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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An unusual and elegant 1960s pattern with a round yoke 'the line of the pattern is maintained from welt to neck, giving a slim and snugly fitting look'.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/35 and 37/38"

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A super early 1950s pattern for two pretty short-sleeved jumpers knitted using 2oz of wool each.

Condition: Good

Size: 32-34" and 34-36" 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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An elegant 1950s cap and gloves set.

Condition: Good

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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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A gorgeously lacy 1950s twin set 'knitted in a traditional Shetland lace pattern', with closer patterns on the yoke. A picture of Shetland's wool capital Lerwick lies in the background of the cover picture.

Condition: Good

Size: 36-38" bust

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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 practical and stylish 1950s box coat in an interesting open basket-weave stitch.

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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Beautiful 1940s pattern for cotton fronts - these were popular during the WWII era as rationing made wool hard to come by, and false fronts created the effect of complete jumpers.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" 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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Lovely late 1930s Twin set with pleated sleeve tops.

Condition: Medium (small tears to a couple of the edges)

Size: 34" 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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An extraordinarily beautiful 1930s jacket pattern with embroidered flowers.  Short or long sleeves, extensively pleated at the armhole.

Condition: Good

Size: 33-34" bust

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A rather special early 1930s 48-page booklet published by George Newnes with instructions on how to make socks and stockings for the family: bootees for baby, babies' socks, socks for children (in 8 sizes), schoolboys' stockings, men's medium size socks, golf stockings with fair isle tops, men's golf stockings with cable pattern tops, shapely socks for men, ladies' stockings, ladies' socklets, ladies' golf socks, ladies' socks for tennis, cosy sleeping socks, toelets (to save stockings). Great illustrations of the garments.

Condition: Medium (front cover has ragged bottom edge and back has some wear  tear)

A lovely 1950s checked cardigan with three sleeve lengths.

Condition: Good (small tear to bottom of spine)

Size: 34" bust

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A really cute 1970s pattern for 6 dolls in DK (footballer complete with football!).

Condition: Good

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Such a cute (and ever so slightly camp) 1960s knitted rabbit - how can you resist?

Condition: Medium (some creases, small piece torn from back cover)

A simple but elegant 1950s twin set with deep ribbed welt and pocket on the jumper breast.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" 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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A lovely 1950s striped feather stitch jumper knitted in Shetland stripes.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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1930s pattern for vest and panties.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust/28" waist

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It's the ribbed sleeves and yoke that make this simple 1950s jumper stand out!

Condition: Good

Size: 32, 34, 36" bust

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Had a tough time parting with this 1930s round yoke jumper 'with new hip-line'.  It's all in the detail: round, buttoned yoke, great ladder stitch and horizontal garter stitched and buttoned hip-band.

Condition: Good

Size: 35" bust

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Really great little 1950s Greenock pattern for socks, scarf & footlets - great colourway too!

Condition: Good

Size: 9.5" foot

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Presenting an excellent 1960s line-up of knitted toy band members, featuring badger on bass, bunny on sax, mole on drums, fox on keyboards, hedgehog on guitar and mouse taking vocal duties.

Condition: Good (vertical crease)

Average height: 19"

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 lovely 1950s jumper.

Condition: Fair (punch holes on lhs, slight vertical crease)

Size: 34-36" 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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A 1960s pattern for a tea cosy, man's crochet tie, babies' crocheted hot water bottle cover, child's ribbed pompon cap, crochet string bag, hot water bottle cover, kettle or pan holder, slipperettes and a kneeler.

Condition: Fair (creased horizontally and vertically)

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

Condition: Good

Size: 36"

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A lovely 1950s sleeveless top with bow tie straps and simple cable zigzag pattern.

Condition: Good

Size: 32"/34" bust

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Cool shaped 1950s cardigan.

Condition: Good

Size: 30"/32"/34"/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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An elegant 1950s jumper in 3 generous sizes with lovely contrasting ribbed wrap V-neck and cuffs.

Condition: Good

Size: 38-42" bust

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An unusual 1950s batswing jumper with striped sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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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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A classically elegant 1960s skirt suit.

Condition: Good

Size: 34"/36"/38" bust

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A charming 1950s twinset. The cardigan has lace panels, the jumper is in a matching lace pattern with short sleeves. Comes complete with an original Lavenda 3-ply wool band stapled inside!

Condition: Good (cover slightly bumped at outer edge)

Size: 34"/36"/38" bust

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Two lovely 1950s finely-textured jumpers for the price of one: one with a lacy rounded yoke and capped sleeves, the other plain and simple with a round neck and short sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36-38" bust

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Tres chic 1950s cape & hat in 'poodle' knitting wool (boucle).

Condition: Good

Cape Size: Length at centre back, 18", Width across shoulder at back, 14"
Hat: One Size

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A lovely 1950s cardigan in honeycomb stitch with wide ribbed borders and magyar sleeves.

Condition: Medium (some wear to cover)

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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I love these late 1950s/early 1960s designs, and the cheeky picture on the cover! This is a single-page leaflet.

Condition: Good

Size: Average head

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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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Four saucy 1960s mohair hats.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease)

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An unusual 1950s pattern for knitted toys. Sign of the time.

Condition: Fair (some creases)

A beautifully fitted 1950s cardigan in an unusual cable stitch, with top breast pockets.

Condition: Good

Sizes: 32/34/36" bust

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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 lovely 1950s fine-textured jumper pattern with 'a newer neckline' and unusual leaf pattern.

Condition: Medium (very small tear to bottom)

Size: 34-36" bust

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Well fitted 1950s raglan cardigan.

Condition: Good (slight horizontal crease)

Sizes: 34"/36"/38"/40"

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A deceptively simple and elegant jumper, with round ribbed  yoke and 3/4 length sleeves.

Condition: Medium (some wear, a couple of small tears)

Size: 32-34, 34-36, 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

Three elegant and detailed 1950s designs for a lacy jumper with cap sleeves, a stunningly patterned twin set and a jumper with an unusual way of knitting the raglan sleeves.

Condition: Good

Sizes: 34"/36"/38" bust

Three elegant 1950s designs: a dolman-sleeved cardigan, dolman-sleeved jumper with decorative inset panels, and a bolero with decorative edging.

Condition: Good

Sizes: 34-36", 34-36-38", 34-36" bust respectively

A really gorgeous late 1950s/early 1960s booklet for 3 jackets, fitted and stylish in great textured stitches.

Condition: Good

Size: 34"/36"/38" (the bottom left jacket is only for 34")

Four classic 1950s designs for gents, sported by the ubiquitous knitwear model Roger Moore, including a waistcoat, 2 classic v-neck pullovers with long or short sleeves, a cable pattern polo-neck

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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Sweet 1950s 'Gretel' cap & dolman-style bolero with three-quarter length sleeves in a Fuzzy-Wuzzy wool.

Condition: Good

Size: to fit 32",34",36" bust

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A gorgeous 1930s pattern for a soft angora short-sleeved jumper.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease, very small tear)

Size: 32" bust

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A stunning late 1950s/early 1960s twin set, both jumper and cardigan are beautiful separates.  The cardigan has bat wing sleeves with a geometric fair isle pattern along the length, the jumper has a matching fair isle band across the bust, at the neck and sleeve edges.

Condition: Medium (small tears to top and bottom of spine, some creases)

Size: 33-35" bust

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Great little 1950s bed cape in wave & eyelet stitch, beribboned neck.

Condition: Good

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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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Lovely chunky 1950s jacket, great textures and detailed cuffs.

Condition: Medium (couple of vertical crease marks)

Size: 34-38" bust

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Five gorgeous 1950s designs for travelling in style.  Patterns for a striped afghan, motor rug, scarf, shoulder cape and pram rug.

Condition: Good (slight creases)

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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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Great selection of 6 late 1950s/early 1960s knitted and crocheted hats.

Condition: Good

Size: One Size

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A gorgeous 1950s dolman jumper-cardigan knitted sideways in 3-ply.

Condition: Good

Size: 33-35" bust

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For the man in your life, a rather dashing 1960s hat - a persuasive description inside paints a picture of the times: 'Moscow today - Copenhagen tomorrow and then on to Delhi and Montreal. This is how the fast-moving business men of the '60s travel - and this is what they wear!'

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease)

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A superbly elegant 1930s cardigan with shaped lapels and ribbed waist for shaping.

Condition: Good

Size: 38" bust

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A stunningly elegant 1930s jumper-cardigan with piping at the yoke and a matching fringed scarf.

Condition: Good

Size: 35" bust

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Smart and quick to knit 1950s knitted ski hats for men and women.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease)

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An elegant 1930s pattern for a lacy panelled cardigan with deep ribbed welt.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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Gorgeous 1930s cable cardigan with low 3-buttoned fastening and elongated moss stitch welts.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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A rather smart and most excellent 1930s Lady's Golf jacket with small gathered detail at the yoke.

Condition: Good

Size: 38" bust

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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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A lovely 1930s lady's jumper with short or long sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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A stunning 1930s jumper with a wide buttoned frill front and lacy vertical pattern.

Condition: Medium-Good (horizontal crease)

Size: 34" bust

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Stunning 1930s pattern for a lady's jumper (with short or long sleeves) - ribbed waist, panelled shell design.

Condition: Good

Size: 37"

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A simply gorgeous 1930s short-sleeved jumper with pocket-shaped stitch details on either breast and each sleeve, and a dainty collar.

Condition: Good

Size: 36" bust

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A great 1950s lacy stitched jumper with contrasting yoke and sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" 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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Stunningly simple 1930s lady's pullover with cable stitch detail at the roll-neck collar and the length of the arms.

Condition: Good

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 great 1950s gentlemen's pullover.

Condition: Good

Size: 38-40" chest

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A wonderfully patterned late 1950s/early 1960s cardigan 'gay patterning from Sweden' which 'derives its inspiration from the patterns of the Bohus Country near Goteborg'.

Condition: Good

Size: 32/34/36" bust

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

Condition: Good

Three great 1950s designs: contrasted corded cable cardigan-jumper, a reefer jacket, a magyar-sleeved jumper with peasant motifs.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-38" bust

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A great 1950s pattern for quick-to-knit items: a jumper, lacy cardigan, waistcoat and 'pdq' hat.

Condition: Fair (spine is split)

Size: 34" bust

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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Stylish 1950s raglan style twin set 'with a firm fabric'.

Condition: Fair (very small tears, tear at bottom of spine)

Size: 34"/36" 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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Two gorgeous 1950s designs for a 'Dolman Diamonds' cardigan and a jumper with a 'new flattering neckline'.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust (and 38" bust for jumper)

Two gorgeous pairs of 1950s fair isle mittens.

Condition: Medium (tiny tear to bottom of spine, faint diagonal crease)

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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1960s pattern book with instructions for 'over 40 ideas for gifts and novelties', including some great tea cosies, toys, cushions, slippers etc.

Condition: Good

A great 1960s Patons toys/gifts booklet, including patterns for doll loths, humpty bunny, a charming geisha doll, tea cosies, finger puppets, cushion covers, a work bag, a flower basket cosy, jolly jumbo elephant, a trendy dutch doll, lambs, soldier doll, bunnies, crochet peg bag, pipe cleaner people and more.

Condition: Good

Four fantastic 1960s hats - 'The Fuzzy-Wuzzy Beehive' and 'The Wig' (both in loop stitch), a great stripey 'Liquorice Allsorts' design with matching mittens, and the excellent 'Svengali' trilby (I'm lining this one up to knit myself!).

Condition: Good

Size: To fit average head

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A great 1960s casual blouse with honeycomb pattern stitch effect and contrasting trim. Elegant, and quick to knit up.

Condition: Good

Size: 34"/36"/38" bust

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1960s pattern book with instructions for 'over 40 ideas for gifts and novelties', including some great tea cosies, bags, toys, cushions, slippers etc.

Condition: Good

A rather lovely late 1960s (possibly straying into 1970s) gift/toy/bazaar book, including patterns for tea and egg cosies, cushions, a crocheted frog and parrot, knitted bird, a pixie, santa claus, crocheted and knitted bags, dolls clothes, a koala, slippers, bedsock, a ski doll etc.

Condition: Good

Exquisite late 1930s Astrakhan Coat 'which would be equally suitable for tennis, holiday wear, cruising, the theatre, or, of course, the dance, and you will certainly be the cynosure of all eyes in this lovely creation'!

Condition: Medium (couple of small tears here and there)

Size: 36"

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A great little 1950s pattern for a short-sleeved jumper and two interchangeable bibs (one ribboned, one frilled), modelled by troubled atomic actress Barbara Payton.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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This is a really lovely 1930s twin set pattern with 'cascade pattern in panels'.

Condition: Good (slightly scuffed but commensurate with age)

Size: 34-36"

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A beautifully elegant 1950s pattern for stoles in 4 different stitch patterns (with a choice of 9 different wools!)

Condition: Good

Stylish 1930s astrakhan 'Newport' jacket. 'Beautifully warm and very attractive to wear'.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease)

Size: 40" underarm

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A really beautiful 1950s pattern for a cap-sleeve jumper in 2 colours.

Condition: Good

Size: 34" bust

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Lovely 1970s pattern for crochet egg covers and knitted egg cosies.

Condition: Good

An elegant fitted 1950s two-piece suit.

Condition: Good

Size: 34-36" bust

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Gentleman's 1950s sleeveless pullover with cable panels.

Condition: Good

Size: 32-34, 35-38, 38-42" chest

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1960s pattern for 4 children's toys: donkey, sailor duck, fox and camel.

Condition: Good

Unusual 1950s cushion covers pattern.

Condition: Medium (a few small creases)

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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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A delicate 1950s lady's blouse in diamond patterned stitch with short or long sleeves.

Condition: Good

Size: 34 - 38" bust

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A great 1950s pattern for a lady's cardigan (to match your shiny new Vespa!).

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" bust

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Absolutely gorgeous 1950s pattern for 3 different hats.

Condition: Good

Size: Lady's Average Size

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Three great 1960s hats.

Condition: Good

Gorgeous, lacy, 1950s short-sleeved jumper, slightly batwing sleeves.  Options to sew up with either a long or short back opening.

Condition: Good (horizontal crease)

Size: 34"/36"/38" bust

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A gorgeous 1950s pattern for a 'middy' jumper with deep ribbed welt, in 4 sizes.

Condition: Good

Size: 32/34/36/38" bust

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Stylish 1950s Lady's sports with shawl collar.

Condition: Medium (vertical crease, slight mark on front)

Size: 34"/36"/38"

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A lovely late 1950s twin set with patterned panel to the jumper and both sides of the cardigan.

Condition: Good

Size: 32/34/36/38" bust

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A great bit of photography!  1950s gentleman's sleeveless pullover in diamond stitch pattern.

Condition: Good

Size: 36-45" chest

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Snazzy 1950s tea cosies.

Condition: Medium (horizontal crease, tear in top rhs)

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A great 1960s pattern for 3 tea cosies.

Condition: Good

Gorgeous 1950s tea cosies.

Condition: Good

A great 1960s pattern for three striped and patterned tea cosies.

Condition: Medium (couple of biro marks to the cover)

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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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

A great edition, including a fab lapelled waistcoat, fitted cardigan, lumber-jumper, jester-hood with wraparound scarf, 'hug-me-tight' cap, a gorgeous crocheted blouse, and the gorgeous matching snowflake pattern cap, mittens and jumper set from the cover.

Condition: Good

A great edition including a fair-isle v-neck pullover for gents, a short-sleeved cardigan with contrast trim, a lovely angora jumper, a three-quarter sleeved cardigan with fitted waist, a smocked nightie.

Condition: Fair (spine is torn and covers are detached)

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)

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)

A wonderful 1930s fair isle skating set: scarf, gloves and socks.

Condition: Medium (spine has been cellotaped)

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Four great 1950s hats in Strutt's Candlewick Cotton: overcheck design, an 'Anne Boleyn' bonnet, hat with pom-poms and bonnet with velvet ribbon.

Condition: Good

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Three excellent 1960s hats - with cable pattern, brushed top and ribbed.

Condition: Good

Great collection of four 1960s crocheted bags.

Condition: Good

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Straight in from the 1950s, 'as recommended by the medical profession'. Mr Skiff's got his eye on this one.

Condition: Good (horizontal crease)

Size: 38/40/42" chest, or 26/28/30" chest for boys

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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 stunning 1930s fair isle skating accessories outfit, comprising scarf, stockings and mittens.

Condition: Fair (spine cellotaped)

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September 1967 supplement to Vogue Knitting. Stunning dress from the cover, sequin dress, chequerboard shorts and long-line sweater with chequerboard collar & cuffs, Swiss ribbon fairisle dress shaped at waist-line, coat dress, sweaters. 12 gorgeous, classic '60s designs.

Condition: Good

1950s Vogue pattern pamphlet for men (Vol.10). Contrast-edged cardigan, tennis jumper, chunky sailing sweater, socks, sleeveless pullover.

Condition: Good

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 stylish 1950s blouse with deep rib welt and two flap-covered pockets.

Condition: Good

Size: 34/36/38" 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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