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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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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Sweet 1940s fairisled slipover with deep cut armholes.

Condition: Good

Size: 32" - 36" bust

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1940s gentleman's cable-stitch sweater, designed by the ubiquitous Ena of Home Fashions.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease)

Size: 38" chest

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Delicate 1940s crocheted gloves with panelled backs.

Condition: Medium (couple of faint horizontal creases)

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

Condition: Medium (couple of tears)

Size: 35" bust

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A wonderful 1940s fair isle beret, to fit 'all ages from 2 to 16 years)

Condition: Good

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A lovely 1940s fair isle cardigan (with fair isle at the yoke) - to match Bestway jumper pattern No.1890, also stocked.

Condition: Medium (small tear to base of spine, some wear)

Size: 35" bust

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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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Lovely 1940s fair isle gloves knitted on two needles.

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

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A lovely 1940s short-sleeved fair isle jumper with an unusual pattern around the yoke (which is sewn in afterwards) and sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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A gorgeous 1940s fair isle jumper, to match fair isle cardigan pattern No.1891 (also stocked).

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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A gorgeous 1940s bag, knitted on fine needles in fair isle to give a tapestry effect. The fair isle pattern is given in graph form.

Condition: Good

Size: about 8" width, 5.5" depth

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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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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

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

Condition: Good

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A cool late 1940s/early 1950s jacket with knitted belt waistband, includes a picture of how it looks in plain 4-ply.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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A dainty 1940s bedjacket with scalloped ridge pattern.

Condition: Medium (front cover has a round stain)

Size: 34" bust

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

Condition: Good

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A great little 1940s waistcoat, with separate instructions for a larger size

Condition: Good

Size 34-36" bust/42-44" bust

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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: Good

Size: 38" chest

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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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Gorgeous 1940s jumper 'with a novel high neck in a pretty 'fan' stitch'.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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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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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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Great 1940s tea cosies to crochet and knit.

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

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

Condition: Good

3 lovely 1940s tea-cosies, 'tea-cosy with crochet flowers', 'the forget-me-not tea cosy' and 'the michaelmas daisy tea cosy'.

Condition: Good

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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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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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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1940s pattern for two skirts - one ribbed, one gored (fake pleats).

Condition: Good

Size: 28" waist, 40" hips

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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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A unique 1940s pattern for a fair isle jumper in an inspired Chinese willow pattern, with box pleat sleeve tops and buttons along the shoulders to the neck.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease)

Size: 34" bust

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A striking 1940s jumper in zigzag stripes of two colours, the original knitted in brown and gold.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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A classic 1940s gentleman's fair isle sleeveless pullover: 'a masculine and modern note'.

Condition: Fair (horizontal crease, spine split)

Size: 37-38" chest

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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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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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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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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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Fantastic 1940s pattern for a lady's peasant blouse with shoulder pads in a 'simple drop stitch and an embroidered yoke', sadly not in great shape but all legible and complete.

Condition: Fair (creases, front cover is loose)

Size: 34-36" bust

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Distinctive and stylish 1940s striped lady's shirt with cute collar and pleated sleeve tops.

Condition: Fair (vertical crease, cover has come apart from back)

Size: 32-33" bust

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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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An unusual 1940s twin set with fair isle motif - the jumper has shoulder pads, the cardigan has a single flower motif on each breast and a deep ribbed welt.

Condition: Fair (couple of tears, spine is torn at top and bottom)

Size: 36" bust

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A lovely 1940s lady's jumper with drop-seed bobble pattern and pleated sleeve tops, for long or short sleeves.

Condition: Fair (some creases)

Size: 32/34" bust

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Three lovely late 1940s/early 1950s designs for short-sleeved jumpers with lacy motif and mock-cable panels.

Condition: Good

Sizes: 34-38" bust

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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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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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Hey, smoking's cool ... no really!  Classic cable late 1940s/early 1950s sleeveless pullover.

Condition: Good

Size: 36"

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Lovely 1940s bedjacket (would make a lovely cardigan) and cute slippers.

Condition: Medium (couple of small tears)

Size: 34-36" bust / shoe size 4.5

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

Condition: Good

Size: 38-40" chest

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Two great 1940s American patterns for a short-sleeved sweater and a long-sleeved pullover in basket stitch.

Condition: Good

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A really gorgeous 1950s bolero-style jacket.

Condition: Good

Size: 32-35", 36-38" bust

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A stunning late 1940s/early 1950s pattern for an unusual twinset.

Condition: Fair (some vertical creases and general wear)

Size: 32/34/36/38" bust

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'A trim and smart for all occasions' 1950s twin set with patterned detail at the jumper yoke and cardigan borders, in generous sizes. The jumper can be made with long or short sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 38-40-42-44"

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Unusually named late 1930s/early 1940s jumper with alternative instructions for short sleeves.

Condition: Fair (spine has been cellotaped, some small nicks and tears)

Size: 33" bust

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Simple but elegant 1940s bedjacket, would make a gorgeous cardigan.

Condition: Good

Size: 40" bust

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A simple yet elegant 1940s blouse with horizontal ribbed yoke and cuffs, and pleated sleeve tops.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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An interesting late 1940s/early 1950s booklet which includes a jacket with 'wave-stitch panels', the stunning cover design cardigan, a polo-neck jumper made 'with odd skeins', a lacy sweater with long or short sleeves, and a gorgeous shawl.

Condition: Good

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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A gorgeously glamorous 1940s bedjacket, knitted using an unusual twisted bobble stitch.

Condition: Medium (vertical & horizontal crease, very small tear to back cover)

Size: 34-36" bust

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

Condition: Good

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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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A sweet 1940s short-sleeved jumper in raised stitch with pocket, neck and sleeve trim.

Condition: Good (middle page is loose, but likely original condition)

Size: 34" bust

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

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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A really pretty 1940s lady's jumper with repeat feather stitch pattern and picot edging at the neck and sleeves.

Condition: Good (small tear to base of spine)

Size: 36" bust

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A wonderful geometrically-patterned 1940s twinset, the cardigan has box-pleat sleeves.

Condition: Good (staples are rusted)

Size: 36" bust

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A handsome 1940s sleeveless pullover in a great slip stitch which creates a diamond pattern.

Condition: Good

Size: 37" chest

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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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A lovely late 1940s pattern for two tea cosies - 'Reveille' and 'Call Me Madame'.

Condition: Good

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: Good

Size: 34 - 35" bust

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

Condition: Good

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

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

Condition: Good

1950s. Separate vest & briefs, patterned vest.

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

Size: 34" - 36"

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Another glorious 1940s fair isle cardigan, with helpful stitch diagram (usually given in written row by row form during this time).

Condition: Good

Size: 35" bust

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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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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: Good

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

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

A lovely WWII Christmas issue, sadly the cover has come apart from the main magazine and loosely cellotaped. Includes a trellis-pattern jumper, crossed-stitch cardigan belted from behind, jumper from the cover, a cute crawling suit for a baby, gents glove and scarf, crochet egg cosy, knitted ladies' gloves, a basket-shaped needlecase, collar and butonhold, knitting-needle case, cute cactus pincushions, a coiled wool workbag, wartime Christmas cooking recipes, a sewn fox terrier.

Condition: Fair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: Medium (spine split halfway up)

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)

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

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

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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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: Medium (spine is torn to halfway, and is loose)

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)

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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A gorgeous 1940s fair isle jumper 'designed by Penelope'.

Condition: Medium (couple of small nicks to the edges)

Size: 34-36"  bust

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A lovely 1940s 'bonnet' with instructions for DK & 3-ply wool.

Condition: Good

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A pretty late 1940s/early 1950s waiscoat & jumper set. The waistcoat is knitted in double moss-stitch with ribbed borders, the jumper can be made with long or short sleeves and fastens with press-studs on the shoulder.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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Beautiful 1940s pattern for a fair isle cap and gloves.

Condition: Fair (horizontal crease, small tears at each end)

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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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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)

A gorgeous 1940s looped bedjacket 'quickly and simply knitted'.

Condition: Medium (some creases, a small nick to the top of the spine)

Size: 35" bust

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An adorable 1940s WWII-era cuddly panda.

Condition: Medium (small piece missing from cover rhs)

Size: 10.5"

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

Condition: Good

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

Condition: Good

Sizes: Vary between 38-42" chest

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

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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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Cute 1940s pattern for a hen tea-cosy with 3 chick egg-cosies, and crinoline lady tea-cosy.

Condition: Good

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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