Vintage Patterns

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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" .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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]

Description: Chunky jacket with hood.

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)

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

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).

Pattern ID: Wendy 1992
Wool brand: Monaco
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 22 rows over pattern

Price: SOLD

Description: V-neck cardigan with leaf pattern lace stitch in fluffy yarn. Rather a pleasing design - fluffiness optional...

Pattern ID: Patons 7005
Wool brand: Clansman
Yarn quantity: 7-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (7 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic cardigan - perfectly plain or eyelet pattern.

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}

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)

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].

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'

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pattern ID: Emu 2462
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Courtelle, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 16-23 (1oz balls);
Polo inset collar: 4 balls
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: SOLD

Description: An Aran-style cardigan in a DK weight yarn, worked mostly in moss or seed stitch. Includes a polo-neck inset, which covers about 6 inches down from the shoulders, like a capelet, and is worn under the cardigan.
The pattern is in good condition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pattern ID: Mercury 374
Wool brand: Mercury Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 13-15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 35-39 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic plain cardigan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Price: SOLD

Description: Iconic "Starsky and Hutch" cardigan. Man's design but down to a 32 inch chest so could fit younger folk or women.

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.

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.

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").

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.

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.