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Knitting, sewing and embroidery patterns from the past. Mostly 1930's, 40's and 50's. Dates are given where known.

All available by post; UK only. Packing and postage must be added to the price listed here. Individual patterns are quite light in weight, so p&p should be about £1 per posting.
babies bonnets in 3-ply; £1.50
babies bonnets in 3-ply; £1.50
babies matinee coats, a six-page booklet describing four knitting patterns with washing instructions such as
babies matinee coats, a six-page booklet describing four knitting patterns with washing instructions such as "AVOID garments lying about wet : clothes-lines or hanging up to dry"; £4
babies mittens in 2-ply, just the one side with an advert for P&B wools on the back; £1.50
babies mittens in 2-ply, just the one side with an advert for P&B wools on the back; £1.50
children's Fair Isle gloves in three sizes,
children's Fair Isle gloves in three sizes, "You change the knitting pins to change the size", 1950's (?); £1.50
children's gloves and mittens in 3-ply, instructions for two sizes, with washing instructions such as
children's gloves and mittens in 3-ply, instructions for two sizes, with washing instructions such as "Dissolve 'Ino' soapflakes in boiling water and add the solution to luke warm water. Whisk vigorously"; £1.50
children's gloves in 3-ply, 3 page fold-out pattern from WWII or the early 1950's
children's gloves in 3-ply, 3 page fold-out pattern from WWII or the early 1950's "Golden Eagle knitting wools economise coupons and cash"; £3
children's gloves in 3-ply, with washing hints such as
children's gloves in 3-ply, with washing hints such as "Do not put wet woollies aside but dry immediately", £2
crochet table-mats; £1.50
crochet table-mats; £1.50
crochet, 3 edging patterns using cotton; £2
crochet, 3 edging patterns using cotton; £2
gloves for grown-ups or children; £1.50
gloves for grown-ups or children; £1.50
gloves for ladies in 3-ply, there are two charts showing the Fair Isle patterns; £2
gloves for ladies in 3-ply, there are two charts showing the Fair Isle patterns; £2
gloves for women in 3-ply, booklet with 4 pages: a later reprint is also available; £5
gloves for women in 3-ply, booklet with 4 pages: a later reprint is also available; £5
gloves for women in 3-ply, booklet with 7 pages, a reprint of the earlier patterns; £4
gloves for women in 3-ply, booklet with 7 pages, a reprint of the earlier patterns; £4
instructions for 37 embroidered flowers; £1
instructions for 37 embroidered flowers; £1
Instructions for crochet edgings, matching embroidered cushions, apron and anti-macassers, flower table mats, knitted woollies and a bobble hat, shadow-work embroidery; original cross-stich transfer; £2
Instructions for crochet edgings, matching embroidered cushions, apron and anti-macassers, flower table mats, knitted woollies and a bobble hat, shadow-work embroidery; original cross-stich transfer; £2
Instructions for embroidered mats and table-cloths, knitted mittens and jumper, embroidered edgings, crochet doilies and edgings, applique, and stitches for lingerie; £2
Instructions for embroidered mats and table-cloths, knitted mittens and jumper, embroidered edgings, crochet doilies and edgings, applique, and stitches for lingerie; £2
Instructions for embroidered motifs, tea cosy, cushion, crochet table mats and a brassiere, knights+castle table-cloth, knitted jumper and a toy; £2
Instructions for embroidered motifs, tea cosy, cushion, crochet table mats and a brassiere, knights+castle table-cloth, knitted jumper and a toy; £2
Instructions for embroidered table-mats, knitted cardigans, embroidered cushions and table-cloths, a sampler, crochet gloves; £2
Instructions for embroidered table-mats, knitted cardigans, embroidered cushions and table-cloths, a sampler, crochet gloves; £2
Instructions for knitted cami-knickers, embroidered flowers, cross-stitch edgings, crochet gloves, smocked childs dress; original transfers included; £2
Instructions for knitted cami-knickers, embroidered flowers, cross-stitch edgings, crochet gloves, smocked childs dress; original transfers included; £2
Instructions for knitting and sewing patterns, bed cape, purses, toys, cross-stitch borders, crochet necklace and butterfly brooch; original transfers included; £2
Instructions for knitting and sewing patterns, bed cape, purses, toys, cross-stitch borders, crochet necklace and butterfly brooch; original transfers included; £2
Instructions for motifs, crochet camelias, embroidered lilacs, other flowers and table-mats, ladies jumper; original transfers included; £2
Instructions for motifs, crochet camelias, embroidered lilacs, other flowers and table-mats, ladies jumper; original transfers included; £2