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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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If you're new to the vintage knitting pattern game, have a look at these useful tips first - they'll help you decide which wool to use and if the pattern needs adapting ... RavelryDrop by and see what I'm working on at the moment!

Bairns-Wear

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Bairns-Wear 'Belva Jumper Cardigan' - No.583

Bairns-Wear 'Belva Jumper Cardigan' - No.583

Cute late 1940s/early 1950s jumper cardigan with simple embroidery finishing.

Condition: Good

Size: 36/37" bust

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Bairns-Wear 'Belva Jumper Cardigan' - No.583More Details

Yarn: Femina DK
Needles: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 6
Extras: 7 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

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Bairns-Wear 'Bryony Lady's Jumper' - No.656

Bairns-Wear 'Bryony Lady's Jumper' - No.656

Bairns-Wear outdo themselves again with this lovely late 1940s/early 1950s ribbed jumper with attractive lace yoke, and instructions for long and short sleeves.

Condition: Good

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

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Bairns-Wear 'Bryony Lady's Jumper' - No.656More Details

YARN: Bairns-Wear Ghillie Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

Bairns-Wear 'Gyda Twin Set' - No.640

Bairns-Wear 'Gyda Twin Set' - No.640

A lovely late 1940s/early 1950s twin set in wide rib with lacy insets at the yoke, pictured in a glorious fuschia colour.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Bairns-Wear 'Gyda Twin Set' - No.640More Details

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


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

Bairns-Wear 'Lady's Jumper' - No.813

Bairns-Wear 'Lady's Jumper' - No.813

An unusual and elegant 1960s pattern with a round yoke 'the line of the pattern is maintained from welt to neck, giving a slim and snugly fitting look'.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/35 and 37/38"

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Bairns-Wear 'Lady's Jumper' - No.813More Details

YARN: 12-13oz Bairns-Wear La Laine
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.00