Grampian, Monique Brushed DK
Yarn quantity: Sweater:22-26 (25g balls)
Scarf: approx 2 x 50g balls in 3 colours

Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Great oversize tunic sweater with scarf; the styling of the pattern is dated but a great look. The stitch is a kind of poor man's fisherman's rib with plain knit rows alternated with rib.

Yellow pullover I

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2048
Wool brand: Majestic, Talisman,
Fontein Crepe wool, Gaiety Nylon

Yarn quantity: 9-11 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 38-44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

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.
This one is my favourite of the four designs.

Quickly knitted summer top in DK or 4 ply

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2494
Wool brand: Double Crepe, Super Nylon,
Medallion, Arctic Moss, Fontein Crepe, Majestic, Talisman, Gaiety, After Six

Yarn quantity: 8 - 9 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: 5 and 3¾mm / 4 and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts (DK) / 24sts (4 ply)

Price: SOLD

Description: Early sixties summer top; back and front alike; cap sleeve.
This pattern is the same as Sirdar 1761 in a slightly different format with a 4 ply option as well as DK.

Sixties take on the twin-set

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2467
Wool brand: Fontein Crepe, Majestic,
Gaiety Nylon, Talisman, After Six

Yarn quantity: 18 - 26 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic twinset with sixties shaping and simple eyelet pattern.

Man's pullover with centre cable

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5599
Wool brand: Wash'n'Wear, Superwash, Candytweed, Fontein Crepe
Yarn quantity: 12-13 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 36-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm, or,
3¼mm and 2¾mm for 4 ply version

Tension (10cm): 24sts - or - 30 sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's sweater with cable in DK or 4-ply versions.

Sunshine Series pram covers

Pattern ID: Sirdar 304
Wool brand: Tricel, Double Crepe, Top Line
Yarn quantity: 8-9 (25g balls)
Sizes: one size 20 x 26 inches

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, or 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Small size baby blankets in double knitting. Instructions are clear but pattern is showing its age - some creasing and detached at spine. (Note that the rabbit is not part of the pattern).

Weather Happy - hat and mittens

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5675
Wool brand: Sherpa
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (50g balls)

Sizes: to fit an "average" head and hand

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Sherpa hat ands mittens. Sorry to say this pattern is badly disfigured by creasing but I'm including it as I really like it - a simple design but shown off well in this tweedy brown and grey yarn.

Perfectly plain family sweaters I

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5841
Wool brand: Wash'n'Wear, Superwash
Yarn quantity: 11 - 22 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 26-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain Family sweaters.

Toddler waistcoats - warmth with style

Pattern ID: Peter Gregory 735
Wool brand: Snow Goose Aran
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (100g balls)
Sizes: 24 - 30 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 36 rows (garter st)

Price: SOLD

Description: Cute little baby vests.

Perfectly plain mohair cardigans

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5885
Wool brand: Caprine 2
Yarn quantity: 14-18 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7mm and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 13sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain mohair-type chunky cardigans

Glamorous furry accessories

Pattern ID: Wendy 5035
Wool brand: Shimmer and Velvet Touch
Yarn quantity: 2-5 (50g balls) per item

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 30rows in st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Shimmering eyelash accessories.

Sunny seaside motif slipovers

Pattern ID: Patons 1512
Wool brand: Pennant Crepe, Trident or
Purple Heather 4-ply

Yarn quantity: 7-10 (20g balls) + 4 contrast Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Summer-themed lighter weight sleeveless sweaters.

Short and sweet cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 15196
Wool brand: Vogue
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 28-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20rows in st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Cropped/short cardigan in a chunky yarn. Simple pattern.

Feather Boa Sweater

Pattern ID: Stylecraft 8096
Wool brand: Special DK and Ragtime Chunky
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (100g) DK
+ 2-3 (50g) contrast

Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 5.5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30rows
in stocking stitch on 4mm needles

Price: SOLD

Description: I'm not keen on eyelash yarn but I really like the look of this sweater - there are a couple of "buts" - the main body looks slightly clumsy - maybe the sweater is too big for the model - it needs a close fit and maybe bracelet length sleeves - and keep the contrast yarn long and feathery to create the boa effect.

Classic Aran

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1134
Wool brand: Bellmans Aran
Yarn quantity: 13-17 balls (2oz? balls)
Sizes: 36-46 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Simple patterning for a classic traditional Aran sweater.

Train or duckling motif sweaters

Pattern ID: Bellmans 491
Wool brand: Bellmans Double knitting
Yarn quantity: 5-6 (1oz balls) + 3 contrasts
Sizes: 20-24 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x30rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweet little cardigan or sweater with train or duck motif.
Centre crease and small tear otherwise moderate condition.

Perfectly plain teen sweaters

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1508
Wool brand: Bellmans Tri-Pli
Yarn quantity: 7-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 24-34 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Basic pattern for plain aran-weight teens raglan sweaters.

Bobble hats and Balaclavas

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1131
Wool brand: Bellmans Double Knitting,
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (1oz balls)
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Good old-fashioned windcheater hats for all the family.
Pattern has slight creasng and some writing against the instructions.

Perfectly plain girl’s twin-set

Pattern ID: Bestway A2856
Wool brand: Sirdar Majestic 4-ply,
Marriner's Heritage Shrink-less Botany 4-ply or Lister's Lavenda 4-ply

Yarn quantity: 10-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12, 12-14 years

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Typical 1950s girl-wear in 5 sizes. collar

Perfectly plain young girl's twin-set

Pattern ID: Bestway A2770
Wool brand: Penelope's WB Melody 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 8 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 2-4 and 4-6 years

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm and 3mm
or 2¾mm and 3¼mm for larger size

Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 44 rows or
32sts x 44 rows for larger size

Price: SOLD

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Description: Typical 1950s girl-wear - cute peter-pan collar

Colourful baby outfit

Pattern ID: Spectrum 7115
Wool brand: Spectrum DK
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (50g balls)
Sizes: 16 - 22 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Brightly coloured outfit for a baby.

Late fifties classic plain cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3616
Wool brand: Jaeger Orlon, Dappelwul 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic fifties Jaeger pattern in moderately good condition.

Casual tunic oversweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4644
Wool brand: Spiral Spun, Matchmaker DK
Yarn quantity: 13-16 (50g balls) +3 contrast
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 28rows in st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Long plain oversweater in garter stitch.

Chunky mohair cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4621
Wool brand: Mohair Spun with glitter
Yarn quantity: 16-20 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 21rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Womens plain mohair cardigan with collar and pockets.

Summery overblouse with crochet hat

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4457
Wool brand: Jaeger Clarendon
Yarn quantity: 11-20 (25g balls) + 5 contrast
(1 ball for the hat)

Sizes: to fit 32-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm, and 3¾mm
(5mm hook for the hat)

Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows in st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Man or woman's open-neck casual sweater with striped collar.

Chenille cable and bobble chunky sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 4838
Wool brand: Patons Chenille
Yarn quantity: 17 (50g balls)
Sizes: one size to fit 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky chenille oversize cable sweater.

Chevron eyelet sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1452
Wool brand: Hawaii
Yarn quantity: 10-14 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 28-36 inch chest size

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Women/teens summer sweater (though not swimwear I think!)

Long waistcoat in crochet

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4709
Wool brand: Tricel Nylon 4 ply Crepe
Yarn quantity: 12-14 (20g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest size

Wool weight: 4 ply
Hook size: 3mm and 3½mm
Tension: 1 pattern to 1½ ins

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic seventies long crochet gilet with laced bodice.

Classic "Town and Country" tunic sweater

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 213
Wool brand: Aran Knit
Yarn quantity: 15-16 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest size

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic aran-weight tunic sweater; being of the right era and so very striking, I believe this is modelled by the lovely Joanna Lumley.
Note that there is slight wear to front photo - as shown.

Shell-crochet shift dress with cap sleeve

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4736
Wool brand: Tricel Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 24-35 (20g balls)
Sizes: 36-46 inch chest size

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 3mm and 4mm
Tension: 2 patterns to 1.5 inches

Price: SOLD

Description: Crochet dress with tie belt.

Shell-crochet dress and sun hat

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4681
Wool brand: Tricel Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 19-25 (20g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest size

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 3½mm and 4mm
Tension: 3 patterns to 4.5 inches

Price: SOLD

Description: Shell pattern crochet dress with matching flower pot sun hat..

Summer holiday camisole top

Pattern ID: Wendy 3554
Wool brand: Miami, Capri, Mermaid, Ballet
Yarn quantity: 3-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22stsx31 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Pleasingly simple and flattering sleeveless top for summer holidays.

Cable and lace summer sweaters

Pattern ID: Emu 1295
Wool brand: Silhouette
Yarn quantity: 7-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 28-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22stsx30 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty feather and fan top for summer holidays.

Feather and Fan lace top

Pattern ID: Robin 14621
Wool brand: Rich Reward, Landscape, Columbine, Good News
Yarn quantity: 6-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty feather and fan lace top for summer holidays.

Summer holiday top

Pattern ID: Robin 13954
Wool brand: Diamante, Columbine, Reward, Landscape
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty cap-sleeve top for summer holidays.

Summer or evening top

Pattern ID: Robin 13661
Wool brand: Diamante, Reward, Landscape
Yarn quantity: 3-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Sleeveless top for hot summer evenings.
Note that this pattern is creased and well-used but instructions are readable.

Summer eyelet top with deep back V

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6466
Wool brand: Sombrero, Terry Look
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply/lightweight DK
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 23sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties summer top.

Beach cover-up

Pattern ID: Sirdar 8522
Wool brand: Country Style, Breeze, Denim Tweed, Crepe
Yarn quantity: 2-6 (50g balls)
Sizes: 6-9 years, 10-12 years, and adult

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Useful beach cover in lace feather stitch..

Summer eyelet sun-top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 7188
Wool brand: Sunseeker: Cloud 10 or 9, Soufflé, Spree, Sensation, Linen Touch, Boutonne, Contrast
Yarn quantity: 5-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, or 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 30 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties cotton summer sun-top.

Eyelet suntop with deep back V

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6783
Wool brand: Sunseeker: Cloud 9, Linen Touch, Boutonne, Contrast, Fantasie, Chainette
Yarn quantity: 7-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties cotton summer sweater.

Summer eyelet rib sweater "Cables and Lace"

Pattern ID: Marshall Cavendish 39
Wool brand: Sirdar Sunseeker Cloud 9 DK
Yarn quantity: 7-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties cotton summer sweater.

Summer eyelet motif sweater "Cool Diamonds"

Pattern ID: Marshall Cavendish 38
Wool brand: Twilleys Stalite
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-36 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties cotton summer sweater.

Summer eyelet motif sweater "Diamond Lil"

Pattern ID: Marshall Cavendish 27
Wool brand: Wendy Pampas
Yarn quantity: 10 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-36 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting (used double)
Needle size: 2¾mm, or 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 28rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties cotton summer sweater.

Summer eyelet motif sweater "Cool Spin"

Pattern ID: Marshall Cavendish 26
Wool brand: Patons Cotton Soft
Yarn quantity: 10-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran/heavy DK
Needle size: 5mm, or 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 19sts or 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Eighties cotton summer sweater.

Love all! Tennis sweaters.

Pattern ID: Patons 9455
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather, or Brilliante 4 ply.
Yarn quantity: 16-20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34- 44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Anyone for tennis? Man's or woman's ribbed sports sweater.

Family cardigans with twisted rib and cables

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1359
Wool brand: Beaulon, Superblend 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 7-21 (25g balls)

Sizes: 22-44 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Cardigans with front panels of twisted rib.

Country-walk sweaters with simple cable

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1208
Wool brand: Beaulon, Monique, Horizon, Grampian, Falkland, Sirius, Dolomite
Yarn quantity: 7-17 (50g balls)

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
- or - 6½mm, and 5½mm

Tension (10cm): 22sts (DK) and 14sts (Chunky)

Price: SOLD

Description: Unisex sweaters with cable detail in chunky or DK options.

Nautical toddler sweaters

Pattern ID: Emu 886
Wool brand: Zephyr Botany, or Scoch 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 22-34 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Kids sweater with anchor motif or Breton stripes; long or short sleeved.

Mother and daughter bouclé hoodies

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5746
Wool brand: Sheba
Yarn quantity: 10-17 (50g balls)
Sizes: 26-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky bouclé
Needle size: 6½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 13 stitches

Price: SOLD

Description: Cosy hoodies for women and girls (or boys I would imagine).

Perfectly plain retro twin-set

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2149
Wool brand: Grampian Perle, Beaulon
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Womens plain twin-set.

Classic styled sweater with collar and bow

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1561
Wool brand: Grampian Perle, Beaulon
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (50g balls) main shade
plus 1-2 contrast

Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Dimple pattern and stripes with reserved styling and colour.

Ribbed sweater and overblouse.

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1145
Wool brand: Fourmost 4-ply and Tweed DK
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (50g balls)overblouse and 13-18 (25g balls) ribbed sweater
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting and 4ply
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, 3¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts in DK and 30sts in 4 ply over pattern.

Price: SOLD

Description: Ribbed polo-neck, with smock style over-sweater.

Appealing sweater with cable welt

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1518
Wool brand: Falkland, Sirius, Grampian, Monique, Horizon, Beaulon,
Yarn quantity: 9-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain sweater with cable detail.

Summer lace panel cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2323
Wool brand: Medallion/SuperCrepe/DK wool
Yarn quantity: 16-18 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm (12 and 10)
Tension (10cm): 24sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Raglan cardigan with lace panel and long sleeved option.

Perfectly plain classic twin-set

Pattern ID: Hayfield 874
Wool brand: Hayfield Fourmost 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 19-27 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm (12 and 10)
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's twin-set with short-sleeved top and V or round-necked cardigan.

Sixties tweed DK cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 710
Wool brand: Wendy Fashionfleck DK
Yarn quantity: 17-19 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24 sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Lovely tweed yarn cardigan. Unfortunately this pattern is creased to the extent that there is a small hole worn away right in the centre - despite this you can still read the instructions so worth looking at, I think, for such a charming old pattern.

Charmingly simple fine-knit twin-set

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1047
Wool brand: Poppleton Nevada 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 13-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3mm, and 2¼mm
Tension (10cm): 34 sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Fine plain knit twin set in 3 ply yarn. Sweater with back-neck zip.
Please note this pattern has a disfiguring crease across the front image, but this does not affect the instructions.

Winter cardigan with hat and mits

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1496
Wool brand: Grampian or Brig Aran
Yarn quantity: 8 x 50g balls in main shade
and 1 in contrast

Sizes: 21-23 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Delightful wintry outfit for a toddler in Aran; includes cardigan, hat and mittens in moss stitch and traditional Aran lobster claw cable pattern.

Men's diamond textured sweaters

Pattern ID: Robin 2380
Wool brand: Columbine / Vogue nylon
Yarn quantity: 9-22 balls (25g balls)

Sizes: 38-44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Men's diamond textured sweaters.

Perfectly plain family V-neck sweaters I

Pattern ID: Robin 2826
Wool brand: Landscape
Yarn quantity: 9-22 balls (25g balls)

Sizes: 24-44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain family V-neck sweaters.

Perfectly plain Mother or daughter sweater

Pattern ID: Robin 13226
Wool brand: Aurora
Yarn quantity: 3-9 (40g balls)
Sizes: 22-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Brushed chunky sweater in child and adult sizes.

Perfectly plain cardigan with collar

Pattern ID: Robin 2924
Wool brand: Landsape/Crackerjack/Reward
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain women's cardigan with collar.

Chunky bouclé sweater

Pattern ID: Emu 3486
Wool brand: Florentine plus Double-Double
Yarn quantity: 5-15 (50g balls) plus 1 DD
Sizes: 24-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm, 5½mm, and 6mm
Tension (10cm): 12.5sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain knit sweater in speciality bouclé yarn with plain welts.

Women's over-sweater

Pattern ID: Emu 3131
Wool brand: Fiord
Yarn quantity: 12-15 (50g balls)
plus 3 balls of contrast colour

Sizes: 34-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Seventies over-tunic with bell sleeves.

Tank tops - it's the real thing

Pattern ID: Emu 6472
Wool brand: Scotch/Crepe/Bri-nylon
Yarn quantity: 5-9 (25g balls) plain version
Sizes: 24-34 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Seventies tank tops in sizes for young women.

Perfectly plain twin-set

Pattern ID: Emu 2339
Wool brand: Scotch/Crepe/Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 16-23 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-46 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's twin-set with short-sleeved top and V or round-necked cardigan.

Mother and daughter mohair cardigans

Pattern ID: Emu 3369
Wool brand: Filigree
Yarn quantity: 7-17 (25g balls)
Sizes: 20-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Mother and daughter chunky mohair-type cardigan with collar. The pattern has vertical and horizontal central crease; instructions are readable but have some biro markings by previous user.

Girl's mohair cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 6215
Wool brand: Filigree
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g? balls)
Sizes: 24-32 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky mohair
Needle size: 6mm, and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 20rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Girl's chunky mohair-type cardigan with collar.

More plain kid's school cardigans

Pattern ID: Emu 6492
Wool brand: Scotch / Crepe /Bri-nylon
Yarn quantity: 7-13 for 4 ply (25g balls)
and 10-20 double knitting

Sizes: 24-34 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Kids plain school cardigans.

Traditional plain guersey pattern in 5 ply

Pattern ID: Emu 4726
Wool brand: Guernsey
Yarn quantity: 8-18 (50g balls)

Sizes: 24-44 inch chest

Wool weight: 5 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 30sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional plain guernsey in sizes for all the family.
The pattern has some creasing and wear but instructions are clear.

Aran sweater or jacket.

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 530
Wool brand: Aran Knit
Yarn quantity: 14-25 (50g balls)

Sizes: 32-48 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 27rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Man or woman's Aran cardigan/jacket or sweater.

Man's sailing sweater

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 175
Wool brand: Consort/Hyland Superwash DK
Yarn quantity: 27-32 (25g? balls)

Sizes: 38-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's guernsey style sweater in double knitting yarn.

Waistcoats: plain or patterned.

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 207
Wool brand: Festival / Nova / Trophy / Consort / Hyland Superwash DK
Yarn quantity: 13-16 overall (1 oz? balls)

Sizes: 34-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 34rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Man or woman's waistcoat in striped colour work using slipped stitches to create the design - or in single colour with the slipped stitches making a textured pattern.

Chunky sweater in fluffy yarn

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 772
Wool brand: Sumatra Chunky
Yarn quantity: 13-16 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 17rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Wide-neck sweater with yoke textured pattern in brushed chunky yarn. The instructions are clear but pattern has been heavily marked in biro at sides by previous user.

Summer cotton slub sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1758
Wool brand: Hawaii
Yarn quantity: 13-19 (25g balls)
Sizes: 30-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Summery moss-stitch sweater in soft cotton-type slub yarn.

Intarsia llama design sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1618
Wool brand: Gaucho/Grampian Chunky
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls) main shade plus 1-2 each of 3 contrast colours
Sizes: 30-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 16rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sweater with South American influenced intarsia llama design.

Jacquard sweater with stripes and bobbles

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1720
Wool brand: Aspen
Yarn quantity: 7-12 main shade (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's jacquard knit sweater in in brushed chunky. Light horizontal crease across centre of pattern.

Perfectly plain kid's school cardigans

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1191
Wool brand: Grampian Perle/Beaulon 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 3-6 (50g balls)
Sizes: 24-34 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Kids plain school cardigans in lighter weight yarn.

Women's chenille zipped Jacket

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1389
Wool brand: Chenille No 1 and Brig
Yarn quantity: 7-9 chunky chenille and 3 balls of smooth Aran for welts (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chenille and Aran
Needle size: 4mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 13sts using chenille.

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's huntin' shootin' 'n' fishin' zipped cardigan.
Pattern has surface creasing which does not impair reading the instructions.

Perfectly plain kid's sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 4501
Wool brand: Grampian DK or 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 3-7 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 22-30 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Girl's (or boys too?) plain sweater in DK and 4 ply versions.

Plain man's sweater, with discreet cables

Pattern ID: Ladyship 5038
Wool brand: Siesta Crepe or Renown
Yarn quantity: 20-23 balls (25g balls)

Sizes: 38-44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Very plain man's sweater, with discreet cables.

Waistcoat and skirt suit

Pattern ID: Pingouin 6919
Wool brand: Crylor DK or Sport
Yarn quantity: 8-11 for suit (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

Wool weight: DK and Aran versions
Needle size: 4mm/3¼mm or 5mm/4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30rows for DK
or 20sts x 28rows for Aran

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic late sixties suit with skirt and waistcoat in simple textured check pattern; two sets of instructions for double knitting and Aran.

Patchwork floral cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 6227
Wool brand: Monte Cristo
Yarn quantity: 8 for main shade plus 2 each of 5 contrast colours (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Patchwork floral cardigan illustrated in two colourways: ecru pastel base and navy jewel base (with and without fringing).

Aran sweater with lobster-claw cable

Pattern ID: Argyll 912
Wool brand: Ferntex/Berber/Sportsday
Yarn quantity: 14-22 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 34-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Man or woman's traditional Aran.

Short-sleeved bouclé cotton top

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6677
Wool brand: Bubbly
Yarn quantity: 4-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Speciality DK
Needle size: 3¾mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Short-sleeved cotton bouclé top.

Plain sweater with decorative roll-neck

Pattern ID: Lister / Lee Target K1171
Wool brand: Lady Love/Motoravia/Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 8-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain sweater with decorative roll-neck and drawstring waist..

Plain roll-neck raglan sweater

Pattern ID: Lister / Lee Target 625
Wool brand: Double Crepe Courtelle Nylon, Eurospun Terylene and Wool, Lavenda or Motoravia DK, Lochinvar or Loch Isle DK etc!
Yarn quantity: 9-18 balls (25g balls)
Sizes: 24-34 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Child or young teen boy's roll neck plain sweater.
I have listed only a few of the fascinating yarn brands suggested for this pattern (multiple variants on the popular 60s bri-nylon trend); this particularly wide choice was a result of the amalgamation of several companies - a clear case for consolidation!

Man's fisherman's rib sweater

Pattern ID: Lee-Target 6355
Wool brand: Motoravia 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 10-20 balls (1 oz balls)

Sizes: 38-42 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional man's sweater in fisherman's rib.

Chunky man's textured rib sweater

Pattern ID: Lister N2426
Wool brand: Double Six Triple
Yarn quantity: 15-16 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 38-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's sweater in an interesting yet simple ribbed effect achieved by alternating rows of 1x1 rib and plain knitting.

Perfectly plain Mother and daughter cardigans

Pattern ID: Lister-Lee 1276
Wool brand: Motoravia/Lady Love/Crepe
Yarn quantity: 4-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 22-44 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain Mother and daughter cardigans with collar.

Family Lopi sweater or cardigan

Pattern ID: Icelandic S100
Wool brand: Softspun
Yarn quantity: 4-10 (50g balls) main shade plus 2-5 each of two contrast colours
Sizes: 24-46 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Family Lopi style sweater or cardigan.

Textured family sweaters

Pattern ID: Hermit 187
Wool brand: Double Knit Sheen, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 10-26 (25g? balls)
Sizes: 26-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 28rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain Family sweaters with simple textured pattern.

Child's Fair-Isle detail cardigan/sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4290
Wool brand: Sugar 'n' Spice/Crepe/ Majestic/Country Style DK
Yarn quantity: 3-8 (50g balls) in main shade plus 2 contrast colours
Sizes: 22-32 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Child's cardigan or sweater with Fair Isle panel at welt and cuff..

Children's ribbed sweaters in DK and 4ply

Pattern ID: Sirdar 3194
Wool brand: Snuggly/Crepe/Majestic/
Country Style DK and 4 ply

Yarn quantity: 4-6 balls DK (50g balls)
or 3-4 balls for the 4 ply version

Sizes: 22-26 inch chest

Wool weight: DK and 4 ply versions
Needle size: 4mm, 2¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts for DK, 30sts for 4 ply

Price: SOLD

Description: Child's plain ribbed sweater with yoke detail in both DK and 4 ply versions.

Chunky man's shawl-collar cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5385
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear, Pullman
Yarn quantity: 18-21 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 36-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's chunky sweater using a very simple broken rib stich to make a brickwork-like textured pattern.

Chunky textured sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6928
Wool brand: Sirdar: Country Style, Gemini, Leisure Time, Nomad
Yarn quantity: 13-19 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 36-46 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Man's chunky sweater using a very simple slip/wrap technique to make textured pattern.

Trellis patterned Aran cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5123
Wool brand: Sportswool/Studio
Yarn quantity: 15-19 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 34-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Trellis pattern V-neck Aran cardigan for man or woman.

Twisted rib jacket

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6127
Wool brand: Nocturne
Yarn quantity: 17-23 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Long cardigan in twisted rib pattern with pockets, and no front closure. Nocturne was a brushed synthetic chunky aran-weight yarn.

Chunky V-neck sweater with collar

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2116
Wool brand: Pullman
Yarn quantity: 13-15 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: V-neck chunky sweater with collar; plain with a central panel in a simple stitch pattern.

Co-ordinates collection

Pattern ID: Sirdar 135
Wool brand: Country Style DK and Tweed
Yarn quantity: Variable - circa 10 balls each for main garments plus 1 contrast (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts
[Stole knitted on 6½mm needles at a larger tension]

Price: SOLD

Description: This is a collection of co-ordinated outfits knitted in plain and tweed matching yarns. As well as the sweater, skirt, cardigan and scarf, it includes a further jacket and stole pictured on the back of the leaflet.
[I cannot help observing that the 3 models look like some progressive 1980s theatrical production of Macbeth. But don't let that put you off - it has nothing to do with the knitting...]

Bouclé cotton summer top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6640
Wool brand: Sunseeker DK
Yarn quantity: 6-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Cotton bouclé summer top knitted sideways, with diamond eyelet pattern on the sleeve.

Summer tabard top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5853
Wool brand: Sugar 'n' Spice, Brushed DK
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 6mm and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts over stocking stitch

Price: SOLD

Description: Tabard style summer top. These speciality double knit yarns are knitted on larger needles giving a larger tension.

Diamond rib cardigan with collar

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2274
Wool brand: Super Nylon/Crepe/Medallion
Yarn quantity: 17-21 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Cardigan with patterned travelling rib body and plain sleeve.

Lighter weight Aran style cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2209
Wool brand: Crepe/Medallion
Yarn quantity: 18-23 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Aran style cable cardigan in double knitting weight.
This is a 4-page pattern which is in good overall condition; however the outer folded pages have become detached along the spine.

Open neck sweater with collar

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2095
Wool brand: Super Nylon / Crepe / Gold Seal
Yarn quantity: 14-17 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain sweater with open neck and ribbed collar.

Chevron eyelet pattern sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar B7062
Wool brand: Country Style/Crepe
Yarn quantity: 6-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Chevron eyelet-pattern sweater.

Eyelet-lace pattern cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6042
Wool brand: Majestic/Country Style/Crepe
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Diamond eyelet-lace pattern cardigan with collar

Perfectly plain fine sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2221
Wool brand: Majestic/Talisman/Gaiety 3ply
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 32sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain sixties-style sweater with back neck zip; long or ¾ sleeves.

Lighter-weight cabled cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6695
Wool brand: Crepe/CountryStyle/Talisman
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 34sts over cable pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Simple cable cardigan with pockets

Two fine women’s cardigans

Pattern ID: Sirdar C7169
Wool brand: Sirdar Crepe/CountryStyle 4ply
Yarn quantity: 5-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Two cardigans: chevon eyelet pattern, or plain; V or round neck.

Eyelet pattern summer top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6207
Wool brand: Sirdar Terry Look
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply/light-weight DK
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Loose summer top with drawstring waist, in a simple zig-zag eyelet pattern.

Sparkly evening top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6730
Wool brand: Sirdar Secrets DK
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (50g balls)

Sizes: 30-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts over drop-stitch pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: Loose-style evening top with slash back (see inset in picture) using a sparkly DK. The pattern is a dropped garter stitch (every row knit).

Women's summer vest-style top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6212
Wool brand: Sirdar Terry Look
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply/light-weight DK
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Summer vest in open work lace stitch.

Three piece suit

Pattern ID: Patons 8605
Wool brand: Diploma or Beehive 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 5,11,7-9,17,10: 50g balls
(Sweater, Cardigan, Skirt)

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Fabulous rib/cable pattern suit with 3 pieces.

Sleeveless summer top

Pattern ID: Patons 7400
Wool brand: Patons Cotton Perlé
Yarn quantity: 7-10 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 31rows (over pattern)

Price: SOLD

Description: Ladies' sleeveless cotton summer top in fan/feather lace with slash neck. Option of ribbed or wave-lace welt and drawstring waist.

Cardigan and slipover with cable panel

Pattern ID: Robin 15256
Wool brand: Robin New World DK
Yarn quantity: 12-17 balls (50g balls);
7-11 balls if sleeveless

Sizes: 30-46 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Cardigan or sleeveless waistcoat/slipover with vertical ribbed cables and twisted moss stitch.

Children's simple cable cardigan or sweater

Pattern ID: Phildar 5237
Wool brand: Sagittaire, Brisants
Yarn quantity: 4-7 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 22-32 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size:3mm and 3½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Child's V-neck cardigan or round-neck sweater in plain stocking stitch with centred cable at front.

Children's plain twinset.

Pattern ID: Patons 9418
Wool brand: Nylox, Cameo Crepe, Beehive or Purple Heather 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 7-9 balls (1oz balls) for cardigan, 5-6 for sweater
Sizes: 24-34 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Child's lightweight plain V or round-neck cardigan and short-sleeved high-neck sweater.
"Pre-teen fashion in Patons 4 ply, Raglan jumper, V-neck and button-through cardigans in classic stocking stitch. Just right for youg girls 6-11 years."
Light surface creasing on cover picture; no signs of wear to the instructions.

His and Her chunky yoked sweaters

Pattern ID: Patons 7138
Wool brand: Beehive Shetland or Husky
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (50g balls) in main shade; 3+1 in two contrasts.
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm, 6mm and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 20 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Traditional chunky patterned yoke sweaters in Lopi style.

Simple baby dresses

Pattern ID: Patons 9837
Wool brand: Patons Baby Courtelle, Brilliante, or Beehive
Yarn quantity: 4-6 balls (1 oz balls)

Sizes: 18-21 inch chest

Wool weight: 3ply and 4ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3mm, 2¾mm, 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36rows in 4 ply,
and 32sts x 40rows in 3 ply

Price: SOLD

Description: Baby dresses in 4 ply and 3 ply options. eyelet and garter stitch stripes.

Summer top with V-back

Pattern ID: Wendy 2658
Wool brand: Wendy Ikon
Yarn quantity: 5-6 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran bouclé/slub (cotton mix)
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 26rows (st st)

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's short-sleeved plain knit summer top with V-back.

Lacy summer top

Pattern ID: Wendy 2398
Wool brand: Wendy Pampas
Yarn quantity: 4-5 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting (cotton mix)
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32rows (over pattern) 22sts x 40rows (over garter st)

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's charming sleeveless summer top in lace pattern.

Light-weight sweater with neck detail

Pattern ID: Wendy 2392
Wool brand: Wendy 4 ply Ascot, Shetland, Courtellon, Choice
Yarn quantity: 5-7 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's plain short-sleeved sweater with simple eyelet pattern at the neck.

Girl's embroidered cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 2130
Wool brand: Wendy Fashion, Courtellon
Yarn quantity: 9-16 balls (25g balls)

Sizes: 24-32 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38rows (over rice st)

Price: SOLD

Description: Girl's V-necked cardigan in cable and rice stitch with applied embroidered flowers.

Collared sweater and scarf

Pattern ID: Wendy 1605
Wool brand: Wendy DK, Marina, Courtellon
Yarn quantity: 16-21 balls (25g?? balls)

Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's simple V-neck sweater with collar plus scarf.

Chunky fifties cardigan with bracelet length sleeves

Pattern ID: Templeton's 1204
Wool brand: Templeton Hi-Ply or Fisherknit
Yarn quantity: 25-29 balls (1oz balls)
Sizes: 36-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky/Aran
Needle size: 6½mm and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 13.5sts (over pattern)

Price: SOLD

Description: Women's chunky twisted rib pattern cardigan with pockets, high neck, and three-quarter (bracelet) length raglan sleeves.

Icelandic Lopi 1

Pattern ID: Samband 45
Wool brand: Samband Lopi Icelandic Wool
Yarn quantity: 5-7 balls main (100g balls)
plus 2 and 1 of 2 contrasts

Sizes: 36-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Lopi (chunky single ply)
Needle size: 6mm and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts (st st)

Price: SOLD

Description: Super pattern for traditional Lopi sweater or cardigan.

Cable and bobble sweater II

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1857
Wool brand: Emmerdale DK or Tweed
Yarn quantity: 10-11 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 30rows (over pattern)

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic womens cables and bobble pattern crew neck sweater.

Adult long cardigan, hat, and child's jacket

Pattern ID: Phildar 9901
Wool brand: Phildar Brisants, Sagittaire
Yarn quantity: 17-21 balls (50g balls) for adult and 7-11 for child

Sizes: 24-32 and 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3½mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 44 rows (child);
27sts x 40 rows for adult (over patterns)

Price: SOLD

Description: Two completely different patterns for the price of one!
Child's jerkin-style hoodie in a brioche stitch, and adult's super long cardigan with collar in a cable rib pattern - with matching beanie hat.
Pattern in generally good condition with some light pencil markings on adult portion of the pattern.

Mother and daughter long waiscoats

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1299
Wool brand: Poppleton DK, Defiance, Invincible, Dandy, Pageant, Pastelle, Nylon and Crepe.
Yarn quantity: 14-20 balls (25g??)
Sizes: to fit 28-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting (knit 2 strands tog)
Needle size: 6½mm (No 3)
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 24rows
(garter st)

Price: SOLD

Description: Long straight "mother and daughter" waistcoats with bands of eyelets and garter stitch pattern.

Intarsia block pattern sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 3998
Wool brand: Pure Wool Superwash Sport, and Chenille

Wool weight: Aran
Tension (10cm): 18sts over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9 x 7inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Round neck waisted intarsia sweater knitted in a mixture of plain yarn and chenille. Pattern chart included.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 10 x 50g balls in main shade, 2 balls in one contrast and 1 ball in each of 6 further contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 7 and 9 (4½mm and 3¾mm) needles.

Plain or striped crew-neck sweater and shawl

Pattern ID: Copley 9243
Wool brand: Cara Mia

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9 x 7inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Mother and daughter, batwing sweater and shawl. Plain or striped versions, with round neck; sweater is knitted sideways to obtain vertical striping. Pattern for simple garter stitch shawl included.
Cara Mia was a slightly fluffy double knitting yarn.

Pattern size: Chest size 28 - 38 inches, [shawl 48 or 56 inches wide].

Wool quantity required: 6-9 x 40g balls for sweater, 3 or 4 balls for the shawl.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles, [No 4 or 6mm for shawl]

Lady's fisherman's rib jacket

Pattern ID: Wendy 2420
Wool brand: Wendy Chablis

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 15sts x 28rows over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Fishermans rib jacket with dolman sleeve; knitted sideways in several pieces, from cuff to cuff.

Pattern size: Chest size 32- 38 inches

Wool quantity required: 21-23 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 5 and 7 (5½mm and 4½mm) needles.

Cap-sleeve summer cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9286
Wool brand: Soft Cotton, Silky Look, Country Style DK

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11 x 8 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty cap-sleeve summer cardigan, with lace edge.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 5 - 8 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Kids jerkin "hoodie" style sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 3996
Wool brand: Snuggly DK, Chatterbox or Pearls.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Baby jerkins with front pocket and hood; waistcoat option. Knitted plain in stocking stitch.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 to 26 inches (0-3 months to up to 6 years)

Wool quantity required: 3-7 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 4 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Wave pattern baby cardigans

Pattern ID: Sirdar 3846
Wool brand: Snuggly 4 ply

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 32sts x 40rows over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Baby round or V-neck cardigans with simple wave pattern.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 to 22 inches

Wool quantity required: 2-4 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Baby sweater with lace panel

Pattern ID: Wendy PP821
Wool brand: Peter Pan 4 ply

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 34rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Baby round neck raglan sweater with simple lace panel in 2 sizes.

Pattern size: Chest size 18 or 20 inches (6-12 months or 1-2 years)

Wool quantity required: 2 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Lace panel dolman sweater

Pattern ID: Emu 1098
Wool brand: Superwash 4 ply

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36 rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic 1980s styling: round neck top with lace panels front and back and also on drop dolman sleeves.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-10 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Lacy summer short sleeved top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 8930
Wool brand: Cotton Crepe DK or Mercerised Cotton DK

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 21sts x 31rows over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty lace pattern summer sweater with folded round neck and elbow-length drop shoulder sleeeves; pattern for 3 colour version.
[But wouldn't it be nice in plain white or ecru?!]

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 5-6 x 50g balls in main shade and 3-4 in each of two contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Slimline stripes or baggy rib style tops

Pattern ID: King Cole 2005
Wool brand: Big Value Cotton Look

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cm): 20sts over moss stitch

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Cotton V-neck sleeveless sweater, with pretty coloured vertical stripes - plus loose simply-styled plain rib top.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 -38 inches

Wool quantity required: 3 x 100g balls plus 1 in contrast; 4 for plain version.

Needle size: Nos 6, 8 and 10 (5mm, 4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Striped bobble sweater

Pattern ID: King Cole 2003
Wool brand: Big Value Cotton Look

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cm): 20sts over moss stitch

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Cotton V-neck sweater, with stripes of coloured bobbles and intarsia colour segments.

Pattern size: Chest size 28- 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 4-5 x 100g balls plus 1 each in two contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Collared summer top

Pattern ID: Robin 14666
Wool brand: Chic Fashion

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 18sts x 30sts

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Sleeveless bouclé top with lace panel and Peter Pan style collar.

Pattern size: Chest size 30- 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 4-5 x 50g balls

Needle size: Nos 6 and 10 (5mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Grandma's choice for baby cardigans

Pattern ID: Robin 792
Wool brand: Baby 3 ply

Wool weight: Three ply fingering
Tension (10cmx10cm): 30sts x 38rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Three styles of practical baby cardigans with hat and bootees. An early pattern in delicate condition; some creasing and wool shop stamp as seen.

Pattern size: Chest size 19 - 20 inches

Wool quantity required: 2 oz for each cardigan plus contrast where shown.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 11 (3¼mm and 3mm) needles.

Slimline sweater (long or short sleeved)

Pattern ID: Robin 2381
Wool brand: Columbine, Bri-Nylon, Vogue, Tricel-Nylon Perle.

Wool weight: Four ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: V-neck sweater with slimming rib panels over the waist; versions for long or short sleeves.

Pattern size: Chest size 38 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 11-16 x 25g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10, 11, and 12 (3¼mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm) needles.

Summer cardigan in openwork pattern

Pattern ID: Robin 13701
Wool brand: Columbine, Landscape, or Reward.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 18sts x 23rows over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Short-sleeved summery cardigan; knitted in an open stitch, achieved very simply through uneven needle sizes; reminiscent of older patterns from the 1940s, where the sleeves would have been a slightly longer elbow-length, and the shoulders squarer.

Pattern size: Chest size 28 - 36 inches

Wool quantity required: 4-6 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles plus one size 000 (10mm).

Honeycomb and diamond Aran cardigan

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 291
Wool brand: Aran Knit or Aran Tweed

Wool weight: Aran
Tension (10cmx10cm): 18sts x 23rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Honeycomb and diamond pattern, raglan, Aran cardigan with option of V-neck or collar. Creases across pattern centre as shown in the picture. [I just can't resist drawing attention to the expression on those kids' faces.... whatever made them think "o yes this is the perfect model pose we are looking for"?]

Pattern size: Chest size 26 - 32inches

Wool quantity required: 11-15 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 7, 9 and 10 (4½mm, 3¾mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Fine-gauge lacy sweater

Pattern ID: 3Suisses 670
Wool brand: Tamarinda

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 35sts x 48rows measured over the pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Lacey sweater knitted in fine gauge wool.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-10 50g balls

Needle size: Nos 12 and 14 (2¾mm and 2mm) needles.

Vintage baby cardigans

Pattern ID: Marriner 350
Wool brand: Heritage Super Cradlewool

Wool weight: 3 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 30sts

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty, practical, and perhaps unusual set of baby cardigans. Pattern elderly and delicate; creased and slightly torn at the edges.

Pattern size: Ages 6-18 months (Chest size approx. 22 inches for the larger size)

Wool quantity required: 2 oz with small amounts of contrast wools.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Family Yoked Sweaters

Pattern ID: Abigail 3119
Wool brand: Abigail Chunky

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 14sts x 18rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky sweaters for all the family; traditionally these types of design are for Icelandic Lopi wool, with the yoke knitted in the round on a circular needle.

Pattern size: Chest size 24 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 2-6 x 100g balls in main shade and 1 each of two contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 3 and 6 (6½mm and 5mm) needles.

Three colour crochet sweater

Pattern ID: Wendy 3043
Wool brand: Matina

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 18 sts x 10 rows over trebles

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty summery sweater in crochet with knitted welts and cuffs. Pattern creased down centre and holes punched at side to fit into loose leaf binder.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 38inches

Wool quantity required: Sweater: 5-6 50g balls in main shade plus 3 balls each of 2 contrast colours.

Needle size: No 7 (4½mm) crochet hook, and No 10 (3¼mm) needles.

Short/cropped tops

Pattern ID: Wendy 1254
Wool brand: Courtellon, Courtelle Crepe DK, or Tricel Nylon Crepe.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 30 rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Stylish short length, plain knit, sweater, with low round neck and set in sleeves. Options for three-quarter and short sleeve, with instructions for plain or striped version. As usual for the 70s, model wears the short sleeves over a shirt; however, from memory, three-quarter sleeves were not so common.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 38inches

Wool quantity required: 10-12 balls.
Note that I do not know the size of the balls - but given that the suggested brands are all synthetics, and the style is a skimpy short sleeved sweater it seems possible they are 25g.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Striped cardigan and sweater set

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5584
Wool brand: Superwash, Wash'n'Wear, Double Crepe, Tricel Nylon DK
Yarn quantity: 17-22 x 25g balls in light shade and 16-19 in darker shade, for both items.
Sizes: Chest size 32 - 38 inches (4 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Seventies short-sleeved, round-neck top with pattern motif at welt; matching striped cardigan.

Fun intarsia piggies sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar C4582
Wool brand: Country Style DK, Sovereign DK, or Wash'n'Wear Double Crepe.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 30rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain round neck sweater with delightful intarsia piggies (saying "oink"....)

Pattern size: Chest size 24 - 30inches

Wool quantity required: 4-6 x 50g balls for main shade and 1 ball each of 2 contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Fun intarsia rabbit sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar C4581
Wool brand: Country Style DK, Sovereign DK, or Wash'n'Wear Double Crepe.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 30rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain round neck sweater with intarsia rabbit motifs.

Pattern size: Chest size 26 - 30inches

Wool quantity required: 4-6 x 50g balls for main shade and 1 ball each of 6 contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Family cardigan with V-neck

Pattern ID: Patons 7209
Wool brand: Beehive or Clansman DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: V-neck cardigan for all the family, with pockets and cable panels.

Pattern size: Chest size 26 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 5-13 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Chunky dolman cable sweater

Pattern ID: Patons C4136
Wool brand: Brushed Chunky

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 15sts x 20rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky sweater with dolman sleeves and round neck. Mainly plain with V-shaped cable pattern worked front and back.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 5-6 x 100g balls.

Needle size: Nos 4 and 7 (6mm and 4½mm) needles.

Chunky cable sweater with collar

Pattern ID: Patons C3567
Wool brand: Beehive Shetland or Diploma Chunky

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 15sts x 20rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky cable sweater with drop shoulder and collar with neck closure that now makes the styling slightly dated - but easy to omit if necessary for a very pleasing design.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 12-17 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 5 and 10 (5½mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Aran weight moss stitch cardigan

Pattern ID: Patons 9514
Wool brand: Patons Ariel

Wool weight: Aran
Tension (10cmx10cm): 18sts x 23rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: From the 1960s - Aran weight cardigan with pockets; mainly moss stitch variation with decorative cable button band. "Two ways warm: warm shade, warm yarn."

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 11-12 x 2oz balls.

Needle size: Nos 5 and 7 ( 5½mm and 4½mm) needles.

Flower-pot design cardigan or sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 4349
Wool brand: Sweetheart Pearls DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Raglan cardigan or sweater with sweet "flower-pot" pockets.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 - 24 inches.

Wool quantity required: 3-7 25g balls

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Crochet layette in baby 3 ply.

Pattern ID: King Cole 2688
Wool brand: Big Value Baby 3 ply

Wool weight: 3 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24½ tr, x 14 rows

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Pretty layette with dress, jacket, hat, and bootees, all in crochet.

Pattern size: To fit chest size 14 - 20 inches (birth to 12 months)

Wool quantity required: 2-5 100g balls

Needle size: 3mm crochet hook.

Chenille shawl in crochet

Pattern ID: Patons C4290
Wool brand: Patons chenille

Wool weight: Chunky/Aran
Tension (10cmx10cm): equivalent to knitted st st
17sts x 30 rows on No 9 (3¾mm) needles

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 12x8 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Patons crochet pattern for a glamorous chenille shawl or stole.

Pattern size: One size - width across top edge 71 inches

Wool quantity required: 10 x 50g balls (yardage unknown)

Crochet hook size: No 8 (4mm, US size G/6)

Lacey blouson or yoked sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4708
Wool brand: Jaeger Matchmaker fingering.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Diamond patterned tops with options for a blouson cardigan or a yoked sweater. Pattern has holes punch at side for loose-leaf binder.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 38 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-8 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Lacey V-neck sweater or cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4706
Wool brand: Jaeger Matchmaker fingering.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Lace pattern V-neck tops with options for a cardigan or a sweater. Pattern has holes punch at side for loose-leaf binder.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-9 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Chenille cardigan

Pattern ID: Patons C4117
Wool brand: Patons chenille and DK crepe

Wool weight: Chunky/Aran and DK
Tension (10cmx10cm): 17sts x 30 rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 12x8 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Patons knitting pattern for cardigan with welts in double knit.

Pattern size: To fit 32 - 46 inch bust

Wool quantity required: 8/9/1/11/12 x 50g balls chenille; 2/3 balls DK (yardage unknown)

Needle size: Nos 10 and 9 (3¼mm and 3¾mm)

Classic man's crew-neck with rib detail

Pattern ID: Robin 13794
Wool brand: Robin Landscape, Supersplash DK.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic man's crew-neck sweater with a particularly pleasing stitch design in rib and moss stitch.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 9-11 50g balls; or 5-6 100g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Chunky lace sweater

Pattern ID: Wendy 2713
Wool brand: Wendy Shetland, or Family Choice Chunky.

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 14sts x 20rows

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky knitted sweater with simple lace pattern. Pattern in fair condition - easily readable but creased with small tears at edges.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 15-18 50g balls.

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

Two-tone high-necked cardigan

Pattern ID: Patons C4589
Wool brand: Patons Chantal with Cascade DK.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain knitted cardigan in double knitting. High neck, contrast toning welts and simple intarsia pattern (includes chart).

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 8-10 main and 4-5 contrast 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Gentleman's cardigan

Pattern ID: Bellmans 503
Wool brand: Bellmans 4ply or DK

Wool weight: 4ply or DK
Tension (10cmx10cm): 34sts x 40rows in 4ply and 28sts x 32rows over rib pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Price: SOLD

Description: Bellmans knitting pattern for conventional man's cardigan in a simple but interesting double rib/moss stitch combination. Pattern supplied for both a 4ply and a DK version. Centre line crease (see photo).

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 16-24 oz 4ply and 24-30 oz DK (yardage unknown)

Needle size: Nos 10 or 8 (3¼mm or 4mm)

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