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WHERE VINTAGE 3PLY IS STATED TRY USING MODERN 4PLY - WORK TENSION SQUARE FIRST TO SEE IF A CHANGE OF NEEDLES IS NEEDED. |
Pennine 622LF: Great vintage ladies fair isle twin set knitting pattern. This pretty set has floral panels down the front of cardigan and across the yoke of the short sleeved jumper. Knitted in vintage 3ply which will be similar to a modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. To fit 34 inch bust. There is a chart for this one. colour pdf £1.50 |
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PW48-3LF: Great vintage ladies fair isle jumper knitting patten from 1940. This design won first prize in a knitting completion just after the war. 14 colours are used in this one, with a deep rib and round neck. Knitted in 3ply on fine needles to fit 38 bust. Colours suggested are black, cyclamen, lime, light mauve, dark mauve, light puce, dark puce, blue, purple, gold, royal, light green, dark green and lemon. Always work a tension square. there are charts for this one.
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PWC 917LF: Great vintage ladies fair isle knitting pattern from 1940s. This elegant fitted waist coat is knitted in vintage 3ply which was similar to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square, white and Viridian (dark bluey green) was used in the original and colours that you like will work. To fit 34-36 inch bust.
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Reveille K23: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern. This design is of the famous Willow Pattern summer house shown by film star Zena Marshall To fit 34-36 inch bust and knitting in vintage 3ply wool, so try both modern 3ply and modern 4ply in a tension square to see which gives you the best tension. Suggested to knit in white with royal blue design, closes back of neck with press studs. Not charted.
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Reveille K30: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern. This design is of Big Ben and Tower Bridge. To fit 34-36 inch bust and knitting in vintage 3ply wool, so try both modern 3ply and modern 4ply in a tension square to see which gives you the best tension. Not charted. Suggested to knit in pale blue with navy and white.
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Reveille K31: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern. This check design was very popular at the time and the little scarf is an added bonus. Diagonal pockets are a smart touch and the deep rib adds that chic style of the era. To fit 34 inch bust and knitting in vintage 3ply wool, so try both modern 3ply and modern 4ply in a tension square to see which gives you the best tension.
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SK020-Gwenda: Great vintage ladies jacket knitting pattern in fair isle from 1940s. This well fitting jacket is knitted in vintage 3ply that would probably be similar to modern 3ply. to fit 32-34 in bust. Work on larger needles or 4ply for a larger size, instructions included extra ball of wool would be needed. Chart present.
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Spider 189: Fabulous vintage fair isle knitting pattern for ladies jumper, beret and gloves from 1930s. This stunning pattern is knitted in vintage 3ply that would have been similar to modern 4ply, always work a tension square. To fit bust 34 inches. Colours suggested are natural base with red, yellow, dark brown, blue and green. Delightful butterfly design. This one is a challenge, but what a beautiful design! There are some pictures on the back page of other patterns by this firm most of which you will find on my site.
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Spider Wools 200: Great vintage knitting pattern for jumper and cardigan, lovely pattern from the late 1940s, worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 34 inch bust. Jumper pattern has instructions for long and short sleeves. pdf £1.50 |
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GSS-1: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies scarf, gloves and socks and stockings 1940s. This pattern is for the fair isle socks, gloves and scarf, also the Herringbone stockings as shown here. The scarf is 30 inch long has fair isle at both ends, the socks fit 9.5 inches foot and the gloves 6.50-6.75 inches hand. Socks are knitted on two needles and then 4 needles for the foot. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. pdf £1.50 |
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GSS-2: Great vintage fair isle ladies hat and gloves set 1941. This little set is so pretty and worked in vintage 3ply, so work a tension square and try modern 4ply. Colours suggest for this little cap and gloves are blue, red, yellow and green and also requires set of 4 size 11 (3mm) needles for part of the knitting and a set of 5 no9 (3.75mm) needles as well as a set of 4 size 12 (2.75). If you would like to purchase some old double pointed needles let me know and I will see if I have any of the size that you require. Gloves are worked on 4 needles.
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GSS-4: Great vintage knitting pattern for fair isle gloves with chart 1940s. Knitted in vintage 3ply on four no 13 (2.25) needles, to give a firm close fabric to keep out the cold. Try a tension square in modern 4ply and see if this works better. Requires three or more shades.
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GSS-9: Very pretty vintage knitting pattern for ladies fair isle mittens 1940s. There is a nice clear easy to follow chart for this pattern. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. Knitted on 4 needles (this is really easier than it sounds, or you can use a circular needle if you prefer.) To fit average hand. Original used yellow and green.
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GSS-19: Fabulous vintage ladies fair isle bonnet and mittens knitting pattern 1940s. This is so pretty and so typical of the times. I even had a set similar to this in the 1950s. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square, there are several charts for this one. The mittens have gauntlet style cuffs to keep out the cold - great for watching the skiing or nice long tramps through the snow. Bonnet measures 18 inches round face.
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Stitchcraft-SC12-22L: Great vintage jumper for young ladies with the love of horses from late 1940s. Knitted in 3ply, so try modern 4ply and change needles if needed. To fit 30-32 inch bust. This one can be knitted in 4ply on size larger needles to fit 34 inch bust. Always work at tension square. Chart for horses head.
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SS3-48LF: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies ribbed jumper with fair isle trim 1948. This elegant jumper is knitted in a 3ply yarn, so work a tension square in a modern fine 4ply merino wool or 3ply and change needle if needed. Chart for the fair isle trim provided. To fit 34-36 inch bust - shoulder pads can be used as shown in picture.
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SS7-48LF: Great vintage ladies waist coat knitting pattern from 1948. This super waist coat or vest is knitted in a 3ply, so try a tension square in a fine merino 4py or modern 3ply and see if tension works or you need to change needles. To fit 32-34 inch bust. Chart is included.
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SS8-48LF: Great vintage ladies slip over or sleeveless pullover knitting pattern from 1948. This slip over or tank top and socks to match. This design is knitted in a 3ply, so try a tension square in a fine merino 4py or modern 3ply and see if tension works or you need to change needles. To fit 32-34 and 34-36 inch bust.
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SS12-48LF: Great vintage ladies slip over knitting pattern, known as a tank top from 1948. There are instructions for this smart little top to fit 32-34 inch bust knitted in vintage 3ply that should be similar to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. Colour suggested that would be of the time are white with red and navy. Chart for design.
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SS13-48LF: Great vintage ladies jacket knitting pattern 1948. There are instructions for this smart jacket to fit 34-36 inch bust knitted in vintage 4ply that should be similar to modern double knitting. Always work a tension square. Chart for design.
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SS16-48sw: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies fair isle swim suit or or sun suit. To fit 32-34 inch bust and worked to a tension of 3ply. always work a tension square. Very easy to make, try 4ply for a larger size.
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SS40-5LF: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern in fair isle from 1940s. There are instructions for this short or long sleeved classic fair isle jumper with all over diamond design, small chart to assist with pattern. To fit 33-35 inch bust. Knitted in 3ply. There are some nice shade available now on the internet in this fine wool - worth the effort! Set in sleeves with plain colour ribs.
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SS40-8LF: Great vintage ladies fair isle cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely design has set in sleeves and a V neck with lovely panel or fair isle at waist and above cuffs. Knitted in vintage 3ply that should work well in modern 4ply - always work a tension square. There is a chart for this one. To fit 34-36 inch bust
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SS40-11F: Great vintage ladies fair isle twin set knitting pattern form 1940s. This stunning twin set is knitted in a vintage 3ply that will knit well in modern 3ply or 4ply with a change of needle size. The jumper can have long or short sleeves. Always work a tension square. Small chart for the pattern. Instructions on how to work fair isle with this one. To fit 34-36.
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SS41-1-7L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for jacket from 1941. This super shaped jacket is knitted in 4ply, always work a tension square. The large buttons are crocheted over a button mould, but you can use ordinary buttons, or large vintage button. To fit 34-36 inch bust. The red piping is hand knitted when coat is completed.
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SS43-10-4: Fair Isle Jumper: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies two colour jumper from 1943. This smart jumper is to fit 31-33 and 33-35 inch bust and is knitted in vintage 3ply which should work well in modern 4ply. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed. Although it appears to be a fair isle the design is a two colour stocking stitch with a slip stitch pattern that moves the wool from one colour to the other. Easy to work. V neck with 3 buttons. pdf £1.50 |
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SS44-67-3: Fair Isle Slipover: Great ladies vintage CROCHET pattern for a slipover from 1943. This slipover, or tank top has contrast bands and can easily use up all those odd balls of wool laying around. Nice pattern of simple trebles. Two buttons at shoulder. Rib in is knitted as is the armhole edging. Always work a tension square.
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SS44-67-4: Fair Isle Jumper: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for fair isle jumper from 1943. This style is knitted in modern 4ply to fit 32-34 inch bust. With short sleeves. See on the right for colour suggestion. Small chart included.
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SS47-10-4: Great vintage ladies fair isle knitting pattern for jumper from 1947. This pretty set also has instructions for the plain hat and gloves. The deep rib and roll neck are in a plain colour to match the hat and gloves. To fit 34-36 inch bust and is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply and change needles if needed. Set in sleeves and a lovely shape make this a smart set for the slopes.
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SS47-10-8LF: Great vintage ladies fair isle jumper knitting pattern from 1947. This one it is suggested is worked in black and white to make a striking statement. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 34-36 inch bust. There is a chart for this one, it has fitted three quarter sleeves and a super 40's shape, both back and front have the design, but the sleeves, as can be seen from the picture have a broad band of colour, neat round neck with opening at seam for press studs or buttons.
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SS48-04-9FI: Great vintage ladies mock fair isle knitting pattern from 1940s. This sweet design in knitted in a vintage 3ply that should work in modern 4ply. To fit 32-34 inch bust. Although not true fair isle this stitch gives the impression of delicate fair isle. Worked in three colours with a slip stitch producing the crosses. Nice deep rib. Always work a tension square. pdf £1.50 |
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SS49-5-6LF: Lovely vintage fair isle ladies knitting pattern 1949. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square, colours suggested are black, blue, red with a white ground. To fit 34 inch bust, nice fitted waist and super buttons.
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SS49-10-14LF: Great vintage ladies long line cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s, This lovely cardigan with nipped in waist and round neck is knitted in 3ply to fit 36-38 inch bust. Charted. Always work a tension square. You could try a fine 4ply similar to Merino in a tension square and change needle if needed. pdf £1.50 |
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SS49-10-10L: Great vintage ladies fair isle jumper knitting pattern from 1949. This fashionable dolman jumper with fair isle yoke to to fit 35-37 inch bust and is knitted in a fine 4ply with a 4ply angora for the fair isle. You can work the fair isle in the same wool as used for the bottom half if you p refer. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed.
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Sunday Graphic-1: Great vintage fair isle knitting pattern ladies jumper late 1940s. This little jumper is very sweet and knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square To fit 34 inch bust. I think they are reindeer! Only two colours are used a light yarn and a dark one.
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SW11LF: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern with heraldic swans from 1948. This lovely jumper is modelled by Ann South who starred in the Anna Karenina with Vivian Leigh. The jumper is knitted in vintage 3ply, so modern 4ply should work well, to fit 36 inch bust. There is a chart for the motif.
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SW17LF: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern with fair isle neckline from 1948. This is a demur classic jersey from the 1940s, bringing elegance and smartness to a classic set in sleeve jumper. This one buttons at the back of the neck. It is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square.
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Target 656: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for ladies jumper form 1940s. This super pattern has a nice easy to work yoke with fair isle detail. Nice deep welt and fitted well. To fit 34-36 inch bust. There is a small chart for this one. The yarn used is similar to modern 4ply, always work a tension square.
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Target 726: Lovely vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumper from late 1940s. This one is easy to work and has all the flair and style of the 1940s as the era evolved into the 1950s. Deep rib welt, slash neck and neat shape. Knitted in a yarn that would be similar to modern 4ply. There are instructions for long or short sleeves. To fit 32, 34 and 36 inch bust.
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Target 1033: Great vintage ladies fair isle waist coat knitting pattern from 1940s. This super design is neat and smart, fits beautifully and is knitted in vintage 3ply but will work well with modern 4ply - always work a tension square. To fit 34 inch bust. Great for chill summer days in the office or out and about. pdf £1.50 |
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Target 1036: Great vintage ladies twins et with fair isle panels from 1940s. This pattern is so neat and smart, a twin set that fits well and is easy to knit. The rib design give that close fitting, elegant retro look and the panels are easy to work with the small chart provided. Knitted in vintage 3ply that should work well as modern 4ply to fit 34-36 inch bust. The jumper has short sleeves, but as the cardigan has long ones it would be easy to make the jumper a long sleeve jumper.
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Target 1082: Vintage fair isle knitting pattern for ski jumper with skiers as motif across front and fir trees at cuffs. From the late 1940s. Worked in vintage 4ply, so work a tension square to see if you need to change needles. To fit34"-36" bust colours suggested royal blue with green, red, light blue yellow and black oddments. Great for the slopes in January 2018 pdf £1.50 |
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TC675LF: Great vintage ladies fair isle knitting pattern for peasant style jackets. There are instructions for both shown. To fit 34 inch bust in double knitting for the Viennese embroidered jacket on the right. The fair isle jacket in fair isle to fit 34-36 inch bust, is knitted in vintage 3ply that should knit to a modern 4ply. pdf £1.50 |
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Templeton 812: Great vintage ladies fair trimmed twinset in rib 1940s knitting pattern. This elegant and slim fitting duo is so easy to knit. It is a rib with the fair isle design in stocking stitch. The beautiful shape is made by increasing once basic rib welt has been worked up towards the bust line. The v neck on the cardigan allows the yoke design to seen. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 34-36 inch bust. To give this set authenticity try the colours suggested, pink for the main colour with black and white in the fair isle. Always work a tension square.
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Templetons 829LF: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. Button at shoulder little jumper with flowers on the front. To fit 34 inches. Knitted in a vintage 3ply or modern 3ply ( you could try a modern fine 4ply) Always work a tension square.
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