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Patons Bazaar Time

Bazaar Time
(Patons B172)

Bazaar items and novelties in various Patons qualities.

Booklet ID: Patons B172

Subject Matter: A collection of gifts and novelties to knit, crochet and sew in various yarn qualities.

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: Toys (lion, tortoise, snake, elephant, bunny, humpty, owl, teddy, dachshund); Doll and doll's clothes; Ties; Belt; Cloche hat; Pompon chick; Cot cover; Bedsocks; Slippers; Bottle Cover; Pot Holder; Doll and Poodle covers; Spongebag; Workbag; Coathanger covers; Tea and Egg cosies; Cushions.

Description:
The booklet is in good condition. It has over 40 gift and novelty ideas, illustrated on the covers.

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.

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.

Cute hats for babies and toddlers

Pattern ID: Patons 9299
Wool brand: Beehive 3ply or 4ply or Fuzzy-Wuzzy Angora
Yarn quantity: 1oz for single colour design, 1 of each colour for helmet, or 1 x ½ oz ball of Fuzzy-Wuzzy for the bonnet.
Sizes: up to 2 years (about 14-15 inches all round)

Wool weight: 3ply or 4ply
Needle size: 3mm, 3¼mm, or 3¾mm for the angora yarn
Tension (10x10cm): 3 ply: 30sts x 38 rows;
4ply: 28sts x 36 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Excellent collection of baby hats.

  • Bonnie Bonnet;
  • What No Ears? helmet with pompons;
  • And to Cap it all - a Beret!;
  • Woolly and Warm With It! cable beanie with tassels.
This pattern is well-used, with a horizontal crease, re-enforcing tape, and some marks from the previous owner. Despite that it seems quite robust, and all instructions are fully readable.

Kids eyelet sweater in choice of yarn weights

Pattern ID: Emu 6256
Wool brand: Scotch, Calypso, Super Crepe, Br-Nylon Emulon, Acrilan, Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 3 ply: 5-11 oz;
4 ply: 7-13 oz; DK: 8-17 oz

Sizes: to fit 24-34 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Tension (10x10cm): 3 ply: 34sts x 44 rows;
4 ply: 30sts x 38 rows;
DK: 22sts x 32 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Kids' sweater with eyelet panel pattern; separate instructions are supplied for each yarn weight.

Cable sweater in choice of yarn weights

Pattern ID: Emu 2187
Wool brand: Scotch, Zephyr, Super Crepe, Br-Nylon Emulon
Yarn quantity: 4 ply: 16-20 oz; DK: 19-24 oz
Sizes: to fit 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Tension (10x10cm): 4 ply: 30sts x 38 rows;
DK: 24sts x 34 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cabled sweater with a leaf-like design; separate instructions are supplied for each yarn weight. The pattern has a strong horizontal crease and some markings by a previous user; the instructions are fully readable.

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.

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.

Kid's raglan sweater with ribbed panel

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4070
Wool brand: Top Line Nylon, Courtelle Crepe, Tricel Nylon, Arctic Moss, Double Crepe, Fontein Crepe, Talisman, Gaiety Nylon
Yarn quantity: DK: 9 - 12 (25g balls);
4 ply: 7 - 10 (25g balls)

Sizes: 26-30 inch chest
(3 sizes - aged 6-10 years)

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: DK: 3¼mm, and 4mm (but varies by wool brand);
4 ply: 2¾mm, and 3¼mm,

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Raglan sweater with a ribbed panel on the front only, in a choice of yarn weights; separate instructions given for double knitting or 4 ply.
The pattern is in fair condition but has some markings from a previous user.

Perfectly plain "teenage" school cardigan IV

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4244
Wool brand: Superwash, Wash 'n' Wear, Double Crepe, Fontein Crepe
Yarn quantity: DK: 17 - 19 (25g balls);
4 ply: 15 - 17 (25g balls)

Sizes: 32-36 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Teenage sizes for a plain (school) cardigan in a choice of yarn weights; separate instructions given for double knitting or 4 ply.

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.

Lightly textured man's sleeveless pullover

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

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

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

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 sweater and slipover options - take 9

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

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

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

Perfectly plain 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.

Premature baby set

Pattern ID: Peter Pan P1069
Wool brand: Peter Pan 4ply
Yarn quantity: Matinee Coat or Cardigan: 1-3 (50g balls); Shawl: 8 (50g balls); Mittens/Bootees/Bonnet: 1 ball each
Sizes: Coat/Cardigan: 10-12 inch chest [4 sizes]; Shawl: 40½ inches square.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm, 3mm, 3¼mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 38 rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming premature baby set comprising matinee coat, cardigan, bootees mittens, bonnet, and and shawl.

Perfectly plain man's sweater V

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

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

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

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

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

Girl's school cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 725
Wool brand: Talisman/Fontein Crepe/Gaiety
Yarn quantity: 8-10 balls (1oz balls)
Sizes: 26-30 inch chest
(6-10 years) [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Girl's plain "school" cardigan.

Patons Babies and Toddlers

Knitting Book for Babies and Toddlers
(Patons 714)

Twinset, Jumpers, Hats, Socks, in various Patons qualities.

Booklet ID: Patons 714

Subject Matter: A booklet of winter accessories.

Price: £6.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Content:
Some items in colour are featured on the cover photo - click on thumbnail above for popup: includes a range of jumpers and accessories up to a size 25 inch chest in some designs - mostly designed for "age 1-3 years" using 2ply, 3ply, and 4ply, depending on the design. .

Description:
This booklet is in used condition. The cover shows wear and there are 2 small holes punched in the booklet with some pen markings but the instructions are fully readable.

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.

Children's socks and stockings

Pattern ID: P&B 847
Wool brand: Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 2 oz for socks, 4oz for (longer) stockings
Sizes: length of foot 7½ - 8½ inches

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: Three pairs of socks: girl's ankle socks in 3ply with turnover in fancy rib; boy's plain socks in 3 ply; boy's ribbed stockings in 4 ply.
The pattern is in good condition for its age with some creasing to the front illustration.

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.

Dolls Clothes

Pattern ID: PB 585
Wool brand: Moorland DK, and Fingering 3 and 4ply
Yarn quantity: Coat: 2-3oz DK; Pixie hat: 1oz DK; Vest and knickers: ½-¾oz 3ply; Dress: 1oz 3ply; Sweater (striped): ¼-½oz 4ply in each colour; Skirt: ½-1oz 4ply
Sizes: 10, 12, 14, and 16 inch dolls

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, Double Knit
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows in DK; 28sts x 36 rows in 4 ply on 3¼mm;
28sts x 36 rows in 3 ply on 3¾mm;
30sts x 38 rows in 3 ply on 3¼mm.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes in 4 sizes for 10, 12, 14, and 16 inch dolls:

  • Coat and pixie hat
  • Vest and pilch (pants/knickers)
  • Striped sweater and skirt
  • Dress
The pattern is in fair condition for its age, but the spine has been reinforced with sellotape.

Baby Jacket and Dress

Pattern ID: Emu 8030
Wool brand: Baby Wool, Emulon Bri-Nylon, Softknit
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 2-3 oz; Dress: 4 oz
Sizes: to fit 19-21 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 3ply
Needle size: 3mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 46 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty dress and jacket set for a baby; both dress and jacket have the sleeves knitted all in one with the body.

Baby shawl and matinee jacket

Pattern ID: Bairnswear 490
Wool brand: Coronet, Economy
Yarn quantity: Coat: 5-6 (20g balls);
Shawl: 21 (20g balls)

Sizes: 16-20 inch chest [3 sizes];
Shawl: 50 inches square.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm, and 3¼ - or - 4mm for shawl
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 32 rows over shawl pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming matinee coat and shawl.
The pattern is in used condition, with some light creasing.
This pattern appears to be identical in content to Poppleton 1844, just published under a different brand.

Baby shawl and matinee jacket II

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1844
Wool brand: Poppleton Fragrant Baby 4ply
Yarn quantity: Coat: 5-6 (20g balls);
Shawl: 22 (20g balls)

Sizes: 16-20 inch chest [3 sizes];
Shawl: 50 inches square.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm, and 3¼ - or - 4mm for shawl
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over shawl pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming matinee coat and shawl.
The pattern is in generally good condition, with small tears in the margin and some pencil markings from a previous user.
This pattern appears to be identical in content to Bairnswear 490, just published under a different brand.

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].

Outfits for Action Man

Pattern ID: Emu 6690
Wool brand: Scotch Superwash, Easy-Care
Yarn quantity: Trousers: 20g ball makes 2 pairs. Jacket and hat: 20g ball plus oddment of contrast.
Sweater and hat: 20g ball.

Sizes: To fit action figure doll (about 11 inches / 28cm)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): not specified

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes and accessories for an action figure doll. A man of his time, it includes a (miniature) version of the Starsky and Hutch cardigan - well - Starsky anyway...
The pattern is in good condition with some notes about the sizing made by a previous user on the front cover.

Tea Cosies II

Pattern ID: Weldons B905
Wool brand: Sirdar Majestic 4ply, Patons Moorland DK, George Lee's TARGET 3ply
Yarn quantity: Fancy Rib: 2oz 4ply;
Dutch Doll: 2 oz in blue DK, smaller amounts 3ply in white, black, pink, yellow;
Chequered: 2oz white, 3oz red 3ply.

Sizes: Width all round lower edge 18-20 inches

Wool weight: 3ply, 4ply, DK
Needle size: 3mm for 4ply or 3¼mm, and 2¾mm, for DK, or 3¾mm for 3ply
Tension (10cm): 28sts x 44 rows for 4ply; 24sts x 32 rows for DK; 56sts x 44 rows for 3ply over checked pattern (when contracted).

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Three charming styles of tea cosy as per illustration.

Baby Doll Outfit

Pattern ID: Emu 8014
Wool brand: Baby Wool, Zephyr Botany, Scotch, Emulon Bri-Nylon, Softknit
Yarn quantity: For the set - larger doll 8 oz 4ply; smaller doll 5oz 3ply (1oz balls)
Sizes: To fit a 20 inch doll in 4ply,
and a 16 inch doll in 3ply

Wool weight: 4ply or 3ply
Needle size: 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows for 4ply;
32sts x 40 rows for 3ply

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Five piece set for baby dolls in 2 sizes.
The pattern has some signs of wear, a vertical centre crease, and a few pencil markings. The instructions are fully readable.

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.

Man's textured sweater in 3 yarn weights

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

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

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

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

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.

Man's cabled slipover III

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

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

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

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

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

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).

Children's gloves worked on two needles

Pattern ID: PB 619
Wool brand: Beehive fingering 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 1 - 2 (1oz) balls per pair plus oddments for embroidery
Sizes: width round above thumb, 4-6 inches

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 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 children knitted in 3 ply on 2 needles. Boys on the left of the photo, girls on the right. The photo also gives an indication of the relative sizes of the gloves.

Bonnet, Mitts and Pixie Hood

Pattern ID: Bestway 1096
Wool brand: Beehive Baby Wool Shrink-proof 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 1 (1oz ball) per item
Sizes: Hood: 16 inches round face edge, and 6½ inches from front to back; Bonnet: 12 inches round face edge, and 6inches from front to back; Mittens 5inches long and 4½ inches round the hand.

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3mm, 3¼mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 32sts on 3mm needles.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cute pixie hood, pretty bonnet, and sweet little mittens. The patten is good for its evident age, being printed on thicker paper, but has surface creasing, and nibbled corners.

Four-piece separates for toddlers

Pattern ID: PB 1400
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox 4ply
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 4 (1oz balls); Jumper: 3oz; Shorts: 3oz; Trousers: 4oz.
Sizes: to fit 21 inch chest (1 size)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming retro "Nursery Separates" for toddlers in 4ply weight: cabled raglan cardigan; short-sleeved cabled raglan jumper; cabled shorts; and plain long trousers with side cable stripe.

Man's ribbed slipover

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

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

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

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

Patons Sports Book

Sportswear Booklet
(Patons 199)

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

Booklet ID: Patons 199

Subject Matter: A booklet of sportswear.

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

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

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

Pre-school jerseys

Pattern ID: PB 232
Wool brand: Beehive, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: Plain: 4-6 (1oz balls); 2-colour: 2-3 of each colour
Sizes: to fit 20 - 24 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: Two patterns for young children or toddlers: a plain knit sweater with a simple but effective fair-isle pattern in two colours; a textured raglan sweater in a staggered moss stitch, where every alternate row is knitted plain.
The pattern has a horizontal crease, folded corners, and few marks from a previous user, but is in generally good usable condition.

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.

Plain pre-school cardigan and cable sweater.

Pattern ID: PB 1443
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Cameo Crepe, Brilliante
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (1oz balls) plus 1 contrast for cardigan
Sizes: to fit 20 - 24 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: Two patterns for young children or toddlers: a plain knit raglan cardigan with contrast colour welts and collar edging; a raglan sweater with cable panels on body and sleeves.
The pattern has a few marks but is in generally good condition.

Toddler cardigans with eyelets or chick motifs

Pattern ID: PB 231
Wool brand: Patons Beehive Baby Wool and Quickerknit
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (1oz balls) plus oddments for motif
Sizes: 20-22 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply - or - Quick-knit
Needle size: 3mm and 2¾mm
- or - 4mm and 3¼mm

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet little cardigans for babies and toddlers. One is a raglan in quick-knit (5ply) with eyelet detail above the welt; the other is in 3 ply with cute little chick motifs on the pockets that are just about visible in the photo.

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.

Raglan Matinee Coats

Pattern ID: PB 256
Wool brand: Patons Beehive Baby Wool
Yarn quantity: 2 (1oz balls) plus oddments for embroidery
Sizes: 18 & 20 inch chest (1 size per design)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Always charming traditional matinee coats.
Some slight surface and corner creasing but overall a nice booklet.

Inbetweeners textured sweaters II

Pattern ID: Hayfield 3105
Wool brand: Pure Wool Classics, Grampian - 4ply or DK
Yarn quantity: DK: 6 - 10 (50g balls);
4ply: 5 - 8 - plus 1 contrast

Sizes: to fit 24 - 34 inch chest (6 sizes) actual 28-38 inches

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

Tension (10x10cm): DK: 24sts x 36 rows;
4ply: 31sts x 48 rows both measured over the pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured sweaters for "young adults"- styled as a possible school sweater. The pattern is a combination of moss stitch with slip-stitch rib.There are separate instructions for a DK or a 4ply version.
The pattern is in very good condition with a couple of annotations from a previous user.

Baby shawl, coat, and bonnet.

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1611
Wool brand: Fragrant Baby DK and Fragrant or MyBaby 4ply
Yarn quantity: 25g balls? Coat: 5-6 balls; bonnet: 2. Shawl: 16 balls in 4 ply
Sizes: to fit: 16-20 inch chest
[3 sizes].

Wool weight: DK or 4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm.
4½mm crochet hook for the shawl.

Tension (10x10cm): DK: 24sts x 32 rows over st st; 4 ply: 10 chain spaces

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty baby pram-coat and bonnet, in a ridge-textured stitch plus crocheted shawl.

Perfectly plain toddler twinset

Pattern ID: Bestway 3512
Wool brand: Bairns-wear Scotch Knitting 3 ply
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 2 - 4 (1oz balls); Cardigan: 3 - 4
Sizes: to fit 19 - 24 inch chest [3 sizes stated as 6 months to 3 years]

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 48 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic twinsets for girls in 3 ply fingering weight.
The pattern has ring-binder hole punches at the side.

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.

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.

Pretty matinee coat with bonnets and leggings

Pattern ID: Argyll 215
Wool brand: Babytime
Yarn quantity: 4 - 5 (40g balls) plus 1 contrast for the set; 2 for the coat; 2 for the leggings; 1 for the hat
Sizes: 16-18 inch chest [2 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming baby "set" in 4 ply weight with a contrast picot edge trim.
The pattern has signs of use and the outside covers are in poor condition; the instructions are in tact and I will also supply a clean PDF scan of the pattern.

Perfectly plain man's slipover IV

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

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

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

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

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

Baby layette

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 486
Wool brand: Petite Baby
Yarn quantity: 28 balls for the set plus 1 ball contrast. Dress: 5; cardigan: 4; shawl: 17; bonnet: 2; mitts 1; bootees 1. (25g? balls)
Sizes: to fit: 16-18 inch chest [1 size].

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty thorough baby layette including dress, cardigan, bonnet, bootees, mitts and shawl.

Matinee Jackets

Pattern ID: Sirdar 3301
Wool brand: Snuggly
Yarn quantity: 2 - 3 (40g balls) optionally plus 1 ball of contrast
Sizes: 12-18 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40 rows (over stocking stitch)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Matinee coats in two styles with optional coloured trim.

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.

Man's Windcheater or Lumber Jacket VII

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

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

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

Perfectly plain man's slipover III

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

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

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

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

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

Twinset for a young girl

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6030
Wool brand: Dunraven
Yarn quantity: 10 - 12 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 30 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet little twinset for girls 4 ply fingering weight. A plain V-neck cardigan over a patterned short sleeved top.
The pattern has definite horizontal creasing and is detaching at the leaflet fold; the instructions are largely unaffected, and I will supply a clean copy along with the original pattern.

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.

Man's textured pullover

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

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

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

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.

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: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sleeveless spring top in a range of wool weights.
The pattern is in very poor condition where creases from use have caused tears in the paper; I will provide a clean physical print copy and pdf pattern alongside the vintage pattern itself.

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.

Toddler's top and skirt outfit III

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 36
Wool brand: Lister Lee Target Baby Love 4ply used double
Yarn quantity: 5 - 7 (50g balls)
Sizes: 18 - 22 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply yarn but used double
Needle size: 4mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 30 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty cardigan suit (top and skirt) for a little girl in a decorative rib stitch. The 4 ply yarn is used double giving a tension more like Aran or worsted weight yarn.

Man's textured cardigan III

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

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

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

Family Socks VI

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

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

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

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

Mostly for Men III

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

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

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

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

Family Socks IV

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

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

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

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

Patons Third Bazaar Book

Third Bazaar Booklet
(Patons B156)

Bazaar items and novelties in various Patons qualities.

Booklet ID: Patons B156

Subject Matter: A collection of gifts and novelties to knit, crochet and sew in various yarn qualities.

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: Workbag, Cushions, Chairback, Needle Case, Toys: Jumbo, Bunny, Duck, Balls, Doll, Bull, Hippo; Nightcase, Tureen/Place Mats, Coffee/Egg/Tea Cosies, Pot Holders, Pincushion, Kneeler, Calendar, Oven Mitts, Peg Bag, Tie, Mitts, Bedjacket, Bedsocks, Bedroom Bootees, Rug, Bottle Cover.

Description:
The booklet is in good condition. It has 40 project ideas, illustrated on the covers.

Patons Accessories Book

Accessories Booklet
(Patons 215)

Hats, Scarves, Gloves, and Socks, in various Patons qualities.

Booklet ID: Patons 215

Subject Matter: A booklet of winter accessories.

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: Family Tuck-ins, Child's Purse Gloves, Tot's Tammy, Woman's Lacy Beret, Family Gloves and Mitts, Child's Helmet, Family Hat and Scarf Set, Man's Hat, Woman's Hat, Child's Hat and Mitts, Family Scarf, Man's Argyle-style Gloves, Woman's Turban, Slipper Socks, Woman's Chevron-striped Tammy and Scarf, Family Tennis Socks, Woman's Scarf-hat, Man's Argyle-style Socks, Fisherman's Socks, Child's Crochet Hat and Scarf, Child's Crochet Slippers, Family Balaclavas.

Description:
This booklet is in good condition. It has 22 projects, illustrated on the covers.

Emu Knitted Novelties

"Knitted Novelties" Booklet
(Emu B23)

"Knitted Novelties" in various Emu qualities.

Booklet ID: Emu B23

Subject Matter: A booklet of Bazaar and other knits in various yarn qualities.

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: Zebra, Caterpillar, Golly, Longleg Dolls, Three Bears, Cushion Covers (5 knitted, 4 crochet), Pompom Novelties, Dolls Clothes, Poodle Bottle Covers, Cat, Mitts and Scarf, Gloves, Children's Hats, Tea Cosies, Fishing Hat, Pot Holders (crochet), Family Hats, Teddy Family, Hat and Scarf (crochet), Floor cushions (pentagons - crochet), Toilet roll covers.

Description:
The booklet has 22 projects, all illustrated on the covers. It is in fairly good condition, but please note that one page has been cut, and a substitute page copy is supplied - so all instructions are fully included.

Simple cardigans for baby or toddler II

Pattern ID: Jarol M7
Wool brand: Cosycraft, Tasmin
Yarn quantity: 80 - 100g in total
Sizes: to fit 16 - 20 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: recommended TR7 to get required tension (machine)
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 40 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet set of baby/toddler cardigans - mostly plain with a delicate eyelet pattern. This is very clearly a pattern with knitting machine instructions but if you are familiar with machine and hand knitting you could easily translate them.

Young girl's top and skirt outfit II

Pattern ID: Hayfield 778
Wool brand: Any Hayfield 4ply
Yarn quantity: 8 - 12 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit: 24 - 30 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty "Jumper Suit" (top and skirt) for a little girl in plain knitting with crochet borders.

Girl's school cardigan and top

Pattern ID: Lister Lee K1441
Wool brand: Motoravia, Thermo-knit.
Yarn quantity: 3 - 4 (50g balls) for the cardigan - 3 for the top.
Sizes: to fit 22-38 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Younger kids plain school cardigan and top in lighter weight yarn. "Almost" a twin set but I'm unsure if the two are designed to be worn together.

Classic school V-neck sweater VI

Pattern ID: Sirdar 762
Wool brand: DK: Tricel or Crepe;
4-ply: Fontein Crepe, Talisman 4, Courtelle

Yarn quantity: 5-6 (50g balls) DK; 6-9 (1 oz or 25g balls) 4 ply.
Sizes: to fit 24 - 28 inch chest (3 sizes).

Wool weight: DK or 4 ply versions
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
2¾ and 3¼mm for 4 ply
.
Tension (10cm): 24sts in DK;
30sts in 4 ply

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional school jumper in choice of yarn weight. The two "Models" may look the same but A is in double knitting and B is in 4 ply weight.

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".

Perfectly plain pre-school twinsets

Pattern ID: PB 396
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 24 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 or 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 2¼mm; or, 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40rows for 3ply;
28sts x 36 rows for 4ply.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: 2 sweet little classic twinsets for girls (2-5 year old, it says) - one in 3 ply and one in 4 ply.

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.

Classic school V-neck sweater or cardigan V

Pattern ID: Wendy 494
Wool brand: Ciro Crepe, 4 ply Nylonised, High Bulk Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 7-11 (1oz balls); 1 oz in each of 2 contrasts as required.
Sizes: to fit: 26-32 inch chest (4 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: Fine-knit lighter weight plain school sweater or cardigan with V-neck in 4 ply. Optional school colours in striped V-neck.
The pattern has a light horizontal crease.

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 school V-neck sweater or cardigan IV

Pattern ID: PB C-1158
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 4-9 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 22-32 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fine-knit lighter weight school sweater or cardigan with V-neck in 3 ply.
This pattern is in delicate condition with creases a small tears at the margins, but is in fully readable condition.

Be-ribboned matinee set in crochet

Pattern ID: Patons 5020
Wool brand: Beehive Baby 3ply, 101 Courtelle 3ply, Brilliante 3ply
Yarn quantity: 3-5 (1oz) balls;
Sizes: 18-19 inch chest [one size]

Wool weight: 3 ply
Hook size: 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 13 rows over trebles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet little crochet matinee jacket with ribbon- embellished bonnet in traditional style.

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.

Toddler outfit: sweater, hat, and scarf

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 7
Wool brand: Pingouin Confortable Fin
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 3-5 (50g) balls; Scarf and Hat: 2 balls in each of 2 colours
Sizes: 21-24½ inch chest [3 sizes];
stated as 1 - 2 years

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm, and 2¾mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 50 rows over Fisherman rib pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: This is a lovely French design illustrated in bright colours - all of which was such a departure from conventional baby wear for us British in the 1980s. It's very simple but effective - the stitch is a mock Fisherman's rib where the "knit 1 below" rib is alternated with a plain knit row (so half the effort!). Note the tension of 50 rows to 10cm which is the effect of the Fisherman's rib "shrinking" the length compared with a stocking stitch 4 ply.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Neat cardigan for a boy (or girl?)

Pattern ID: Weldons 540
Wool brand: Copley 3-ply "Excelsior"
Yarn quantity: 5 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 25-27 inch chest [1 size stated to fit 5 -7 years]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Boy's cardigan with pockets in a textured design (not easily discerned in the photo) rather like the flag pattern seen in Guernseys - don't be put off though, as it's quite easy to execute in a simple combination of knit and purl.

Classic School Sweaters for older kids II

Pattern ID: PB 881
Wool brand: Nylox 3-ply
Yarn quantity: 6-7 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 28 - 32 inch chest, [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain school sweaters in fine wool.

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.

Sunshine Series baby set I

Pattern ID: Sirdar 204
Wool brand: Sunshine Baby Wool, Baby Nylon, Majestic
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (1oz balls) for each item
Sizes: 18- 20 inch chest [2 sizes stated birth - 6 months]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain and practical baby layette up to 6 months in 4ply - "for a boy" apparently. Pattern has some light creasing and a small tear which does not affect the instructions.

Toddler outfit: sweater, trews, and hat

Pattern ID: Patons 9324
Wool brand: Beehive Fingering; Nylox
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 5-6 plus 1 contrast; Trews: 3-4; Hat: 2 plus oddment of contrast (all 1oz balls)
Sizes: 21-23 inch chest [2 sizes];
stated as 1 - 3 years

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: Cute toddler outfit. "Fun and games in warmth and comfort!".

Perfectly plain cardigans for children

Pattern ID: Bestway 3053
Wool brand: Sirdar Majestic 3ply; Penelope's W.B. Kiddie Kwiknit Wool
Yarn quantity: 5-8 3ply; or 7-11 quick-knit (all 1oz balls)
Sizes: 25-35 inch chest [5 sizes];
stated as 4-14 years

Wool weight: 3 ply or quick-knit
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm;
or, 4mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40 rows for 3 ply; 24sts x 32 rows for quick-knit

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A basic plain cardigan with optional pockets in a choice of yarn weights; maybe a bit less popular for boys these days, but they look cute with their model yachts at the ready.

Fair Isle pullover

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

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

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

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"

Four Pullovers for Men

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Holiday for Dolls

Pattern ID: PB SC24
Wool brand: Fingering, Nylox, Purple Heather in 3 or 4ply
Yarn quantity: various colours in small amounts mostly not exceeding 1oz
Sizes: 10, 12, 14, and 16 inch dolls

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes for 10, 12, 14, and 16 inch dolls:

  • Cover Girl's Outfit - cable sweater, kilt, pants, hat
  • The Boyfriend's Outfit - checked jersey, trousers, cap
  • What the best dolls wear underneath - vest and pants
  • The Terrible Twins - tee shirt and dungarees

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Perfectly plain classic school pullovers VII

Pattern ID: Sirdar 605
Wool brand: Majestic, Fontein Crepe, Talisman
Yarn quantity: 5-9 (1oz balls);
[3-6 for sleeveless version]

Sizes: 24-28 inch chest
(3 sizes - aged 4/6/8)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lighter weight school sweater or slipover in 4 ply.
These are V neck sweaters with set in sleeves (or sleeveless).

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.

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"!

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!.

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.

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.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 5

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

Pyjama case and dressing table set

Pattern ID: Twilleys 202
Wool brand: Lyscordet
Yarn quantity: Set: 4 (1 oz balls); Case: 4 oz; small amount for contrast lettering
Sizes: Mats: 6x6 ins, 6x11½ ins, 7x21ins; Case: 17x10½ ins

Wool weight: 3/4 ply equivalent cotton
Needle size: 2¾mm and 2mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Amusing knitted pyjama or nightdress case and square mats for a dressing table.

Lace table mats III

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6163
Wool brand: Lystwist
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (20g ball)
Sizes: Large centre: 19 inches in diameter; small centre: 13 inches.

Wool weight: fine cotton (3ply)
Hook size: 2mm
Tension: Large centre: 1st 11 rounds = 8½ inches; small centre: 1st 4 rounds = 2 inches.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two crochet doily or centrepiece designs.

Lace table mats II

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6161
Wool brand: Lystwist
Yarn quantity: 2-4 (20g ball)
Sizes: Round centre: 11½ inches in diameter; oval centre: 27¾ x 10 inches.

Wool weight: fine cotton (3ply)
Hook size: 2mm
Tension (6cm): Round centre: 1st 3 rounds; oval centre: 1st 4 rounds.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two crochet doily designs.

Crochet Chair and Settee Back

Pattern ID: Coats 1011
Wool brand: Coats Mercer Crochet No 10
Yarn quantity: 21 (20g balls)
Sizes: Chair back: 15 x 21 inches;
Settee back: 21 x 30 inches.

Wool weight: 3 or 4 ply equivalent
Hook size: 2½mm
Tension: Motif measures 3 inches in diameter

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Round crochet motifs to make chair backs (antimacassar).
Apparently this quick, simple to work, set for modern or traditional suite will give a new look to your lounge.

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.

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.

Two Lumber Jackets for boys

Pattern ID: PB 205
Wool brand: Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: Ribbed jacket: 7 (1oz balls); plain jacket: 9 oz.
Sizes: Ribbed jacket: to fit 6 - 8 years, 27 inch chest; plain jacket to fit 10 - 12 years, 30 inch chest.

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two different boys jackets in different sizes, each given in one size only (click on photo to see both designs).
The front and back cover photos have a lot of crease marks not shown in photo but the instructions inside are in good order.

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).

Perfectly Plain Man's Slipover

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

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

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

Perfectly plain mens raglan pullovers

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

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

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

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

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

Perfectly plain classic school pullovers V

Pattern ID: PB C-275
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 4-8 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 22-32 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fine-knit lighter weight raglan school sweater with V neck in 3 ply.

Perfectly plain classic school pullovers IV

Pattern ID: PB C-550
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 24-34 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lighter weight raglan school sweater with V or crew neck in 4 ply. There is a "partner" V-neck pattern PB C552 with set-in sleeves and sleeveless option. There are separate sets of instructions for the 3 smaller and 3 larger sizes.

Perfectly plain classic school pullovers III

Pattern ID: PB C-552
Wool brand: Beehive, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (1oz balls); [3-8 for sleeveless version]
Sizes: 24-34 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lighter weight school sweater or slipover in 4 ply. These are V neck sweaters with set in sleeves; there is a "partner" pattern PB C550 with raglan sleeves and crew neck option. There are separate sets of instructions for the 3 smaller and 3 larger sizes.

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.

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.

Sporty sweaters in choice of yarn weight

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

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

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

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

Four Designs for Men

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

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

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

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.

Mostly for Men - Socks II

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

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

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Description: Three conservative styles of sock: plain, ribbed, or cabled. Nothing to stop you adapting them for women but the styling, colour choice and sizes imply they were intended for chaps.

Mostly for Men - Socks I

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

Man's buttoned waistcoat II

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

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

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Description: Traditional man's plain waistcoat with pockets.

Perfectly plain classic V-necks IV

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

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

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

Perfectly plain family cardigans XI

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

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

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

Description: Light weight family cardigans

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


Baby accessories to knit and crochet

Pattern ID: Patons 2071
Wool brand: Limelight QK, 4 ply, and 3 ply
Yarn quantity: Hat: 1; Set: 2+1 (25g balls)
Sizes: one size

Wool weight: Quick-knit, 4 ply, and 3 ply
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm for QK;
3mm and 3½mm hooks for crochet

Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cute baby set: striped hat, mittens, and bootees to knit in quick-knit yarn (light double knitting); crochet bonnet in 3 ply and bootees in 4 ply.

Lightweight boys (or girls!) roll-neck raglan sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 852
Wool brand: Fourmost
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (25g? balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 Ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 30sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Child or teen boy's roll neck sweater. Pleasing and subtle 3-stitch vertical rows of moss/seed stitch.

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.

Perfectly plain man’s cardigans - take 2

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

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

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

Children's ribbed pullover and accessories

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1263
Wool brand: Bellmans 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 6-12 (25g? balls);
waistcoat: 5-9; scarf:4-6; hat: 2

Sizes: to fit 24 - 34 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweater, waistcoat, scarf and hat for boy or girl. Pattern has a heavy horizontal crease (not shown in photo) but instructions still legible.

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.

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.

Pins and Needles Carefree Baby

Carefree Baby
(Pins and Needles 100)

A traditional baby knitting booklet

Booklet ID: Carefree Baby 100

Subject Matter: Baby knitting and crochet

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Content:
This magazine features the following items:

  • Crochet matinee coat in shell pattern (4 ply)
  • Knitted matinee coat with single button fastening (quick-knit)
  • Simple knitted cardigan with easy border pattern (DK)
  • Crochet shawl/blanket in double knitting (DK)
  • Crochet coat (DK)
  • Jacket with hood and mittens high neck (DK)
  • Crochet dress (4ply)
  • Round necked sweater (quickknit)

Description:
The booklet is flimsy and in pretty poor used condition (hence the price) but the designs are very cute so maybe worth offering to you. [Note that I have cleaned up the pictures shown here]. I have to say the creasing does affect the instructions for the first design (on the cover) but I will ensure you get a clean copy of the instructions if you would like the have the booklet.
There are 8 designs using Lister/Lee Target yarns.

Kids School Pullover in 3 yarn weights

Pattern ID: Emu 6654
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Lamira, Shetland
Yarn quantity: 5-9 (40g balls) DK;
6-12 (25g balls) DK; 4-8 (25g balls) 4 ply

Sizes: to fit 22 - 34 inch chest (7 sizes).

Wool weight: Chunky, DK or 4 ply versions
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm for chunky;
3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
2¾ and
3¼mm for 4 ply.
Tension (10cm): 28 sts 4ply; 22sts DK;
16sts chunky

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional school sleeveless pullovers with instructions for 3 different yarn weights. The pattern has some light creasing and marks but this does not affect the instructions.

Young girl’s jacket and skirt outfit

Pattern ID: Emu 737
Wool brand: Calypso, Scotch, Zephyr 3-plies
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 6-8 (1oz balls) plus
1 ball of contrast for coloured border version; Skirt: 8-11 ozs

Sizes: 24-30 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x44rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing fine knit suits for young girls with pleated skirts, and jackets with double-breasted collared option.

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.

Classic Sweaters for older kids

Pattern ID: PB 362
Wool brand: Nylox, Purple Heather, Moorland DK
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 28 - 32 inch chest, (8-13 years)

Wool weight: 3 ply or Double Knitting
Needle size: 5mm & 3¾mm / 3¼mm & 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26 rows for DK;
30sts x 38 rows for 3 ply

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet of 3 sweaters: plain V-neck in double knitting, plain V or round neck in 3 ply, and cable V-neck in 3 ply.

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

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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."

Knitting Pretty for Baby

Booklet ID: Waterwheel 100

Subject Matter: Baby knitting and crochet book

Content: Twenty three lovely designs for very practical clothes for the modern baby.

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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

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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....

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

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Description: Pleasing crochet-pattern sixties twin-set.
Some horizontal creasing which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain man’s cardigan

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

Sizes: to fit 40 - 46 inch chest

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

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

Classic school V-neck sweater I

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4026
Wool brand: Wash 'n' Wear DK or 4-ply, Crepe DK or 4 ply, Fontein Crepe, Talisman 4 ply.
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (50g balls) DK; 10-13 (1 oz or 25g balls) 4 ply.
Sizes: to fit 30 - 34 inch chest (3 sizes).

Wool weight: DK or 4 ply versions
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
2¾ and
3¼mm for 4 ply.
Tension (10cm): 24sts in DK; 30sts in 4 ply

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Description: Traditional school jumper in choice of yarn weight.The pattern has horizontal and vertical creases as in photo but this does not affect the instructions.

Kids plain bomber jacket in DK or 4ply fingering

Pattern ID: Hayfield 1255
Wool brand: Superblend, Beaulon, Monique DK or Superblend, Beaulon, 4-ply
Yarn quantity: 8-14 (25g balls) DK or 4 ply
Sizes: to fit 24 - 36 inch chest

Wool weight: 4 ply or double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm,
or 2¾mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10cm): 22sts (DK) or 28sts (4 ply)

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Description: Traditional school-type zipped cardigan with collar up to young adult size. Options for double knitting or 4 ply version.

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"?).

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.

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

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Description: Delightful vintage pattern for 2 different bedjackets.
And when they say larger sizes, they mean not smaller sizes.

Jeff and Gerry

Pattern ID: Bairnswear 1359
Wool brand: Bairnswear Lambs Wool
Yarn quantity: 6 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 23-24 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply possibly 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 28sts

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Description: This is a really charming old outfit for a toddler boy - including knitted shorts; there are two little sweaters: a cabled version and a two-coloured version in "Oatmeal and Almond".

Yellow pullover III

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

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

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

Yellow pullover II

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

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

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

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)

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Description: Teens ribbed polo, scarf, and hat in double knit and 4 ply options.

Baby two-piece

Pattern ID: Sirdar 3245
Wool brand: Sirdar Snuggly Quick Knit
Yarn quantity: 11 (20g balls)
Sizes: one size 20 inch chest

Wool weight: Quick Knit
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Baby hooded jacket and leggings or "pram set" in quick-knit yarn (light weight double knitting).

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

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Description: Plain suit with open-work/net scarf.

Dolls Delight

Pattern ID: Patons 6368
Wool brand: Totem Crepe, Nylox,
Purple Heather, Cameo Crepe

Yarn quantity: 2 (50g balls) DK for bag;
2 (1oz balls) 4ply for outfit

Sizes: 12 inch baby doll

Wool weight: Double Knitting and 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows in DK
24sts x 32 rows in 4 ply

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes for a 12 inch (30cm) baby doll. (Possibly premature baby?)

Man's waistcoat or pullover

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

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

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Description: Man's sleeveless slipover with or without button front closure.

Stripey tops with fish motif and headband

Pattern ID: Emu 6298
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Carella
Yarn quantity: 5-8 (1oz balls) plus 1 contrast and small amount for 2nd contrast.
Sizes: 24-32 inch chest

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

Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 44rows [3ply],
30sts x 38rows [4 ply]
22sts x 32rows [DK]

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Kid's sleeveless fishy tops in choice of 3 weights of wool, plus headband to match.

Girl's knitted mini-dress

Pattern ID: Emu 6347
Wool brand: Scotch / Crepe / Bri-nylon /
Carella / Flamenco

Yarn quantity: 9-14 for 4 ply (25g balls)
and 12-18 double knitting

Sizes: 24-29 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Girl's dress with short or long sleeve, and optional contrast trim.

Perfectly plain man’s fine sweater.

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

Sizes: 38-41 inch chest

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

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

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

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Description: Plain knit sweater with eyelet flower motifs and gathered shoulder.

Child's wrap-over cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4187
Wool brand: Fontein, Talisman, Crepe 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 8-12 balls (50g balls)
Sizes: 26-36 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: Child or young teen short-sleeved wrap-over cardigan.

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