1940s

A great 1940s pattern for a gent’s polo-neck sweater in rib with a ‘manly dragon motif across the saddle. Ideal for every sport from skating to sprinting or even for digging the garden’.

Condition: Good

Size: 39-40″ chest

A classic 1940s ladies’ 3ply fair isle sleeveless pullover. (Please note, the fair isle directions are written not charted).

Condition: Good

Size: 35/36″ bust

A useful 1940s pair of cosy knitted slippers (for a man or woman) with crochet soles and rose trim for the ladies.

Condition: Medium (small rust stain to the top which goes through the pattern)

Gorgeous 1940s jumper with fair isle stag yoke and contrast bands around the cuffs and waistband (pattern is charted).

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36″ bust

A classic 1940s WWII-era pattern for a waistcoat (with or without sleeves) and a turban knitted in bouclet wool.

Condition: Medium (some foxing to paper, couple of small tears)

Size: 35-38″ bust

A classic 1940s cardigan with intricate fair isle border around the bottom and cuffs (fair isle instructions are written not charted).

Condition: Good

Size: 36″ bust (assumed from a breakdown diagram)

A beautiful pair of 1940s fair isle gloves – the plain palms and separate thumbs are knitted sideways in garter stitch.

Condition: Good

A classic WWII-era 1940s pattern for a fair isle jumper with shoulder pads (please note this is for the jumper only).

Condition: Good

Size: 34″ bust

A beautiful 1940s fair isle twin set with puffed sleeves (instructions are written, not charted).

Condition: Good

Size: 36-37″ bust

A pretty 1940s Dutch-style bonnet trimmed with fair isle patterning – very popular at the time.

Condition: Good

A pretty lacy 1940s bedjacket pattern, with a tie at the neckband.

Condition: Good

Size: 36″ bust

A great late 1940s gent’s fair isle sleeveless pullover.

Condition: Good

Size: 38″ chest

A WWII-era 1940s pattern for a shirt jumper (with long or short sleeves), featuring two breast pockets and ribbed button band panel.

Condition: Medium – Good (some discolouration)

Size: 34-36″

The lovely example of the ever-popular WWII-era 1940s fair isle sleeveless pullover.

Condition: Medium (couple of small tears)

Size: 36-38″ chest

A great 1940s WWII-era pattern for two pairs of knitted gloves. Both are knitted on two  needles, one pair have instructions for either plain or lacy panels.

Condition: Fair (couple of old tears have been cellotaped)

A cosy pair of 1940s wintry fair isle gloves knitted on two needles with an alternative patern for the back of hand (pattern instructions are written not charted, although photo detail is clear).

Condition: Medium-Good (some browning to paper)

A beautiful 1940s short-sleeved jumper with fair isle leaf yoke.

Condition: Good

Size: 33-35″ bust

A stunning 1940s ‘tyrolean’ style jumper with knitted in a raised leaf stitch with fair isle yoke and small stand-up collar.

Condition: Good

Size: 32-34″ bust

A stunning late 1930s/early 1940s pattern for a lacy dressing jacket with picot edging to the button bands – would make a beautiful blouse.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease)

Size: 35-36″ bust

Beautiful 1940s 7-page booklet for two pairs of cosy Norwegian style mittens.

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