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Family cabled sweaters V

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

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

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

Luxury Girl's Bolero or Cardigan

Pattern ID: Patons 9444
Wool brand: Patons Fuzzy Wuzzy
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (½oz balls) for bolero and 6-8 balls for the cardigan
Sizes: to fit 22 - 26 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 3 or 4 ply equivalent
Needle size: 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 34 rows on 4mm

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: 2 charming retro designs for girls (2-7 years old, it says).
Classic styles - just right for party time!

Summery linen suit and beret

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3959
Wool brand: Sunlin-spun
Yarn quantity: Sweater with collar: 19-21 (1oz balls); Short-sleeve sweater: 13-15; Skirt: 14-16; Beret: 3.
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]; 36-42 inch hips

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 5mm.
2¾mm and 3¾mm for beret.

Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Jaunty sixties outfit from Jaeger, includes a choice of tops, skirt and beret.
Sunlin-spun yarn was 50% linen with a light tweedy slub texture approximating a double knitting with 45 metres per 1 oz ball. The stitch used involves slipping stitches with yarn to the front of the work and is executed on 5mm needles making the tension appear more like an Aran.

Sixties sophisticated mohair cardigan suit

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

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

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

Toy Animals

Pattern ID: Emu 8086
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: Penguin: 2 (1 oz) balls in black, 1 in white; Seal: 4 in black, 1 in white; Poodle: 4 balls in white
Sizes: no sizes are given but I would guess from the instructions and the picture the poodle and penguin might be 14 - 16 inches tall.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): not specified - as they are toys this is probably not considered vital.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Toy seal, poodle or penguin made in DK.
The pattern is in robust condition with all instructions fully readable; there is a horizontal crease and some surface creasing, and a few notations and marks made by a previous owner.

Perfectly plain kid's sweater V

Pattern ID: Sirdar 562
Wool brand: Sirdar DK
Yarn quantity: 6 - 9 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 24-28 inch chest
(3 sizes - aged 4/6/8)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweater for young boys (or indeed girls, I'm sure).
This charming old pattern is in fair condition for its age but sadly has a couple of small tears at the side; This does not affect the instructions.

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.

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.

Zipped Lumber Jacket

Pattern ID: Sirdar 522
Wool brand: Sirdar DK
Yarn quantity: 9 (1oz balls) for either size.
Sizes: 26-28 inch chest
(2 sizes - aged 6/8)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming lumber jacket for young boys (or indeed girls, I'm sure).

Simple sweaters for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Lister 1275
Wool brand: Lavenda DK or Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 4-6 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 19 - 23 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet baby/toddler sweaters.
The blue one has a cross-over neck (useful facility for those toddler heads), a plain knit body, and a kind of textured rib on the sleeves. The white one has a raglan sleeve with a simple single cable on the front and down each sleeve, and a small zip at the back neck.

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.

Striking Sports Sweater II

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

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

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

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

Cable sweater 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.

His and Her chunky aran-style sweaters

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

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Aran-style sweater made in a chunky yarn.

His and Her chunky aran-style jackets

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

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

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

A sweet collection of baby bonnets

Pattern ID: Emu 8548
Wool brand: Treasure Quickerknit (100% synthetic yarn)
Yarn quantity: 1 (20g balls) plus 1 for any contrasts
Sizes: 1 - 6 months

Wool weight: Quickknit/5ply
Needle size: 3¾mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): not given - estimated:
25sts x 34 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet little baby bonnets.
The pattern is in fairly good robust condition, but has a light vertical fold and and some row-counting marks in the margin from a previous user.

Textured eyelet summer tops

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

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

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

Lighter weight Aran-style sweater

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

Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

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

Ribbed sweater with button-neck and tie belt

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

Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

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

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 classic sixties cardigan XXI

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

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

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

Baby's Crochet Dress and Panties.

Pattern ID: Lister 2059
Wool brand: Nursery Time, Bel Air, Velora, Palazzo, Lavenda
Yarn quantity: 7 oz for the set
Sizes: to fit 20 inch chest [1 size]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Hook size: 4mm and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 18 trebles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty crochet dress and panties in double knitting weight yarn.

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 His and Her classic crew-necks

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic V-necks X

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

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

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

Perfectly plain family roll-neck sweaters XVI

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

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

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

Aran-style sweater for child or toddler

Pattern ID: Robin 1578
Wool brand: Tricel-Nylon, Bri-Nylon, Vogue, Specklespun, Crepe DK
Yarn quantity: 11 - 14 (1 oz balls) plus 3 balls for the hat
Sizes: to fit: 24 - 30 inch chest [4 sizes];
hat fits head 18/20 inches

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cabled baby or toddler Aran style sweater in DK with matching hat. He's a cute little chap but probably the least said about the styling of the photo the better.

Get Away Gear

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

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

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

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.

Mens socks in 3 and 4 ply

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

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

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

Long look waistcoat or cardigan

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

Sizes: 32 - 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

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

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.

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].

Tea (and egg) Cosies III

Pattern ID: Bestway B2587
Wool brand: Emu Scotch DK
Yarn quantity: Knitted cosy: 2oz in each colour plus extra 3oz if making the "nest"; Crochet cosy set: 2oz in each colour
Sizes: Knitted cosy: 8 inch diameter and 6½ inches high. Crochet tea cosy: width at base 11½ inches by 8 inches; Egg cosy: width and depth about 4 inches.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle or hook size: 4mm needle, or 2¼mm hook.
Tension (10x10cm): 40sts x 36 rows over gathered pattern; 28sts x 14 rows over half treble pattern stitches

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Knitted tea cosy and nest, or crochet tea and egg cosies.
The pattern is in good condition but with a paper attachment with holes punched for use in a loose-leaf binder.

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.

Bracken Tweed Cardigan - so versatile!

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

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

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

Cool Sixties Suit Separates II

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

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

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

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.

Perfectly plain man's chunky sweater II

Pattern ID: Robin 1033
Wool brand: Rhythm Chunky
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (2oz balls)
Sizes: 38-44 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 20 rows on 6½mm

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain chunky raglan sweater.
The pattern is in fair condition for its age barring the fact that it is completely detached along the fold of the leaflet so it is supplied as two pages.

Two-tone sixties chunky sweater

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

Sizes: 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

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

Perfectly plain classic man's V-neck X

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6620
Wool brand: Leemont, Motoravia, Tarantelle Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 21-22 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38- 40 inch chest (2 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain V-neck sweater for men. [Suitable for men with strong resolve and determination.]

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.

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.

Perfectly plain women's waistcoats

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

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

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

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.

Long line tunic and trouser suit

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

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

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

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

Four Seasons Nubbly Cardigan Suit

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

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

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

Needlewoman and Needlecraft Issue 115

Needlewoman and Needlecraft
No 115 (July 1968)

Magazine is in good condition for its age.

Booklet ID: Needlewoman 115

Subject Matter: Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Needlework, Cross Stitch, Freestyle Embroidery.

Price: £6.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Content:
This magazine features the following items - noting* that many of them rely on using transfers that you sent away for; these transfers are not included. The free transfer is not included with this booklet; knitting/crochet patterns are printed in full:

Embroideries:
Guest Towel - huckaback darning - diagram supplied;
"The Sailing Ship" (shown on cover) Penelope Needlecraft Tapestry Kit E457 *;
"Meadowlyn" cross stitch cloth, (shown on cover) chart included;
"Oak Leaves" tray mat, N&N free (but not included) transfer 115*;
"Sultane" luncheon mats, N&N transfer 115/1*;
"Fritillary" butterfly mats, N&N transfer 115/2*;
"Montagne" period cushion, Fabric Kit*;
"A Pussy Saga" applique panel, Penelope Fabric Kit*;
"Sharon" shadow work cloth, Fabric Kit*;
"Mardel" round mat, N&N transfer 115/3*;
"Florentine" chair seat or stool top, (shown on cover) chart supplied;
"Crosford" counted thread cushion, chart supplied.
Knitting:
Polo sweater; knitted suit.
Crochet:
Coffee table mat; Lady's jumper (on cover); Luncheon mats.
Tatting:
Lace edging.

Description:
Needlewoman and Needlecraft was an amalgamation of two other magazines: Needlecraft, (first produced 1907), and The Needlewoman, (first produced 1919). It was a quarterly magazine, and the first issue was published in January 1940. A few issues may have been missed during WWII, hence this issue is number "115".
In the 1970s it dropped the Needlecraft name, and became simply "Needlewoman"; then during 1977 it was incorporated with Stitchcraft monthly magazine. Because of this, the numbering systems can appear confusing, with 1970s editions appearing to predate those of the 1930s - however the content usually makes the era unmistakeable.

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 Cabled V-neck

Pattern ID: Weldons B1360
Wool brand: Lee Target Motoravia DK
Yarn quantity: 14 -18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-40 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¾mm;
or 4½mm and 4mm

Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 30 rows
or 22sts x 28 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A standard V-neck cabled sweater in double knitting.
There are two sets of instructions with the four sizes achieved by using different needles and tensions.

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.

Perfectly plain classic sixties cardigan XX

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

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

Sizes: 32-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

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

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

His and Hers light-weight Aran style sweaters

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sweaters for men V

Pattern ID: Munrospun 8028
Wool brand: Munrospun Shetland DK
Yarn quantity: 18-24 ozs
Sizes: to fit 40-44 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
(or possibly worsted)

Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
- or - 4½mm and 3¼mm

Tension (10cm): 24 sts on 4mm
- or - 20sts on 4½mm

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweater options for men.
The crew neck version has a saddle-shoulder.
The pattern is in very good condition.

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.

Pretty Scandinavian-style hat and gloves

Pattern ID: Greenock 720
Wool brand: Greenock Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: Hat: 1 ball in light, 2 balls in dark (1 oz balls); Mitts: 1 ball in each colour
Sizes: "to fit an average 6-8 year old".

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 31 rows in st st on 3¾mmmm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long cap with tassel in "paper-dolls"pattern. It works up very prettily - see the one I made pictured below in blue and cream. Sizing says 6-8 years but I made the smallest size for a 3 year old, which was fine as the hat is quite stretchy, and toddlers tend to have large heads; I did make the gloves dramatically smaller though. Both hat and mittens are knitted on 2 needles.

Perfectly plain man's chunky sweater

Pattern ID: Lavenda B800
Wool brand: Lavenda Chunky Crepe
Yarn quantity: 26 -30 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 40 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 7mm
Tension (10cm): 14sts x 18 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Chunky plain raglan sweater.

Perfectly plain baby layette II

Pattern ID: Bestway 3566
Wool brand: Patons Quickerknit Baby Wool
Yarn quantity: 8 1oz balls for the set;
coat: 4; leggings: 3; helmet: 1.

Sizes: to fit: 21-22 inch chest
[1 size - 6-12 months].

Wool weight: Quick-knit / 5 ply
Needle size: 4mm, and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows over st st

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plainly knitted baby layette including raglan coat, cardigan, leggings, and helmet.

Classic school V-neck sweater VII

Pattern ID: PB C-277
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 6-13 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 32 inch chest (6 sizes).

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional school jumper in Double Knitting weight yarn.

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.

Twinset for a young girl II

Pattern ID: Weldons B1515
Wool brand: Patons Quickerknit Baby Wool
Yarn quantity: 8 - 10 (1oz balls) for the set
Sizes: to fit 21 - 23 inch chest [3 sizes stated as 2 - 6 years]

Wool weight: Quick-knit / 5 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 38 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet little twinset for girls in a quick-knit weight. A V-neck cardigan with eyelet pattern edge, over a patterned short sleeved top.
The pattern leaflet has light surface creasing.

Chunky mohair sweater and cardigan

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4075
Wool brand: Mohair Spun
Yarn quantity: Sweater:8-11 (1oz balls) or 9-11 (25g balls); Cardigan:11-12 (1oz balls) or 13-14 (25g balls);
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest [2 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 24rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Womens openwork V-neck mohair cardigan with matching short sleeved jumper.
Note that Jaeger 2002 and 4075 are different editions of the same pattern.

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.

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.

Perfectly plain kid's sweaters IV

Pattern ID: Patons 9303
Wool brand: Brilliante, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 6-13 balls (1 oz balls)
Sizes: To fit 22-32 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweaters stated for ages 2-13 years.
The pattern is very creased (not shown in photo) which does not affect the instructions.

Sunshine Series toddler jerseys

Pattern ID: Sirdar Sunshine 77
Wool brand: Baby Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 5-6 (1oz balls) for each item
Sizes: 22- 24 inch chest [2 sizes stated 1 - 4 years]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain toddler jerseys with optional front cable panel; choice of raglan or set-in sleeve. Pattern has some very light creasing which does not affect the instructions.

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.

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.

Men's windcheater and cabled sweater

Pattern ID: Robin 1012
Wool brand: Rhythm and Double Knit Crepe
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 15-19 (2oz balls chunky); Sweater: 21-25 (1oz balls DK)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 46 inch chest [5 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky or Double Knitting
Needle size: 7mm and 4mm for chunky; 5mm and 3¾mm for DK
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts for chunky,
and 20sts x 26 rows for DK

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two separate patterns for the outdoor man, (with his pipe and binoculars to hand): a zipped lumber jacket made in a chunky yarn, and a cabled slash neck sweater made in a double knit.
The pattern has a very faint vertical crease and a wool shop stamp (from my home village).

Short bedjacket and bed stole

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

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

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

Summer Jumpers

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

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

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

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

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

Girl's knitted mini-dress II

Pattern ID: Emu 6220
Wool brand: Scotch, Crepe, Bri-nylon, Acrilan
Yarn quantity: 7-10 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 22-27 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain girl's dress with textured pattern on the sleeves.

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).

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.

Kid's textured rib sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 687
Wool brand: Sirdar DK, Double Crepe,
Super Nylon, Starflek

Yarn quantity: 11-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 6-12 years (4 sizes); 26-32 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm

Tension (10cm): 22sts

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Description: This pattern is in a woefully poor condition (not shown in the picture) but my excuse for including it is the cute styling of the boy in his cowboy outfit - and the period aspect of his appearing with his toy gun, (he looks just like Colin, across the road... I wonder what happened to him?).
The sweater itself is a rather nice rib/moss pattern, and, if you feel inclined to knit it, although the pattern instructions are a little worn, they are quite readable; I will also supply an enhanced version of the pattern instructions.

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

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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

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Description: Pretty "Jumper Suit" (top and skirt) for a little girl in plain knitting with crochet borders.

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

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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 boy's classic slipover

Pattern ID: Lee Target 1342
Wool brand: Conifer, Motoravia
Yarn quantity: 5 - 6 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 22-26 inch chest
(3 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts on 4mm

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Description: High-neck (possible) school slipover in double knitting - although the tension on 4mm needles implies a slightly thinner quick-knit/5ply. Separate instructions for machine or hand knitting.

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

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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.

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.

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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 "teenage" school cardigans III

Pattern ID: Sirdar 745
Wool brand: Gold Seal, Double Crepe, Super Nylon, Medallion
Yarn quantity: 12 - 15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest
(3 sizes - aged 12-16 years)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Teenage sizes for a plain (school) cardigan in double knitting.

Girl's school cardigan III

Pattern ID: Queens Own & Cathedral 119
Wool brand: Queen's Own / Cathedral Double Crepe or Bri-Nylon DK or Courtelle or Acrilan.
Yarn quantity: 8 - 19 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 26-36 inch chest [6 sizes] - actual size: 28-38 inches

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

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Description: Older kids plain school cardigans in double knitting.

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.

Child's fisherman rib sweater II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3694
Wool brand: Spiral Spun
Yarn quantity: 14-18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit: 28-32 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 40 rows over pattern, [probably 22x30 in st st]

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Description: Delightful round or V-neck sweater for children in mock fisherman's rib, where every alternate row is knitted plain.

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.

Man's buttoned waistcoat III

Pattern ID: Patons 9279
Wool brand: Totem, Moorland, Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 12-15 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 44-50 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 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: Men's plain or textured V-neck buttoned waistcoat or slipover in larger sizes. The textured pattern is a kind of offset brioche / moss stitch.

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.

Sixties "Chanel" style costume II

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

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

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

Nubbly Blazer Cardigan Suit

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

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

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

Nubbly Casual Sweater III

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

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

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

Nubbly Casual Sweater II

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

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

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

Slip-stitch rib mohair sweater

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

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

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

Perfectly plain mohair cardigan III

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

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

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

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.

Lace and Cable Cardigan

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

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

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

Perfectly plain classic V-necks IX

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

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

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

Man's textured crew neck sweater

Pattern ID: Pennine 305
Wool brand: Pennine Airvel
Yarn quantity: 14-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38-44 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 5mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 20sts on 5mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties rib design for men. This seems to be a mock rib pattern - every row is knitted but there are some wool forwards and passing over on every alternate row which seems to produce a pleasing effect.

Chunky knit bouclet jacket

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

Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

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

Perfectly plain His and Her cardigans II

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

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

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

Classic Twosome

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

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

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

Long coat in crochet

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Perfectly plain sweater and slipover options - take 8

Pattern ID: Patons 9267
Wool brand: Totem, Moorland, Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 16-21 (1oz balls); Slipover: 10-13
Sizes: to fit 36-46 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain V-neck pullover or slipover. Perfect to wear in the office when phoning round to confirm the schedule for the golf tournament.
The pattern has a light vertical crease and a faint shop stamp.

His and Hers Fair Isle Sweaters III

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

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

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

Sixties "shirt style" sweater classic

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

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

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

Snug inside (whatever the weather!)

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

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

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

Totally Fab Trouser Suit

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sixties classic cardigan XVII

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

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

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

Home comforts

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

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

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

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.

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.

Gloves and mitts in double knittings

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

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

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

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.

Hilton Set - plain sixties skirt suits

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

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

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

Wide rib mohair sweater

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

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

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

Fair Isle fine-knit cardigans

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

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

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

Trellis Rib - a new idea

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

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

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

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

Sixties jacket and skirt costume III

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

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

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

A Study in Contrasts

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

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

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

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

Car Coats for him and her

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

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

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

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

Plain raglan sweaters for toddlers

Pattern ID: PB 1249
Wool brand: Double Quick, Moorland, Totem
Yarn quantity: 5 - 6 (1oz) balls
Sizes: to fit 20 - 22 inch chest [2 sizes - 6 months to 2 years]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 23sts x 31 rows on 3¾mm

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain raglan sweaters for a boy or girl with a choice of V or round necks.

Three Traditional Second Size Matinee Coats

Pattern ID: PB 438
Wool brand: Patons Quickerknit Baby Wool
Yarn quantity: 3 - 4 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 20 - 21 inch chest (1 size: 6-12 months)

Wool weight: Quickerknit (5ply)
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Always charming traditional baby wear with button through fronts.

Lady’s textured sweater

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

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

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

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-neck IV

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

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

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

Super Thick Car Coat

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

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

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

Crochet sweater

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

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

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

Perfectly plain His and Hers Chunky Sweaters II

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

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

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

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.

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).

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).

Kids Fair Isle sweaters and hat

Pattern ID: Emu 6322
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe,
Bri-Nylon, Acrilan

Yarn quantity: 10-16 (1 oz balls) in main colour plus 2 contrast.
Hat requires 2 +1 balls.

Sizes: to fit 24 - 34 inch chest (6 sizes). Hat in 3 sizes: 19-21 inches

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional sweaters and matching hat.
There is some surface creasing on the photo but the pattern is in fairly good condition.

Lace table mats VI

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6143
Wool brand: Twenty
Yarn quantity: Centre: 2 (20g) balls;
doily: 1 ball

Sizes: Centre: 9 inches
doily: 11 inches.

Wool weight: fine cotton (2ply)
Hook size: 1mm
Tension: Twenty: 1st 3 rounds = 2¼ inches;
doily: 1st 3 rounds = 1¼ inches.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Very pretty patterns for a table centre with raised flowers or a more conventional doily.

Lace table mats and milk jug covers V

Pattern ID: Twilleys 6324
Wool brand: Twenty, Gold Dust 20
Yarn quantity: 1 (20g ball) +1 of each contrast, or 2 spools Gold Dust
Sizes: Centre mat: 8 inches
jug covers: 4 or 5½ inches.

Wool weight: fine cotton (2ply)
Hook size: 1mm
Tension: Centre: 1st 2 rounds = 1¼ inches; jug covers: 1st 2 rounds = ¾ inches.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Very pretty centrepiece design with raised flowers, and two milk jug covers.

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.

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.

Chunky sixties costume

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cardigan/jacket, jumper, and and skirt suit, in double moss stitch using a chunky tweed yarn; contrast is in a smooth DK, stitched on afterwards. "Plumage" looks like a lofty tweed double knitting yarn but knits up thicker on larger needles as it's a bouclé; it came in 2 oz balls (56g).

Sixties polo-shirt and polo-neck, plus stockings!

Pattern ID: Emu 2500
Wool brand: Scotch, Super Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Acrilan
Yarn quantity: Shirt: 9-13 (1oz balls) main shade and 3-4 contrast. Sweater (one size only): 9 main, 6+3 of 2 contrasts.
Stockings: 9.

Sizes: Shirt: to fit 30 - 40 inch chest (6 sizes).
Sweater to fit 34-35 inch chest (1 size).
Stockings: 9-10 inch foot, length 24-25 inches (2 sizes).

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: I love the styling for these polo-shirt and diagonal pattern sweaters - and as for the stockings... well!.

Airy summer sweaters

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Womens sweater with optional collar. The pattern has a small tear, and a few light surface creases, which affects the photo but not the instructions.
Note that "summer spun" yarn was sold in two different eras with slight differences - first a 50/50 linen cotton mix in 1 oz balls and later a rayon/cotton mix in 50g balls with a needle size cited as 3mm suggesting that this one was more like a 4ply yarn. The quantities (weight) asked for here is in ounces, and indicate it was designed for the earlier linen yarn. This design is knitted in an interesting pattern using a larger and then a smaller needle on alternate rows so no clues as to the yarn weight there.

Nubbly Blazer Cardigan

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Set of kids zippered jackets

Pattern ID: Bestway 2647
Wool brand: Templetons Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 8-16 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 25-35 inch chest [5 sizes]; stated as 5-13 years

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm, and 4mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Set of zippered cardigan covering range of ages. This pattern is quite old and has been stuck together with tape down the spine. Not so visually attractive in black and white but a good basic design.

Sixties jacket, sweater, and skirt costume II

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

Sizes: 34-42 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A jacket and skirt suit in a textured yarn with a finer knit plain sweater to co-ordinate. The textured yarn is a light weight bouclé yarn, for which it may be hard to fine a direct replacement; there are quite a few DK bouclé types available and it may be best to check a tension square of your chosen yarn and adjust the size that you knit accordingly.
The pattern is in good condition.

Perfectly plain sixties classic twin-set VII

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

Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain twinsets: sweater and cardigan with choice of necklines and short or long sleeves.
The pattern has a strong vertical crease line (not shown in picture) which does not affect the instructions.

Lighter weight textured cardigan II

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A classic cardigan with an interesting chequer board block stitch.

Lumber style jacket

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Not sure what makes it "lumber style" but an interesting patterned cardigan with optional collar.

Nubbly Casual Sweaters

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

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties textured bouclé sweaters in six sizes.

Man's textured polo neck

Pattern ID: Coats 3110
Wool brand: Coats Cadenza Courtelle Double Knitting, Crepe, Carefree Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 22-30 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38-46 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing sixties design for men in a good range of sizes.

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.

Plain mohair sweater or cardigan II

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

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

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

Perfectly Plain 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.

Perfectly plain long-line cardigan

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4056
Wool brand: County, Chubby, Double Top
Yarn quantity: 15-19 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 32-36 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: 5 ply, quick knit, light weight DK
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10cmx10cm): 25 sts x 29 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic lady's plain jacket.

Loose and Leisurely

Pattern ID: Patons and Baldwins C-II06
Wool brand: Moorland / Totem
Yarn quantity: 18-22 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34- 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26rows on 5mm

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's or woman's sweater in a mock fisherman's rib. The pattern is in generally good condition with some surface crease marks which affect the front photo.

Classic sixties suits II

Pattern ID: Jaeger 3943
Wool brand: Crinkle Spun
Yarn quantity: Jacket: 17-18 (1 oz balls); Jumper: 12-13 oz; Skirt: 12-14 oz.
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 2¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 36 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classy and stylish cardigan/jacket and skirt suit from Jaeger, in a bouclé DK yarn which is knitted tightly on small needles.

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.

Perfectly plain sixties classic cardigans XV

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6483
Wool brand: Motoravia Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 13 - 20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigans.
The pattern has some creasing (not shown) which affects the cover photo but not the instructions; there is a tear at the edge of the pattern.

Long waistcoat and skirt suit in crochet

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4195
Wool brand: Celtic Spun
Yarn quantity: 16-20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest size

Wool weight: 4 ply fingering / 5 ply
Hook size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): 19sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Crochet suit with long waistcoat and mini-skirt.
The pattern is well-used with creasing and marks on the photo. However the instructions are clear.
The yarn type is not easy to infer from the pattern - but I have some Celtic spun and it is a Shetland 4 ply type in 50g balls - seems to come up more like a 5ply/quick-knit/fine DK.

Perfectly plain His and Hers cardigans

Pattern ID: PB 1266
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 18-23 (1 oz) balls
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain V-neck cardigans.
I like this pattern and the styled photo which has a fun 60s look - BUT - the pattern is old and in very poor condition. If you would like to purchase it, I will supply a redrafted copy of the instructions along with the original. Note that the photo does not show the condition of the original pattern you will receive.

Perfectly plain sixties classic cardigans XIV

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5034
Wool brand: Arctic Moss, Double Crepe, Super Nylon
Yarn quantity: 14 - 17 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigans.
The pattern is well-used with a lot of creasing (not shown) which affects the cover photo but not the instructions; there is a tear at the edge of the pattern.

"Long liners" waistcoats II

Pattern ID: Patons 6425
Wool brand: Totem, Moorland, Four Seasons
Yarn quantity: 12-17 (1oz) balls
Sizes: 32 - 38 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 30 rows on 4mm needles;
or 24sts x 32 rows on 3¾mm needles.

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line sleeveless cardigans. There are 2 sets of instructions included: "button-through and belted" and "V-neck and slender rib".
The pattern is well-used with a lot of surface creasing (not shown) which affects the cover photo but not the instructions; there is a small tear at the edge of the pattern.

Perfectly plain sixties roll-neck sweater III

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4324
Wool brand: County, Double Top, Chubby Tweed DK
Yarn quantity: 14-19 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 30 - 36 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 31 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain roll neck sweater. Described as a "boy's" sweater but means that it's "young adult" and comes in smaller sizes which would be OK for women too.
The pattern has a vertical crease which affects the photo (not shown) but which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classics VII

Pattern ID: Patons 9666
Wool brand: Brilliante, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 16-23 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain sweaters with choice of crew or V neck. The pattern has been well-used with a very strong vertical crease (not shown in photo) but the instructions are legible.

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.

"Long liners" waistcoat or sweater

Pattern ID: Homestead 270
Wool brand: Homestead, Playtime Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 19-24 (1oz balls); Sleeveless: 12-17
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm; 3¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line sweater design (not knitted so very long in this design) with waistcoat option. However it is the sweater that is a design classic here with the asymmetric cable, belt, pockets, and high neckline.

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.

Sweater choice for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Wendy 530
Wool brand: DK Nylonised, Easy Care DK
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 26 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two different patterned baby/toddler sweaters. One a textured mock-cable V-neck the other plain with a patterned yoke. The pattern instructions are clear with some biro marks from a previous owner.

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.

Roll-neck sweater with cable panel

Pattern ID: Emu 102
Wool brand: Emu Scotch Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 20-24 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 38 -44 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain roll neck sweater in DK weight yarn with an Aran patterned panel.

Cardigan and pleated skirt costume

Pattern ID: Womans Day No4
Wool brand: Beehive 4ply for the suit,
and Double Quick for the hat.

Yarn quantity: Skirt:15-18 (1 oz balls); Cardigan: 13-15 oz; Hat: 5 oz.
Sizes: Skirt:24-29 inch waist;
Cardigan: 33-41 inch chest (3 sizes).
Hat: to fit an "average" sized head

Wool weight: 4 ply for the suit;
DK for the hat

Needle size: 2¾mm, 3¼mm and 2mm needles; 5mm for the hat.
Tension (10cm): 15sts for 4ply in st st;
9 sts for hat (DK used double)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fairly plain suit with pleated (ribbed) skirt. Separate hat pattern knitted in double knitting used double to give a chunky effect.

Sixties elegance

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2325
Wool brand: Fontein Crepe, Majestic, Talisman, Gaiety Nylon
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly styled early sixties pattern - sleeveless with wide deep roll neck (which I am tempted to call a Bardot neckline but on checking find is not accurate). This style worked well under a jacket (no bulky sleeves) and a pencil skirt. Highly period design but very wearable today.

Sixties Tops

Pattern ID: Debroyal 512
Wool brand: Silver Label Wool, Gold Label Wool/Crepe/Courtelle/Bri Nylon
Yarn quantity: 11-16 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 3¾mm, and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly styled early sixties pattern including the very fashionable sleeveless roll neck. Quite a good value pattern with three quite separate short sleeved designs.

Lady’s Crochet Jacket

Pattern ID: Wendy 1003
Wool brand: Trivcel Nylon, Double Knit Nylonised, Courtelle Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 26-28 (20g balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Hook size: 3½mm or 3mm
Tension (3cm): 2 pattern groups to 1¼ inches

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Crochet cardigan with collar and tie belt.

Cardigan with Polo-neck inset

Pattern ID: Emu 2462
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Courtelle, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 16-23 (1oz balls);
Polo inset collar: 4 balls

Sizes: 30-40 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: An Aran-style cardigan in a DK weight yarn, worked mostly in moss or seed stitch. Includes a polo-neck inset, which covers about 6 inches down from the shoulders, like a capelet, and is worn under the cardigan.
This pattern is in poor condition, detached at the spine with heavy horizontal creasing and marks from a previous user. A clean pdf copy of the pattern will be supplied with the original pattern.

Cool Sixties Suit Separates

Pattern ID: Lister 1909
Wool brand: Palazzo, Bel Air, Amorina, Velora, Listrada, Lavenda, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: Top: 11-15 (1oz balls) plus 3+2 contrast colours; skirt: 10-14
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest size; skirt: 24-28 inch waist, 36-40 inch hip [3 sizes].

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, 3¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: I think this is a lovely period pattern that is eminently wearable today - I even love the colour options shown. Sadly the pattern itself is very badly marked up (some kind of spillage - not shown in the photo here); however, the instructions are all complete and clear to read.

Cabled sweaters for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Wendy PP255
Wool brand: Peter Pan Darling
Yarn quantity: 5-7 (1 oz ? balls)
Sizes: to fit 20 - 24 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two different patterned baby/toddler sweaters.

Cabled cardigans for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Bronte 696
Wool brand: Bonanza, Tricel/Nylon, Couretelle/Bri Nylon, Triacetate Nylon, Mark X Nylon
Yarn quantity: 9-10 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 26 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional set of baby/toddler cardigans. [Once again the Bronte DKs sound like a list of laboratory compounds rather than yarn brands... very "modern"]

Girl's plain cardigans II

Pattern ID: Emu 735
Wool brand: Spangle, Romany, Scotch
Yarn quantity: 8-14 (1oz balls);
short sleeves: 7-11

Sizes: 24-32 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Girl's plain cardigans "for girls aged 4 - 14".
The pattern has some surface creasing and a tear but this does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties cardigans

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain raglan sixties cardigans in two lengths. Candytwist was a "triple knit" yarn - thicker than double knitting similar to the American "worsted" weight.

Jacket for the sophisticated man (4)

Pattern ID: Robin 1001
Wool brand: Classic (Botany and Bri-Nylon Blend), Double crepe
Yarn quantity: 21-25 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 26sts over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Effectively plain textured man's jacket in a staggered rib/moss stitch.
This is an early pattern with some surface creasing (not shown in photo) which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-neck III

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain sweater in a worsted or aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn).
"Triple knitting" appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn. Sirdar produced a clutch of patterns for their Candytwist yarn - many of them featuring classic straight sixties jacket/skirt combinations, and all plain to show off the tweedy texture in the yarn.

Perfectly plain sixties polo-shirt sweaters II

Pattern ID: Scotch Wool Shop 131
Wool brand: Greenock Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 15-19 (1oz balls) or 16-21 main shade and 2-3 ozs contrast for man
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes) for women and 36-46 inch chest (6 sizes) for men

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: His and hers collared button neck polo-shirt style.

Mini, Midi, Maxi Tunic Coat

Pattern ID: Readicut 000
Wool brand: Wendy Tricel Nylon Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: Mini: 19-23 (1oz? balls); Midi: 28-32; Maxi: 33-37
Sizes: 34 - 38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Delightful period tunic cardigans.

"Long liners" waistcoat or cardigan

Pattern ID: Bellmans 1280
Wool brand: Bellmans Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 16-22 (1oz balls); sleeveless: 12-15
Sizes: 32 - 40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Long line cardigans. The pattern has the usual vertical and horizontal creasing which affects the cover photo but not the instructions.

The Aran Look

The Aran Look
(Patons 161)

A booklet of Aran knits in Capstan yarn.

Booklet ID: Patons 161

Subject Matter: Aran knitting booklet

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

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

Kick Off with United

Pattern ID: Emu 4510
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Superlite Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 2- 3 (1 oz balls) + 1 contrast for the hat; 7+6 oz for the single thickness scarf, and 11+10 for the double thickness scarves.
Sizes: Scarf: about 9 inches wide and 72 inches long; hat to fit "average" adult and about age 10

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Delightfully dated, I just love this classic gem of a low budget pattern for football supporter's kit from the good old days (when supporters had rattles and stood up at football matches) - or simply a striped scarf and hat.
This is a good pattern for plain hats, with instructions for no less than three scarves: a single thickness stocking stitch scarf with a garter border (so has a right and wrong side), a thicker scarf in rib (so the same front and back but uses more stitches), and finally a "tube" on 4 needles folded flat to make a double thickess scarf.

His and Hers V-neck Sweaters

Pattern ID: Emu 000
Wool brand: Scotch, Romany, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 19-27 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured rib sweater in double knitting. Strangely this pattern does not seem to have any reference number - whether it was a rejected print run or never made it as an official design I don't know but it's quite a pleasing design with just small creases on the corners.

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional man's plain waistcoat with pockets.

Perfectly plain family chunky cardigans X

Pattern ID: Mountain Maid 103
Wool brand: Hyland Chunky
Yarn quantity: 6-16 (2oz balls)
Sizes: To fit: 26-42 inch chest (9 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 15sts(st st)

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

Description: Family cardigans in chunky yarn.

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 sweater and slipover III

Pattern ID: Bestway B2905
Wool brand: Templetons Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls) for the slipover; 18-21 for the sweater
Sizes: to fit 36-44 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain pullover or slipover. Pattern is sized down to 36 inch chest designed for younger men but presumably also ok for women.

Kids cable pattern cardigan II

Pattern ID: P&B C1167
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 10-14 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 28 - 32 inch chest (3 sizes).

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional cabled cardigans. The pattern has surface creasing and a small punched hole - but this does not affect the instructions.

Toddler's plain cardigan

Pattern ID: P&B C1068
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (1oz balls)

Sizes: 20-24 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Toddler's plain high-necked cardigan.

Snazzy Plaid Sweater

Pattern ID: Robin 1357
Wool brand: Conella, Colorama, Crepe DK
Yarn quantity: 15-17 (1ozballs) white, 3oz black, plus 2oz each of 3 contrast colours. Optional collar: 3oz black.
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plaid patterned, loose fit, ladies sweater.
"Easy to knit, (collar optional). The vertical stripes are added after completion of knitting".
The pattern has some surface creasing on the photo which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain fine-knit cardigans

Pattern ID: P&B 1180
Wool brand: Nylox, Beehive or Purple Heather 3 ply
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Light-weight fine plain cardigans with pockets, in a good range of sizes.

Pretty two-tone bedjacket and socks

Pattern ID: Bestway 3985
Wool brand: Wendy DK
Yarn quantity: 8-9 ozs in main shade and 7-8 ozs in contrast; bedsocks: 2+2 ozs
Sizes: 31-39 inch chest (3 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, 4mm, and 5mm
Tension (10cm): 18 sts on 5mm needles

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty bedjacket in shell pattern

Perfectly plain lady’s classic cardigan IX

Pattern ID: Bestway 3363
Wool brand: Sirdar Double Knitting
Yarn quantity: 13-16 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigan. The pattern has some light surface scuffs on the photo, which does not affect the instructions.

Country Fresh, Town Smart: costume

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

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties plain classic cardigan/jacket and skirt suit (jacket and skirt) in "two-tone tweedy look which is fashion-right for town or country"

Cardigan: Ribs and Continental Shaping

Pattern ID: PB C244
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, DK
Yarn quantity: 21 - 23 1 oz balls
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties high-neck cardigan/jacket using a twisted rib stitch.
"Ribs and Continental Shaping: are highlights of this attractive casual coat"

Sixties Long-line Jacket - take 2

Pattern ID: PB 1321
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorland DK
Yarn quantity: 22 - 25 1 oz balls
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties raglan long-line cardigan/jacket using a broken rib stitch with cable detail.
"The Collar's the Secret! This so-wearable jacket in double knittings has a fashion-right collar which fits to perfection"

Cardigan: Moonstone Magic

Pattern ID: PB C242
Wool brand: Beehive Fingering, Nylox, Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 11-14 x 1oz balls
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties cardigan with diamond panel detail and high neck (illustrated in colour "moonstone").
Pattern in fairly good condition

Sweet little fine-knit twinset

Pattern ID: Patons C553
Wool brand: Beehive Fingering 3ply
Yarn quantity: Short sleeved jumper: 6 balls; cardigan: 6-7 in white, 2 in contrast; [1oz balls]
Sizes: 33-36 inch chest (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 42 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties twinset: "Fine Stripes and a Round Ribbed Yoke - two high fashion features of this 3-ply twin set".
Pattern in fairly good condition

Perfectly plain classic cardigans VIII

Pattern ID: Patons 9319
Wool brand: Beehive Fingering, Purple Heather 4ply, or Nylox 4 ply.
Yarn quantity: 12-17 x 1oz balls
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain cardigan in 4 ply yarn.
Light surface creasing on photo otherwise in good condition.

Plain Cardigan with scallop trim

Pattern ID: Patons 9796
Wool brand: 101 Courtelle Crepe, Beehive 4ply, Nylox 4ply, Cameo Crepe
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 36-41 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sophisticated light-weight cardigan, with delicate edge detail.
The pattern is in good condition.

Sixties rib sweaters and skirt

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4169
Wool brand: Celtic Spun, Shadow Spun
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 9-10 (50g balls); skirt: 6-7 balls
Sizes: to fit 34-38 inch chest, 36-40 inch hip. (2 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply fingering
Needle size: 4mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 30 rows - probably over the pattern - instructions do not say

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Another delightful pattern very much of its time; this roll-neck with short or no sleeves was a typical look.
Generally in good condition - but there is a small tear at the top and a rather larger one at the bottom. The writing is obscured but discernible.
The yarn type is not easy to infer from the pattern itself as the required needles are rather large for a 4ply - but I have some Celtic spun and it is a Shetland 4 ply type in 50g balls; the Shadow spun seems to be similar angora type yarn but from the yarn quantities clearly a different sized ball.

Waistcoat and skirt suit

Pattern ID: Jaeger 4164
Wool brand: Spiral Spun DK, Spiral Courtelle Crepe
Yarn quantity: Top: 11-16 (50g balls); skirt: 11-14
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest size [7 sizes]; skirt: 36-42 inch hip [4 sizes].

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 30 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lovely waistcoat pattern, stylish, and very much of its time, with the large tagged zips and horseshoe neck features - a boxy shaped jacket for the man and a mini-skirt option for the woman. There are simple cable panels on the waistcoats - and the matching skirt has a single lobster claw cable at the front.
Generally in good condition - the picture has a faint stamp from the original sales shop.

Sixties plain golf cardigan with cable trim

Pattern ID: PB C-5II
Wool brand: Patons Moorland
Yarn quantity: 16-18 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties cardigan: known as "the golfer" but suitable for all casual occasions. Glad we got that straight.
This copy of the pattern has some surface creasing affecting the photo (not shown) but not the instructions.

Perfectly plain sixties polo-shirt sweaters

Pattern ID: P&B 1257
Wool brand: Purple Heather
Yarn quantity: 9-11 (1oz balls) main shade and 3-4 ozs in each of 2 contrasts
Sizes: to fit 32 - 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply fingering
Needle size: 2¼mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows over st st on 3¼mm needles

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: His and hers perfectly plain polo-shirt style with long sleeves. The pattern is in good condition.
[She smokes for added sophistication, but it seems to be he that is smouldering - is it her medallion that interests him so much?]

Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-necks II

Pattern ID: P&B 1274
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorlands
Yarn quantity: 17-22 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34- 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly plain sweater or slipover. The pattern is in good condition.

Perfectly plain classic cardigans VII

Pattern ID: P&B 1334
Wool brand: Double Quick, Totem, Moorlands
Yarn quantity: 16-20 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32- 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sixties V-neck cardigans for Him and Her. The pattern is in good condition.

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.

Perfectly plain fine-knit sweater II

Pattern ID: Emu 2134
Wool brand: Zephyr, Super Crepe, Scotch, Gala
Yarn quantity: 10-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting plain sixties with V-neck, and integrated plaquette and collar in rib. It also has the option of a three-quarter length sleeve, (which I favour). Pattern has some light creasing and wear which does not affect the instructions.

Perfectly plain classic cardigan V

Pattern ID: Emu 2173
Wool brand: Courtelle Crepe, Scotch, Romany, Bri-Nylon - or - Apollo, Magnum
Yarn quantity: 14-18 DK, or 21-29 chunky (all 1oz balls)
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting or Chunky
Needle size: 3¾mm and 4½mm for DK version
or - 5mm and 6mm for chunky version

Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows in DK -
and 15sts x 20 rows for chunky version

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic plain cardigan with collar with 2 versions for different wool weights.
The pattern is in fairly poor condition with a lot of surface creasing, plus the usual horizontal crease, not shown in photo, but instructions still readable.

Perfectly plain 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

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

Fine-knit twin set II

Pattern ID: Lister 1323
Wool brand: Lavenda, Crisp Crepe, Golden Fleece
Yarn quantity: Jumper: 8-12 (1 oz balls); Jacket: 12-17 balls.
Sizes: 36-40 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Interesting plain sixties design twin set with pocketed jacket over a sweater.

Sweater with diamond panels

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

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

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

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

Perfectly plain kid's sweaters II

Pattern ID: Patons 9414
Wool brand: Brilliante, Totem, Moorland,
Yarn quantity: 10-13 balls (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 28-32 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain sweater in double knitting with Polo or Crew neckline. The pattern has the usual disfiguring horizontal crease (not shown in photo) which does not affect the instructions.

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 sweater and slipover options - take 2

Pattern ID: Lavenda 821
Wool brand: Lavenda DK, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 17-19 (1oz balls) for sweater; 10-13 for slipover
Sizes: to fit 38-42 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Men's plain pullover or slipover. Some surface creasing to the photo (not shown).

Another traditional set of designs for boys (or girls)

Pattern ID: PB 323
Wool brand: Totem, Double Quick, Moorland
Yarn quantity: 9-13 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 26 - 30 inch chest, (6-16 years - 3 sizes)

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Small booklet of 3 sweaters all in double knitting weight: "Plane Sailing" round-neck ribbed sweater; "Home Builder" round-neck plain bodied sweater with a mock fisherman's rib on the sleeves, and cabled raglan; and "The One that Didn't Get Away" shawl collar with purl stitched patterning. Sized for "6-12 years" (but maybe slightly younger kids these days).
The pattern booklet is in generally good condition but the folded spine is worn. This does not affect the instructions or photos.

Man’s chunky plain cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2375
Wool brand: Pullman
Yarn quantity: 15-16 (2oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-42 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain chunky cardigan. The pattern has a horizontal crease (not shown in photo) and small tears which do not affect the instructions.

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.

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.

Charming early sixties dress

Pattern ID: Emu 2254
Wool brand: Emu Tweedle
Yarn quantity: 35-43 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit: 32-40 inch chest (5 sizes)

Wool weight: 5 ply /4 ply
Needle size: 3¼mm and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 36 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lovely late fifties/early sixties style dress. It is knitted in an appealing light weight bouclé yarn, for which it may be hard to fine a direct replacement; there are quite a few DK bouclé types available and it may be best to check a tension square of your chosen yarn and adjust the size that you knit accordingly. The pattern is in fairly good condition but with the all-too-familiar horizontal crease which only affects the front photo not the instructions.

Baby Top and Knickers

Pattern ID: Emu 8259
Wool brand: Scotch, Double Crepe, Bri-Nylon, Courtelle, Acrilan, Carella
Yarn quantity: Top: 4-6 (25g balls);
Knickers: 3-4 balls

Sizes: to fit 19 - 21 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Baby set with practical back-fastening sweater and knickers with front flap. The instructions state DK or quick-knit (5ply) but there is only one set of instructions - you use a larger needle size to get the same DK tension.

Pullover for another cheerful boy (or girl)

Pattern ID: Emu 701
Wool brand: Scotch, Romany, Emulon, Crepe
Yarn quantity: 12-14 (1oz balls)
Sizes: 26-30 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x26rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Boys textured twisted rib sweater for age 6-12 years in 3 sizes.
The pattern has horizontal and vertical creases and a tear but the instructions are not affected.

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

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

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.

Perfectly plain classic pullovers

Pattern ID: Wendy 22
Wool brand: Fashionfleck, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 11-14 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 34 inch chest (5 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweaters for "young adults". What a respectable couple!
Vertical creasing and small tear which does not affect the instructions.

Doubly Distinctive

Pattern ID: Patons 9718
Wool brand: Nylox, Beehive, Purple Heather, Cameo Crepe, Brilliante Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: 8 - 11 (1 oz balls) in each colour
Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest (2 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties design sweaters in strong colours.
"A geometric style sweater which is very much the mood of the moment.
Equally suitable for a man or a woman
".

Gloves, Mittens, and Balaclava for kids

Pattern ID: Bronte 550
Wool brand: Bronte DK
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (1 oz?) balls for each item
Sizes: 3 - 6 years (two sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm

Tension (10cm): 22sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Straight forward and plain gloves, mittens and helmet for children.

Striped scarf, mittens, gloves, plus man's tie

Pattern ID: Argyll 143
Wool brand: Fernmor, Sportsday, Starlight, Nylon or Botany Supertwist Crepe DK
Yarn quantity: 3- 5 (1 oz balls) for the gloves; 7+6 oz for the scarf.
Sizes: Scarf: about 9 inches wide and 60 inches long; gloves to fit from age 4 to adult

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic football supporter's scarf from days of yore - or simply a striped scarf - mittens - gloves - and a man's tie. The construction of the scarf is not one I have seen before; it is knitted on 2 needles using a slip-stitch which results in a tube which is turned inside out to form a double thickness stocking stitch scarf.
I knitted my brother a tie, once; it was probably my first knitting project. He even wore it - which makes me feel very warm towards him....

Crochet twin-set

Pattern ID: Maryland 571
Wool brand: Maryland 4 ply, Fingering, Crepe, Pure Nylon, Easywashed
Yarn quantity: 19-28 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Hook size: 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18dc and 14 pattern rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing crochet-pattern sixties twin-set.
Some horizontal creasing which does not affect the instructions.

Sweater Duo in Thick Wool

Pattern ID: Bestway 3585
Wool brand: Sirdar Pullman, Marriner Halyard, Penelope Bingo, Copley Tempoknit
Yarn quantity: 26 or 28 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 36-38 or 40 - 42 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 7½mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14sts x 16 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pleasing pattern for chunky his and hers cable sweaters.
"So quick to make in thick wool and big needles, this sweater is knitted in a very attractive fancy rib pattern. It is equally suitable for a man or a woman, and will be a "must" for your winter wardrobe"

A Choosy Man's Cardigan

Pattern ID: PB 1394
Wool brand: Patons Bracken Tweed
Yarn quantity: 20-23 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 42 inch chest

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: This looks like the sort of pattern a man would want to wear; plain with all the effect achieved through the tweedy yarn. Bracken Tweed was an exceedingly nice yarn - I made my brother-in-law a plain roll neck when I was about 13 - you need to substitute something like Rowan Felted Tweed - but check your tension - as you can see, Bracken was a fairly dense DK whereas Rowan's is equally lovely but a lighter weight DK.
"A choosy man's cardigan: the restrained styling and two-tone tweedy Bracken fabric combine to create a very distinguished garment"

Fifties Sailing Sweaters

Pattern ID: Marriner 601
Wool brand: Halyard Extra Thick
Yarn quantity: 17-22 (2oz hanks)
Sizes: 34-42 inch chest (to fit loosely) - in 3 sizes with different lengths for him and her.

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: mm and 6mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Appealing pattern with great styling - late fifties or early sixties - with cross-over toggled neckline that was popularly revived and ubiquitous in the 1980s. Pattern in fairly good condition.

Man's light weight Aran style cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5103
Wool brand: Double crepe, Courtelle crepe, Arctic Moss, Double Knitting.
Yarn quantity: 23-28 (25g balls)
Sizes: to fit 38 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting.
Needle size: 4 and 3¼mm, or 3¾ and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24 sts over double moss stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's aran style cardigan in double knitting weight yarn.

Family Socks

Pattern ID: Patons 2286
Wool brand: Nylox, Capstan, Trident
Yarn quantity: about 4-5 25g balls per pair
Sizes: Varies by design, each in 3 sizes. Smallest: 5-7 inches; Medium: 6½-9½ inches; inches Largest: 10½-11½ inches.

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, DK, Aran
Needle size: 2mm, 2¼mm, 2¾mm, 3¼mm, 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 44 rows 3ply;
32sts x 40 rows: 4 ply; 24sts x 32rows: DK;
21sts x 29 rows: Aran.

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Patons Family Socks booklet includes 8 designs as pictured in popup. "3 ply hose" (Nylox), "Man's hose" (Nylox), "Man's ribbed socks" (Capstan), "Girl's lacy sock" (Nylox), "Man's cabled half hose" (Trident 4 ply), "Boy's stockings" (Nylox), "Boy's football socks" (DK), "Girl's lace panel socks - long and short versions" (Trident 4 ply).
This leaflet printed in 1972 but it is undoubtedly a reprint of an earlier edition, (when did we last call them "man's hose" and "boy's stockings"?).

Nubbly Casual Cardigans

Pattern ID: PB C-284
Wool brand: Patons Rimple
Yarn quantity: 14-18 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 45 inch chest

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties textured bouclé cardigans in six sizes.

Smart sixties suit separates

Pattern ID: PB SC67
Wool brand: Patons Nylox
Yarn quantity: 7 (1oz balls) main and 3 contrasts for jacket; 11 balls for skirt.
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest 37-39 hip

Wool weight: 3 and 4 ply
Needle size: 3mm, and 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 32sts x 40 rows in 3 ply,
and 30sts x 38 rows in 4 ply

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties separates suit: jacket in 3 ply Nylox and skirt in 4ply. There are 3 contrasts for the jacket as the scrollwork design is in a slightly darker shade than the main, which is not so obvious in the photo.

Lady's honeycomb sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2079
Wool brand: Pullman
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (2 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm
Tension (10cm): 15 sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple and sophisticated with honeycomb pattern welt and yoke.
This pattern has seen better days, but I think it is rather nice. It has some wear to the bottom edge and crease as seen in the photo - however, damage is restricted to the margins, and the text is unaffected.

Cardigan and pencil skirt in tweed

Pattern ID: Wendy 508
Wool brand: Ascot, Easy Care, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 20-23 - jacket;
14-16 - skirt (1 oz balls)

Sizes: 38-42 inch chest; 40-44 inch hips

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Smart jacket and skirt outfit.

Family rib-cable sweaters

Pattern ID: Hayfield 6000
Wool brand: Woodland or Bri-Nylon DK
Yarn quantity: 9-35 (1oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 24- 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¾mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 36sts x 28rows
(unstretched over pattern)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Despite the ordinary photo, this is a rather nice set of simple rib-cable sweaters for child or adult; they seem to be a heavy double knitting rather than Aran weight yarn, with an open neck with button closure - where buttonholes appear to go right to the end of the wing collar.

Yellow pullover IV

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6165
Wool brand: Motoravia
Yarn quantity: 12-16 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 38 - 46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm, and 3¾mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28 rows

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.

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.

Young girl's sweater, waistcoat and skirt outfit

Pattern ID: Ladyship 4687
Wool brand: Tricel Nylon or Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 21-30 balls (20g balls)
Sizes: 24-30 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Child's version of the classic late sixties suit, including textured rib sweater, plain waistcoat, and skirt with pleated effect using wide rib,

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.

Man's ribbed sweater with button-neck

Pattern ID: Hermit 133
Wool brand: Worsted, Crepe, Courtelle
Yarn quantity: 19-23 balls (25g? balls)

Sizes: 36-42 inch chest

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm,
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's ribbed sweater with button-neck and collar.

Simple sweater with welt detail

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2244
Wool brand: Super Nylon/Crepe/Medallion
Yarn quantity: 15-17 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-40 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple sweater with deep pattern at welt.

Collared jacket for country walks

Pattern ID: Patons 9565
Wool brand: Fiona
Yarn quantity: 9-10 balls (2oz balls)
Sizes: 36-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm, and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 33rows (3¾mm st st)

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Retro ladies' "country-walks" cardigan in textured zig-zag pattern. Note how they are definitely out for a walk on the common (see the gorse or broom) - he wears not only his country-walks jacket and shoes, with casual slacks - but also his casual tie (presumably...).
Loose-leaf holes punched in top of pattern (see photo).

© Christina Coutts 2007

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