Vintage Patterns

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

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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...).

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

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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.

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6588
Wool brand: Lyscordet, Lystwist, Galaxia 5
Yarn quantity: 1-3 (25g balls); 1 x 100g ball of Galaxia 5 will make all 3 sets.
Sizes: 2-4 inches deep

Wool weight: 3/4 ply equivalent cotton
Hook size: 1½mm, 2mm or 3½mm depending on design.
Tension (3cm): white: 6dc; pale blue: 8tr; natural: 8dc.
The pink design has a small motif which is 2cm.

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Description: This was an idea from an earlier century and especially popular during WW2 to makeover existing clothes with minimal materials and at little expense; (also I believe the cotton you could use was "off the ration"). However, this pattern was printed in the 1980s, when such frilled collars and cuffs became quite fashionable again
The pattern in excellent condition.

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

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

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Description: Plain sixties twinset.
The pattern has a vertical crease, and small tears at the front edge, but the instructions are not affected.
Note that there are two versions of this pattern - the later edition (sold) can be seen under "SOLD" category with a different photo (or search on 1072e).

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6201
Wool brand: Majestic, Country Style, Was'n'Wear Crepe, Sugar'n'Spice
Yarn quantity: 9-11 for camisole,
13-15 for cover-up cardigan (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

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Description: Quite delightful sleeveless twin-set for summer with pretty colour bands, eyelet detail, and picot edgings.
The pattern is in new condition.

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

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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.

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

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

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5569
Wool brand: Wash'n'Wear or Fontein or Tricel Nylon Crepe, Prelude
Yarn quantity: 7-10 for camisole,
15-22 for cardigan (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

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Description: Square-neck wide rib camisole, and matching cardigan with eyelet pattern. The patterrn is in good condition

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

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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).

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5322
Wool brand: Kalahari, Pure Cotton, Java, Contemporary Cotton
Yarn quantity: Tunic: 12-15 50g balls; cardigan: 7-11 50g balls
Sizes: To fit 30 - 40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

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Description: Two different summer designs originally made in cotton blends. Click on picture to see both designs.
The pattern is in good order.

Pattern ID: Lee Target 1415
Wool brand: Motoravia Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34 - 38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Worsted
Needle size: 6½mm and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts

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Description: Ribbed cardigan calling for Motoravia DK which was always pretty standard however the needle size called for is larger than usual with a larger tension.
The pattern has some surface creasing which affects the cover photo but not the instructions.

Pattern ID: Strutts 7001
Wool brand: Strutt's Glove Cord
Yarn quantity: 2-3 balls +1 contrast (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit an 6-9 inch hand (3 sizes)

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

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Description: Gloves for men, ladies, and juniors.The gloves are knitted over 4 needles.

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

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

Pattern ID: Pingouin 138
Wool brand: Alpin 4 ply or Envol (pure Orlon)
Yarn quantity: 7 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 36 inch chest (1 size)

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

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Description: Classic plain cardigan in one size only. This is a cardigan pattern - the picture in the top right refers to their interesting instructions as to how you might wear it: "This is a stocking stitch cardigan, which turned back to front, serves also as a jumper....".
On to of that the pattern has an interesting name "Dragobert" - look him up...
The pattern has a vertical crease (not shown) which affects the cover photo but not the instructions; there is a tear at the edge of the pattern.

Note that although the pattern quantities are in grams, the pattern is from the 1960s - that's because these were French imports - Pingouin taking the country by storm - the second wave after the Battle of Hastings.

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9562
Wool brand: Rafaella, Softspun DK
Yarn quantity: 8-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-54 inch chest (6 sizes).

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

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Description: Pleasing summery cardigan intended for linen/cotton blend. The stitch pattern is a kind of reverse "nosegay" - very pretty.

Pattern ID: Twilleys 9079
Wool brand: Freedom Spirit
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 28 rows over rib when slightly stretched

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Description: A pleasing wearable design for the winter.

Pattern ID: Robin 2703
Wool brand: Mosaic, Reward, Gleneagle Tweed, Columbine, Vogue, Europa, Stardust, Crackerjack
Yarn quantity: 12-17 (25g balls) in main shade plus 10-15 contrast.
Sizes: 30 - 40 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

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Description: A good looking over-sweater in one of my favourite stitches, which relies on slipped stitches to give the pattern rather than intarsia (so you only have to use one colour on any one row).

Pattern ID: Robin 2564
Wool brand: Wonderwash, Reward, Gleneagle Tweed, Columbine, Vogue, Rusticana, Bri-Nylon, Tricel Nylon Crepe
Yarn quantity: DK: 16-22 (25g balls) in main shade plus 2 each of 2 contrasts.
4 ply:14-20 (25g balls) in main shade plus 2 each of 2 contrasts
Sizes: 30 - 42 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply or Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm for 4 ply
and 4mm for DK
Tension (10cm): 26sts (4 ply),
or 22sts (DK) over garter stitch

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Description: Interesting striped sweater in garter stitch knitted sideways in either 4 ply or double knitting weight yarn.

Pattern ID: Lee Target 1810
Wool brand: Bel Air Starspun
Yarn quantity: 13 - 15 (¾ ounce balls - each about 21g)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

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Description: Beautiful sparkly knitted dress; the only crocheted element is a picot edge around the neck.

Pattern ID: Lister1811
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

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Description: Mainly plain sparkly top.

Pattern ID: Lister 1765
Wool brand: Bel Air Starspun
Yarn quantity: Knitted bags: 1 ball; crochet bag: 2 balls; stole: 10 (¾ ounce balls - each about 21g).
Sizes: Stole is 54 inches long excluding fringe and about 18 inches wide; knitted bags use 4½ inch or a 6½ frame.

Wool weight: 4 ply equivalent
Needle size: 3¼mm needles or 3¼mm hook
Tension (10x10cm): 28st x 36 rows on 3¼mm needles

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Description: Set of sparkly evening accessories - the glitter yarn is a 4 ply equivalent. Includes a stole and bag in crochet, and two knitted bag options.
These might be additions to your "Glamourous Occasion Set"!

Pattern ID: Emu 2385
Wool brand: Plumage
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 9-12 (2 oz balls); Jumper: 8-12 balls ; Skirt: 7-9 balls
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Bouclé double knitting
Needle size: 5½mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows on 5½mm needles

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Description: Cardigan/jacket, jumper, and and skirt suit, in double moss stitch using a chunky tweed yarn; contrast is in a smooth DK, stitched on afterwards. "Plumage" looks like a lofty tweed double knitting yarn but knits up thicker on larger needles as it's a bouclé; it came in 2 oz balls (56g).

Pattern ID: Emu 2500
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Acrilan
Yarn quantity: Shirt: 9-13 (1oz balls) main shade and 3-4 contrast. Sweater (one size only): 9 main, 6+3 of 2 contrasts.
Stockings: 9.
Sizes: Shirt: to fit 30 - 40 inch chest (6 sizes).
Sweater to fit 34-35 inch chest (1 size).
Stockings: 9-10 inch foot, length 24-25 inches (2 sizes).

Wool weight: 4 ply fingering
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 38 rows over st st

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Description: I love the styling for these polo-shirt and diagonal pattern sweaters - and as for the stockings... well!.

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

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Description: Pretty summer tops.

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

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

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

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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.

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4034
Wool brand: Summer Spun
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Guessing Quick-knit or 5ply (see description)
Needle size: 4½mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 26 rows over pattern

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Description: Womens sweater with optional collar. The pattern has a small tear, and a few light surface creases, which affects the photo but not the instructions.
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. This design is knitted in an interesting pattern using a larger and then a smaller needle on alternate rows so no clues as to the yarn weight there.

Pattern ID: PB C-283
Wool brand: Patons Rimple and Double Knitting for contrast.
Yarn quantity: 15-16 (1oz balls) in main,
4 in contrast.
Sizes: to fit 34 - 39 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

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Description: Sixties textured bouclé blazer style cardigan in three sizes, with contrast edging trim in a smooth DK. Pattern has light surface creasing.

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

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

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Description: 4 page leaflet of family socks a shown in photo.

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

Pattern ID: Emu 6767
Wool brand: Emu Easy Care
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (20g balls) with up to 1 for contrasts
Sizes: Circumference of hand: 5½ - 8 inches [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts

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Description: Jolly glove and mitten designs worked over 2 needles.

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2473
Wool brand: Baby Courtelle, Majestic 3 ply, Sunshine Baby
Yarn quantity: 13-14 (1oz? 25g? balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Hook size: 4¾mm; and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 12 1tr;1ch (pattern)

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Description: Traditional full gathered bedjacket in open work filet crochet to keep it light weight.

Pattern ID: PB 678
Wool brand: Beehive 4ply, 3ply,
Bedjacket Floss
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (1oz balls);
bedsocks: 2oz 4ply
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply
Needle size: 2½mm, 3mm, 3¼mm, and 3½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows 3ply:
28sts x 36 rows 4 ply; 32sts x 40 rows Bedjacket Floss (used double)

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Description: Bedjackets for the prim and proper.
Jacket (wool used double); sleeveless crossover; open ribbed yoke (with bow tie); bedsocks "for chilly mortals". The pattern is in moderately good condition with a tiny hole in the front cover and a few pen marks on page 3 from a previous user; instructions are unaffected.

Pattern ID: Patons 1296
Wool brand: Kismet
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (50g balls); Shawl: 4 balls.
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]; shawl: 30 inches depth at centre.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm, 3¾mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 30 rows on 3¾mm needles

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Description: Two camisoles - one with halter neck - and a shawl. Lacy patterning is created by drop stitches. "Kismet is a subtle blend of acrylic and mohair, giving a soft and feminine look while retaining machine washability"; as an acrylic yarn it had a very good yardage so bear that in mind when substituting.

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]

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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].

Pattern ID: Emu 2211
Wool brand: Scotch, Calypso, Zephyr, Super Crepe, Romany, Br-Nylon Emulon
Yarn quantity: 3 ply: 10-12 (1oz balls);
4 ply: 10-14 oz; DK: 15-19 oz
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, or Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm; or
4mm; and 3¼mm.
Tension (10x10cm): 3 ply: 32sts x 40 rows;
4 ply: 30sts x 38 rows;
DK: 22sts x 32 rows

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Description: Plain cardigan with lobster-claw cable on fronts in a choice of yarn weights. The pattern has a vertical crease and some staining which does not affect the instructions.

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

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

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

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

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Description: Set of light weight family sweaters across a range of sizes. Back is knitted plain and front has a choice of patterns (as illustrated).

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.

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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.

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5419
Wool brand: Courtelle Random Courtelle Crepe DK
Yarn quantity: 18-22 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 4¾mm, 4mm, 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension: 2 patterns to 3 inches (7.62 cm)

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Description: Crochet blazer style jacket - possibly nicer if not made up in a pastel random yarn - but that's just me.....
Note that this pattern has a light vertical centre crease.

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 1233
Wool brand: Sapphire
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 12-14 (50g balls); Skirt: 10-11 balls.
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest; 34-40 inch hips (4 sizes)

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

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Description: Stylish cable cardigan/jacket in choice of 2 lengths, and ribbed skirt.

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

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

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9485
Wool brand: Big Bamboo, Denim Ultra, Big Softie
Yarn quantity: 10-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-54 inch chest (6 sizes).

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

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Description: Chunky waistcoat.

Pattern ID: Wendy 5635
Wool brand: Osprey Aran
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Worsted, Aran
Needle size: 7½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 16 rows over pattern

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Description: Sleeveless top or waistcoat. Osprey is a bulky aran weight yarn which is knitted here on large needles in a pattern giving an openwork chunky-like design.

Pattern ID: Emu 2214
Wool brand: Tweedle, Super Crepe
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 20-24 (1 oz balls) plus 2 contrast; Skirt: 16-20 oz;
Jumper: 9-11 oz in 4 ply.
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Bouclé and 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 36 rows bouclé,
and 30sts x 38 rows in 4ply

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Description: A jacket and skirt suit in a textured yarn with a finer knit plain sweater to co-ordinate. The textured yarn is a light weight bouclé yarn, for which it may be hard to fine a direct replacement; there are quite a few DK bouclé types available and it may be best to check a tension square of your chosen yarn and adjust the size that you knit accordingly.
The pattern is in good condition.

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 for DK version
or - 5mm and 6mm for chunky version
Tension (10cm): 36sts

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

Pattern ID: Emu 2095
Wool brand: Easyknit, Baby Emulon
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 9-11 (short sleeved), 12-16 (long sleeved);
cardigan: 13-16 (1oz balls).
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

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Description: Classic plain twinsets: sweater and cardigan with choice of necklines and short or long sleeves.
The pattern has a strong vertical crease line (not shown in picture) which does not affect the instructions.

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6635
Wool brand: Motoravia, Leemont Crepe, Super Crimp Bri-Nylon, Tarantelle Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 13-15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 36-40 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts

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Description: A classic cardigan with an interesting chequer board block stitch.

Pattern ID: Lee Target 9084
Wool brand: Motoravia, Shangri-La, Leemont, Cavalier, Loch Isle, Duo Double crepe, Lorette, Super Crimp. DK or 4 ply
Yarn quantity: DK: 23-28 (25g balls);
4ply: 16-18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: DK: 3½mm; 4ply: 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): DK: 24sts x 32 rows;
or 4 ply: 28sts x 36 rows.

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Description: This sweater is worked side to side starting at the sleeve cuff. The rib effect is achieved with bands of stocking stitch and garter stitch. There are two sets of instructions - one for DK and one for 4 ply yarn weights.

Pattern ID: Patons 9351
Wool brand: Flair
Yarn quantity: 22-24 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Worsted
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 25 rows over st st

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Description: Not sure what makes it "lumber style" but an interesting patterned cardigan with optional collar.

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

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

Pattern ID: PB C1053
Wool brand: Patons Rimple
Yarn quantity: 11-16 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 30 - 41 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

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Description: Sixties textured bouclé sweaters in six sizes.

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.

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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.

Pattern ID: Copley Lotus 9136
Wool brand: Erica
Yarn quantity: 8-18 balls (50g balls);
hat: 2-4
Sizes: 26-42 inch chest [9 sizes];
hat: child/lady/man

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

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Description: Family aran-weight or worsted sports sweaters in broken rib pattern.

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

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

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Description: Perfectly plain sweaters with V neck. The pattern has a horizontal crease (not shown in photo) but the instructions are completely legible; however the leaflet is separated into two separate sheets.

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1434
Wool brand: Grampian, Superblend, Horizon, Monique brished, Beaulon
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest [7 sizes]

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

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Description: Lace pattern and stripes with ribbed yoke.

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

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

Pattern ID: Loweth 540
Wool brand: Olympus, Bounty, Royalty, Knit and Crochet DK
Yarn quantity: 1 (100g ball) or 1-3 (20g) balls
Sizes: to fit an small/med/large hand (3 women's sizes)

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

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

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6363
Wool brand: Capricorn
Yarn quantity: 6-7 (100g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 20 rows over pattern

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Description: V-neck lacy cardigan in fluffy chunky yarn. A pleasing design - fluffiness optional...

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

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

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Description: Separate patterns supplied for mens and womens version as illustrated. The pattern is in new condition.

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

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

Pattern ID: Wendy 1657
Wool brand: Courtellon, Marina Crepe, Tricel Nylon
Yarn quantity: 11-16 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

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Description: Another V-neck with half collar - a popular design form the mid seventies. The pattern is in good condition apart from the model's face in the photo which is obscured by surface tearing (not shown).

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

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

Pattern ID: Dragonfly 521
Wool brand: Botany and Tinsel (top), and Courtelle (skirt)
Yarn quantity: Top: 5-6 (1 oz balls);
Skirt: 13 oz
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes);
36-40 inch hip (1 size)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm, 2¾mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 46 rows (top), and 34sts x 44 rows (skirt).

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Description: Another sweet outfit with a delightful yoked top with cap-sleeves - knitted in a sparkly yarn. The skirt is knitted plain in 6 panels sewn together with a side zip.
Pattern has a lot of crease marks which affect the front photo (not shown fully in the picture here), but do not affect the instructions.

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

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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.

Pattern ID: PB 395
Wool brand: Patons Double Quick, Totem, Beehive Fingering
Yarn quantity: 7-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest (note: sizes dependent upon style)

Wool weight: Double knitting and 3 ply
Needle size: 5mm, 6mm, 3½mm, and 4mm; depending on the fancy stitch patterns
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 22 rows on 6mm DK; 28sts x 36 rows on 3½mm 3 ply

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Description: Four bed jackets - clockwise from top left: "Quickly knitted, easy fitting" (DK); "Quick to knit for a fuller figure" (DK - don't get excited - only up to 40 inch chest);"The cape line jacket is new" (3 ply); "Prettily feminine in two colours"; (DK).