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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
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Pretty eyelet cardigan with puffed sleeves for a special occasion.

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
- check "prices" section for more information)

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
- check "prices" section for more information)

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
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Pretty lace cardigans for summer in wide size range from babies and children up to 7 years.

"Big Wool" Beanie Hats

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

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

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

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

Description: Easy and quick to knit hats in bulky weight wool.

Knitted cushion and throw

Pattern ID: Patons 3753
Wool brand: Shadow Tweed
Yarn quantity: Herringbone and Basketweave Throws: 10-11 (100g) balls; Herringbone and Basketweave Cushions: 3 - 4 balls; Triangle and Diamond Throw: 6 balls main plus 3 each of 3 contrasts; Triangle and Diamond Cushion: 1 balls in each of 4 contrasts.
Sizes: Throw: 48 or 52 inches by 56 inches;
Cushion: 16 or 20 inches square

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 14½sts x 20 rows

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

Description: Pretty cushions and throws in three styles.
For the herringbone and basketweave designs, the pattern relies on the specific shading nature of the yarn, but for the triangles and diamond effect you are given advice on how to get round the shading to produce the effect and I would be inclined just to choose colours in a chunky tweed yarn which does not change shade.

Crochet cushion and throw

Pattern ID: Patons 3388
Wool brand: Diploma Gold DK
Yarn quantity: Throw: 24 (50g) balls plus 1 contrast; Cushion: 3 balls plus 3 of contrast
Sizes: Throw: 55 by 71 inches;
Cushion: 18 inches square

Wool weight: Double knitting
Hook size: 4mm

Tension (20cm): Each motif measures 20 cm square

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Pretty cushion and throw in two colours with rose motif.

Plain "super-chunky" waistcoat

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

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

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

Description: Quick to knit in super-sized yarn, waistcoat/vest with collar and curved open front edge, overlapping for pinned closure.

Plain "super-chunky" jacket

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

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

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

Description: Quick to knit in super-sized yarn, shrug or jacket with curved open front edge.

Classic woman's shirt

Pattern ID: Butterick 5208
Brand: Butterick 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: Loose fitting shirt plus bias cut, single layer scarf.
Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased; envelope has signs of wear.

Woman's shirt

Pattern ID: McCalls M5052
Brand: McCall's Sewing Pattern

Sizes: 14-16-18-20
(36, 38, 40, 42 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: Semi fitted shirt with tie belt, patch pockets, extended front ties, sleeveless, or cuffs - as illustrated. Pattern is uncut, as originally purchased.

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
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Pleasing summer cardigan-top intended for a soft cotton blend double knit - very pretty.

Striped jacket for a toddler

Pattern ID: Emu 8492
Wool brand: Scotch Superwash, Easycare Double Crepe, Treasure
Yarn quantity: 5-8 (25g balls) without hood, 7-10 with hood in main colour - plus 1 ball in each of 3 contrasts
Sizes: 21-24 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Plain knit baby or toddler cardigans with or without hood.This pattern has a vertical crease.

Summery cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9562
Wool brand: Rafaella, Softspun DK
Yarn quantity: 8-13 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-54 inch chest (6 sizes).

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

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

Description: Pleasing summery cardigan intended for linen/cotton blend. The stitch pattern is a kind of reverse "nosegay" - very pretty.

Petite top and skirt

Pattern ID: Vogue 2654
Brand: Vogue Easy Options 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.

Long blouse

Pattern ID: Vogue V7829
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.

Simple dress

Pattern ID: Vogue V7846
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.

Top Dress and Pants

Pattern ID: Butterick 3465
Brand: Butterick 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.

"Big Wool" sleeveless cardigan

Pattern ID: Sirdar 9485
Wool brand: Big Bamboo, Denim Ultra, Big Softie
Yarn quantity: 10-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32-54 inch chest (6 sizes).

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

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

Description: Chunky waistcoat.

Eyelet waistcoat and tank

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

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Sleeveless top or waistcoat. Osprey is a bulky aran weight yarn which is knitted here on large needles in a pattern giving an openwork chunky-like design.

Cabled smock-style cardigan

Pattern ID: Stylecraft 8416
Wool brand: Life DK
Yarn quantity: 5-6 (100g balls)
Sizes: 32-46 inch chest [4 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Pleasing and modern loose style cardigan.

Tunic sweater variations

Pattern ID: King Cole 33363
Wool brand: Merino DK
Yarn quantity: 10-19 (50g balls)
Sizes: 32 - 42 inch chest [6 sizes]

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

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information)

Description: Plain knit sweaters in a choice of lengths - from the new millenium!