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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