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Ladies fuller figure knitting pattern    

Angora 160: Great vintage ladies angora cardigan knitting pattern. To fit 34-36 and 38-40 inch bust. Knitted in a double knitting angora/wool mix. 20 buttons! Quick and easy to knit, short sleeves.

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Vintage ladies polo neck jumper

Angora 172: Great vintage ladies polo neck jumper knitting pattern. To fit 30-32, 34-36, 38-40 inch bust and knitted in a double knitting type of angora or you could use any double knitting wool. Always work a tension square. Really usual design with super collar and small zip at back or neck. Slimming style - stunning. I love this one and if I get time will have a go at it for winter.

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vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern 1940s

Bairnswear 417: Great vintage ladies jacket knitting pattern form 1930s. This super design for a the fuller figure is to fit 41-42 inch bust. It is knitted in vintage 4ply, try modern 4ply to see if this will work as the tension indicates it should. Always work a tension square.

 

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bairnswear knitting pattern from late 1940s for ladies larger size cardigan

Bairnswear 600: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for easy to knit cardigan from late 1940s. This design is both elegant and flattering in its simplicity for the fuller figure. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 42, 44 and 46 inch bust.

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vintage ladies cardigna knitting pattern for the fuller figure from 1930s

Bestway 132L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern from 1930s for the fuller figure. There are two design in this pattern both are knitted in a wool that would be similar to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 40 and 42 inch bust.

 

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vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern in larger sizes Bestway 415L: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern for fuller figure from 1930s. There are instructions for a long sleeved cardigan with deep rib and crocheted buttons. Interesting stitch is easy to work that allows the design to fit up to a 42 inch bust.

 

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vintage ladies cardigna for the fuller figure from 1940s Bestway 961: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for fuller figure cardigan from 1940s. To fit 40, 42 and 44 inch bust in classic basket stitch rib that is slimming. Always work a tension square and try modern 4ply and change needle size if needed.

 

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1940s Wartime Fair Isle Short Sleeve Jumper knitting pattern

Bestway 1720: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for a collared jumper with fair isle borders 1940s.  Simple but very retro, this lovely vintage fair isle knitting pattern is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. To to fit 40" bust, has a little collar with fair isle and bands at the short sleeve edges, instructions also for long sleeves. Cardigan to match below Bestway 1721.

 

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Fair Isle Cardigan vintage Ladies knitting pattern

Bestway 1721: Great cardigan knitting pattern with fair isle border to match the jumper above - at last, been trying to find this one for a while. I like to get the twin sets together when I can. This is from the 1940's and is knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. It actually says in the instructions, if you use 8 (4mm) needles it will knit up to 43" bust! The actual pattern calls for size 11 (3mm) and 13 (2.25mm) for the ribs.  LARGER SIZE matches jumper above - Bestway 1720

 

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vintage fair isle knitting pattern

Bestway 1807: Great ladies vintage knitting pattern for a jumper with Fair Isle borders, with short sleeves 1940s. This one is knitted in vintage 3ply. To fit 38 - 40 inch bust. Try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. Matching cardigan is below.

 

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vintage ladies fair isle cardigan pattern from 1940s Bestway 1808:  Great ladies vintage knitting pattern for a cardigan with Fair Isle borders, with short sleeves 1940s. This one is knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in a tension square. The matching jumper above is 1807. To fit 38 - 40 inch bust. Try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed.

 

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fuller figure knitting pattern for 42 to 46 inch bust twinset from 1940s

Bestway A2539: Great vintage knitting pattern from the 1940's. This easy to knit, classic cardigan and jumper is to fit 42, 44 and 46 inch bust. Set in sleeves with V neck to cardigan and small pockets. Round neck jumper with short sleeves. Knitted in modern 4ply, always work a tension square and allow a little extra wool if you decide to put a pattern on this one.

 

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Vintage ladies bolero

Bestway B3102: Great vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern. Up to the minute bolero in DK, short or three quarter sleeves, simple design, easy to knit. To fit 34-40 inch bust.

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vintage 1920s cotton jumper knitting patterns

Cotton Jumper 95: Great vintage 1920s ladies jumper knitting pattern. Super pattern with two designs to be knitted in cotton no5 and no30  and no20 on  size 12 needles (2.75mm). There are instructions for the collared blouse which should fit 40-44 inch bust and the button through jumper for about 32-33 inch bust, but both should be easy to adjust to most sizes as it gives clues how to do this in the text. There are line drawings of pieces so that it can be planned as a smaller or large size. Fascinating pattern with French origins, but written in English.

 

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Vintage knitting pattern ladies bolero and shrug

Golden Eagle 1195L: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for ladies bolero and shrug. This is such a lovely pattern with three different styles of bolero, better know these days as shrugs. They are all in 30-32, 34-36, 38-40 inch bust knitted in a chunky yarn a bit thicker than Aran on really large needles imperial sizes 000 and 1 (10mm and 7.5mm). Always work a tension square in the yarn you choose and change needles to get the correct tension. Nice easy styles as well. Very retro unusual for the time in this thick yarn.

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vintage ladies embroidered jumper knitting pattern from 1940s

Ladyship 2046: Great vintage ladies classic embroidered jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. This one shows how you can make a plain classic jumper into one that could be fair isle by embroidery. Very pretty. To fit 39-40 inch bust and is knitted in vintage 3ply wool, so try a modern 4ply in a tension square. Fastened at back with 4 small buttons, the embroidery design will give shape and is slimming.

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vintage ladies knitting patten form ladyship 2053

Ladyship 2053: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for ladies lacy jumper from 1940s. This lovely jumper is knitted in a yarn that will probably knit to a modern 4ply, always work a tension square. Three quarter sleeves and a round neck are very flattering. To fit 39-41 inch bust.

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vintage ladies fuller figure twin set knitting pattern from 1930s Lavenda 149: Great vintage ladies fuller figure twin set knitting patten from 1930s. This elegant set is knitted in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply in a tension square. This set is to fit 38 and 40 inch bust, has a deep rib and slimming panels of design at front and on sleeves.

 

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Vintage knitting pattern ladies cardigan

Lavenda 424: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for cardigan. This lovely design is for the fuller figure 40 inch bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply that should knit well in modern 4ply. Always work a tension square.

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Cardigan knitting pattern

Lavenda 447L: Lovely vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern. To fit 36-40 bust. Knitted in double knitting wool, always work a tension square.  Nice retro style with V neck.

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vintage ladies cardigan for fuller figure Lavenda 453: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for ladies cardigan. This classic design with low V  double breasted style  was so popular and not only neat but elegant, great for the office. Super deep rib and lovely shape. The dolman style includes knitting the sleeves in with the back and the fronts, less sewing up, great fit. To fit 36-38 and 38-40 inch bust and is knitted in a vintage 3ply that knits to a modern 3ply which gives that nice elegant look. Always work a tension square.

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vintage ladies knitting pattern for edge to edge jacket

Lavenda 669:  Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for edge to edge jacket. This lovely design is for the fuller figure 36-40 inch bust. Knitted in vintage 4ply that should knit well in modern 4ply. Always work a tension square.

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vintage ladies knitting pattern for V neck cardigan

Lavenda 950: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for V neck cardigan. This lovely design with lace panels at front is for the fuller figure 38-42 inch bust. Knitted in vintage 4ply that should knit well in modern 4ply. Always work a tension square.

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vintage ladies knitting pattern for V neck jacket Lavenda 957: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for V neck jacket. This lovely design in a fancy rib is for the fuller figure 40, 43 and 46 inch bust. Knitted in vintage double knitting wool that should knit well in modern double knitting. Always work a tension square.

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vintage ladies twinset fuller figure knitting pattern lavenda 960 1930s Lavenda 960: Great vintage ladies twin set with lace panels, knitting pattern from 1930s. This super design has a deep rib, lace panels in front of cardigan and jumper is worked in the lace design all over with short sleeves or long sleeves. So this is truly two patterns in one! Although it says to work in a 3ply, try modern 4ply in a tension square as this is the ply that the tension and needles suggests. To fit 40-42 inch bust, for smaller size try working in modern 3ply.

 

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vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern 994 1940s

Lavenda 994: Great vintage ladies twinset knitting pattern from the late 1930s. This is a super pattern with flick back collar on the cardigan and nice deep welt. Elegant and nice fitting. Jumper and cardigan can be made with either long or short sleeves and worked in vintage 3ply, so try  modern 4ply. Always work a tension square, this set will fit 40-42 inch bust and has instructions for shoulder pads if you wish to use them.

 

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vintage fuller figure ladies cardigan knitting pattern from 1950

LCLux50FF: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies cardigan. This design flatters the fuller figure beautifully with shawl collar, shaped bottom edge and wide bands of slimming plaited stitch. Knitted in 4ply to fit 40-42 inch bust. Always work a tension square.

 

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ladies v neck jumper vintage knitting pattern gearge lee 1031 from 1950s Lee 1031: Great vintage ladies jumper with lace panel at front knitting pattern. This one is knitted in vintage 2ply that would be similar to modern 3ply. Delicate, soft and very feminine, with leaf design in knitted lace. To fit 40-42 inch bust.

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vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern Lee Target 1452: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern. This smart retro jumper has unusual fasting at neck and fancy raglan shaping. Deep rib and neck line with nice easy stocking stitch for the rest. To fit 32-34, 36-38 and 40-42 inch bust. Worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square.

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vintage ladies Aran style cardigan Lee Target 1459: Great vintage ladies Aran style cardigan. This is an unusual design for a ladies cardigan with Aran style cables ad knots in a super pattern - always looking for something different. To fit 34-36 and 38-40 inch bust in double knitting.

 

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vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern Lee Target 1501: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern. This neat stylish jumper has large buttons, mock pockets and scoop neckline. There are instructions for hand and machine knitting in a modern 4ply - always work a tension square. To fit 34-36 and 38-40 inch bust.

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vintage feather and fan knitting pattern summer top

Marriners 266: Great vintage feather and fan knitting pattern summer top in fine vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply and work a tension square To fit 32"-33", 37"-38" 42"-43" on one size of needle and 34"-36", 39"-41" and 44"-46" on larger needles as given in pattern, nice generous sizes from 32"-46" bust.

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smart vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern

Marriners 336: Very smart vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern. This lovely cardigan is knitted in a wool that was possibly 3ply, so would knit up in modern 4ply - work tension square first. Stylish ray yoke gives nice fit. Fits sizes 32" to 42" bust.

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ladies winter jumper vintage knitting pattern

Marriners 418L: Fabulous ladies winter jumper vintage knitting pattern. This jumper is stunning with its simple rib design and fringed large collar and perky little hat to match - I love this pattern and am certainly going to knit this one this winter. Worked in double knitting wool to fit bust 34-36, 38-40 and 42-44, nice range of sizes for this one.

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vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern

Marriners 453: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern. Pretty autumn jumper in vintage 3ply to fit 34"-40" bust. Try modern 4ply in a tension square. Get the retro look this autumn.

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vintage ladies mohair jacket knitting pattern

Marriner 486: Great vintage ladies mohair jacket knitting pattern. To fit 33-35, 36-38 and 39-41, always work a tension square. Lovely design. Mofair was 80% mohair and 20% wool. Always work a tension square.

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vintage ladies jacket knitting pattern Marriner 625: Great vintage ladies jacket knitting pattern. This design is knitted in a thick yarn known as Halyard, and would have been similar to a chunky that knits to 6 stitches  and 9 rows 5cm on size 8mm needles. To fit 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 inch bust.

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vintage fuller figure cardigan 1940s knitting pattern

Minerva 5: Great vintage knitting pattern from early 1940s. This design is to fit 40-42 inch bust, due to the give in the design should fit up to a 44 inch bust.  Knitted in sports wool that would be similar to modern double knitting wool. Always work a tension square. Nice long line and super cables. Nice Aran look without the bulk.

 

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vintage knitting pattern from 1940s Minerva 8: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern from early 1940s. This design has a flattering long line with ribbed waist and shoulders and a roll collar . To fit 38-40 inch bust. Nice winter cardigan with that retro feel. Try modern 4ply, always work a tension square.

 

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ladies cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s for a fuller figure Minerva 10: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern from early 1940s. To fit 36-38, 38-40 and 40-42. This design has a flattering long line with cable detail on the pockets and at yoke - even the button band has this detail - beautiful styling. Lovely shape. Nice winter cardigan with that retro feel. Try modern 4ply, always work a tension square.

 

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vintage ski jumper and hat knitting pattern Mountain Maid 57: Great vintage ski jumper and hat knitting pattern. How cool is this! To fit 32-34 and 36-38 finished jumper will measure 36 inches and 40 inches at bust - as this is designed to go over another jumper for outdoor cold weather wear. Chart to follow, hat to match. The yarn suggest is no longer available but a chunky or thick Aran that knits to 5-6 stitches to an inch (2.5cm) on size old 7 (4.50mm).

 

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vintage ladies waist coat knitting pattern

Mountain Maid 289: Great vintage ladies waist coat knitting pattern. This very pretty pattern is to fit 36-38 inch bust and is knitted in double knitting, sizes 40-42 inch chest. This super style has small pockets and mitered points, super styling.

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vintage ladies 1930 fuller figure jumper

MW14-MavisFF: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumper from the 1930s. Flattering retro style for the fuller figure. To fit 40 bust. Knitted in 4ply, always work a tension square, needles suggest a light airy design.

 

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vintage knitting pattern from1 930s for the fuller figure

MW5-Maureen: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1930s. This design has a filled jabot, which was very popular back then, but as it is knitted separately it can be omitted. This lacy jumper is to fit 38-40 inch bust so flattering for the fuller figure. Knitted in 4ply, but always work a tension square.

 

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vintage ladies jumper and cardigan to fit the fuller figure

Patons SC26: Great vintage ladies jumper and cardigan to fit the fuller figure. This easy to knit set is to fit 40, 42 and 44 inch bust, with deep welt on both cardigan and jumper, raglan sleeves and the jumper has a neat collar and long sleeves. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square.

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern

Patons SC28: Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern. This set is to fit 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42 inch bust. It is knitted in 3ply, try modern 3ply for this elegant, light weight classic cardigan and jumper. Always work a tension square. Both have a V neck and the jumper has a collar.

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern
vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern

Patons SC65: Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern. This classic design is to fit 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, and 48 inch bust. With raglan sleeves and being light weight is great for that retro look in the summer. So easy to knit, a lace pattern band could be added if needed.

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern
ladies fuller figure twinset large sizes 1940s

Patons 100L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for the fuller figure from 1940s. Pretty panels for slimming effect on this lovely retro twin set to fit 44, 46, and 48 inch bust - see below for the jumper. Knitted in 3ply so try modern 4ply, always work a tension square.

 

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vintage ladies fuller figure bigger size knitting pattern 1940s
vintage ladies twinset knitting pattern form 1940s

Patons 266L: Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern from 1940s. This is a super pattern with lots of possibilities. There are instructions for long or short sleeve jumper and a cardigan in the same pattern or in stocking stitch. To fit 38-40 inch bust and knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. Nice squared shoulders and tailored look - very '40s.

 

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vintage ladies twinset knitting pattern from 1950s Patons 494L: Great vintage ladies cable panel twin set knitting pattern 1940s. This one is very smart with cable ropes at front and at neck and sleeve edges of the jumper. Knitted in vintage crepe which was a tight twisted yarn that knitted to a tension just between modern 3ply and 4ply - work a tension square in the yarn that you choose and change needles to get the correct size. To fit 36, 38 and 40 inch bust. Jumper fastened with a small zip, but buttons can be used. See below for jumper. You get both lots instructions in one pattern.

 

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vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumpers

Patons 745: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumpers. Three lovely figure flattering design for the fuller figure, to fit 40, 42 and 44 inch bust.  The design with floral bands has small chart for fair isle panel. The chevron style (Vandyke) nice shape with deep rib and the shaped panel is also flattering. The other design is called White Wings and has a large plain collar, again a lovely shape. All are knitted in 3ply, elegance and charm from the decade of style. Always work a tension square.

 

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vintage ladies cardigan to fit 46 to 50 inch bust

Patons 841: Great vintage ladies cardigan and jumper from 1940s. This super design to fit 46, 48 and 50 inch bust. Knitted in 3ply for elegance, well worth the effort this one. The pretty lave pattern of cardigan is repeated in panels for the jumper, interesting neck line for jumper with little collar and bow. Jumper can always be made with long sleeves as in the cardigan. Nice deep rib.

 

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vintage ladies fuller figure cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s Patons 890FF: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for cardigan from 1940s. This lovely design is for the fuller figure 40-42 inch bust. With set in sleeves and pattern at shaping and fronts. Knitted in vintage 2ply knitting  wool that should knit well in modern 3ply or for a larger size try 4ply. Knitted in a decorative bobble design with short sleeves, great for the summer and those retro meets! Always work a tension square.

 

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vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern

Poppleton 1041: Great  vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern. Lovely little bolero in the Magyar style with wide borders to sit on the waist. Worked in double knitting to fit 34-36 and 38-40 inch bust. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed.

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vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern for fuller figure Poppletons 1053: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern for fuller figure. Knitted in modern 4ply to fit 38, 40 and 42 inch bust. Always work a tension square. This cardigan has a ribbed shawl collar, no rib at bottom edge and raglan sleeves.

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vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern for fuller figure Poppletons 1062: Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern for fuller figure. Knitted in modern 4ply to fit 38, 40 and 42 inch bust. Always work a tension square. Jumper has short sleeves and interesting neckline with large buttons.  The cardigan has a V neck. Nice deep rib , elegant and unusual. Set in sleeves.

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern for fuller figure Poppletons 1064: Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern for fuller figure. Knitted in modern 4ply to fit 38, 40 and 42 inch bust. Always work a tension square. Jumper has short sleeves, the cardigan has a small shawl collar, super deep rib and very wide button band. Set in sleeves.

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vintage waistcoat knitting pattern from 1940s to fit 38-40 inch bust

SS-5-FF: Great vintage ladies waistcoat knitting pattern from 1940s. This design is for a two colour waistcoat to fit 38-40 inch bust and is knitted in 4ply, always work a tension square. Any light and dark combination works - red and white, gold and black, green and black, stone and dark brown, red and stone, etc. Lovely shape and figure flattering.

 

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vintage ladies lace jumper knitting pattern form 1940s SS-10-FF: Great vintage knitting pattern for lace jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. This deign is in two sizes 38-40 and 40-42 inch bust. Knitted in a 4ply, try a tension square first. Nice easy diamond lace design.

 

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vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1950s fuller figure

SS22-2-FF: Great vintage ladies jumper pattern from 1940s. This really retro design has angora trim and vintage 3ply, both should knit as modern 4ply. Always work a tension square, beautiful fit. One of my first adult knitting projects for my mother when I was 14 years old was a spot version of this type of jumper in deep green with yellow angora. This one is to fit 37-39 inch bust.

 

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vintage ladies cardigan knitting patten for the fuller figure 1950s

SS22-5-FF: Great vintage ladies V neck cardigan for the fuller figure knitting pattern from 1940s. This one is to fit 40-42 inch bust and is in a bobble rib with deep V and deep welts, very retro with set in sleeves. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square.

 

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vintage ladies dolman cardigan knitting pattern for the fuller figure

SS22-7-FF: Great vintage classic dolman knitting pattern for cardigan for the fuller figure from 1940s. To fit 38-42 inch bust and knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Lovely deep rib, elegant classic fit.

 

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vintage ladies jacket knitting pattern for the fuller figure 1940s

SS22-8-FF: Great vintage ladies jacket knitting pattern for the fuller figure from 1940s. This stylish jacket with shaped front and super slimming lines is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 42-44 inch chest, the shape of the cables help to create a slimming look.

 

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vintage 1940s suit knitting pattern for ladies with fuller figures

SS22-11-FF: Great vintage ladies cardigan suit knitting pattern for the fuller figure from 1940s. This slimming style suit is knitted in a bouclé, with a darker shade for the skirt with accents on the toning cardigan. To fit 38-40 inch bust and  40-42 inch hips. This bouclé should be nearer a 4ply tension although knitted in smaller needles for firmer fabric result. Don't forget the tension square this will help - there are many bouclé still on the market or use a modern 4ply that will knit to this tension. 8 stitches to an inch on size 12 needles (2.75mm) Well shaped and very retro.

 

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vintage ladies book with fashiond for the fuller figure knitting pattern from the 1950s

SS22-17-FF: Great vintage ladies classic fancy stitch twin set from 1940s for the fuller figure. This one is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Nice easy trellis pattern. To fit 41-43 inch bust.

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vintage ladies fancy twinset knitting pattern for fuller figure 1940s
vintage dress knitting pattern for the lady with a fuller fugure 1940s SS22-19-FF: Super vintage knitting pattern for slimming dress for the fuller figure from 1940s. This well shaped dress has an interesting neck line and well shaped skirt to give slimming lines and a lovely fit. Knitted in bouclé for that firm fabric on fine needles to fit 39-41 inch bust and 41-43 inch hips. Try a tension square with a 4ply with bouclé or ordinary wool. A pure wool or wool blend works best with these older patterns as the 'give ' in them is already allowed in the pattern.

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vintage ladies vest knitting pattern fro the fuller figure 1940s SS22-20UW: Great vintage ladies vest knitting pattern for the fuller figure from 1940s. This pretty pair are knitted in a fine vintage 2ply for the lacy one so try modern 3ply baby yarn. Nice rib waist for good fit, can be adjusted for length and has a shaped top. The plainer one is in simple stocking stitch and moss stitch with straight top and rib waist and is to fit 40-42 inch bust and is knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply.

 

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SS22-23BJ: Great vintage ladies bed jacket knitting pattern for the fuller figure from 1940s. This one is to fit 38-40 inch bust and is knitted in a pretty chevron lace pattern with big satin bow - if desired, deep welt and set in shoulder, very pretty bed cardigan. Knitted in a vintage 3ply yarn so try a modern 4ply in a tension square. (click to go to other bed jackets)

 

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vintage ladies cardigan for fuller figure 42-44 inch bust SS43-10-5FF: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for cardigan for fuller figure from 1943. This cardigan knitted in vintage 3ply that was similar to modern 4ply to fit 42-44 inch bust. Always work a tension square.

 

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vintage ladies cardigna knitting pattern 1930s Stitchcraft 194: Great vintage ladies cardigan with low V front knitting pattern late 1930s. This pattern is to fit 39-41 inch bust and is super to knit and would not look out of place today. Pattern up the front creates a fullness where it is needed and plenty of room at the shoulders.

 

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern from 1940s

Target 1019:Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern from late 1940s. This lovely design is to fit 40-42 inch bust and is knitted in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply, delicate and elegant. Always work a tension square. Super deep rib.

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern for twin set kniting pattern Target 1127L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for classic jumper and cardigan from 1950s. This classic stocking stitch cardigan and jumper twin set is a V neck and the jumper has short sleeves, deep rib and raglan sleeve. Great for the beginner in vintage knitting as this pattern is super simple to follow and is knitted in modern 3ply for that elegant classic vintage look. To fit 36, 38 and 40 inch bust. Makes a good basic pattern so that you can add another colour, pattern etc. If working a pattern like moss, brick or lacy pattern add an extra ball or two as these take more wool. Always work a tension square in wool you choose, try a fine modern 4ply and a change of needles.

 

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern for fuller figure in larger size 38-40 inch bust

Target 1140: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. To fit38-40 inch bust. Knitted in double knitting wool. Always work a tension square.  Nice shape and easy to knit design.

 

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vintage suit knitting pattern 1950s

Target 1195: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies suit 1940s. This booklet has two patterns this one and the one shown below. Both knitted in a bouclé or a crepe type yarn similar or modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. This one has cable detail and is to fit  40-42 inch bust and 42-44 inch bust, with hip s 42-44 inches. With set in sleeves and V neck more of a casual suit.

 

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vintage ladies jacket knitting pattern from 1940s weldons 227 Weldons 227: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern from the 1940s for a cardigan for the fuller figure. This super easy to knit design has pockets, nice V neck and is in a fancy rib, so will fit nicely. Shoulder pads are suggested, top of sleeves are pleated. To fit 42-44 inch bust. Nice long lines to slim. Knitted in a modern 4ply, work a tension square and change needles if needed.

 

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ladies bolero knititng pattern form 1950s

Weldons A1134: Great vintage ladies bolero knitting pattern from late 1940s. This design is universal, very easy to knit and worked in double knitting wool. There are instructions for long or short sleeves as well as a cardigan. The bolero is to fit 34-36 inch bust and the cardigan is to fit 33-35, 36-38 and 39-41 bust. Simple to knit with set in sleeves and button to the neck.

 

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vintage ladies super jacket knitting pattern WG1093 WG 1093: Great vintage ladies late 1940s jacket and hat knitting pattern. this stylish set is knitted in double knitting wool, always knit a tension square. To fit 38, 40 and 42 inch bust. Nice shape, with stand up collar and long slimming lines in a honeycomb pattern.

 

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vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from magazine 1940s WW07: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. This design has instructions for long and short sleeves and is very elegant. Nice deep rib and set in sleeves. Knitted in vintage 2ply - don't panic! Try modern 4ply in a tension square. As this has a lace rib design it should stretch to fit up to a 42 inch bust - if pure wool is used.

 

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