This is a little unusual as the pattern was offered by Woman's Own to mark the release of Johnny Belinda. The stamp on the back is for the Regent Cinema, Chatham, Kent with the date stamp of 7th March 1949. As far as I can tell neither the sweater, nor stocking cap get screen time and Jane Wyman's character in the film is a lot less glamorous.
The film was nominated for 12 Oscars with Jane Wyman winning Best Actress for her portrayal of Belinda, a deaf woman who kills her rapist. The subject of rape was taboo in films prior to this movie but the relaxation of the Hays Code meant that studios were willing to tackle such difficult subjects.
Anyway, this pattern was released to cash in on the film's success and features the novelty of little woollen dolls made into a necklace and belt.
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Date: 1949
Measurements: 36" bust; length from shoulder 23”; sleeve seam 20"
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 2.75mm US 2 and 3.25mm US 3 needles; set of 2.75mm US 2 and 3.25mm US 3 dpns needles
Original used 10 ozs for the jumper and 2 ozs for the cap of Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
Tension: 7.5 stitches to 1 inch using 3.25mm US 3 needles
5 Pages
This lovely blouse has a lace yoke and can be worked with either long or short sleeves. The overall pattern is fully written out and easy to follow.
Date: late 1940s or early 1950s
Measurements: 34" bust; length 19"; sleeve seam 6 or 18"
Materials: 4-ply or fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 3.25mm US 3 needles; 4 buttons
Original used 6 or 8 ozs Femina Crepespun
Tension: 7 stitches 1 inch
5 Pages
This is one of those classic sweaters that will last for ages and always look smart.
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This fabulous cable and twist design is perfect for this lovely cardigan or coat.
Date: late 1940s to early 1950s
Measurements - bust 34-36"; length from shoulder 22"; sleeve seam 18"
Materials - double knit or light worsted; 4.5mm US 7 and 3.75mm US 5 needles; 15 buttons; cable needle
Original used 17 ozs of Patons Moorland Double Knitting or 18 ozs Patons Bulldog Double Knitting
Tension - 5.25 stitches and 7 rows to 1 inch using 4.5mm US 7 over stocking stitch
This classic mid 40s sweater has lovely puffed sleeves and a great stripe pattern. The original blue and white could easily be switched out for any colour choice of your own.
Date: mid to late 1940s
Measurements - bust 34-35"; length from shoulder 18.5"; sleeve seam 6.5 or 18.5"
Materials - 3-ply or light fingering; 3.25mm US 3 (with points at both ends) and 2.75mm US 2 needles; 6 buttons
Original used 4 ozs Marriner's 3-ply Heritage Shrinkless Knitting Wool in Pompadour Blue (short sleeves, and 5 ozs for long sleeves, 1oz or 2 ozs in Royal Blue, and 1 oz in white
Tension 7.5 stitches and 9.5 rows it 1 inch using 3.25mm US 3 needles over stocking stitch
5 Pages
This is a great twin set. Not only is it in a good modern size, it is also a simple to follow pattern. The cardigan has a great all over diamond texture and the short sleeved jumper is plain but with a band running up each side of the front.
Date: mid to late 1940s
Jumper
Measurements: bust 35.5 and 37.5"; length 19.5 and 20.5"; sleeve seam 5 and 5.5""
Materials: 4-ply or fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 2.25mm US 1 needles for 35.5" bust; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.25mm US 1 for 37.5" bust; Stitch holder and 6 buttons
Original used 5.5 or 6 ozs Baldwin & Walker's Ladyship 3-ply Fairlady
Tension: 8 stitches and 10 rows to 1 inch with 3.25mm US 3 over stocking stitch, or 7.5 stitches and 9.5 rows to 1 inch using 3.75mm US 5 over stocking stitch
Cardigan
Measurements: bust 36 and 38"; length 20 and 21"; sleeve seam 16.5 and 17"
Materials: 4-ply or fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 2.25mm US 1 needles for 35.5" bust; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.25mm US 1 for 37.5" bust; Stitch holder and 6 buttons
Original used 7.75 or 8 ozs Baldwin & Walker's Ladyship 3-ply Fairlady
Tension: 1 pattern (16 stitches) to 1.75" using 3.25mm US 3 or 1 pattern to 1 inch using 3.75mm US 5
9 Pages
This great mid 1930s patterns used odd sized needles to produce an openwork or drawn thread look. It works up quickly and looks fabulous. I mean, just look at the points to that collar
Date: mid 1930s
Measurements: bust 32 to 34"; length 18"; sleeve seam 5"
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.25mm US 3, 7.5mm US 11, and 5mm US 8 needles
Original used 3 ozs Jaeger Feather Fleck
Tension: 7 stitches and 8 rows to 2 inches (possibly over pattern)
5 Pages
This short sleeved cardigan is a really attention getter. The trellis pattern adds visual interest without being too tricky.
Date: early 1940s
Measurements: bust 34 to 36"; length 19.5"; sleeve seam 7"
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 4mm US 3 and 3mm US 2 needles; 6 buttons
Original used 7 ozs Hema 3-ply Super Merino Wool or 7 ozs Dainty Wool
Tension: no tension given
