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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.

Kids' traditional Aran sweaters

Pattern ID: Argyll 1228
Wool brand: Fernmoor Aran, Super Aran
Yarn quantity: 2-4 (100g balls) plus 1 contrast
Sizes: to fit 18 - 26 inch chest [5 sizes] - actual size: 23½ - 31½ inches

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 22sts x 28 rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Children's or toddlers' Aran sweaters with round or cross-over neck.

Kids' traditional Aran cardigans

Pattern ID: Patons 8142
Wool brand: Diploma Gold, Beehive
Yarn quantity: 6-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 30 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Children's Aran cardigans with V or round neck and pockets.

Kids Aran cardigan

Pattern ID: Rico 188
Wool brand: Essentials Soft Merino Aran
Yarn quantity: 4-8 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 32 inch chest [5 sizes - stated 3-13 years]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A quick-to-knit children's (or young adult) Aran cardigan, either cropped or longer

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

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

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

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

Aran Ribbed Sweaters with accessories

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

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

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

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

Aran Cabled Sweaters with accessories II

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

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

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

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

Aran Cabled Sweaters with accessories I

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

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

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

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

Aran Cabled Cardigan V

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

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

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

Toddler Aran waistcoats in two yarn weights

Pattern ID: Jarol 3129
Wool brand: Aran: Out O' Doors, Jatok, Ballyfoine - or - Jarol DK: Supersaver, Summer Wine
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (100g balls) Aran - or -
3-4 (50g balls) double knitting

Sizes: to fit 20 - 26 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran or DK
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm - or -
4mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10x10cm): Aran: 20sts x 26 rows;
DK: 24sts x 32 rows over double moss stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Children's Aran waistcoats in a choice of two yarn weights. Separate instructions are given for each.
This pattern is identical to Poppleton 1872, and Abigail 3129 but published under a different brand.

Classic family Aran sweaters IV

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

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

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

Cosy Aran patterned cardigan

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

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

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

A Head Start for Fashion

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

Wool weight: Double knitting, Aran, and Bulky
Needle size: 7¾mm, 6¾mm, 5¾mm, 3¼mm - varies by design.
Tension (10cm): varies by design

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

Aran Cabled Cardigan IV

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

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

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

Sleeveless tunic or longline waistcoat

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

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line sleeveless cardigan with cable detail. The pattern is in overall good condition with a small tear in the margin.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic V-necks X

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

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

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

Arans for Inbetweeners

Pattern ID: Argyll 935
Wool brand: Aran Knit, Ferntex, Sportsday, Pure New Wool
Yarn quantity: 7-16 (40g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24-32 inch chest (actual 27-35) [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20st x 24 rows over rice stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting traditional Arans in a good range of sizes from toddler to "young adult", with choice of neck line.

Toddler Aran waistcoats in two yarn weights

Pattern ID: Abigail 3129
Wool brand: Aran - or - Enriched, Brushed, or Shetland DK
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (100g balls) Aran - or -
2-5 (50g balls) double knitting

Sizes: to fit 20 - 26 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran or DK
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm - or -
4mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10x10cm): Aran: 20sts x 26 rows;
DK: 24sts x 32 rows over double moss stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Children's Aran waistcoats in a choice of two yarn weights. Separate instructions are given for each.
This pattern is identical to Poppleton 1872, and Jarol 3129, but published under a different brand.

Toddler Aran waistcoats in two yarn weights

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1872
Wool brand: Aran Wool, Emmerdale, Lana
Yarn quantity: 4-7 (50g balls) Aran - or -
2-5 double knitting

Sizes: to fit 20 - 26 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran or DK
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm - or -
4mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10x10cm): Aran: 20sts x 26 rows;
DK: 24sts x 32 rows over double moss stitch

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Children's Aran waistcoats in a choice of two yarn weights. Separate instructions are given for each.
This pattern is identical to Abigail 3129, and Jarol 3129, but published under a different brand.

Traditional Aran Book

The Aran Look
(Sirdar 118)

Booklet ID: Sirdar 118

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

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

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

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.

Cheerful cabled toddler sweaters, mitts, and bag

Pattern ID: Wendy Peter Pan P781
Wool brand: Peter Pan Toddler Aran
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 4-6 main (50g balls) +1-2 in each of two contrasts.
Bag and Mitts: 1 ball in each colour

Sizes: to fit 20 - 26 inch chest [4 sizes]. Actual 26-30¼ inches.

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 28 rows over diamond pattern; 19sts over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Multicoloured sweater illustrated in "summer" and "winter" (bit of Christmas elf fringing going on there) colours. Matching bag and mittens.

Cabled sweater in two yarn weights

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

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

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

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

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

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.

"Starsky-Hutch" Style Jacket

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

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Iconic "Starsky and Hutch" cardigan. Man's design but down to a 32 inch chest so could fit younger folk or women.

Kids' traditional Aran sweaters plus hats

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1359
Wool brand: Aran Wool, Emmerdale
Yarn quantity: 5-12 (50g balls) plus 2-3 for the hat
Sizes: to fit 24 - 30 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm, 4mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 24 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Children's Aran sweaters in a choice of two styles plus matching hats.

Kids' traditional Aran cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4403
Wool brand: Sportswool, Wash'n'Wear
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 20 - 30 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Children's Aran cardigan with collar and front pockets.

Sweet motif sweaters for kids

Pattern ID: Scheepjeswol 715-716
Wool brand: Scheepjeswol Luzern
Yarn quantity: 5-7 (50g balls) plus 1-2 balls in each of 3 contrast colours
Sizes: 24 - 30 inch chest [2 or 4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran/worsted
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 28 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two separate patterns for motif sweaters in worsted or Aran weight yarn.

Family cabled sweaters IV

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

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

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

Short bedjacket and bed stole

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

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

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

The Aran Look - trouser suit

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

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

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

Tea Cosies

Pattern ID: Emu 6234
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe,
Bri-Nylon, Tripleknit, Magnum

Yarn quantity: Tea cosies: 2 (25g?) balls in each colour; Poodle: 4 balls DK + oddments
Sizes: "small, medium, large"

Wool weight: Double knitting, Aran/worsted, Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, 5mm, 6½mm
Tension (10cm): not specified

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Poodle bottle cover or toy in DK, and a set of tea cosies in a choice of yarn weights/sizes.
The pattern is in robust condition with all instructions fully readable; there is some surface creasing, very light stains, and a few pencil marks.

Gloves, Mittens, Hat, and Helmet for kids

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4080
Wool brand: Sportswool, Sherpa.
Yarn quantity: 1-2 (50g) balls for each item
Sizes: Average size 2-7 years (2 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4mm

Tension (10cm): 20sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing children's pom-pom hats or helmet with mittens in a matching pattern. All knitted on 2 needles not in the round.
There is a tea-stain on the pattern but the instructions are readable.

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.

Six hat designs for women

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

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

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

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her V

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

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

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

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her IV

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

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

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

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her III

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

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

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

Classic Aran sweaters for him or her II

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

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

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

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.

Aran cardigans for little people

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4574
Wool brand: Ladyship Aran
Yarn quantity: 6 - 9 (2 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 24-30 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18st x 24 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aran cardigans with choice of neck line, and collar.

Children's Traditional Arans with hats and mitts

Pattern ID: Phildar 5184
Wool brand: Pure Wool Aran, First Price Aran
Yarn quantity: 9 - 15 (50g? balls);
Hat: 2 balls; Mitts: 2 balls

Sizes: to fit 24-34 inch chest
(actual 28-37)

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22st x 28 rows over double moss on 4mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Aran sweater or cardigan sized for 6 - 12 years, with hats and mitts to match. The Phildar wool is named as an Aran, but tension and needles indicate more like a double knitting weight.

Child's fisherman rib sweater III

Pattern ID: Wendy 3968
Wool brand: Traditional Aran, Aran With Wool, Kintyre
Yarn quantity: 8-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 24-32 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 32 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Great pattern for a ribbed sweater up to teen sizes.

Kids textured sweater VI

Pattern ID: Scotch Wool Shop 984
Wool brand: Greenock Quick Six
Yarn quantity: 10 - 19 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 34 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 19sts x 24 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Rather pleasing child's sweater in a simple rib pattern with lattice panel.

Child's Fair-Isle detail sweater III

Pattern ID: Lister N1468
Wool brand: Lavenda and Lochinvar Double Six
Yarn quantity: 7 - 10 (1oz balls) in main shade plus contrasts: 2oz solid and 1oz in variegated
Sizes: 24 -28 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Child's V-neck sweater with simple Fair Isle section at the welt and with contrast coloured welts and cuffs.

Perfectly plain girl's twinset

Pattern ID: Hayfield 428
Wool brand: Croft or any Hayfield DK
Yarn quantity: 13 - 15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 32 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A classic twinsets for girls in double knitting weight - although the tension quoted on 4mm needles implies that this Hayfield yarn was more of a worsted weight.

Kids cabled jackets

Pattern ID: Emu 1324
Wool brand: Superwash Aran, Folklore
Yarn quantity: 13 - 20 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 34 inch chest (3 sizes) - actual 30 - 38 inches

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4mm, and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 25 rows over st st on 5mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Childs eighties style bulky double breasted jacket with shawl collar.

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

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

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

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

Classic Family Arans III

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

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

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

Arans for little people

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 891
Wool brand: Aran Knit, Bainin, Tweed
Yarn quantity: 6-15 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 20-32 inch chest (actual 22-34) [7 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cm): 19st over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Great pattern for traditional Arans in a good range of sizes from toddler to "young adult", with choice of neck line.

Classic Arans I - cardigan or sweater

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

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

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

Luxury chenille sweater

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

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

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

Luxury chenille jacket

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

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

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

Nubbly Blazer Cardigan Suit

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

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

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

Nubbly Casual Sweater III

Pattern ID: Robin 1043
Wool brand: Whirligig
Yarn quantity: 15-18 (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes) - actual size 36-42 ins

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit V-neck sweater in a bouclé yarn. The required tension on 4mm needles pushes it from a DK into a worsted/Aran weight yarn type - slub yarns tend to require slightly looser knitting.

Nubbly Casual Sweater II

Pattern ID: Robin 1044
Wool brand: Whirligig
Yarn quantity: 13-16 (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes) - actual size 36-42 ins

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain knit "U-neck" sweater in a bouclé yarn. The required tension on 4mm needles pushes it from a DK into a worsted/Aran weight yarn type - slub yarns tend to require slightly looser knitting.
The pattern is in good condition with a wool shop stamp on the cover.

Slip-stitch rib mohair sweater

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

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

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

Perfectly plain mohair cardigan III

Pattern ID: Robin 1066
Wool brand: Shaggy Darling
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls).
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes) - actual size 35-41 ins

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic round neck cardigan Aran weight mohair blend.

Chunky chenille crochet sweater

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

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

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

Traditional Aran cardigan for a toddler

Pattern ID: Clipper 589
Wool brand: BCA or Birkfield Wool/Nylon, Ballerina All Wool, Clipper Red Label
Yarn quantity: 5 - 9 50g balls
Sizes: 20-28 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

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Description: Delightful set of cardigans for a toddler in Aran.
Note that this pattern was also published as Argyll 881, and Loweth 649.
[I can't help thinking that the yarn quality "Clipper Red Label" sounds more like a brand of tea than yarn...]

Helmets and Caps for Boys

Pattern ID: Patons 6008
Wool brand:Beehive or Trident DK, or Capstan Aran.
Yarn quantity: 1-3 (50g balls) + oddments for contrasts depending on the design
Sizes: one size covering 8-16 years "average" head depending on the design.

Wool weight: Double knitting or Aran
Needle size: 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows for DK; 20sts x 26 rows for Aran

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A set of head gear for boys. All the hats are in double knitting except the ski-band/ear-protector which is in Aran weight.
The pattern is in robust condition with a very light vertical crease.

His and Hers textured sweaters II

Pattern ID: Patons 9148
Wool brand: Ariel Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple Knitting/Aran/Worsted
Needle size: 6mm, 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 17sts x 22 rows on 6mm needles over stocking stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured sweaters in a twisted rib stitch resembling cables.
"Triple knitting" yarn appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less an Aran or worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn.

Sixties jacket and skirt costume IV

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Another elegant jacket and skirt suit in an interesting four-row textured pattern stitch. Jacket (or "coat" as they describe it) with pockets, and straight skirt.
"Triple knitting" yarn appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less an Aran or worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn.

Luxury chenille waistcoat or slipover

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

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

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

Crochet Place Mats

Pattern ID: Twilleys 5904
Wool brand: Knitcot
Yarn quantity: Plain: 3 (2 oz? 50g? balls); Striped: 5 main plus 2, 1, 1 each of 3 contrasts. Makes 2 mats.
Sizes: : Plain: 10 x 16 or Striped: 12 x 23 (inches, including fringe)

Wool weight: No1 cotton (Aran/DK)
Hook size: 4mm or 3½mm
Tension : Plain: 1 pattern to 1 inch width; Striped: 4dc to 1 inch width

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Crochet placemats in heavier weight handicraft cotton.
No 1 cotton is often now described as "craft cotton" - I believe you can find examples on offer from Wendy and Lion Brand. The knitting tension is about 19sts to 10cm which would be Aran/worsted weight.

Crochet Bedspread IV

Pattern ID: Twilleys 1014
Wool brand: Knitcot, D42 or No 1 Health Vest Cotton
Yarn quantity: 52 (2 oz balls) Knitcot; or 27 (4 oz hanks) D42 or No 1 cotton
Sizes: : 89 x 94 inches

Wool weight: No1 cotton (Aran/DK)
Hook size: 4mm
Tension (11 inches): One panel measures 11 inches across

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Large crochet motif for a bedspread in heavier weight handicraft cotton.
No 1 cotton is often now described as "craft cotton" - I believe you can find examples on offer from Wendy and Lion Brand. The knitting tension is about 19sts to 10cm which would be Aran/worsted weight.

Crochet Bedspread III

Pattern ID: Twilleys 794
Wool brand: Knitcot or No 1 Health Vest Cotton
Yarn quantity: 62 (2 oz balls) Knitcot; or 31 (4 oz hanks) No 1 cotton
Sizes: : 78 x 108 inches

Wool weight: No1 cotton (Aran/DK)
Hook size: 4mm
Tension (5 inches): Motif measures 5 inches

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Large crochet motif for a bedspread in heavier weight handicraft cotton.
No 1 cotton is often now described as "craft cotton" - I believe you can find examples on offer from Wendy and Lion Brand. The knitting tension is about 19sts to 10cm which would be Aran/worsted weight.

Small size cardigans for teens and children

Pattern ID: Pingouin 642
Wool brand: Classic Crylor
Yarn quantity: 3-6 (50g balls)
Sizes: 24-33 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 4&;189;mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 26rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured cardigan for child and "young adult". Note that Crylor yarn was a new "thing" marketed in the 1970s in the UK, it was very synthetic in feel and extremely light weight, hence the yardage for required materials may be more than the stated weight implies.

Hilton Set - plain sixties skirt suits

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties suits: jumper, skirt and belt in a worsted or aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn); and striped sleeveless top in double knitting.
"Triple knitting" appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn. However, this yarn weight ("worsted") seems to be more the standard in America.

A Study in Contrasts

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

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

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

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

Lady’s textured sweater

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured sweater in a broken rib stitch - something akin to "railway stitch". The yarn is a worsted or aran weight called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn).
"Triple knitting" appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn. However, this yarn weight ("worsted") seems to be more the standard in America.

His and Hers V-neck Sweaters II

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

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

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

Nubbly Blazer Cardigan

Pattern ID: PB C-283
Wool brand: Patons Rimple and Double Knitting for contrast.
Yarn quantity: 15-16 (1oz balls) in main,
4 in contrast.

Sizes: to fit 34 - 39 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties textured bouclé blazer style cardigan in three sizes, with contrast edging trim in a smooth DK. Pattern has light surface creasing.

Kids Nubbly Cardigans

Pattern ID: P&B C1009
Wool brand: Rimple
Yarn quantity: 8-11 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 33 inch chest (4 sizes).

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured cardigans for children; approximates to a DK or worsted.

Gloves, Mittens, Scarf, and Balaclava for kids

Pattern ID: Sunbeam 312
Wool brand: Aran Double Plain/Fleck/Mix.
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (50g) balls for each item with 1 for the contrast to make the tassels
Sizes: Boy's size 8-11 years (2 sizes);
Girl's size 4-7 years (2 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 3¼mm 3mm, 3¾mm, and 4mm

Tension (10cm): 22-28 sts x 26-30 rows depending on needle size for chosen design

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Straight forward plain and rib patterned gloves, mittens, scarf, cap, and helmet for children. There are some pencil markings and light crease from previous user.

Eyelet waistcoat and tank

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sleeveless top or waistcoat. Osprey is a bulky aran weight yarn which is knitted here on large needles in a pattern giving an openwork chunky-like design.

Family textured sweaters

Pattern ID: Copley Lotus 9136
Wool brand: Erica
Yarn quantity: 8-18 balls (50g balls);
hat: 2-4

Sizes: 26-42 inch chest [9 sizes];
hat: child/lady/man

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Family aran-weight or worsted sports sweaters in broken rib pattern.

Plain mohair sweater or cardigan II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3842
Wool brand: Mohair Spun
Yarn quantity: 14-15 (1oz balls);
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: DK/Worsted/Aran
Needle size: 4mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain mohair sweater or cardigan with high neck, and collar. Some minor creasing and small tears..

Kids cable bomber jacket in Aran II

Pattern ID: Patons 9948
Wool brand: Capstan
Yarn quantity: 5-11 (2oz hanks)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 34 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aran-design child's zipped jacket.
The pattern has the usual vertical crease with small tears,but this does not affect the instructions; there are quite a few marks in the instructions made by the previous user.

Classic man's V-neck with rib detail

Pattern ID: Emu 4367
Wool brand: Double Crepe, TripleKnit, Magnum
Yarn quantity: DK: 19-23; Aran: 19-13; Chunky: 19-20 balls (25g? balls)

Sizes: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting/Aran/Chunky
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm; or 5½mm and 4mm; or 6½mm, and 5mm,
Tension (10x10cm): DK: 22sts x 32rows; Aran/Worsted: 18sts x 22rows; Chunky: 14sts x 18rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's ribbed sweater with separate instructions for 3 different yarn weights. Tripleknit is a worsted or Aran weight.
The pattern is very creased but I think this is a pleasing design and the instructions are legible.

Country Classic Socks

Pattern ID: Accessories Unlimited 150
Wool brand: Country Classic "Yarn for Sox"
Yarn quantity: 1-2 (4oz skeins) per pair
Sizes: length of foot 6½ - 10½ inches

Wool weight: Worsted / Aran
Needle size: 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 26 rows

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Description: Basic sock pattern for "worsted" or Aran yarn. This is an American pattern so its for a worsted yarn and needle sizes are American size 8 which is EU size 5mm. 4oz is about 112 grams.

Robin "Oddies" Book

"Oddies" Booklet
(Robin 2040)

"Oddies" in various Robin qualities.

Booklet ID: Robin 2040

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Content:
All included items are featured on the cover photo - click on thumbnail for popup: Teapot and Egg Cosies; Bonnet, scarf, and mittens; Crochet cushion; Knitted cushion; Draught excluder; Bottle apron; Wine-glass mats; Cheval set; Knitted peg bag; Kettle holder; Crochet table mat; Dolls pram cover and pillow; Shawl; Doll; Bath mat; Slippers; Bed socks; Hot-water bottle cosy; Coat hanger covers; Snowman; Knitted ball.

Description:
The booklet is in fairly good condition. 21 designs mostly in double knitting weight a couple in 4 ply and one (bath mat) in chunky.

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.

Perfectly plain sixties cardigans

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2227
Wool brand: Candytwist,Soufflé
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

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Description: Plain raglan sixties cardigans in two lengths. Candytwist was a "triple knit" yarn - thicker than double knitting similar to the American "worsted" weight.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-neck III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2358
Wool brand: Candytwist, Soufflé
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

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Description: Perfectly plain sweater in a worsted or aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn).
"Triple knitting" appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn. Sirdar produced a clutch of patterns for their Candytwist yarn - many of them featuring classic straight sixties jacket/skirt combinations, and all plain to show off the tweedy texture in the yarn.

The Aran Look

The Aran Look
(Patons 161)

A booklet of Aran knits in Capstan yarn.

Booklet ID: Patons 161

Subject Matter: Aran knitting booklet

Price: £6.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Content:
Sweaters, cardigans, hat, gauntlets, dress, coat all as featured in the photos - click on thumbnails for popups.
I especially like the idea of traditional Aran patterned ... spats!
Might have given Poirot a whole different view of the countryside.

Description:
The booklet is in moderate condition for its age with some creasing. 15 designs sized in the range from about 34 inch chest for the women's sizes up to about 45 for the men's designs.

Country Fresh, Town Smart: costume

Pattern ID: PB 9020
Wool brand: Bracken Tweed
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 19-24 (1 oz balls); Skirt: 13-16 oz
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran/worsted; heavy DK
Needle size: 3¾ and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 25 rows

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Description: Sixties plain classic cardigan/jacket and skirt suit (jacket and skirt) in "two-tone tweedy look which is fashion-right for town or country"

Perfectly plain classic raglan sweaters II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3795
Wool brand: Pebble Spun
Yarn quantity: 13-24 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 30 - 46 inch chest (9 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 24 rows

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Description: Plain crew necked raglan sweater sized from teen size through to large mens size - so probably suitable for men, women and young adults.

Fancystitch jersey with pretty collar

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 8
Wool brand: Emu Mystique
Yarn quantity: 9 or 10 (40g balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 4mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26rows

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Description: Eyelet sweater with decorative roll-neck and drawstring waist.

Sweater with diamond panels

Pattern ID: Scotch Wool Shop 150
Wool brand: Greenock Airway
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (2oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple Knitting/Worsted/Aran
Needle size: 5½mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 18sts in stocking stitch

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

Description: Diamond eyelet pattern sweater in a worsted or aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn).

Nautical Little Lass

Pattern ID: Robin 13533
Wool brand: Cotton 100
Yarn quantity: 4-5 (50g balls) + small amount of contrast for embroidery and tassels.
Sizes: 21-27 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting Aran
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20 sts x 28 rows over st st

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Description: Original little kids top with a seaside sailor theme. Worked in a heavy double knitting or aran weight yarn - perhaps like Rowan Handknit Cotton.

Kids cable pattern sweater

Pattern ID: Emu 6162
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Romany, Bri-Nylon, Courtelle, Triple Knit
Yarn quantity: 9-17 (1 oz balls) DK;
7-12 (2oz? balls) tripleknit

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

Wool weight: DK or Aran-like
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm for DK;
4mm and
5mm for Tripleknit.
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 24 rows tripleknit;
22sts x32 rows in DK over stocking stitch

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Description: Traditional cabled sweaters in a choice of yarn weight. The pattern is pretty well-worn with creasing, small tears, sellotape and marks - but this does not affect the instructions. "Tripleknit" is a worsted or aran weight yarn (between a DK and a bulkier yarn) which appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn.
[I really like the model pose here. The lad really does look like he is taking care of his cute little sister.]

Inbetweeners Arans

Pattern ID: Jarol 7082
Wool brand: Jarol Rambler or Sweet Briar
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24-34 inch chest (actual 29-39)

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

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Description: Traditional Aran in "young adult" sizes. Interesting bobble/rib vertical chain stitch alternated with cables.

More Family Arans

Pattern ID: Robin 2768
Wool brand: Robin Aran Pure New Wool
Yarn quantity: 8-18 (50g balls)
Sizes: 24-44 inch chest

Wool weight: Aran
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 16st over stocking stitch

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Description: Traditional Family Arans with cables and blackberry stitch.

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.

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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"?).

Family sports sweaters in diamond moss stitch

Pattern ID: Patons 2119
Wool brand: Capstan
Yarn quantity: 7-17 balls (50g balls)

Sizes: 26-42 inch chest

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

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Description: Family aran-weight sports sweaters in diamond pattern of moss/seed and stocking stitch.

Chunky Diamond-lace cardigan

Pattern ID: Robin 13086
Wool brand: Aurora

Wool weight: Chunky/Aran
Tension (10cm): 16sts

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9 x 7inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

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

Description: Conventional V-neck cardigan with diamond lace pattern.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 46 inches

Wool quantity required: 6-11 x 40g balls.

Needle size: Nos 5 and 7 (5½mm and 4½mm) needles.

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