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Pretty cardigan for a girl

Pattern ID: Patons 4477
Wool brand: Beehive, Diploma Gold, Pure Wool Crepe, South Pacific, Knit 'n' Save
Yarn quantity: 4 - 10 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 22 - 30 inch chest [5 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty eyelet cardigan with puffed sleeves for a special occasion.

Kids' traditional Aran sweaters

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

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

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

Kids' traditional Aran cardigans

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

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

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

Kids Aran cardigan

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

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

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

Summer cardigans for girls

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4230
Wool brand: Denim Tweed, Legend, Country Style, Tango, Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 3 - 6 (50g balls) for long sleeves; 2-5 for short sleeves
Sizes: to fit: 22 - 32 inch chest [6 sizes - stated 1-12 years]

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 29 rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty eyelet cardigan for the summer.

Baby or young girl's lace cardigan

Pattern ID: Hayfield 4540
Wool brand: Baby Sparkle DK
Yarn quantity: 1 - 3 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 16 - 26 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty lace cardigans for summer in wide size range from babies and children up to 7 years.

Two cute cable outfits

Pattern ID: Wendy Peter Pan 635
Wool brand: Peter Pan DK, Mischief
Yarn quantity: Sweater or cardigan: 3-4 (50g balls); Trousers: 2-3; Hat:1-2. Oddments in contrasting colours.
Sizes: to fit 18 - 22 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two outfits of cabled sweater or cardigan with trousers and bobble hat in baby and toddler sizes.

Hooded jacket for baby or toddler

Pattern ID: Peter Pan 827
Wool brand: Peter Pan DK, Spot Print
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 18 - 22 inch chest [3 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 38 rows over pattern

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Textured jacket with hood in baby and toddler sizes.

Baby cardigans and bonnet

Pattern ID: Marriner 7120
Wool brand: Marriner DK
Yarn quantity: 1 (100g balls) plus 1 ball for the bonnet
Sizes: 14-18 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: A choice V or round neck cardigan with matching bonnet. Smallest size for premature baby.

Premature baby set

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

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

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

Baby blankets and cushion II

Pattern ID: Marriner 7146
Wool brand: Marriner DK
Yarn quantity: Either pram blanket: 2 (100g balls);
Cushion: 2

Sizes: Blankets: 28 x 21½inches;
Cushion: 14 inches square

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Charming set with 2 designs for a pram blanket plus cushion.

Lace Panel Cardigan

Pattern ID: Emu 8724
Wool brand: Baby DK, Spot Prints, Ripple
Yarn quantity: 1 - 2 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 16 - 20 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet little baby cardigan with eyelet panels.
The pattern is A4 size and in robust condition but has a strong horizontal crease where it has been folded in half.

Teddy Bear Sweater

Pattern ID: Emu 8760
Wool brand: Sweet Dreams Luxury Baby
Yarn quantity: 2 + 1 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 18 - 20 inch chest [3 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sweet little baby jumper with cute teddy motifs.

Inbetweeners textured sweaters II

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

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

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

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

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

Kids textured sweater or cardigan II

Pattern ID: Patons 4614
Wool brand: Waverley Gold, Diploma Gold, Beehive DK, Knit 'n' Save DK
Yarn quantity: 6-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 22 - 30 inch chest (5 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: Sweater or cardigan with basket weave pattern in combination with cables.

Man's textured panel cardigan

Pattern ID: Wendy 3103
Wool brand: Ascot, Shetland, Family Choice
Yarn quantity: 10 - 14 (50g balls)

Sizes: to fit 38 - 48 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: (Demure) man's cardigan, with interesting front panel detail and patterned front pockets.

Man's rib and cable sweater

Pattern ID: Hayfield 802
Wool brand: Grampian, Pure Wool Classics, Options
Yarn quantity: 11-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 42 rows over pattern (standard DK: 22sts to 10cm over st st)

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Double knitting sweater mainly in mock fisherman's rib stitch.

Summery hearts button-back cardigan

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

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

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

Sweet motif sweaters for kids

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

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

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

Summery sleeveless cardigan

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

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

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

Barbie doll clothes

Pattern ID: Waterwheel 4631
Wool brand: Robin Diamante, Sunbeam Paris Mohair, or any DK
Yarn quantity: Dress: 20g. BoobTube: 7g. Bag: 5g. Other items: 10-15g
Sizes: To fit fashion doll 11 inches (28cm)

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): not specified

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Clothes and accessories for an 11 inch fashion doll, in double knitting yarns.

Family Socks VI

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

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

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

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

Mostly for Men III

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

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

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

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

Family Socks IV

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

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

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

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

Kids eyelet-patterned sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4723
Wool brand: Silky Look, Mercerised Cotton, Cotton Crepe
Yarn quantity: 3 - 5 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 22 - 28 inch chest [4 sizes] - actual 25-31 inches

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty eyelet-patterned sweater, stated to be sized for 2 - 8 years.

Inbetweeners textured cardigans

Pattern ID: Hayfield 2991
Wool brand: Regal, Grampian
Yarn quantity: 4 - 6 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 32 inch chest (5sizes) actual 28-36 inches

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Patterned cardigans for "young adults"; the pattern is made with purl stitches on the right side, following a chart.
[Have you ever seen such a moody looking pair? ... whatever...]

Family Chunky Textured Sweaters III

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

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

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

Boxy rib jacket

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

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

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

Summer cotton slub T-top IX

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

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

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

Summer lace panel cardigan II

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

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

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

Textured summer twin-set

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

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

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

Summery leaf and zig-zag sweater

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

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

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

Patchwork Sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 5926
Wool brand: Matchmaker, Prelude, Luxury Shetland, Matchmaker Crepe
Yarn quantity: 6-7 (50g balls) plus 4 each of two contrast colours
Sizes: to fit 38-48 inch chest [3 sizes - loose fit]

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

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Classic crew-neck sweater with block pattern. I think this has rather a classy colour pattern, especially in a neutral palette, as shown.

Cable and bobble sweater with scarf

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

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

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

Two Jaeger designs: long sweater and lace cardigan

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Two different summer designs originally made in cotton blends. Click on picture to see both designs.
The pattern is in good order.

Maren Dress

Pattern ID: Simplicity 9406
Brand: Simplicity Sewing Pattern

Sizes: "P" 12-14-16 (34-36-38 inch chest)

Price: £5.00
(includes 2nd class postage, UK only)

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Simple Maternity Dress

Pattern ID: Simplicity 9172
Brand: Simplicity Easy to sew Sewing Pattern

Sizes: "K5" 8-16 (31½-38 inch chest - 5 sizes)

Price: SOLD

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Simple summer dress

Pattern ID: Vogue 8345
Brand: Very Easy Very Vogue Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 8-10-12 (31½-32½-34 inch chest)

Price: £5.00
(includes 2nd class postage, UK only)

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Simple blouse

Pattern ID: Vogue 8663
Brand: Very Easy Very Vogue Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 12-14-16 (34-36-38 inch chest)

Price: £5.00
(includes 2nd class postage, UK only)

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Simple dress and jacket

Pattern ID: Vogue 7736
Brand: Very Easy Very Vogue Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 8-10-12 (31½-32½-34 inch chest)

Price: £5.00
(includes 2nd class postage, UK only)

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Donna Ricco Dress

Pattern ID: Butterick 3997
Brand: Butterick "Classics" Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 14-16-18 (36-38-40 inch chest)

Price: £5.00
(includes 2nd class postage, UK only)

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Cape and Skirt

Pattern ID: Butterick 3084
Brand: Butterick Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 12-14-16 (34-36-38 inch chest)

Price: £5.00
(includes 2nd class postage, UK only)

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Dress, Top (or Jacket) and Skirt.

Pattern ID: Vogue 7848
Brand: Vogue Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 8-10-12 (31½-32½-34 inch chest)

Price: £5.00
(includes 2nd class postage, UK only)

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Skirt Suit

Pattern ID: Vogue 7211
Brand: Vogue Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 12-14-16 (34-36-38 inch chest)

Price: £5.00
(includes 2nd class postage, UK only)

PLEASE NOTE that I do not ship sewing patterns to destinations overseas, so please do not attempt to purchase if you are outside the UK - check the general "prices" section for more information.

Description: Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

Cable jacket and skirt costume

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Stylish cable cardigan/jacket in choice of 2 lengths, and ribbed skirt.

Gloves and mittens IV

Pattern ID: Loweth 540
Wool brand: Olympus, Bounty, Royalty, Knit and Crochet DK
Yarn quantity: 1 (100g ball) or 1-3 (20g) balls

Sizes: to fit an small/med/large hand (3 women's sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Lady's gloves or fingerless mittens - plain and lace panel options. The gloves are knitted on 2 needles.

Man's Cabled Sweater and Slipover

Pattern ID: Sirdar 5664
Wool brand: Legend, Country Style, Denim Tweed, Wash 'n' Wear
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 11-18 (50g balls); Slipover: 7-12
Sizes: 38 - 48 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Man's V-neck sweater and slipover with cabled pattern.

Lighter weight aran sweaters for him and her II

Pattern ID: Reynolds 602
Wool brand: Saucy Sport
Yarn quantity: 14-22 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit: 36-51 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts x 36 rows over moss stitch

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Traditional Aran style sweaters in lighter weight DK yarn with loose styling: "An updated Aran Classic"

Longline summer waistcoat

Pattern ID: Stylecraft 4937
Wool brand: Valencia
Yarn quantity: 7-11 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-42 inch chest

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Plain and appealing summery over-vest in a double knitting yarn.

Light-weight summer tops

Pattern ID: Wendy 2004
Wool brand: Fashion 4 ply, Courtellon 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 5-7 (25g balls)
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest (4 sizes)

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty summer tops in fingering weight yarn.

Seaside Polo Shirt or Sweater

Pattern ID: Chevy 1186
Wool brand: Chunky
Yarn quantity: 5-8 (50g balls) main, plus 2-4 balls first contrast and 1 ball second.
Sizes: to fit 24 - 34 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5mm and 6mm
Tension (10x10cm): 15sts x 21 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Cheerful nautical stripes - polo shirt or sweater.

Sleeveless Top and Cardigan for Summer

Pattern ID: Chevy 1101
Wool brand: Bianca
Yarn quantity: Cardigan: 3-5 (100g balls) in main colour plus 1 contrast; Top: 3-4 +1
Sizes: 32-42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows over st st

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summery combination of cardigan or sleeveless top. It's may not be so clear in the photo but these seems to be knitted in two colours, or textures of the yarn.

Eyelet Lace Summer Dolman sweater

Pattern ID: Chevy 1105
Wool brand: Bianca
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (100g balls) in each colour
Sizes: 30-40 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 18sts x 28 rows over patt

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Summer sweater knitted sideways all in one from cuff to cuff. Options for long or short sleeves. It's not clear in the photo but the sweater seems to be knitted in two colours

His and Hers Chunky Cable Sweater

Pattern ID: Sirdar 8925
Wool brand: Country Style or 80/20 Chunky.

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 16sts x 19rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

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

Description: Chunky unisex cable sweater in mens and womens sizes.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 6-11 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 3 and 5 (6½mm and 5½mm) needles.

Textured Floral Sweater

Pattern ID: Jaeger 6005D
Wool brand: Monte Cristo, Sunrise, Champagne, Matchmaker DK.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8 inches
Number of pages: Double folded sheet

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

Description: Intarsia floral sweater, with a cabled lattice pattern; front and back knitted separately as two T-shaped pieces with a dolman sleeve - chart included.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 11-13 50g balls in main shade; 1 ball each of 5 contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

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