Vintage Patterns

Pattern brand: Wendy
Wool brand: Pampas linen look DK

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (7.5cmx7.5cm): 10tr and 10 ch. sps. x 9 rows to 3 inch square over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: Wendy 2709

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK - see section on prices)

Description: Very appealing crochet summer cardigan and matching camisole, with knitted welts. The "Pampas" yarn referred to here is a vintage cotton/linen type DK slub yarn made by Wendy and not the more recent chunky for which they re-used the name.
[Note my weakness for twin sets here - I think this is a really charming set despite the 80s styling]

Pattern size: Chest size 30- 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 8-10 (cardigan) and 3-4 (camisole) x 50g balls

Needle size: No 11 crochet hook (3mm - US D/3) and pair of no 11 needles.

Pattern brand: Wendy
Wool brand: Matina

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 18 sts x 10 rows over trebles

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x9 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Ref code: Wendy 3043

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK - see section on prices)

Description: Pretty summery sweater in crochet with knitted welts and cuffs. Pattern creased down centre and holes punched at side to fit into loose leaf binder.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 38inches

Wool quantity required: Sweater: 5-6 50g balls in main shade plus 3 balls each of 2 contrast colours.

Needle size: No 7 (4½mm) crochet hook, and No 10 (3¼mm) needles.

Pattern brand: King Cole
Wool brand: Big Value Baby 3 ply

Wool weight: 3 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24½ tr, x 14 rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: King Cole 3ply

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK - see section on prices)

Description: Pretty layette with dress, jacket, hat, and bootees, all in crochet.

Pattern size: To fit chest size 14 - 20 inches (birth to 12 months)

Wool quantity required: 2-5 100g balls

Needle size: 3mm crochet hook.

Pattern brand: Patons
Wool brand: Patons chenille

Wool weight: Chunky/Aran
Tension (10cmx10cm): equivalent to knitted st st
17sts x 30 rows on No 9 (3¾mm) needles

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 12x8 inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Ref code: C4290

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within the UK)

Description: Patons crochet pattern for a glamorous chenille shawl or stole.

Pattern size: One size - width across top edge 71 inches

Wool quantity required: 10 x 50g balls (yardage unknown)

Crochet hook size: No 8 (4mm, US size G/6)

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Fontein Crepe, Majestic, Talisman, Gaiety Nylon 4ply, and Pullman chunky

Wool weight: 4ply and Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 30sts in 4ply knitting and 12 trebles chunky in crochet

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: Sirdar2364

Price: SOLD

Description: Sirdar pattern including a long-sleeved plain knitted sweater in 4ply and a matching jacket crocheted in chunky. If my opinion counts for anything I think this is a charming and sophisticated retro combination.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 13-15 balls 4ply and 13-14 balls chunky (yardage unknown). Note that I think that the 4ply are 20 or 25g and the chunky is probably 50g ball sizes - but I don't know.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles and No 4 crochet hook.