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Skiff Vintage Patterns was started up at the beginning of 2009. Born out of a passion for the fashions of the 1940s and 1950s, I combined it with my die-hard love of knitting.

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Bairns-Wear 'Amanda' - No.388

Bairns-Wear 'Amanda' - No.388

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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Bairns-Wear 'Amanda' - No.388More Details

YARN: Femina Botany Fingering 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

An elegant 1950s twinset in wide rib.

Condition: Good

Size: 33/34 - 35/36" bust

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

YARN: Femina Botany Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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 'Inga Jumper Cardigan' - No.497More Details

YARN: 8oz Femina Botany Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 11


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Bairns-Wear 'Isla' - No.639

Bairns-Wear 'Isla' - No.639

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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Bairns-Wear 'Isla' - No.639More Details

YARN: Bairns-Wear Femina DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 7 & 10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 7/9oz La Laine 3-ply
NEEDLES: 2 pairs each os. 10 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'A Slipover' - No.2247

Bestway 'A Slipover' - No.2247

Sweet 1940s fairisled slipover with deep cut armholes.

Condition: Good

Size: 32" - 36" bust

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Bestway 'A Slipover' - No.2247More Details

YARN: 4oz Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply / .5oz in bottle green & violet
NEEDLES: 1 pair each of No.10 & No.12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Bedjackets' - No.B2364

Bestway 'Bedjackets' - No.B2364

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34-35" bust

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Cap and Glove Set' - No.A2955

Bestway 'Cap and Glove Set' - No.A2955

An elegant 1950s cap and gloves set.

Condition: Good

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Bestway 'Cap and Glove Set' - No.A2955More Details

YARN: 3oz Penelope's W.B.Fiesta
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.11 & 1 set of 4 No.11 dpns


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Charming Jumper' - No.1976

Bestway 'Charming Jumper' - No.1976

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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Bestway 'Charming Jumper' - No.1976More Details

YARN: Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.10 & 1 set of 4 No.12 dpns


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Dresden Shepherdess' - No.1994

Bestway 'Dresden Shepherdess' - No.1994

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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Bestway 'Dresden Shepherdess' - No.1994More Details

YARN: WB Melody 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9, 10 & 12
EXTRAS: 4 small buttons


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Fair Isle Gloves' - No.1806

Bestway 'Fair Isle Gloves' - No.1806

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.1806More Details

YARN: W.B. Melody 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 13


Price: £3.50
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Fair Isle Gloves' - No.617

Bestway 'Fair Isle Gloves' - No.617

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 'Fair Isle Gloves' - No.617More Details

YARN: Golden Eagle Polynit Fingering-de-Luxe 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.13


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

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Bestway 'Fair Isle Jersey' - No.1807

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jersey' - No.1807

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 'Fair Isle Jersey' - No.1807More Details

YARN: Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jersey' - No.1808

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jersey' - No.1808

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.1808More Details

YARN: Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1480

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1480

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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Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1480More Details

YARN: Sirdar Super Shetland 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9, 10 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1833

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1833

Delightful late 1940s/early 1950s Fair Isle Jumper.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1833More Details

Yarn: 3-ply fingering
Needles: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 11
Extras: medium size crochet hook, 3 small buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

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Bestway 'Feather-Stitch Twin Set' - No.2323

Bestway 'Feather-Stitch Twin Set' - No.2323

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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Bestway 'Feather-Stitch Twin Set' - No.2323More Details

Yarn:
Jumper: 6oz Wendy Family 3-ply
Cardigan: 8oz Wendy Family 3-ply
Needles: 1 pair each Nos.9 & 11
Extras: 1 No.1 crochet hook & 15 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

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

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

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

 

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.10

This product has sold out.

Bestway 'Gloves & Stockings' - No.442

Bestway 'Gloves & Stockings' - No.442

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

Condition: Good

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Bestway 'Gloves & Stockings' - No.442More Details

YARN: Sirdar Super Shetland 3-ply
NEEDLES: Set of 4 dpns No.14


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Knitted Jerkin' - No.1948

Bestway 'Knitted Jerkin' - No.1948

A sweet 1940s knitted jerkin pattern.

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

Size: 34" bust

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Bestway 'Knitted Jerkin' - No.1948More Details

YARN: 4oz W B Melody 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 12


Price: £2.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Ladies' Dutch Bonnets' - No.1796

Bestway 'Ladies' Dutch Bonnets' - No.1796

Unusual and fun 1940s pattern 'designed by Ena' apparently.

Condition: Good

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Bestway 'Ladies' Dutch Bonnets' - No.1796More Details

Yarn: WB Melody 3-ply
Needles: No.10
Extras: fine crochet hook


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Lady's Bedjacket' - No.2151

Bestway 'Lady's Bedjacket' - No.2151

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

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Bestway 'Lady's Bedjacket' - No.2151More Details

YARN: 4oz Patons Halcyon 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Lady's Jumper' - No.1607

Bestway 'Lady's Jumper' - No.1607

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 'Lady's Jumper' - No.1607More Details

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12
EXTRAS: a few press-studs and a pair of shoulder pads


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

'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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Price: £2.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 4oz Ladyship 3-ply Scotch Fingering
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.8 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: W.B. Melody Knitting Wool 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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Bestway 'Neatly Fitting Gloves' - No.517

Bestway 'Neatly Fitting Gloves' - No.517

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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Bestway 'Neatly Fitting Gloves' - No.517More Details

YARN: 3oz Sirdar Majestic Knitting 4-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 12 & 14


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Polo Mode Hats' - No.A2578

Bestway 'Polo Mode Hats' - No.A2578

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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Bestway 'Polo Mode Hats' - No.A2578More Details

YARN: 3-ply or Angora
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.9


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

This product has sold out.

Bestway 'Rose Garland Jumper' - No.1884

Bestway 'Rose Garland Jumper' - No.1884

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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Bestway 'Rose Garland Jumper' - No.1884More Details

YARN: Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each nos. 10 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Shirt Jumper' - No.1731

Bestway 'Shirt Jumper' - No.1731

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Bestway 'Shirt Jumper' - No.1731More Details

YARN: Sirdar Super Shetland 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12
EXTRA: 4 linen buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Sleeveless Slipover & Bolero' - No.1254

Bestway 'Sleeveless Slipover & Bolero' - No.1254

A classic 1940s duo - sleeveless slip-over and bolero.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Bestway 'Sleeveless Slipover & Bolero' - No.1254More Details

Yarn:
Slipover: 4oz per item of Emu Unshrinkable 3-ply Botany

Needles: 1 pair each Nos. 9, 10 & 12


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.00

Bestway 'Slipover' - No.A2210

Bestway 'Slipover' - No.A2210

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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Bestway 'Slipover' - No.A2210More Details

YARN: W.B. Melody 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Stockings' - No.846

Bestway 'Stockings' - No.846

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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Bestway 'Stockings' - No.846More Details

YARN: 6oz Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 set of 4 No.13 dpns


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Sun and Swimsuits' - No.93

Bestway 'Sun and Swimsuits' - No.93

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

 

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Tea Cosies' - No.B2502

Bestway 'Tea Cosies' - No.B2502

Great 1940s tea cosies to crochet and knit.

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

Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Three Knitted Bags' - No.939

Bestway 'Three Knitted Bags' - No.939

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

Condition: Good

 

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Three Teenage Pullovers' - No.A2579

Bestway 'Three Teenage Pullovers' - No.A2579

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

Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

This product has sold out.

Bestway 'Twin Set' - No.A2029

Bestway 'Twin Set' - No.A2029

An elegant, simple 1940s twin set, designed by the ubiquitous Ena.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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Bestway 'Twin Set' - No.A2029More Details

YARN: 10oz Lister's Lavenda 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12
EXTRAS: 5 buttons, 3 press studs


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Two Caps' - No.2344

Bestway 'Two Caps' - No.2344

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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Bestway 'Two Caps' - No.2344More Details

Yarn: 3 skeins Strutt's Candlewick Cotton or 2.5oz DK / 3 skeins Strutts Candlewick or 2.5oz DK
Needles: 1 pair No.5 and a No.5 crochet hook
Extras: ribbon (for crochet cap)


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Two Curtains' - No.1933

Bestway 'Two Curtains' - No.1933

Two lovely 1940s knitted & crocheted curtains.

Condition: Fair (small, scuffed creases)

 

Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Two Dolman Jumpers' - No.2074

Bestway 'Two Dolman Jumpers' - No.2074

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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Bestway 'Two Dolman Jumpers' - No.2074More Details

YARN: 7-8oz Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
NEEDLES: Jumper 1: Nos.10-12 / Jumper 2: No.13
EXTRAS: Jumper 1: 4" zip / Jumper 2: 4 buttons


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Bestway 'Two Pairs of Gloves'

Bestway 'Two Pairs of Gloves'

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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Bestway 'Two Pairs of Gloves'More Details

YARN: 2oz Paatons Super or Beehive Scotch Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: No.13
EXTRAS: odd lengths of gaily coloured wool for the embroidery on the dark gloves


Price: £3.00
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: Copley's 3-ply Excelsior
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Copley's 'Lady's Hooded Jacket' - No.1162

Copley's 'Lady's Hooded Jacket' - No.1162

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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Copley's 'Lady's Hooded Jacket' - No.1162More Details

YARN: 15oz Copleys 'Speedinit'
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 6 & 9
EXTRAS: 7 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 3oz Copley's Excelsior Crepe Wool
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12
EXTRAS: 1 6" zip


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Copley's 'Lady's Jumper Coat' - No.1672

Copley's 'Lady's Jumper Coat' - No.1672

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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Copley's 'Lady's Jumper Coat' - No.1672More Details

YARN: 6-8oz Copley's Cryscelle in white / 5-7oz in red
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 13
EXTRAS: 7 buttons, 1 pair shoulder pads


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 2-ply Excelsior Shetland Wool
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12
EXTRAS: 5 buttons, 2 shoulder pads, narrow ribbon for binding


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Copley's 'Lady's Sleeveless Blouses' - No.1271

Copley's 'Lady's Sleeveless Blouses' - No.1271

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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Copley's 'Lady's Sleeveless Blouses' - No.1271More Details

YARN: 4oz Copley's Cotton boucle
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 13
EXTRAS: 5 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Copley's 'Lady's Sports Coat' - No.884

Copley's 'Lady's Sports Coat' - No.884

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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Copley's 'Lady's Sports Coat' - No.884More Details

YARN: 11-14oz Copley's 'Speedinit'
NEEDLES: 1 pair each nos. 6 & 9
EXTRAS: 9 buttons


Price: £2.50
P&P: £1.00

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

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

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

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

 

Price: £2.99
P&P: £1.10

Emu '3 Knitted Hats' - No.55

Emu '3 Knitted Hats' - No.55

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)

 

Emu '3 Knitted Hats' - No.55More Details

YARN: Emu Scotch DK/Emu Botany 3-ply fingering
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 13
EXTRAS: 2 buttons (for button-on hat)


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.00

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Emu 'Bed Jacket' - No.156

Emu 'Bed Jacket' - No.156

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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Emu 'Bed Jacket' - No.156More Details

YARN: Emu 3-ply baby wool
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 7 & 10


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Emu 'Bed Jacket' - No.159

Emu 'Bed Jacket' - No.159

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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Emu 'Bed Jacket' - No.159More Details

YARN: 10oz Emu Unshrinkable 3-ply
NEEDLES 1 pair No.11


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Emu 'Dolls' - No.6768

Emu 'Dolls' - No.6768

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

Condition: Good

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YARN: Emu Easy-Care DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.9


Price: £4.50
P&P: £1.10

Emu 'Man's Windjacket' - No.104

Emu 'Man's Windjacket' - No.104

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

Condition: Good

Size: 38/40/42/44" chest

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YARN: Scotch DK or Carousel Double Botany
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 7 & 9


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Emu 'Tea Cosies' - No.6196

Emu 'Tea Cosies' - No.6196

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

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

 

Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

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Emu 'Tea Cosies' - No.6234

Emu 'Tea Cosies' - No.6234

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

Condition: Good

 

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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Emu 'Twin Set' - No.152

Emu 'Twin Set' - No.152

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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YARN: Emu 3-ply Botany Fingering
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 11


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Ladyship 'Bazaar Items' - No.4456

Ladyship 'Bazaar Items' - No.4456

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)

Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

Ladyship 'Lady's Bedjacket' - No.L701

Ladyship 'Lady's Bedjacket' - No.L701

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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Ladyship 'Lady's Bedjacket' - No.L701More Details

YARN: 7oz Baldwin & Walker's Ladyship 3-ply Scotch Fingering
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 11


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Lavenda 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.351

Lavenda 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.351

A pretty 1950s cardigan with lacy panels.

Condition: Good

Size: 36-38-40" bust

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YARN: 8/9/10/11oz Lister's Lavenda 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.482

Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.482

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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Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.482More Details

YARN: Lavenda 3-ply & Lavenda 2-ply for contrasting shade
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.10 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.691

Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.691

An unusual 1950s batswing jumper with striped sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.691More Details

YARN: Lister's Lavenda 3-ply or Lavenda Crisp Crepe 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.700

Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.700

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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Lavenda 'Lady's Jumper' - No.700More Details

YARN: 9oz Lister's Lavenda 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 13


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Lavenda 'Man's Waistcoat' - No.324

Lavenda 'Man's Waistcoat' - No.324

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

Condition: Good

Size: 38-40" chest

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YARN: Lister's Lavenda 4-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Lavenda 'Sweater Suit' - No.B5009

Lavenda 'Sweater Suit' - No.B5009

A classically elegant 1960s skirt suit.

Condition: Good

Size: 34"/36"/38" bust

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Lavenda 'Sweater Suit' - No.B5009More Details

YARN: Lister Shinglespun
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.9 & 10


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Lavenda 'Two Jumpers' - No.757

Lavenda 'Two Jumpers' - No.757

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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Lavenda 'Two Jumpers' - No.757More Details

YARN: Lavenda 2-ply & Lavenda 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Lee Target 'Lady's Cape & Hat' - No.1241

Lee Target 'Lady's Cape & Hat' - No.1241

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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Lee Target 'Lady's Cape & Hat' - No.1241More Details

YARN: 9oz Lee Target Poodle Wool
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.3


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

An elegant 1960s two-piece suit.

Condition: Good

Size: 32/34/36/38" bust

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YARN: Leemont Double crepe or motoravia DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 9


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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)

 

Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Lee Target 'Three Hats' - No.6024

Lee Target 'Three Hats' - No.6024

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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Lee Target 'Three Hats' - No.6024More Details

YARN: Lee Target Bri-Nylon/Lee Target Poodle Wool/Lee Target Motoravia DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9, 4 & 0


Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.00

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Marriner '4 Fashion Hats' - No.656

Marriner '4 Fashion Hats' - No.656

Four saucy 1960s mohair hats.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease)

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YARN: Marriner Mofair
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.7


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Marriner's 'Bolero' - No.279

Marriner's 'Bolero' - No.279

A stunning 1950s DK garter-stitch bolero.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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YARN: Marriner's DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.8


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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 'Cap Sleeve Jumper' - No.389More Details

YARN: Marriner's Silver Dew
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 6, 11 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: Marriner's DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Marriner's 'Raglan Sleeve Classic' - No.373

Marriner's 'Raglan Sleeve Classic' - No.373

Well fitted 1950s raglan cardigan.

Condition: Good (slight horizontal crease)

Sizes: 34"/36"/38"/40"

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Marriner's 'Raglan Sleeve Classic' - No.373More Details

YARN: 14-15oz of Marriner New DK Double Knitting Wool
NEEDLES: 1 pair each of Nos 7, 8 and 10
EXTRAS: 8 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Marriner's 'Sleeveless Jumper' - No.539

Marriner's 'Sleeveless Jumper' - No.539

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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Marriner's 'Sleeveless Jumper' - No.539More Details

YARN: 4-6oz Marriner Silver Dew
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.12


Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.10

Marriner's 'Twin Set' - No.233

Marriner's 'Twin Set' - No.233

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 'Twin Set' - No.233More Details

YARN: Marriner's DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.3 & 6


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B '3 designs' - No.734

P&B '3 designs' - No.734

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

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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")

 

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B '4 Bedjackets' - No.395

P&B '4 Bedjackets' - No.395

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36-38" bust

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

 

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 13
EXTRAS: 4" zip, sequins


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Size: 32" bust

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

YARN: Fuzzy-Wuzzy Angora
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.6


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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)

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Cardigan' - No.217

P&B 'Cardigan' - No.217

A smart 1940s plain cardigan with small breast pocket.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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P&B 'Cardigan' - No.217More Details

YARN: 8oz Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Fashion Knits' - 2nd Edition

P&B 'Fashion Knits' - 2nd Edition

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

 

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.30

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P&B 'Five Moorland Designs' - No.423

P&B 'Five Moorland Designs' - No.423

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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P&B 'Five Moorland Designs' - No.423More Details

YARN: Patons Moorland
NEEDLES: Various


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Four Pairs of Gloves' - No.620

P&B 'Four Pairs of Gloves' - No.620

Late 1940s/early 1950s pattern for four pairs of cosy women's gloves.

Condition: Good

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P&B 'Four Pairs of Gloves' - No.620More Details

YARN: 2oz Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: Various


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Gents Pullover' - No.596

P&B 'Gents Pullover' - No.596

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 'Gents Pullover' - No.596More Details

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering 4-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: Patons Purple Heather 4-ply
NEEDLES: 1 set each of 4 x Nos. 11, 13 and 14


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 7oz Patons Super Crepe
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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 'Jumper-Cardigan' - No.3184More Details

YARN: Veronica Showerproof 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 8oz White Heather Scotch Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Knitted Hats' - No.970

P&B 'Knitted Hats' - No.970

Smart and quick to knit 1950s knitted ski hats for men and women.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease)

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P&B 'Knitted Hats' - No.970More Details

YARN: Patons Moorland DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.8 & 9


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 4oz Beehive or Patons Super Scotch Fingering 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 11


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Lady's Cardigan'

P&B 'Lady's Cardigan'

An elegant 1930s pattern for a lacy panelled cardigan with deep ribbed welt.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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P&B 'Lady's Cardigan'More Details

YARN: 10oz Catkin Fleck
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.3849

P&B 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.3849

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' - No.3849More Details

YARN: 12oz Patons Totem
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.1 & 6
EXTRAS: 3 buttons


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 7oz Beehive or Patons Super Scotch Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.8


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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

YARN: Patons Dunora
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 6 & 8


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 4oz Patons Super or Beehive Scotch fingering 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 6 & 12


Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Lady's Jumper' - No.3166

P&B 'Lady's Jumper' - No.3166

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 'Lady's Jumper' - No.3166More Details

YARN: 15 (or 12)oz Beehive Wool Cord
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 4 & 8


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 9oz Paton's Super Crepe Yarn
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10, 11 & 13


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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

YARN: 4oz Beehive or Patons Super Scotch Fingering 2-ply
NEEDLES: 2 pairs each Nos.8 & 10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 7 & 11
EXTRAS: 3 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Lady's Pullover' - No.2790

P&B 'Lady's Pullover' - No.2790

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 Pullover' - No.2790More Details

YARN: 9oz Paton's Mermaid Non-Shrink
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

An elegant late 1930s/early 1940s twinset.

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

Size: 36" bust

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

YARN: Beehive or Patons Super Scotch Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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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P&B 'Norwegian & Nice' - No.C214More Details

YARN: Patons Purple Heather Fingering 4-ply for him & 3-ply for her
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.9 & 12 & 4 No.12 dpns for him, 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 13 & 4 No.13 dpns for her


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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 'Purple Heather Pullover' - No.901More Details

YARN: 7oz Patons Purple Heather Fingering 3-ply
NEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Six Vests' - No.625

P&B 'Six Vests' - No.625

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

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.2695

P&B 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.2695

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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P&B 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.2695More Details

YARN: 8oz Beehive or Patons Super Scotch Fingering 4-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 8 & 10


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.812

P&B 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.812

A great 1950s gentlemen's pullover.

Condition: Good

Size: 38-40" chest

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P&B 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.812More Details

YARN: 6oz Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.9 & 11


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Price: £7.99
P&P: £1.30

P&B 'Three Designs' - No.751

P&B 'Three Designs' - No.751

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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P&B 'Three Designs' - No.751More Details

YARN: Patons Moorland DK or Patons Bulldog DK
NEEDLES: Various


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Three Jumpers' - No.719

P&B 'Three Jumpers' - No.719

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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Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Three Jumpers' - No.723

P&B 'Three Jumpers' - No.723

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

 

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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)

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Twin Set' - No.216

P&B 'Twin Set' - No.216

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 'Twin Set' - No.216More Details

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12
EXTRAS: 5 buttons


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

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P&B 'Two 3-ply pullovers' - No.532

P&B 'Two 3-ply pullovers' - No.532

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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P&B 'Two 3-ply pullovers' - No.532More Details

YARN:
Sweater 1: 6-7oz Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply, or Patons Nylox Knitting 3-ply, or 7-8oz Patons Purple Heather Fingering
Sweater 2: 8oz patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply, or Patons Nylox Knitting 3-ply, or 9oz Patons Purple Hether Fingering 3-ply

NEEDLES:
Sweater 1: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12
Sweater 2: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 13


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Two Bedjackets' - No.1148

P&B 'Two Bedjackets' - No.1148

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 'Two Bedjackets' - No.1148More Details

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10, 12 & 13


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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)

 

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

Two gorgeous pairs of 1950s fair isle mittens.

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

Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Underset' - No.805

P&B 'Underset' - No.805

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

Condition: Good

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

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P&B 'Underset' - No.805More Details

YARN: Patons Halcyon 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10, 12 & 13


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Underwear Set' - No.3506

P&B 'Underwear Set' - No.3506

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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P&B 'Underwear Set' - No.3506More Details

YARN: 5oz Pagoda Crepe
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Underwear' - No.381

P&B 'Underwear' - No.381

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

Condition: Good

 

Price: £4.50
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Vest & Briefs' - No.542

P&B 'Vest & Briefs' - No.542

1950s. Separate vest & briefs, patterned vest.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, small tear on outer edge of crease)

Size: 34" - 36"

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P&B 'Vest & Briefs' - No.542More Details

YARN: 4oz Pataons Halcyon Knitting 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.10 & 12
EXTRAS: Length of ribbon


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

P&B 'Waistcoat' - No.899

P&B 'Waistcoat' - No.899

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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P&B 'Waistcoat' - No.899More Details

YARN: Patons Fair Isle Fingering
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £4.50
P&P: £1.10

Patons 'Bazaar Time' - No.172

Patons 'Bazaar Time' - No.172

1960s pattern book with instructions for 'over 40 ideas for gifts and novelties', including some great tea cosies, toys, cushions, slippers etc.

Condition: Good

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Patons 'Bazaar' - No.178

Patons 'Bazaar' - No.178

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

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.20

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Patons 'Four Mad Hats' - No.9146

Patons 'Four Mad Hats' - No.9146

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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Patons 'Four Mad Hats' - No.9146More Details

YARN: Various Patons
NEEDLES: Various


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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Patons 'Lunchtime Casual Blouse' - No.9259

Patons 'Lunchtime Casual Blouse' - No.9259

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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Patons 'Lunchtime Casual Blouse' - No.9259More Details

YARN: 14-17oz Patons Double Quick Knitting/Patons Totem DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 7 & 10


Price: £4.50
P&P: £1.10

Patons 'More Bazaar Items' - No.150

Patons 'More Bazaar Items' - No.150

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

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

Patons 'Treasures' - No.184

Patons 'Treasures' - No.184

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

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

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Roberta 'Lady's Twin Set' - No.307

Roberta 'Lady's Twin Set' - No.307

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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Roberta 'Lady's Twin Set' - No.307More Details

Yarn: 11oz Robert Glew's 2-ply 'Roberta'
Needles: 1 pair No.11
Extras: 16 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

Robin 'Cap Sleeve Jumper' - No.444

Robin 'Cap Sleeve Jumper' - No.444

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Robin 'Cap Sleeve Jumper' - No.444More Details

YARN: Robin Super Botany Fingering 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

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

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

YARN: 8-9oz Robin Ny-lona Multiply or Tobie 3-ply Fingering
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 7oz Robin Nylona Multiply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Robin 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.467

Robin 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.467

Gentleman's 1950s sleeveless pullover with cable panels.

Condition: Good

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

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Robin 'Sleeveless Pullover' - No.467More Details

YARN: 8/9/11oz Robin Conella or Gleneagle Tweed DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.6 & 9


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Sirdar 'Cushion Covers' - No.7803

Sirdar 'Cushion Covers' - No.7803

Unusual 1950s cushion covers pattern.

Condition: Medium (a few small creases)

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Sirdar 'Cushion Covers' - No.7803More Details

YARN: Sirdar DK or Sirdar Double Crepe
NEEDLES: Various


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

Sirdar 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.1393

Sirdar 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.1393

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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Sirdar 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.1393More Details

YARN: Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Sirdar 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.1581

Sirdar 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.1581

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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Sirdar 'Lady's Cardigan' - No.1581More Details

YARN: Sirdar Tweedex
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Sirdar 'Lady's Hats' - No.1550

Sirdar 'Lady's Hats' - No.1550

Absolutely gorgeous 1950s pattern for 3 different hats.

Condition: Good

Size: Lady's Average Size

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Sirdar 'Lady's Hats' - No.1550More Details

YARN: Sirdar DK
NEEDLES: Various


Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.00

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Sirdar 'Lady's Jumper' - No.1616

Sirdar 'Lady's Jumper' - No.1616

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

Condition: Good

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

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Sirdar 'Lady's Jumper' - No.1616More Details

YARN: 8/9/10/11oz Sirdar Majestic 4-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.12, 3 x No.10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: Sirdar Majestic 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 5 & 10


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: 10/11oz Sirdar Tweedex
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.12, 1 set of 4 No.12 dpns


Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

Stylish 1950s Lady's sports with shawl collar.

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

Size: 34"/36"/38"

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

YARN: Sirdar DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.7
EXTRAS: 8 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Sirdar 'Man's Pullover' - No.1776

Sirdar 'Man's Pullover' - No.1776

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

Condition: Good

Size: 36-45" chest

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Sirdar 'Man's Pullover' - No.1776More Details

YARN: 9/10 Sirdar Fontein Crepe or 8/9oz Sirdar Majestic 4-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.10 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.1743

Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.1743

Snazzy 1950s tea cosies.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, tear in top rhs)

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Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.1743More Details

YARN: Sirdar DK or Sirdar Crepe
NEEDLES: Various
EXTRAS: 1 medium sized crochet hook


Price: £3.99
P&P: £0.00

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Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.1797

Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.1797

A great 1960s pattern for 3 tea cosies.

Condition: Good

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.2071B

Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.2071B

Four great 1960s tea-cosy patterns.

Condition: Good

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.2518

Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.2518

Gorgeous 1950s tea cosies.

Condition: Good

 

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.00

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Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.5578

Sirdar 'Tea Cosies' - No.5578

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

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

 

Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Sirdar 'Teenage Jerkin' - No.1119

Sirdar 'Teenage Jerkin' - No.1119

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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Sirdar 'Teenage Jerkin' - No.1119More Details

YARN: Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 11


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

Stitchcraft - April 1947

Stitchcraft - April 1947

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

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.30

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

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

A really pretty 1940s bedjacket pattern.

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

Size: 34" bust

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

YARN: 4oz Target Cherub Baby wool 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.9


Price: £4.50
P&P: £1.10

Vogue Knitting No.67

Vogue Knitting No.67

1965, David Bailey cover (no less).  Wonderful '60s styles, lacy crochet dress, chunky fairisle jumpers, Chanel-style suits, two-pieces, mini dresses.

Condition: Good

Price: £9.99
P&P: £1.90

Weldons 'A Charming Stitch' - No.285

Weldons 'A Charming Stitch' - No.285

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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Weldons 'A Charming Stitch' - No.285More Details

YARN: 6oz Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 11


Price: £5.50
P&P: £1.10

Weldons 'Classic Twin Set' - No.815

Weldons 'Classic Twin Set' - No.815

A beautifully simple 1940s twinset in three sizes.

Condition: Good

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

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Weldons 'Classic Twin Set' - No.815More Details

YARN: Ramada Super knitting 3-plly
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 11 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Weldons 'Crochet Panel Curtains' - No.597

Weldons 'Crochet Panel Curtains' - No.597

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

Condition: Good

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Weldons 'Crochet Panel Curtains' - No.597More Details

YARN: Linen Thread No.18
NEEDLES: 1 crochet hook No.2


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Weldons 'Daffodil Twin Set' - No.A792

Weldons 'Daffodil Twin Set' - No.A792

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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Weldons 'Daffodil Twin Set' - No.A792More Details

YARN: Golden Eagle Polynit 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each nos. 11 & 12
EXTRAS: 6 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Weldons 'Fair Isle Mitts' - No.B1474

Weldons 'Fair Isle Mitts' - No.B1474

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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Weldons 'Fair Isle Mitts' - No.B1474More Details

YARN: Lee Target Campanula 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 set of 4 No.11 dpns


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

Weldons 'Fair Isle Yoke Jumper' - No.675

Weldons 'Fair Isle Yoke Jumper' - No.675

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 'Fair Isle Yoke Jumper' - No.675More Details

YARN: Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.10 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Weldons 'Fair Isles For The Family'

Weldons 'Fair Isles For The Family'

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 'Fair Isles For The Family'More Details

YARN: 9oz Munrospun Light weight Shetland Wool
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos.9 & 12
EXTRAS: 8 buttons for cardigan, 6 buttons for jumper


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

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Weldons 'Hat, Snood, Umbrella Cover' - No.A1067

Weldons 'Hat, Snood, Umbrella Cover' - No.A1067

A great 1950s pattern for a two-way hat, crocheted umbrella cover, crocheted bun snood and spats.

Condition: Good

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Weldons 'Hat, Snood, Umbrella Cover' - No.A1067More Details

YARN: DK & Chenille
NEEDLES: Various


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

 

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Weldons 'Simple Jumper' - No.498

Weldons 'Simple Jumper' - No.498

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 'Simple Jumper' - No.498More Details

YARN: Sirdar Super Shetland 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Weldons 'Tea & Egg Cosies' - No.B1378

Weldons 'Tea & Egg Cosies' - No.B1378

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

 

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Weldons 'Twin Set' - No.782

Weldons 'Twin Set' - No.782

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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Weldons 'Twin Set' - No.782More Details

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

YARN: Ardern's 'Star Sulko' No.5
NEEDLES: 1 crochet hook No.0, 1 crochet hook No.10


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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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Weldon's 'Jumper with Fair Isle Bow' - No.A750More Details

YARN: Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.00

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Size: 37-39" chest

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Weldon's 'Man's Cable Pullover' - No.A814More Details

YARN: 7oz of Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.1 & 4 No.12 dpns


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

 

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Sizes: Vary between 38-42" chest

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

 

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

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Weldon's 'Sweetly Embroidered' Jumper - No.255

Weldon's 'Sweetly Embroidered' Jumper - No.255

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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Weldon's 'Sweetly Embroidered' Jumper - No.255More Details

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 13
EXTRAS: 4 buttons


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

Weldon's 'Two Bedjackets' - No.A889

Weldon's 'Two Bedjackets' - No.A889

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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Weldon's 'Two Bedjackets' - No.A889More Details

YARN: Lee Target Campanula 2-ply/Patons Beehive Bedjacket Floss
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9, 10, 11 & 12
EXTRAS: 5 buttons for dolman


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

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