Vintage Patterns

Introducing vintage patterns for sale

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:39:45 +0000

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.

Handknits for Out of Doors

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:56:54 +0000

Pattern ID: PB SC7
Wool brand: Patons Bulldog or Moorland DK
Yarn quantity: various
Sizes: to fit 34 - 44 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 26sts x 32 rows

Price: £5.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
- check "prices" section for more information - overseas postage is additional in drop-down menu)

Description: Sixties small booklet of 2 sweaters, 2 pairs of socks, mittens, and hat. "For sailing, ski-ing, fishing, climbing, and all kinds of outdoor activities."

Jane Greenhowe Sewing pattern

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:48:35 +0000

Pattern ID: Tip Top Toys
Brand: Womans Weekly Sewing Pattern

Sizes: Teddy: 15 inches;
Clown 22 inches; Humpty 18 inches

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Woman's Weekly leaflet with the ever-popular Jane Greenhowe's traditional nursery toys. Full-size pattern pieces to trace off or photocopy.

Fair-isle cardigan or sweater for baby or toddler

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:53:59 +0000

Pattern ID: Bronte 708
Wool brand: Bonanza, Falkland or (most appealingly) "Frosted Bri Nylon"
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (50g balls) + 1-2 contrast
Sizes: to fit 20 - 26 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Attractive child's sweater or cardigan in double knitting. The pattern is in a delicate condition with a heavy crease, but text not affected. The choice of a green and white colour scheme is typical of its day.

Kids bouclé cable sweater

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:51:22 +0000

Pattern ID: Sirdar 4597
Wool brand: Sirdar Nova
Yarn quantity: 3-4 (100g balls)
Sizes: to fit 26 - 32 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 28rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Kids standard DK cable sweater in a speciality Sirdar yarn.

Smart and Super-thick jacket

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:35:53 +0000

Pattern ID: PB 1042
Wool brand: Patons Big Ben
Yarn quantity: 18-19 (2oz? hanks)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 13sts x 18 rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Sixties jacket in heavy chunky yarn, using a slip- rib stitch.

The Kowloon Jacket

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:26:42 +0000

Pattern ID: PB 1324
Wool brand: Patons Big Ben
Yarn quantity: 14 (2oz? hanks)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 9mm, and 6½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 11sts x 15 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Sixties jacket in heavy chunky yarn, using a slip- rib stitch.
What a delight is the styling of this photo! It has a foreign setting in keeping with the new jet-set age - but not only that, the photo is taken in front of a P&B billboard - apparently a "landmark to travellers on the Hong Kong-Kowloon ferry".

Raglan Hip-length Jacket

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:56:46 +0000

Pattern ID: PB SC23
Wool brand: Patons Rimple DK
Yarn quantity: 19-21 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 39 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3mm, and 4mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Early sixties bouclé jacket.

Sixties rib sweater

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:55:11 +0000

Pattern ID: Scotch Wool Shop 935
Wool brand: Greenock DK or 4 ply
Yarn quantity: 15-21 (1 oz? balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting or 4 ply
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, and 2¾mm
Tension (10cm): 22 sts (DK) or 28 sts (4 ply)

Price: SOLD

Lady's honeycomb sweater

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:09:14 +0000

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2079
Wool brand: Pullman
Yarn quantity: 10-13 (2 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32-38 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 6mm
Tension (10cm): 15 sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Simple and sophisticated with honeycomb pattern welt and yoke.
This pattern has seen better days, but I think it is rather nice. It has some wear to the bottom edge and crease as seen in the photo - however, damage is restricted to the margins, and the text is unaffected.

Cardigan and pencil skirt in tweed

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:19:47 +0000

Pattern ID: Wendy 508
Wool brand: Ascot, Easy Care, Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: 20-23 - jacket;
14-16 - skirt (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 38-42 inch chest; 40-44 inch hips

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4mm, 3¾mm, and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Smart jacket and skirt outfit.

Elegant jumper cardigan

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:03:50 +0000

Pattern ID: Robin 894
Wool brand: Gaytime
Yarn quantity: 7-9 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply
Needle size: 2¾mm and 3¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 30sts x 38 rows over st st

Price: SOLD

Description: Eyelet panel cardigan with collar.

Perfectly plain lady's V-neck sweater

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 13:16:17 +0000

Pattern ID: Emu 2263
Wool brand: Scotch, Calypso, Super Crepe, Romany, or Bri Nylon
Yarn quantity: 9-12 (3 ply); 11-15 (4 ply);
16-20 (DK) - 1 oz balls
Sizes: 32-40 inch chest

Wool weight: 3 ply, 4 ply, or Double knitting
Needle size: 3 and 2¼mm for 3 ply;
3¼ and 2¾mm for 4 ply; 4 and 3¼mm for DK
Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 44 rows for 3 ply;
30 x 38 for 4ply; 22 x 32 for DK

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain woman's sweater. Some creasing but legible pattern.

Fifties shaped cable cardigan

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:47:23 +0000

Pattern ID: PB 55
Wool brand: Moorland or Bulldog DK
Yarn quantity: 17-18 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34-36 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 4½mm and 3¾mm
Tension (10x10cm): 21sts x 28 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Shaped cabled cardigan from the fifties. The pattern is quite delicate with a small tear, which does not damage the text.

Four two-ply jumpers

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:03:30 +0000

Pattern ID: PB 689
Wool brand: Patons Beehive 2-ply
Yarn quantity: 5 (1 oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 34 - 36 inch chest

Wool weight: 2 ply fingering
Needle size: 3mm, and 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 34sts x 42rows

Price: £3.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fifties set of 4 light weight tops. The pattern is in relatively good condition with a wool shop stamp as in the photo - the apparent spots down the centre are not perforations but part of the art-work.