This lovely long sleeved bolero has a crochet border and would make a perfect spring jacket.
Date: early 1940s
Measurements: bust 32 to 34"; length 15.5"; sleeve seam 18"
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 3.25mm US 3 needles; 3.75mm US F crochet hook
Original used 8 ozs Sirdar Majestic Wool 3-ply in mid-blue and 1 oz in navy
Tension: 9 stitches and 9 rows to 1 inch over pattern using 3.75mm US 5 needles
UK crochet terms used in pattern
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This is one of those classic sweaters that will last for ages and always look smart.
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
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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
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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
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.
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
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
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This sweet, short sleeved bolero has an all over pattern and curved fronts
Date: estimated mid 1940s
Measurements: Bust 34; length 14"; sleeve seam 5"
Materials: 4 ply or fingering yarn; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 needles
Originals used 6 ozs Emu Unshrinkable 3-ply Botany
Bestway 1873 - Bonnet and Mitts with Fair Isle Bands
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This elegant jumper with plain body and lace puff sleeves comes from Stitchcraft in April-May 1944.
Date: 1944
Measurements: 32 to 34" bust; length 19"; sleeve seam 4.5"
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 33mm US 2.5 needles; 3 press studs
Original used 4 ozs of Patons Beehive Fingering 3-ply
Tension: 8 stitches to 1 inch using 3.25mm US 3 needles
4 Pages
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Dorette Designs were published for a few years between 1946 and 1949 and prided themselves on their fashionable designs and high production values
This elegant jumper has a sweet bow at the neck with a great all over texture pattern
Date: 1947
Measurements: 36" bust; length 19"; sleeve seam 19"
For 38" bust use 4mm US 6 and work at a tension of 6 stitches and 8 rows to 1 inch
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 needles; 3 press studs
Original used 10 ozs of Listers 3-ply Lavenda
Tension: 13 stitches and 17 rows to 2 inches using 3.75mm US 5 needles
4 Pages
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