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Angora 81: Great vintage ladies angora bolero knitting pattern late 1940s. This little bolero is worked in bell stitch. To fit 34-36 inch bust. I you wanted to a different yarn then try a double knitting wool - merino, alpaca or cashmere would be nice. Always work a tension square.
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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 revere 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. This is the other vintage knitting pattern in the above leaflet, also in vintage 4ply and to fit up to a 38" bust 1930's
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Bestway 481: Vintage knitting pattern for ladies 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
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Bestway 516: Great vintage knitting pattern for a bolero patten in simple stocking stitch from late 1930s. To fit 32" bust and has special instructions for beginners, because it is so simple in stitch and style it will be easy to add more 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.
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Bestway554: Fabulous vintage-ladies knitting pattern for a lacy bolero from the late 1930s, 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.
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Bestway 595:Vintage ladies knitting pattern for bolero with braid detail. Knitted in vintage 4ply so try modern double knitting in a tension square to see if needle size needs changed. To fit 34"-36" bust. Long or short sleeves.
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Bestway 620:Vintage ladies knitting pattern for bolero Pretty vintage bolero to knit with short or long sleeves in 3ply early 1940s. A dainty cable, very easy to knit in only 3 balls of 50g wool. 34 inch bust.
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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 occasion. To fit 36 inch bust knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. Nice and easy to knit.
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Bestway 678: Great vintage ladies bolero twin set knitting pattern from late 1930s. This little set is easy for beginners as it is in stocking stitch and moss stitch. Nice deep welt on the jumper, set in sleeves, square bolero. To fit bust 32 inches. Try modern 4ply for a 34 inch bust - always work a tension square.
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Bestway 679: Great vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern from late 1930s. This lovely pattern will give a chic touch of retro to any outfit evening or day time. Very easy and quick to knit. To fit 34-36 inch bust and is worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. Beads can be added for the evening sparkle.
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Bestway 684:Great vintage waistcoat and bolero knitting pattern 1930s. This is a lovely pattern with instructions for waistcoat 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 waistcoat, the bolero is knitted in vintage 4ply so see if there is need for a needles change. Always work a tension square.
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Bestway 745: Fabulous bolero knitting pattern from late 1930s modelled by Bette Davis. This neat little bolero is knitted in stocking stitch and moss stitch and has raised spots in contrast which are embroidered in wool after completion, ric-rac braid is also added. To fit 34-36 inch bust and is knitted in 4ply, always work a tension square.
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Bestway 751: Great vintage ladies angora bolero knitting pattern 1940s. This is the type of bolero worn by the film stars in the 1940s as shown here by Virginia Grey of M.G.M films. In a broad rib with round neck line and little sleeves - these can be made shorter for more modern look - but this is so chic, so retro - I love it! It can also be worked in modern 4ply. To fit 34-36 inch bust. Always work a tension square - Try Orkney Angora they have a lovely range of 4ply angora for sale. These little boleros make lovely simple bed jackets too!
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Bestway 856: Pretty vintage knitting pattern for bolero in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply - to fit 35" bust, but as a bolero it will fit up to 36". Very pretty, unusual neckline. Late 1930's
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Bestway 900L: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies bolero, so easy to knit and with that authentic retro look. The pattern is from the 1940s and fits 35 inch bust, knitted in vintage 3ply which is similar to modern 4ply now. Change up a size needles for 36" bust or down a size for a smaller. Always work a tension square. the sleeves can always be worked shorter or longer allow an extra 60g if working long sleeves and don't forget the shaping, this can be worked form another pattern in similar yarn, like Bestway 1279 below.
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Bestway 950: Lovely vintage pattern for a simple to knit sleeveless bolero. Great retro shape, neat and smart. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply to fit 30"-33", knit it in double knitting and it will work out a bit bigger - use size larger needles and allow a little more wool.
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Bestway 964: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for bolero style jacket from 1940s. This super wartime design is in an a easy check or basket stitch, set in sleeves and ultra short so gives a bolero look. Neat and smart to fit 34 inch bust and is knitted in a 3ply, try modern 4ply, a fine merino and see if you need to change needles.
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Bestway 1035: Lovely vintage pattern for vintage bolero to fit 34" bust, as this is such an easy design to make larger is not a problem, work a tension square to see how many stitches you knit to the inch in the wool you choose and then just add the amount of stitches you require for the extra inches, remember that you have added stitches when shaping the fronts and split the amount of stitches between the back and the two fronts. Great for the beach this one! 1940's
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Bestway 1254: Great ladies vintage sleeveless bolero knitting pattern 1940s. This little number is made in vintage 3ply, or modern 4ply, but always work a tension square in case you need to change needles. Very simple this one - to fit 32-34 inch bust, there is a slip over or tank top included in this pattern. Great ladies vintage sleeveless slip over or tank top knitting pattern. 1940s. This little number is made in vintage 3ply, or modern 4ply, but always work a tension square in case you need to change needles. Very simple this one - to fit 34 inch bust, there is a bolero included in this pattern,
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Bestway 1460L: Great vintage 1940s ladies bolero knitting pattern. Knitted in feather pattern and has a nice gentle curve and beautiful puffed sleeves. Quick and easy to knit in a vintage 3ply or modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. To fit 34 inch bust.
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Copleys 1469: Great vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern 1940s. This pattern has instructions for the pretty bolero knitted in double knitting - always work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 34-35 inch bust.
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Don Maid 229: Great vintage ladies jumper and bolero knitting patten from 1940s. This lovely pattern is for a striped jersey knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply and the bolero is knitted in angora, again try modern 4ply. To fit 32, 34 and 36 inch bust. Always work a tension square.
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Lavenda 818: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies square cut bolero 1940s. Lovely pattern with neat shoulders and square edges. Very easy to knit in vintage 4ply, so try modern double knitting in a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit bust 34-36.
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Lavenda 926: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for ladies bolero from late 1930s/early 1940s. This lovely shape is easy to knit and very smart. To fit 34-36 inch bust in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square.
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Lavenda 931: Great vintage knitting pattern for bolero and fair isle jumper, long or short sleeved, to fit bust 34"-36" two fabulous garments in one pattern! Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and see if you need to change needles to get required size. This is a 1940's pattern. A nice clear pattern in very good condition, trade stamp to front.
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LB344-Adrienne: Great vintage ladies summer bolero knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely wartime design has a simple pattern, nice curve and sleeves - you can always make the sleeves a bit shorter. To fit 34-35 inch bust and 36-37 inch bust. Try a modern fine 4ply or 3ply cotton. Always work a tension square. (See other boleros from 1940s and 1950s)
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NN11-6L: Great vintage ladies bolero style jacket knitting pattern form 1940s. This little midi jacket is knitting in vintage 3ply that would be the same as modern 4ply - always work a tension square. To fit 34 inch bust, neat and stylish with shaped shoulders, pads can be used in this style. The front is held by two buttons and a crochet loop, pretty reveres to collar with little fair isle.
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Patons 244L: Great ladies ANGORA bolero vintage knitting pattern 1940s. Fabulous pattern with cable band to fit 34 inch chest. Long sleeve version included. See links page for angora supplier Always work a tension square, A Old angora Fuzzy Wuzzy knitted to a modern 4ply tension and can be replaced by any modern 4ply or for a larger size us double knitting but if you do this please allow more yarn.
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Patons 401L-2: Lovely ladies vintage bolero knitting pattern 1950s. This is the one from a booklet a jumper and a cardigan pattern included. It is knitted in double knitting in a simple moss stitch and will fit 34 inch bust, but as can be seen form the design, it will fit a little larger or smaller. Very pretty, very retro. Knitted on large needles.
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Patons 909: Great vintage ladies evening bolero knitting pattern from late 1940s. This super design is knitted in 4ply angora (Fuzzy-Wuzzy) To fit 34-36 inch bust. Described as the shorter style. Looks great over an evening dress or a summer frock.
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Patons 973: Great vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely pattern so evocative of the era is knitted in vintage 2ply, so modern 4ply could be used as tension and needle size suggest this is the best modern alternative. Always work a tension square. To fit 34 inch bust.
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Penelope 1275: Great vintage ladies short sleeved bolero knitting pattern 1940s. Instructions for nice dressy bolero in chenille type yarn - you can get similar now a days or any velvety fancy yarn that will knit 4.5 stitches to one inch on no 9 needles (3.75mm) this one even has shoulder pads, but these can be omitted. To fit 32-34 inch bust.
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SS39-10-16L: Lovely vintage knitting pattern ladies bolero 1939. This little jacket, bolero shaped, is knitted in wool used double and on very large needles old imperial 3 (6.5mm). To fit bust 34-36 inches. Includes the lacy jumper underneath with stand up collar and short sleeves.
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SS39-8-4L: Pretty 1939 vintage CROCHET pattern bolero. Worked in a vintage 3ply to fit 34-36 inches. This little bolero is worked in loop design over a mesh, which is quick and easy to make.
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SS43-4-4l: Great vintage bolero knitting pattern from 1943. This wartime knitting pattern is so neat and useful with the buttons at the top. Unusual design, to fit 32-34 inch bust and is knitted in a wool that would be similar to modern fine double knitting or you could try 4ply with a change of needles. Always work a tension square. The cable has an interesting centre.
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Weldon 221: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for bolero with wool embroidery . To fit 34" bust knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. With diagram for embroidery on back.1930's
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Weldons 254L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern from 1940s for a bolero jacket. This little coatee is knitted in vintage 3ply, work a tension in a fine merino 4ply, should work, change needles if needed. to fit up to 36 inch bust. Lovely shape with scroll chain attached after completion. Small shoulder pads can be used to give the classic look.
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Weldon 266: Great vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern 1940s. There are instructions for a neat little striped bolero worked in a light and dark shade of vintage 3ply - try a tension square with modern 4ply and change needles if needed to get the correct tension for size. To fit 34-36 inch bust.
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Weldon 272:Great vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern 1940s. There are instructions for a bolero worked in vintage 4 ply - try a tension square with modern 4ply and change needles if needed to get the correct tension for size. The bobbles are embroidered on afterwards in the same wool, or a contrast might look nice. To fit 34 inch bust.
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Weldon 376: Great vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern 1940s. There are instructions for a neat lace bolero worked in vintage 3 ply - try a tension square with modern 4ply and change needles if needed to get the correct tension for size. Light and airy for the summer. To fit 33 inch bust.
To make a larger size try using a larger size needle or double knitting yarn.
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Weldon 466: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for two boleros 1940s. There are instructions for two little boleros, one is knitted in a neat cable stitch, the top one, and the other is crocheted in shell stitch. Both are worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 34-36 inch bust. (click for ladies crochet pages)
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Weldon 502: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies boleros 1940. There are instructions for two sweet little boleros, a lacy stitch and one with lacy stitch at the shoulders. To fit 34 inch bust, the top one and the other one is to fit 34-36 inch bust. Both worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed.
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Weldon A913: Great vintage ladies angora bolero knitting pattern 1940s. There are instructions for long or short sleeves, can also be knitted in ordinary 4ply yarn. Angora from this era knitted as modern 4ply. The cuffs and rib bands are knitted in ordinary 4ply. Knitted with raglan sleeves for nice tailored fit - very smart - would look nice as evening wear or wedding.
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