1940s
Bairns-Wear '"Tracy" Man's Polo Sweater' - No.528
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
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YARN: Femina Botany Fingering 3-ply
NEEDLES: 1 pair each Nos. 9 & 10, set of 4 No.10 dpns
Bairns-Wear ''Rae' Fair Isle Pullover' - No.520
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
1950s
Bairns-Wear ''Teckyla' Lady's Sweater & Cap' - No.621
A fantastic 1950s pattern for a quickly knitted sweater with neat matching tasselled cap.
Condition: Good
Size: 32-34-36″ bust
Bairns-Wear 'Camille' Jumper - No.817
A pretty 1950s summer jumper in a lacy stitch with v-neck collar detail.
Condition: Good
Size: 35/36 – 38/39″ bust
1940s
Bestway 'Bedroom Slippers' - No.1172
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)
Bestway 'Charming Jumper' - No.1976
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
Bestway 'Country Set' - No.593
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
Bestway 'Fair Isle Cardigan' - No.1808
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)
Bestway 'Fair Isle Gloves' - No.1493
A beautiful pair of 1940s fair isle gloves – the plain palms and separate thumbs are knitted sideways in garter stitch.
Condition: Good
Bestway 'Fair Isle Jumper' - No.1480
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
Bestway 'Fair Isle Set' - No.1787
A beautiful 1940s fair isle twin set with puffed sleeves (instructions are written, not charted).
Condition: Good
Size: 36-37″ bust
1960s
Bestway 'Italian Cap' - No.B3244
A cheeky 1960s knitted ski cap.
Condition: Good
1940s
Bestway 'Ladies' Dutch Bonnets' - No.1796
A pretty 1940s Dutch-style bonnet trimmed with fair isle patterning – very popular at the time.
Condition: Good
Bestway 'Lady's Bedjacket' - No.2151
A pretty lacy 1940s bedjacket pattern, with a tie at the neckband.
Condition: Good
Size: 36″ bust
Bestway 'Man's Fair Isle Slipover' - No.2005
A great late 1940s gent’s fair isle sleeveless pullover.
Condition: Good
Size: 38″ chest
1950s
Bestway 'Polo Mode Hats' - No.A2578
A great 1950s 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 (horizontal crease, small biro mark on cover)
1940s
Bestway 'Shirt Jumper' - No.1357
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″
Bestway 'Smart Slipover' - No.2130
The lovely example of the ever-popular WWII-era 1940s fair isle sleeveless pullover.
Condition: Medium (couple of small tears)
Size: 36-38″ chest
1950s
Bestway 'Two Bedjackets' - No.B2364
A gorgeous 1950s pattern for two bedjackets in loop-stitch and leaf stitch.
Condition: Good
Sizes: 34″ & 35″
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YARN: Ladyship 3-ply & Sirdar Baby Wool
NEEDLES: 1 pair No.7 & No.9, 1 pair No.9 & No.13
Bestway 'Two Bedjackets' - No.B3065
Two beautiful 1950s bedjackets, good enough for blouses.
Condition: Good
Sizes: 34-38″ bust
