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Fabulous 40s LADIES Fashions - page 1
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Argosy 101: Lovely vintage summer top knitted in vintage 2ply which will be modern 3ply, instructions for long sleeve version also included. To fit 34" bust for larger fit size use 4ply and a size larger needle. 1940's pattern, has a tear at edge but is otherwise sound and clean. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Argyll 136: Unusual, very elegant vintage knitting pattern for a waistcoat in the long line that is so fashionable now, 1940's pattern in great condition, a small nick at front edge near bottom. Clean and sound. It says it uses double knitting 3ply, dont be confused this is a type of double knitting, just a little thicker than some of the modern yarns DK yarns, work a tension square to make sure you use the right size needles to get your size. To fit 33"-34" bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear Mella: Vintage knitting pattern for Vest and Panties set from the 1940's knitted in vintage 2ply (modern 3ply) to fit 43-36 inch chest. Very pretty, elegant set this.Great for 40's enthusiasts and girls who love nostalgic undies. Go to our Ladies underwear page for more like this. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 152a. Vintage knitting pattern. 1940's knitted underwear pattern for 3 different sets in three sizes 32-34 inch bust. All knitted in vintage 2ply wich is similar to modern 3ply. Work tension square and see if you need to use different needles Keep worm this coming winter! photocopy £3.99 (8 pages) PDF £1.99 |
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1940s Max Factor Advert. Click on the picture to see it larger |
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Bairnswear 152b: Vintage pattern from the above booklet, pictured on the cover. 'Slenderfit' is to fit 32" bust and 36" hip knitted in vintage 3ply - very cosy and easy to knit. Use larger needles of mored 4ply to get a more generous fit. in above pattern pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 152c: This little number is called 'Cosyness' ah! Knitted in vintage 2ply will fit a 34" bust and 38" hips, easy pattern. Try modern 3ply pure merino wool in lovely pastel shades - see links page, takes 3x 50g balls for the set! Plain but practical! in above pattern pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 152d: This one is called 'Winterwear' very warm and cosy in an easy basket stitch. to fit 36" chest and 39" hips, knit in modern 3ply pure merino wool for slightly freer size - see links page in above pattern pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 309: This is a fabulous vintage pattern, great for skiing or other winter pursuits. Vintage 4ply is used so you will probably find modern double knitting will work just as well, try a tension square first and change needles if necassary. The bobble pattern is quite easy and very effective. 34" bust but if you knit it in double knitting on size 10 and 8 imperial size needles (3.25 and 4mm)it will make up a little larger.As pattern is rather fagile it is offered only as a photocopy and a pdf.This one is probably from the 1930's or early 40's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 394: Sweet little waistcoat knitted in vintagge 3ply to fit 32 inch bust. Knit in modern 4ply to make a little larger, change needles size and work a tension squre until number or stitches to the inch create the size required. 1940's photocopy as shown £1.99 pdf £1.99 |
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Bairnswear 448: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer jumper, with shallow v at neck line, pretty bell design, wartime pattern 1940s to fit 33-34 inch bust in vintage 3ply so use modern 4ply. Try larger needles for a larger size but allow more yarn if you do this. Takes less than 200g of wool. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 476: Great vintage knitting pattern from early 1940s to fit 34" bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. I have made this pattern and it turns out very well. Work tension square and change needles if needed. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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1940s Amami Advert. Click on the picture to see it larger |
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Bairnswear 564: Lovely elegant twinset in vintage 3ply, possibly will knit better in modern 4ply, work a tension square to see. Pretty panels down front of cardigan and across the front of short sleeved jumper. Pattern is in good condition, with only a little wear to edges and minor split to bottom of spine. 1940's. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bairnswear 597: Lovely elegant vintage pattern for a summer weight cardigan with short or long sleeves to fit 36" bust knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply, pattern in fabulous condition late 1940's - early 1950's. colour photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 93-1: Vintage booklet with lots of designs for the summer sun - when we get it! Maybe they had more in the 1940's and 50's. Pattern book is a little fragile so photocopies only, sorry. The first one is of the bra-top and shorts featured on the cover, knitted in 4ply bust 32"-34" and hips 36"-38" (how slim ladies were in the 'good ole days' !) photocopy £1.50 (ladies pattern on the front only) pdf £1.00 (ladies pattern on the front only) |
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Bestway 98L: Jumpers and Accessories in Knitting and Crochet: Great vintage knitting crochet pattern 1940s. This booklet has 9 different patterns. There are the ones shown on the cover, plus a short sleeved jumper in petal stitch to fit 34 inch bust (the jumper and jacket on the cover are both 34 inch bust) crochet gloves, jumper to fit 32 inch bust, bedcape with rose medalllion edging as well as the beret, jacket and collar and cuffs(shown on fornt cover). There are also instructions for slip over in fancy rib to fit 31-33 inch bust. There are 9 items and 12 pages in all. photocopy with colour front £3.99 pdf £2.99 |
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Bestway 111WT: Vintage Wartime knitting pattern for snug hood, gloves and socks ideal for girls in the services or working on the land during the 1939-45 war. Knitted in vintage 4ply, so try modern double knitting as 4ply was thicker in those days - great for re-enactment weekends, especially with this British weather! Be authentic! See below for more Service wear for women in the services or working as Land Girls. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 141L: Great vintage ladies cardigan hood trunks knitting pattern 1930s. This pattern is from the late 1930s into the araly 1940s with instructions for a button up jacket, hood in two different styles and winter knickers or trunks. Double knitting weight wool is required, but do knit a tension square to see if you need to change needles. The trunks are in 4ply, but again a tensions quare will tell you if modern double knitting might work better. To fit 34-36 inch bust and the trunks fit 36-40 hip, length adjustable. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 187: Stylish vintage button up jumper from the late 1930's. Knitted in 4ply will fit upto 37" bust, knit in double knitting on size larger needles for larger size. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway288: Vintage knitting pattern from a Bestway publication of sewing patterns available called 'Short length Lingerie' Also trimming to crochet. Hints on how to decorate lingerie and ideas of deigns. Will put up whole booklet soon. For now we have the sweet little vest and knicker set knitted in pure shetland 2ply, nearer to modern 3ply, to fit 32-34" bust and 36-38" hips, use 4ply and a change of needle size to fit a larger size.1940's. See our UNDERWEAR PAGE for more like this. photocopy £1.50 pdf £1.25 |
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Bestway 434L: Great vintage ladies cardigan jumper knitting pattern 1930s. This is a lovely pattern with plain cardigan and a jumper front attached, so it is two garments in one. The fancy is knitted then sewn in to the cardigan, novel late 1930s idea! Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in an tension square. To fit 36 inch bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 447: Great vintage knitting pattern with two designs, this smart little one in basket stitch and the one pictured below in rib with a little rever collar. Both are knitted in vintage 4ply, work tension square to see if a change of needles is needed if modern 4ply is used or even if modern double knitting might work better.This one is 36" bust. 1930's photocopy of both in same leaflet £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 447: This is the other vintage knitting pattern in the above leaflet, also in vintage 4ply and to fit upto a 38" bust 1930's |
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Bestway 448: Great vintage summer jumper knitting pattern in simple fancy rib stitch Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. To fit bust size 32"-34" bust, knit a bit shorter to look great with hipster jeans, 1940's. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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1940s Marmola Anti-Fat Tablets Advert. Click on the advert to see it larger |
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Bestway450: Great vintage pattern from the 1940's, simple to knit in rib, to give a super fit, very retro but so fashionable for this season - knit in glowing autum shades to go with all your wardrobe. Knitted in vintage 4ply, work a 4ply tension square, you may need to change needle size or use double knitting tor get the size requred. To fit upto 36" bust, as it stretches. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 476: vintage knitting pattern from the late 1930's for top with contrasting yke and embroidery. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square, to fit bust size 34" As this is knitted in 8 and 11 imperial needles it is essential to work a tension square for this garment. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 481: Vintage knitting pattern for sweet little bolero for day or evening wear knitted in angora or similar fluffy wool or modern 4ply. To fit medium bust size. Late 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 505L: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern 1930s: This pattern is from the late 1930s into the 1940s, a larger format than the small austerity size patterns of the later war years. Printed on nice paper. There are instructions for long or short sleeves in an easy rib and blackberry stitch. Lovely shaped shoulders and straight neck, so retro and elegant. To fit 34-38 inch bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 508: Dainty leaf pattern summer top, this vintage pattern so sweet and feminine, to fit 32" inch bust but use size bigger needles for larger size, knitted in vintage 2ply so try modern 3ply. 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50
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Bestway 516: Great vintage knitting pattern for a bolero patten in simple stocking stitich to fit 32" bust and has special instructions for beginners, because it is so simple in stitcha and style it will be easy to add mor stitches and make a bigger size. Knitted in vintage 4ply, work tension square to see if modern 4ply will work or if a change of needles or even yarn will work better.late 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 523cr: Great vintage crochet pattern two ladies jumpers 1930. This pattern has two different designs, this one and the one below, both CROCHET worked in modern 3ply wool or no 20 cotton, always do a tension square and change needles if needed to get the correct tension. This one is in 'filet lace' and measures 36" - 37" bust. The cuffs, collar and waistband are in ribbed knitting. photocopy £1.99 (both designs) pdf £1.50 (both designs) |
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Bestway 525: Very pretty vintage CROCHET pattern for jumper to fit 34" bust. Worked in vintage 2ply shetland, try modern 4ply in a tension square this may work well. 1930's See CROCHET pages for more lovley crochet patterns photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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1940s Book Advert. Click on the advert to see it larger |
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Bestway 546L: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern 1930s: This pattern is from the late 1930s into the 1940s, a larger format than the small austerity size patterns of the later war years. Printed on nice paper. There are instructions for long or short sleeves jumper in pretty twisted stitch which gives the appearance of cable with out the cable needle, to fit up to 34 inch bust. Vintage 3ply sliky yarn is used, so try a modern 4ply perle or similar to get a sheen or just ordinary 4ply in a tension square, change needles if needed to get the correct measurements, try a large rneedle for a large size, but allow a bit more wool if you do this. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway554: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for a lacy bolero, great for that special occasion this summer! Knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply. To fit 34" bust, but easy to make larger by increase number of stitches, making an extra pattern or using larger needles or thicker wool. Remember to allow more wool if you are going to make it a bigger size. Late 1930's. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 557: Vintage knitting pattern for a dainty vest and knicker set knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 34"bust and 36" hips. 1940's pattern.Great for that surprise Christmas gift for a daughter or sister who loves nostalgic underwear. Try modern 4ply for a better fit. More underwear on our UNDERWEAR PAGE photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 571L: Lovely vintage ladies button neck jumper 1930s. This pattern has a lovely neck line with little buttons each side and a pretty pattern that look like small bunches of grapes or berries. Knitted in vintage 2ply so try modern 3ply to fit 33 inch bust, try larger needles or modern 4ply for a bigger size, but allow a little more wool if you do this. Nice deep rib and on the back it shows some of the patterns that were available at that time, just the begining of World War 2. (most of which you will find on this site) photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 594: Vintage knitting pattern for pretty undies set knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply to fit bust 32"-34", use larger needles to get a slightly bigger size.1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 595:Vintage knitting pattern for bolero with braid detail. Knitted in vintage 4ply so try mdoern double knitting in a tension square to see if needle size needs changed. To fit 34"-36" bust. Long or short sleeves. 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 598L: Great vintage ladies jumper cardigan knitting pattern 1940. This pattern is lovely, it is for what was called a jumper cardigan, with beautifully fitted shoulders and contrast collar and buttons. Knitted originally in a boucle, it can be knitted in any 4ply, just work a tension square and change needles if needed to get the sizing. The design is call a broken cable-rib. To fit 33-35 inch bust.
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Bestway 603cr: Great vintage string bag crochet pattern 1940. This pattern also has instuctions for a KNITTED hot water bottle cover and slippers. All vintage 3ply so a modern 4ply will work, but work tension square to make sure. Bag is crochet in vintag 3ply cotton, so try modern 20 but change hook if needed. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 620: Pretty vintage bolero to knit with short or long sleeves in 3ply. A dainty cable, very easy to knit in only 3 balls of 50g wool. 34 inch bust. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 629: Camisole, body belt!, kneecap warmers! and bedsocks - who could ask for anything more on a cold winters night? Knitted in vintage 3 and 4ply for men and women. However the little camisole or spencer is very sweet and knits up nicely in modern 4ply to fit approx 39" chest, with or without sleeves, use modern 3ply for a smaller size. If we have a very cold winter we could well use the other garments in this pattern. 1940's Photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 637: Vintage knitting pattern from the Late 1930's for a twin set with a mock cable panels knitted in vintage 3ply so try a modern 4ply in a tension square and adjust needle size if needed. To fit 34"-36" bust. Can be knitted to a bigger size by changing to double knitting wool. Allow more wool if you do this. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 641: A classy vintage knitting pattern for slipover or jerkin as they were called in the 1940's, good wartime standby this, under uniforms, suits or with skirts for the office and trousers for leisu re to keep out the chill when fuel was scarce. Will fit upto a 34" bust, knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply, easy cable with a square neckline, photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 642L: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for 1940s lacy bolero (or bed jacket) Great for evening or night wear or a sunny day special occassion. To fit 36 inch bust knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. Nice and easy to knit. In super condition. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 657: Vintage knitting pattern for a classic twin set, the great thing about these patterns is that you get two grments for one pattern. This smart jumper and ardigan are knitted in vintage 2ply which is similar to modern 3ply. For a range of 3ply wools and yarns in adult shades see www.bsk.co.uk these garment are to fit Jumper 34" bust and the cardigan 36" bust. 1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 684:This vintage knittig pattern is for waist coat and a bolero to fit bolero 36" bust and waist coat to fit 34" bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply for the waist coat, the bolero is knitted in vintage 4ply so see if there is need for a needles change.1930's photocopy for both patterns in the same leaflet £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 684-2: this is the waist coat from the above pattern knitted in 4ply to fit 34" bust. 1930's |
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Bestway 689:vintage knitting pattern for tailored jacket and pleated skirt. Late 1930's early 1940's. Knitted in vintage 4 ply work tension square you may need to use modern DK or change needles with modern 4ply. Instrucions for long or short sleeve jacket. To fit 34" bust and 37" hips, skirt length 27" this is adjustable. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 694: Vintage knitting pattern for simple to knit undies from the 1940's, knitted in stocking stitch with lacy borders. To fit upto a 36" bust. This is called a pantie-vest. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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*Bestway 699: Fabulous vintage 1930's knitting pattern for a dress, knitted in vintage 4ply and 2ply alternately on one thick and one thin needle. Needles used size 10 and 5 imperial or 3.25 or 5.50 metric. It is essential with this and all vintage patterns to work a tension square to see if the needles or ply needs changing, Modern double kntting and 3ply should work on this one. To fit 34 - 35 inch chest. and is 42.5 inches long, but this can be adjusted. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 707: Another pretty vintage jumper from 1940's, this vintage pattern is for a jumper, but the embroidered edges give it the effect of being jumper and a bolero - another wool saving idea for the knitter. Simple double moss stitch is used and simple embroidery to creaet a truely lovely retro look. Bust 34", knittedin vintage 3ply so use modern 4ply, work tension square. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 720:Vintage knitting pattern for shortsleeved jumper and a sleeveless pullover (tank-top) both knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. The jumper pictured here will measure 30" when knitted but due to the elasticity of the pattern will fit upto 36", so make sure your tension is correct for this one. late 1930's/early 1940's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 720-2: This is the sleeveless top included in the above pattern to fit 32" bust. Again knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. |
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Bestway 731: Great vintage knitting pattern for a striped jumper or knitted in a plain colour to fit 34"-36" knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in tension square - lovely pictures on the back page of other patterns in this series.1930's photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 733L: Great vintage ladies button-up jumper knitting pattern 1930s. This lovely pattern is called arrow head and the little cardigan or button up jumper is worked in vintage 3ply, so do a tension square in modern 4ply to see if this works better.Th measurement is 36 inch bust but the pattern explains how to make the jumper upto 6 sizes larger, by adding stitches. Remember to add more wool if you make a larger size. Instructions also included for the crocheted button on this little jumper. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 738: Great feather stitch little jumper, so neat and fresh. Knitted in vintage 2ply - subsitute modern 3ply, knits almost the same, try a tension square in case you need to change needle size. Due to the type of pattern this will expand to upto 38" bust. 1940's photocopy £1.99 (original pattern is in black and white) pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 743: Vintage knitting pattern for a short sleeved jumper from the late 1930's knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square to see if you need to change needles, to fit 34" chest. Yoke is knitted on 4 needles. Simple embroidery is worked alone yoke edge. Sleeves can be made shorter. photocopy £1.90 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 747L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern - a sweater for a star! 1940s Glam! Fabulous neckline with stand up collar and deep ribs at waist and cuff from the early 1940s. To fit 34 inch bust, worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply or to get a bigger size in double knitting on larger needles.(if you do this please allow extra wool) Aways work a tension square. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 755: Another fabulous vintage knitting pattern for a ladies dress from the late 1930's. Knitted in Bouclet wool on size 10 imperial needles. So could work out to modern 4ply, Bouclet was a fancy yarn with small flat bobbles along its lengeth, you can buy similar today, but watch the ply. Work a tension square and see what needles you might need with the wool you choose. Tension is 7st and 10 rows on size 10 (3.25mm) over stocking stitch. Fabulous detail on back see below. To fit 34" chest, 42" length. photocopy £1.99 pdf £1.50 |
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Bestway 755: Back view: more coming soon lots from the 1930's and 40's. |
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