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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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Seventies tank tops for men or women.

Summer cotton sweater

Pattern ID: Schachenmayr 100
Wool brand: Reseda
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 5 ply / Sport?
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2½mm plus 3¼mm hook.
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting design of mixed crochet and knitted segments in a fine bouclé cotton yarn, with leather and shell decorations.

Longline cardigan or sleeveless tunic

Pattern ID: Keynote 510
Wool brand: Bri-Nylon, Superwash, Courtelle, Acrylic, Tricel/Nylon
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 21 - 29 (1oz balls);
vest: 15 - 21

Sizes: 38 - 48 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line cardigan or waistcoat in larger sizes, with lace panel detail.

Three jumpers in fingering 2 ply

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3398/3459
Wool brand: Jaeger Faerie-Spun 2 ply
Yarn quantity: 2 - 3 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest [1 size]

Wool weight: 2 ply
Needle size: 4mm and 2¾mm -
or - 7mm and 3mm

Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows over st st on 4mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Three different designs in 2 ply:

  1. Cap sleeve jumper in Old Shale pattern
  2. Striped lace jumper
  3. Openwork striped jumper

Cable rib summer top

Pattern ID: Emu 2192
Wool brand: Crepe, Scotch, Calypso, Zephyr, Romany,
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest size

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sleeveless spring top in a range of wool weights.

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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain raglan sixties sweaters.
The pattern has the usual vertical crease, but this does not affect the instructions.

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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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).

Perfectly plain family roll-neck sweaters XVII

Pattern ID: Bestway 3998
Wool brand: Sirdar Double Knitting Wool
Yarn quantity: 14-23 (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 30 - 42 inch chest (7 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family roll-neck sweaters in double knitting.

Family cabled sweaters V

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

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

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

Luxury Forties Shrug Cardigan

Pattern ID: PB 868
Wool brand: Patons Fuzzy Wuzzy Angora
Yarn quantity: 9 or 11 for long sleeve (½oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 or 4 ply equivalent
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3 ¼mm
Tension (10cm): 30sts x 38 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: This is a charming fluffy period shrug with short or long sleeved versions - the bolero is edged with a cable pattern. The pattern as light surface creasing.
Note that this pattern is identical to Patons P&B 244.

Sixties sophisticated mohair cardigan suit

Pattern ID: Emu 2249
Wool brand: Filigree
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 11-15 (1oz balls); Skirt: 9-13
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest; 34-42 inch hips

Wool weight: Chunky mohair
Needle size: 5mm, 4mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Early sixties smart cardigan / skirt costume in mohair.

Textured family sweaters II

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

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

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

Perfectly plain eighties crew-neck in a choice of yarn weights

Pattern ID: Patons 4610
Wool brand: Diploma Gold either 4ply, DK, Aran, or Chunky
Yarn quantity: 4ply: 8-11; DK: 10-13; Aran: 14-18; Chunky: 16-20 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 42 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply, DK, Aran, or Chunky
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm - or - 3¼mm and 4mm - or - 3¾mm and 4½mm - or - 4½mm and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 4ply: 28sts x 36 rows; DK: 22sts x 30 rows; Aran: 19sts x 25 rows; Chunky: 15sts x 20 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain sweater in a choice of yarn weights.
The pattern is in robust condition but is creased with some pen marks from a previous user.

Aran Ribbed Sweaters with accessories

Pattern ID: Felldale 17-468
Wool brand: Herdwick and Swaledale knits as aran
Yarn quantity: Sweaters: 600 - 1080g;
Hat: 110-140g; Socks: 250g; Scarf: 210g

Sizes: to fit 32 - 48 inch chest (9 sizes); socks 1 size, 10 inch foot; hat 2 sizes, 20 or 22 inches round; scarf: 60 inches

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm, 4mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 24 rows over slightly stretched rib

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Ribbed Aran sweaters - separate patterns for mens' and womens' sizes, including matching hat and ribbed socks, produced for the Lakeside Sheepskin Centre in aran-weight yarn.
Note the exciting elbow and shoulder patches! A marketing opportunity for Felldale who produced "wool on the cone" and "real suede patches".

Aran Cabled Sweaters with accessories II

Pattern ID: NT Swaledale Sweaters
Wool brand: Swaledale knits as aran
Yarn quantity: Sweaters: 7-10 (100g balls);
Cap: 1-2 balls; Socks: 3 balls

Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest (5 sizes); socks 1 size, 10 inch foot; cap 2 sizes, 20 or 22 inches round.

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two separate Aran sweater designs, including matching hat and ribbed socks, produced for the National Trust in aran-weight yarn.

Aran Cabled Sweaters with accessories I

Pattern ID: NT Herdwick Sweaters
Wool brand: Herdwick knits as aran
Yarn quantity: Sweaters: 650-800g;
Cap: 100g; Socks: 150g or 250g

Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (3 mens' sizes and 6 for women); socks or stockings 1 size, 10 inch foot; cap 2 sizes, 20 or 22 inches round.

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 24 rows over double moss stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Excellent Aran sweater patterns, including matching hat and two designs of ribbed socks, produced for the National Trust in aran-weight yarn.

Aran Cabled Cardigan V

Pattern ID: NT Herdwick Cardigans
Wool brand: Herdwick knits as aran
Yarn quantity: 1Kg cone
Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 6mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Excellent Aran jacket patterns produced for the National Trust in aran-weight yarn.

"Big Wool" Beanie Hats

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

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

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

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

Classic family Aran sweaters IV

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

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

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

Cosy Aran patterned cardigan

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1723
Wool brand: Brig for Aran, Grampian
Yarn quantity: 14-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 30 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Aran cardigan with V-neck.

A Head Start for Fashion

Pattern ID: Patons 6023
Wool brand:DK, Fiona, Ariel, Big Ben.
Yarn quantity: Super Sonic (5 contrasts held together): 2 each of 3, and 1 each of 2 DK (1oz balls);
Baker Boy: 3 bulky yarn (2oz balls);
Camelot: 5oz Fiona (DK);
Snowball: 2 Ariel (aran/worsted) (2oz balls).
Sizes: one size ("average")

Wool weight: Double knitting, Aran, and Bulky
Needle size: 7½mm, 6½mm, 5½mm, 3¼mm - varies by design.
Tension (10cm): varies by design

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Four cool sixties hats for women.

Striking Sports Sweater II

Pattern ID: Patons 9291
Wool brand: Totem
Yarn quantity: 21-25 (1 oz balls) in main plus 1 in contrast
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

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

Description: Appealing long sweater - almost a tunic - using a textured stitch pattern, with an interesting patterned high collar.
There is a horizontal crease which affects the cover photo rather than the instructions.

Cable sweater with collar III

Pattern ID: Patons 3606
Wool brand: Patons Pure Wool Superwash DK
Yarn quantity: 11-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32 - 38 inch chest [2 sizes]

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

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

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

Short-sleeved dolman top

Pattern ID: Patons 8709
Wool brand: Cotton Top, Cotton Top Streamers
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 29 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cotton bouclé eyelet patterned dolman top.

Aran Cabled Cardigan IV

Pattern ID: Patons 1760
Wool brand: Capstan
Yarn quantity: 18-24 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Excellent chunky Aran jacket with bobbles in aran-weight yarn.

Lacy yoke sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 7020
Wool brand: Beehive, Clansman
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty eyelet lace yoked sweater with bobbles in 4 ply yarn.

Scoop back lacy dolman sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 8218
Wool brand: Patons Solo DK
Yarn quantity: 7 - 9 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Loose-fit dolman sweater in lacy eyelet pattern.
The pattern has a light vertical crease.

Lighter-weight cabled bobble sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6168
Wool brand: Majestic, Country Style, Wash 'n' Wear, Superwash Wool, Fontein Crepe
Yarn quantity: 7-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 4ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 40sts over blackberry stitch (probably 28sts over st st)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing cable sweater with eyelet chevron pattern and bobbles - also my favourite blackberry, (or trinity) stitch.

Astrakhan cabled jacket

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6228
Wool brand: Astrakhan and Majestic DK
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (50g balls) Astrakhan and 5-6 balls Majestic DK
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes).

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts in main boucle yarn

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Jacket with collar and side pockets in bouclé double knitting, with welts in standard DK.

Loosely fitted summer sweater III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 7225
Wool brand: Sunseeker Spree, Souffle, Sensation, Cloud 9, Cloud 10, Linen Touch, Boutonne, Cotton Contrast
Yarn quantity: 6-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Casual summer sweater with loose fit and three-quarter sleeves.

His and Her chunky aran-style sweaters

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

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Aran-style sweater made in a chunky yarn.

His and Her chunky aran-style jackets

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

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

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

Versatile wide-rib separates

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5579
Wool brand: Courtelle Random, Double Crepe, Wash 'n' Wear, Tricel Nylon, Personality
Yarn quantity: 5-8 (50g balls) with an extra ball for longer length version
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: V-neck tops either sleeveless or with short sleeves, in two different lengths (they differ by about 2 inches). [A short sleeved jumper over a long sleeved blouse was very much a "thing" in the early seventies].

Textured eyelet summer tops

Pattern ID: Robin 1905
Wool brand: Robin Inspiration
Yarn quantity: 8-12 balls (25g)
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 32 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured summer jumpers.

Long and short sleeved eyelet pattern sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 7343
Wool brand: Clansman, Beehive
Yarn quantity: 5 - 9 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Round-neck sweaters with eyelet lace pattern and choice of sleeve length.

Lighter weight Aran-style sweater

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6568
Wool brand: Motoravia DK
Yarn quantity: 18-21 balls (1 oz balls)

Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 32rows (over pattern)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aran-style sweater in cable pattern with blackberry stitch and diamond cables.

Ribbed sweater with button-neck and tie belt

Pattern ID: Keynote 554
Wool brand: Keynote Acrylic Viscose DK
Yarn quantity: 23-25 balls (20g balls)

Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 40 rows over rib pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long raglan ribbed sweater with button-neck and collar. The rib stitch is a king of stylised brioche made by slipping stitches on alternate rows.

Sleeveless tunic or longline waistcoat

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5364
Wool brand: Candytwist, Sportswool
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34 - 40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Long line sleeveless cardigan with cable detail. The pattern is in overall good condition with a small tear in the margin.

Cap-sleeve summer top VIII

Pattern ID: Emu 2389
Wool brand: Calypso, Scotch, Bri-nylon, Super Crepe
Yarn quantity: 8-15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32 - 44 inch actual size [7 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply or Double knitting
Needle size: 2¼mm and 3mm - or - 3¼mm and 2¾mm - or - 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 46 rows [3 ply]
32sts x 42 rows [4 ply]
26sts x 32 rows [DK] over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sleeveless summer top in 3 different yarn weights. There are 3 separate sets of instructions.

Cap-sleeve summer top VII

Pattern ID: Emu 2629
Wool brand: Botany, Crepe, Scotch, Calypso, Zephyr, Bri-nylon, Acrylan, Diadem, Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32¾-43¾ inch actual size [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply or Double knitting
Needle size: 2¼mm and 3mm - or - 3¼mm and 2¾mm - or - 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 46 rows [3 ply]
28sts x 42 rows [4 ply]
22sts x 30 rows [DK] over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sleeveless summer top in 3 different yarn weights. There are 3 separate sets of instructions.
The pattern has light creasing and some marks from a previous user.

Perfectly plain classic sixties cardigan XXI

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1244
Wool brand: Bellmans Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 14-20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain cardigans with optional V-neck, round neck, and pockets.
The pattern has a heavy vertical crease which affects the cover photo but not the instructions. However the pattern is in a delicate state, coming adrift at the spine fold. I will provide a clean physical print copy and pdf pattern alongside the vintage pattern itself.

All the Rage

Pattern ID: Patons 6324
Wool brand: Totem Double Crepe, DK
Yarn quantity: 8 - 9 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 39 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 4mm
Tension : 1.1 shells x 2 rows to 1 inch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: "Latest fashion snip from across the Atlantic, the crochet vest is a super little slip-on jacket - quick and easy to make and a useful addition to your wardrobe."

Two designs for classic cardigans

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

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

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

His and Hers Cabled Cardigan Jackets V

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

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

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

Perfectly plain His and Her classic crew-necks

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic V-necks X

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

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

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

Perfectly plain family roll-neck sweaters XVI

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

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

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

Family cabled sweaters VI

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

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

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

Plain "super-chunky" waistcoat

Pattern ID: Sirdar 8973
Wool brand: Bigga
Yarn quantity: 5-8 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Super Chunky
Needle size: 15mm and 12mm
Tension (10x10cm): 6sts x 9 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Quick to knit in super-sized yarn, waistcoat/vest with collar and curved open front edge, overlapping for pinned closure.

Plain "super-chunky" jacket

Pattern ID: Sirdar 8972
Wool brand: Bigga
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Super Chunky
Needle size: 15mm and 12mm
Tension (10x10cm): 6sts x 9 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Quick to knit in super-sized yarn, shrug or jacket with curved open front edge.

Get Away Gear

Pattern ID: Patons 6243
Wool brand: 101 Courtelle Double Crepe, Totem, DK
Yarn quantity: Sweater:15-18 (1 oz balls); Scarf:12-13; Hat:4.
Sizes: Sweater: to fit 32 - 37 inch chest [3 sizes]; Scarf:10 by 66 inches; Hat: to fit an "average" head.

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: "Swing-round scarf, bobble-topped beret and sweater, in a wonderfully crunchy rib pattern - all to match in the current trend of co-ordinated casuals."
The pattern is in used condition with a few marks and light creases.

Chunky wide-rib cardigan

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1616
Wool brand: Emmerdale or Bijou Chunky
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 22rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Very wearable and (I imagine) relatively quickly knitted cosy ribbed cardigan.

Mother and daughter bolero

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1573
Wool brand: Bijou
Yarn quantity: 6-11 balls (20g)
Sizes: to fit 26-38 inch chest

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain "mother and daughter" boleros or shrugs.
The pattern is in used condition with a horizontal crease which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain family sweaters VI

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

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

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

Traditional Aran Book

The Aran Look
(Sirdar 118)

Booklet ID: Sirdar 118

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

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

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

Leaf pattern sweater with high collar

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2081
Wool brand: Grampian Perle or Tweed /
Top Nop /Beaulon / Brig / Brushed DK

Yarn quantity: 7-12 main shade (50g balls)
Sizes: 28-36 inch chest

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's eyelet and traditional leaf pattern sweater with a high collar. Illustrated in a slub effect soft double knitting yarn. The instructions are clear but pattern has been marked in pencil at sides by previous user.

Two pairs of ladies' lace gloves worked on two needles

Pattern ID: Bestway 1416
Wool brand: Greenwoods Mercer Crochet No 2 and 3 ply fingering
Yarn quantity: 2 (20g) balls cotton for lace gloves and 2oz 3ply for the ribbed woollen gloves
Sizes: Overall length about 10inches; width across back of hand above thumb: 3 inches

Wool weight: Cotton No 2 or 3 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): Lace: 28sts x 32 rows on 3¼mm needles over pattern;
Ribbed: 36sts x 48 rows on 2¾mm needles over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two different fingered-glove patterns for women: lace design in mercer crochet cotton and ribbed design ("slim fitting woollen gloves" in 3 ply - both knitted using 2 needles.

Mens socks in 3 and 4 ply

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

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

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

Long look waistcoat or cardigan

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1357
Wool brand: Bellmans Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: Sleeveless: 8-11 (50g balls);
With sleeves: 12-15

Sizes: 32 - 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line cardigans.
The pattern is in fair condition with a lot of surface creasing affecting the cover photo but not the instructions.

His and Hers textured cardigans

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

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

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

His and Hers Cabled Waiscoats II

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

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

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

Eyelet-lace pattern gilet

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6311
Wool brand: Country Style, Donegal Double Crepe, Talisman, Majestic, Panorama, Gemini Brushed DK, Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes).

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing waistcoat or gilet in double knitting.
The pattern is in good condition with holes punched in the left hand margin for use in a loose-leaf binder.

Mother and daughter sweater plus Lady's cardigan

Pattern ID: Lister-Lee K1471
Wool brand: Motoravia Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 6-14 (50g balls); Sweater: 11-14 balls
Sizes: Cardigan: 24-40 inch chest [9 sizes]; Sweater: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Mother and daughter bobble sweater and separate instructions for a lady's sized cardigan (which has a slightly different bobble pattern).
The pattern is in good condition with a few notation markings on the cardigan pattern made by a previous user; there are holes punched in the left hand margin for use in a loose-leaf binder.

Bracken Tweed Cardigan - so versatile!

Pattern ID: PB 9197
Wool brand: Patons Bracken Tweed
Yarn quantity: 18-22 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 25 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: They have used Jean Shrimpton to model this rather plain V-neck cardigan; she did appear in Patons Stitchcraft magazines in the early sixties, and it's easy to see how she soon became the world's most highly paid model - so strikingly lovely. All of the the impact of this design is achieved through the tweedy yarn. Bracken Tweed was an exceedingly nice yarn - you need to substitute something like Rowan Felted Tweed - but check your tension - as you can see, Bracken was a fairly dense DK whereas Rowan's is equally lovely but a lighter weight DK.

Chunky eyelet lace cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 2075
Wool brand: Monaco
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: V-neck cardigan with vertical eyelet chevron lace pattern in fluffy yarn - fluffiness optional...
The pattern is in fair condition, with holes punched in the left margin for use in a loose-leaf binder, and some marks from a previous user.

Cool Sixties Suit Separates II

Pattern ID: Emu 2699
Wool brand: Coolspun
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 10-14 (50g balls); Skirt: 8-12
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest size; skirt: 34-42 inch hip [5 sizes].

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: I think this is a lovely period pattern that is eminently wearable today - I especially love it in the pink colour option shown.

Zipped jacket with matching hat and scarf.

Pattern ID: Lister Lee Target K733L
Wool brand: Poodle, Poodle2, Knoppy Knit, Motoravia DK
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 8-14 (50g balls) main plus 2-3 DK, Scarf: 8; Hat: 2 plus 1 DK
Sizes: To fit chest 32 -38 inches [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Speciality Aran/chunky plus DK
Needle size: 5mm, 3¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 24rows for Poodle

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's zipped jacket with scarf and bobble hat. Poodle yarn was a chunky weight, but all the welts for hat and jacket are knitted in standard double knitting.

Light weight summer jumper

Pattern ID: Lister N1715
Wool brand: Shalimar, Lavenda, Crisp Crepe,Golden Fleece, Bri-Nylon, Bel Air
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest
[3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 36 rows on 3¼mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Open work airy sixties design short-sleeved top.
The pattern has both a light horizontal and a vertical crease, and holes punched for a loose leaf binder; however, the instructions are fully readable.

Cabled sweater in two yarn weights

Pattern ID: Keynote 512
Wool brand: Superwash, Bri-Nylon, Crepe, Courtelle, Acrilic, Tweed Fleck, Marl, Aran Wool
Yarn quantity: 11-16 (50g? balls) Aran - or -
18-27 (25g? balls) double knitting

Sizes: to fit 32 - 46 inch chest [8 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran or DK
Needle size: 5½mm and 4mm - or -
4mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10cm): Aran: 16sts; DK: 22sts over stocking stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's sweater with cables and threaded belt. Separate instructions are given for either Aran/worsted weight or double knitting yarn. Larger size range could mean it was meant also to be suitable for men.

Family sweaters, hats, and scarves in fisherman rib

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

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

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

Two-tone sixties chunky sweater

Pattern ID: Wendy 795
Wool brand: Diabolo
Yarn quantity: 12-14 balls (50g balls)
plus 2-3 contrast

Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4mm and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 17sts over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's chunky sweater with a simple two-colour pattern imitating a hounds-tooth check.

Family ribbed sweaters

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

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

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

Chunky cable cardigan II

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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: V-neck cardigan with leaf pattern lace stitch in fluffy yarn. Rather a pleasing design - fluffiness optional...
The pattern is in fair condition, with holes punched in the left margin for use in a loose-leaf binder, and some marks from a previous user.

The Classic (lightweight) Cardigan

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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic cardigan - perfectly plain or eyelet pattern.
The pattern is in fair condition with two holes punch on the left margin for use in a loose leaf binder.

Perfectly plain family pullovers III

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

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

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

His and Hers Cabled Cardigan Jackets IV

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

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

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

Family cabled polo-necks - plus hat

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

Sizes: 28-44 inch chest [9 sizes]

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

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

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

Perfectly plain women's waistcoats

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2450
Wool brand: Arctic Moss, Double Crepe, Super Nylon, Medallion, Gold Seal Acrilan
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (1oz ? balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: "Perfectly plain" except for the rather snazzy yet simple welt stitches. Choice of straight or pointed edges at the waist.

Long line tunic and trouser suit

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5049
Wool brand: Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: Tunic: 20-23 balls;
Trousers: 18-21 (1 oz? balls)

Sizes: 34-36 inch chest;
36-38 inch hip [2 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A long line high neck tunic with a centre pattern panel at front and back, and with matching bell-bottom trousers.

"Mini Hugger" summer top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5404
Wool brand: Courtelle Crepe DK
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (25g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts over stocking stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Ribbed summer top with eyelet pattern detail.
The pattern is in fair condition but has a couple of notation marks made by a previous user.

Four Seasons Nubbly Cardigan Suit

Pattern ID: Patons 9954
Wool brand: Four Seasons
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 16-21 (1oz balls); Skirt: 11-14 balls.
Sizes: to fit: 34-44 inch chest;
36-46 inch hips (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple plain-knit skirt suit, where the effect is all in the yarn type; however, it's a straight forward double knit weight yarn so you can choose any novelty yarn which knits to a DK tension.

Cap-sleeve summer top VI

Pattern ID: Patons 1182
Wool brand: Purple Heather, Trident
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lacy summer tops.
The pattern is in fair condition but has a number of notation marks by a previous user, and some light surface creasing.

Four pairs of ladies gloves worked on two needles

Pattern ID: PB 653
Wool brand: Beehive fingering 2 ply or 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 1 (1oz) ball for 2ply and 2 for 3ply per pair
Sizes: width round above thumb, 5½-6 inches

Wool weight: 2 ply or 3 ply
Needle size: 2mm or 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 2 ply: 40sts x 48 rows on 2mm needles over st st
3 ply: 36sts x 44 rows on 2¼mm

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Four different fingered-glove patterns for women: 2 designs in 2 ply and 2 in 3 ply, all knitted using 2 needles.
Note the Times newspaper dated November 1949.

Three Quick-to-knit Casuals

Pattern ID: PB 393
Wool brand: Patons Double Quick or Moorland
Yarn quantity: Cover design: 16-18 (1oz balls); long cardigan: 19-21oz; short lacey cardigan:13oz.
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest (3 sizes) - short lacey cardigan 1 size only 34-36 inch.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4½mm, and 5½mm,
- or - 3¾mm and 4mm

Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Booklet of three different designs. See photograph below. Note that the "button through lacey" cardigan is one size only up to 36 inch chest; cover design and longer-line open front cardigan are in 3 sizes.
The booklet has light creasing and has been reinforced with sellotape along the spine.
"Tuxedo-fronted Raglan"; "The Italian Line (cover design)"; "Traditional British" (not sure what's so very British about it).

His and Hers Chunky Cable Sweaters III

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

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

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

His and Hers Chunky Cable Sweaters II

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

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

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

Patons Sports Book

Sportswear Booklet
(Patons 199)

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

Booklet ID: Patons 199

Subject Matter: A booklet of sportswear.

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

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

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

Perfectly plain classic sixties cardigan XX

Pattern ID: Bestway 3833
Wool brand: Sirdar Majestic 3ply
- or - Sirdar DK

Yarn quantity: 3 ply: 9-11
- or - DK: 14-17 (1oz balls)

Sizes: 32-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply - or - Double Knitting
Needle size: 3 ply: 3¼mm and 2¼mm
- or - DK: 3¾mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10x10cm): 3 ply: 32sts x 40 rows
- or - DK: 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain sixties cardigan with separate instructions for either DK or 3 ply. The pattern has light surface creasing which affects only the cover photo.

His and Hers light-weight Aran style sweaters

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

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

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

Chicory Chic

Pattern ID: PB 1077
Wool brand: Beehive Fingering 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing jumper in fine 3 ply yarn with discreet eyelet pattern detail on the front and on the wide collar.

Chunky mohair sweater and cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4075
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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Seventies Ponchos V

Pattern ID: Patons 1364
Wool brand: Bracken Tweed, Superwash Pure Wool
Yarn quantity: Plain: 19 (50g) balls;
Striped: 15 main shade plus 4 contrasts

Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [1 size]; length from centre back down shoulder seam 22 inches

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm needles

Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 40 rows over garter stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic retro ponchos from the late seventies - the popularity of ponchos undiminished.

Cable sweater and skirt costume VII

Pattern ID: Copley Lotus 9151
Wool brand: Sonata, Golden Sovereign, Climax
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 12-15 (25g balls); Skirt: 14-19 balls
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest;
34-40 inch hips. [4 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cable panel sweater with striped detail at neck and cuff, plus false-pleat skirt.

Chevron pattern sweater and skirt costume VI

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6074
Wool brand: Country Style, Wash'n'Wear, Fontein Crepe, Superwash, Super Prelude
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 12-19 (25g balls); Skirt: 10-20 balls
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [2 sizes];
34-40 inch hips. [4 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm, 3¼mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 34sts over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chevron textured pattern sweater with collar - plus matching skirt.

Plain sweater and skirt costume V

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6476
Wool brand: Country Style, Talisman, Wash'n'Wear, Majestic, Cabaret
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 6-13 (50g balls) plus 1 for contrast; Skirt: 6-13 balls
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest;
34-42 inch hips. [5 sizes]

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

Tension (10cm): 24sts in st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain jumper with optional embroidered motif, and roll-neck with contrast edge - plus a pleated skirt.

Summery hearts button-back cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5837
Wool brand: Champagne, Monte Cristo, Sunrise, Bermuda
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes with 4-5 inches of ease]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 29 rows in st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet little three-quarter sleeve cardigan, pretty in pink slub cotton yarn. 1940s influenced square shoulders, with a design of hearts, and buttoned at the back.

Cable jacket and skirt costume III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6170
Wool brand: Country Style, Wash'n'Wear, Fontein Crepe, Majestic
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 5-8 (50g balls); Skirt: 9-16 balls
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest;
34-40 inch hips. [4 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cable cardigan with pockets, and pleated skirt.

Summer Cotton Intarsia Sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 4168
Wool brand: Southern Belle, South Pacific, or Patons Cotton Perlé, and Cotton Classic DK
Yarn quantity: 6-7 (50g balls) in main shade and 2/3 balls in first contrast and 3/4 balls in second contrast.
Sizes: Chest size 32- 42 inches (3 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Round necked, drop-shoulder, loosely fitting sweater in neutral colour intarsia segments, including some pattern detail.

Seventies Ponchos IV

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1248
Wool brand: Bellman's Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 8-10 main shade (1oz balls), plus 4-6 in contrast 1, 3-7 in contrast 2, and 2-5 in contrast 3
Sizes: Length excluding fringe 19½ or 25 inches [2 sizes].

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 5½mm, 4mm, and 3¼mm - or - crochet hooks 5mm, 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3mm.
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows knitting; 17sts x 8 rows crochet

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic seventies ponchos - one striped and one fair-isle knitted options, and one in crochet.

Perfectly plain chunky family cardigans XII

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

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

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

Short (bed) jacket

Pattern ID: PB 944
Wool brand: Beehive fingering 2 ply
Yarn quantity: 4 (1oz balls)
Sizes: actual measurement 36 inch chest [1 size]

Wool weight: 2 ply
Needle size: 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts over st st on 4½mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two ply design for a jacket. Not defined as a bedjacket, but the context of the photo, ribbon closure, and shortness of the design imply that it is. The sleeves are pleated to give a square shoulder effect typical of the 1940s (along with the hair style). The 2ply yarn is knitted on large needles to keep the tension loose, and there are panels of blackberry or trinity stitch.

Three sweaters in fingering 2 ply

Pattern ID: PB 356
Wool brand: Beehive fingering 2 ply
Yarn quantity: 4 - 5 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest [1 size]

Wool weight: 2 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 42 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet with three different designs in 2 ply:

  1. Checkerboard panel, picot edges and cap sleeves
  2. Overall lace pattern and seven pearl buttons
  3. Butterfly stitch and eyelet panel

Three new designs

Pattern ID: PB 751
Wool brand: Moorland, Bulldog, Double Quick
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 15-17 +1 contrast; Reefer: 21-23; Jumper: 14+2+1 contrasts; (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [2 or 3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, or 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet with three different designs in DK:

  • Jumper Cardigan with contrasted corded cables
  • Reefer (photographed on Westminster Bridge...)
  • Jumper with Magyar sleeves with peasant motifs

Perfectly plain women's twinsets

Pattern ID: PB 391
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: Jumpers: 6-8; Cardigans: 8-11 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40 rows for 3ply;
28sts x 36 rows for 4ply.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two classic raglan twinset options - one in 3 ply and one in 4 ply.

Plain sweater and skirt costume II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6470
Wool brand: Country Style, Talisman, Wash'n'Wear, Panorama, Majestic
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 6-12 (50g balls) plus oddment for contrast; Skirt: 11-18 balls Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest;
34-42 inch hips. [5 sizes]

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

Tension (10cm): 24sts in st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain jumper with high-standing ruffle collar and tiny contrast edge - a nod to the Victorian fashion in the eighties - plus a pleated skirt.

Summery sleeveless cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5601
Wool brand: Tropicana, Calypso, Silky Look, Denim Tweed, Country Style, Wash 'n' Wear
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes).

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing summer cardigan-top intended for a soft cotton blend double knit - very pretty.

Seventies mix and match layering

Pattern ID: Patons 2382
Wool brand: Purple Heather, Kingfisher Tricel, Cameo Crepe, Limelight Crepe
Yarn quantity: Short sleeved: 4-8 (50g balls); Long sleeved: 7-10; Sleeveless: 3-7
Sizes: to fit 34 - 40 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain light-weight layers creating the seventies version of the twinset. Quite a few combinations here, both in the wearing and the knitting options: a sweater or cardigan which can be sleeveless, or with ribbed long or short sleeves.

Shell top for summer

Pattern ID: Emu 2713
Wool brand: Crepe, Bri-Nylon Diadem, Acrilan, Scotch, Calypso, Zephyr, Romany, Carella
Yarn quantity: 8-15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-44 inch chest size [6 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply or Double knitting
Needle size: 2¾mm, 3mm, and 3¼mm - or - 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 42 rows [4 ply]
20sts x 32 rows [DK] over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Short sleeved summer top in a choice of yarn weights.

Pretty Lacy Summer Jumpers

Pattern ID: Wendy 2428
Wool brand: Dolce
Yarn quantity: 6 - 7 (50g balls)
(short sleeves 5-6)

Sizes: 30 - 40 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 28 rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long or short sleeved tops, knitted in a less dense slightly fluffy double knitting.
The pattern has some surface creasing that does not affect the instructions.

Bedjackets and bedcapes

Pattern ID: PB SC94
Wool brand: Beehive Baby Wool 4ply/Quickerknit, Totem DK
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest [1 size]

Wool weight: 4 ply, 5ply, DK
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4mm;
3¾mm, and 5½mm
3¼mm, and 4mm; crochet hooks

Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 33 rows 4ply:
22sts x 33 rows DK

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Bedjackets for the prim and proper.
Three bedjackets or cardigans and two capes.

  1. (Cover) 5ply bedjacket knitted in two colours with crochet border
  2. Bedjacket knitted in 4ply "... so effective!"
  3. Bedjacket knitted in 4ply (my personal favourite)
  4. Bedjacket knitted in DK "... adds luxury even to breakfast in bed!"
  5. Bedcape crocheted in 5ply

  6. The pattern is in perfect condition, as new.

Family cabled sweaters IV

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

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

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

His and Hers: chunky zipped jackets

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

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

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

Short bedjacket and bed stole

Pattern ID: Pingouin 788
Wool brand: Classique Crylor, or Pingoland
Yarn quantity: Bedjacket: 3-4 balls; Stole: 4 balls. Sold in 50g balls at 160m
Sizes: up to a 34 - 40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran/Chunky
Needle size: 3¼mm and 7mm
Tension (10cm): 12-14sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty bedjacket and stole in knitted eyelet pattern.
The pattern has both a horizontal and a vertical crease, but the instructions are fully readable.

Summer Jumpers

Pattern ID: Lister N1868
Wool brand: Lavenda, Bri-Nylon, Bel Air, Velora, Palazzo, Amorina, Listrada
Yarn quantity: Plain: 7-10 (1 oz balls);
Bi-colour: 5-6 plus 4-5 contrast

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest
(3 or 4 sizes depending on style)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 6mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm -
or - 6mm and 4mm

Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 20 rows on 5 or 6mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Delightful set of open work airy sixties design cap-sleeved tops.
The pattern has both a horizontal and a vertical crease, but the instructions are fully readable.

The Aran Look - trouser suit

Pattern ID: Lister N2237
Wool brand: Special Quality for Aran Designs, Lavenda Double Six Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 12 - 13 (2oz balls); trousers: 10 - 12
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest,
and 36 - 40 inch hips [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5½mm 5mm and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts x 22 rows over double moss

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Trouser suit knitted with an Aran pattern. It might seem slightly unusual but there are a number of Aran patterns of the era like this which include trousers.
The pattern has a typically heavy vertical crease, and is a little worn, but all instructions are readable.

Family gloves and mittens VI

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6111
Wool brand: Wash'n'Wear, Country Style, Majestic, Superwash
Yarn quantity: 2 - 4 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 4-12 years and average women's hands

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x32 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fingered gloves or mittens with honeycomb cable or intarsia pattern. Knitted on 2 needles not in the round, and sized from children to women's hands.

Landscape picture sweater II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4878
Wool brand: Matchmaker or Spiral Spun Spun
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls) plus 1 ball in each of 6 contrasts.
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Intarsia picture sweater - very much the "thing" in its day. Includes chart for landscape pattern. The pattern has light surface creasing.
This is another version of Jaeger 4968 made up in a "moonlight" colour scheme.

Landscape picture sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4968
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls) plus 1 ball in each of 6 contrasts.
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Intarsia picture sweater - very much the "thing" in its day. Includes chart for landscape pattern.
This is an updated version of Jaeger 4878 made up in a "daylight" colour scheme.

Six hat designs for women

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6024
Wool brand:Motoravia DK, Poodle (an approximate Aran Bouclé), or Bri-Nylon DK.
Yarn quantity: 2-5 (1 oz balls) depending on design
Sizes: one size ("average")

Wool weight: Double knitting and Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm, 4mm, 5½mm, 6mm, 6½mm, 8mm - varies by design.
Tension (10cm): varies by design

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A set of sixties hats for women.
Left to right: Poodle Cap, Brushed Beret; Brushed Ribbed Cap; Pink (Poodle) hat with ribbon; Brushed White Hat*; Lilac Cap. (* instructions also given for black and white brushed hat which is not shown here).

Gloves and mittens V

Pattern ID: Wendy 1835
Wool brand: Pure Wool, Courtellon, Marina Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: about 3 (25g? balls) plus optional 1 contrast
Sizes: 6½ - 7½ [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts x 36 rows over stocking stitch on 3mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Straight forward ladies' gloves knitted on 2 needles. Three designs: plain or with optional fair-isle snowflake, and plain mittens.

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her V

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

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

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

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her IV

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

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

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

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her III

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

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

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

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her II

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

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

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

Family Socks VI

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

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

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

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

Family Socks IV

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

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

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

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

Cat picture sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 1870
Wool brand: Clansman
Yarn quantity: 7-8 (50g balls) plus 1 ball in each of 7 contrasts.
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Intarsia picture sweater - very much the "thing" in its day. Includes chart for picture pattern.

Very easy gloves and mitts

Pattern ID: PB 1190
Wool brand: Moorland, Double Quick
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit "average" hand

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm dpns
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34 rows on 3mm over st st.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Gloves and mittens knitted on 4 needles.

Going Steady - hats and scarves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Classic Family Arans III

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

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

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

Family Aran-style Chunky Sweaters

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

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

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

Family Chunky Textured Sweaters III

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

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

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

Family cabled sweaters III

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

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

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

Family Socks III

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

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

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

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

Classic Arans I - cardigan or sweater

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

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

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

Perfectly plain "military style" cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5899
Wool brand: Monte Cristo, Sunrise, Bermuda, Champagne
Yarn quantity: 12-15 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-42 inch chest [5 sizes] - actual size: 38½-46½ ins.

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cardigan / jacket with patch pockets, designed to be knitted in a cotton mix yarn, though "any Jaeger DK" (and I would say "any DK") is suitable.

Colour block sweater III

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5890
Wool brand: Beach Cotton and Monte Cristo
Yarn quantity: 5-6 chunky (50g balls) in each of 2 contrast colours, plus 3-4 DK for welts.
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [2 sizes] - actual size 40-42 ins

Wool weight: Chunky plus Double knitting
Needle size: 5½mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 24 rows on 5½mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain, loosely fitting, drop-shoulder cotton sweater with intarsia colour blocks. Welts are knitted in DK and main part is a slub/bouclé chunky.

Tartan Clan Suit

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5849
Wool brand: Matchmaker Tweed/Twill, Prelude, Luxury Spun, Alpaca DK
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 10-15 (50g balls); Skirt: 5-9 balls; plus 1-2 contrast balls
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest;
32-42 inch hip [6 sizes].

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweater in reverse stocking stitch, with button shoulder, plus matching skirt; the diamond contrast is a knitted-in travelling cable, using the intarsia method. Not sure about the tartan reference in the sweater name - only a vague nod to Argyll diamonds.

Luxury chenille sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 6420
Wool brand: Chenille with Matchmaker DK for welts
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (50g balls) chenille plus 2-3 DK for the welts.
Sizes: to fit 30 - 40 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran/Chunky and Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 30 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweater with distinctive Victorian/Edwardian influences in the high neck and waist fitting, (the sleeves have a slight "leg of mutton" look about them too).

Luxury chenille jacket

Pattern ID: Jaeger 6419
Wool brand: Jaeger Chenille
Yarn quantity: 9-11 50g balls chenille plus 4ply oddments for embroidery.
Sizes: 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky/Aran
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 30 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chenille cardigan/jacket with optional embroidery (using oddments of 4 ply). The front pieces are knitted with mitred points rather like a waistcoat design.

Colourful dolman sweater

Pattern ID: Patons C4396
Wool brand: Patons Cascade DK
Yarn quantity: 6 (50g balls) main shade plus 3 of each of 4 contrasts
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [1 size]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Loose-fit one-size dolman sweater with colourwork knitted from a chart. At first I though this was a sideways knit from cuff to cuff but you can see from the smaller inset picture that it's knitted in two halves, one from the cuff to the centre knitted sideways, and the other from the front waist, over the shoulder and down the to the back waist (increasing and decreasing as required); the second piece is started by picking up stitches down the centre front which joins the two pieces, and the welts are knitted on separately. This is a technically interesting knit which requires you to follow the instructions carefully, and some experience would be useful I think.

Light-weight Aran-style sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5925
Wool brand: Matchmaker, Prelude, Luxury Shetland
Yarn quantity: 11- 13 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 38 inch chest [4 sizes] - actual size 37-43½ ins

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Short-waisted pleasing Aran pattern sweater in a DK weight yarn. Knitted straight to the armholes so could easily be adapted to a (more conventional) longer length.

Chunky shawl-collar jacket

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5875
Wool brand: Highlander
Yarn quantity: 11-15 (50g balls)

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky jacket with a (in my opinion) not-too-lumpy bobble pattern on a reverse stocking stitch ground - not so obvious in the photo due to the tweedy yarn; the original yarn was a "thick and thin" type available in lovely colour mixes.

Chunky cabled sweater III

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5873
Wool brand: Highlander
Yarn quantity: 8-12 (50g balls)

Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky cable sweater; the original yarn was a "thick and thin" type available in lovely colour mixes.

Chunky cabled sweater II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5874
Wool brand: Highlander
Yarn quantity: 11-15 (50g balls)

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky cable sweater; the original yarn was a "thick and thin" type available in lovely colour mixes.

Sixties "Chanel" style costume II

Pattern ID: Emu 2281
Wool brand: Spectro
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 20-24 (1oz balls); Skirt: 17-21 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest; 34-42 inch hips (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 22 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Raglan moss stitch jacket with edge-to-edge closure, and plaited border, plus a matching skirt.

Nubbly Blazer Cardigan Suit

Pattern ID: Robin 1067
Wool brand: Whirligig
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 16-18; skirt: 13-14, (1oz balls)
Sizes: (3 sizes) to fit 34-38 inch chest - actual size 36-40 ins; 36-40 inch hips - actual size 37½-41½ ins

Wool weight: Aran/worsted/DK
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit cardigan and skirt suit in a bouclé yarn. The required tension for Whirligig yarn in general on 4mm needles pushes it from a DK into a worsted/Aran weight yarn type - slub yarns tend to require slightly looser knitting; however this design is knitted on slightly smaller needles making the tension fall within the Double Knitting range.
The pattern has a very slight (barely visible) horizontal crease.

Nubbly Casual Sweater III

Pattern ID: Robin 1043
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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit V-neck sweater 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.

Nubbly Casual Sweater II

Pattern ID: Robin 1044
Wool brand: Whirligig
Yarn quantity: 13-16 (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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit "U-neck" sweater 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 is in good condition with a wool shop stamp on the cover.

Slip-stitch rib mohair sweater

Pattern ID: Robin 920
Wool brand: Shaggy Darling
Yarn quantity: 13-14 (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 34-36 inch chest (2 sizes) - actual size 36-38 ins

Wool weight: Aran/worsted
Needle size: 6½mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 10sts x 20 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aran weight mohair blend sweater with a wide collar, knitted in a slip-stitch/rib combination.
Another "original design by Amanda Laine" - no less.

Perfectly plain mohair cardigan III

Pattern ID: Robin 1066
Wool brand: Shaggy Darling
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic round neck cardigan Aran weight mohair blend.

Cable jacket and skirt costume II

Pattern ID: Patons C3537
Wool brand: Beehive Soft Blend
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 8-10 (50g balls); Skirt: 9-12 balls.
Sizes: to fit: 32-44 inch chest; 34-46 inch hips (7 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Late eighties take on the "suit" outfit including a short-waisted cross-over cardigan with cable detail on the welts, matching the pattern on the skirt.

Two-colour sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 3038
Wool brand: Patons DK: Beehive, Clansman, Moorland, or Diploma
Yarn quantity: Main colour: 5-8 (50g balls) plus 4-6 balls contrast
Sizes: 30 - 40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

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

Description: Fair-isle sweater with pleasing two-colour repeat. More traditionally this might have been made in less bright yet more contrasting colours such as (undyed sheep) shades of dark brown and cream. The sweater is straight - a simple drop-shoulder T-shape, (I think the photo could be deceptive, making it look like it has a narrower waist, widening at the armholes).

Perfectly plain fine-knit classic sixties cardigan XIX

Pattern ID: Robin 1060
Wool brand: Bri-Nylon, Casino Crepe, Sportswear
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain sixties cardigan.

Fine-knit jacket

Pattern ID: Lavenda 331
Wool brand: Lister Lavenda 4ply
Yarn quantity: 18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-36 inch chest (1 size)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Smart double-breasted jacket in moss stitch. The pattern is old but printed on robust thick paper; the spine has been reinforced with a strip of brown paper.

Jaunty beret and mittens

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack4
Wool brand: Wendy Courtellon DK
Yarn quantity: Mittens: 1 (20g) ball in each of the three colours; Beret: 1 ball in each of the three colours
Sizes: Gloves 7 inches all round above thumb; Beret to fit average adult.

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Colour block set of beret, and mittens, and no doubt you could easily make up a matching scarf if you so desired.

Lace and Cable Cardigan

Pattern ID: Bestway 3492
Wool brand: Wendy DK Nylonised, Littlewood's Keynote, Torpedo "Bradgate", Emu Scotch, Templeton's "Ayr"
Yarn quantity: 17 1oz balls
Sizes: to fit 36 - 38 inch chest [1 size]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: The first and essential thing to note is that this pattern is in a very poor condition. However it's a pretty design and I will include a clean digital copy along with the original. The cardigan is knitted in one section up to the armholes and then split so that the back and fronts can be knitted separately; sleeves knitted separately as usual.

Lady's V-neck in boucle chunky

Pattern ID: Patons 3108
Wool brand: Fiesta Chunky, Beehive DK Superwash DK
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (50g balls) chunky plus 2 balls in DK for the welts
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7½mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 12sts x 19 rows chunky

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain V-neck knitted in a chunky bouclé yarn with double knitting used for the welts, cuffs, and neck border.

Embroidered cable panelled sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 3608
Wool brand: Pure Wool Superwash DK
Yarn quantity: 9-14 (50g balls) main plus 1-2 contrast
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Patterned sweater with deep welt at the waist. Diamond and twisted cables are divided by plain panels, with a swiss-darned pattern embroidered afterwards.

Boxy rib jacket

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5886
Wool brand: Monte Cristo, Sunrise, Bermuda, Champagne
Yarn quantity: 18-21 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes with 4 inches of ease]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Stylish, long, boxy, double breasted, ribbed jacket, with a deep V neckline. The recommended yarns are all double knits, and some are slub but the version shown is (wisely in my opinion) knitted in a smooth yarn.

Summer cotton slub T-top IX

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5896
Wool brand: Sunrise, Monte Cristo, Bermuda, Champagne
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-42 inch chest [5 sizes with 4 inches of ease]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain, loosely fitting, drop-shoulder cotton T-shirt top.

Summer lace panel cardigan II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5897
Wool brand: Sunrise, Monte Cristo, Bermuda, Champagne
Yarn quantity: 12-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes with 4-5 inches of ease]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet loosely fitted cardigan, pretty in mauve slub cotton yarn.

Perfectly plain classic V-necks IX

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

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

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

Perfectly plain family sweaters XIV

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

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

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

Cable and rib mohair sweater II

Pattern ID: Patons 3675
Wool brand: Fashion Mohair
Yarn quantity: 9-12 (50g balls) in main shade plus 2 balls contrast
Sizes: to fit 30 - 40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Patterned mohair sweater modelled by 1980s East Enders star Gillian Taylforth.

Cabled mohair sweater

Pattern ID: Patons 3681
Wool brand: Fashion Mohair
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic mohair sweater modelled by 1980s East Enders star Sandy Ratcliff.

Textured summer twin-set

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5802
Wool brand: Monte Cristo, Sunrise, Bermuda, Champagne
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 10-14; Slipover: 7-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sophisticated matching cardigan and sleeveless top with high neck and collar.

Summery leaf and zig-zag sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5807
Wool brand: Monte Cristo, Sunrise, Bermuda, Champagne
Yarn quantity: 12-16 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes - loose fit]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fairly thick for a summery sweater designed to be knitted in a cotton mix yarn. Typical wide neck and loose fit of a 1980s design; back and front knitted alike, with a pleasing zig-zag eyelet pattern in a bright colour.

Cap-sleeve summer tops IV

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6539
Wool brand: Galaxia 5, Lyscordet, Lysbet
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 or 4 ply equivalent
Hook and Needle size: 3mm, and 3¾mm needles, or 3mm and 3½mm hook
Tension (10x10cm): Over pattern - knitted: 28sts x 32 rows; crochet: 24sts x 12 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summer cotton tops - one is knitted (shown in pink) and the other crocheted (shown in white). The pattern has a vertical fold.

Bolero, top, and elegant stole for Spring

Pattern ID: Lavenda 531
Wool brand: Lavenda Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 5oz; Stole: 4oz; Bolero 5oz.
Sizes: Jumper to fit 34 - 36 inch chest; Bolero 33-37 [each 1 size]; stole is 12x55 inches including the 6 inch fringes

Wool weight: Stated double knitting but tension and needles seem to imply a very loose knit
Needle size: 6½mm, and 7mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 22 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Engaging fifties set for Spring. This is an old pattern printed on thick paper but with some visible ageing to the paper plus a strong vertical crease.

Eyelet pattern sweater VI

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2154
Wool brand: Pretty Whites Lustre, Top Nop, Grampian, Beaulon, Brushed
Yarn quantity: 3-4 main shade + 2-3 each of 4 contrasts (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty, loose-fitting eyelet patterned sweater for women's. Designed to be knitted in 5 summery pastel contrast colours, (but would be equally nice plain).

Perfectly plain dolman sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2223
Wool brand: Top Nop, Grampian, Beaulon, Brushed
Yarn quantity: 4-6 main shade + 2or3 +3or4 each of two contrasts (50g balls)
Sizes: 26-36 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x36 rows over garter stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's plain DK sweater in garter stitch knitted in 2 pieces with dolman sleeve. From teen size to medium adult.

Chunky chenille crochet sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1390
Wool brand: Chenille No 1 and Brig
Yarn quantity: 10-12 chunky chenille and 2-3 balls of smooth Aran for welts (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Chenille and Aran
Hook size: 4mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 12 trebles using chenille.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A chenille V-neck sweater worked in crochet using a chunky equivalent yarn, with an Aran weight used for the welts.

Chunky knit bouclet jacket

Pattern ID: Pingouin 464
Wool brand: Pingouin or Penguin brand William (main), and Chasseur (edging).
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls) in main shade and 5oz of edging (yes they have mixed metric and imperial...)

Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 22 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit cardigan in a fancy yarn with wide collar. The pattern has a horizontal crease and some markings from a previous user.

Perfectly plain His and Her cardigans II

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

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

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

Plain sweater with narrow edge-stripe

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

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

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

Cable and bobble sweater with scarf

Pattern ID: Wendy 3833
Wool brand: Miami or Capri
Yarn quantity: 16-18 (50g balls).
Sizes: to fit 28 - 40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 31rows
[30sts x 32rows over pattern]

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky style in lighter weight double knitting bobble and rope cable sweater. There is a scarf pattern included (10¼ by 60 inches excluding tassels) which you can only just see illustrated in the photo.

Lace panel sweater with V-neck

Pattern ID: Hermit 400
Wool brand: Hermit DK
Yarn quantity: 8-10 x 50g balls.
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty V-necked sweater patterned in panels of lace and fine cables.

Sweater and waistcoat written for machine knitting

Pattern ID: Argyll 168
Wool brand: Ferntex, Sportsday, Supa-Warm, Ferndale, 4ply
Yarn quantity: This is written for 340g cones of yarn so states you need 1 cone for each colour.
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: would be 3¼mm and 2¾mm for hand knitting - for machines "tension dial approximately 8"
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 37-38 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: This is a set designed to be knitted on machines, but could fairly easily be used for hand knitting if you have an idea of the machine knitting vocabulary (for example "push xxx needles" means "cast on xxx stitches"). It is a 4 ply yarn so not impossibly fine for hand knitting.

1940s Nostalgia IV: Cable sleeve cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5977
Wool brand: Country Style, Wash'n'Wear Crepe, Sugar'n'Spice, Color Mate, Superwash
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain cardigan with cabled sleeves. 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.

1940s Nostalgia III: fair-isle patterned yoke

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5976
Wool brand: Country Style, Wash'n'Wear Crepe, Sugar'n'Spice, Color Mate, Superwash
Yarn quantity: 5-9 (50g balls) plus smaller amounts in each of 5 contrasts
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Short sleeved ribbed sweater with an embroidered plain yoke section. 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.

Note that this particular style with small panels of fair-isle were popular in the forties because you could easily cheer up a sweater in utility colours with small amounts of more colourful wool. This could be either reclaimed wool - or "mending cards" of yarn which were not rationed at all - commercial yarn companies responded by producing "mending cards" in all kinds of wild colours which fitted perfectly with the multicoloured designs. The original forties sweaters would have been in 3 or 4 ply fingering yarns rather than double knitting.

1940s Nostalgia II: embroidered yoke

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5975
Wool brand: Country Style, Wash'n'Wear Crepe, Sugar'n'Spice, Color Mate, Superwash
Yarn quantity: 4-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Short sleeved ribbed sweater with an embroidered plain yoke section. 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.

Eyelet pattern sweater V (frills optional)

Pattern ID: Argyll 378
Wool brand: Ferndale, Ambridge 4ply
Yarn quantity: 9-13 (40g or 50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweater with a vertical "bouquet" eyelet pattern panels. The lace is sewn on afterwards; it was a popular trend in the early 1980s to embellish knitwear with lace, or ribbons threaded through eyelet holes. The pattern calls for about 8 metres of lace if you want to do this.

Classic Twosome

Pattern ID: Patons 9331
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather, Brilliante
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 7-11 (1oz balls); Cardigan: 10-14 oz
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain twinset: cardigan and short sleeved jumper..

Long coat in crochet

Pattern ID: Patons 9580
Wool brand: Totem Double Crepe, Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 46-52 (1oz balls) in main shade, plus 2-3 oz contrast
Sizes: to fit 36-40 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 4½mm
Tension (5x5 inches): 20sts x 20 rows over pattern on 4½mm hook over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long single-breasted coat with contrast collar and mock pocket tops. The pattern is in very good condition but has 2 holes punched in the margin for storing in a loose leaf binder.
"Long Coat for Long Winters!".

Pretty twinset with lattice detail

Pattern ID: Emu 2525
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Acrylan
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 7-12 (1oz balls); cardigan: 12-16 balls
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming twinset with lattice patterned sleeveless jumper under a matching plain cardigan with lattice detail, and garter stitch borders.

Chunky Jacket, and matching hat and scarf

Pattern ID: Argyll 102
Wool brand: Ferndale Chunky
Yarn quantity: Jacket 20 - 24 (40g balls); hat: 2 balls; scarf: 4 balls
Sizes: to fit 32- 40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 22 rows over trinity stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky jacket worked in trinity aka blackberry stitch plus hat and scarf. Has he classic detail at the sleeve head to give the effect of faux layering.

Sweater, Jacket and matching hat

Pattern ID: Argyll 120
Wool brand: Jacket and hat in Ferndale Fashion chunky; sweater in Ferndale DK
Yarn quantity: Jacket 13 (40g balls chunky); hat 2 balls chunky; sweater: 7 (40g balls DK) plus 2 balls in contrast
Sizes: to fit 32- 38 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky and Double Knitting
Needle size: 5mm for chunky;
3¾mm and 3mm for DK

Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 32 rows for DK; 15sts x 22 rows for chunky

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: "Fashion" chunky yarn for a plain stitch jacket and hat; double knitting for a sweater in a textured slip-stitch worked in 2 colours.

(Mostly) plain V-neck cardigan II

Pattern ID: Argyll 122
Wool brand: Starlite
Yarn quantity: 7- 8 (40g balls) in main colour plus 1-2 balls contrast
Sizes: to fit 32- 38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Very simple long V-neck cardigan with optional band of colour in double knitting. An "easy knit" I would say.

Sixties jacket and skirt costume IV

Pattern ID: Patons 9050
Wool brand: Ariel Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 9-11 (2oz balls); skirt: 7-9
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple Knitting/Aran/Worsted
Needle size: 5mm, 5½mm, and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 22 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Another elegant jacket and skirt suit in an interesting four-row textured pattern stitch. Jacket (or "coat" as they describe it) with pockets, and straight skirt.
"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.

Lace panel sweater and skirt

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4954
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 8 - 10 50g balls; Skirt: 10 - 11
Sizes: to fit 32 - 38 inch chest,
34 - 40 inch hips [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: V-neck sweater with chevron eyelet pattern panels and matching gored skirt in double knitting weight yarn.
The pattern is in generally good condition with the usual vertical crease and a few working notes - including a note on the back in pencil referencing works by Beethoven - but there is also a rather charming note: A very smart alpaca suit - I feel very proud of myself!

Eyelet pattern Sweater IV

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4966
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 8-10 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 30 rows over stocking stitch on 4½mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweater with an eyelet pattern stitch separated by columns of purl stitches; the pattern is worked over 4 rows. This pattern leaflet is in overall fair condition with a few markings and a small tear but these do not affect the instructions.

Eyelet pattern V-neck cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4967
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 10-12 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: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cardigan in an all-over diamond eyelet pattern, with front pockets.

Aztec patterned coat plus plain hat

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4958
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: Coat:13 - 15 (50g balls) in main + 6-7 1st contrast + 2 in each of 3 further contrasts; Hat: 2 balls
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [2 sizes] - garment measures 42½ - 49 inches

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Colour patterned coat shawl collar, buttons, and drop-shoulder balloon sleeves. Matching plain hat.

Fair-isle sweater with matching hat

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4962
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 5-8 (50g balls) in main + 2-3 each of three contrasts; Hat: 1 ball main plus oddments of 3 contrasts
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Colour patterned sweater with collar and matching hat.

Simple plain light weight sweater

Pattern ID: Argyll 156
Wool brand: Ferndale
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (40g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 42 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit sweater with an eyelet pattern picked out as a diamond - a giant single Argyll pattern. Obviously, this could be easily omitted to give a perfectly plain sweater.

Chunky mohair sweater with mitts and hat

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4915
Wool brand: Gabrielle
Yarn quantity: 11-12 (50g balls);
mittens 2 balls; hat 1 ball

Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky wool with mohair
Needle size: 4½mm, 5mm, and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 19 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky staggered cable sweater with matching hat and mittens.

Luxury angora sweater III

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4871
Wool brand: Langora
Yarn quantity: 12-15 20g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: 5 ply or quick-knit
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 36 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: V-neck sweater with leafy eyelet panel to the front and down the sleeves. "Softly distinctive".

Luxury angora cardigan II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4851
Wool brand: Langora
Yarn quantity: 14-17 20g balls
Sizes: to fit 34 - 40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: 5 ply or quick-knit
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 36 rows over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cardigan with eyelet pattern and pockets. "Softly enchanting".

Luxury angora cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5062
Wool brand: Angora Spun - knits as 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 14-16 20g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 27sts x 48 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cardigan with pleasing textured pattern created by slipping stitches.

His and Her waiscoat plus Her jacket and hat

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

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

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

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

Luxury chenille waistcoat or slipover

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5079
Wool brand: Super Chenille with Luxury Spun for welts
Yarn quantity: 5-7 50g balls chenille plus 2 50g balls luxury spun for the welts.
Sizes: to fit 30 - 38inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Aran
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 25 rows over pattern stitch using chenille

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: V-neck waistcoat or high necked slipover knitted in an lacy eyelet pattern using cheille yarn.

Lace and Cable Sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5074
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): 27sts x 32 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing textured sweater with chevron eyelet pattern panels separated by cables, in double knitting weight yarn.

Textured Cable Sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5075
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 12- 14 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Very pleasing cable pattern sweaters in double knitting weight yarn. The pattern has a really slight horizontal crease which is just visible on the front photo.

His and Hers Fair Isle Sweaters III

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

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

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

Sixties "shirt style" sweater classic

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

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

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

Sweater and overtop

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1262
Wool brand: Superblend, Beaulon, Gaylon
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 13 - 20 (25g balls); Overtop: 7-13 in main shade plus 2 in contrast 1, and 3 in contrast 2.
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's plain roll-neck sweater with co-ordinating fair isle sleeveless overtop.

Family cabled sweaters II

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

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

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

Summer cotton slub crop-top VIII

Pattern ID: Argyll 422
Wool brand: Cotton On
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (50g balls) in each of 2 colours
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summer two-tone thonged crop top. Each colour block is worked separately in reverse stocking stitch, then sewn together, and thonged with ribbon.

Family Chunky Textured Sweaters II

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

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

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

Perfectly plain fifties classic cardigan XI

Pattern ID: Lister 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: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigan.

His and Hers Chunky Fair-Isle

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

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

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

Winter sports sweater, hat, mittens

Pattern ID: Argyll 377
Wool brand: Ambridge or Ferndale Chunky
Yarn quantity: 10-18 (50g balls) main shade plus 2 balls each of two contrasts.
Hat:2-3 main +1+1. Mittens: 2 main +1+1

Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm, 5½mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 22 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Striking eighties patterned ski sweater with matching hat and mittens.

Summer cotton slub jacket VII

Pattern ID: Argyll 424
Wool brand: Cotton On
Yarn quantity: 6-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summer jacket worked in garter stitch with Ribbon stitched edging.

Summer cotton slub crop-top VI

Pattern ID: Argyll 480
Wool brand: Cotton On
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (50g balls) in each of 2 colours
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summer block-colour crop top. Each colour block is worked separately in reverse stocking stitch, then sewn together.

Summer cotton slub tops V

Pattern ID: Argyll 427
Wool brand: Cotton On
Yarn quantity: 3-5 main plus 1 contrast (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summer tops: camisole, or loose sleeveless sweater with contrast detail. Both are made to look as if they are front fastening by the addition of decorative buttons down the front - but they are sewn shut.

Summer cotton slub sweater IV

Pattern ID: Argyll 420
Wool brand: Cotton On
Yarn quantity: 7-9 main plus 1 contrast (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summery sweater with contrast cable inserts - soft cotton-type slub yarn. The pattern has a horizontal crease from having been folded in use.

(Mostly) plain V-neck cardigan

Pattern ID: Argyll 376
Wool brand: Ambridge, Nice 'n' Easy, Ferndale, Top 20, Crystal, Starlight
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 42 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain V-neck cardigan with interesting ribbed edging detail at the armhole, giving the illusion of a waistcoat worn over a sweater.

Drop-stitch chunky mohair sweater

Pattern ID: Argyll 471
Wool brand: Finesse
Yarn quantity: 5-7 (25g balls) main shade plus 5-7 contrast
Sizes: 30-38 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 22rows over stocking stitch on 5½mm needles; 10sts x 16rows over pattern on 7mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Striped mohair sweater knitted in loose tension openwork stitch using a drop-stitch technique. The pattern is in very good condition.

Snug inside (whatever the weather!)

Pattern ID: Patons 9452
Wool brand: Totem, Moorland, Brilliante
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 17-20 balls main plus 5-7 contrast 1 and 2-4 contrast 2 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 24rows over colour pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Zip-up lady's anorak or hooded jacket, with all-over patterning in 3 colours.

Totally Fab Trouser Suit

Pattern ID: Patons 9441
Wool brand: Totem, Moorland,
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 17 balls main plus 10 contrast; trousers: 20 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-36 inch chest (1 size only);
38 inch hip

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: This is a really wonderful pattern of its time, featuring not only a mod jacket - collarless and double breasted - but also wonderful "ski-pants" with "permanent seams" and the delightful detail of a small slit at the ankle. Sadly only in one size....
The pattern is in very good condition but has had holes punched at the side for storing in a binder.

Perfectly plain sixties classic cardigan XVII

Pattern ID: Patons 9442
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather, Brilliante - all 3ply versions Twist
Yarn quantity: 11-15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain very fine knit cardigans with round neck and optional pockets.
The pattern has a single horizontal crease which affects the cover photo but not the instructions.

Home comforts

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2213
Wool brand: Double Crepe, Tricel Nylon Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 2 (50g balls) per item
Sizes: single size given for each

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 20-22sts depending on stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A set for staying in: tea-cosy, hot water bottle cover, tea-pot nest, and bedsocks.

Plain sweater with fair-isle yoke band

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4965
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (50g balls) + 1 each of two contrasts
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweater with decorative coloured band across the chest.

Choice of jackets for the family

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

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

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

New Talent for Cabling

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

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

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

Textured sweater with hat and leg warmers

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4953
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (50g balls) plus 4 in each of 2 contrasts;
hat: 2 balls; legwarmers: 6 balls

Sizes: to fit 32 - 40 inch chest (5 sizes); hat "average womens"; legwarmers 7½ or 8½ inches at ankle.

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Raised bobble lattice patterned sweater for women - sultry male not included, (they do look like they've had a serious row don't they?). Includes pattern for plain hat and legwarmers in rib.

Intarsia picture cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4877
Wool brand: Mohair Spun
Yarn quantity: 16-18 (25g balls) plus 1 ball in each of 2 contrasts.
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes] - loose fit up to 42 inch actual measurement

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Intarsia picture cardigan in mohair - very much the "thing" in its day. Includes chart for owl on a tree branch - note that one of the contrast colours is variegated to give the owl its mottled breast.

Lighter-weight crochet blouse

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4946
Wool brand: Jaeger 3 ply Pure Botany
Yarn quantity: 17-18 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 33-36 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply
Hook size: 2½mm
Tension (9cm): 2 pattern repeats

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Openwork crochet blouse or cardigan with lacy collar ad long sleeves.

Eyelet pattern sweater III

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4952
Wool brand: Luxury Spun
Yarn quantity: 10- 12 50g balls
Sizes: to fit 32 - 38 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 40 rows over the pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fancy-edged roll-neck sweater with overall stitch pattern of eyelets and cables, giving a satisfying effect of movement in the design. (I suspect this is a named stitch pattern but I do not know it.). There is also a charming button detail at the back shoulder and neck.

Roll neck sweater with front pocket

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1261
Wool brand: Superblend, Beaulon, Gaylon
Yarn quantity: 10 - 18 (25g balls) in main shade plus
5-8 contrast 1, and 3-5 contrast 2.

Sizes: 32-40 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's wide roll-neck sweater with front pouch (or "pochette").

Trouser suit with long line waistcoat or cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4495
Wool brand: Matchmaker Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: Cardigan 10-12 (50g balls); sleeveless cardigan: 7-8 balls; trousers 12-14 balls
Sizes: 34 - 38 inch chest and 36-40 inch hips (3 sizes).
Length from top of shoulders 30-31 inches; inside leg: 32-33 inches.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm, 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line cardigan options with matching or toning knitted trousers.
"Top choice for a trouser suit"

Poncho in Crochet

Pattern ID: Regency 37
Wool brand: Regency Bainin
Yarn quantity: 18 (1oz balls)
Sizes: Length at centre front and back: 27 inches (long side)

Wool weight: Aran
Hook size: 5mm
Tension (10cm): 6 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic early seventies fringed poncho. From the hook size, the name "bainin", and other general information in my library, I am inferring this is an Aran (or worsted) weight - but some seem to think it's a double knitting.

"Ponchettos"

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1281
Wool brand: Bellman's Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 14-19 (1oz balls)
Sizes: Tunic to fit 32/34 or 36/38 inch chest [2 sizes]. Poncho length excluding fringe 25 inches [1 size].

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 7mm hook
Tension (10cm): 12½sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic seventies crochet poncho or (less classic) fringed tunic (how cool is that?!).

Family Fair-Isle sweaters and cardigans

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

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

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

Chunky sweater with a touch of fair isle

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6066
Wool brand: Fleetknit
Yarn quantity: 12-14 (2 oz balls) plus 2 contrast
Sizes: to fit: 34-40 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 9mm and 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 10sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Heavier weight sweater with some colour work; the yarn is a "bulky" weight.

Fine-knit fifties ribbed sweater

Pattern ID: Bairnswear 792
Wool brand: La Laine 3-ply or Crepe Laine.
Yarn quantity: 9-10 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 40sts unstretched rib - 32sts when wearing (ie slightly stretched)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming fifties light-weight sweater in a staggered rib pattern.

Fifties shaped fine cardigan

Pattern ID: PB 984
Wool brand: Beehive Fingering 3-ply
Yarn quantity: 9 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 inch chest [1 size]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Shaped cardigan from the fifties.

Gloves and mitts in double knittings

Pattern ID: PB C1122
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland, Rimple.
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: all to fit an "average" hand - one assumes women - the tension works out to a circumference of 6½ inches.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Gloves and simple mittens worked over 4 needles; the blue mittens in bouclé are worked over 2 needles.
This pattern has some surface creasing on the photo and a small tear on the spine, none of which affects the instructions.

Hilton Set - plain sixties skirt suits

Pattern ID: Lee Target 8865
Wool brand: Triple and Double Knitting Motoravia
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 8-11, and skirt: 5-6 (2oz balls in worsted/aran/triple). Striped top in DK: 5-6 (1oz balls) plus 3-4 and 2 of each of 2 contrasts.
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple knit/Aran/Worsted and DK
Needle size: 6mm, 4mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 22 rows in Triple Knitting yarn;
22sts x 32 rows in Double Knitting yarn.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties suits: jumper, skirt and belt in a worsted or aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn); and striped sleeveless top in double knitting.
"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.

Wide rib mohair sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 1719
Wool brand: Caprine
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32 - 38 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7mm and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Mohair-type chunky raglan sweater.
The pattern has 3 strong horizontal folds which do not affect the instructions.

Fair Isle fine-knit cardigans

Pattern ID: P&B C210
Wool brand: Beehive or Purple Heather 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 5-7 oz in main, 4-6oz in medium and 2oz in light contrasts
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Light-weight fine cardigans with pockets.
"Go Gay with Patterned Stripes - they are equally happy in soft muted colours or in bold glowing contrasts as the cover illustration shows"

Trellis Rib - a new idea

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

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

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

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

Three designs in fine yarn (3 ply)

Pattern ID: PB 734
Wool brand: Nylox 3ply
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (1oz balls) depending on style
Sizes: 34 - 38 inch chest (3 sizes) for first design, and the others in one size 34-36 inches

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet of 3 sweater/cardigans: "A Lacy Jumper with Cap Sleeves" in 3 sizes; "A Twin Set of Unusual Charm" in one size 34-36 inch chest (3 ply); "With a New Kind of Sleeve" in one size 34 inch chest.

Sixties jacket and skirt costume III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 1704
Wool brand: Sirdar DK or Starfleck
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 13-14 (1 oz balls); Skirt: 13-14 oz
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: An elegant plain jacket and skirt suit in double knitting yarn.

A Study in Contrasts

Pattern ID: Patons 9077
Wool brand: Patons Double Quick or Ariel Triple
Yarn quantity:
Roll-neck sweater in DK: 18 (1oz balls);
pullover in aran/worsted weight 6 (2oz balls)

Sizes: to fit 34-36 inch chest (one size)

Wool weight: DK or worsted/aran
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK, or 6mm, 5mm, and 4mm for aran weight
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows for DK and
17sts x 22 rows for aran weight

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two-piece outfit - perfectly plain roll-neck in double knitting with a heavier weight aran cabled V-neck slipover.

Car Coats for him and her

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

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

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

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

Lady’s textured sweater

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6436
Wool brand: Motoravia Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32- 40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple knit / Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 6½mm and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 24 rows on 6½mm

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured sweater in a broken rib stitch - something akin to "railway stitch". The yarn is 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 IV

Pattern ID: Patons 9260
Wool brand: Cameo Crepe Twist
Yarn quantity: Long sleeve: 11-14; short sleeve: 9-12 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 31sts x 39 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain sweater in a fine yarn weight.

Lacy Stole

Pattern ID: Robin 2277
Wool brand: Robin Crochet Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 14 (25g balls)
Sizes: 72 inches long, 24 inches wide

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 3½mm and 7mm
Tension:
4½ inches to one pattern repeat

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Shawl/stole to knit or crochet
Robin Crochet Courtelle seems to have been a double knit - if so it has a good yardage of 77 yards in a 25g ball; so you will need 1078 yards or approximately 996 metres in total to make the stole. Most modern yarns have the yardage printed on the ball band.

Super Thick Car Coat

Pattern ID: PB 1145
Wool brand: Patons Big Ben
Yarn quantity: 11-13 dark plus 4 light colour (2oz? hanks)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties coat in heavy chunky yarn; plain with a contrast collar and band in garter stitch.
Yet another delight in the styling of this photo! Not only the excitement of a car coat - with what looks like a super roadster in a matching colour - but also: a dog! What more could you need?

Crochet sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2292
Wool brand: Majestic, Talisman, Gaiety Nylon, or Fontein Crepe - all 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Hook size: 3¾mm, or 3½mm
Tension (10cm): 3 patterns

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Crochet sweater with set in sleeves. The pattern is in moderately good condition but there are some markings against the rows from a previous user.

Perfectly plain His and Hers Chunky Sweaters II

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

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

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

Collars and Cuffs II (plus Learn to Crochet)

Pattern ID: Twilleys Woman Magazine B2
Wool brand: Lyscordet fine knitting cotton, or Goldfingering
Yarn quantity: 1-2oz Lyscordet, or Goldfingering 2-3oz. Knitted set: 5oz Lyscordet, or Goldfingering 6oz.
Sizes: about 4½ inches deep

Wool weight: 3/4 ply equivalent cotton
Hook or needle size: 1½mm, or 2mm hooks; or 3¼mm needles, depending on design.
Tension (10cm): 28sts (given for knitted version only)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Collar and cuffs with 2 crochet versions and one knitted. It includes several pages of instruction on how to crochet.
This collar and cuff "makeover" was an idea from an earlier century and especially popular during WW2 to update 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 1970s.

His and Hers V-neck Sweaters II

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

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

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

Crochet Collars and Cuffs

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.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Fine-knit twin set

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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).

Camisole twin-set II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6201
Wool brand: Majestic, Country Style, Wash'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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Camisole duo

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Square-neck wide rib camisole, and matching cardigan with eyelet pattern. The patterrn is in good condition

Two Jaeger designs: long sweater and lace cardigan

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Fifties rib stitch cardigan

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Riding gloves

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

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

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

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sixties classic cardigan XVI

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Summery cardigan

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

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

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

Fitted Cable Cardigan

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A pleasing wearable design for the winter.

Honeycomb pullover tunic sweater

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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).

Popover tunic sweater

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting striped sweater in garter stitch knitted sideways in either 4 ply or double knitting weight yarn.

Glamorous sparkly dress

Pattern ID: Lister 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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Beautiful sparkly knitted dress; the only crocheted element is a picot edge around the neck.

Glamorous occasion set: accessories...

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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"!

Chunky sixties costume

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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).

Sixties polo-shirt and polo-neck, plus stockings!

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: I love the styling for these polo-shirt and diagonal pattern sweaters - and as for the stockings... well!.

Airy summer sweaters

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Nubbly Blazer Cardigan

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Family Socks II

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

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

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

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

Gloves and mitts in double knitting II

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Jolly glove and mitten designs worked over 2 needles.
This pattern has a strong horizontal crease and some surface marks; however, the instructions are fully readable.

Crochet bedjacket

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)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional full gathered bedjacket in open work filet crochet to keep it light weight.

Bedjackets and bedsocks

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)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Sheer Beauties

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Cable cardigan in choice of yarn weights

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Family cabled sweaters

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

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

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

Crochet blazer

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)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Cable jacket and skirt costume

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Stylish cable cardigan/jacket in choice of 2 lengths, and ribbed skirt.

"Big Wool" sleeveless cardigan

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

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

Description: Chunky waistcoat.

Eyelet waistcoat and tank

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Sixties jacket, sweater, and skirt costume II

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Perfectly plain sixties classic twin-set VII

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Lighter weight textured cardigan II

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A classic cardigan with an interesting chequer board block stitch.

Dolman rib sweater

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.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Lumber style jacket

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Not sure what makes it "lumber style" but an interesting patterned cardigan with optional collar.

Nubbly Casual Sweaters

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties textured bouclé sweaters in six sizes.

Family textured sweaters

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

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

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

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

Perfectly plain classic V-necks VI

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

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

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

Eyelet pattern sweater

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lace pattern and stripes with ribbed yoke.

Gloves and mittens IV

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lady's gloves or fingerless mittens - plain and lace panel options. The gloves are knitted on 2 needles.

Chunky lace cardigan

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: V-neck lacy cardigan in fluffy chunky yarn. A pleasing design - fluffiness optional...

His and Hers cabled sweaters

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sweater with half-collar

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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).

Cocktail jumper and skirt

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).

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.

Four delightful bedjackets

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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).

Plain mohair sweater or cardigan II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3842
Wool brand: Mohair Spun
Yarn quantity: 14-15 (1oz balls);
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: DK/Worsted/Aran
Needle size: 4mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain mohair sweater or cardigan with high neck, and collar. Some minor creasing and small tears..

Perfectly plain long-line cardigan

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4056
Wool brand: County, Chubby, Double Top
Yarn quantity: 15-19 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 5 ply, quick knit, light weight DK
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 25 sts x 29 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic lady's plain jacket.

Loose and Leisurely

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

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

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

Classic sixties suits II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3943
Wool brand: Crinkle Spun
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 17-18 (1 oz balls); Jumper: 12-13 oz; Skirt: 12-14 oz.
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 2¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 36 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classy and stylish cardigan/jacket and skirt suit from Jaeger, in a bouclé DK yarn which is knitted tightly on small needles.

Perfectly plain His and Hers Chunky Sweaters

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

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

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

Snazzy gloves

Pattern ID: Patons 8431
Wool brand: Diploma 4ply
Yarn quantity: 2 (50g balls) plus oddments of the contrast colours

Sizes: to fit an "average" hand (approx. 7 inches round above thumb)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: 5 versions of this glove in the bright colours of the period. The pattern is robust but creasing affects the picture.

Perfectly plain sixties classic cardigans XV

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6483
Wool brand: Motoravia Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 13 - 20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigans.
The pattern has some creasing (not shown) which affects the cover photo but not the instructions; there is a tear at the edge of the pattern.

Cardigan and slipover with trellis panel

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

Sizes: 32-46 inch chest [8 sizes]

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

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

Long waistcoat and skirt suit in crochet

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4195
Wool brand: Celtic Spun
Yarn quantity: 16-20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest size

Wool weight: 4 ply fingering / 5 ply
Hook size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): 19sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Crochet suit with long waistcoat and mini-skirt.
The pattern is well-used with creasing and marks on the photo. However the instructions are clear.
The yarn type is not easy to infer from the pattern - but I have some Celtic spun and it is a Shetland 4 ply type in 50g balls - seems to come up more like a 5ply/quick-knit/fine DK.

Perfectly plain His and Hers cardigans

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sixties classic cardigans XIV

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5034
Wool brand: Arctic Moss, Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 14 - 17 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigans.
The pattern is well-used with a lot of creasing (not shown) which affects the cover photo but not the instructions; there is a tear at the edge of the pattern.

"Long liners" waistcoats II

Pattern ID: Patons 6425
Wool brand: Totem, Moorland, Four Seasons
Yarn quantity: 12-17 (1oz) balls
Sizes: 32 - 38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows on 4mm needles;
or 24sts x 32 rows on 3¾mm needles.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line sleeveless cardigans. There are 2 sets of instructions included: "button-through and belted" and "V-neck and slender rib".
The pattern is well-used with a lot of surface creasing (not shown) which affects the cover photo but not the instructions; there is a small tear at the edge of the pattern.

Balaclavas and "Fishing Hats" for the family

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

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sixties roll-neck sweater III

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classics VII

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

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

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

Tie-belt jacket in bouclé yarn

Pattern ID: Lister K2575
Wool brand: Poodle, Poodle2
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 11-14 (50g balls), Scarf: 2
Sizes: To fit chest 34 -44 inches [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Speciality Aran/chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 24rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's short-sleeved jacket and scarf.

"Long liners" waistcoat or sweater

Pattern ID: Homestead 270
Wool brand: Homestead, Playtime Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 19-24 (1oz balls); Sleeveless: 12-17
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm; 3¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line sweater design (not knitted so very long in this design) with waistcoat option. However it is the sweater that is a design classic here with the asymmetric cable, belt, pockets, and high neckline.

Country Classic Socks

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

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

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

Lighter weight aran sweaters for him and her II

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

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

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

Cabled smock-style cardigan

Pattern ID: Stylecraft 8416
Wool brand: Life DK
Yarn quantity: 5-6 (100g balls)
Sizes: 32-46 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing and modern loose style cardigan.

Tunic sweater variations

Pattern ID: King Cole 33363
Wool brand: Merino DK
Yarn quantity: 10-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32 - 42 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit sweaters in a choice of lengths - from the new millenium!

Roll-neck sweater with cable panel

Pattern ID: Emu 102
Wool brand: Emu Scotch Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 20-24 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 38 -44 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain roll neck sweater in DK weight yarn with an Aran patterned panel.

Cardigan and pleated skirt costume

Pattern ID: Womans Day No4
Wool brand: Beehive 4ply for the suit,
and Double Quick for the hat.

Yarn quantity: Skirt:15-18 (1 oz balls); Cardigan: 13-15 oz; Hat: 5 oz.
Sizes: Skirt:24-29 inch waist;
Cardigan: 33-41 inch chest (3 sizes).
Hat: to fit an "average" sized head

Wool weight: 4 ply for the suit;
DK for the hat

Needle size: 2¾mm, 3¼mm and 2mm needles; 5mm for the hat.
Tension (10cm): 15sts for 4ply in st st;
9 sts for hat (DK used double)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fairly plain suit with pleated (ribbed) skirt. Separate hat pattern knitted in double knitting used double to give a chunky effect.

Sixties elegance

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2325
Wool brand: Fontein Crepe, Majestic, Talisman, Gaiety Nylon
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly styled early sixties pattern - sleeveless with wide deep roll neck (which I am tempted to call a Bardot neckline but on checking find is not accurate). This style worked well under a jacket (no bulky sleeves) and a pencil skirt. Highly period design but very wearable today.

Glamorous occasion set

Pattern ID: Lister 2560
Wool brand: Bel Air Starspun, Lavenda, Crepe Tricel Nylon, Courtelle
Yarn quantity: Top: 4-6 (20g balls); Hat: 1-2 balls; Scarf: 1-2 balls.
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]; scarf is 50 inches long excluding fringe and about 3 inches wide; hat to fit "average" head.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm needles; 3½mm hook
Tension (10x10cm): 28st x 36 rows on 3¼mm needles; 24sts x 10 rows on 3½mm hook

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Set of sparkly evening accessories and top - the glitter yarn is a 4 ply equivalent. Includes a crochet hat, scarf and top.

Striking summer or evening top

Pattern ID: Robin 13660
Wool brand: Diamante, Reward, Landscape, Coloursplash
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (50g balls) in main shade and 1-2 each of two contrast colours
Sizes: 32-39 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sleeveless top with bold pattern.

Mostly for Men - Socks I

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

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

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

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

Sixties Tops

Pattern ID: Debroyal 512
Wool brand: Silver Label Wool, Gold Label Wool/Crepe/Courtelle/Bri Nylon
Yarn quantity: 11-16 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly styled early sixties pattern including the very fashionable sleeveless roll neck. Quite a good value pattern with three quite separate short sleeved designs.

Lady’s Crochet Jacket

Pattern ID: Wendy 1003
Wool brand: Trivcel Nylon, Double Knit Nylonised, Courtelle Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 26-28 (20g balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Hook size: 3½mm or 3mm
Tension (3cm): 2 pattern groups to 1¼ inches

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Crochet cardigan with collar and tie belt.

Chunky open weave cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 2644
Wool brand: Monet
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (100g balls)
Sizes: 30-38 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 7mm and 15mm
Tension (10x10cm): 9sts x 10 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky cardigan with open lace stitch in fluffy yarn.
This is one of those interesting fads involving knitting alternate rows on different sized needles; the 7mm needles would be the "normal" size and the 15mm needles give you a row with a long stitch creating the mesh effect.

Diagonal sweater in teen sizes

Pattern ID: Wendy 2487
Wool brand: Dolce
Yarn quantity: 4 - 7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 26 - 34 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweater with diagonal pattern rib in smaller sizes up to 34 inch chest only.

Elegant classic dress

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4936
Wool brand: Jaeger Wool and Silk
Yarn quantity: 23-28 (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 over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lovely classic style dress, 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.

Mother and daughter pullover tunics II

Pattern ID: Wendy 1740
Wool brand: Wendy Pure Wool, Marina Double Crepe, Courtellon, Celebrity
Yarn quantity: 6-16 (20g? balls) in main colour plus 3-4 contrast
Sizes: 24 - 42 inch chest (10 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm or 3¾ and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain over-sweater tunics in a random pattern yarn mix.

Fringed summer tabard top II

Pattern ID: Wendy 1714
Wool brand: Celebrity, Courtellon, Marina Crepe
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (20g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 7mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows over rib

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Tabard style summer top. These speciality double knit yarns are knitted on larger needles and can have a very good yardage (so you may need more than the stated amount if substituting).

Unisex slipover

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

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

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

His and Hers Fair Isle Sweater II

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

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

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

Cardigan with Polo-neck inset

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: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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.
This pattern is in poor condition, detached at the spine with heavy horizontal creasing and marks from a previous user. A clean pdf copy of the pattern will be supplied with the original pattern.

Plain jacket with cabled sleeves

Pattern ID: Wendy 1604
Wool brand: Courtellon, Marina Crepe, Courtelle Crepe, Tricel Nylon
Yarn quantity: 19-25 (25g? balls)
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fairly plain knit cardigan - which may look like it's intarsia but is knitted in a random yarn. The colour scheme also obscures what patterning there is - a cable up the sleeve and on the pockets.
The pattern is in fairly good condition.

Cool Sixties Suit Separates

Pattern ID: Lister 1909
Wool brand: Palazzo, Bel Air, Amorina, Velora, Listrada, Lavenda, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: Top: 11-15 (1oz balls) plus 3+2 contrast colours; skirt: 10-14
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest size; skirt: 24-28 inch waist, 36-40 inch hip [3 sizes].

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, 3¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: I think this is a lovely period pattern that is eminently wearable today - I even love the colour options shown. Sadly the pattern itself is very badly marked up (some kind of spillage - not shown in the photo here); however, the instructions are all complete and clear to read.

Fresh colour-block cardigan

Pattern ID: Jarol JX38
Wool brand: Super Saver, Gentle Touch, Morning Cloud
Yarn quantity: 7-8 for main shade plus 1 each of 2 contrast colours (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain white cardigan with restrained block design.

Summer leaf-pattern top

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6802
Wool brand: Sombrero, Terry Look
Yarn quantity: 5-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: DK - worsted
Needle size: 4mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 28 rows over garter stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty summer top.
I believe Sombrero and Terry Look were nominally DK yarns but being cotton/acrylic boucle you can knit them loosely on larger needles, which is what has been done here. The ballband of the yarn itself (and some other patterns) suggest using much smaller needles.

Super-chunky tie-belt cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 1411
Wool brand: Wendy Swiftknit or Diabolo
Yarn quantity: 38-41 balls (50g?? balls)

Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky (usually 16sts x 22 rows to 10cm on 5½mm needles but this pattern knits 3 strands tog.)
Needle size: 10mm
Tension (10cm): 9sts (3 strands together)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's super-chunky tie-belt cardigan in simple knit pattern.

Mitts in three sizes

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

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

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

Plain knit thick cardigan

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2124
Wool brand: Click
Yarn quantity: 12-16 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-42 inch chest [7 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky / "Big Wool"
Needle size: 5½mm, and 6mm
Tension (10cm): 12½sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing bulky shawl collar cardigan - might suit Rowan Thick n Thin or Big Wool Colour?

Two-tone rib sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2323
Wool brand: Lugano
Yarn quantity: 5-7 main shade + 3-4 contrast (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's rib/plain mohair sweater with interesting intarsia design.

Family Chunky Textured Sweaters

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

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

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

Mother and daughter long waiscoats/gilets

Pattern ID: Robin 2143
Wool brand: Vogue or Courtelle Crepe Double Double
Yarn quantity: 6-11 balls (50g)
Sizes: to fit 28-38 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
(or Double Knitting using 2 strands together)

Needle size: 6½mm (No 3)
Tension (15cm): 5 pattern repeats

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long straight "mother and daughter" waistcoats with interesting twisted drop stitch pattern, making it look a little like crochet; only the edging uses crochet.

Two-tone cable sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2085
Wool brand: Top Nop, Grampian, Brig, Beaulon, Brushed
Yarn quantity: 4-8 main shade + 4-7 contrast (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's plain DK sweater with interesting front cable.

Chunky lace cardigan with scarf

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1966
Wool brand: Top Nop, Grampian, Grousemoor, Hawaii, Gaucho, Thermal, Brushed
Yarn quantity: 10-17 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest [7 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 13sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's chunky cardigan and scarf (it's about 11 inches wide and 60 inches long).

Perfectly plain sixties cardigans

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2227
Wool brand: Candytwist,Soufflé
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain raglan sixties cardigans in two lengths. Candytwist was a "triple knit" yarn - thicker than double knitting similar to the American "worsted" weight.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-neck III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2358
Wool brand: Candytwist, Soufflé
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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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. Sirdar produced a clutch of patterns for their Candytwist yarn - many of them featuring classic straight sixties jacket/skirt combinations, and all plain to show off the tweedy texture in the yarn.

Summer chevron pattern sweater

Pattern ID: Marshall Cavendish 16
Wool brand: Hayfield Pretty Whites
Yarn quantity: 8-9 (40g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest [2 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Eighties cotton fan pattern sweater.

Eyelet suntop waistcoat

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1856
Wool brand: Hawaii Chunky
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 13½sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Eighties cotton summer sleeveless cardigan or waistcoat.

Perfectly plain sixties polo-shirt sweaters II

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

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

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

Mini, Midi, Maxi Tunic Coat

Pattern ID: Readicut 000
Wool brand: Wendy Tricel Nylon Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: Mini: 19-23 (1oz? balls); Midi: 28-32; Maxi: 33-37
Sizes: 34 - 38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Delightful period tunic cardigans.

"Long liners" waistcoat or cardigan

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1280
Wool brand: Bellmans Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 16-22 (1oz balls); sleeveless: 12-15
Sizes: 32 - 40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line cardigans. The pattern has the usual vertical and horizontal creasing which affects the cover photo but not the instructions.

The Aran Look

The Aran Look
(Patons 161)

A booklet of Aran knits in Capstan yarn.

Booklet ID: Patons 161

Subject Matter: Aran knitting booklet

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

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

His and Hers Textured Sweaters

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

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

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

Mother and Daughter Chunky Cardigans

Pattern ID: Patons 7598
Wool brand: Siberia
Yarn quantity: 8-17 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 26-40 inch chest (8 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 19 rows over pattern stitch

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

Description: Chunky ribbed tweed cardigans with round neck or V neck.

Chunky cable sweater with wrap scarf

Pattern ID: Patons 7593
Wool brand: Siberia
Yarn quantity: 15-16 (50g balls); scarf: 11 balls
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes); scarf: 14 x 79 inches.

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 23 rows over pattern st

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

Description: Chunky fluffy tweed cardigan and wide scarf.

Kick Off with United

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

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

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

His and Hers V-neck Sweaters

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

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

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

Ribbed tie-belt jackets

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

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

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

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

Perfectly plain fine-knit twin set

Pattern ID: Emu 152
Wool brand: 3ply Botany Fingering
Yarn quantity: 14 (1oz) balls.
Sizes: 34-36 inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 30sts on 3¼mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain twinset with breast pocket on jumper.The pattern may perhaps be fifties but the styling has a forties look to it.
The pattern is printed on thick paper and the instructions are in good order; however the leaflet has come adrift at the spine, there are small tears and surface creasing to the photo.

Chunky cable cardigan with hat

Pattern ID: Patons 7595
Wool brand: Siberia
Yarn quantity: 11-16 (50g balls); hat: 2 balls
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest (7 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 22 rows over pattern st

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

Description: Chunky fluffy tweed cardigan and hat.

Chunky mohair sweater

Pattern ID: Jarol 541
Wool brand: Nimbus, Marise Mohair Blend, Romantica Brushed Mohair Blend
Yarn quantity: 7-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Wide roll neck mohair eyelet patterned sweater.

'In a World of Their Own' ribbed sweaters

Pattern ID: Patons 1068
Wool brand: Bracken Tweed

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

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

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

Perfectly plain classic V-necks IV

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

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

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

Perfectly plain family cardigans XI

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

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

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

Description: Light weight family cardigans

Perfectly plain family chunky cardigans X

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

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

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

Description: Family cardigans in chunky yarn.

Double layered sweater and over-vest

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2377
Wool brand: Grampian
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 5-7 (50g balls); Vest: 4-6
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes) - actual measurement for vest 34-44 inches

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summery eyelet sweater with a lacy vest to wear over (or not). The sleeves are knitted in a dolman shape in a continuous piece as part of the back and the front.

Pretty Polly or Plain Jane bedjacket

Pattern ID: Weldons B1510
Wool brand: Bairns-wear Baby wool or Bristol Nylon
Yarn quantity: 6-7 ozs
Sizes: 36 inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 5½mm and 2¾mm,
or 4mm and 2¾mm

Tension (10x10cm): 32 sts x 40 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty fine-knit bedjacket in fancy lace or plainer version with subtle garter stitch ridges.

Gloves and mittens II

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

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

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

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

Snazzy Plaid Sweater

Pattern ID: Robin 1357
Wool brand: Conella, Colorama, Crepe DK
Yarn quantity: 15-17 (1ozballs) white, 3oz black, plus 2oz each of 3 contrast colours. Optional collar: 3oz black.
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plaid patterned, loose fit, ladies sweater.
"Easy to knit, (collar optional). The vertical stripes are added after completion of knitting".
The pattern has some surface creasing on the photo which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain fine-knit cardigans

Pattern ID: P&B 1180
Wool brand: Nylox, Beehive or Purple Heather 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Light-weight fine plain cardigans with pockets, in a good range of sizes.

Pretty two-tone bedjacket and socks

Pattern ID: Bestway 3985
Wool brand: Wendy DK
Yarn quantity: 8-9 ozs in main shade and 7-8 ozs in contrast; bedsocks: 2+2 ozs
Sizes: 31-39 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 4mm, and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 18 sts on 5mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty bedjacket in shell pattern

Perfectly plain lady’s classic cardigan IX

Pattern ID: Bestway 3363
Wool brand: Sirdar Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 13-16 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigan. The pattern has some light surface scuffs on the photo, which does not affect the instructions.

Fine-knit fifties cardigan with a twist

Pattern ID: P&B SC8
Wool brand: Beehive or Purple Heather 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 10-12 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming fifties light-weight cable cardigans "for Everyone". - by which they mean in a wider range of sizes than usual. Cardigans are plain with a deep cabled welt.

Country Fresh, Town Smart: costume

Pattern ID: PB 9020
Wool brand: Bracken Tweed
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 19-24 (1 oz balls); Skirt: 13-16 oz
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran/worsted; heavy DK
Needle size: 3¾ and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 25 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties plain classic cardigan/jacket and skirt suit (jacket and skirt) in "two-tone tweedy look which is fashion-right for town or country"

Cardigan: Ribs and Continental Shaping

Pattern ID: PB C244
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, DK
Yarn quantity: 21 - 23 1 oz balls
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties high-neck cardigan/jacket using a twisted rib stitch.
"Ribs and Continental Shaping: are highlights of this attractive casual coat"

Sixties Long-line Jacket - take 2

Pattern ID: PB 1321
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland DK
Yarn quantity: 22 - 25 1 oz balls
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties raglan long-line cardigan/jacket using a broken rib stitch with cable detail.
"The Collar's the Secret! This so-wearable jacket in double knittings has a fashion-right collar which fits to perfection"

Cardigan: Moonstone Magic

Pattern ID: PB C242
Wool brand: Beehive Fingering, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 11-14 x 1oz balls
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties cardigan with diamond panel detail and high neck (illustrated in colour "moonstone").
Pattern in fairly good condition

Sweet little fine-knit twinset

Pattern ID: Patons C553
Wool brand: Beehive Fingering 3ply
Yarn quantity: Short sleeved jumper: 6 balls; cardigan: 6-7 in white, 2 in contrast; [1oz balls]
Sizes: 33-36 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 42 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties twinset: "Fine Stripes and a Round Ribbed Yoke - two high fashion features of this 3-ply twin set".
Pattern in fairly good condition

Perfectly plain classic cardigans VIII

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

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

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

Plain Cardigan with scallop trim

Pattern ID: Patons 9796
Wool brand: 101 Courtelle Crepe, Beehive 4ply, Nylox 4ply, Cameo Crepe
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 36-41 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sophisticated light-weight cardigan, with delicate edge detail.
The pattern is in good condition.

Sixties rib sweaters and skirt

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4169
Wool brand: Celtic Spun, Shadow Spun
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 9-10 (50g balls); skirt: 6-7 balls
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest, 36-40 inch hip. (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply fingering
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 30 rows - probably over the pattern - instructions do not say

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Another delightful pattern very much of its time; this roll-neck with short or no sleeves was a typical look.
Generally in good condition - but there is a small tear at the top and a rather larger one at the bottom. The writing is obscured but discernible.
The yarn type is not easy to infer from the pattern itself as the required needles are rather large for a 4ply - but I have some Celtic spun and it is a Shetland 4 ply type in 50g balls; the Shadow spun seems to be similar angora type yarn but from the yarn quantities clearly a different sized ball.

Waistcoat and skirt suit

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

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

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

Longline ribbed sweaters

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

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

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

Sixties plain golf cardigan with cable trim

Pattern ID: PB C-5II
Wool brand: Patons Moorland
Yarn quantity: 16-18 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties cardigan: known as "the golfer" but suitable for all casual occasions. Glad we got that straight.
This copy of the pattern has some surface creasing affecting the photo (not shown) but not the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties polo-shirt sweaters

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-necks II

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

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

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

Perfectly plain classic cardigans VII

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

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

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

Summer cotton slub sweater II

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1996
Wool brand: Plaza, Emmerdale, Llama, Halo, Spoton
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes) - actual measurement 4 inches larger than size.

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summery plain sweater in soft cotton-type slub yarn with interesting eyelet pattern. Note that the pattern specifies the slub yarn (Plaza) but the other yarn options are just smooth double knits.

Sixties elegance - light and lovely

Pattern ID: Robin 1742
Wool brand: Casino Crepe, Colorama, Tricel Nylon Galaxie or Perle
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Another perfectly styled early sixties pattern - sleeveless with roll neck. The body is plain with eyelet rib used for welt and roll-neck. This style worked well under a jacket (no bulky sleeves) and a pencil skirt, which makes for a period design that is very wearable today. The pattern is in pretty good condition but does have a horizontal crease mark.

Sixties top and skirt costume

Pattern ID: Twilleys 658
Wool brand: Lyscordet fine knitting cotton, Goldfingering
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 13-15 (1 oz balls); Skirt: 12-14
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 3/4 ply equivalent cotton
Hook size: 1½mm (pattern uses the very old UK numbering of 2½ which is not 2½mm)
Tension (10cm): 5 7-treble groups over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Another classic sixties suit with a sleeveless waistcoat and matching skirt. Pattern in generally good condition with light marks on the front photo.

Chunky aran sweaters for him and her

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

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

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

Simple Summer Alternative Tops

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5779
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 10-14 (25g balls) + 3-5 contrast
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple cap-sleeve plain top and option with sleeves and eyelet pattern.

Mother and daughter trouser suit

Pattern ID: Twilleys 5132
Wool brand: Crysette, Stalite
Yarn quantity: 13-32 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24-28 or 34-38 inch chest
(6 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Hook size: 3½mm, 4mm, 4½mm
Tension: "1 pattern to 1 inch"

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Delightful trouser suit with jacket for Mother and tunic for daughter.

Perfectly plain fine-knit sweater II

Pattern ID: Emu 2134
Wool brand: Zephyr, Super Crepe, Scotch, Gala
Yarn quantity: 10-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting plain sixties with V-neck, and integrated plaquette and collar in rib. It also has the option of a three-quarter length sleeve, (which I favour). Pattern has some light creasing and wear which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain classic cardigan V

Pattern ID: Emu 2173
Wool brand: Courtelle Crepe, Scotch, Romany, Bri-Nylon - or - Apollo, Magnum
Yarn quantity: 14-18 DK, or 21-29 chunky (all 1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting or Chunky
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm for DK version
or - 5mm and 6mm for chunky version

Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows in DK -
and 15sts x 20 rows for chunky version

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigan with collar with 2 versions for different wool weights.
The pattern is in fairly poor condition with a lot of surface creasing, plus the usual horizontal crease, not shown in photo, but instructions still readable.

Perfectly plain family sweaters VIII

Pattern ID: Wendy 1523
Wool brand: Courtellon Courtelle Crepe, Tricel Nylon, Marina
Yarn quantity: 8-18 (25g balls??)
Sizes: to fit 24-36 inch chest (7 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family sweaters that are fairly unisex in design but sized only up to women's medium size.

Country-walk sweater II

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1285
Wool brand: Monique
Yarn quantity: 19-24 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 5mm, 4mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting style chunky roll-neck sweater garter stitch welts and textured pattern at shoulders.

Gilet or longline coat in crochet

Pattern ID: Studley 612
Wool brand: Tricel Nylon, Crepe Wool, Floranda, Petspun, Swiss Nylon
Yarn quantity: 5-7 (25g?) balls in each colour, or 10 to 15 balls for longline
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 5½mm; 5mm and 4mm
Tension: 4 double shells to 5 inches over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sleeveless longline waistcoats in two lengths with optional tie closure.

Stoles for those cool summer evenings II

Pattern ID: KingCole 273
Wool brand: Tristar Tricel Nylon, Pixie, Fiddlers, Crepe Wool
Yarn quantity: 10 or 14 or 15 (25g? balls) depending on which style
Sizes: Triangular shawl: 50 ins wide, 30 ins deep; Rectangular Stole: 21ins wide, 60 ins long.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 5½mm or 5mm needles; 4½mm or 4mm hook
Tension (10cm): 22st over garter stitch;
20 sts over dc.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Triangular shawls and rectangular stoles to knit or crochet. Implication of holiday (Greek?) setting in the background which looks suspiciously like a painted backdrop with basket props. Still - good for those balmy nights on foreign holidays.

Perfectly plain His and Hers Chunky Cardigans II

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

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

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

Bobble and cable sweater

Pattern ID: Argyll 160
Wool brand: Laser, Ambridge, Nice 'n' Easy
Yarn quantity: 9-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aran-style textured sweater with bobble stitch pattern in a lighter weight yarn.

"Ambridge" Jumper

Pattern ID: Argyll 306
Wool brand: Ambridge DK
Yarn quantity: 8-9 (50g balls) plus 3 in contrast.
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A plain knitting jumper with fair-isle on front and back sections. The pattern is in good condition.

Fancystitch jersey with pretty collar

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 8
Wool brand: Emu Mystique
Yarn quantity: 9 or 10 (40g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 4mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Eyelet sweater with decorative roll-neck and drawstring waist.

Fine-knit twin set II

Pattern ID: Lister 1323
Wool brand: Lavenda, Crisp Crepe, Golden Fleece
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 8-12 (1 oz balls); Jacket: 12-17 balls.
Sizes: 36-40 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting plain sixties design twin set with pocketed jacket over a sweater.

Sweater with diamond panels

Pattern ID: Scotch Wool Shop 150
Wool brand: Greenock Airway
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (2oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple Knitting/Worsted/Aran
Needle size: 5½mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts in stocking stitch

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

Description: Diamond eyelet pattern sweater in a worsted or aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn).

Eight-page magazine excerpt

Pattern ID: 8-Page Pullout
Wool brand: Varies across styles: Patons Cotton Top, Emu Perle, Jaeger silk and wool, Twilleys Stalite, Hayfield Hawaii
Yarn quantity: varies across styles
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest [3-4 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply; Double knitting (varies across styles)
Needle/hook size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): varies across styles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: This is a very flimsy and slightly worn (as shown in photo) magazine pull-out but the patterns are sound, and the styles quite pleasing (I especially like the camisole and cardigan). Click on the pictures below to see expanded image.


Longline summer waistcoat

Pattern ID: Stylecraft 4937
Wool brand: Valencia
Yarn quantity: 7-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain and appealing summery over-vest in a double knitting yarn.

Crisp white chunky knit

Pattern ID: Lister 5006
Wool brand: Libra Brushed Chunky, Richmond Chunky, Thermo-Knit Chunky
Yarn quantity: 4-5 100g balls of Libra; 12-16 50g balls of other qualities
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10cm): 13sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Bobble and eyelet sweater in a brushed chunky yarn.

Check stitch sweater

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

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

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

Mother and daughter textured cardigans

Pattern ID: Hayfield 537
Wool brand: Gaylon
Yarn quantity: 16-22 (1oz balls)

Sizes: 24-40 inch chest (8 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Mother and daughter V neck patterned cardigans. This pattern is very creased which considerably disfigures the photo (not shown) but the instructions are unaffected.

Comfy Tweed Sweater

Pattern ID: Lister 2199
Wool brand: Richmond Tweed, Bamboo, Motoravia, Thermo-knit, Easy Wash Crepe
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-38 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 36 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting basket stitch Sloppy Joe from the early 1980s. Seems to have been featured made in an unappealing mens sock yarn - but you can fix that!
The instructions are in good condition.

Four two-ply jumpers

Pattern ID: PB 689
Wool brand: Patons Beehive 2-ply
Yarn quantity: 5 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest

Wool weight: 2 ply fingering
Needle size: 3mm, and 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 42rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fifties set of 4 light weight tops. The pattern is in relatively good condition with a wool shop stamp as in the photo - the apparent spots down the centre are not perforations but part of the art-work.

Helmets and Hats for all the family

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

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

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

Perfectly plain lady’s V-neck sweater II

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1156
Wool brand: Fantasia, Beaulon
Yarn quantity: 15-19 (25g balls); for colour version: 10-14 in main plus 2-3 and 4-5 in contrasts.
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: This is perfectly plain knitting but instructions and yarns are given for a striped option, and also, you can see in the photo on the striped version, an optional tiny integrated collar.

Pretty bedjacket

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6305
Wool brand: Cherub Baby Wool
Yarn quantity: 5 ozs
Sizes: 34-36 inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 30sts over eyelet/st st pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty bedjacket in eyelet lace pattern.
The pattern is in used condition with a horizontal crease and tape reinforcing the spine.

Three Youthful Patterns

Pattern ID: PB 313
Wool brand: Double Quick, Moorland DK
Yarn quantity: 13-17 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 30 - 34 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet of 3 sweater/cardigans: "Inspired by the Duffle Coat": mainly plain but with textured closure and toggles at neck and cuff; "Seagoing Stuff - there's an engaging Gallic flavour to this typical English style" plain jacket with sailor collar which is pointed at the back with a tassel; and... a simply lovely cardigan (am I giving myself away here?) "Yoke and Collar Line Are New".
I have my own copy of this pattern which I will make one day - but they are "teen" sizes up to 34 inch chest only.

Light-weight summer tops

Pattern ID: Wendy 2004
Wool brand: Fashion 4 ply, Courtellon 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 5-7 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty summer tops in fingering weight yarn.

Perfectly plain lady’s classic cardigan II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 7842
Wool brand: Majestic, Talisman, Gaiety, Fontein Crepe
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain sixties cardigan.

Camisole twin-set

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5773
Wool brand: Sirdar Crepe, Prelude
Yarn quantity: 5-7 for camisole,
14-17 for cardigan (25g balls)

Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Halter-neck camisole, with matching cardigan.

Architypal seventies tunic

Pattern ID: Maryland 742
Wool brand: Maryland Double Double
Yarn quantity: 13-17 (50g balls) or 7-11 plus 2-4 of each of 2 contrast; Hat: 1-2 balls
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows in st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Seventies patterned overtop with wide three-quarter sleeve. This pattern is an absolute classic of the time. For today - make it in a plain tweedy yarn, longer with straight sleeves and maybe retain the pockets.

Cardigan with pretty lace collar

Pattern ID: Lee Target 8799
Wool brand: Lorette, Motoravia, Super Crimp
Yarn quantity: 12-17 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 40 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty, light-weight cardigan, with lacy peter-pan collar and front band detailing, which have a picot crochet edging. The pattern has the commonly seen horizontal crease (not shown in picture) but this does not affect the instructions.

Almost perfectly plain jacket and skirt costume

Pattern ID: Patons 9533
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 13-18 (1oz balls); Skirt: 9-12 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Light weight plain raglan cardigan suit; there is a tiny pattern of twisted stitches on the pocket tops and the front band edging. The pattern has creasing to the photo (not shown in picture) but this does not affect the instructions.

Lacy stitch straight slipover

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2453
Wool brand: Grampian
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (2 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Loose fit, openwork sleeveless top; knitted straight up to shoulder.

Summer open-work sun-top

Pattern ID: Robin 13435
Wool brand: Robin Cotton 100
Yarn quantity: 7-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 30-40 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Eighties cotton summer sun-top.

Sleeveless Top and Cardigan for Summer

Pattern ID: Chevy 1101
Wool brand: Bianca
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 3-5 (100g balls) in main colour plus 1 contrast; Top: 3-4 +1
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summery combination of cardigan or sleeveless top. It's may not be so clear in the photo but these seems to be knitted in two colours, or textures of the yarn.

Eyelet Lace Summer Dolman sweater

Pattern ID: Chevy 1105
Wool brand: Bianca
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (100g balls) in each colour
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 28 rows over patt

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summer sweater knitted sideways all in one from cuff to cuff. Options for long or short sleeves. It's not clear in the photo but the sweater seems to be knitted in two colours

Pretty lacy two-tone twinset

Pattern ID: Robin 14198
Wool brand: Diamante
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (50g balls) + 1 contrast for cardigan; and 2-3 (white) + 3-5 contrast (blue) for sleeveless top.
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24 sts x 32 rows over main lace pattern.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lacy twinset, knitted in bouclé style cotton blend for a summery feel. Sized down to 30 inch chest.

Textured lacey summer top

Pattern ID: Robin 13969
Wool brand: Diamante, Sundance
Yarn quantity: 6-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: 30-42 inch chest (7 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lacy cap sleeved sweater, knitted in bouclé style cotton blend for a summery feel. Sized down to 30 inch chest.

Plain cardigan with sleeve patterning

Pattern ID: Robin 14754
Wool brand: Robin Good News
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (100g balls)
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigan with cable detail panel on the sleeve. Some light surface creasing on photo.

Chunky Intarsia Tweed Sweater

Pattern ID: Emu 4074
Wool brand: Mikado plus Supermatch Chunky
Yarn quantity: 2-3 colour 1 and 3-5 colour 2 in slub yarn (100g balls) for main; plus
2 (50g balls) smooth chunky for welts

Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 12sts x 18 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit sweater in in a chunky slub yarn with smooth yarn contrast welts. Intarsia pattern given in a chart.
Might work well in Rowan British Sheep Breeds bouclé and smooth?

Openwork DK sweater

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 886
Wool brand: Ecstasy, Trophy, Susanna, Pacemaker Pure New Wool
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest (actual 38-44)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 23 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: V-neck sweater with eyelet pattern in textured yarn.
The instructions are clear; front picture has surface crease marks.

Charming early sixties dress

Pattern ID: Emu 2254
Wool brand: Emu Tweedle
Yarn quantity: 35-43 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: 5 ply /4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 36 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lovely late fifties/early sixties style dress. It is knitted in an appealing 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 fairly good condition but with the all-too-familiar horizontal crease which only affects the front photo not the instructions.

Summery open stitch patterned top

Pattern ID: Emu 3350
Wool brand: Mystique, Easycare DK
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (40g balls)
Sizes: 31-41 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Openwork loose top for breezy summer days. Originally knitted in a fluffy brushed double knit but perhaps nicer these days in a light weight cotton blend?

Cowl-collared rib cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 2177
Wool brand: Zephyr Botany , Scotch,
Super Crepe, Gala 4 ply

Yarn quantity: 15-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 35-41 inch chest actual (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm 3mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 38 rows over patt.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: women's rib/cable pattern cardigan jacket with cowl collar and pockets.
This pattern is in woefully poor condition with creases, tears, sellotape and biro marks; I have cleaned up the photo illustration. Remarkably the instructions remain clear enough should you want to make this pattern.

Lady’s Magyar Cardigan

Pattern ID: Weldons 1525
Wool brand: Emu Zephyr Botany 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 11-12 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Magyar? I learnt something - it's the sleeve construction which seems to be a kind of dolman. "A long sleeve with a deep armhole, tapering towards the wrist."

Sleeveless coat in crochet

Pattern ID: Lee Target 8992
Wool brand: Loch Isle
Yarn quantity: 17 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest (1 size)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 3½mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 12 tr and 12 spaces

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: The hills are alive.... with the sounds of the seventies.

Doubly Distinctive

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

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

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

Mother and daughter hooded tunics

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1241
Wool brand: Beaulon or Gaylon, DK or 4ply
Yarn quantity: DK: 18-28 (25g balls)
4ply: 15-24
(25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24-38 inch chest

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

Tension (10cm): 22sts (DK); 28sts (4 ply)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain tunics with cross over neck and cowl. Options in 4ply or double knitting. Mmmmm I'm afraid this still does it for me....

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

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

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

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

Mother and child crochet waiscoats

Pattern ID: Hayfield 848
Wool brand: Gaylon, Beaulon, Crepe DK
Yarn quantity: 15-26 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: 24-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 18dc on 4½mm hook

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain crochet waistcoats for all the family, with brief crochet instructions on the back page. Horizontal crease as seen in photo which does not affect the instructions.

Crochet twin-set

Pattern ID: Maryland 571
Wool brand: Maryland 4 ply, Fingering, Crepe, Pure Nylon, Easywashed
Yarn quantity: 19-28 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Hook size: 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18dc and 14 pattern rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing crochet-pattern sixties twin-set.
Some horizontal creasing which does not affect the instructions.

Fifties ribbed-lace cardigan

Pattern ID: Lavenda 447
Wool brand: Lister Lavenda DK
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36 - 40 inch chest

Wool weight: Stated double knitting but tension and needles seem to imply more like Aran or chunky weight
Needle size: 5mm, and 7mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 18 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fifties fitted cardigan in ribbed lace stitch worked on large needles. It's worth mentioning that the yarn quantities and needle size are somewhat contradictory - 11 oz (308g) is very little for a long-sleeved cardigan in a thick yarn and yet the needle size is large. I can only conclude that this is a double knitting yarn knitted on large needles to make the required tension.

Sweater Duo in Thick Wool

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

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

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

Fifties Sailing Sweaters

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

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

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

Lady’s textured waistcoat or cardigan

Pattern ID: Marriner 1833
Wool brand: Mermaid Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 22-27 (25g balls) for cardigan, 14-19 for waistcoat .
Sizes: 32-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4½mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 28rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured cardigan, with sleeveless option.

Lady’s diamond-lattice waistcoat

Pattern ID: Robin 2921
Wool brand: Crackerjack, Landscape, Columbine, Reward
Yarn quantity: 9-12 (25g balls)
Sizes: 30-41 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sleeveless waistcoat/vest with lattice diamond pattern.

Striped legwarmers

Pattern ID: Sirdar 6453
Wool brand: Country Style , Donegal, Majestic, Wash 'n' Wear Double, Pullman.
Yarn quantity: 3 - 5 (50g balls)
Sizes: one size ("average")

Wool weight: Double knitting or Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30rows DK or
42sts x 22rows in chunky over rib

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Legwarmers (DK or chunky option), Gloves, and Mittens.

More Family Arans

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

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

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

Co-ordinates collection II

Pattern ID: Sirdar 163
Wool brand: Country Style DK and Tweed, and Country Style Brushed Tweed
Yarn quantity: Variable - circa 10-16 balls each for main garments
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting and chunky
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm for DK and 5½ and 4½ for chunky
Tension (10cm): 24sts for DK and 16sts for chunky over pattern.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Here are our three 1980s ladies again with a collection of co-ordinated sweaters and jackets knitted in plain and tweed matching yarns. Four styles are featured (click on picture to view).

His and Hers diamond patterned sweaters

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

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

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

Family Socks

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

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

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

Nubbly Casual Cardigans

Pattern ID: PB C-284
Wool brand: Patons Rimple
Yarn quantity: 14-18 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 45 inch chest

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties textured bouclé cardigans in six sizes.

Smart sixties suit separates

Pattern ID: PB SC67
Wool brand: Patons Nylox
Yarn quantity: 7 (1oz balls) main and 3 contrasts for jacket; 11 balls for skirt.
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest 37-39 hip

Wool weight: 3 and 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm, and 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40 rows in 3 ply,
and 30sts x 38 rows in 4 ply

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties separates suit: jacket in 3 ply Nylox and skirt in 4ply. There are 3 contrasts for the jacket as the scrollwork design is in a slightly darker shade than the main, which is not so obvious in the photo.

Plain sweater - or fancy top and skirt set.

Pattern ID: Emu 2996
Wool brand: Filigree with Candlelite
Yarn quantity: Waistcoat: 4-7 (25g balls) with 1 or 2 contrast; Jumper: 10-13 (25g balls); Skirt: 7-10 balls
Sizes: to fit 30-36 ins chest; 34-40 ins hip.

Wool weight: Speciality brushed chunky with a shimmer yarn (light weight DK?).
Needle size: 4mm, 5mm and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 20 rows for Filigree over st st and 28sts x 34 rows for Candlelite

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two colour striped waistcoat or sleeveless top, plain jumper, and skirt set in brushed chunky (ribbed skirt in a shimmery yarn).

His and Hers Chunky Cable Sweater

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

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

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

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

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

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 6-11 50g balls.

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

Cotton summer top

Pattern ID: Patons 8277
Wool brand: Patons Sea Spray, Cotton Top
Yarn quantity: 6-10 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's and Teens sized cotton summer cabled top.

Lady's honeycomb sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2079
Wool brand: Pullman
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (2 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm
Tension (10cm): 15 sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple and sophisticated with honeycomb pattern welt and yoke.
This pattern has seen better days, but I think it is rather nice. It has some wear to the bottom edge and crease as seen in the photo - however, damage is restricted to the margins, and the text is unaffected.

Cardigan and pencil skirt in tweed

Pattern ID: Wendy 508
Wool brand: Ascot, Easy Care, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 20-23 - jacket;
14-16 - skirt (1 oz balls)

Sizes: 38-42 inch chest; 40-44 inch hips

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Smart jacket and skirt outfit.

Two bedjackets (for larger sizes)

Pattern ID: Patons and Baldwins II33
Wool brand: Beehive 4ply or Quickerknit Baby, and Double Quick or Totem
Yarn quantity: 12-16 (1oz balls) the 4ply or 21-24 for the DK
Sizes: to fit 40 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: 4ply/Quickerknit or DK
Needle size: 4½mm, 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28 rows DK
and 26sts x 34 rows for the 4ply

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Delightful vintage pattern for 2 different bedjackets.
And when they say larger sizes, they mean not smaller sizes.

Shoulder to Shoulder

Pattern ID: Patons and Baldwins IO72
Wool brand: Moorland, Totem DK
Yarn quantity: 21-23 (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: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Nice vintage pattern for 2 different jacket designs: "Vienna inspired this casual raglan" and "Italy gave us this saddle shouder".
You can decide which is which.

Family rib-cable sweaters

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

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

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

Teen "fashion" oufit

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1001
Wool brand: Gaylon, Du Barry DK
Yarn quantity: Sweater:16-19 (25g balls)
Waistcoat: 8-10; Hat: 2

Sizes: to fit 28-32 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm, and 3½mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Teen oufit - ribbed sweater, sleeveless cardigan, and hat.

Versatile teen trio

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4215
Wool brand: Tricel, Double Crepe, Talisman, Candytweed, Personality, Courtelle, Wash'n'Wear, Superwash, Fontein Crepe,
Yarn quantity: 8 - 9 (50g balls) DK, or,
15 - 17 (25g balls) 4 ply

Sizes: one size 20 x 26 inches

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Teens ribbed polo, scarf, and hat in double knit and 4 ply options.

Gloves and mittens

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

Sizes: to fit an "average" hand

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

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

Perfectly plain sweater and skirt costume

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5893
Wool brand: Fontein Crepe, Wash'n'Wear
Yarn quantity: 15-17 (25g balls) per item Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, 3¼mm - 6mm for scarf
Tension (10cm): 30sts in st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain suit with open-work/net scarf.

Warm glitzy wrap

Pattern ID: Stylecraft 8088
Wool brand: Special DK and Cabaret DK
Yarn quantity: 5 (100g balls) DK
plus 4 (50g balls) furry contrast

Sizes: one size 150x64cm (60x24 inches)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting combination with bands of eyelet lace smooth yarn interleaved with bands of speciality eyelash type yarn; ribbed edging on one side only. Note that pattern also provides instructions for a plain stocking stitch version in eyelash yarn: summary "cast on 222 sts, knit a lot in st st, cast off". Don't say I never give you anything ;o)

Fifties fleck sweater and cardigan

Pattern ID: Paton & Baldwin 539
Wool brand: Patons Moorland Fleck
Yarn quantity: 13-15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic fifties P&B silver pattern in good condition. Pattern includes two separate patterns for a long sleeved, short, fitted cardigan, and a loose fitting longer sweater with centre cable pattern and high neck.

Plain cardigan with collar and fair-isle border

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4546
Wool brand: Spiral Spun
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (50g balls) + 1 contrast
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Womens classic cardigan with collar and pockets.

Summer top with beaded shoulders

Pattern ID: Lister 5404
Wool brand: Venezia DK
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 28-40 inch chest size

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Spring-style top with beaded or studded shoulder pads.
Note that this pattern has creasing and signs of wear; instructions all legible.

Stole for those cool summer evenings

Pattern ID: Wendy 1011
Wool brand: Courtellon or Marina Crepe
Yarn quantity: 16-23 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 70-72 inches (long side)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 6½mm needle or 6mm hook
Tension (10x10cm): 22stsx31 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Shawl/stole to knit or crochet.

Country-walk sweaters: patterned or plain

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

Sizes: 32-46 inch chest

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

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

Mother and daughter fair-isle jerkins

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1286
Wool brand: Monique, Babykin brushed DK
Yarn quantity: 7-16 (50g balls) in main with 2 balls of contrast
Sizes: 26-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 21 stitches

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Zipped fair-isle jackets for women and kids.

Sweater with hood and striped detail

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1271
Wool brand: Beaulon Chunky Crepe
Yarn quantity: 17-20 balls (50g balls)
plus 2 contrast

Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts on 6mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's sweater with hood, front pocket, and tie.

Another plain Mother or daughter sweater

Pattern ID: Robin 2761
Wool brand: Aurora/Cloudsoft
Yarn quantity: 3-8 (40g balls)
Sizes: 22-42 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Brushed chunky longer length sweater in child and adult sizes. The pattern instructions are in fairly good condition with some surface creasing on the front picture.

Chunky cable sweater in fluffy yarn

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 780
Wool brand: Sumatra Chunky
Yarn quantity: 13-14 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 13sts x 19rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Wide-neck moss stitch sweater with chunky cables in fluffy chunky yarn. The instructions are clear but pattern is creased and has some biro markings at sides by previous user.
Plus a child's drawing on the back(!), where there are no instructions.

Plain sweater with centre cable

Pattern ID: Argyll 696
Wool brand: Picasso
Yarn quantity: 7-9 for main shade plus 1 contrast (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweater with centre cable on body and sleeve.
Note: the main sweater is knitted in one type of (variegated) yarn and the centre cables are knitted separately in a (matching) plain yarn.

Roll-neck sweater with lace trellis pattern

Pattern ID: Marriner 1831
Wool brand: Mermaid Crepe
Yarn quantity: 13-19 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Roll-neck sweater with eyelet diamond trellis pattern.

Long sweater with eyelet motif at shoulder and hip

Pattern ID: Lister-Lee K1425
Wool brand: Thermo-Knit / Motoravia / Concorde Easy Wash 4-ply
Yarn quantity: 6-7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit sweater with eyelet flower motifs and gathered shoulder.

Sleeveless waiscoat or slipover

Pattern ID: Lister-Lee K1041
Wool brand: Lady Love/Motoravia/Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's sleeveless waiscoat or slipover.

Beret, turban, hat and scarf in bouclé yarn

Pattern ID: Lister / Lee Target K729
Wool brand: Poodle, Poodle2
Yarn quantity: Hat: 2, Scarf:4 (50g balls)
Sizes: "average head"

Wool weight: Speciality Aran/chunky
Needle size: 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 24rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's beret, turban, hat and scarf.

Mohair Mother and daughter sweaters

Pattern ID: Jarol 393
Wool brand: Mohair Blend
Yarn quantity: 4-9 (50g balls)
Sizes: 24-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Mohair Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 20rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Mother and daughter sweaters in wide garter-rib mohair.

Mohair Mother and daughter sweaters (Studley)

Pattern ID: Studley 793
Wool brand: Nouvelle Brushed Double Double
Yarn quantity: 7-16 (25g? balls)
Sizes: 24-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Brushed Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 20rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Mother and daughter sweaters in wide garter-rib brushed chunky.

Mother and daughter jackets

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6068
Wool brand: Aztec Homespun
Yarn quantity: 11-17 (50g? balls) main shade plus 2 contrasts
Sizes: 26-40 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Mother and daughter Aztec jackets (though similar to "Starsky and Hutch" wardrobe of the same era).

Simple sweater with welt detail

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2244
Wool brand: Super Nylon/Crepe/Medallion
Yarn quantity: 15-17 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple sweater with deep pattern at welt.

Aztec style sleeveless cardigan

Pattern ID: Patons 5116
Wool brand: Patons Laguna DK
Yarn quantity: 4-5 balls (50g balls)
main, plus 4 contrast colours.
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aztec patterned sleeveless summer cardigan top.
This is a pretty folk design but in truth, the pattern is in poor condition, with creasing and a coffee stain (well-used!); the instructions are nonetheless readable and clear.

Waiscoat in patterned rib

Pattern ID: Patons 2151
Wool brand: Patons Trident DK
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: 36-42 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's ribbed waistcoat in patterned rib with pockets.
Fairly severe crease across centre of pattern, but does not obscure instructions.

Collared jacket for country walks

Pattern ID: Patons 9565
Wool brand: Fiona
Yarn quantity: 9-10 balls (2oz balls)
Sizes: 36-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 33rows (3¾mm st st)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Retro ladies' "country-walks" cardigan in textured zig-zag pattern. Note how they are definitely out for a walk on the common (see the gorse or broom) - he wears not only his country-walks jacket and shoes, with casual slacks - but also his casual tie (presumably...).
Loose-leaf holes punched in top of pattern (see photo).

Family sports sweaters in diamond moss stitch

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

Sizes: 26-42 inch chest

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

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

Lacey sweater with rib collar

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1489
Wool brand: Poppleton Bijou DK.
Yarn quantity: 13-14 balls main (20g balls)
Sizes: 33-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 24rows (over pattern)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Women's lace pattern sweater with draw-string waist and rib collar.

Family Fair-Isle cardigans with feature pockets

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

Sizes: 34-38 inch chest

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

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

Chunky Diamond-lace cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 13086
Wool brand: Aurora

Wool weight: Chunky/Aran
Tension (10cm): 16sts

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9 x 7inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

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

Description: Conventional V-neck cardigan with diamond lace pattern.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 46 inches

Wool quantity required: 6-11 x 40g balls.

Needle size: Nos 5 and 7 (5½mm and 4½mm) needles.

Summer top in moss stich

Pattern ID: Lee Target 9133
Wool brand: Titania, Motoravia, Leemont Double Crepe, Super Soft Courtelle, or Duo Double Crepe Tricel Nylon.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 16sts x 20rows over pattern on No 3 needles

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9 x 7inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

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

Description: Summer top with boat neckline, and short sleeves; knitted in a textured double moss stitch.
I particularly enjoy the names of the yarn brands in an era when nylon was the latest thing: "Duo Double Crepe Tricel Nylon" - pack as many names of synthetics as you can into the brand name.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 9-11 x 25g balls.

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

Moss stitch sweater

Pattern ID: King Cole 2002
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: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK - see section on prices)

Description: Moss stitch sweater with round neck and raglan sleeves. Raglans have interesting inserted knitted lace panel in contrast colour.

Pattern size: Chest size 28- 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 4-5 x 100g balls plus 1 contrast

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Mother and daughter waistcoat/cardigans

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 162
Wool brand: Hyland, Scoop, or Courtelle

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 32rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

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

Description: V-necked cardigan or waistcoat, with or without pockets, and moss-stitch zig-zag panel at the welt.

Pattern size: Chest size 26 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 14-21 x25g balls.

Needle size: Nos 9 and 11 (3¾mm and 3mm) needles.

Sweater and matching long waistcoat

Pattern ID: Wendy 1159
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: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK - see section on prices)

Description: Striped long-sleeved sweater with matching long-line sleeveless waistcoat in longer length.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 38inches

Wool quantity required:
Sweater: 8-10 balls main shade and 5-6 balls each of 3 contrast colours.
Coat:
10-14 balls main shade and 5-6 balls each of 3 contrast colours.
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.

Textured Floral Sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 6005D
Wool brand: Monte Cristo, Sunrise, Champagne, Matchmaker DK.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

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

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

Description: Intarsia floral sweater, with a cabled lattice pattern; front and back knitted separately as two T-shaped pieces with a dolman sleeve - chart included.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 11-13 50g balls in main shade; 1 ball each of 5 contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Floral intarsia sweater

Pattern ID: Patons C4113
Wool brand: Patons Diploma, or Pure Wool DK.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

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

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

Description: Plain knitted sweater with pretty floral intarsia pattern circa 1980s. Extra fullness in sleeve.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 9-11 main and 2 each of 4 contrasts 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

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