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Category entries for KIDS STUFF

Plain or striped crew-neck sweater and shawl

Pattern brand: Copley
Wool brand: Cara Mia

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9 x 7inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: Copley 9243

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

Description: Mother and daughter, batwing sweater and shawl. Plain or striped versions, with round neck; sweater is knitted sideways to obtain vertical striping. Pattern for simple garter stitch shawl included.
Cara Mia was a slightly fluffy double knitting yarn.

Pattern size: Chest size 28 - 38 inches, [shawl 48 or 56 inches wide].

Wool quantity required: 6-9 x 40g balls for sweater, 3 or 4 balls for the shawl.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles, [No 4 or 6mm for shawl]

Baby sweaters in moss stitch with lace panel

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Snuggly DK, or Silky Baby DK.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 32rows over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8inches
Number of pages: Single sheet

Ref code: Sirdar3659

Price: SOLD

Description: Baby sweaters with round or V-neck options; knitted in moss stitch with lace panels.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 to 22 inches.

Wool quantity required: 3-5 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 4 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Kids jerkin "hoodie" style sweater

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Snuggly DK, Chatterbox or Pearls.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: Sirdar3996

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

Description: Baby jerkins with front pocket and hood; waistcoat option. Knitted plain in stocking stitch.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 to 26 inches (0-3 months to up to 6 years)

Wool quantity required: 3-7 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 4 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Wave pattern baby cardigans

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Snuggly 4 ply

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 32sts x 40rows over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: Sirdar3846

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

Description: Baby round or V-neck cardigans with simple wave pattern.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 to 22 inches

Wool quantity required: 2-4 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Baby bobble cardigan with matching blanket

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Snuggly 4 ply

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 30sts x 38rows over pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: Sirdar3832

Price: SOLD

Description: Baby round neck raglan cardigan with bobble and cable pattern; matching baby blanket.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 to 22 inches

Wool quantity required: 2-3 x 50g balls for cardigan; 5 balls for blanket.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Baby sweater with lace panel

Pattern brand: Wendy
Wool brand: Peter Pan 4 ply

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 34rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: WendyPP821

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

Description: Baby round neck raglan sweater with simple lace panel in 2 sizes.

Pattern size: Chest size 18 or 20 inches (6-12 months or 1-2 years)

Wool quantity required: 2 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (3¼mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Fisherman rib cardigan or sweater

Pattern brand: Wendy
Wool brand: Peter Pan DK

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 40rows over rib pattern

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11 x 8 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: WendyPP835

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain or striped tops worked in Fisherman's rib (brioche stitch). Options for V or high neck cardigans, and sweater with back neck opening to allow for those baby or toddler proportioned heads.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 - 22 inches

Wool quantity required: 2-4 x 50g balls main and 2 balls contrast.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Raglan cable or lace cardigans for toddlers

Pattern brand: Wendy
Wool brand: Peter Pan DK

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 32rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11 x 8 inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: WendyPP644

Price: SOLD

Description: Raglan style cardigans with simple cable pattern or lace panel; options for V or high neck. Described as "Girls' cardigans" for some reason.

Pattern size: Chest size 18 - 24 inches

Wool quantity required: 2-4 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Basket stitch raglan cardigans

Pattern brand: Wendy
Wool brand: Peter Pan Aran

Wool weight: Aran
Tension (10cmx10cm): 19sts x 30rows

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 11x8inches
Number of pages: Folded sheet

Ref code: WendyPP731

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

Description: Toddler cardigans in traditional Aran basket weave stitch. Raglan sleeves with pleasing cable; options for V or high neck and with or without collar.

Pattern size: Chest size 20 - 26 inches

Wool quantity required: 4-7 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 7 and 9 (4½mm and 3¾mm) needles.

Aran-style toddler cardigan and sweater

Pattern brand: Peter Gregory
Wool brand: Snow Goose, Peregrine, Sunbird,Gosling, Cardinal Crepe.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 32rows

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

Ref code: PeterGregory674

Price: SOLD

Description: Aran-style knitted cardigan or sweater using double knitting weight wool, in toddler sizes. Traditional bobble, cable, and moss stitch.

Pattern size: Chest size 20 - 26 inches

Wool quantity required: 4-5 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 11 (3¼mm and 3mm) needles.

Mock-guernsey cardigans

Pattern brand: Stylecraft
Wool brand: Baby DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

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

Ref code: Stylecraft4299

Price: £2.00

Price: SOLD

Description: Practical baby or toddler cardigans (or sweater) with round or V-neck options; sweet mock guernsey style in cable and moss stitch.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 - 24 inches.

Wool quantity required: 3-4 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Lace heart cardigans

Pattern brand: Hayfield
Wool brand: Sweetheart DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

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

Ref code: Hayfield4520

Price: SOLD

Description: Practical baby or toddler cardigans with round or V-neck options; lace heart pattern panels combined with broken rib pattern.

Pattern size: Chest size 20 - 24 inches.

Wool quantity required: 3-4 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Grandma's choice for baby cardigans

Pattern brand: Robin
Wool brand: Baby 3 ply

Wool weight: Three ply fingering
Tension (10cmx10cm): 30sts x 38rows

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

Ref code: Robin 792

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

Description: Three styles of practical baby cardigans with hat and bootees. An early pattern in delicate condition; some creasing and wool shop stamp as seen.

Pattern size: Chest size 19 - 20 inches

Wool quantity required: 2 oz for each cardigan plus contrast where shown.

Needle size: Nos 10 and 11 (3¼mm and 3mm) needles.

Honeycomb and diamond Aran cardigan

Pattern brand: Sunbeam
Wool brand: Aran Knit or Aran Tweed

Wool weight: Aran
Tension (10cmx10cm): 18sts x 23rows

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

Ref code: Sunbeam 291

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

Description: Honeycomb and diamond pattern, raglan, Aran cardigan with option of V-neck or collar. Severe creases across pattern centre as shown in the picture. [I just can't resist drawing attention to the expression on those kids' faces.... whatever made them think "o yes this is the perfect model pose we are looking for"?]

Pattern size: Chest size 26 - 32inches

Wool quantity required: 11-15 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 7, 9 and 10 (4½mm, 3¾mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Mother and daughter waistcoat/cardigans

Pattern brand: Sunbeam
Wool brand: Hyland, Scoop, or Courtelle

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 32rows

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

Ref code: Sunbeam 162

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

Description: V-necked cardigan or waistcoat, with or without pockets, and moss-stitch zig-zag panel at the welt.

Pattern size: Chest size 26 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 14-21 x25g balls.

Needle size: Nos 9 and 11 (3¾mm and 3mm) needles.

Family Yoked Sweaters

Pattern brand: Abigail
Wool brand: Abigail Chunky

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 14sts x 18rows

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

Ref code: Abigail 3119

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

Description: Chunky sweaters for all the family; traditionally these types of design are for Icelandic Lopi wool, with the yoke knitted in the round on a circular needle.

Pattern size: Chest size 24 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 2-6 x 100g balls in main shade and 1 each of two contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 3 and 6 (6½mm and 5mm) needles.

Fun intarsia piggies sweater

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Country Style DK, Sovereign DK, or Wash'n'Wear Double Crepe.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 30rows

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

Ref code: Sirdar C4582

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

Description: Plain round neck sweater with delightful intarsia piggies (saying "oink"....)

Pattern size: Chest size 24 - 30inches

Wool quantity required: 4-6 x 50g balls for main shade and 1 ball each of 2 contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Fun intarsia rabbit sweater

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Country Style DK, Sovereign DK, or Wash'n'Wear Double Crepe.

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 30rows

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

Ref code: Sirdar C4581

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

Description: Plain round neck sweater with intarsia rabbit motifs.

Pattern size: Chest size 26 - 30inches

Wool quantity required: 4-6 x 50g balls for main shade and 1 ball each of 6 contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Cable jacket for kids

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Country Style or Wash'n'Wear DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

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

Ref code: Sirdar 4779

Price: SOLD

Description: High-neck jacket-style cable cardigan, with drop shoulder and plain sleeves.

Pattern size: Chest size 26 - 34 inches (6-14 years)

Wool quantity required: 6-11 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Family cardigan with V-neck

Pattern brand: Patons
Wool brand: Beehive or Clansman DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 30rows

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

Ref code: Patons 7209

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

Description: V-neck cardigan for all the family, with pockets and cable panels.

Pattern size: Chest size 26 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 5-13 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Winter cardigan with hat and mits

Pattern brand: Hayfield
Wool brand: Grampian or Brig Aran

Wool weight: Aran
Tension (10cmx10cm): 20sts

Leaflet dimensions: approx. 9x7 inches
Number of pages: 8-page leaflet

Ref code: Hayfield1496

Price: SOLD

Description: Delightful wintry outfit for a toddler in Aran; includes cardigan, hat and mittens in moss stitch and traditional Aran lobster claw cable pattern.

Pattern size: Chest size 21 - 23 inches.

Wool quantity required: 8 50g balls in main shade and 1 in contrast

Needle size: Nos 7 and 9 (4½mm and 3¾mm) needles.

Summer dress and bolero set

Pattern brand: Hayfield
Wool brand: Hawaii

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

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

Ref code: Hayfield1580

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

Description: Cotton mix boucle yarn striped dress and plain bolero. Speciality yarn knits to a double knit tension.

Pattern size: Chest size 20 - 24 inches.

Wool quantity required: 6-10 25g balls in main shade and 1-2 in contrast colour

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Top and skirt set with heart motif

Pattern brand: Hayfield
Wool brand: Grampian DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

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

Ref code: Hayfield3003

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

Description: Sweet top and matching skirt with heart pattern, in two colours.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 - 22 inches.

Wool quantity required: 1-2 plus 3 50g balls in each colour

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Flower-pot design cardigan or sweater

Pattern brand: Hayfield
Wool brand: Sweetheart Pearls DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

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

Ref code: Hayfield4349

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

Description: Raglan cardigan or sweater with sweet "flower-pot" pockets.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 - 24 inches.

Wool quantity required: 3-7 25g balls

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Bobbles and stripes: childrens sweater

Pattern brand: Robin
Wool brand: Bambino Brights DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 32rows

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

Ref code: Robin15316

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

Description: Drop shoulder sweater with stripes or stripes and colourful bobbles.

Pattern size: Chest size 16 - 26 inches.

Wool quantity required: 2-4 50g balls in main shade and 1 each of 3 contrast colours.

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼mm) needles.

Plain high neck childrens cardigan

Pattern brand: King Cole
Wool brand: Big Value DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 24sts x 32rows

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

Ref code: King Cole BigValueDK

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

Description: Plain cardigan with or without sleeves. Optionally, knit in colourful blocks to use up those double knitting wool oddments.

Pattern size: Chest size 18 - 26 inches.

Wool quantity required: 1/1-2/2-3 in each of 3 colours or 4-6 50g balls for single colour long sleeved cardigan.

Needle size: Nos 9 and 11 (3¾ mm and 3mm) needles.

Crochet layette in baby 3 ply.

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.

Lace and bobble cardigan for babies

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Snuggly 4 ply

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 30sts x 38rows

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

Ref code: Sirdar 3921

Price: SOLD

Description: Practical cardigan for babies with simple chequered bobble pattern; really sweet with the addition of optional frill at welt and cuff. ribbon rosebuds (or embroider your own tiny design).

Pattern size: Chest size 16 - 26 inches

Wool quantity required: 2-5 50g balls

Needle size: Nos 10 and 12 (mm and 2¾mm) needles.

Blocks and stripes cardigan

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Country Style Chunky

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 14sts x 19rows

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

Ref code: Sirdar 4785

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

Description: Simple stripes and blocks drop-shoulder cardigan for kids.

Pattern size: Chest size 24 - 32 inches

Wool quantity required: 2 100g balls in each of the 3 colours

Needle size: Nos 3 and 5 (6½mm and 5½ mm) needles.

Block pattern sweater

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Wash'n'Wear pure cotton or double crepe.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

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

Ref code: Sirdar 4828

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

Description: Simple block pattern drop-shoulder, crew neck, sweater for kids..

Pattern size: Chest size 24 - 32 inches

Wool quantity required: From 1-2/2-3/2-4/2-4 50g balls in 4 colours

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and mm) needles.

Lace panel cardigan for babies

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Snuggly DK

Wool weight: Double knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 22sts x 28rows

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

Ref code: Sirdar 3991

Price: SOLD

Description: Practical cardigan for babies with simple lace panel and optional frill; really sweet with the addition of purchased ribbon rosebuds (or embroider your own tiny design).

Pattern size: Chest size 16 - 26 inches

Wool quantity required: 2-7 50g balls

Needle size: Nos 8 and 10 (4mm and 3¼ mm) needles.

© Christina Coutts 2007

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