Golden Eagle 976 - Lady's Twin Set

 Golden Eagle 976 - Lady's Twin Set

Another fabulous twin set. The cardigan has a simple wheatear lace on the fronts with plain sleeves and back. This pattern is then matched on the yoke of the short sleeved jumper

Date: late 1940s

Measurements: 33 to 36" bust; Cardigan 20.5" and Jumper 19.5" length; sleeve seam 6" for Jumper, 18.5 for Cardigan

Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 2.75mm US 2 needles; 11 small buttons
Original used 13 ozs Polyknit 3-ply or Lomond Fingering 2-ply (3-ply thickness)

Tension 7 stitches and 10 row to 1 inch using 3.25mm US 3 needles over stocking stitch

5 Pages

Free Pattern - Dunbar & Nairn 2 - Smocked Twin Set with Gloves and Turban

 

Dunbar & Nairn 2 - Smocked Twin Set with Gloves and Turban

This is the only pattern I have ever seen from Dunbar and Nairn. As far as I can see they were wool exporters based in Glasgow and were active in the decade from the late 1930s. There is a reference to them producing children's patterns too but I can't find any more information.

This pattern came to me in quite a bad way and it suffered water damage (possibly early in it's life). The pages had stuck together but someone in the past separated them and where the type was illegible, wrote the instructions. I added some of the words that were missing but please use caution when making the set and if you become stuck, please get in touch and I can go back to the original.

Jumper - bust 34"; length 18.5"; sleeve seam 5.5"

Materials: 3-ply or fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 2.75mm US 2 needles; skeins of embroidery cotton

Original used 6 ozs D&N Super-Fingering 3-ply

Cardigan

Bust 34"; length 21"; sleeve seam 18.5"

Materials: 4-ply or fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 needles; 7 buttons and 1 skein of embroidery cotton

Original used 12 ozs D&N Super-Fingering 4-ply

Gloves

2 oz D&N Super-Fingering 4-ply and 2.75mm US 2 needles

Turban

3 ozs D&N Super-Fingering 4-ply and 3.25mm US 3 needles

Tension for 3.75mm US 5 needles and 4-ply yarn 6.5 stitches to 1 inch over stocking stitch

For 3.25mm US 3 needles and 3-ply yarn 7.5 stitches to 1 inch over stocking stitch

Bairnswear 543 - Joie de Vivre Teen-Age Pullover

 

Bairnswear 543 - Joie de Vivre

This fab knitted vest has a great motif of skiers across the front and deep ribbing.
The motif is written and could easily be placed onto another garment if you wanted to increase the sizing

Date: late 1940s

Measurements: 33" bust or chest; length 19";

Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 needles
Original used 4 ozs Femina Botany Fingering 3-ply in Ice Blue and 1 oz in Cornflower

Tension: 7.5 stitches 1 inch

5 Pages

Argosy 144 - Angela Lady's Fair Isle Jumper

 

Argosy 144 - Angela

Feminine and elegant with a simple fair isle motif and gently puffed sleeves. This is a classic wardrobe piece and can be worked in any colour combination you fancy.

The motif pattern is written out but it is clear with line for line instructions so you shouldn't get lost.

Date: estimated late 1940s or early 1950s

Measurements: bust 34 to 36"; length of side seams 12.5"; sleeve seam 6"

Materials: 4-ply or fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 3mm US 2.5 needles 5mm US 8 needles; 4 buttons

Original used 5 ozs Argosy 3-ply Superfine Botany in navy blue and 1 oz each of 2 contracting colours

Tension: 8 stitches and 9 rows to 1 inch using 3.25mm US 3 needles over stocking stitch

5 pages

Bestway 83 - Easy to Make Jumpers

Bestway 83 - Easy to Make Jumpers

Here are 9 fabulous designs from the early 1920s that are easy to make with simple shapes and contain full instructions (with pictures) on how to knit and crochet. The designs are a mixture of knitting and crochet and I've added clearer descriptions below in the order of the photos. If you need more information of any of the designs, just ask.

The booklet also has some great adverts for vintage knitting and stitching shops and these have been added to my map of Vintage Knitting Shops of Britain

The measurements are taken from the schematics and the fashion of the time meant that garments were worn with positive ease or 4 inches or more. The simple shapes should make it easy to resize the garments.

Four-Leaf Clover Jumper - Crochet V-neck tunic with high back and clover motifs round hem and sleeves. Bust 48", hips 40"

High Neck or Low - Garter stitch knit jumper with an adaptable collar that can be worn high or turned down. Bust 42"

Feather Pattern Jumper or Dress - Simple rectangular shapes knit up to make up a pretty jumper in an easy feather stitch. Bust 44"

Listening-In Jumper No. 1 - Crochet all in one with added basques (welts) with roses. Bust 38"

Listening-In Jumper No. 2 - Crochet all in one blouse with square neck. Bust 52"

Listening-In Jumper No. 3 - Crochet tunic worked across so size can be adapted to figure fuller figure

Moss-Stitch and Crochet - Knit stocking stitch jumper with crochet hem, cuffs and round neck. Bust 38"

Multi-Colour Sports Sweater - Knitted tunic with 2 colour borders round hem and sleeves. Bust 38"

Knitted Middy Jumper - Rose pattern on the waist band, collar and cuffs. Bust 38"

UK crochet terminology 

17 pages

 

Contessa 268 - Jumper Coat with Magyar Sleeves

 Contessa 268 - Jumper Coat with Magyar Sleeves

This chic 1950s blouse or jumper coat comes in 2 sizes and is great for summer

Date: mid 1950s

Measurements: 34-35" and 36-38" bust; 20.5" and 21.5 length; top of shoulder to sleeve edge 11.5 or 12.5"

Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 2.75mm US 2 needles; 9 buttons
Original used 7 or 8 ozs Contessa 3-ply Fingering

5 Pages