Vintage Patterns

Introducing vintage patterns for sale

2008-01-16T13:39:45Z

I have a lot of patterns surplus to my requirements - either simply patterns I have acquired over the years or duplicates in auction lots. So I thought I would list some of them here in case any readers would like to buy them. Some of the patterns are quaint, but many of them are simply dated, and I try to value them accordingly.

I have grouped the patterns by type, as they were in old-fashioned knitting shops; some patterns may fit into more than one category, and the beauty the virtual world is that a pattern can happily live in more than one drawer! There is also a "retro" category which is entirely arbitrary, and roughly includes anything prior to the 1980s. If you are looking for something very particular or obscure, then try a specific search.

I'm not attempting to run a business, as such, but I will endeavour to offer a professional enough service on an ad hoc basis.
I hope you will find something you like.

Summer Cotton Intarsia Sweater

2008-01-14T16:07:54Z

Pattern brand: Patons
Wool brand: Southern Belle, South Pacific, or Patons Cotton Perlé, and Cotton Classic DK

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

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

Ref code: Patons4168

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

Description: Round necked, drop-shoulder, loosely fitting sweater in neutral colour intarsia segments, including some pattern detail.

Pattern size: Chest size 32- 42 inches (3 sizes)

Wool quantity required: 6-7 x 50g balls in main shade and 2/3 balls in first contrase and 3/4 balls in second contrast.

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

Short-sleeved sweater with collar

2008-01-14T16:07:54Z

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.

Intarsia block pattern sweater

2008-01-14T15:44:12Z

Pattern brand: Robin
Wool brand: Pure Wool Superwash Sport, and Chenille

Wool weight: Aran
Tension (10cm): 18sts over pattern

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

Ref code: Patons3998

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

Description: Round neck waisted intarsia sweater knitted in a mixture of plain yarn and chenille. Pattern chart included.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 10 x 50g balls in main shade, 2 balls in one contrast and 1 ball in each of 6 further contrast colours.

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

Chunky lace cardigan with drawstring waist

2008-01-14T15:33:24Z

Pattern brand: Robin
Wool brand: Aurora

Wool weight: Chunky/Aran
Tension (10cm): 18sts over pattern

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

Ref code: Robin13232

Price: SOLD

Description: Blouson-style lace pattern V-neck cardigan with drawstring waist.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 8-11 x 40g balls.

Needle size: Nos 5 and 7 (5½mm and 4½mm) needles.

Chunky Diamond-lace cardigan

2008-01-14T15:24:54Z

Pattern brand: Robin
Wool brand: Aurora

Wool weight: Chunky/Aran
Tension (10cm): 16sts

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

Ref code: Robin13086

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

Description: Conventional V-neck cardigan with diamond lace pattern.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 46 inches

Wool quantity required: 6-11 x 40g balls.

Needle size: Nos 5 and 7 (5½mm and 4½mm) needles.

Plain or striped crew-neck sweater and shawl

2008-01-14T13:21:43Z

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]

Summer top in moss stich

2008-01-14T13:14:09Z

Pattern brand: Lee Target
Wool brand: Titania, Motoravia, Leemont Double Crepe, Super Soft Courtelle, or Duo Double Crepe Tricel Nylon.

Wool weight: Double Knitting
Tension (10cmx10cm): 16sts x 20rows over pattern on No 3 needles

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

Ref code: Lee Target 9133

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

Description: Summer top with boat neckline, and short sleeves; knitted in a textured double moss stitch.
I particularly enjoy the names of the yarn brands in an era when nylon was the latest thing: "Duo Double Crepe Tricel Nylon" - pack as many names of synthetics as you can into the brand name.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 40 inches

Wool quantity required: 9-11 x 25g balls.

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

Lady's fisherman's rib jacket

2008-01-14T12:57:36Z

Pattern brand: Wendy
Wool brand: Wendy Chablis

Wool weight: Chunky
Tension (10cmx10cm): 15sts x 28rows over pattern

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

Ref code: Wendy2420

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

Description: Fishermans rib jacket with dolman sleeve; knitted sideways in several pieces, from cuff to cuff.

Pattern size: Chest size 32- 38 inches

Wool quantity required: 21-23 x 50g balls.

Needle size: Nos 5 and 7 (5½mm and 4½mm) needles.

Cap-sleeve summer cardigan

2008-01-14T10:23:49Z

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Soft Cotton, Silky Look, Country Style DK

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

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

Ref code: Sirdar9286

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

Description: Pretty cap-sleeve summer cardigan, with lace edge.

Pattern size: Chest size 30 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 5 - 8 x 50g balls.

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

Lace and cable long-line sweater

2008-01-14T09:53:10Z

Pattern brand: Sirdar
Wool brand: Sunseeker, Sundancer, Soft Cotton, Wash 'n' Wear DK

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

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

Ref code: Sirdar9720

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

Description: Long-line, drop-shoulder, lace and cable panel sweater.

Pattern size: Chest size 32 - 44 inches

Wool quantity required: 15 - 19 x 50g balls.

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

Baby sweaters in moss stitch with lace panel

2008-01-14T09:26:26Z

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

2008-01-14T09:18:19Z

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

2008-01-14T09:00:05Z

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

2008-01-14T08:52:40Z

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.