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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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1940s

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Angora 'Twin Set' - No.33

Angora 'Twin Set' - No.33

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

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

Size: 35" bust

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Angora 'Twin Set' - No.33More Details

YARN: ABL.41 Angora
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10 & 12


Price: £3.99
P&P: £1.10

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 '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

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 '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

This product has sold out.

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.1516

Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1516

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

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1516More Details

YARN: Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.9 & 1 set of 4 No.11 dpns


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

This product has sold out.

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

This product has sold out.

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

This product has sold out.

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

This product has sold out.

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 '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 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 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 '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

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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

YARN: Glynting 3-ply Botany
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 11
EXTRAS: 11 buttons


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Golden Eagle 'Candy Stripes Shirt' - No.702

Golden Eagle 'Candy Stripes Shirt' - No.702

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

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

Size: 34-36" bust

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Golden Eagle 'Candy Stripes Shirt' - No.702More Details

YARN: Polynit 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.10


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Size: 33-34" bust

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Greenock 'Quick-to-knit Cardigan' - No.BX145More Details

YARN: Greenock DK
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 1 & 6
EXTRAS: 5 buttons


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Home Notes - April 13 1940

Home Notes - April 13 1940

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

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

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

 

Price: £8.50
P&P: £1.30

Home Notes - May 1940

Home Notes - May 1940

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

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

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

Price: £8.50
P&P: £1.30

Jaeger 'Lady's Jumper' - No.3112

Jaeger 'Lady's Jumper' - No.3112

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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Jaeger 'Lady's Jumper' - No.3112More Details

YARN: Jaeger 'Feather-Fleck'
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 6 & 10


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Knitpat 'Fancy Ribbed Stockings' - No.56

Knitpat 'Fancy Ribbed Stockings' - No.56

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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Knitpat 'Fancy Ribbed Stockings' - No.56More Details

YARN: 4oz Finespun Stocking Yarn 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.14


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Fair (some creasing, cover is scuffed)

Size: 35/36" bust

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

YARN: La Laine Super Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 11


Price: £5.99
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 '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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Lavenda 'Man's Waistcoat' - No.324More Details

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


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Needlecraft & Needlewoman No.27

Needlecraft & Needlewoman No.27

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

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

Condition: Good

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Needlecraft & Needlewoman No.27More Details

Projects include: a sewn braid bag, 2 gorgeous knitted short-sleeved jumpers, an embroidered crinoline lady, a crocheted necklace, crocheted coffee cloth (doily), a pretty embroidered garden scene, an embroidered pram cover, embroidered and sewn collar fronts, a knitting bag with a 'peasant motif', an incredible embroidered 'Victory Panel' celebrating the end of the war with motifs representing the nations involved.


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.29 - January 1947

Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.29 - January 1947

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

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

Condition: Good

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Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.29 - January 1947More Details

Projects in this issue include an embroidered Turkish design, a dressing table set, a gorgeous knitted fair isle jumper, a shopping bag made out of crocheted squares, a rose lace edging, cross-stitch motif tablecloth or bag, a nursery pouffe, crocheted slippers, embroidered floral scroll, a blackwork border, an embroidered village scene, embroidered pillow ends, a pretty cushion.


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.36 - October 1948

Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.36 - October 1948

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

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

Condition: Good (transfers included)

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Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.36 - October 1948More Details

This issue's projects include: the nativity scene from the cover, gifts to sew (squirrel, clown, bookmark, owl calendar holder), a sewn cottage tea cosy, an embroidered orchard scene, , crocheted flower dress buttons, a crocheted fascinator, pretty embroidered floral sprays, a ribbon-trimmed knitted bedjacket, sewn felt slippers, a punch & judy hot water bottle cover, a tray cloth.


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.39 -  July 1949

Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.39 - July 1949

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

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

Condition: Good

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Needlewoman & Needlecraft No.39 -  July 1949More Details

This issue's projects include: an embroidered garden spray, a St.Ives scene, Swiss motifs to embroider, crocheted sandals, a pretty knitted jumper in Brioche stitch, summer flowers to embroider, seashell lacy doilies, knitted vest and panties, a cross stitch garden motif, the cover design, Stuart designs, a cyclamen dressing set.


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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Needlewoman & Needlewoman No.24 - October 1945

Needlewoman & Needlewoman No.24 - October 1945

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

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

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

Condition: Good (transfers included)

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Needlewoman & Needlewoman No.24 - October 1945More Details

Projects in this issue include: the cover embroidery, a beautiful short knitted negligee, sewing projects for bazaar items including a purse, fish pot-holder, cosmetic holder, little sewn fawns and Leo the Lion, a knitted doll 'Loma from Hawaii', a crocheted floral necklace and butterfly ornament, a crocheted glass-muff, sewn leather needle case, embroidered rustic etchings.


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

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 '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 '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 '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 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.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 "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 '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

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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 '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

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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Stitchcraft - April 1948

Stitchcraft - April 1948

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

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

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.40

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Stitchcraft - August 1941

Stitchcraft - August 1941

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

Condition: Good (transfer intact)

Price: £8.99
P&P: £1.30

Stitchcraft - August 1942

Stitchcraft - August 1942

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

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - August 1949

Stitchcraft - August 1949

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

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - December 1941

Stitchcraft - December 1941

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

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

Price: £7.99
P&P: £1.30

Stitchcraft - December 1944

Stitchcraft - December 1944

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

Condition: Good

Price: £7.99
P&P: £1.20

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Stitchcraft - Fair Isle Edition

Stitchcraft - Fair Isle Edition

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

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - February 1947

Stitchcraft - February 1947

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

Condition: Good

Price: £7.99
P&P: £1.20

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Stitchcraft - February 1948

Stitchcraft - February 1948

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

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - January 1948

Stitchcraft - January 1948

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

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - July 1946

Stitchcraft - July 1946

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

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - March 1948

Stitchcraft - March 1948

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

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - March 1949

Stitchcraft - March 1949

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

Condition: Good

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.30

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Stitchcraft - May/June 1948

Stitchcraft - May/June 1948

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

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - Mens Book

Stitchcraft - Mens Book

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

Condition: Good

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.20

Stitchcraft - November 1947

Stitchcraft - November 1947

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

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

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.30

Stitchcraft - October 1943

Stitchcraft - October 1943

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)

Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - September 1944

Stitchcraft - September 1944

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

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft - September 1948

Stitchcraft - September 1948

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

Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft April-May 1944

Stitchcraft April-May 1944

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

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

Price: £7.99
P&P: £1.30

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Stitchcraft Teen Age Book

Stitchcraft Teen Age Book

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

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

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.30

Stitchcraft 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.5

Stitchcraft 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.5

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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Stitchcraft 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.5More Details

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


Price: £4.99
P&P: £1.10

Stitchcraft 'Fair Isles For All' - No.SC11

Stitchcraft 'Fair Isles For All' - No.SC11

A really lovely collection of late 1940s/early 1950s fair isle garments, including a jumper with pelicans at the welt and cuffs, a classic fair isle short-sleeved jumper, gloves and mittens, slippers, cardigan, bobby socks.

Condition: Good

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.10

Stitchcraft 'Gloves, Stockings & Socks'

Stitchcraft 'Gloves, Stockings & Socks'

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

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

Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.30

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Stitchcraft 'Mens Book'

Stitchcraft 'Mens Book'

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)

Price: £7.50
P&P: £1.00

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Stitchcraft 'Twin Sets' - No.SC10

Stitchcraft 'Twin Sets' - No.SC10

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

Condition: Medium (spine is torn at the bottom)

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


Price: £4.50
P&P: £1.10

Viyella 'Jerkin & Socks' - No.3570

Viyella 'Jerkin & Socks' - No.3570

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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YARN: Ramada Super Knitting 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.10 and four No.12 dpns


Price: £3.70
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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YARN: 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 12 & 13


Price: £6.99
P&P: £1.10

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

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

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

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

Size: 35-36" bust

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YARN: 2-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 10,11 & 12


Price: £5.99
P&P: £1.10

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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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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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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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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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 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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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)

 

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


Price: £5.99
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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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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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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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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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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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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