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Penelope 13-3M:Vintage cricket sweater knitting pattern 1940s. This pattern is in the above book and is knitted in double knitting wool to fit 37-39 inch chest. Work a tension square and change needles if needed.
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Penelope 13-5M:Vintage roll neck sweater knitting pattern 1940s. This pattern is in the above book and is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square, change needles if needed, to fit 38 inch chest. Available separately.
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Penelope 13-6M: Vintage sleeveless sweater knitting pattern 1940s. This pattern is in the above book and is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed, to fit 35-36 inch chest. Available separately.
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Penelope 13-7M: Vintage fair isle sleeveless sweater knitting pattern 1940s. This pattern is in the above book and is knitted in vintage 3ply wool, so work a tension square to see if yo need to change needles size. To fit 36-38 inch chest. Available separately. (click to go to men's fair isle pages)
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Penelope L626: Great vintage men's knitting pattern from the 1930s. There are instructions for zip jacket and socks with fair isle tops. The jacket will fit 38-40 inch chest. The socks will have an 11 inch foot, but this can be adjusted. Knitted in a 4ply that would have knitted more to our modern double knitting.
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Penelope M1124: Great vintage knitting pattern for man's slip over or tank top from late 1930's. This one has panels of fancy stitch. Knitted in vintage 4ply, but needles suggest nearer a double knitting ply. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 34-36 inch chest.
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Penelope1138M: Great vintage knitting pattern mens tank top 1940s. This is a super pattern for simple wide rib slip over (tank top) with a V neck worked in vintage 4ply, as it is worked on 10 and 8 old needles it seems to be a double knitting ply so work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 35-38 inch chest. Instructions also given for long sleeves.
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Penelope M1221: Great vintage knitting pattern mens tank top 1940s. This is a super pattern for simple fancy rib slip over (tank top) with a V neck worked in vintage 3ply, could be better in modern 4ply so work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 36 inch chest. Nice simple pattern of fancy rib.
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Penelope 1233M: Great vintage knitting pattern mens tank top 1940s. This is a super pattern for simple slip over (tank top) with a V neck and cable detail at front, worked in vintage 4ply, as it is worked on 10 and 8 old needles it seems to be a double knitting ply so work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 40 inch chest. I like this one, very retro and typical of the 1940s.
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Penelope M1289: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's slip over or tank top from 1940s. This lovely pattern is for a tank top or sleeveless pullover for chest 36-37 knitted in vintage 3ply which will knit to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square and try a double knitting and larger size needles for bigger size, but add more yarn if you do this. Nice easy one with interesting design.
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Penelope K1484: Great vintage men's cardigan knitting pattern from the 1940s. Knitted in vintage thick wool which would probably be similar to modern Aran looking at the needles sizes, always work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 38-40 inch chest. High buttoning with pocket and set in sleeves.
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Penelope 1548M: Great vintage knitting patten for men and boys V neck slipover or tank tops 1940s. This pattern has instructions for 28 inch chest and 38 inch chest and they are both knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Nice deep welt and crisp cable.
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Practical Knitting 106M: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's slip over or tank top from the late 1940s. This one is worked in a 4ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. In a wide panel design, this is very retro, a classic design that reached from the 1920 through to the 1960s. This one has the deep welt and slim fit of the post war years.
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Ramada R543: Great vintage knitting pattern for cardigan knitted in vintage 4ply to fit chest 42-44 inches. Simple to knit for the bigger man. Early 1930.
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Secil 200M: Great vintage mens slip over knitting pattern from 1930s. This super pattern is neat and well fitting with deep rib and cable panels. To fit 37 inch chest, knitted in one of the first double knitting wools. Always work a tension square. The size can be increased by adding stitches or a use a size larger needle, but if you do this don’t forget to allow an extra ball of wool.
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Secil 244: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's zip cardigan from late 1930s. This jacket is super for golf and is knitted in thick double knitting yarn, nearer an Aran. Work a tension square and see in a change of needles will be needed. To fit 38 inch chest. Nice and warm for golf or a country walk with the dog.
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Secil 368M: Great vintage men's slipover or tank top knitting pattern from the 1930s. This smart sleeveless pullover is very useful under suit jackets or sports coats in the winter for that extra warmth in the chilly months. This one is to fit 38 inch chest and is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. There are also instructions for a round neck slip over included 37 inch chest. When knitted in pure wool these measurements will be a bit more generous.
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Sentinel 575M: Great mens slip over tank top vintage knitting pattern 1930s. This lovely pattern is so smart and retro, long or sleeveless instructions included. To fit 38 inches, vintage 3ply was used so try modern 4ply and change needles if needed.
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Sirdar 1178: Great vintage 1940s knitting pattern for
fair isle sleevelss pullover or tank top in vintage 3ply so try modern
4ply in a tension square. chest measurement 38" and 41" Simple but
effect and a great starter for novice fair isle knitter.
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Sirdar 1236: Great Christmas jumper! Reindeer or stags,
you choose! Easy to knit and follow chart. Knitted in vintage 4ply so
may well knit up in double knitting more accurately, work a tensions
sqaure. To fit 37 inch chest.
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Sirdar 1661: Great vintage knitting pattern for Christmas - start early! To fit chest 34", 36" and 38" Knitted in double knitting.
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Sirdar 7270FM: Super mens fair isle jumper vintage
knitting pattern. This super pattern is ideal for skiing, skating
or walking the dog on those crisp winter mornings. Great Christmas gift -
make him (or her) the envy of the piste! This pattern is in vintage
4ply so try a tension square and see if double knitting might work
better. Chart included. To fit 36 inch chest - if you wan to make a
larger size, use larger needles, but do allow for more wool.
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SS42-10-9M: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's slip over from 1942. This mock cable slip over or tank top is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try a modern fine 4ply like superfine merino. Always work a tension square. To fit 34-36 inch chest. Use larger needles or thicker wool for lager size. Allow a little more wool if you do this.
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SS43-09-7M: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's slip over from 1942. This cable slip over or tank top is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try a modern fine 4ply like superfine merino. Always work a tension square. To fit 34-36 inch chest. Use larger needles or thicker wool for lager size. Allow a little more wool if you do this.
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SS180M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern for V neck slipover or tank top 1930s. This super pattern is for sleeveless pullover that is knitted all in one, in a brick pattern. Excellent fit with neat V neck and good depth of armhole. Worked in vintage 4ply, but looking at the needle sizes modern 4ply might work well, so work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 38 inch chest - work in double knitting on larger needles for a bigger size, but always add more yarn if you do this. This pattern has some lovely pictures on the back for other patterns that were available at that time.
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Stitchcraft 181: Great vintage men's knitting pattern for V neck slipover or tank top 1930s. This super pattern is for sleeveless pullover in two sizes, to fit chest 36-38 and 40-42. Excellent fit with neat V neck and good depth of armhole. Mock cable stitch is used. Worked in vintage 4ply, but looking at the needle sizes modern 4ply might work well, so work a tension square and change needles if needed. This pattern has some lovely pictures on the back for other patterns that were available at that time.
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Stitchcraft 130M: Great vintage men's jumper knitting pattern from 1930s. This design is easy to work and there is a double rib welt and rounded V neck. The tension suggest that this may be a double knitting, so work a tension square in either 4ply or double knitting and adjust needles to get the correct tension. To fit 36-38 inch chest.
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Strutts 9501: (Sirdar7699) How about this for pure retro? Vintage knitting pattern for a man's vest knitted in dish cloth cotton - soft 4ply ply cotton on big needles - work a tension square first as modern cotton yarns differ. 1940's (click to go to mens underwear pages) INCLUDING PANTS!
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Sunbeam 250: Great vintage aran knitting pattern
sweater for both men and ladies. This wonderful retro knitting pattern has instructions for 34-40 inch bust.
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Sunbeam 332: Great vintage knitting pattern for the man in your life! Classic Aran cardigan and jumper pattern, to fit 38-44 inch chest. Always work a tension square to see if the modern Aran yarn you use needs a change of needles.
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Sunbeam 346: Great vintage Aran style knitting pattern
for man's jumper. This pattern has instructions for a round
neck and a V neck with a cable panel down front. To fit 40 and 42 inch
chest knitted in double knitting wool. Always work a tension square.
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Target 681: Great vintage knitting pattern from the 1940's for men's tennis or sports sweater. Knitted in a yarn similar to modern Aran. Always work a tension square - to fit 40" chest. Nice easy instructions to follow in a fancy rib design.
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Teddy 87: Great vintage man's slipover knitting pattern from early 1940s. This super pattern has instructions for a stylish slipover tank top style with deep rib and interesting pattern knitted in double knitting wool - always work a tension square.
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Texet 49: Great vintage men's cardigan knitting pattern from late early 1930s. This pattern has instructions for a cardigan with pockets knitted in a vintage 4ply, that would knit better in a modern double knitting yarn, but work a tension square in either and change needles if needed. Simple block pattern is used. There is no shaping below the armhole as fashions were straighter and looser at this time.
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Templetons 882: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's tank top or sleeveless pullover 1940s. Simple design, quick to knit in double knitting, would make a great Christmas gift for a retro stylist. Deep welt and slim lines with classic design of a four row pattern. Nice easy pattern to follow as often the case with these old patterns. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed.
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Tills 57M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern for two jumpers from the1940s. There are instructions for a plain wide rib V neck slipover and a stocking stitch one with some fair isle, both very smart and would look great under a modern suit or a retro blazer or sports coat. To fit chest 36-38 and is knitted in modern 4ply - always work a tension square.
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Viyella 2312:Vintage 1930's sleeveless pullover, right out of Agatha Christie's Poirot! Great design to fit 38-40 inch chest. Knitted in a ply that would probably be the same as modern 4ply, but work a tension square to check. Clear instructions on how to make a larger or smaller size.
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Viyella 2370: Great vintage knitting pattern for sleeveless top in interesting square pattern. To fit 36-38 inch chest from the 1930's in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply.
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Weldons 216: Vintage pattern for a man's pullover and neck warmer or wind cheater vest from 1940s. Knitted in 3ply (try modern 4ply for better fit) pattern knits to 34" chest but due to elasticity of pattern stretches to 38" fit. Pattern a nice used condition - pattern from early 1940's, during World War II!
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Weldons 272-1M: Great vintage man's slip over knitting pattern from 1940s. This design is great for period get-together. Knitted modern 4ply it should work, always knit a tension square and adjust with needle size. To fit up to a 38 inch chest. Just in a rib, easy peasy this one!
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Weldons 272-6M: Great vintage slipover knitting pattern from 1940s for the man in your life. This design is so easy with a round neck and rolled neck and sleeve bands in ridge pattern. to fit up to 38 inch chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try a modern 4ply.
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Weldons 272-7M:Great vintage slipover knitting pattern from 1940s for the man in your life. This design is so easy with a round neck and cables, classic. To fit up to 34-36 inch chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try a modern 4ply. easy to add more stitches for bigger size, allow a little more wool if you do this.
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Weldons 272-13M: Great vintage man's jumper knitting pattern late 1940s. There are instructions for this jumper with V. neck and in an diamond stitch. To fit 40-42 inch chest and is knitted in a vintage 3ply that would now be similar to a modern 4pluy. Always work a tension square. Neat and very retro.
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Weldon A276M: Great vintage knitting pattern mens tank top 1940s. This is a super pattern for simple slip over (tank top) with a V neck in a rib from the early 1940s. worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4 ply so work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 34-38 inch chest. This one would also be suitable for a lady - ideal for service wear in re-enactments. This one says suitable for home or service wear, very retro and typical of the 1940s.
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Weldons 302: Great vintage men's slipover knitting pattern 1940s. This one is in an attractive rib and advertised as good for home or service wear, being warm without being bulky. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 34-40 inch chest as it stretches. Pictures on the back of some of the other patterns that were available at the time this one was printed.
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Weldons 307: Great vintage men's slipover or tank top knitting pattern 1940s. Warm and serviceable in a broken cable design with nice deep rib. To fit 34-38 as it stretches. This one is worked using 2 strands of vintage 3ply or modern 4ply or perhaps a 8ply or Aran, work a tension square and change needles to get the correct tension.
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Weldons 335-2M: Great vintage knitting pattern mens jumper 1940s. This one is for a classic slip over - tank top- in an easy basket stitch, worked in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply for size stated or 4ply for larger size, adjust needles to suit yarn and always work a tension square. Smart and retro for the man in your life!
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Weldons 335-3MF: Great vintage knitting pattern mens fair isle jumper 1940s. This one is for a classic slip Fair Isle over - tank top- in a stunning design, original colours suggested are fawn, brown and white, but any colours can be used, to see classic 1940s shades see colour patterns on the Fair Isle pages. This pattern includes tips on fair isle knitting. To fit 39-41 inch chest in modern 4ply -always work a tension square. Smart and retro for the man in your life!
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Weldons 357: vintage early 1940's vintage pattern for sleeveless pullover in vintage 3ply to fit 36"-38" chest, so try modern 4ply and a tension square, with a nice deep v neck.
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Weldon 530: Great vintage men's knitting pattern from 1940s wartime. This interesting V neck slip over is knitted on 4 needles and is slimming and very retro. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 37-40 inch chest. A nice one to challenge your knitting skills in a truly retro way!
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Weldon 618: Great vintage late 1930s mens knitting pattern for a sleeveless pullover, tank top. This design is for a sleeveless pullover with cable on front. Very neat and smart under suit or for casual wear to fit 36 inch chest in vintage 4ply. Try modern double knitting in a tension square and change needles if needed. Also if yo would prefer a thinner yarn try modern 4ply and change needles to suit.
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Weldons 643: Great vintage men's knitting pattern fro a slipover or tank top 1940s. This design has a broken rib to fit 39-44 inch chest and 36-40 inch chest. Worked in 4ply, so try modern 4ply and change needles if needed.
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Weldons 814. Vintage knitting pattern for a very retro cricket pullover pattern from the 1930's crease across front little worn. 3ply ( try modern 4ply)
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Weldons 852: Great vintage men's knitting pattern for slipover 1940s. This pattern is the same design worked in different plys vintage 2, 3, and 4ply (modern 3ply, 4ply and double knitting) Always work a tension square and change needles to get the correct tension. With a fancy cable design they are classic retro styling and very useful. Look great under modern or retro suits and sports jackets. To fit 38-42 inch chest.
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Weldons A909M: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's jacket from 1940s. Neat and beautifully shaped jacket with deep rib and collar, set in sleeves and zip, generally known as a lumber jacket. Knitted in vintage 4ply that should be similar to modern 4ply, always work a tension square.
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WeldonsA1104: Great vintage cable knitting pattern mens cricket jumper 1940s. This pattern has also a pattern for 2 different pairs of socks. Although this is basically a double knit cable pattern it would work really well in white or cream as a cricket jumper.
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Weldons A1111: Great vintage men's slip over knitting pattern from 1940s wartime. This one has two different styles including one similar to the one above but knitted on 2 needles. To fit 36-38 and 38-40 inch chest, in 3ply or 4ply. Always work a tension square.
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Weldons B1140: Fabulous vintagefair
isle knitting pattern for men's and ladies fair isle sweater and
cardigan with stages. To fit 38-40 inch chest for men and 34-36 inch
bust for ladies. There are instructions for the ladies cardigan in
vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply (double knitting for a large size - but
don't forget you will need extra yarn for this size) and the mans
jumper in vintage 4ply so try modern double knitting.
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Weldons A1180: Great vintage men's shawl collared cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. To fit 38-40 inch chest, there are two versions in this pattern, see below. Knitted in double knitting wool, but always work a tension square.
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Weldons A1180: Great vintage men's shawl collared cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. To fit 38-40 inch chest, there are two versions in this pattern, see above. Knitted in double knitting wool, but always work a tension square.
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Weldons A1198: Vintage knitting pattern for men, great late 1940's pattern for polo neck sweater and two styles of zip neck jacket so popular at the time, the contrast cuffs and collar were very popular with the youngsters. To fit 40"-42" chest
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Weldons A1237: Great vintage men's knitting pattern for slipover 1940s. Smart V neck tank top or slipover. To fit 34-36 and 36-38 inch chest, knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. You get both patterns in the one leaflet.
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Weldons A1237:Great vintage men's knitting pattern for slipover 1940s. Smart crew neck tank top or slipover. To fit 34-36 and 36-38 inch chest, knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. You get both patterns in the one leaflet.
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Weldons B1314: Great vintage knitting pattern for the retro man in you life. Easy to knit V neck tank top or sleeveless pullover, also known as a slipover. Nice deep rib and roomy armholes and in great range of sizes. To fit 36-38, 38-40, 40-42, 42-44, and 44-46 inch chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply which is was similar to modern 4ply giving 8 stitches and10 rows to an inch on size 10 or 3.25 needles. Always work a tension square. A neat knit.
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Weldons B1496: Super pattern for those ski holdays - try being a little different - so retro!
To fit chest sizes 36 -38 and 40-42 inches. Brighten up someone's
Christmas this year! Knitted in double knitting. Never too early or late to
start!
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Wolsey: 152: Vintage early 1930’s pattern for man's slipover, vest or tank top knitting in vintage4ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 36 inch chest. This pattern has delightful period photos of styles on back of other pattern that were available at the time.
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Wolsey 868M: Great vintage men's jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. There are instructions for thee different pullovers as shown. there is a V neck with cable, round neck with rib and a plain stocking stitch slip over with V neck. All knitted in vintage 4ply, so try a modern double knitting in a tension square and change needles if needed. The neck needles set of 4 double pointed needles. To fit 38 inch chest.
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Woman's Weekly 17M: Great vintage 1920s knitting pattern for a man's cable pullover. This classic style is knitted in vintage totem ply which is similar to modern thick double knitting or even an Aran. Try a tension square and change needles if needed. Knitted on quite large needles so will knit up quickly To fit 38 inch chest when stretched. This stretchiness is why these jumpers fitted so well. There are instructions to knit a scarf on the back of this pattern.
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Womans Weekly 18M: Great vintage 1920s knitting pattern for a man's sleeveless cable pullover. This classic style is knitted in vintage totem ply which is similar to modern thick double knitting or even an Aran. Try a tension square and change needles if needed. Knitted on quite large needles so will knit up quickly To fit up to a 42 inch chest when stretched. This stretchiness is why these jumpers fitted so well. There are instructions are for as round neck.
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Womans Weekly 20M: Great vintage men's cardigan knitting pattern from the late 1920's. To fit 38 inch chest and is knitted in a 4ply wool, knit a tension square in modern 4ply and change needles if needed. Nice fitting a classic cardigan.
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WW5-5M: Great vintage knitting for ma's slip over 1940s. This super retro design is to fit 42 in chest knitted in a thick double knitting, always work a tension square. Neat round neck for a change and slim cable detail.
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