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Greenock K9: Great vintage 1930s knitting pattern for jumper with yoke and pompoms. This super design was very popular in the 30's, deep double rib welt and matching yoke, self belt with pom-pom decoration - right out of Poirot this one! Knitted in a wool that would be similar to modern 4ply. To fit 34 inch bust. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed.

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Greenock 22L: Great vintage ladies long line cardigan with belt knitting pattern from 1920s. This super pattern is to fit 36 inch bust  and is refereed to as a sports cardigan as shown in the picture. Don't be put off by the title of a girl's cardigan, it is a ladies fit. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try a tension square, the tension shows it may well have been a double knitting ply -so make on square in modern 4ply and another in a double knitting to see which works better.  

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Greenock O23: Great vintage ladies summer jumper knitting pattern from 1930s. This design is so smart with clusters of little bobbles, like cherries. To fit up to a 34 inch bust. Knitted in a 3ply, so try modern 4ply for a larger size, but always work tension square. Button crochet covers are included in case you would like to make matching buttons for closure at neck, if not nice matching or even contrast shank button would look nice.

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Greenock 32L: Great ladies vintage knitting pattern cardigan and jumper 1930s. This lovely pattern has a unique design within the rib, very figure flattering this type of style and so popular during the late 1930s and 1940's. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try a tension square in modern 4ply to see if the tension will be correct, adjust needle size if needed. As it is a rib the bust size is 30-36 inches.

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Greenock L35: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1930s. This design is a classic collard jumper with placket at the front, deep rib and nicely fitted although not as fitted as they became during the next decade - which was brought on more by strict economy than a fashion statement To fit 32-38 inch bust due to rib design. Knitted in a vintage 3ply that knits as modern 4ply. Always work a tension square.

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Greenock N54: Great vintage collectors ladies knitting pattern from 1940s. This design is slimming and so easy to knit. Shaped beautifully with high roll collar and set in sleeves. To fit 32 inch bust, but will stretch. For a larger size try 4ply in a tension square, but allow another ball if you do this.

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Greenock K57: Great vintage ladies jumper with polo collar 1930s knitting pattern. Great cable design, crisp full cables worked in vintage 4ply which should knit to a modern double knitting yarn. To fit 34-36 inch bust. Nice easy cable stitch, deep rib and fitted sleeves and beautifully shaped body. 

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Greenock L60: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1930s. This design is easy to knit in in a modern 4ply. Measure tension with the rib closed. To fit 30-36 inch bust due to stretch in the rib. Always work a tension square. Nice easy one with pretty lace lace stitch in sleeve and at yoke. Slimming look.

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Greenock L61: Great vintage ladies lace cardigan knitting pattern form 1930s. This design has a deep V neck and a deep welt - very flattering, nicely fitted. Knitted in vintage 2ply so will knit up in modern 3ply, but always work a tension square. If you use a modern 4ply allow more yarn and the cardigan might come up a bit bigger. The pattern says to fit 35 inch bust. The stitch is call shamrock pattern. Elegant, fine and very smart.

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Greenock 133: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern from late 1930s. This one has instructions for a cardigan in thicker wool - they call it double knitting but in fact it is similar to modern 4ply so always work a tension square. Knitted on larger needles. Notice the one large button at waist to fasten. To fit 34 inch bust. This one might take a bit of working out with tension squares, but is well worth it - try modern double knitting and modern 4ply and see which knits up better.

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Greenock B349: Great vintage ladies cape and bolero knitting pattern form the 1940s. This pattern is for two iconic garments from the 1930s and 1940s - the cape and bolero. These are knitted then brushed, but they could be knitted in a ready brushed yarn or angora. Always work a tension square and  knit in double knitting or even an Aran weight, to fit 34 inch bust. Brushing is easy if you have a teazle brush (can get them on ebay!) but you must use pure wool to get the right effect.

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Greenock 417: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. This pretty cardigan has panels of design and a high V neck with decorative button band. To fit 34 inch bust. Knitted in double knitting wool, which was a bit thicker than modern double knitting, so work at tension square and try modern Aran or a thick double knitting wool that knits to an Aran tension. 

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Greenock B421: Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern from 1940s. This pattern has a pretty cardigan with super deep rib and tulip design at front, with deep V. Knitted in vintage 2ply that should be similar to modern 3ply, always work a tension square. To fit 32-33 inch bust.  To make larger you can use a modern 4ply and adjust needles to get good tension, but you will need to allow about half again the amount of extra yarn. There is a short sleeved jumper to match, see below, included in this pattern.

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Hema 504: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumper with little collar early 1940s. This pattern is very typical of the time, simple, easy to knit shaped style and economy in wool. Knitted in 2ply vintage wool so modern 3ply will work but always do a tension square you might find that modern 4ply works better. To fit 34 inch bust.

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HN38-2L: Great vintage twinset knitting pattern from 1938. So easy  to knit this one. To fit 34-35 inch bust. There are instructions for both the cardigan and the collared jumper in the simple ridge design. Knitted in a yarn that would be similar to fine modern 4ply, always work a tension square.

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HN38-8L: Great vintage cardigan knitting pattern from 1938. This one is to fit 34-35 inch bust, easy to knit in stocking stitch and rib. Fitted sleeves makes for a snug warm jacket for the winter months.  Try modern double knitting wool for this little jacket.

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Home Chat 2322: Great vintage ladies jumper coat knitting pattern from 1939. This colourful nicely tailored jumper -coat is knitted in 4ply to fit a 34 inch bust. This interesting design is knitted sideways. Any combination of colours will look great. Always work a tension square.

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Homecraft 440: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern from the 1940s. To fit 42 inch bust, with pattern panels up front and deep V neckline. Nice deep welt knitted in vintage3ply, so try modern 4ply.

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Homecraft 452: Great vintage CROCHET pattern 1940s hat belt beaded. This little set is great for evenings, weddings and other special occasions. Crocheted in Cronit rayon, no thread size given, but the rayon was a perle or shiny synthetic cotton, so trial by working a sample would be best as there is not tension suggestions either. The sequin and bead trimming can be omitted as they are added after paces have been worked.

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Home Journal No.1: Great vintage knitting pattern from 1937 for a striking jumper with ribbed panels, smooth lines and deep welts. Will look super with pencil slim skirt, slim trousers or wide leg trousers. To fit 35-37 inch bust and is knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. Neat fitted sleeves.

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Home Journal No6: Great vintage knitting pattern from 1937 for a striking jumper with in a fancy twisted rib with collar, nicely fitted.. Will look super with pencil slim skirt, slim trousers or wide leg trousers. To fit 35-37 inch bust and is knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. Neat fitted sleeves.

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Jester 1023L: Great vintage young ladies jumper duo from 1940s. I love these Jester patterns, wish I had more for you. This one for the two jumper shown below. The embroidered one is to fit 30-32 inch bust and is knitted in a 4ply. If you don’t embroider, you could always use a pretty braid, this was another popular decoration during the war according to my late mother. The green on is in a cable and to fit 3031 inch bust again in a 4ply. Most 3plys during this time knitted to our modern 4ply. To make these a bigger size up the needle size or work in a thicker yarn, but allow extra wool and make sure you work a tension square before you start actual work.

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Kangaroo G3: Great vintage ladies knitted blouse knitting pattern form 1930s. This little jumper blouse is knitted in a vintage 4ply that would knit as a  modern 4ply and will fit 32-34 inch bust. Always work a tension square. Nice and easy to knit very typical of the decade.

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