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vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumper waretime 1940s

Bestway 1812L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumper from 1940s. This lovely wartime design can be knitted with long or short sleeves. This jumper is knitted in vintage angora that usually knitted to a 4ply tension. There is a lot of vintage angora around on the internet or try putting a search in to Google. Always work a tension square and you can use modern merino 4ply instead. To fit 34 inch bust.

 

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lovely 1940s pattern for embroidered cardigan Bestway 1831L: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. This super cardigan has set in sleeves and V neck and is knitted in stocking stitch with embroidery, chart included. To fit 34-36 inch bust try modern 4ply and a change of needles if needed. Always work a tension square.,

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vintage ladies cardigan with padded shoulder 1940s Bestway 1842: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for a neat cardigan from 1940s. This long sleeved cardigan with easy brick design at yoke and stop of sleeves is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. Will fit 34 inch bust. Elegant and very useful.

 

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vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern 1846L

Bestway 1846L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumper from 1940s. This lovely wartime design knitted with short sleeves and long line body. Beautifully shaped to fit 34-36 inch bust knitted in vintage 3ply, but try modern 4ply in a size smaller needle. Always work a tension square. Interesting design, might look nice with a belt at the waist.

 

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vintage betwa knitting pattern for ladies stripe jumper from 1940s wartime

Bestway 1868: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumper from 1940s. This lovely wartime design short sleeves, great for using up oddments of wool. Try modern 4ply in a tension square for this one. Any combination of colours that you have will work. To fit 34 inch bust. Drop stitch row makes this light and airy.

 

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vintage bestway knitting pattern 1892

Bestway 1892: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. This smart, fitted jumper is to match the cardigan Bestway 1893. To fit 34 inch bust knitted in a vintage 3ply that would be nearer modern 4ply - always work a tension square. Nice deep rib and fitted shoulder with 4 small buttons at the back of neck. To match cardigan below.

 

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vintage ladies knitting pattern

Bestway 1893: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies ribbed cardigan 1940s. To fit bust 36 inch bust knitted in 3ply (try 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed) Nice retro pattern. To match jumper above.

 

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Vintage Ladies Knitting Pattern

Bestway 1894: Great vintage ladies 1940s jumper knitting pattern. Instructions for a ladies short sleeved jumper in 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit  bust 33" Always work a tension square and change needles if needed.

 

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vintage ladies cardigan kniting pattern 1940s

Bestway 1897: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern 1940s. This one is knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply and change needles if needed. To fit 36 inch bust, nice easy pattern with deep welt.

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vintage ladies jumper knitting patterns

Bestway 1911: Vintage knitting pattern with Margaret Lockwood on the front, signed by her. Jumper has a pretty neck edge and is knitted in angora substitute. So try a modern 4ply or for extra luxury modern 4ply angora. Short and long sleeve instructions. 34"-36" bust. 1930/40's pattern

 

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vintage ladies 1940s evening jumper Bestway A1925L: Great vintage ladies evening jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. To fit 34 inch bust, knitted in simple stocking stitch and trimmed with sequins (or beads or embroidery) Instructions for long or three-quarter sleeves. Fastened at shoulder with press studs. Always work a tension square. Unusual vintage 3ply, but try modern fine merino 4ply.

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vintage ladies Bestway cardigna knitting pattern Bestway A1927: Great vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern 1940s. Pretty square shouldered style with mock cable and rib detail at shoulders. Worked in vintage 4ply, so try modern double knitting in an tension square. To fit 34-36 inch bust. Edge to edge style, no buttons.

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vintage ladies 1940s jumper knitting patterns

Bestway A1929: Great vintage knitting pattern from the later 1940s. This little jumper is knitted in cross-stitch and has a tie neck which is optional, a small button can be put at the neck if preferred. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply and to fit bust 34".

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vintage knitting pattern ladies

Bestway A1930: Vintage knitting pattern for a classic 1940's jumper in a long or short sleeved version in 3ply to fit 34 bust. easy to achieve smocking effect pattern. Use 4ply or larger needles to make a bigger size.

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vintage ladies bestewy knitting pattern cardigan 1940s Bestway A1931: Great ladies vintage knitting pattern for pretty cardigan from 1940s. This pattern is so elegant with deep welt and worked in pod stitch. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Medium size to fit 34-36 inch bust. Notice the large buttons that were so popular at the time.

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vintage ladies fancy rib jumper knitting pattern from 1940s Bestway A1932L: Great vintage ladies rib jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. This super pattern for an easy to knit rib with unusual slanting cable to top is to fit medium size so 34-36 inch bust. Try a modern 4ply merino wool and change needles if needed. Back neck fastening with 5 little buttons. Suggested to have small soft shoulder pads.

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vintage ladies 1940 knitting pattern

Bestway A1934: Great vintage knitting pattern from the 1940's for a simple little lace panel short sleeved top knitted in vintage 2ply that would translate as modern 3ly, try tension square, knitted in modern 4ply a larger size would be obtained, also by changing needle size, instructions given in pattern for this!

 

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vintage ladies knitting pattern bestway cardigan 1940s

Bestway 1943: Lovely vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern posed by Susan Shaw, movie star, with signature!  1940. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed.

 

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vintage ladies 1940s knitting pattern for jumper with fancy yoke

Bestway 1947L: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies fancy yoke jumper from 1940s. This one is also to fit 34 inch bust and is knitted in a 4ply. The original used a Rayon which would have a silky, slightly shiny look to it, but any 4ply should work. Always do a tension square. Three small pearl buttons close the back of the neck.

 

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vintage 1940s zip sleeveless jerking for fire watch or other wartime duities from 1940s Bestway 1948L: Great vintage jerkin or vest knitting pattern from 1940s. These little jerkins were so popular, they fitted under uniforms, suits and were so useful at night if you had to be on fire watch or ARP duties. To fit 34 inch bust and zipped, but could be buttoned if liked. Always work a tension square and try modern 4ply. Slim fitting and extra warmth when you need it.

 

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vintage ladies knitting patterns

Bestway 1963: Vintage knitting pattern with instructions for 2 ladies jumpers, this one with a ribbed yoke and a plain round neck, both are knitted in vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply in a tension square, this might give a better size) Size stated in pattern 36" bust. 1940's

 

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vintage ladies sequined jumper knitting pattern from 1940s Bestway 1975: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies evening jumper with sequins from 1940s. The lovely pattern is easy to knit in modern fine merino 4ply to fit 34 inch bust. Long line and nicely fitted it is typical of the era. Three quarter sleeves and round yoke give that period look. The yoke is a lacy design and the sequins are sewn on afterwards, so beads could be used instead. Ribbing at waist and neck give a lovely fit and there is a zip at back of neck, but small pearl buttons could be used instead.

 

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern from 1940s Bestway 1981L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for a twin set from the 1940s. Neatly fitted, great shape is obtained by the rib and the Van Dyck pattern gives a great 40's feel. To fit 36 inch bust and is knitted in a modern 4ply. Try a yarn with merino or some other wool content to give that nice fit. Removable shoulder pads can be used for the cardigan or the jumper. Always work a tension square

 

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern fro m1940s
vintage betway ladies knitting patterns

Bestway1990: Great vintage knitting pattern for a ladies summer sports cardigan 1940s. In what is refereed to quick knitting wool. imperial 4 and 7's used (6mm and 4.50mm) so try an Aran weight wool in a tensions square. There are  8st and 9 rows to a 2" square.

 

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vintage ladies summer jumper knitting pattern 1940s

Bestway 1995L: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern from 1940s. This little jumper is knitted in vintage 3ply, so you could try modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. To fit 33-36 inch bust. This pattern is caller flower lace fancy rib. lovely deep rib a d elegant sleeves.

 

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bestway vintage ladies knitting patterns

Bestway 1996: vintage knitting pattern for a lacy jumper knitted in vintage 3ply 1940s. Try modern 4ply for a better fit - if you want to use modern 3ply you may have to change size of needles. to fit 32"-34" bust. - has a zip in the neck to fasten with a smooth line, nicely shaped to show slim lines 

 

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vintage ladies cadigan with a diagonal ribe design from 1940s Bestway 1997L: Great vintage cardigan knitting pattern from wartime 1940s. This design has nice deep rib, low front and pockets which are knitted separately and sewn on afterwards, so easy to omit. To fit 34 inch bust. The diagonal rib design is easy to work. Always work a tension square, try modern 4ply.

 

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bestway vintage knitting pattern for ladies jumper

Bestway 2002: Pretty vintage knitting pattern for  lacy panel cardigan 1940s. To fit 36 and 38 inch bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply for size stated. Always work a tension square.

 

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vintage ladies 1940 knitting pattern

Bestway 2003: Lovely vintage ladies knitting pattern for 1940's patterned cardigan. To fit 34" bust knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in a tension square, very chic.

 

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vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1940s

Bestway 2030: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1940s  Leaf pattern jumper knitting pattern to fit 34 inch bust knitted in yarn similar to modern 3ply. You can try modern fine 4ply similar to Patons super fine merino and change needle size if you find 3ply daunting. But what makes these beautiful patterns so elegant and smart is the finer wools used in the1940s. Always work a tension square.

 

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vintage lace jumper knitting pattern from 1940s to fit 32-33 inch bust Bestway 2031: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from late 1940s. This design is a pretty chevron stitch with deep rib and long or short sleeves. To fit 32-33 inch bust and knitted in a modern 4ply, change needles to a size larger to get a 34 inch bust, ad an extra ball of wool.

 

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vintage bestway2043 knitting pattern ladies summer short sleeved cardigan top 1940s

Bestway 2043L: Fabulous 1940s vintage ladies knitting pattern for jumper jacket 1940s. This delightful little jacket-jumper is worked in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square as this might work better. To fit 32-34 inch bust sleeve edges have crochet as do the front button band - but this can be omitted or a picot edge worked instead if you don't crochet.

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vintage ladies lace jumper with bow neck knitting pattern 1940s

Bestway A2080: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for lacy jumper from late 1940s. This design has a small bow at neck, could be replaced with button or brooch. Boasts a longer length as being up to date fashionable. To fit 34 inch bust, always work a tension square and try a fine merino wool.

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vintage ladies summer jumper 1940s

Bestway A2084: Great vintage ladies summer jumper from 1940s. This design is called bubble stitch and is worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in  a tension square. To fit 32-34 inch bust. This type of pattern makes the work elastic and springy so you get a super fit, nice deep welt sits on the waist. Very pretty and easy to knit.

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vintage ladies knitting pattern from 1940s for jumper

Bestway A2088: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for a jumper from 1940s. This smart, nicely fitted jumper with fancy stitch yoke is to fit 34-36 inch bust knitted in a fine 4ply. Always work a tension square. The yoke is knitted in a twist stitch and a double rib for the main part. The back has fastening with three small buttons. Shoulder pads are optional, but create the trim line.

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vintage ladies twin set summer 1940s Bestway B2101: Great vintage ladies short sleeved twin set knitting pattern 1940s. This design is very pretty for the summer, with little bobbles worked in the diamonds called tufted trefoil stitch. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply and change needles if needed. There are instructions for the short sleeves or long sleeves. To fit 32-34 inch bust once pressed.

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vintage ladies twinset bestway 1940s

Bestway 2102: Lovely vintage ladies knitting pattern for a twin set from the 1940's - two patterns for the price of one! Short sleeved jumper and a cardigan. Knitted in 3ply or try modern 4ply to fit 34-36 inch bust.

 

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vintage ladies fuller figure jumper knitting pattern for 42 inch bust knitting pattern from 1940s

Bestway 2129: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for a fuller figure from 1940s. This lovely pattern can be knitted with long or short sleeves and is to fit a 42 inch bust. Nice deep rib and easy to knit lace pattern. Try a fine 4ply for this one. The 2ply suggested in this pattern was actually a 4ply, light wool. Always work a tension square.

 

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vintage knitting pattern

Bestway 2127: Another very useful vintage knitting pattern from 1940s for a fancy ribbed cardigan in 4ply to fit 34 inch bust. Very easy pattern, but very effective. Knit in double knitting on bigger needles to achieve a bigger size, use tension square as a guide.

 

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vintage pullover knitting pattern for lady with fair isle yoke 1940s

Bestway 2163: Great vintage ladies sleeveless pullover or tank top with fair isle yoke 1940s. To fit medium size which is usually 34-36 inch bust. There is a chart for the fair isle, nice deep welt, neat style. Colours suggested are natural, emerald, light navy,yellow, rust and sky blue. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed.

 

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Bestway 2174L: Great vintage ladies lace cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. This one is ideal for the fuller figure have a size range of 42-46 inch bust. Originally for vintage 3ply, try modern fine merino 4ply and adjust needles to get correct size. Stocking stitch yoke and sit on waist style is flattering to the larger sizes. This one is elegant and smart at its best

 

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vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern from 1940s

Bestway 2180: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern from 1940s. This neat set is to fit 36-38 inch bust knitted in vintage 3ply that to a modern fine 4ply. Always work a tension square. The jumper has interesting rib panels and super deep rib. Cardigan ins slim fitting and nicely shaped in stocking stitch, super button trim. always allow a little more yarn than suggested if you want to adjust size or work a pattern on the plain cardigan.

 

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ladies vintage knitting pattern from 1940s for a twinset
ladies summer tops knitting patterns 1940

Bestway 2189: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer blouse with or without collar from the 1940s knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square and see if you need to change needles. To fit 38" bust.

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vintage ladies summer jumper knitting pattern 1940s Bestway 2195: Great vintage ladies summer jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely jumper in leaf pattern has instructions for long or short sleeves and is worked in vintage 2ply, so try modern 3ply. Email for details of suppliers of adult colours in 3ply. Always work a tension square. To fit up to 34 inch bust due to the rib design.

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vintage ladies slip over knitting pattern from 1940s

Bestway 2196: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies slipover from 1940s. This neat slimming little jerkin or slip over is to fit 35 inch bust, work in a fine 4ply, but make sure you do a tension square first. Nice deep double rib, goose-girl neckline, slim fitting.

 

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vintage ladies knitting pattern for 1940s jumper

Bestway 2197: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for ladies slip over in cable. From the 1940s, to fit medium size (34"-36") bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply - quoted as a popular style of the time. Great for re-enactment weekends or just for holidays.   (click here to go to the ladies waistcoat and tank top page)

 

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bestway 1940s knitting pattern for ladies jumper

Bestway 2206: Great vintage ladies cable and lace jumper from 1940s. This design is interesting and unusual, but not difficult to work. Lovely button closure at shoulder and in two sizes. To fit 34-36 inch bust and 36-38 just by changing needle size. Always work a tension square and try a fine 4ply for this one, wool if possible as it will give a nice stretch and fit.

 

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vintage tank top knitting pattern

Bestway 2256: Great stylish vintage knitting pattern for side button tank top in easy to knit cable from 1940s.  Worked in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply in tension square could work better. Worked all in one piece, no sewing up! (my mother made herself one of these during the war!) Pattern has a feint crease across front, otherwise in great condition

 

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vintage ladies ribbed jumper knitting pattern 1940s Bestway 2264: Great vintage ladies rib cardigan knitting pattern 1940s. This design is so practical and easy to knit in a choice of yarns. Don't forget that vintage 2ply is modern 3ply, vintage 3ply is modern 4ply and that vintage 4ply will be similar to modern double knitting. Always work a tension square. To fit 34-36 inch bust. This is a simple twisted rib design that is quick to knit and will give when worn.

 

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vintage ladies fair isle jumper knittinging pattern 1940s

Bestway 2268: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for short sleeved jumper 1940s. This is not strictly a fair pattern as the stems are embroidered on afterwards. The buds are made with bell stitch and then embroidered. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed.

 

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vintage bestway ladies summer top lacy jumper bestway 2274 vintage knitting pattern 1940s

Bestway 2274L: Great vintage ladies jumper pattern for the summer 1940s. This smart easy to knit jumper is just right for the summer evenings, but there are also instructions for long sleeves to so very useful little pattern. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square, to fit 34 inch bust.   

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vintage bestway knitting pattern from 1940s

Bestway 2296L: Great vintage ladies jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. This lovely pattern has 3 design to knit, all sleeveless jumper great for the summer. The one with double rib has a splendid square collar and is beautifully fitted. The wide rib has a nice neckline. The other one has a feather stitch and rib yoke. All knitted in vintage 2ply or 3ply so try modern 3ply and change needles to get correct tension. To fit 34-36 inch bust.

 

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vintage ladies lacy twinset knitting pattern 1940s

Bestway 2297: Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern 1940s. This is so pretty and retro. The lacy panels cable on the jumper are repeated on the borders of the cardigan and down the sleeves. To fit 34-36 inch bust and knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square.

 

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vintage ladies summer tops knitting pattern 1950s

Bestway B2319:  Great vintage ladies knitting pattern. There are 4 designs, a cap sleeve, ribbed yoke, lace and cable, and lace panel, they also have different neck lines. Very useful pattern and all designs are easy to complete, to fit 34-36 inch bust. Suggests to use a nylon called Nylonese or 3ply wool. Try modern 3ply or 4ply in a tension square, if using 4ply chose a fine spin either wool or synthetic.

 

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vintage ladies knitting pattern

Bestway 2323: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for a 3ply twin set from the 1940's in a lovely lacy pattern, look great with with this seasons straight skirts. To fit 34 inch bust.   Make sleeves of jumper a little shorter to be more fashionable. Always make a tension square and try modern 4ply.

 

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ladies vintage long line waistcoat knitting pattern from 1940s

Bestway 2326: Great vintage ladies long line waist coat and cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. This little pattern has instructions for both the long line waistcoat with points and the cardigan with set in sleeves, also with points at the front. To fit 34 inch bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply that should work well with a modern 3ply or fine 4ply. Always work a tension square and allow a little more wool if use a 4ply. Knitted in  broken rib stitch.

 

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vintage ladies twinset knitting pattern 1940s Bestway 2342:Great vintage ladies jumper and cardigan with lacy panels knitting pattern 1940s. Here is that very popular model again! This pattern has instructions for both the jumper and the cardigan. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply. Will fit 33-35 inch bust. The jumper has a slight v neck line which gives it retro style - the sleeves can always be made a bit shorter. V

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vintage ladies lace frilled summer top knitting pattern 1940s

Bestway 2347: Great vintage ladies summer knitting pattern with lace frill from 1940s. This super pattern has instructions for a simple stocking stitch top in cotton No 8 or a modern 3ply wool. Always work a tension square, to fit 34-36 inch bust. Nicely shaped to fit, the frill is worked separately and sewn in place on completion. There are instructions for a simple crochet cap included.

 

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vintage summer top knitting pattern from early 1950s

Bestway A2349: Great vintage ladies knitting pattern for summer tops from 1940s. This pair of pretty, figure flattering tops are knitted in vintage2ply or modern 3ply, to fit 32-34 inch bust. Try modern 3ply for these or a 3ply cotton. Easy and quick to knit great for as summer get-away. Always work a tension square.

 

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knitting patttern vintage 1940s bigger size jumper Bestway A2356: Great vintage ladies lacy jumper for the fuller figure knitting pattern 1940s. This super pattern is in a simple lace design to flatter the fuller figure and is suitable for any occasion - it can be made elegant and special for evening wear by adding some beads or kept simple and smart to wear under a suit or with slim skirt or trousers. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 40 inch bust.

 

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vintage ladies late 1940s twinset knitting pattern

Bestway A2367: Great vintage knitting patten for ladies twin set from late 1940s. This easy to knit set has an amazing embossed arrow design on reverse stocking stitch on both cardigan and jumper. With set in sleeves and deep rib it is elegant and useful. To fit 36 inch bust and knitted vintage 3ply, so try modern fine 4ply and change needles if needed.

 

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Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer jumper

BestwayB2466L: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer jumper, both short sleeved and worked in a vintage 2ply which is the same as modern 3ply - work a tension square and change needles if needed - lovely delicate summer top to fit 34-38 inch bust.

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Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern from 1940s

Bestway A2486: Great vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern from 1940s. This one is to fit 34-36 and is knitted in vintage 2ply that would have been similar to our modern 3ply. There are instructions for the short sleeved jumper and the lovely cardigan to match in a pretty lace design, nice deep welts and fitted sleeves. Always work a tension square.

 

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bestwa vintage knitting pattern 1940s

Bestway A2509: Great vintage knitting pattern for 32" bust twin set for young teenager or super slim size. 1940's knitted in fancy rib pattern in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply or even double knitting for a large fit.

 

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Another fabulous vintage knitting pattern

Bestway B2517L: Another fabulous vintage knitting pattern, this time in vintage 3ply so modern 4ply will probably work well, try a tension square and change needles if needed. There are instructions for the super jumper and the cardigan with a small shawl collar. To fit 34-36 inch bust, use a thicker ply and large needles for a bigger size, but don't forget to allow more wool if you do that. As this a finer ply you will need about 600g for the set in modern 4ply - but always allow a bit more as all yarns vary and in the past they did not give yardage(or metres per ball) remember 1oz is about 30g

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Great vintage ladies cardigan jumper knitting pattern 1940s

Bestway A2545: Great vintage ladies cardigan jumper knitting pattern 1940s. This lovely set is in the favourite shell pattern, the jumper has the yoke worked in this pattern. To fit 32-34 and 34-36 inch chest in vintage 2ply - so work in modern 3ply and change needle size to get correct tension. Lovely deep welt.

 

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Lovely vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern

Bestway B2558: Lovely vintage ladies twin set knitting pattern, one of my personal favourite. To fit 34-36" bust and 36-38", lovely lace panel cardigan and short sleeved jumper, the panels create a nice slimming effect. Knitted in vintage 2ply, this is modern 3ply. This design is called rose leaf and is a Shetland design.

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Great vintage ladies cardigan and jumper knitting pattern Bestway B2559: Great vintage ladies cardigan and jumper knitting pattern. This pattern is called feather and fan, when knitted with stripes of colour gives a fair isle effect, but is much easier to knit. There are instructions for the scarf as well as the cardigan and jumper and you can of course knit it in one colour. Knitted in vintage 2ply so try modern 3ply or 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed.

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vintage ladies cardigan knitting pattern 1940s

Bestway A2576: Great vintage ladies and teenagers cardigan with short sleeves knitting pattern from 1940s. This pretty little bolero style cardigan look so pretty over summer dresses. This is a super pattern with multiple size ranging from chest/bust to fit 28-30, 31-33, 34-36 inches. There are instructions also for long sleeves and for toddlers and baby sizes too. (From 19-27 inch chest) Try modern fine 4ply for this one and adjust needle size if needed.

 

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vintage ladies jacket and cap sewt knitting pattern from early 1950s

Bestway B2678: Great vintage ladies jacket and cap knitting pattern form 1940s. This lovely loose fitting jacket and whimsical hat were quite typical of the decade. After so many years of austerity fashion became fun and frivolous. This stripe jacket fits 34-38 inch bust and is knitted in a double knitting wool, another new wonder of the early 1950s. Always work a tension square. 4ply can also be used as the tension falls between a modern double knitting and a modern 4ply. change needles to get correct tension.

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vintage ladies slipover knitting pattern from 1940s

Bestway A2726: Great vintage knitting pattern for slip overs from 1940s. This patten has four different slipover or jerkins to fit with 34 or 36 inch bust. Two are knitted in 4ply and two in double knitting. Nice selection. always work a tension square.

 

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Fabulous vintage cardigan knitting pattern with the classic retro flick collar

Bestway B2811L: Fabulous vintage cardigan knitting pattern with the classic retro flick collar - the diagonal stitch design is quite easy to work and this is knitted in what they termed as thick wool. This yarn was the pre-runner to double knitting, try modern double knitting and work a tension square and change needles if needed. Save money and knit yourself a high end fashion cardigan for fraction of the price from a fashion store. This one is for 34-36 inch bust and you will need about 500g of wool.

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Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies bolero and cardigan

Bestway B2961L: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies bolero and cardigan. Looks fabulous with full summer skirts - all the rage this summer I hear! Get that high end fashion look! Worked in poodle wool 4ply for the bolero or poodle wool double knitting or any other double knitting for the cardigan, fancy yarn or just ordinary double knitting or 4ply will work, don't forget to work tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 34-36 inch bust.

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Great vintage ladies lacy twin set knitting pattern

Bestway B3003: Great vintage ladies lacy twin set knitting pattern. This lovely set is easy to make and very summery. The lacy jumper has short sleeves and the cardigan has panels of lacy design down front with stocking stitch back and sleeves. To fit 34 inch bust. Knitted in vintage 3ply so work a tension square in modern 4ply and change needles to get the correct tension. Classic essential for the summer wardrobe - goes with anything!

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Great fisherman's rib vintage knitting pattern worked in double knitting

Bestway B3022L: Great fisherman's rib vintage knitting pattern worked in double knitting so is quick knit, shawl collar and large button band for the very fashionable large buttons. To fit 32-34 and 35-37 inch bust. Great jacket in fancy rib pattern known as fisherman's rib. Looks great with this seasons ultra skinny jeans or slim skirts. Be warm and fashionable at a fraction of the cost of high end fashion chains.

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Vintage knitting pattern for two styles of cardigan, both dolman or bat wing

Bestway B3030L: Another of these lovely patterns from my extensive collection. Vintage knitting pattern for two styles of cardigan, both dolman or bat wing. One in vintage 3ply (try modern 4ply) the pink one at the top of the pattern, very easy pattern. The other one has a shawl collar and is knitted in stocking stitch. This one has deep welt and looks fabulous with large button - hope to have some on site soon. This one has three quarter sleeves - great retro look with skinny jeans or pencil skirt!

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Great ladies vintage knitting pattern rib cardigan

Bestway B3096L: Great ladies vintage knitting pattern rib cardigan. This lovely pattern is very useful and can be knitted by hand or on a machine, it is worked in a wide rib that allows the cardigan to fit very well, knitted with vintage 4ply. Work a tension square to see if you need to change needles to get the correct tension, or if modern double knitting might work better. Very easy to knit or work on the machine. To fit 34-36 inch bust.

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Great vintage knitting pattern for men's and ladies polo cable jumper Bestway B3104: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's and ladies polo cable jumper. This pattern has instructions for a polo neck jumper with cable panels knitted in double knitting wool. to fit 34-36 bust and 38- inch chest. Always work a tension square.

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Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for ladies bolero or shoulder shrug as they are now known

Bestway B3107L: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for ladies bolero or shoulder shrug as they are now known. Worked in simple rib to fit 32-24 and 34-36 inch bust. Can be worked in stocking stitch with rib border if preferred. Knitted in double knitting so quick to make, taking under 300g to knit.

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Great ladies vintage knitting pattern fuller figure cardigan

BestwayB3111L: Great ladies vintage knitting pattern fuller figure cardigan. This is a super pattern for the fuller figure bust size 40-42 inches, classic styling with shawl collar and deep rib and rib detail on shoulders knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Also a classic double knitting jacket with a flattering wide front band. Pockets can be omitted.

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Great vintage ladies short sleeved lacy cardigan knitting pattern

Bestway B3200: Great vintage ladies short sleeved lacy cardigan knitting pattern. This light summery cardigan will be just the thing when our summer arrives. It is knitted in double knitting wool and is to fit 32-34 inch bust. The description says it is easy to knit in several evenings and a must for every wardrobe! It is knitted on large needles so even though it is double knitting wool it is light and cool to wear. Always work a tension square.

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Lovely classic twin set, to fit 34-36 inch bust

Bestway 3332: vintage at its simplest! Lovely classic twin set, to fit 34-36 inch bust in 3ply with neat little cap sleeves and only takes 7 x 50g balls for both garments.

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vintage knitting pattern for beautiful summer top

Bestway 3432L:  Great vintage knitting pattern for beautiful summer top. Get high end fashion knitwear at a fraction of the cost - knit it yourself! To fit 34 to 36 inch bust (sizes 12-14 UK) Same style three different patterns and textures. Angora, Mohair and vintage 3ply (use modern 4ply if instead of the 3ply) also make sure if you use angora or mohair that it is similar to 4ply - always work a tension square and change needles if needed. All three designs can be worked in modern 4ply.

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Lovely vintage knitting pattern for a v neck sleeveless top

Bestway 3488L: Lovely vintage knitting pattern for a v neck sleeveless top, with tiny pearl buttons up the front, soft vintage 3ply wool (try modern 4ply) can also be knitted in modern angora for an evening top with beads or sequins sewn along the leaf design. To fit bust size 34-38 in two sizes.

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Great vintage ladies double knitting cable cardigan in aran style Bestway 3492: Great vintage ladies double knitting cable cardigan in aran style. This is a lovely cable cardigan to fit 36-38 inch bust Always work a tension square.

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Great vintage knitting pattern for cardigan with Aran style panels

Bestway 3542L: Great vintage knitting pattern for cardigan with Aran style panels but knitted in 4ply, have that country look without the bulkiness of Aran. Try tension square with double knitting, if you prefer to knit with thicker yarn - change needles to get correct tension for size. To fit 36-38 inch bust.

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Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer cardigan

Bestway 3584: Great vintage knitting pattern for ladies summer cardigan. Simple lacy vine design in double knitting to keep those summer chills away - a must in the UK!  Worked in double knitting so quick and easy to knit, look great over full summer skirts which are going to be all the rage this summer - get that retro look. To fit 34-38 inch bust (UK 12-14)

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Another great vintage knitting pattern for these chilly days

Bestway 3603L: Another great vintage knitting pattern for these chilly days. This one is knitted in chunky to fit 34-36 inch bust. Knitted on large needles (1, 2, and 00 imperial needles or 7.5mm,7mm and 9mm) will grow quickly and takes approx 22oz of yarn or 14 x 50g balls. always allow a bit more when converting to grams.

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Great vintage ladies sport shirt knitting pattern

Bestway 3620: Great vintage ladies sport shirt knitting pattern. This simple to make summer top is knitted in 4ply, modern 4ply should work, but always do a tension square and change needles if needed. In simple stocking stitch to fit 32-34, 34-36 and 36-38 inch bust.

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Great vintage ladies tunic style jumper knitting pattern

Bestway 3645: Great vintage ladies tunic style jumper knitting pattern. This figure slimming jumper is knitted in vintage 3ply that should knit as a fine 4ply. Always work a tension square. To fit 34-36 and 36-38. This tunic has a boat neckline and three quarter sleeves.

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