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Category entries for 3 and 4 ply fingering

Short-sleeved sweater with collar

Pattern brand: Patons
Wool brand: Diploma, Clansman, or Beehive - knits as 4 ply

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36rows

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

Ref code: Patons3221

Price: SOLD

Description: Lightweight short sleeved sweater with Peter Pan collar and diamond patterned panel for hand or machine knitting.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 to 42inches.

Wool quantity required: 5-9 x 50g balls.

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

Lace panel dolman sweater

Pattern brand: Emu
Wool brand: Superwash 4 ply

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36 rows

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

Ref code: Emu 1098

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

Description: Classic 1980s styling: round neck top with lace panels front and back and also on drop dolman sleeves.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-10 x 50g balls.

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

Slimline sweater (long or short sleeved)

Pattern brand: Robin
Wool brand: Columbine, Bri-Nylon, Vogue, Tricel-Nylon Perle.

Wool weight: Four ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36rows

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

Ref code: Robin 2381

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

Description: V-neck sweater with slimming rib panels over the waist; versions for long or short sleeves.

Pattern size: Chest size 38 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 11-16 x 25g balls.

Needle size: Nos 10, 11, and 12 (3¼mm, 3mm, and 2¾mm) needles.

Fine-gauge lacy sweater

Pattern brand: 3 Suisses
Wool brand: Tamarinda

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 35sts x 48rows measured over the pattern

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

Ref code: 3 Suisses 670

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

Description: Lacey sweater knitted in fine gauge wool.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-10 50g balls

Needle size: Nos 12 and 14 (2¾mm and 2mm) needles.

Vintage baby cardigans

Pattern brand: Marriner
Wool brand: Heritage Super Cradlewool

Wool weight: 3 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 30sts

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

Ref code: Marriner 350

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

Description: Pretty, practical, and perhaps unusual baby cardigan designs. Pattern elderly and delicate; creased and slightly torn at the edges.

Pattern size: Ages 6-18 months (Chest size approx. 22 inches for the larger size)

Wool quantity required: 2 oz with small amounts of contrast wools.

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

Classic ribbed polo

Pattern brand: Lister
Wool brand: Bel Air, Velora, Lavenda, Crisp Crepe, Golden Fleece, Super Bri-Nylon, or Shalimar.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36rows

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

Ref code: Lister N1663

Price: SOLD

Description: Classic 60s ribbed sleeveless polo neck sweater with optional round neck and raglan sleeve version.

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 38 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-11 ounce balls for the plain version. [4+4+6 for the three colours in the largest size].

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

Lacey blouson or yoked sweater

Pattern brand: Jaeger
Wool brand: Jaeger Matchmaker fingering.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36rows

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

Ref code: Jaeger 4708

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

Description: Diamond patterned tops with options for a blouson cardigan or a yoked sweater. Pattern has holes punch at side for loose-leaf binder.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 38 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-8 50g balls.

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

Lacey V-neck sweater or cardigan

Pattern brand: Jaeger
Wool brand: Jaeger Matchmaker fingering.

Wool weight: 4 ply
Tension (10cmx10cm): 28sts x 36rows

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

Ref code: Jaeger 4706

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

Description: Lace pattern V-neck tops with options for a cardigan or a sweater. Pattern has holes punch at side for loose-leaf binder.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 7-9 50g balls.

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

Ladies sweater and jacket ensemble

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.

Gentleman's cardigan

Pattern brand: Bellmans
Wool brand: Bellmans 4ply or DK

Wool weight: 4ply or DK
Tension (10cmx10cm): 34sts x 40rows in 4ply and 28sts x 32rows over rib pattern

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

Ref code: 503

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

Description: Bellmans knitting pattern for conventional man's cardigan in a simple but interesting double rib/moss stitch combination. Pattern supplied for both a 4ply and a DK version. Centre line crease (see photo).

Pattern size: Chest size 34 - 42 inches

Wool quantity required: 16-24 oz 4ply and 24-30 oz DK (yardage unknown)

Needle size: Nos 10 or 8 (3¼mm or 4mm)