Vintage Patterns

Bazaar items and novelties in various Patons qualities.

Booklet ID: Patons B172

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

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Content:
Included items are featured on the cover photo - click on thumbnail for popup: Toys (lion, tortoise, snake, elephant, bunny, humpty, owl, teddy, dachshund); Doll and doll's clothes; Ties; Belt; Cloche hat; Pompon chick; Cot cover; Bedsocks; Slippers; Bottle Cover; Pot Holder; Doll and Poodle covers; Spongebag; Workbag; Coathanger covers; Tea and Egg cosies; Cushions.

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

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

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Description: Children's or toddlers' Aran sweaters with round or cross-over neck.

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

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Description: Children's Aran cardigans with V or round neck and pockets.

Pattern ID: Felldale 17-468
Wool brand: Herdwick and Swaledale knits as aran
Yarn quantity: Sweaters: 600 - 1080g;
Hat: 110-140g; Socks: 250g; Scarf: 210g
Sizes: to fit 32 - 48 inch chest (9 sizes); socks 1 size, 10 inch foot; hat 2 sizes, 20 or 22 inches round; scarf: 60 inches

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

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

Pattern ID: NT Swaledale Sweaters
Wool brand: Swaledale knits as aran
Yarn quantity: Sweaters: 7-10 (100g balls);
Cap: 1-2 balls; Socks: 3 balls
Sizes: to fit 34 - 42 inch chest (5 sizes); socks 1 size, 10 inch foot; cap 2 sizes, 20 or 22 inches round.

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

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Description: Two separate Aran sweater designs, including matching hat and ribbed socks, produced for the National Trust in aran-weight yarn.

Pattern ID: NT Herdwick Sweaters
Wool brand: Herdwick knits as aran
Yarn quantity: Sweaters: 650-800g;
Cap: 100g; Socks: 150g or 250g
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest (3 mens' sizes and 6 for women); socks or stockings 1 size, 10 inch foot; cap 2 sizes, 20 or 22 inches round.

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

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Description: Excellent Aran sweater patterns, including matching hat and two designs of ribbed socks, produced for the National Trust in aran-weight yarn.

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

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

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Description: Excellent Aran jacket patterns produced for the National Trust in aran-weight yarn.

Pattern ID: Jarol 3129
Wool brand: Aran: Out O' Doors, Jatok, Ballyfoine - or - Jarol DK: Supersaver, Summer Wine
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (100g balls) Aran - or -
3-4 (50g balls) double knitting
Sizes: to fit 20 - 26 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran or DK
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm - or -
4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): Aran: 20sts x 26 rows;
DK: 24sts x 32 rows over double moss stitch

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Description: Children's Aran waistcoats in a choice of two yarn weights. Separate instructions are given for each.
This pattern is identical to Poppleton 1872, and Abigail 3129 but published under a different brand.

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

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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.

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

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

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Description: Oversized Aran sweaters styled for Mother and Daughter but up to a 44 inch chest could suit any of the family. I particularly like the girl's collar which has a guernsey look about it.

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

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

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Description: Excellent chunky Aran jacket with bobbles in aran-weight yarn.

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

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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.

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;

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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.

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

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

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Description: Interesting traditional Arans in a good range of sizes from toddler to "young adult", with choice of neck line.

Pattern ID: Abigail 3129
Wool brand: Aran - or - Enriched, Brushed, or Shetland DK
Yarn quantity: 2-3 (100g balls) Aran - or -
2-5 (50g balls) double knitting
Sizes: to fit 20 - 26 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran or DK
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm - or -
4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): Aran: 20sts x 26 rows;
DK: 24sts x 32 rows over double moss stitch

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Description: Children's Aran waistcoats in a choice of two yarn weights. Separate instructions are given for each.
This pattern is identical to Poppleton 1872, and Jarol 3129, but published under a different brand.

Pattern ID: Poppleton 1872
Wool brand: Aran Wool, Emmerdale, Lana
Yarn quantity: 4-7 (50g balls) Aran - or -
2-5 double knitting
Sizes: to fit 20 - 26 inch chest [4 sizes]

Wool weight: Aran or DK
Needle size: 5mm and 4mm - or -
4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): Aran: 20sts x 26 rows;
DK: 24sts x 32 rows over double moss stitch

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Description: Children's Aran waistcoats in a choice of two yarn weights. Separate instructions are given for each.
This pattern is identical to Abigail 3129, and Jarol 3129, but published under a different brand.

Booklet ID: Sirdar 118

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

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Content:
Sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarfs, and jackets all as featured in the photos - click on thumbnails for popups.

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

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

Booklet ID: Patons 199

Subject Matter: A booklet of sportswear.

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Content:
Included items are featured on the cover photo - click on thumbnail for popup:

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Description: Children's Aran sweaters in a choice of two styles plus matching hats.

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

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

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Description: Children's Aran cardigan with collar and front pockets.

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

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

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Description: Traditional Arans with interesting chain cables and chevron panel.

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

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

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Description: Traditional Arans with blackberry or trinity stitch, cables and honeycomb panels.
Interestingly this seems and proves to be the identical pattern to Studley 1195 - a later publication.

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

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

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Description: Traditional Arans with blackberry or trinity stitch, cables and honeycomb panels.
Interestingly this seems and proves to be the identical pattern to Emu 4673 - clearly an earlier publication.

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

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

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Description: Traditional Arans with diamond trellis, lobster claw and cable panels.

Bazaar items and novelties in various Patons qualities.

Booklet ID: Patons B156

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

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Content:
Included items are featured on the cover photo - click on thumbnail for popup: Workbag, Cushions, Chairback, Needle Case, Toys: Jumbo, Bunny, Duck, Balls, Doll, Bull, Hippo; Nightcase, Tureen/Place Mats, Coffee/Egg/Tea Cosies, Pot Holders, Pincushion, Kneeler, Calendar, Oven Mitts, Peg Bag, Tie, Mitts, Bedjacket, Bedsocks, Bedroom Bootees, Rug, Bottle Cover.

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

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

Booklet ID: Patons 215

Subject Matter: A booklet of winter accessories.

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Content:
Included items are featured on the cover photo - click on thumbnail for popup: Family Tuck-ins, Child's Purse Gloves, Tot's Tammy, Woman's Lacy Beret, Family Gloves and Mitts, Child's Helmet, Family Hat and Scarf Set, Man's Hat, Woman's Hat, Child's Hat and Mitts, Family Scarf, Man's Argyle-style Gloves, Woman's Turban, Slipper Socks, Woman's Chevron-striped Tammy and Scarf, Family Tennis Socks, Woman's Scarf-hat, Man's Argyle-style Socks, Fisherman's Socks, Child's Crochet Hat and Scarf, Child's Crochet Slippers, Family Balaclavas.

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

"Knitted Novelties" in various Emu qualities.

Booklet ID: Emu B23

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

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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.

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

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

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Description: Aran cardigans with choice of neck line, and collar.

Pattern ID: Phildar 5184
Wool brand: Pure Wool Aran, First Price Aran
Yarn quantity: 9 - 15 (50g? balls);
Hat: 2 balls; Mitts: 2 balls
Sizes: to fit 24-34 inch chest
(actual 28-37)

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

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Description: Traditional Aran sweater or cardigan sized for 6 - 12 years, with hats and mitts to match. The Phildar wool is named as an Aran, but tension and needles indicate more like a double knitting weight.

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

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

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Description: Guernsey-style textured sweaters for all the family in a heavier Aran weight yarn.

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

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

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Description: Traditional Aran sweaters for all the family.

Pattern ID: Hamlyn Pack 43
Wool brand: Anartex Original Thickknit
Yarn quantity: 11 - 26 (50g balls)
Sizes: to fit 24 - 44 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6½mm and 7½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 12sts x 16 rows over st st

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Description: Textured family sweaters in an Aran style but knitted in thicker chunky wool. Optional V or round neck.

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

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

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Description: Great pattern for traditional Arans in a good range of sizes from toddler to "young adult", with choice of neck line.

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

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

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Description: Traditional Arans with diamond trellis cables and honeycomb panels.

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

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Description: Traditional Aran style sweaters in lighter weight DK yarn with loose styling: "An updated Aran Classic"

"Oddies" in various Robin qualities.

Booklet ID: Robin 2040

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

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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.

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

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Description: Plain roll neck sweater in DK weight yarn with an Aran patterned panel.

A booklet of Aran knits in Capstan yarn.

Booklet ID: Patons 161

Subject Matter: Aran knitting booklet

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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.

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4240
Wool brand: Superwash wool, Wash 'n' Wear crepe, Country Style
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (50g balls)
Sizes: 28-30 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

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Description: Boys cricket sweater with long sleeves. Pattern has a slight tea stain on the front and some surface creasing.

Pattern ID: Lee Target 8777
Wool brand: Fleetknit
Yarn quantity: 19-24 (2 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit: 34-44 inch chest [6 sizes]

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm and 6½mm
Tension (10cm): 16sts over double moss stitch

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Description: Pleasing heavier weight Aran style sweaters with cables and double moss stitch panel. I like the way the style seems to have a set in sleeve that is integrated into the patterning.
Instructions are fine but with some creasing and annotations from previous knitters.

Pattern ID: Argyll 160
Wool brand: Laser, Ambridge, Nice 'n' Easy
Yarn quantity: 9-12 (50g balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest (3 sizes)

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

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Description: Aran-style textured sweater with bobble stitch pattern in a lighter weight yarn.

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

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

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

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

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

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Description: Traditional Family Arans with cables and blackberry stitch.