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Stitchcraft 'Luxury Dressing Gown' - No.229

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A stunning 1930s pattern for a lacy dressing gown with delicate ribbed waist and garter stitch lapels.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease mark, tiny tear to bottom of spine)

Size: 32-36" bust

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Vogue-Knit 'Rainbow-Striped Sweater' - No.132

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A gorgeous 1940s WWII-era striped sweater with low roll-neck, with long or short sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1516

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A classic WWII-era with a high V-neck and fair isle pattern across the top, front and back, and sleeve tops.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Penelope 'Debonair Jumper' - No.M1456

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A beautifully detailed jumper in 4 colours with sweet round, button-up front, turned up sleeve cuffs and deep ribbed welt.

Condition: Medium (creases here and there, small tear to bottom of spine)

Size: 34" bust

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Pins and Needles No.20 - Spring 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A great, scarce craft magazine from 1954. From what I can gather the magazine started out in the early 1950s and carried on right into the 1980s. In 31 pages, it really packs the patterns in and there are some really gorgeous knitting and sewing projects showcasing classic 1950s design.

Knitting projects include the ribbed cover pullover (bottom middle on the cover), a woman's plain cardigan, the pretty ruched bedjacket from the cover, ankle socks, a girl's twinset, a gorgeous lacy stitch jumper with wing collar, gent's cable sweater, a girl's cardigan, a crocheted girl's jacket and skirt, knitted lace edging for a slip, a child's jumper with a striped yoke, a crocheted granny blanket, men's fair isle socks, the pretty crocheted lacy gloves from the cover, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Pins and Needles No.12 - Autumn 1952

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A great, scarce craft magazine from 1952. From what I can gather the magazine started out in the early 1950s and carried on right into the 1980s. In 31 pages, it really packs the patterns in and there are some really gorgeous knitting and sewing projects showcasing classic 1950s design.

Knitting projects include smart crochet edging, Vera Lynn's striped jumper and Jimmy Edwards' sweater from the cover, a sweet child's pram set, a boy's fair isle sweater (Jeremy Spenser from the cover), a lovely child's cardigan with lamb motifs, a gorgeous lady's twinset, a child's twinset, Virginia Mayo's Angora twinset from the cover, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Vogue 'Men's Sweaters' - No.109

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

An excellent gent's Vogue 16-page booklet from 1953 including patterns for a slip-stitch two-colour (giving a diagonal striped effect) sleeveless pullover, a double-cable pullover, a twist rib sweater, polo-neck sweaters, sports waistcoat, round-necked sweater, v-neck sleeveless pullover, roll-neck raglan sweater, a striped v-neck pullover.

Condition: Medium (spine split at top and bottom, staples a bit rusted)

La Laine 'Lady's Sweater' - No.2209

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A gorgeous 1940s ribbed ski sweater with reindeer motifs across the yoke.

Condition: Fair (some creasing, cover is scuffed)

Size: 35/36" bust

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W.G. 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.193

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

An excellent rockabilly 1950s 4-ply cardigan with garter stitch collar and ribbed welts.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease, spine split from bottom to three quarters from the top)

Size: 33-36" bust

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Home Notes - March 1950

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A women's magazine including fashion features, stories, recipes, advice and knitting patterns which ran from the 1930s - 1960s, hitting its readership peak in the 1950s.

Knitting patterns in this issue include the lovely 'Windjammer' jumper from the cover.

Condition: Good

Emu 'Bed Jacket' - No.156

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A glorious late 1940s/early 1950s frilled bedjacket, each frill edged in a contrasting colour.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, couple of very small tears)

Size: 36" bust

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Bairns-Wear 'Isla' - No.639

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A great 1950s design for a man's and woman's lumber-jackets - very rockabilly.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease)

Size: 34/36" bust and 38/40" chest

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P&B 'Specialty Knitting Book' - No.109

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A scarce 1930s P&B booklet, containing 7 amazing designs for a lady's slipover, a lady's jumper with moss stitch panels, two lady's coat-jumpers, a lady's cardigan with lacy panels, a lady's jumper with lovely detailed stitches, and an amazing lady's two-piece suit comprising a pleated lady's dress and short jacket.

Condition: Good

Sizes: Vary between 34-38" bust

Bestway 'Sun and Swimsuits' - No.93

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A scarce late 1940s/early 1950s Bestway pattern for 9 beach designs for all ages, including a girl's swimsuit (1-2 yrs), a striped swimsuit (3-4 yrs), a boy's playsuit and matching cardigan (2-3 yrs), a lovely lady's swimsuit in P.1 K.5 wide rib, a girl's swimsuit with matching cardigan (3-4 yrs), snappy lady's shorts, the cover 'bikini', gent's knitted trunks.

Condition: Good

Sirdar 'Lady's Lacy Jumper' - No.1518

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A glorious 1950s lacy jumper with an unusual diagonal ribbed yoke and neckline.

Condition: Good (very small tear to bottom of spine)

Size: 32/34/36/38" bust

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P&B 'Three Jumpers' - No.723

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Three snappy 1950s jumpers, including a two-colour striped jumper, one with a lozenge-patterned yoke, and one with graded ribbing and a patterned yoke.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36-38" bust

P&B '3 Ways to Knit A Coat' - No.309

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A really gorgeous late 1950s/early 1960s booklet for 3 jackets, fitted and stylish in great textured stitches.

Condition: Good

Size: 34"/36"/38" (the bottom left jacket is only for 34")

Bairns-Wear 'Amanda' - No.388

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A wonderful striped 1940s affair from Bairns-Wear.

Condition: Fair (horizontal and vertical creases, scuffed, couple of small tears here and there)

Size: 32" bust

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Vogue-Knit 'Two Classic Sweaters' - No.123

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A scarce WWII-era Vogue pattern for two short-sleeved sweaters - one plain, one ribbed.

Condition: Medium (very small tears to bottom and top of spine, a bit scuffed here and there)

Size: 35-36" bust

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Pocket Knitting 'Twinset' No.1

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A great little 1950s booklet (first in the series) for a striped (or plain) short-sleeved jumper and cardigan.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Marriner's 'Twin Set' - No.233

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A gorgeous 1950s twinset - the jumper isn't shown in the cover picture, but is knitted using the same large diamond pattern stitch as the main body of the cardigan.

Condition: Medium (couple of small tears)

Size: 34-36" bust

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Marriner's 'Bolero' - No.279

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A stunning 1950s DK garter-stitch bolero.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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Marriner's 'Cap Sleeve Jumper' - No.389

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A gorgeous 1950s design with deep-ribbed waist, cap sleeves and lacy buttoned body, in good generous sizes.

Condition: Good

Size: 32-34/34-36/36-38/38-40" bust

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Marriner's 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.234

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A quick and easy to knit 1950s DK cardigan.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, couple of small tears to edges)

Size: 34-36/37-39" bust

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Wendywear 'Beaded Jumper' - No.557

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A stunning late 1950s jumper with beaded bow and decoration.

Condition: Good

Size: 33-35" bust

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Bestway 'Lady's Jumper' - No.1607

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A lovely 1940s lady's shoulder-padded 3-colour jumper 'for the fuller figure'.

Condition: Good

Size: 37-38" bust

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Bestway 'Rose Garland Jumper' - No.1884

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A beautiful 1940s short-sleeve jumper with fair isle rose motifs at the neck and waistband.

Condition: Good-Medium (pencilled marks to instructions)

Size: 32-34" bust

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Weldons 'Daffodil Twin Set' - No.A792

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A gorgeous 1940s twin set in daffodil colours.

Condition: Medium (1.5" tear to outer edge, notes to the pattern in pen).

Size: 34-36" bust

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Glynting 'Lady's Twin Set' - No.1001

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A WWII era twinset - possibly just post-war as the print on the back reads 'Glynting Wools are in very short supply' but a stamp across that reads 'Ample supplies now available'. An unusual stitch forms the cardigan and jumper yoke, the main part of the jumper and sleeves are in a lacy pattern.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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P&B 'Three Jumpers' - No.719

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Three terrific 1950s jumpers:Arrow Heads (bottom left) features patterned arrow stitched designs in 2-ply, The Middy Line (bottom right) is a slimming tunic with shapedwaist and vertical shaping lines, Meadow Flowers features a pretty embroidered flower panel and small collar.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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P&B 'Cap Sleeve & Shortie' - No.480

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Two 'youthful' 1950s designs for a cap sleeve jumper in 3-ply and a tweed 3-ply shortie.

Condition: Good

Size: 30/32/34" bust (cap sleeve), 34/36/38" bust (tweed shortie)

Bestway 'Charming Jumper' - No.1976

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A beautiful 1940s jumper with fair isle stag yoke (charted) and contrasting colour stripe above the waist and sleeve ribbing.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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Home Notes - May 1940

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A women's magazine including fashion features, stories, recipes, advice and knitting patterns which ran from the 1930s - 1960s, hitting its readership peak in the 1950s.

This is a rare WWII issue. Knitting patterns include a crinoline lady tea-cosy, an angora scarf, a 3-coloured mitred end scarf and a crochet scarf.

Condition: Fair (the cover detached, a little wear & tear)

Home Notes - April 13 1940

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A women's magazine including fashion features, stories, recipes, advice and knitting patterns which ran from the 1930s - 1960s, hitting its readership peak in the 1950s.

This is a rare WWII issue. Knitting patterns include a boy's ribbed sleeveless pullover and a lady's rib/openwork stitch jumper with square neck.

Condition: Fair (both cover and back are separate and detached, and have suffered some wear & tear)

Home Notes - December 10 1953

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A women's magazine including fashion features, stories, recipes, advice and knitting patterns which ran from the 1930s - 1960s, hitting its readership peak in the 1950s.

Knitting patterns in this issue include a lovely half-hat.

Condition: Good

Home Notes - March 25 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A women's magazine including fashion features, stories, recipes, advice and knitting patterns which ran from the 1930s - 1960s, hitting its readership peak in the 1950s.

Patterns in this issue include a crocheted orchid brooch and a short cardigan with a Spanish look (pointed breast pockets).

Condition: Medium (staples a little rusted, spine a bit scuffed, some bumping to corners)

Home Notes - September 23 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A women's magazine including fashion features, stories, recipes, advice and knitting patterns which ran from the 1930s - 1960s, hitting its readership peak in the 1950s.

Patterns in this issue include a pretty quick to knit jumper in lacy cable stitch with v-neck and shawl collar and the crocheted waistcoat from the cover.

Condition: Good (staples slightly rusted)

Home Notes - January 24 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A women's magazine including fashion features, stories, recipes, advice and knitting patterns which ran from the 1930s - 1960s, hitting its readership peak in the 1950s.

Patterns in this issue include a cable-stitch cardigan, a scarf-cap and the cover jumper with a contrasting panel.

Condition: Good

Home Notes - July 18 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A women's magazine including fashion features, stories, recipes, advice and knitting patterns which ran from the 1930s - 1960s, hitting its readership peak in the 1950s.

Knitting patterns in this issue include the pretty blouse from the cover and a lacy blouse with ribbed shoulder panels.

Condition: Good (small tear to top of spine, address pencilled on cover)

Vogue Knitting No.45

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

1954. One of the rarer ones. Includes a fabulous band-trimmed jacket and skirt, a short coat with thick rib edging, yoke and square-set sleeves underlined with lapped seam detail, a classic fisherman's rib cardigan, a trim cardigan with cable decoration, a boucle cardigan-jacket with slim skirt, a quick-knit moss-stitch coat with small stand-up collar, a cross-stitch raglan barrel coat, an elegant 'golfer' twinset, a lovely twinset with rib edging underlined in contrast colour, an angora-trimmed twinset, a stunning dress with flared, pleated skirt and plunge-necked dolman blouse, a picot-trimmed blouse, a checkd cardigan-blouse, a moss shadow-stripe blouse, a roll-neck blouse, a ribbed hooded sweater, a yoked sweater, a matching family set of cable rib sweaters, a plaid jerkin, a two-colour v-necked sweater to wear over a matching polo-neck, a polo-neck cardigan, a crew-neck sweater, a fisherman's knit pullover, a ski hood, a striped ring stole, a throat-hugging pullover, rib mitts, ski socks, a man's classic cardigan, gent's chunky sweater, lace pattern bedjacket, mitten bedjacket, a lace stole.

Condition: Medium (cover is complete but detached from body of booklet, middle pages are detached)

Stitchcraft - August 1941

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include adainty jumper with pointed collar and lacy panels in pure silk, the beautiful bolero and jumper from the cover, a great clover-stitch jumper, a pretty jumper with tie neck and pointed welt, vest and panties in silk, a belted jumper, cable socks, crochet slippers.

Condition: Good (transfer intact)

Stitchcraft - December 1941

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a trellis-pattern jumper, a crossed-stitch cardigan with a 'belted' (ribbed) behind, the gorgeous cover jumper, baby crawlers, ribbed scarf and gloves, a pretty pair of gloves, a crocheted egg cosy, other items to sew and embroider.

Condition: Medium (some inner pages a bit water-marked at some point, but transfer is intact)

Stitchcraft - May 1949

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a gorgeous red and white striped jumper with naval collar detail and matching striped cardigan, a ribbed short-sleeved waistocat with 4 pockets, a collared cardigan with fair isle bands, the amazing cover jumper, a sweet girl's sunsuit and polka-dot cardigan, an unusual jumper with a Chinese motif, other items to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - July 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a loose-fit jacket/cardigan in chequered relief stitch, a sweet bolero twinset with beaded trim, a striped gent's jumper in 4 tones, the gorgeous cover jumper, a lovely garter-stitch sleeveless, square-necked jumper with one line of buttons near the neck, a zip-up ribbed jumper with bold fair isle detail, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - June 1951

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a charming short-sleeved blouse with picot edging, a pretty jumper with wide ribbed yoke and sleeves and lacy front, knitted gent's trunks, boy's jumpers, gent's fair-isle sleeveless pullover and lady's jumper from the cover, pretty crocheted summer gloves, a great crocheted bag, a gorgeous sailor-boy jumper with white square yoke, a cable-knit riding sleeveless pullover with horse-head on pocket, a casual tennis cardigan.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - February 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include Mum & daughter cardigans, a pretty blouson-style cardigan in basket-stitch with full sleeves, cuffs and draw-through waist, a great jumper with mandarin collar, 3/4 sleeves and concealed front-band fastening, a gent's college-style cardigan, a girl's dress, a 'larger size' jumper (38-40" bust) with full 3/4 length sleeves and low-cut neckline, the cover jumper, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Fair (cover is detached, but transfer is intact)

Stitchcraft - September 1953

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a cardigan with a smart neckline which turns up or down, a gent's sports jumper with wide cable panels and embroidered sports motif (choose from 3), a slimline twinset, a pretty juper with bead motifs, the jumper from the cover, baby's layette, 2 collared short-sleeved jumpers (one with relief pattern stitching, one with patchwork diamonds), other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good (transfers intact)

Stitchcraft - June 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a wind-proofer jacket in Brioche rib, two lovely striped cap-sleeved jumpers, a 2-ply shirt-style short-sleeved jumper, a prett short-sleeved jumper with contrast rib and welts and unusual stitch, a simple jumper with a 'stepped' rib panel, a jumper with a cuffed square neckline and pretty lace-stitch front panel, a boy's jumper, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good-Medium (slightly scuffed here and there)

Stitchcraft - March 1959

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a gorgeous girl's skirt and top and matching boys jumper and tartan shorts, a twinset with striped cardigan, a pretty lacy jumper 'for larger sizes' (38-40, 42-44" bust), a lovely suit with 'pleated' (ribbed) skirt and graceful 'chemise' top, a lovely cardigan, horizontally ribbed jumper, a skating doll, a lace-rib stole, a loop-stitch hat, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Medium (cover slightly creased, spine a little fragile)

Stitchcraft - April 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a great swing skirt to sew, a diagonally striped jumper with cap sleeves, a pretty plaid stitch sleeveless jumper with square neck, a great long sweater with ribbed sleeves and yoke, a sweet girl's beach suit, a beaded cardigan, stunning jumper from the cover with sequins or beads, a gent's holiday sports sweater, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - December 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a pretty bonnet-style hat, a beret style hat with attractive bouclet decoration worked round the deep brim, a warm cape, angora pear-trimmed gloves, the front cover twinset, a 4-ply casual sweater, gent's two colour fishermans rib, a raglan tweed-knit cardigan with side pockets, three small cuddly bears, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Medium (spine is torn top and bottom, back cover is creased)

Stitchcraft - July 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include 2 striped jumpers (one with cap-sleeves, another with set-in sleeves), the thick-knit quick-knit jacket from the cover, a pretty short-sleeved jumper with thin white stripes and bobble details, 2 gorgeous day blouses, a sleeveless sum jumper for beach or garden with vertical embroidered stripes, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - September 1955

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a button-through dolman jumper with pin stripes and matching skirt with box pleats, a classic dolman jumper with sunray skirts, a crocheted baby outfit, striped kiddy jumpers, a lovely flared topcoat with 3/4 length sleeves, the cover sweater, a cable cardigan, a cobweb headscarf, an angora neck scarf, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good (transfer intact)

Stitchcraft - February 1950

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include a lovely jumper with an attractive sun-ray yoke and a pretty fair isle motif, a striped dolman style jumper, a gent's jumper with a large fair isle pattern across the top, a toddler's jersey, a crocheted pot-warmer, the excellent mitts, bonnet and bag from the cover, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Medium (couple of small tears to the cover by the hinge, spine is torn to first hinge)

Stitchcraft - June 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Projects include his'n'hers teenage seashore slipovers with stripes, contrasting edges and a square neck, the lovely jumper from the cover (the gilet is detachable), a sweet summer jumper knitted with beads or trimmed with embroidery, a cute baby bolero, two lovely casual holiday jackets, a really pretty 2-ply summer blouse, a crocheted collar, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - November 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include twin pandas, a toy elephant, bedsocks, a low buttoning cardigan with basket-borders, a casual sweater with buttons shaping the front panel, a baby and toddler cardigans, a beautiful 3/4 length cardigan-coat in moss rib, a man's raglan casual cardigan, the tartan jacket with back-belt from the cover, a lady's jumper with deep v-shaped contrasting colours, a gorgeous tweed dress, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - September 1950

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patters include a stunning geometric-pattern short-sleeved jumper with pleated skirt, a gent's checked waistcoat, girl's fair isle twinset, 2 gorgeous patterns for an offset diamond-pattern jumper and a leaf and rib jumper, the amazing dress from the cover, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good-Medium (very slightly scuffed round the edges)

Stitchcraft - October 1953

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include tough lumberjackets for boys and gents, a turtle-neck dolman with set-in sleeves, a cashmere bobble-rib pattern twinset, an angora tippet (small cape), a fringed shawl, cute hug-me-tight, Topsy doll, Woofy the dog, a button-up striped jumper, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good (transfers intact)

Stitchcraft - March 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Patterns include gents thick wool chunky-rib windcheater, lady's cover jacket, cute childrens' jumpers and baby pram set, 2 crochet rugs, a bramble-stitch dolman jumper-cardigan, a lovely dolman cardigan with deep striped welt and cuffs, a gorgeous short-sleeved lacy blouse with cute collar, boys' sleeveless pullovers, a beautiful two-piece dolman jumper and fitting flared skirt, other projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good (transfers intact)

Sirdar 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.1393

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A deceptively simple 1950s cardigan in a lacy open stitch with a deep ribbed welt. Instructions for long or 3/4 length sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 32-34" bust

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Weldons 'Simple Jumper' - No.498

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A WWII-era 1940s jumper in a baby cable stitch trimmed with a scroll across the front. Instructions for short or long sleeves.

Condition: Medium (cheaper wartime paper has become slightly coloured with age)

Size: 34-36" bust

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Weldons 'Twin Set' - No.782

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

An unusual 1950s twinset with a ring pattern around the borders in 2 contrasting colours.

Condition: Good

Size: 33-35" bust

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P&B 'Bedjackets and Bedsocks' - No.678

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

An 11-page 1950s booklet for three rather lovely bedjackets and a pair of bedsocks.

Condition: Good

Sizes:
Top left DK bedjacket: 34-36/38-40" bust
Sleeveless Crossover: 34-36" bust
Bottom right Open Ribbed Yoke: 36" bust

Lee Target 'Lady's Suit' - No.8784

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

An elegant 1960s two-piece suit.

Condition: Good

Size: 32/34/36/38" bust

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Weldons 'Classic Twin Set' - No.815

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A beautifully simple 1940s twinset in three sizes.

Condition: Good

Size: 32-34/35-37/38-40" bust

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W.B.Mardale 'Tennis Cardigan' - No.1510

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A pretty 1950s tennis cardigan.

Condition: Good

Size: 32/34" bust

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Angora 'Twin Set' - No.33

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A WWII-era 1940s angora long-sleeved cardigan & short-sleeved jumper (Angora ABL.41 was a specific war-time product).

Condition: Fair (creased horizontally & vertically, pencil marks)

Size: 35" bust

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Bestway 'Three Teenage Pullovers' - No.A2579

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Three great 1950s sweaters: pullover with patterned panels, pullover with inset v-front, pullover with polo-neck.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, tiny tear to outer edge of crease)

Size: 32-36" bust

Needle & Thread No.6 - 1951

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A lovely 1950s quarterly booklet, including projects for embroidered guest towels, a traycloth worked in crochet motifs, a hair-pin crochet bedjacket (pictured on cover), felt toys (Loo-Loo the Poodle, Tom-Tit bird and Chin Chin Chicken), an embroidered tray set, a sewn breakfast set, crochet table mats, embroidered coffee table cloth, gent's knitted socks, a dressing table runner.

Condition: Good

Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.66 - 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Vintage inspiration from this great 1950s publication: crocheted pillowcase edging, a round cushion with embroidered Scandinavian birds, a horse tapestry, felt marquetry design of the Cote D'Azur, flower table mats, a pretty knitted short-sleeved jumper, a knitted Spring jacket, a cutwork tablecloth, a crocheted mat, a sweet knitted cap, an embroidered dressing table set, decorated pottery.

Condition: Good

Cross Stitch by Penelope

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A lovely 1950s booklet with some really pretty cross stich designs for coffee cloths, lunch mats, table cloth, aprons, cushions, borders, a chair set.

Condition: Good

Copley's 'Man's Socks' - No.2037

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

1940s plain men's ribbed socks worked on 4 needles.

Condition: Fair (some creases, small tears to top and bottom of spine)

Copley's 'Lady's Hood' - No.906

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A wonderful 1940s ribbed lady's hood with zip.

Condition: Medium (small tear to top of spine, 2" tear to left outer edge)

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Jaeger 'Lady's Suit' - No.3782

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A great 1960s 3-piece Jaeger suit with contrast edging to the collarless jacket.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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Wendywear 'Lady's Raglan Sweater' - No.711

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A great 1950s jumper with high v-neck.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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P&B 'Cardigan' - No.217

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A smart 1940s plain cardigan with small breast pocket.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Jaeger 'Open-Work Jumper' - No.3357

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A pretty 1950s jumper.

Condition: Fair (considerable creasing, tear to bottom of spine, 2" tear at outer edge)

Size: 32-34" bust

P&B 'Lady's "June" Twin Set' - No.3704

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

An elegant late 1930s/early 1940s twinset.

Condition: Medium (small tears to top and bottom of spine)

Size: 36" bust

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Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1480

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

A classic 1940s fair isle ladies jumper with shoulder pads. (Please note this is for the jumper only). Fair isle design is worked from instructions, not a grid.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Golden Eagle 'Candy Stripes Shirt' - No.702

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

An excellent 1940s WWII-era pattern for a striped shirt (mentions coupons inside).

Condition: Fair (some creases, tear to top and bottom of spine, pencil notes)

Size: 34-36" bust

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Needlework Illustrated - No.225

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

An early 1950s edition of this popular magazine, projects include the knitted dainty jumper from the cover, the knitted candy-stripe holiday jumper and crocheted blouse from the small thumbnail cover shots, a sewn patchwork skirt and sun-top, raffia hat, sandals and earrings, sewn hats and handbags, lace-crochet edgings, embroidery projects, a gorgeous children's sunsuit and cardigan with boat motif, cross-stitch pillows.

Condition: Good (transfers not included)

Needlework Illustrated - No.202

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

An early 1950s edition of this popular magazine, projects include the knitted twinset from the cover, embroidery projects from the transfer which is present, a knitted underwear set, picot handkerchief edging, an amazing hat and bag to sew, a pretty smocked girl's dress.

Condition: Good (transfer is intact although 2 small designs have been cut out)

Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.39 - July 1949

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:36 +0100

Needlewoman & Needlecraft originally started out as two separate publications: The Needlecraft Practical Journal started out in 1907 and The Needlewoman was born in 1919. The two amalgamated in 1940 and continued until 1970 when it was incorporated into Stitchcraft.

Smaller in size than its predecessors, this amalgamated version focused on a number of different needlework techniques, and offered it’s readers a series of patterns to follow.

Condition: Good

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Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.36 - October 1948

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Smaller in size than its predecessors, this amalgamated version focused on a number of different needlework techniques, and offered it’s readers a series of patterns to follow.

Condition: Good (transfers included)

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Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.29 - January 1947

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Smaller in size than its predecessors, this amalgamated version focused on a number of different needlework techniques, and offered it’s readers a series of patterns to follow.

Condition: Good

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Needlecraft & Needlewoman No.27

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Smaller in size than its predecessors, this amalgamated version focused on a number of different needlework techniques, and offered it’s readers a series of patterns to follow.

Condition: Good

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Bestway 'Bedjackets' - No.B2364

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Two beautiful 1950s bedjackets in leaf-stitch and loop-stitch.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-35" bust

P&B '4 Bedjackets' - No.395

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Four gorgeous 1950s bedjackets which work really well as cardigans or boleros.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36-38" bust

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jersey' - No.1808

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A lovely 1940s fair isle cardigan with an unusual pattern around the sleeves and waistband and sleeves - the fair isle pattern is worked from written instructions, not a chart. Pattern for matching jumper is also for sale.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Bestway 'Fair Isle Jersey' - No.1807

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A lovely 1940s short-sleeved fair isle jumper with an unusual pattern around the yoke (which is sewn in afterwards) and sleeves. Matching Fair Isle Cardigan is also for sale.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Bestway 'Man's Fair Isle Slipover' - No.2130

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

An excellent 1940s fair isle pattern, including instructions for tartan (argylle) socks.

Condition: Medium-Good (couple of tiny tears, some discolouration to pages)

Size: 36-38" chest

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Weldons 'A Charming Stitch' - No.285

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A sweet 1940s jumper in a lacy rib with box-top sleeves and crocheted buttons.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, small tear to bottom of spine)

Size: 32-34" bust

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Bairns-Wear 'Inga Jumper Cardigan' - No.497

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A lovely 1940s pattern for a jumper-cardigan with cable twists, small collar and instructions for long or short sleeves.

Condition: Fair (small nicks and creases)

Size: 34" bust

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Bairns-Wear 'Emilia Lady's Twinset' - No.615

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

An elegant 1950s twinset in wide rib.

Condition: Good

Size: 33/34 - 35/36" bust

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Lavenda 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.351

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A pretty 1950s cardigan with lacy panels.

Condition: Good

Size: 36-38-40" bust

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Sirdar 'Lady's Jumper' - No.1616

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A gorgeous 1950s jumper with lace pannelled yoke in generous sizes.

Condition: Good

Size: 36/38/40/42/44" bust

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Ardern's 'Knitted Lace Blouse' - No.4627

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A beautiful 1950s blouse with lace panels and sleeves.

Condition: Good (couple of pen notes to the pattern)

Size: 34" bust

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P&B 'Norwegian & Nice' - No.C214

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Two striking 1960s his'n'hers matching jumpers in 'traditional style - 4-ply for him and 3-ply for her'.

Condition: Good

Size: 39-41" chest & 34-36" bust

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Emu 'Tea Cosies' - No.6234

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A great 1960s pattern a striped tea cosy, checkered cosy, poodle bottle cover, poodle toy.

Condition: Good

Wendy 'Lady's Suit' - No.161

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A great 1960s pattern for a lady's suit in what looks to be a chunky yarn, with cabled sleeves and collar.

Condition: Medium (tear to bottom left)

Size: 34/35 - 36/37 - 38/40" bust

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P&B 'Fashion Knits' - 2nd Edition

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A rather special 1950s booklet - the designs rival Vogue for their inventiveness and elegance. Patterns include a tweet knit coat, after-ski ankle-warm slipper boots and matching cardigan, a knitted overblouse, a beautiful twinset with scoooped neck jumper and varying designs (two styles of embroidery and one with sequins), an elegant knitted shirt, amazing matador pants, a pretty knitted lace blouse, fine striped high-buttoned cardigan, a flecked tweed skirt and sleeveless pinafore top, skating cap and matching muff, fur-trimmed jumper, a high-collared jumper, a casual gent's jumper, a classic day sweater,

Condition:Good

P&B 'Six Vests' - No.625

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Six beautiful late 1940s/early 1950s designs for lacy, feminine vests.

Condition: Medium (small tears to top and bottom of spine)

Sizes: 32 - 40" bust

Weldons 'Crochet Panel Curtains' - No.597

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A pretty 1940s pattern for crocheted curtains with matching chairback.

Condition: Good

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Stitchcraft - June 1955

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a tweed jacket, two lovely blouses with pretty necklines, a little girl's bolero, the cover designs, a great striped & beaded slash-necked jumper 'for cocktails and dancing', projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Medium (spine is torn to the bottom staple)

Stitchcraft - August 1950

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include the gent's fair isle pullover from the cover, a lady's striped sweater, children's jumper and cardigan, two really pretty and well designed short-sleeved blouses, projects to sew and embroider including a candlewick bedspread from scratch.

Condition: Medium (small tears to spine at top and bottom)

Stitchcraft - April 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include the gent's jumper from the cover, a cabled jumper with light smocking effect, an elegant machine knit jumper, a great apron to sew, children's jumpers, two summer jumpers, a pretty cardigan with knitted beads, a crocheted Summer cap, a summer cardigan, projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Needlewoman & Needlewoman No.24 - October 1945

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Smaller in size than its predecessors, this amalgamated version focused on a number of different needlework techniques, and offered it’s readers a series of patterns to follow.

I feel these little gems have been a little neglected in the vintage craft magazine rush which may be due to their rather traditional embroidered covers which belie a wealth of lovely craft projects inside.

Condition: Good (transfers included)

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Home Notes - December 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A women's magazine including fashion features, stories, recipes, advice and knitting patterns which ran from the 1930s - 1960s, hitting its readership peak in the 1950s.

Knitting patterns in this issue include a hat to crochet, the cover jumper, a 2-yr-old's dressing gown.

Condition: Good

Home Chat No.3212 - October 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A great 1950s magazine including interviews, hair and make-up tips, recipes and stories.

Knitting patterns in this issue a chunky jumper with contrast pattern at the yoke, a pretty raglan sweater with buttoned tabs at the neckline, and a waistcoat.

Condition: Fair (staples have rusted and spine is loose although complete)

Pins and Needles No.57 - September 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A great craft magazine from 1957. From what I can gather the magazine started out in the early 1950s and carried on right into the 1980s. Coming in at 61 pages, it really packs the patterns in and there are some really gorgeous knitting and sewing projects showcasing classic 1950s design. They didn't shy away from hefty work either - light carpentry projects including a dining table and children's play cottage are included.

Knitting projects include jumpers, a bedjacket, cardigans, stoles, gent's lumberjacket, children's clothing.

Condition: Medium (spine is starting to fray)

Stitchcraft - December 1955

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include: 2 warm-collared style jumpers, a great boy's jumper with jet plane motif, a great dog-tooth jacket, lovely horizontally-striped jumper with zip at the neck, a pair of gloves with buttons on the back of the wrist, pair of gent's socks, matching hat and gloves, fake fur collar, cuffs and muff to match, projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - August 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a cap-sleeve tunic coat with white facings, a sleeveless jumper with square neck and contrast bottom bands, pullovers for school and sports wear, a crochet mandarin cap, 'Fritz the Dachs' dog toy, a loose-front coat, his'n'hers college-style jersey from the cover pennant decorations around the yoke, girl's cap-sleeved jumper, projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - July 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a tailored jumper with contrast neck, cute boys' raglan shirts with knitted ties, an elegant cardigan, pretty blouse with vertical stripes either side of the button band, doll beach clothes, couple of attractive holiday cardigans, crochet short gloves, a pretty summer blouse with 'continental collar', patterns to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft October 1953

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include 'tough lumber-jackets for outdoor-men of all ages', a turtle-neck dolman, a bobble-rib twinset, a pretty angora 'tippet' (small cape), a fringed shawl, a garter stitch 'hug-me-tight' (wrapover waistcoat), 'Woofy' the dog, a tailored button-up jumper, projects to sew and embroider. Includes transfers.

Condition: Good

Robin 'Lady's Cardigan Jumper' - No.667

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A pretty, feminine 1950s cardigan-jumper with patterned panels.

Condition: Good

Size: 32-34, 34-36, 36-38" bust

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Stitchcraft 'Gloves, Stockings & Socks'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A great WWII-era 1940s booklet containing patterns for a fair isle bonnet and glove set, knitted gloves (to save coupons), twig pattern gloves, lattice stitch stockings, knee length cable-stitch socks, tartan mittens, two-colour (Selbu-style) mittens, the set shown on the cover, stockings, 3-colour socks, socks with cabled tops, herringbone stitch stockings, plain ribbed stockings, a Dutch-style bonnet and mittens. Also instructions on how to remake old leather gloves for 'glove economy'.

Condition: Medium (spine is torn down to one staple)

Scotch Wool 'Ladies Crocheted Hats' - No.103

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A rare 1920s/1930s pattern for 5 different styles of hats, as follows: Sailor Hat in double crochet, brimmed cloche in double crochet, a cap with fold on crown in double crochet, hat with motif and turn-up at left side, a child's beret.

Condition: Medium (couple of small nicks and tears)

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Coats 'Sleeveless Blouse' - No.390

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A gorgeous 1950s crocheted blouse.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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P&B 'Underwear Set' - No.3506

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A delicate late 1930s/early 1940s underwear set in 'Hetty' design.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Bestway 'Knitted Jerkin' - No.1948

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A sweet 1940s knitted jerkin pattern.

Condition: Fair (cellotaped spine, couple of nicks here and there)

Size: 34" bust

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P&B 'Gloves, Socks & Scarf' - No.507

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Amazing 1950s pattern for gent's matching fair isle socks, gloves and scarf.

Condition: Medium (light scuffs, couple of small creases)

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Bestway 'Two Curtains' - No.1933

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Two lovely 1940s knitted & crocheted curtains.

Condition: Fair (small, scuffed creases)

Robin 'Man's Sleeveless Pullover' - No.385

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A classic 1950s gent's sleeveless pullover in wide rib.

Condition: Good (small scuff mark to cover)

Size: 38-40" chest

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Bairns-Wear 'Lady's Jumper' - No.817

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Another gorgeous 1950s pattern from Bairns-Wear with unusual v-neck and lovely lacey pattern.

Condition: Good

Size: 35/36 - 38/39" bust

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Stitchcraft - April 1952

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a beautiful crocheted headscarf and wide white collar for a black dress, great crocheted and knitted gloves in stripes and eyelet stitches, a sweet cocktail cap, lovely striped sleeveless sweater with contrast cuffed arms, small collar and waistband, a pretty lace-panelled twinset, long gents walking socks, a girl's cardigan, a checked baby's blanket, an elegant 'jerkin' with checks and contrast trimmings, a classic cardigan with contrast button band.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - November 1951

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a stunning green jumper with contrast vertically striped yoke and cuffs in grey and white and small collar, 2 lovely knitted blouses, a looped tea cosy, a crocheted 'Paula from Paris' poodle, a minstrel, amazing gent's checked waistcoat and socks, projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Medium-Good (spine a little scuffed)

Stitchcraft - July 1951

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a pretty sewn apron, a charming twinset in fern stitch, a lovely cap sleeved jumper with striped neck and sleeve edges, a gent's sleeveless pullover, a great round-yoked short-sleeved jumper with cabled sunburst yoke embroidered with flowers, an amazing crocheted hat, a sweet collared jumper with contrast diamond patterns (a la golf sweater), a striped jumper with horizontal lacy stripes, projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Bestway 'Lady's Bedjacket' - No.2151

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A really pretty 1940s lacy bedjacket in 'cobwebby' stitch.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Bestway 'Man's Cricket Pullover' - No.2244

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

'For The Sportsman!' 1950s pattern for a classic man's cricket pullover.

Condition: Fair (horizontal crease, some scuff marks, punch-holes at the spine)

Size: 38" chest

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P&B 'Purple Heather Pullover' - No.901

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Classic late 1940s/early 1950s gent's sleeveless pullover with fine cable panels.

Condition: Fair (some creasing and scuffing to cover)

Size: 38-40" chest

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P&B 'Lady's Jumper' - No.683

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

1940s pattern for a lovely lacy jumper with garter stitch yoke and sleeve edges.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Vogue Pattern Book December 1958 - January 1959

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 23, No.56. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Medium - Good (spine is scuffed and torn, cover slightly loose, pencilled name on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book October - November 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 23, No.51. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Good (spine is slightly scuffed, pencilled name on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book August - September 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 23, No.54. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Medium - Good (spine is scuffed, pencilled name on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book June - July 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 23, No.53. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Medium - Good (spine is scuffed and torn, pencilled name on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book April - May 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 23, No.52. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Medium - Good (spine is scuffed and torn, pencilled name on cover)

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Stitchcraft 'Twin Sets' - No.SC10

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A great 1940s Stitchcraft booklet containing patterns for a textured stitched twinset, a ribbed twinset for mother and daughter, the sets from the cover, a striped angora twinset, a fair isle twinset.

Condition: Medium (spine is torn at the bottom)

Stitchcraft Teen Age Book

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A rare late 1940s/early 1950s Stitchcraft booklet containing patterns for a ribbed polo-necked jumper with fair isle bands at the cuffs and neck, country wear cosy mittens, a trim crochet hat, a gay yellow waistcoat, waistcoat from the cover, a checked sleeveless pullover and socks to match, a twinset in contrast graduated stripes, a fair isle pullover, a pretty fair isle spotted cardigan, an amazing sun top and trunks, a striped jumper and plain cardigan, warm panties.

Condition: Medium (spine torn at top, very slightly at bottom)

Stitchcraft April-May 1944

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a crochet snood in solomons knot stitch, a pretty jumper for parties with contrast neckline and full-topped sleeves in a contrast colour and stitch, a lovely blouse, a great pullover, waistcoat from the cover, a striped short-sleeved cardigan, a girl's jumper with 2 alternative yoke designs, 2 great hats to sew. Patterns to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good (tiny tears to top and bottom of spine)

Stitchcraft - April 1947

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include the jumper from the cover, an unusual 3/4 length sleeved jumper with striped cuffs, neckline and a frill either side of the bodice, gent's socks, a gent's sleeveless pullover, a stunning striped jumper with diamond pockets, a gorgeous bobbled jumper with sweet collar. Patterns to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - March 1949

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a pretty stitched short-sleeved jumer, a bonnet for a little girl, a boy's checked cardigan and socks, a diamond-patterned man's cardigan with plain back and sleeves, a contrast patterned jumper with contrast ribbed waistband, a diamond-stitched cardigan with round ribbed yoke, a fine striped twinset.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - April 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include semi-short cardigan with deep ribbed, pointed welt and darting at the back to give a good fit, a fine vertical striped, dolman-sleeved high-necked undershirt topped with a thick knit chunky slipover, the pretty raglan jumper from the cover, a gent's waistcoat in grey-and-white tweedy stitch, a mid-length jumper with contrast buttoned plackard and collar, a girl's cardigan.

Stitchcraft - May 1952

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a classic short-sleeved jumper with beaded trim, a gorgeous sleeveless crossover top with striped and buttoned trim, a wide-sleeve cardigan with checked stripes, a 4-yr-old boy's summer playsuit, baby's dress, jacket, bonnet and bootees, baby's cot cover, the fair isle designs from the cover (modelled by a very young Roger Moore), a 3-yr-old's paddle-suit. Projects to sew and embroider.

Stitchcraft - June 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include a graceful panelled jumper, a thick knit casual, a v-neck sports shirt, pretty pine striped blouse, sleeveless striped top, a cute girl's cardigan, a 'slim panelling effect' v-neck jumper with low neckline and pyramid panels, a machine-knitted gent's sleeveless jumper. Projects to sew and embroider.

Stitchcraft May 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Patterns include cool funnel-neck star-stitch quick-knit 'huskies' (fisherman's jumpers) for father and 7-yr-old son (3 senior sizes, 3 junior ones), a plain classic crew-neck, pretty twinset, a country 'rambler' jumper with diagonal lace pattern and ribbed yoke, a pretty, sunny short-sleeved jumper with daisy chains embroidered around the yoke, a sunsuit for a toddler and boy's shorts, pretty crocheted cotton top, striped sports shirts for him and her. Projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Vogue Pattern Book February - March 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 23, No.51. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Medium - Good (spine is scuffed and torn, pencilled name on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book December/January 1957 - 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 22, No.50. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Medium-Good (bottom of spine a little scuffed, back cover coming away slightly at the bottom, name pencilled on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book October - November 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 22, No.49. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Good

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Vogue Pattern Book August - September 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 22, No.48. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Fair-Medium (spine scuffed and loose, pencilled name on cover, back is loose with an approx 4" square cut out )

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Vogue Pattern Book June - July 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 22, No.47. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Good (spine scuffed a little at the bottom)

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Vogue Pattern Book April - May 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 22, No.46. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Good

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Vogue Pattern Book February - March 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 22, No.45. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Good (a couple of stains on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book December 1956 - January 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 21, No.44. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Good

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Vogue Pattern Book October - November 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 21, No.43. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Good (name pencilled on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book August-September 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 21, No.42. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Good (pencilled name on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book June - July 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 21, No.41. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Medium-Good (spine slightly scuffed)

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Vogue Pattern Book April - May 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 21, No.40. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Medium-Good (spine scuffed, pencilled name on cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book February - March 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 21, No.39. Continuing my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images and advertisements, gorgeous fabrics showcased.

Condition: Medium-Good (spine is scuffed, small stickers on top right-hand corner of cover)

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Vogue Pattern Book December 1955 - January 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

Volume 20, No.38. The earliest in my complete collection of Vogue Pattern Books from 1956 - 1967 (I should stress they're a showcase for Vogue sewing patterns, not knitting). Stunning images for Christmas party and evening dresses, tips for hosting parties, gorgeous fabrics.

Condition: Good

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P&B 'Lady's Jumper' - No.4739

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A beautifully elegant 1930s lady's jumper with a simple but effective tab at the collar.

Condition: Good

Size: 37" bust

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Twilley's 'Shopping Bags & Gloves' - No.122

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A gorgeous 1930s pattern for 2 shopping bags (1 crocheted, 1 knitted) and 2 pairs of knitted lady's gloves (both using 2 needles).

Condition: Good

Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.700

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

An elegant 1950s lady's jumper with interesting horizontal integrated yoke/sleeves design and good generous bust size.

Condition: Good

Size: 38" bust

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Lee Target 'Mittens Hat Scarf Cravat' - No.1239

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:37 +0100

A great 1930s pattern for lady's mittens, scarf, hat & cravat in poodle wool.

Condition: Medium (small tear to spine, small cellotaped repair to top of cover)

P&B 'Three New Handknits' - No.398

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Three gorgeous 1950s sweaters: cardigan with the long line, the high-neck style (with fair isle band at the yoke and interesting high ribbed waistline), the high-neck style from the cover.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust (34/36/38" bust for the cover pattern)

Emu 'Tea Cosies' - No.6196

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Late 1950s/early 1960s pattern for 6 different tea cosies.

Condition: Medium (vertical & horizontal creases, a few marks)

Weldons 'Tea & Egg Cosies' - No.B1378

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A lovely 1950s pattern for a knitted tea cosy, a crochet crinoline tea cosy with matching egg cosy, and a crochet 'rose' tea cosy and matching egg cosy.

Condition: Good

Emu 'Man's Windjacket' - No.104

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

An excellent 1950s gent's windjacket (trout optional).

Condition: Good

Size: 38/40/42/44" chest

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Poppleton's 'Raglan Lumber Jacket' - No.1081

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Late 1950s/early 1960s quick to knit gent's lumber jacket.

Condition: Good

Size: 38/41/44" chest

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Weldon's 'Man's Cable Pullover' - No.A814

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A classic 1940s gent's cable-knit sleeveless pullover.

Condition: Good

Size: 37-39" chest

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Wendywear 'Man's Sweater' - No.898

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A handsome 1950s gent's sweater pattern with patterned front and back panels.

Condition: Good

Size: 38/40" chest

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Greenock 'Quick-to-knit Cardigan' - No.BX145

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A great late 1940s/early 1950s cardigan pattern.

Condition: Good

Size: 33-34" bust

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Stitchcraft - May 1951

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Patterns include a great crocheted cap with choice of different trims, two really sweet girl's fair-isle sunsuits, a gent's tennis sweater, a 'larger sized' cardigan-jumper, the pretty trio of jumpers from the cover. Projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - January 1952

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include cable cardigan, gent's cable sweater, lovely contrast jumper with zig-zag yoke and cuffs, gent's sailor jersey, a pretty matching crochet accessory set including hat, gloves and bag, a lovely short coat with layered cuffs and waistband, a lacy vest, fair-isle jersey for a 1-yr-old, crocheted mitts, the glamorous cover jumper (with tiny button detail to the waist on the back), a gorgeous cherry-stitch jumper, lovely twinset with contrasting stitch detail. Projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - June 1953

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include a draped cowl-neck short-sleeved jumper, a pretty 'horseshoe neck' jumper, the clover motif jumper from the cover, pretty beachwear tops, a sweet girl's fair-isle beach-set, a gent's 'sloppy joe', a tailored cardigan, plaid effect jumper, a lovely lacy-yoked jumper. Projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - March 1952

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include a boy's jumper and lumber-jacket, a long or short-sleeved jumper-cardigan, lovely twinset from the cover, an amazing blouse with mandarin collar and pleated panels to the front, a pretty jumper-blouse, a gent's patterned waistcoat. Projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Medium (a little scuffed)

Stitchcraft - April 1955

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include an incredible crochet Paris-line coat, baby clothes, a matching tweed basic skirt, pinafore top and dolman top, a pretty patterned jumper with plain yoke and cuffs, a great jumper with round contrast striped yoke, a charming 'May' jumper. Projects to sew and embroider, including instructions for a hairpin lace mat. Includes transfer.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - March 1955

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include baby jackets, a lovely jumper with high ribbed bodice and high-collared v-neck, pretty twin set from the cover, sweater and slipover twinset, gent's lumber jacket, a fine-knit sweater with central lacy insert, a pretty sweater with patterned yoke and trim to the collar, sleeves and welt. Projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - September 1951

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include a stunning Parisian outfit (shaped coat, pleated skirt, cover blouse, outsize beret), two really pretty short-sleeved sweaters, a gent's basket-stitch jumper, a sweet low, square-necked waistcoat with tiny black & white checks, a lovely low-necked cardigan. Projects to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - October 1951

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include a great black jumper with spider's web yoke, striped scarf and fair-isle gloves, gent's cable cardigan, elegant matching jumper & skirt, matching hat and gloves with tartan trim, and matching tartan handbag to sew, gorgeous town & country coat from the cover. Other items to sew and embroider.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - April 1953

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

An excellent Coronation issue interspersed with b&w snapshots of London. Patterns include a lovely jacket with lapel-shaped contrast edging, a polo-style jumper, gent's tennis jumper, pretty jumper from the cover, a cobweb stole, girl's fair-isle twinset, a pretty nightie and swing skirt to sew, an amazing jumper with integrated lion & unicorn motif, one with an offset cross and central crown.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - February 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include the lovely cardigan from the cover with striped cuff and waistband detail, a gent's cardigan, a jacket with geometric design on the back, a dolman jumper with an elegant cupped neckline, a lovely cardigan-jumper, a dolman jumper, a hat, mitts and muff, a little girl's two-piece dress, other sewing projects.

Condition: Medium-Good (spine torn at top and bottom)

Stitchcraft - December 1944

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A Wartime issue, patterns include the fair-isle set from the cover, a horse and foal toys, two crochet bib collars, slippers, gloves, a honeycomb stitch jumper.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - November 1947

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include toys to knit for Christmas (a tiger and a bull), an angora bolero, gloves and socks for men, a child's cardigan, a cable-stitch jumper with a lattice-patterned yoke to contrast, a lacy twinset, a jumper with a striped body and cable sleeves and collar.

Condition: Medium (front cover is a couple of slight creases)

Stitchcraft - February 1947

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include a button-up jumper with fair isle bands to the yoke, sleeves and waist, the checked jacket from the cover, a slipover, briefs, a lovely jumper with sun-ray yoke, a lacy '4-coupon' twinset

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - January 1951

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include moss and chunky cable cardigan and gent's sleeveless pullover, a gorgeous toddler's dress, a girl's dressing gown, the three gorgeous designs from the cover, other items to sew.

Condition: Medium (small tear to bottom of spine)

Stitchcraft - June 1957

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include holiday cardigans, Italian jumpers with interesting yoke designs, a lovely striped sleeveless holiday jumper, a gent's holiday jumper, pretty summer blouses, other items to sew.

Condition: Medium-Good (scuffs to cover)

Stitchcraft - May 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include 'country sweater' from the cover with matching gent's sweater, baby cardigans, great peg and sewing aprons to sew, a lovely jumper with tie-neck detail, a cap and matching jumper in bobble stitch, a bouclet sweater with beads, a 'sideways' striped cardigan, and other items and gifts to sew.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - January 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include a striped jumper in 'pebble stitch', a fashionable overblouse, a bedjacket, slippers, hot water bottle cover, a lined harlequin hood scarf, knee-high socks, a round ridged yoke twinset, gent's waistcoat, striped raglan bolero, and other projects to sew.

Stitchcraft - May 1955

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include scoop-neck jumpers, a baby's shawl, beachwear for toddlers, a gay beach cardigan, a short-sleeved jumper with strawberry patterns round the yoke, a jumper with a sailor-boy style, summer gloves and a collar to crochet.

Condition: Medium (small tear to front cover)

Stitchcraft - December 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include cardigans, baby clothes, a lovely short-sleeved evening sweater with bead-knit panels, a long-sleeved sweater with dolman sleeves and unusual button-in detachable yoke feature, a toy lion, gent's socks, and other gifts and items for the home to sew.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - October 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include cardigan-jackets, long-sleeved sweaters, an elegant bead-knit cocktail sweater, a bead-trimmed evening bag, a child's cardigan, a toy monkey and a toy bunny, slippers, knitted and crocheted rugs, a gent's sweater.

Condition: Medium (front and back covers are loose)

Stitchcraft - November 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include two 'Paris Trend' hip-length sweaters, a child's dressing gown, hat and gloves, a ribbed cardigan, a gent's lumber-jacket, a pretty knitted vest/slip, an elegant knitted blouse, lots of sewing projects for presents and the home.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - September 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Includes great his'n'hers sweaters, socks for Father, a smart sweater for Mother, 3 great jumpers/blouses, baby clothes, sewing and embroidery projects.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - August 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Includes long-sleved sweaters, his'n'hers matching waistcoats, a pretty angora evening jumper and lace-stitch cardigan, two great 'office' sweaters.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.42

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

1953. Includes gorgeous blouses, a great spot-stripe overblouse, a scallop yoke blouse, an amazing cross-over blouse and skirt, sleeveless blouse and skirt, blouse and stole, chenille cardigan blouse, cardigans, jackets, a classy cable-banded cardigan, stunning knitted dresses, the most incredible blouse and plaid skirt, sports sweater, angora stole and cloche hat.

Condition: Fair (cellotaped spine, back cover missing)

Vogue No.43

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

1953. Includes cardigans, jackets, a wool and angora two-piece, a gorgeous angora tuxedo jacket, beautiful Norwegian rib cardigan, patterned blouses, striped cardigan-blouse, crochet-band blouse, a tasselled cap, ribbed sweater, a ski sweater and mitts, a shoulder-yoke blouse, lovely evening blouses, an angora shoulder bolero, a tie-front spencer, crochet shawl, angora triangular shawl, bedjacket.

Condition: Fair (spine, top and sides of cover are cellotaped, outer edge of cover is bumped)

Vogue Knitting No.38

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

1951. Includes short-sleeved jumpers, cardigans, a great magyar-sleeved blouse, chevron panel blouse, an excellent chevron trimmed pullover, a fine-striped pullover, a dolman sports sweater, pyramid patterned cardigan, jackets, great beach accessories including a tasselled bag, lined slippers, strapped sandals, a knitted plaid cap, a visor cap, some really beautifully simple blouses, a square-necked striped blouse, stunning dresses, evening blouses, a honeycomb-patterned cardigan.

Condition: Fair (spine is cellotaped)

Weldon's 'Jumper with Fair Isle Bow' - No.A750

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

I love this sweet late 1940s/early 1950s jumper with integral fair isle bow. So effective!

Condition: Good (small tear at top of spine)

Size: 34-36" bust

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Marriner's 'Sleeveless Jumper' - No.539

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Such a gorgeous 1950s short-sleeved jumper with patterned stripes at the neck, breast and welt and bow details at the waist.

Condition: Good

Size: 32/34/36/38" bust

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P&B 'Jumper-Cardigan' - No.2595

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

An elegant 1930s 'airline' design jumper-cardigan with small tab at the top giving a bow effect.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Weldon's 'Pom-Pon Scarf/Drop-Stitch Jumper' - No.A1002

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Lovely 1940s pattern for a light and lacy 'pompon look' scarf for adult or child, and a quick-to-knit 'drop-stitch' jumper with magyar sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

P&B 'Lady's Blouse' - No.901

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A deceptively pretty 1940s blouse in basket weave pattern with ribbed yoke and embroidered flower - worth a click on the picture for a close-up.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Ladyship 'Lady's Bedjacket' - No.L701

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A lovely feminine late 1930s/early 1940s bed and boudoir wrap with corded neck fastening.

Condition: Medium (lightly creased)

Size: 36" bust

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Weldon's 'Slippers of Yarn' - No.322

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

1940s pattern for 4 pairs of cosy men and womens' slippers (3 pairs crocheted, 1 pair knitted).

Condition: Good (slight diagonal crease to top right corner)

Size: Mens=8 or 9 / Womens=4-6

P&B 'Waistcoat' - No.899

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A sweet 1940s waistcoat pattern in two colours.

Condition: Medium (spine split at bottom, some pen notes to the text)

Size: 34" bust

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Munrospun 'Cap Sleeve Lacy Jumper' - No.6974

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A really pretty 1950s lacy cap-sleeved jumper.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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P&B '4 Outdoor Designs' - No.688

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A great 1950s booklet for 4 jumpers and jackets, including a 'jerkin in the latest style' (roll collar and epaulettes), a well-fitting cardigan in decorative rib, 'pictured in Paris' (the cover design), a husky lumber jacket with breast pocket flaps.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36-38" bust

Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.2071B

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Four great 1960s tea-cosy patterns.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.48

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

1956. Patterns include a gorgeous sweater-blouse with 'frost-white collar and cuffs, slim sheat, collar and cuffs to match', fan-yoke blouse, overblouse, Italian striped shirt with white collar and cuffs, an elegant cardigan, lace cardigan, hexagon cardigan, striped jacket, moss tweed jacket, wide-stripe cardigan, ridge blouse, honeycomb-stitch sweater, two-colour pullover, round-yoked pullover, cover sweater, eyelet stripe overblouse, gents' sweaters.

Condition: Medium-Good (spine slightly torn and a little loose)

Emu 'Bed Jacket' - No.159

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A gorgeous late 1940s/early 1950s pattern for lacy bedjacket with ribbon at the waist and sleeves.

Condition: Medium (punch holes at outer edge)

Size: 38" bust

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Scotch Wool 'Lady's Vest and Knickers' - No.43

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A rather special 1920/1930s pattern for lady's underwear.

Condition: Good

Size: 32" bust/33" hips/24" waist (ouch)

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Target 'Lady's Bed Jacket' - No.665

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A really pretty 1940s bedjacket pattern.

Condition: Fair (diagonal crease, couple of small tears)

Size: 34" bust

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P&B 'Two Bedjackets' - No.1148

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A nice 1950s pattern for two bedjackets: neat with raglan collar, and edge to edge with magyar sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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P&B 'Lady's Dressing Jacket' - No.2778

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A pretty 1940s lady's dressing jacket ('Pamela' design) with lacy body and sleeves and ribbed yoke.

Condition: Good

Size: 38" bust

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Vogue Knitting No.44

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

1954. Another stunning edition, including a tweed-knit coat, a thick-knit coat, turtle-neck sweater, crochet striped t-shirt, v-neck sweater, dolman overblouse, norwegian rib sweater, a gorgeous blouse with a fair isle rose on the shoulder, a classic blouse, ombre stripe blouse, stripe panel blouse, kimono-sleeved cardigan-blouse, scoop-neck blouse, ridged angora blouse, jewelled cardigan-blouse, metal fleck blouses, guipure lace blouse, twin set trip from the cover, a gorgeous ridge-pattern twin set, three stunning dresses (including a dress my mum made - see picture on the 'About' page!), a lace pattern dress, a gent's contrast-edged cardigan, gents' pullovers, 3 crochet hats.

Condition: Medium (spine is torn in places)

Vogue Knitting No.Three

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

1967. An amazing edition, includes unusual ribbed sweater and hat, round-necked honeycomb sweater with separate balaclava, high-necked ribbed sweater with separate hood, ribbed dress with Aran fairisle collar, cuffs and separate belt, side-buttoned belted sweater, casual man's sweater with initials, casual man's shirt with buttoned cuffs, sleeveless sweater and double-breasted cardigan, high-necked cardigan, snow-flake panel sweater and separate balaclava, deep welted cardigan and short-sleeved jersey with rib stockings, 2 short evening dresses, an Angora dress with white trim, a 'wind-jammer' suit with A-line skirt, a gorgeous straight shirt-dress with centre zip, an Aran coat-dress zipped at front and cuffs with matching hat, 'fun fur' coat and hat, four-colour coat-dress, pleated dress or sweater and scarf.

Condition: Good

Sirdar 'Lady's Middy Jumper' - No.1623

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A gorgeous 1950s pattern for a 'middy' jumper with deep ribbed welt, in 4 sizes.

Condition: Good

Size: 32/34/36/38" bust

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Emu 'Twin Set' - No.152

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A simple but elegant 1950s twin set with deep ribbed welt and pocket on the jumper breast.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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Greenock 'Feather Pattern Jumper' - No.B460

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A lovely 1950s striped feather stitch jumper knitted in Shetland stripes.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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P&B 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.2695

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A great 1940s pattern for gent's sleeveless pullover with triangular leaf pattern.

Condition: Medium (spine torn slightly at top and bottom)

Size: 40" chest

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Weldon's 'Pullovers for Men' - No.322

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

An excellent late 1940s/early 1950s booklet for 7 jumpers and sleeveless pullovers.

Condition: Good

Sizes: Vary between 38-42" chest

Twilley's 'Health Vests' - No.381

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Straight in from the 1950s, 'as recommended by the medical profession'. Mr Skiff's got his eye on this one.

Condition: Good (horizontal crease)

Size: 38/40/42" chest, or 26/28/30" chest for boys

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Bestway 'Slipover' - No.A2210

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A classic late 1940s/early 1950s gents sleeveless pullover with a diamond pattern.

Condition: Medium (couple of very small tears)

Size: 42" chest

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Stitchcraft - September 1944

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A great WWII issue, including the jacket and beret from the cover, cami-knickers to knit or sew, tablemats, a bobble stitch jumper, a bobble-rib sleeveless pullover, ribbed blouse with rosebud stitch pattern and pleated sleeve tops, a moss-stitch jumper with embroidered holes and pleated sleeve tops.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - August 1942

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Another lovely wartime issue, including a gay patchwork effect jumper, a sewn pinafore, net collars, a great 2-colour bolero, a coat for a 6-12 yr old, moss-stitch and trellis jumper-cardigan, a lovely blouse, great striped short-sleeved jumper.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - October 1943

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A great wartime issue - sadly the back cover is missing and the front cover is loose. Patterns include stockings and socks, the cover jumper, cardigan 'in a large size', how to convert socks into mittens, a honeycomb patterned jumper, a bedjacket, a sewn shoulder bag, knitted collars.

Condition: Medium (see above)

Stitchcraft - October 1952

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

20th birthday issue. Patterns include crochet slippers, vest and pants, a jaunty cap and mitts, a knitted doll, loop stitched puppy and 'buff the kitten', the cover jumper, a gents zipped-jacket (modelled by Roger Moore), a pretty tailored jumper, a great cardigan, toddler's jersey. Transfers still intact.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - May 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include the lovely jumper and triangular shawl from the front cover, a charming summer jumper with crochet picot edgings, a child's jumper, a tube sun-top and knitted sun-briefs, a lacy twinset, a striped v-neck jumper.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - July 1946

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A rather lovely edition including the sewn hat and jacket on the cover, a swim suit, a holiday hatbox, an embroidered jacket, a gorgeous sleeveless jumper with a bow, a simple short-sleeved jumper, a leaf-pattern jumper, ankle socks, a child's sunsuit.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - November 1948

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include embroidered tea cosies, a bedjacket with flowered yoke, vest and panties, two gorgeous jackets, a fair isle country sweater, a bath mat, a baby's cardigan.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - February 1949

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include a knitted skirt with an embroidered waistband, a gent's fair isle sleeveless pullover, gents socks, a fair isle jumper-suit for a 7-year-old, a cardigan with contrast yoke, a trim moss-stitch jumper decorated w ith crochet bands in a scroll effect.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - December 1947

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A lovely Christmas issue including baby's slippers, a knitted dog, soldier mascots, a girl's fair isle jumper, a ribbed twin set, two amazing hats, a jumper with tassels, a longwaisted 2-colour jumper, slippers.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - September 1947

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A great edition, patterns include an unusual blouse, a lovely crochet hat with crossover loops at the back, a gent's fair isle sleeveless pullover (on the cover), an amazing cardigan-jumper trimmed with dark scrolls (see my Ravelry projects!), a vest and knicker set, knitted bath mats, a jumper with striped short sleeves and collar (see another Ravelry project!), a ribbed twinset.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - August 1949

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Patterns include a stunning striped top with flared peplum and incorporated daisies, an angora short-sleeved jumper, a ribbed button-up, a great crocheted bag and belt, a gent's fair-isle sleeveless pullover, a lovely striped button-up jumper, and a child's kilt and jumper.

Condition: Good

P&B 'Lady's Jumper' - No.2909

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A stunning 1930s jumper with a wide buttoned frill front and lacy vertical pattern.

Condition: Medium-Good (horizontal crease)

Size: 34" bust

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Robin 'Cap Sleeve Jumper' - No.444

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A really beautiful 1950s pattern for a cap-sleeve jumper in 2 colours.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Bestway 'Gifts In Knitting and Crochet' - No.603

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A great WWII-era pattern booklet for a shopping bag in a purse, a flower-covered hot water bottle cover, dress hangers with a posy trimming and cosy bed bootees.

Condition: Good

P&B 'Two From Vienna' - No.501

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

Two gorgeous 1950s designs for a 'Dolman Diamonds' cardigan and a jumper with a 'new flattering neckline'.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust (and 38" bust for jumper)

P&B 'Three Youthful Designs' - No.766

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A great 1950s pattern for quick-to-knit items: a jumper, lacy cardigan, waistcoat and 'pdq' hat.

Condition: Fair (spine is split)

Size: 34" bust

Ladyship 'Bazaar Items' - No.4456

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A 1960s pattern for a tea cosy, man's crochet tie, babies' crocheted hot water bottle cover, child's ribbed pompon cap, crochet string bag, hot water bottle cover, kettle or pan holder, slipperettes and a kneeler.

Condition: Fair (creased horizontally and vertically)

P&B 'Jumper-Cardigan' - No.3813

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

An elegant jumper-cardigan from 1936 with cable stitched yoke and upper sleeves, striped ribbed welt and tie at the neck.

Condition: Medium (couple of small tears, tear to top of spine)

Size: 36" bust

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Bestway 'Stockings' - No.846

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:38 +0100

A great pair of WWII era 1940s stockings.

Condition: Good

Size: 27/28/29" long, 9/9.5/10" foot length

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Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.5578

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great 1960s pattern for three striped and patterned tea cosies.

Condition: Medium (couple of biro marks to the cover)

Weldons 'Two Pairs of Summer Gloves' - No.263

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A useful 1940s pattern for two pairs of light-weight crocheted summer gloves.

Condition: Medium (spine has small tear at the bottom)

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Bestway 'Neatly Fitting Gloves' - No.517

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A nice, easy pair of 1940s gent's gloves, knitted on two needles, accompanied by achingly cool cover pic.

Condition: Fair (creases, general wear & tear)

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Knitpat 'Fancy Ribbed Stockings' - No.56

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great pair of 1940s stockings knitted on 2 needles in a 'clever moss-stitch ribbing'. 'Suspender tops are knitted in double yarn for extra strength and heels in a simple slipped stitch pattern which gives double strength'.

Condition: Good

Size: leg to ankle: 24" / foot: 9" (adjustable)

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P&B 'Underset' - No.805

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A lovely late 1940s/early 1950s pattern for vest and knickers.

Condition: Good

Size: 36-38" bust / 38-40" hips

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Bestway 'Cap and Glove Set' - No.A2955

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

An elegant 1950s cap and gloves set.

Condition: Good

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Emu 'Dolls' - No.6768

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A really cute 1970s pattern for 6 dolls in DK (footballer complete with football!).

Condition: Good

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P&B 'Jumper-Cardigan' - No.3184

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A stunningly elegant 1930s jumper-cardigan with piping at the yoke and a matching fringed scarf.

Condition: Good

Size: 35" bust

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P&B 'Lady's Jumper' - No.549

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great 1950s lacy stitched jumper with contrasting yoke and sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.691

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

An unusual 1950s batswing jumper with striped sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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Sirdar 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.1581

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great 1950s pattern for a lady's cardigan (to match your shiny new Vespa!).

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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P&B 'Underwear' - No.381

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

1940s pattern for 4 delicate vest & knickers sets, and 2 vests.

Condition: Good

P&B 'Lady's Jumper' - No.2176

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A lovely 1930s lady's jumper with short or long sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Vogue 'Easy Knits'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

1963, patterns include a 'lithesome dress' with polo neck, a tweedy knitted top with skinny scarf and slim skirt, a stylish v-neck and matching skirt, a casual tie-front blouse, classic pullovers for men and boys, cute cardigans for girls, a hooded pullover, slip stitch v-neck sweater, chunky cardigan, a tweedy jacket and flared skirt, a gents open stitched 'health' vest (!), eyelet topped socks.

Condition: Good

Lavenda 'Man's Waistcoat' - No.324

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A dashing late 1940s/early 1950s chap's waistcoat in wide ribbed panels.

Condition: Good

Size: 38-40" chest

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Lavenda 'Two Jumpers' - No.757

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Two lovely 1950s finely-textured jumpers for the price of one: one with a lacy rounded yoke and capped sleeves, the other plain and simple with a round neck and short sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36-38" bust

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Viyella 'Skating Outfit' - No.2399

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A stunning 1930s fair isle skating accessories outfit, comprising scarf, stockings and mittens.

Condition: Fair (spine cellotaped)

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Stitchcraft 'Winter Sports Set' - No.140

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A wonderful 1930s fair isle skating set: scarf, gloves and socks.

Condition: Medium (spine has been cellotaped)

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Marriner '4 Fashion Hats' - No.656

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Four saucy 1960s mohair hats.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease)

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W.G. 'Tweed Golfer' - No.204

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A stylish 1950s blouse with deep rib welt and two flap-covered pockets.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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Copley's 'Lady's Fair Isle Pullover' - No.1680

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A gorgeous 1940s lady's fair isle pullover design, such a classic.

Condition: Fair (spine is slightly torn, couple of nicks and creases)

Size: 34-35" bust

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Stitchcraft - January 1950

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great edition including a fair-isle v-neck pullover for gents, a short-sleeved cardigan with contrast trim, a lovely angora jumper, a three-quarter sleeved cardigan with fitted waist, a smocked nightie.

Condition: Fair (spine is torn and covers are detached)

Stitchcraft 'Mens Book'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A WWII-era 1940s men's book, patterns include a set in fair-isle (v-neck jumper, scarf, gloves), cable-stitch pullover, star-stitch pullover, balaclava, mittens 'for the Forces', 2 designs for scarf and gloves, socks, fair-isle socks, v-neck, polo-neck, cardigan, bathing trunks, a 'windjacket'. Includes pictures of the chaps in uniform.

Condition: Good (small tear to top and bottom of spine)

Stitchcraft 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.5

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A rather lovely 1940s single-page pattern for an unusually patterned shortsleeved jumper (fair isle design is in graph form)

Condition: Good

Size: 32-34" bust

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Patons 'Treasures' - No.184

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A rather lovely late 1960s (possibly straying into 1970s) gift/toy/bazaar book, including patterns for tea and egg cosies, cushions, a crocheted frog and parrot, knitted bird, a pixie, santa claus, crocheted and knitted bags, dolls clothes, a koala, slippers, bedsock, a ski doll etc.

Condition: Good

P&B 'Gents Pullover' - No.596

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great 1940s gent's sleeveless v-neck pullover with cable inserts.

Condition Fair (spine is torn most of the way)

Size: 37" chest

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P&B '4 Designs For Men' - No.698

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Four classic 1950s designs for gents, sported by the ubiquitous knitwear model Roger Moore, including a waistcoat, 2 classic v-neck pullovers with long or short sleeves, a cable pattern polo-neck

Copley's 'Lady's Jumper' - No.1552

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A gorgeous 1940s lady's jumper with shoulder pads and pleats: 'a suggestion of soft romantic pleats gathered up to a dainty bow gives a truly feminine charm to this model'.

Condition: Medium (horizontal & vertical crease)

Size: 34-35" bust

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Bestway 'Shirt Jumper' - No.1731

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Gorgeous 1940s shirt jumper with fair isle fronts an epaulettes.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Patons 'Bazaar' - No.178

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great 1960s Patons toys/gifts booklet, including patterns for doll loths, humpty bunny, a charming geisha doll, tea cosies, finger puppets, cushion covers, a work bag, a flower basket cosy, jolly jumbo elephant, a trendy dutch doll, lambs, soldier doll, bunnies, crochet peg bag, pipe cleaner people and more.

Condition: Good

Reveille 'Best Bib' - No.K49

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great little 1950s pattern for a short-sleeved jumper and two interchangeable bibs (one ribboned, one frilled), modelled by troubled atomic actress Barbara Payton.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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P&B 'Three Designs' - No.751

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Three great 1950s designs: contrasted corded cable cardigan-jumper, a reefer jacket, a magyar-sleeved jumper with peasant motifs.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-38" bust

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Stitchcraft - March 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include a teenage sloppy-joe, hood and mitts for sailing, a fair-isle yoked jumper, two chic blazers, cushion cover, bolster cushion, charming sideways striped jumper, a cute pinafore dress for girls, cardigans, sweaters, a party top, cable-knit knee-high socks, chunky overblouse.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - February 1958

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include a gorgeous girl's cardigan, fair isle slippers, gent's tie, socks and sleeveless crew-neck pullover, a great polo-neck with contrasting rib edgings and vertical stripes, a cable v-neck, knitted tweed suit, tunic jumper in crows-foot pattern, two great hats, an elegant jumper.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - October 1956

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include a V-neck raglan in Italian style, Mr Golly & Mr Fox toys, skirt suit, a pretty cardigan-jacket with embroidered panels, caps mitts & matching muff, roll-neck jerkins 'for the family', teacosy, an unusually-yoked jumper, a short-sleeved jumper with rose panels and pocket-tops, cardigans, an unusual tunic-style jumper with honeycomb pattern, striped v-neck.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - October 1955

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include a cabled overblouse with matching knee-high socks, his'n'hers dolman sweaters, toys for the Christmas tree (a sewn camel, a knitted elf), gorgeous skating set including cap, gloves, raglan pullover and full flared short skirt, a longline overblouse with separate fringed cable yoke to be worn over or under, a pretty crocheted, beaded cap.

Condition: Good (spine has small tear)

Stitchcraft - January 1954

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include a polo-neck dolman-sleeved horizontal self-striped jumper, his'n'hers matching vertical ribbed jumpers, a great pillbox hat with matching muff, a crocheted stole, pram covers, a gorgeous beaded evening jumper, a hooded sweater (cowl neck).

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - July 1952

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include two lovely sleeveless/cap-sleeved v-necks, childrens' cardigans, a diamond-patterned sleeveless pullover (modelled by Roger Moore!), the pretty 'tyrolean' cardigan from the cover, two really pretty short-sleeved jumpers (one with a cute crocheted bib trimmings).

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - September 1952

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include a great twin-set with three-toned high neck and three-toned striped cardigan, two unusual and classy cardigans, a pretty jumper with embroidered daisies round the neck, stitched rugs, a gent's fair isle diamond pattern sleeveless pullover, a fisherman's sweater, a knitted llama toy.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - July 1955

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include 2 long cardigans, a great holiday jumper with cap sleeves and cable insertions, a stunning sleeveless, high-neck jumper with embroidered rays, patchwork rugs, childrens' cardigans, a lady's cardigan, a gent's cardigan, and the lovely cover jumper.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - March 1951

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include the chic tartan waistcoat from the cover, a stunning cardigan with bold motifs, a lovely shoulder-scarf, another cute waistcoat, a great short-sleeved jumper with lace insets, a smart jacket.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - Mens Book

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A 1940s Stitchcraft Mens Special, including two lovely fair isle sleeveless pullovers, a cardigan, gloves, socks, gloves, cricket pullover, golfing cardigan, waistcoat, polo-neck.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - Fair Isle Edition

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A gorgeous 1940s Stitchcraft special fair isle edition, including cap and gloves, fair isle cardigan, two lovely short-sleeved jumpers, 2 pairs of mittens, childrens' berets, scarves and gloves.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - February 1952

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great edition, including a fab lapelled waistcoat, fitted cardigan, lumber-jumper, jester-hood with wraparound scarf, 'hug-me-tight' cap, a gorgeous crocheted blouse, and the gorgeous matching snowflake pattern cap, mittens and jumper set from the cover.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - May 1950

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include: graceful two-piece from the front cover, 3 lovely holiday jumpers, great beachwear for the family (including cute duck motif kiddy wear).

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - March 1950

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include 'sophisticated jerkin in an intriguing stitch', the cover pattern, a large sized cardigan, gents tennis sweater, a lovely twinset trimmed with roses and stripes.

Condition: Good

P&B 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.812

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great 1950s gentlemen's pullover.

Condition: Good

Size: 38-40" chest

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Sirdar 'Man's Pullover' - No.1776

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great bit of photography! 1950s gentleman's sleeveless pullover in diamond stitch pattern.

Condition: Good

Size: 36-45" chest

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Robin 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.467

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Gentleman's 1950s sleeveless pullover with cable panels.

Condition: Good

Size: 32-34, 35-38, 38-42" chest

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Bestway 'Tea Cosies' - No.B2502

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Great 1940s tea cosies to crochet and knit.

Condition: Medium (spine slightly split, a bit scuffed)

Stitchcraft - September 1948

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include a great fair isle gent's v-neck pullover, an intricately grid patterned fair isle jumper and matching socks, a large floppy tammy with matching umbrella cover, the twinset from the cover, a striking bird design jumper, striped jumper.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - May/June 1948

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Gorgeous patterns include a square yoked jumper with v-patterned back, a great striped zipped-front jumper, mock-cable twinset, the cover jumper with stag motif, gents' swimming trunks, a ladies' swimsuit.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - April 1948

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include a two-piece beach suit, a childrens' sunsuit, a useful blouse to sew, a knitted angora cap, a geometrically patterned smart jacket, the pretty jumper from the cover, 3 lovely shirts and blouses.

Condition: Fair (front cover is loose, back cover is missing)

Stitchcraft - March 1948

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include the gorgeous cover jacket, a graceful long-waisted jumper, a wonderful embroidered jumper, ankle socks, gentleman's v-neck, a lovely knitted dress and hat, fair isle cardigan and jumper for children.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - February 1948

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include fair isle pullovers for two, a ribbed twinset in two colours (contrast sleeves and neck), 3 great hats to knit and crochet, two bags to sew, two gorgeous fitted cable blouses, mats.

Condition: Good

Stitchcraft - January 1948

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Patterns include vertical striped angora jumper, a fair isle twinset, sewn flower corsages, a gorgeous pussy-bow necked jumper, knitted underwear, jumper with fair isle yoke in a horse head pattern

Condition: Good

Bestway 'Three Knitted Bags' - No.939

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Three rather cool 1940s handbags: a striped bag, envelope bag and satchel, all easily knitted.

Condition: Good

Weldons 'Fair Isle Mitts' - No.B1474

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Two great pairs of late 1950s/early 1960s fair isle mittens, one pair based on a Selbu pattern.

Condition: Medium (some pencil marks)

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Bestway 'Fair Isle Gloves' - No.1806

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

I love the cover picture and hand shadow play on this 1940s fair isle gloves pattern, knitted on two needles.

Condition: Fair (some creases, a tear to the spine)

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Bestway 'Fair Isle Gloves' - No.617

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Lovely 1940s fair isle gloves knitted on two needles.

Condition: Fair (some creases and pencil marks, spine is torn halfway)

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Bestway 'Dresden Shepherdess' - No.1994

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A stunningly detailed 1940s fair isle jumper 'looks cool and sweet in blue and white', with a button opening on the left shoulder.

Condition: Good

Size: 35" bust

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Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.482

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

An elegant 1950s jumper in 3 generous sizes with lovely contrasting ribbed wrap V-neck and cuffs.

Condition: Good

Size: 38-42" bust

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Sirdar 'Lady's Sports Jacket' - No.1434

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Stylish 1950s Lady's sports with shawl collar.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease, slight mark on front)

Size: 34"/36"/38"

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Jaeger 'Lady's Jumper' - No.3112

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

An amazing 1940s pattern, designed by the Orwellian sounding 'Jaeger Fashion Committee'.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease, some wear)

Size: 32-34" bust

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P&B 'Two Pairs of Mitts' - No.962

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Two gorgeous pairs of 1950s fair isle mittens.

Condition: Medium (tiny tear to bottom of spine, faint diagonal crease)

Weldons 'Fair Isle Yoke Jumper' - No.675

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great 1940s jumper with square fair isle yoke and fair isle motif at the cuffs.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Weldons 'Pom-Pon Hats Jelly Bag & Scarf - No.A1045

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A lovely late 1940s pattern for a ribbed cap and scarf, a vagabond cap in short and long designs, and a beret.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.Five

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

1968, an amazine parade of zipped dress and hood, knickerbockers buckled at the knee with matchic tunic and socks, a sheepskin fronted jacket, sweater with fairisle flower borders, lacy cable three piece, pleated skirt and sweater, trumpet shaped sleeved dress, amazing a-line dress with choir boy sleeves and more.

P&B 'Angora Lady's Jumper' - No.2604

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A gorgeous 1930s pattern for a soft angora short-sleeved jumper.

Condition: Good

Size: 32" bust

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Wendy 'Gift Book' - No.503

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A really great 1960s pattern book from for gifts and toys, including a hobby horse, glove puppet, cushion covers, poodle nightdress case, egg cosies, a little pig with sweater and trousers, crocodile, a ladybird family and a cute alien man from Mars!

Condition: Good

Weldon's 'Two Bedjackets' - No.A889

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Two gorgeous late 1940s/early 1950s bedjackets: The Scarf Bedjackete knitted din a straight piece with ribbed cuffs, and The Dolman Bedjacket, knitted in a simple open stitch with ribbed welt and crochet edging.

Condition: Good

Size: to suit 36-38" bust

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P&B 'Lady's Jumper' - No.938

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Another classic WWII era jumper with pleated box top sleeves and a great overall stitch.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Greenock 'Lady's Vest & Pantees' - No.324

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

1930s pattern for vest and panties.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust/28" waist

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Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.1797

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A great 1960s pattern for 3 tea cosies.

Condition: Good

Laines du Pingouin 'Sleeveless Jumper' - No.4949

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A lovely 1950s sleeveless top with bow tie straps and simple cable zigzag pattern.

Condition: Good

Size: 32"/34" bust

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P&B 'A Gay Design' - No.990

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

A gorgeous and generous 1940s sequinned design more suited to today's fit, described in usual blunt style as "a gay design for the not-so-slim - sequins and the all-over pattern combine happily'.

Condition: Good

Size: 40 - 42" bust

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Bestway 'Gloves & Stockings' - No.442

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:39 +0100

Elegant late 1930s/early 1940s knitted woollen gloves and stockings 'well fitting and in very attractive stitches'.

Condition: Good

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Bestway 'Man's Fair Isle Pullover' - No.1524

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Ever-popular 1940s Fair Isle Pullover - probably just post-war: 'he'll appreciate a riot of colour after the uniformity of khaki or blue'.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, spine fragile)

Size: 38" chest

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Lavenda 'Sweater Suit' - No.B5009

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

A classically elegant 1960s skirt suit.

Condition: Good

Size: 34"/36"/38" bust

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Patons 'Lunchtime Casual Blouse' - No.9259

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

A great 1960s casual blouse with honeycomb pattern stitch effect and contrasting trim. Elegant, and quick to knit up.

Condition: Good

Size: 34"/36"/38" bust

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Sirdar 'Teenage Jerkin' - No.1119

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Fantastic 1940s fair isle sleeveless top - instructions are for a teenage 32" bust, but could easily be adapted to a larger fit.

Condition: Good

Size: 32" bust

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P&B '3 designs' - No.734

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Three elegant and detailed 1950s designs for a lacy jumper with cap sleeves, a stunningly patterned twin set and a jumper with an unusual way of knitting the raglan sleeves.

Condition: Good (shop stamp on cover)

Sizes: 34"/36"/38" bust

Lee Target 'Three Hats' - No.6024

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

I love these late 1950s/early 1960s designs, and the cheeky picture on the cover! This is a single-page leaflet.

Condition: Good

Size: Average head

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Sirdar 'Lady's Hats' - No.1550

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Absolutely gorgeous 1950s pattern for 3 different hats.

Condition: Good

Size: Lady's Average Size

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Patons 'Four Mad Hats' - No.9146

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Four fantastic 1960s hats - 'The Fuzzy-Wuzzy Beehive' and 'The Wig' (both in loop stitch), a great stripey 'Liquorice Allsorts' design with matching mittens, and the excellent 'Svengali' trilby (I'm lining this one up to knit myself!).

Condition: Good

Size: To fit average head

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Wendy 'Vest & Panties' - No.418

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Feel a million dollars in these 1950s vest & panties.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Copley's 'Lady's Sleeveless Blouses' - No.1271

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Beautiful 1940s pattern for cotton fronts - these were popular during the WWII era as rationing made wool hard to come by, and false fronts created the effect of complete jumpers.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Vogue Knitting No.58

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1961. Includes the elegant cover two-piece, sweaters, cardigans, Chanel-style jacket, waffle-pattern suit, shawl-collared jacket, a sun tunic, a maillot, cool summer sweaters and tunics, a gorgeous two-piece pleated skirt & short-sleeved blouse (my sister attempted this once).

Condition: Good (spine a little fragile)

Weldons 'Fair Isles For The Family'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Great late 1940s booklet of fair isle designs, includes the cardigan from the cover, childrens' mitts & cap, gentleman's pullover, teenage jumper, a gorgeous jersey.

Condition: Medium (front cover is torn)

Weldons 'Hat, Snood, Umbrella Cover' - No.A1067

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

A great 1950s pattern for a two-way hat, crocheted umbrella cover, crocheted bun snood and spats.

Condition: Good

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Bestway 'Twin Set' - No.A2029

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

An elegant, simple 1940s twin set, designed by the ubiquitous Ena.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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Wendy 'Lady's Jumper' - No.895

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

A stunning 1950s jumper with leaf stitch detail around the yoke and all-in-one short sleeves.

Condition: Medium (a small tear)

Size: 34 - 38" bust

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Stitchcraft 'Fair Isles For All' - No.SC11

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

A really lovely collection of late 1940s/early 1950s fair isle garments, including a jumper with pelicans at the welt and cuffs, a classic fair isle short-sleeved jumper, gloves and mittens, slippers, cardigan, bobby socks.

Condition: Good

Bestway 'Polo Mode Hats' - No.A2578

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

A great 1940s pattern for a polo mode hat which you can knit in different lengths, wool and finishes for a range of great looking hats.

Condition: Medium (couple of cellotaped tears)

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Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.2518

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Gorgeous 1950s tea cosies.

Condition: Good

Greenock 'Ribbed Yoke Jumper' - No.B516

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

It's the ribbed sleeves and yoke that make this simple 1950s jumper stand out!

Condition: Good

Size: 32, 34, 36" bust

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Vogue-Knit For Men - No.121

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1950s Vogue pattern pamphlet for men (Vol.10). Contrast-edged cardigan, tennis jumper, chunky sailing sweater, socks, sleeveless pullover.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting 'Pure New Wool'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

September 1967 supplement to Vogue Knitting. Stunning dress from the cover, sequin dress, chequerboard shorts and long-line sweater with chequerboard collar & cuffs, Swiss ribbon fairisle dress shaped at waist-line, coat dress, sweaters. 12 gorgeous, classic '60s designs.

Condition: Good

P&B 'Lady's Pullover' - No.2790

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Stunningly simple 1930s lady's pullover with cable stitch detail at the roll-neck collar and the length of the arms.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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P&B 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.3849

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Gorgeous 1930s cable cardigan with low 3-buttoned fastening and elongated moss stitch welts.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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P&B 'Lady's Cardigan'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

An elegant 1930s pattern for a lacy panelled cardigan with deep ribbed welt.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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P&B 'Twin Set' - No.216

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

A pretty late 1940s twin set pattern. The top has fair isle borders (instructions for long or short sleeves), the cardigan is in a wide rib with a breast pocket

Condition: Medium (cover slightly scuffed)

Size: 34 - 35" bust

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P&B 'Knitted Hats' - No.970

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Smart and quick to knit 1950s knitted ski hats for men and women.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease)

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Copley's 'Lady's Sports Coat' - No.884

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Great little 1940s sports coat with snug-fitting collar, short or long sleeves and slim waist. 'Quickly knitted in a few hours' allegedly.

Condition: Fair (creases, couple of tears, general wear and tear)

Size: 34-35" bust

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Emu '3 Knitted Hats' - No.55

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Great 1950s pattern for 3 versatile hats: button-on, trellis stitch and sailor hat.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, slight tear to top and bottom of spine)

Copley's 'Lady's Hooded Jacket' - No.1162

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

A classic late 1940s ribbed hooded jacket - who said it was a recent phenomenon?'So smoothly fitted with the longer line which is so practical for present occasions'.

Condition: Good (slight vertical crease)

Size: 34" bust

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P&B 'Lady's Jumper' - No.3166

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Stunning 1930s pattern for a lady's jumper (with short or long sleeves) - ribbed waist, panelled shell design.

Condition: Good

Size: 37"

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P&B 'Four Pairs of Gloves' - No.620

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Late 1940s/early 1950s pattern for four pairs of cosy women's gloves.

Condition: Good

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Copley's 'Lady's Jumper Coat' - No.1672

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Lovely 1940s pattern for a striped jumper cardigan with padded shoulders and instructions for short and long sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 33-34" bust

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Viyella 'Jerkin & Socks' - No.3570

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1940s pattern (probably WWII era) for tanktop and ribbed socks.

Condition: Medium (diagonal crease, small tear at top and bottom of spine).

Size: 32-34" bust

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Vogue Knitting No.50

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1957, includes princess dress, poodle coat, check suit, scarf blouse, cotton lace dress, trellis cable jacket, cable dress, sailor-style dolman sweater, striped jacket, polka dot cardigan-blouse, lace pattern cardigan-blouse, sweaters. Beautiful.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.41

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1952, includes stripe-bordered jacket, box jackets, cardigans, three-piece suit, stunning shirtwaist dress, coat dress, geometric design blouse, angora sweater, lace panel blouse, sweaters, stoles, boleros ... just stunning!

Condition: Medium (cellotaped spine, small tear to cover)

Sirdar 'Cushion Covers' - No.7803

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Unusual 1950s cushion covers pattern.

Condition: Medium (a few small creases)

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Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.1743

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Snazzy 1950s tea cosies.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, tear in top rhs)

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Greenock 'Socks, Scarf & Footlets' - No.BX140

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Really great little 1950s Greenock pattern for socks, scarf & footlets - great colourway too!

Condition: Good

Size: 9.5" foot

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Weldon's 'Sweetly Embroidered' Jumper - No.255

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Sweetly embroidered 1940s jumper (with long or short sleeves). 'A Two-Colour Jumper of Unusual Charm'.

Condition: Fair (horizontal crease, pencil marks)

Size: 35" bust

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Vogue Knitting No.Two

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1967, including an excellent selection of classic swinging 1960s designs - fab dresses on the cover, children's outfits, mini dresses, men's sweaters, delicate lace stitch stockings, and a gorgeous sparkling 'Moonbeam dress with semi attached polo collar'.

Condition: Good

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1833

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Delightful late 1940s/early 1950s Fair Isle Jumper.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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Bestway 'Ladies' Dutch Bonnets' - No.1796

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Unusual and fun 1940s pattern 'designed by Ena' apparently.

Condition: Good

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Bestway 'Two Caps' - No.2344

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

What a sweet couple of late 1940s/early 1950s caps - one knitted, one crocheted ('to fit the average sized head').

Condition: Good

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Penelope 'Astrakhan Coat' - No.A920

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Exquisite late 1930s Astrakhan Coat 'which would be equally suitable for tennis, holiday wear, cruising, the theatre, or, of course, the dance, and you will certainly be the cynosure of all eyes in this lovely creation'!

Condition: Medium (couple of small tears here and there)

Size: 36"

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Bestway 'Sleeveless Slipover & Bolero' - No.1254

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

A classic 1940s duo - sleeveless slip-over and bolero.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Patons 'More Bazaar Items' - No.150

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1960s pattern book with instructions for 'over 40 ideas for gifts and novelties', including some great tea cosies, bags, toys, cushions, slippers etc.

Condition: Good

Patons 'Bazaar Time' - No.172

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1960s pattern book with instructions for 'over 40 ideas for gifts and novelties', including some great tea cosies, toys, cushions, slippers etc.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.49

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1956, pin-striped jacket, casually elegant two-piece with pleated skirt, blouson, hood sweater, Italian polka-dot scarf/mitts/hat, sports car hood, Aran slim dress, socks.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.53

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1958, checked two-piece dress, eyelet band dress, stunning shirtwaist dress, hemstitch cardigan, chemise dress, ski-wear (including leggings), ski socks, a striking paisley shirt.

Condition: Fair (Spine is fragile, back and front covers are nearly separate, back cover has a couple of small tears at the staples)

Vogue Knitting No.56

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1960, classic striped t-shirt, gorgeous his'n'hers striped fisherman jumpers (that applies to the male model too!), textured cardigans, monogrammed blouse, summer jackets, stunning dresses (including an 'evening dazzler in wool lace')

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.One

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1967, includes some cool '60s fashions .... mini dresses, cool tops, town suits, amazing 'Mexican' dresses, apres swim vest and bikin pants, a crocheted dandy shirt, an astonishing full-length evening coat with silver sequin edges and back vent.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.60

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1962, Jubilee Edition. Includes crocheted coat, checked cardigan, Italian-designed jumpers, 'suits with flare', gorgeous pullovers, including an elegant one with ribbon banding, dog-tooth check suit, gorgeous cap-sleeved dress, striped cardigan-blouse.

Condition: Good (slight scuff to top right-hand corner of cover)

Vogue Knitting No.54

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1959, textured twin sets, lovely, nautical-feel cable sweater-dress, brushed wool coat, tweed coat, cool '50s blouses & skirts, amazing hound's tooth two-piece, blue/red/white striped cardigan.

Condition: Medium-Good (spine a little torn)

Vogue Knitting No.65

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1964, elegant casuals, checked jacket, 'youthful' sweaters, cool 'glowing green' dress with undersweater, suits, dresses.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.63

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1963, cool ski jumpers, cable knits, b&w chessboard check jumper, tailored skirt suits and a full-length coat in Scottish tweed, 'evening sparkle' jumpers.

Condition: Good

Roberta 'Lady's Twin Set' - No.307

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

This is a really lovely 1930s twin set pattern with 'cascade pattern in panels'.

Condition: Good (slightly scuffed but commensurate with age)

Size: 34-36"

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Bestway 'Feather-Stitch Twin Set' - No.2323

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Pretty feather-stitched 1940s twin set 'designed by Ena of Home Fashions and Children's Dress' apparently.

Condition: good

Size: 34"

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Vogue Knitting No.46

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1955, includes beautiful fitted blouses, stunning dresses, matching jackets, pleated skirt, a sweater dress. A very elegant issue.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.68

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1966, includes some cool '60s fashions and another David Bailey cover - checked panel mini dress, geometric sleeveless sweater, dresses, jackets.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.61

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1962, includes Fairisle Designs, Sweaters, pullovers for children, button-less suit, a suede-fronted jacket.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.66

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1965, includes Aran coat, lace-panelled dress, crocheted dresses, waistcoat, star-stitched sweater.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.62

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1963, based on items for a holiday wardrobe. Includes coats, suits, dresses, sweaters, shawls, evening sweaters.

Condition: Medium - Good (small tear to top of cover spine)

Vogue Knitting No.57

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1960, tailored cardigans and jackets, outdoor double-ups, blouses and dresses inspired by Dior, bedjacket and dressing gowns.

Condition: Good

Vogue Knitting No.59

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1961, Paris-inspired suits, sweaters on the move, pullovers in bulk, blouson line-up, sleek smooth dresses, jacket boutique.

Condition: Good (slight scuff to cover, spine a little fragile)

Vogue Knitting No.47

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1955, inspired by Italian high fashion. Stylish jumpers, ski tops, evening wear, socks and an interesting 'matador' pullover & leggings set.

Condition: Fair (spine is cellotaped, pages a little loose inside)

Vogue Knitting No.67

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1965, David Bailey cover (no less). Wonderful '60s styles, lacy crochet dress, chunky fairisle jumpers, Chanel-style suits, two-pieces, mini dresses.

Condition: Good

P&B 'Two 3-ply pullovers' - No.532

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Two late 1940s/early 1950s classic sleeveless pullovers - 1 with V Neck and Basket Rib, second with a cable pattern.

Condition: Good

Size: Sweater 1: 36"/38"/40" chest
Sweater 2: 40"/42" chest

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Lee Target 'Lady's Cape & Hat' - No.1241

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Tres chic 1950s cape & hat in 'poodle' knitting wool (boucle).

Condition: Good

Cape Size: Length at centre back, 18", Width across shoulder at back, 14"
Hat: One Size

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P&B 'Five Moorland Designs' - No.423

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Five gorgeous 1950s designs for travelling in style. Patterns for a striped afghan, motor rug, scarf, shoulder cape and pram rug.

Condition: Good (slight creases)

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Bestway 'Two Pairs of Gloves'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Pretty & practical 1940s pattern for 2 pairs of gloves.

Condition: Fair (vertical crease, old cellotape repair to spine and bottom of vertical crease)

Size: One Size

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P&B 'Vest & Briefs' - No.542

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

1950s. Separate vest & briefs, patterned vest.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, small tear on outer edge of crease)

Size: 34" - 36"

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Bestway 'A Slipover' - No.2247

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Sweet 1940s fairisled slipover with deep cut armholes.

Condition: Good

Size: 32" - 36" bust

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Bestway 'Two Dolman Jumpers' - No.2074

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Two simple, subtly detailed 1940s jumpers with dolman sleeves.

Jumper 1: the neck is trimmed with a double cord of twisted wool.
Jumper 2: has borders and a front panel of ribbing.

Condition: Medium (couple of slight horizontal creases, a bit scuffed)

Sizes: 32"/34" bust

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Marriner's 'Raglan Sleeve Classic' - No.373

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:49:40 +0100

Well fitted 1950s raglan cardigan.

Condition: Good (slight horizontal crease)

Sizes: 34"/36"/38"/40"

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