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A great visual reference of not just the knitwear of the period, but also hairstyles, make-up, etc.
| £12 | The Needlewoman July 1933
28 page magazine, in excellent condition. Includes free gift of embroidery transfer. Mainly embroidery, but also includes crochet, knitting (cruising coat), dressmaking (day and evening knickers) |
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| £12 | The Needlewoman August 1933
28 page magazine, in excellent condition. Includes free gift of embroidery transfer. Mainly embroidery, but also includes knitting (autumn jumper), crochet (waistcoat), dressmaking (camiknickers) |
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£18 |
Woolcraft Book A practical guide to knitting and crochet 86 pages Undated, but probably 1930s Some discolouration to pages, but a great collection of basic designs, including baby clothes, men's socks, pram covers, men's and women's underwear, gloves and mittens. |
| £8 | Bestway A2082
Twinset "Designed by 'Ena' of Home Fashions and Children's Dress 4 page leaflet 1940s Pattern is in nice, clean condition | |
| £7 | Weldons 627
Two-colour Jumper "In a fascinating design of Fair Isle zig-zag blocks, this jumper is knitted in two colours" 4 page leaflet 1940s Light creasing to top of pattern | |
| £7 | Bestway 2353
A Twin-set for the Fuller Figure 4 page leaflet 1940s Pattern is in nice condition, apart from a tiny hole at centre top - looks like it has had a drawing pin through it | |
| £8 | Weldons A795
The Flying Horse Jumper 4 page leaflet 1940s Nice condition | |
| £7 | Greenock B413
Lady's Military Tunic 4 page leaflet 1940s | |
| £7 | Greenock B371
Short or Long Sleeve Jumper 4 page leaflet | |
| £5 | Lavenda 1088
Melissa Lady's Jumper 4 page leaflet Pattern is a bit worn at the edges | |
| £5 | Weldons 535
Knitted Jumper with Crocheted Yoke and Sleeves 4 page leaflet 1940s A few creases and small pin hole in pattern | |
| £6 | P and B 282
Jumper with flower pattern yoke 4 page leaflet | |
| £8 | George Lee & Sons 618
Lace Jumper with Ribbed Yoke 4 page leaflet 1940s In lovely condition | |
| £7 | Weldons A1062
Twin Set in Open-Stitch "Here is a charming twin set to knit from very little wool. The pretty, open-stitch used for the main part is very quick to work and the set fits perfectly" 4 page leaflet In very nice condition | |
| £6 | Bestway 2096
Short sleeved Jumper in Blackberry Stitch "Posed by Susan Shaw, star of the J Arthur Rank organisation" 4 page leaflet 1940s Bottom left hand corner torn off, and small tear to top edge | |
| £8 | Bestway 2165
Dressing Jacket and Bedsocks 4 page leaflet 1940s In beautiful condition | |
| £7 | Sirdar 7353
Lady's Jumper Cardigan 8 page leaflet Pattern has light vertical crease where it has been folded | |
| £4 | Greenock BX153
Austrian Coat 4 page leaflet Has been folded vertically and also at top right hand corner | |
| £8 | P and B 713
Accessories in Angora 12 page leaflet Cravat and Gloves, Head Square, Wristlets, and Scarf Light creases, including diagonal crease on front cover | |
| £10 | New-Style Family Knitting
Presented with Woman's Weekly 16 page booklet undated, but looks like 1950s | |
| £6 | Sirdar 1517
Loose Jacket Cardigan 4 page leaflet in lovely condition | |
| £8 | Bestway 791
Knitted Gloves in Two Colours 4 page leaflet - 1940s - in excellent condition | |
| £7 | Bestway 1233
Knitted Lacy Gloves 4 page leaflet - 1940s - in excellent condition | |
| £6 | Weldons 201
Fair Isle Gloves 4 page leaflet - 1940s - in excellent condition Shop stamp on front of pattern | |
| £4.50 | Weldons 313
Cap and Gloves in Fair Isle 4 page leaflet - 1940s - has been folded horizontally, so crease across middle. Also some pencil notes. | |
| £4 | Bestway A2699
Stocking-Stitch Gloves 4 page leaflet | |
| £6 | P and B 669
Four Pairs of Gloves 12 page leaflet | |
| £4 | Bestway B2303
3 Pairs of Gloves 4 page leaflet Very lightly creased | |
| £4 | Mahonys L5704
Mitts in Cable-Diamond Pattern 4 page leaflet Leaflet has been folded vertically, so creased down middle | |
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£6 |
P and B 3367 Dressing Jacket and Dressing Cape 6 page leafrlet Light fold marks |
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£4 |
Lavenda 708 Lady's Sweater 4 page leaflet |
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£6 |
Bestway 583 Two Boleros 4 page leaflet
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| £4 | Patons and Baldwins 590
Vest and Knickers 4 page leaflet - 1940s Shop stamp on front of pattern, and leaflet has been folded horizontally | |
| £4 | Ladyship 3137
Lady's Dressing Jacket and Shoulder Cape 4 page leaflet Faint shop stamp on front of pattern. Pattern has several creases, but still a nice period image | |
| £18 | Quick to Knit Designs
click for image of back page of booklet 16 page booklet Presented with Woman and Home Undated, but probably 1950s Illustrated in colour and black and white | |
| £8 | Top Fashion Knitteds
Presented with "People's Friend" 12 page booklet Undated, but looks like 1950s Illustrated in black and white | |
| £2.50 | P and B 1417
Button-Through Cardigans Raglan or Set-in Sleeves 8 page leaflet Some creasing and light stains inside. | |
| £5 | Bestway 1986
Jumper in Rib and Stocking Stitch 4 page leaflet Light vertical crease on front cover of pattern | |
| £4 | Knitmaster Gloves for the Family
6 page fold-out leaflet PATTERN FOR KNITMASTER KNITTING MACHINE | |
| £12 | Vogue Easy to Knit
16 page booklet Includes sweaters, blouses, cardigans Undated, but judging by the adverts referring to shortages it is either during or immediately after WW2 | |
| £10 | Knitters Digest 1957
40 page booklet Back cover creased Patterns include woman's raglan sweater, hats, woman's coat, Pram Set Also includes advice on buying wool, washing woollies, adverts for other knitting patterns, etc | |
| £5 | Top-Style Family Knitting
Small 16 page booklet, presented with "The People's Friend" Patterns include man and boy's sweater, matching hat and handbag, cardigan, sweaters, bed jacket | |
| £10 | Teens and Twenties
Presented with "My Weekly and Welcome" 16 page booklet Cover a bit creased, but great 1950s designs Illustrated in black and white | |
| £6 | Fashion Knits 67
16 page booklet from Woman's Weekly Patterns include skinny rib sweater, dress, jumper suit, cardigan (c) 1967 | |
| £6 | Deck-Chair Knitting
16 page booklet from Woman's Weekly Patterns include jacket, cardigan, sweaters, bedjacket, Small stain on back cover/inside back cover (c) 1963 | |
| £6 | Knitting for Pleasure
16 page booklet from Woman's Weekly Patterns include sweater, cardigans, jackets, three piece suit, sweater dress (c) 1965 | |
| £6 | New Knitting
20 page booklet from Woman's Weekly Patterns include sweaters, jackets, cardigan, skirt suit (c) 1964 | |
| £6 | Top of the Knit Parade
16 page booklet, presented with Woman's Own Patterns include sweaters, cardigans, skirt suit Undated - 1960s | |
| £18 | Weldon's Caps, Hats and Scarves
18 page black and white booklet Split at spine about 1/4 way up from bottom Large black and white illustration for each pattern Undated, but looks to be 1920s or early 1930s | |
| £5 | Patons & Baldwins 3/631
click for image of back of pattern Lady's Jumper 6 page leaflet | |
| £4 | Pattern No. N1829
Lady's Jumper in glitter effect yarn "Fashion Economy! You can knit this beautiful jumper for 27/0d" 4 page leaflet | |
| £4 | Pattern No. 298 - CROCHET PATTERN
Tunic and Cardigan in Crochet 4 page leaflet (c) 1971 | |
| £4 | Pattern No. 816
Cardigan 4 page leaflet | |
| £4 | Pattern No. 876
His'n'Her Waistcoat 4 page leaflet (c) 1963 | |
| £4 | Pattern No. 8772
Lady's Summer Sweaters and Dress 4 page leaflet (c) 1968 | |
| £4 | Pattern No. 9475
Crochet-knit Summer Jumper "Cool, casual and sleeveless" 4 page leaflet | |
| £4 | Pattern No. C555
Mother and Daughter Coat 4 page leaflet | |
| £10 | The Aran Look
36 page booklet Patterns include cardigans, sweaters, cap and mittens (c) 1967 | |
| £5 | Patons 9536
Sweater Dresses "ideally suited for a girl or a woman" 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9540
V-neck Raglan Sweaters 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9563
Three-quarter length coat with raglan sleeves 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9587
Sweater in Shetland heart of lilac stitch 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9588
Jacket for the fuller figure 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9611
Smart dress for a lady 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £3 | Patons 9649
Back-to-front Bedjacket 4 page leaflet Shop stamp on inside of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9707
Sleek polo neck sweater 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9709
Charming short-sleeved sweater 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9712
Smart sweater with deep border of check patterning 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9750
Lacy sweater with unusual but eye-catching patterning 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9786
Round neck raglan sweater with Fair Isle borders 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9809
Sweater with tri-colour yoke 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9840
Natty jumper with lacy yoke and set-in sleeves 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9845
Quick-to-knit tops. "Marvellous for summer". 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9868
Super dress with polo neck and a bold diamond pattern 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 9929
"Radiating elegance in this unique two piece suit" 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 5037
"New country length for a lace panel cardigan in Shetland style" 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 5062
Patterned polo neck sweaters 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons 5084
Raglan Cardigan 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £4 | Patons 6001
Jumper, Skirt and Beret "You'll look a rave in this exciting total look outfit" 8 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop sticker on front of pattern | |
| £4 | Patons 6109
Dress and Waistcoat "Classic ribbed dress teams with a colour-patterned waistcoat for a smart and practical set which will give you lots of everyday wear" 4 page leaflet Shop stamp on front of pattern | |
| £4 | Patons 6233
Pinafore Dress "Youthful style for all ages lends itself to a wide variation of wardrobe changes - worn casually or accessorised for fashion" 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop sticker on front of pattern | |
| £3 | Patons 6263
Country Cardigans 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop sticker on front of pattern | |
| £3 | Patons 6400
"Delightful Sleeveless Cardigan" 4 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop sticker on front of pattern | |
| £5 | Emu 283
Windcheater 4 page leaflet Shop stamp on front of pattern | |
| £5 | Patons SC117
click for image of back of pattern Sweater with Mandarin Collar and Frilled Evening Blouse 8 page leaflet This pattern is unused shop stock Shop stamp on inside /back of pattern | |
| £4 | Sirdar 5069
Raglan Suit 4 page leaflet Shop stamp on back cover (c) 1970 | |
| £3 | Lister Lee Target K653
Lady's Blouse 4 page leaflet Shop sticker on front of pattern | |
| £4 | Sirdar 2421
Sweater 4 page leaflet (c) 1967 | |
| £4 | Patons 6326
Short-sleeved sweaters and beret "groovy rule-breakers knitted in a twinkling" 4 page leaflet Shop stamp on back page of pattern | |
| £4 | Sirdar 2085
Sweater 4 page leaflet | |
| £4 | Patons 9819
Sweater 4 page leaflet Shop stamp on back page of pattern | |
| £3 | Patons 9875
Sweater 4 page leaflet | |
| £3 | Wendy 239
Lady's Jacket 4 page leaflet Creasing to top edge of pattern | |
| £4 | Patons 9962
Cardigan 4 page leaflet | |
| £4 | Lee Target 1502
Lady's Jumper 4 page leaflet Shop stamp on front of pattern | |
| £4 | Sirdar 2320
Summer Jumper 4 page leaflet | |
| £4 | Patons 6205
Scarf and Sweater 4 page leaflet | |
| £4 | Sirdar 5107
Shortie Sweater 4 page leaflet (c) 1970 | |
| £4 | Lee Target 6493
Arran Jacket for Man or Woman 4 page leaflet (c) 1964 | |
| £3.50 | Lister N1339
Mother and Daughter Sweaters 4 page leaflet Light horizontal crease where pattern has been folded in half | |
| £5 | Lister N1621
Lady's Suit 4 page leaflet | |
| £3.50 | Alafoss 108
Cardigans 4 page leaflet Shop stamp on back page of pattern | |
| £7.50 | Sirdar 9952
Skirt, Sweaters, Jackets 20 page booklet (c) 1968 | |
| £5 | Hand Knits in Wool
Jersey, Sweater Dress, Sweater, Twinset, Jacket 12 page booklet (c) 1965 Crease at bottom right corner | |
| £5 | Round the World Knitting
20 page booklet includes designs from Mexico, Holland, France, Canada, USA, Australia and Ireland (c) 1963 | |
| £10 | Patons Woolcraft
100 page soft-cover book All the basics of knitting and crochet, plus over 60 patterns. (c) 1977 |
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