Cassette Patterns
Here is a list of patterns available on cassette in the UK
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INSTRUCTIONS AND TECHNIQUES
Patons & Baldwins Ltd. Introducing machine knitting: (No. 202); Patons. Alloa: Patons & Baldwins, 1977. RNIB Cassette Library X5310, 2 or 1 cassettes.
A simple guide for beginners, explaining the general principles of working single bed home-knitting machines. Easy step-by-step instructions are followed with a collection of basic stitches and garments for the family.
Stratford, Audrey. Better knitting made easy.
Cassette version available from Calibre.
The Harmony guide to knitting techniques: the "how-to" of hand knitting. Lyric, 1990. RNIB Cassette Library X2755, 7 or 2 cassettes.
This guide is complementary to all the other Harmony Guides. It contains professional hints and tips on techniques and methods of working that will interest every knitter, namely methods of shaping and finishing, circular knitting, intasia, lace knitting, knitting with beads and loop knitting, together with seamless knitting and all other useful snippets of 'know how'.
BABY AND TODDLER
Baby clothes. Cassette version available from Playback
Double knitting (V neck cardigan and sweater): 12-24 ins
(30-61 cms): DK: 1067; Littlewoods. Liverpool: Littlewoods.
RNIB Cassette Library X9397, 1 or 1 cassette.
This text provides knitting instructions for V neck cardigan and sweater.
Falcon. Baby cardigans: round and V-necked: 16"-22" (41-56 cm): Baby DK: (4012). Wakefield: Falcon. RNIB Cassette Library X2502, 1 or 1 cassette.
The patterns are for all over lacy cardigans with raglan sleeves.
Falcon. Baby jackets, bonnet and helmet: 16"-22": Baby DK: (4013). Falcon. RNIB Cassette Library X2508, 1 or 1 cassette.
Boy's jacket and matching helmet in stocking stitch with fancy edging and yoke. Girl's jacket with fancy base and stocking stitch above armholes with matching patterned bonnet.
Jarol. Little me: V or round neck cardigans: DK: 13-27 in (33-69 cm): (No. E478). Bradford: Jarol Ltd, 1990? RNIB Cassette Library X6326, 1 or 1 cassette.
4 baby cardigans: lacy round or V neck cardigan; or plain round or V neck cardigan.
Matinee coats: 18-22 ins: DK: (No. 531). Bradford: James Brown (Studley Wools). RNIB Cassette Library X4486, 1 or 1 cassette.
3 baby coats, one with high neck and buttons in a lacy pattern, one with high neck and ribbon fastening in stocking stitch with moss stitch edging and patterned cuffs and base, and one with low neck with stocking stitch in the top half and a lacy pattern in the lower half.
Patons & Baldwins Ltd. Quickerknit matinee coats for the first six months: (No. 575). Patons and Baldwins. RNIB Cassette Library X5662, 1 or 1 cassette.
Three matinee coats in contrasting styles, one with a "sun ray" decorative yoke and scalloped edge; one with raglan sleeves and V neck with moss stitch edgings and decorative panel at the bottom; and one with yoke in Tunisian rib and a little collar.
Patons. Making a new start: baby quickerknit: 18-21 ins: (No. 2225). Alloa: Patons and Baldwins. RNIB Cassette Library X4233, 1 or 1 cassette.
Two baby cardigans, one round neck "basket-work" pattern and one V-neck with vertical patterning.
Patons. Little sweaters on the go: 20-24 ins (51-61 cm): DK: (No. 1198). Patons and Baldwins, 1975. RNIB Cassette Library X4056, 1 or 1 cassette.
Two raglan V necked sweaters, one in simple stocking stitch and the other with a raised diagonal stripe to give a scrunchy texture.
Patons. Cuddly quartet: 18 ins (46 cm): Baby 3 ply pure wool: (No. 2014). Patons and Baldwins. RNIB Cassette Library X3848, 1 or 1 cassette.
Four baby coats having the same simple yoke but a different lacy stitch for main parts.
Poppleton. Baby coats: 16-20 ins: (No. 1300); Poppleton. Horbury: Richard Poppleton and Sons. RNIB Cassette Library X4236, 1 or 1 cassette.
2 different styles of baby coat.
Poppleton. Baby garments: 16 ins-20 ins: (No. 1291). Horbury: Richard Poppleton & Sons Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library X4235, 1 or 1 cassette.
Contents: Vests in 4 ply, coats in double knitting, and bootees.
Poppleton. Baby coats: 16-22 ins (40-56 cm): 4 ply: (No. 1354). Horbury: Richard Poppleton and Sons. RNIB Cassette Library X4459, 1 or 1 cassette.
3 baby coats in different designs.
Robin. Babygrow: Bambino DK: 16" - 20". Robin Wools.
RNIB Cassette Library X901, 1 or 1 cassette.
Shawl, bonnet and helmet: (No. 3882); Sirdar. Sirdar Plc.
RNIB Cassette Library X6966, 1 or 1 cassette.
Using 4-ply wool, these baby clothes are knitted in a lacy pattern. The shawl has a decorative border.
Sirdar double knitting: Sweaters knitting pattern: baby pattern: basket stitch: 3757. Sirdar. RNIB Cassette Library X9033, 1 or 1 cassette.
Knitting instructions for crew neck and V neck sweater.
Sirdar. Double Knitting: 41-61cm, 16-24": 3725. Sirdar.
RNIB Cassette Library X9034, 1 or 1 cassette.
Sweater and pants knitting pattern 3725, 41-61cm, 16-24".
Sirdar. Sirdar double knitting: sweater and cardigan knitting pattern: 16-24 inches: DK: (no. 3767). Sirdar.
RNIB Cassette Library X9399, 1 or 1 cassette.
This text provides knitting instructions for cardigan and sweater.
Sirdar. Snuggly: cardigans from birth to nine months: 18-20": DK: (No. 3336). Wakefield: Sirdar. RNIB Cassette Library X663, 1 or 1 cassette.
These instructions include a Dolman cardigan and V-necked cardigan for boy or girl.
Sirdar. Sirdar snuggly double knitting: sweater: 16-22 inches: DK: (no. 3849). Sirdar. RNIB Cassette Library X9396, 1 or 1 cassette.
This text provides knitting instructions for a child's sweater.
Sirdar. Girls' cardigans: 20 ins: DK: (No. 3019). Wakefield: Sirdar.
RNIB Cassette Library X4231, 1 or 1 cassette.
2 knitted cardigans for ages 6-12 months.
Something to smile about: baby cardigans: 19-22 ins: (No. 6022). Alloa: Patons & Baldwins. RNIB Cassette Library X4487, 1 or 1 cassette.
Two baby cardigans, one a buttonthrough design and the other a V-neck, both with raglan sleeves.
CHILDREN
Emu. Cardigans: 20-23 ins: DK: (No. 8447). Emu Wools Ltd.
RNIB Cassette Library X3849, 1 or 1 cassette.
Three children's cardigans in stocking stitch with raglan sleeves. Each has a different design knitted into both fronts: one is a butterfly, another is a dog, and the other is a peasant girl.
Jarol. Sweater, skirt and pants: 16" - 22": (No. JX342). Together with cable and rib sweater: (No. JX275) and King Cole: sweater and skirt: 20" - 26": (No. 2150). Jarol LA/King Cole Ltd
RNIB Cassette Library T9299, 2 cassettes.
Littlewoods. Double knitting: sweater: 51-76cm (20-30"): 5869; Berkertex. Liverpool: Littlewoods. RNIB Cassette Library X9395,
1 or 1 cassette.
This text provides knitting instructions for sweater, sizes 51-76cm (20-30in).
Littlewoods. Double knitting: cardigan and sweater: 51-76cm (20-30"): 5864; Berkertex. Liverpool: Littlewoods.
RNIB Cassette Library X9398, 1 or 1 cassette.
This text provides knitting instructions for cardigan and sweater, sizes 51-76cm (20-30in).
Patons & Baldwins Ltd. Classics cardigan and sweater: 56-81 cm (22-32 ins): 4 ply, DK, Aran, Chunky: (No. C 4764); Patons. Darlington, Co Durham: Coats Crafts UK, 1992. RNIB Cassette Library X7856, 3 or 1 cassettes.
Patterns are given for a child's cardigan and sweater in each of the following wools: 4 ply, DK, Aran and Chunky. Both are knitted in stocking stitch, with ribbed neck and cuffs, and raglan sleeves. Both are V-necked.
Patons. Just the job!: 30-34 ins: 4 ply: (No. 9801). Brentford: Patons & Baldwins. RNIB Cassette Library X4712, 1 or 1 cassette.
V-necked cardigan for boys or girls aged 10 to 15 years. It is buttoned with raglan sleeves and vertical pattern.
Patons. Round neck sweater: (No. 8085). Patons and Baldwins, 1985. RNIB Cassette Library T9751, 1 cassette.
Sirdar. Child's hat and scarf: DK chunky: (No. C4558). Sirdar. RNIB Cassette Library T6900, 1 cassette.
Sirdar. Wash'n'wear sweaters 4770: 4 ply: 26-34 in (66-86 cm): (No. 4770). Wakefield: Sirdar. RNIB Cassette Library X6002, 1 or 1 cassette.
2 children's sweaters, both worked in stocking stitch, one with crew neck and one with V neck.
Sirdar. Country style tunic: 58-86 cm (22-34 ins): DK: (No. 4841). Sirdar. RNIB Cassette Library X2507, 1 or 1 cassette.
A double knit tunic for a girl with a fashionable v-neck and side slit.
Sirdar. Growing up in Sirdar: raglan sweater for boy or girl: ages 4/6/8 years: DK: (No. 618). Wakefield: Harrap Bros (Sirdar Wools) Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library X4703, 1 or 1 cassette.
V-necked, stocking stitch, raglan sleeved pullovers.
FAMILY KNITS
Aran lumber jacket: 38". Cassette version available from Playback
Bellmans. Classic: sizes 24-46 ins: (No. 1214); Bellmans. Coats Patons (Retail) Ltd, 1971. RNIB Cassette Library X5596, 1 or 1 cassette.
V necked sweater, round necked sweater and polo neck sweater, all in stocking stitch with raglan sleeves.
Coats. His or her classic cardigans: 42-44 ins: Coats Cadenza Courtelle double crepe. Glasgow: Coats Sewing Group, 1969.
RNIB Cassette Library X2850, 1 or 1 cassette.
This pattern contains details of materials, measurements, sizes, tension check, abbreviations, back, pocket linings, right front, left front, sleeves, front band, pocket tops and to make up.
Family zipper jackets: section 12 from Arans: traditional designs plus casual syles with Aran stitches. RNIB Cassette Library T5649, 1 cassette.
Jarol. Round neck cardigans: (No. JX213). Bradford: Jarol.
RNIB Cassette Library T10690, 2 cassettes.
Patons. Aran knits. From "Stitchcraft". Patons.
RNIB Cassette Library T6612, 7 cassettes.
Patons. The senior him and her: 44-50 ins chest: DK: (No. 9399); Patons & Baldwins. RNIB Cassette Library X5736, 1 or 1 cassette.
A basic stocking stitch, V necked cardigan with pocket.
Patons. Diana Disco's: 30" - 40": brushed chunky. Patons, 1986.
RNIB Cassette Library T10682, 1 cassette.
Patons. Capstan aran sweaters: (No. 1346). Patons.
RNIB Cassette Library T7313, 1 cassette.
Patons. Sweater: 32" - 42": Beehive chunky: (No. 1559). Patons, 1986. RNIB Cassette Library T10683, 1 cassette.
Phildar. Pegase aran men's and ladies' cardigans. Phildar.
RNIB Cassette Library T7312, 1 cassette.
Robin. Lacy yoke jumper: 32-38 ins: (No. 1758). Bradford: Robin. RNIB Cassette Library X4917, 1 or 1 cassette.
Short-sleeved jumper with lacy patterned yoke.
Robin. Jumper with raglan or set-in sleeves: 4ply: 34-44 ins: (No. 1494). Bradford: Robin. RNIB Cassette Library X5018, 1 or 1 cassette.
Round neck jumper with long or short sleeves, in stocking stitch with simple vertical pattern on the front and decorative tie at the neck. Set-in or raglan sleeves.
Sirdar. Child, lady's or man's gloves and mitts: 6" - 8" width above thumb: DK: (No. 9445). Sirdar. RNIB Cassette Library X2499, 1 or 1 cassette.
Glove and mitt knitting pattern by Sirdar. Child 4/7 years and 8/12 years; teenager/lady; man. Width above thumb 6-8". Plain and striped gloves and gloves with flowers; plain mitts; fingerless gloves and fingerless gloves with mitt attachment. Sirdar Country Style Double Knitting Wool.
Sirdar. Zipper jacket: 24-42 ins: DK/chunky: (No. 5812). Wakefield: Sirdar Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library X5023, 2 or 1 cassette.
Stocking stitch zipper jacket with hood.
Sirdar. His and her classic sweater: 32 ins-42 ins: DK: (No. 2091); Sirdar. Wakefield: Harrap Brothers (Sirdar Wools).
RNIB Cassette Library X5258, 1 or 1 cassette.
Unisex round-necked pullover, knitted in stocking stitch with raglan sleeves.
Sirdar. Men's and ladies' aran sweaters: (No. 6155). Sirdar.
RNIB Cassette Library T7314, 1 cassette.
Stylecraft. Cardigan. From "Cardigan and sweater: DK: 66-102 cm (26-40 in): (No. 4363)"; Stylecraft. Keighley: Stylecraft.
RNIB Cassette Library X6770, 7 or 2 cassettes.
Girls' and ladies' V-necked cardigan, decorated in square 'patches' - including moss stitch patches, lace patches, stocking stitch patches (some with decorative flower added), diamond patches, and moss-rib patches.
Sweet brier: round or V neck sweaters and cardigans: 26-44 ins (66-112 cm): DK: (No. E857); Jarol. Bradford: Jarol, 1993.
RNIB Cassette Library X6058, 3 or 1 cassettes.
The sizes given range from children to adults. The V-neck and round neck pullovers are knitted in stocking stitch. The cardigans (round or V-neck) are also stocking stitch with pockets.
Tivoli Spinners Ltd. Round and v-neck raglan sweaters: 55-110 cms (22-44 ins): DK: (No. 381D); Tivoli Spinners. London: Lyric (Pattern Services), 1986. RNIB Cassette Library X6102, 2 or 1 cassettes.
Available in childrens' and adults' sizes, these sweaters are knitted in stocking stitch, with raglan sleeves and either round or v-necks.
Wendy. Family classic cardigans: 24" - 44", 61 - 112 cm: DK Easy Knit: (No. 3441). Guiseley: Carter & Parker Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library X2486, 1 or 1 cassette.
Wendy. Family D.K. plain round or V-neck pullover: 24" - 44": (no. 3440). Carter & Parker Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library X2506, 1 or 1 cassette.
This pattern gives instructions for a plain family D.K. sweater with either a round or V neck. It has raglan sleeves and is available in 11 sizes from 24" - 44" chest. The garment is knitted in stocking stitch with simple rib cuffs, welt and neckband.
Wendy. His and her sweaters: DK: 30" - 44" (76-112cm):
(No. 3932). (Part-work). Carter and Parker Ltd.
RNIB Cassette Library XP81, 1 or 1 cassette.
This pattern contains instructions for back, front, sleeves, pressing and making up.
"Her" pattern only.
Wendy. Family slipover and waistcoat: 24" - 44": D.K.: (No. 3442). Carter & Parker. RNIB Cassette Library X2509, 1 or 1 cassette.
Ultra plain family slipover or waistcoat in stocking stitch with ribs at hem, V neck and arm holes. Wendy D.K. used.
Wendy. His and hers cardigan: Wendy chunky: 26/28" - 42/44": (no. 3690). Guiseley: Carter & Parker. RNIB Cassette Library X2501, 1 or 1 cassette.
His & Hers cardigan pattern by Wendy. Plain knit, V-necked with raglan sleeves and pockets - long line. Size: 66/71 cms - 107/112 cms (26/28 - 42/44 ins) - bust/chest. Wendy chunky wool (Family Choice, Ascot or Orinoco). Easy knit.
LADIES
Angora look top: 26" - 40": DK: King Cole: (No. 2038).
RNIB Cassette Library T5576, 1 cassette.
Bellmans. Classic sweaters: 32-44 ins: 3 ply, 4 ply, DK: (No. 615). Coats Patons, 1971. RNIB Cassette Library X4025, 1 or 1 cassette.
Two women's pullovers in stocking stitch with raglan sleeves. One is V necked, the other is round necked with a single or double neckband.
Chevy. Fashion sweater: 34". Chevy.
Cassette version available from Playback
King Cole. Cotton look all season sweater: 36" - 38": (No. BV4). King Cole Knitting Patterns. RNIB Cassette Library T5583,
1 cassette.
King Cole. Angora look: 5 sizes 32" - 40": DK: (No. 2023).
King Cole Knitting. RNIB Cassette Library T5580, 1 cassette.
King Cole. Ribbed top: (No. BV6). Together with angora look DK: (No. BV7); angora look DK: (No. BV8) and cotton look top: (No. BV9). King Cole Knitting Patterns. RNIB Cassette Library T6594, 1 cassette.
King Cole. Cotton look high fashion sweater: 34" - 36": (No. BV3). King Cole Knitting Patterns. RNIB Cassette Library T5582, 1 cassette.
King Cole. Angora look top: 8 sizes 26" - 40": DK: (No. 2039). King Cole Knitting Patterns. RNIB Cassette Library T5578,
1 cassette.
King Cole. Angora look batwing sweater: 5 sizes 32" - 40": (No. 2012). King Cole Knitting Patterns. RNIB Cassette Library T5579, 1 cassette.
King Cole. Angora look batwing sweater: 7 sizes 26" - 38": DK: (No. 2053). King Cole Knitting Patterns. RNIB Cassette Library T5575, 2 cassettes.
King Cole. Angora look sweater: 5 sizes 32" - 40": DK: (2039). King Cole Knitting Patterns. RNIB Cassette Library T5577,
1 cassette.
King Cole. Cotton look sweater: 34" - 36": (No. BV5). King Cole Knitting Patterns. RNIB Cassette Library T5584, 1 cassette.
Ladies' v-neck or round neck cardigan: 34".
Cassette version available from Playback
Ladies' latex pattern jumper and open pattern jumper: 34" - 37".
Cassette version available from Playback
Lister. Lady's large size cardigan: 42-46 ins: (No. N1666). Bradford: Lister and Co. RNIB Cassette Library X3850, 1 or 1 cassette.
Buttoned Cardigan, patterned with ribbed welts, with raglan sleeves. Uses 4 Ply wool.
Patons And Baldwins Limited. Cardigan goes to new lengths: 32-40 ins bust: DK: (No. 6041). Middlesex: Patons and Baldwins. RNIB Cassette Library X5003, 1 or 1 cassette.
Long cardigan in stocking stitch, with raglan sleeves and scalloped edges and collar. Pockets can be included.
Patons. Classic cardigans in six sizes: 34-44 ins: (No. 9362). Brentford: Patons & Baldwins. RNIB Cassette Library X4704, 1 or 1 cassette.
Buttoned lady's cardigan with pockets, V-neck and raglan sleeves.
Patons. To span the seasons: 34-40 ins: 4 ply: (No. 2382). Alloa: Patons & Baldwins, 1973. RNIB Cassette Library X5024, 1 or 1 cassette.
Twinset with clingy-rib sleeves, and a slipover or sleeveless cardigan - four ways to mix and match.
Patons. Cotton look waistcoat: 34" - 38": (No. BV1). King Cole Knitting Patterns. RNIB Cassette Library T5581, 1 cassette.
Patons. Slash neck sweater (3 variations): (No. 8319). Patons and Baldwins, 1986. RNIB Cassette Library T9737, 1 cassette.
Sirdar. After six separates - lacy blouse and skirt: 34 ins-40 ins bust, 36 ins-42 ins hips: (No. 2385). Wakefield: Sirdar Wools. RNIB Cassette Library X4024, 1 or 1 cassette.
Lacy, short sleeved blouse with plain skirt.
Sirdar. Ladies V-neck cotton cardigan: 30"-44": DK: (No. 9526). Sirdar Plc. RNIB Cassette Library X2504, 1 or 1 cassette.
Allows either long or short sleeves, slightly gathered. The garment is knitted in stocking-stitch and has a narrow ribbed border trimmed with knitted lace edging, which extends around the borders and welt, giving a rounded finish to the bottom of the button/button-hole bands where they join the welt. The cuffs are also trimmed with lace edging.
Sirdar. Cardigans: DK: (No. C4551). Sirdar.
RNIB Cassette Library T8394, 4 cassettes.
Sirdar. Sweaters: wash'n wear double crepe: 26" - 34":
(No. 4769). Sirdar. RNIB Cassette Library X1658, 1 or 1 cassette.
This pattern contains instructions for both crew neck and V neck with back, front, sleeves, neckband and how to make up.
Sirdar. Lady's V-neck sweater: 76-112 cm (30-44 ins): soft cotton DK: (No. 9500). Sirdar. RNIB Cassette Library X2505, 1 or 1 cassette.
A sweater with long or short sleeves and V-neck in soft cotton or silky look double knit with Lurex. It is a plain knit with stripes at the hips, cuffs and neck.
Sirdar. Aran jacket: (No. 6157). Wakefield: Sirdar Ltd.
RNIB Cassette Library T9668, 1 cassette.
Spectrum. Classics: women's sweater: 24-44 ins (61-111cm): DK in New Orleans or Detroit: (No. 6028). Huddersfield: Spectrum Yarns. RNIB Cassette Library X3569, 1 or 1 cassette.
Round-necked women's sweater with or without sleeves.
Watmoughs Knitting Studio. Sweater and cardigan: 81-107 cms (32-42 ins): DK: (No. 462); Watmoughs Ltd. (Part-work). London: Watmoughs Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library XP170, 1 or 1 cassette.
Short-sleeved cardigan, worked in stocking stitch with round neck, buttons and pockets. The neck is lace-panelled.
Cardigan only, omits sweater.
Wendy. Lady's twin set: DK & 4 ply: 34" - 44": (No. 840). Carter and Parker Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library X1844, 1 or 1 cassette.
Woollen dress and argyll sweater.
Cassette version available from Playback
MEN
Classic cardigan with Bracken's tweedy look: for men of all ages: 34-46 ins: DK: (No. 9206). Brentford: Patons & Baldwins, 196?
RNIB Cassette Library X4473, 1 or 1 cassette.
Man's cardigan in stocking stitch with V-neck.
Emu. Sweaters: 36-44 ins: (No. 4119). London: Emu Wools.
RNIB Cassette Library X4460, 1 or 1 cassette.
2 men's sweaters in ribbed pattern, one V-necked with 2 buttons on neck, and one with a collar in stocking stitch.
King Cole. Man's classic sweaters: 38 ins-48 ins chest: DK: (No. 1012)[Part work]; King Cole. Knit Craft Publications Ltd/R J Cole Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library XP171, 1 or 1 cassette.
Crew necked and polo necked men's pullovers, knitted in stocking stitch with raglan sleeves. Excludes V-necked pullover.
Patons. Singlet: 36". Patons.
Cassette version available from Playback
Patons. Clean cut classic casuals in Patons double knitting: 36-46 ins: DK: (No. 9266). Brentford: Patons and Baldwins.
RNIB Cassette Library X4739, 1 or 1 cassette.
Basic stocking stitch, raglan, V-necked men's sweaters.
Wendy. Man's balaclava, ribbed hat and gloves: DK: (no. 3282). Guiseley: Carter and Parker Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library X2469,
1 or 1 cassette.
Wendy. Man's cardigan: DK: (No. 1648). Carter and Parker Ltd. RNIB Cassette Library T10224, 1 cassette.
TOYS, GIFTS AND NOVELTIES
Foul play: toy bird.
RNIB Cassette Library T9512, 1 cassette.
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's mascot dolls: ten dolls with knitted display stands. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1993. RNIB Cassette Library X8090, 4 or 1 cassettes.
The brownie and guide enjoy the outdoors beside a camp-fire, while at the theatre the ballerina takes a bow. As the Sailor and Lifeboatman prepare to go to sea, the Policeman and Fireman are on duty. Meanwhile, Santa delivers a tiny teddy on the snow-covered roof, the Nurse attends a patient's bedside and the dashing footballer goes into action on the pitch. The dolls average 24 cm (9 1/2 in) in height and there are full instructions for all the little details.
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's little gift dolls: eighteen delightful knitted characters. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1989. RNIB Cassette Library X8223, 4 or 2 cassettes.
A collection of easy-knit characters designed to appeal to children and adults alike. Each doll measures about 18cm (7in) from top to toe, and all are based on one simple design. The following are included: clown, witch, tooth pixie, baby dolls, toy soldier, Little Boy Blue, Little Bo-Peep, snowman, chimney sweep, Miss Valentine, chef, jelly babies, bell-boy, nurse, Christmas tree fairy, bride, groom and superkid.
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's golfing clown: the red nose gang - part three. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1994. RNIB Cassette Library X7270, 1 or 1 cassette.
This clown is dressed in a dazzling outfit of checked plus-fours and rainbow striped sweater. He is over 18cm (19in) in height, and has plenty of comical golfing accessories which are easy to make.
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's tradesmen clowns: the red nose gang - part four. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1995. RNIB Cassette Library X7403, 3 or 1 cassettes.
All these clowns are freestanding - two are 48cm (19in) and one is 39cm (15 1/2in) in height. Twiddle is the joiner, with hammer, saw and nails and his red-nose mug. Fixit tackles plumbing and electrical jobs with his power drill. Alf the apprentice listens to the red nose radio and dreams of lunch.
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's traditional favourites: teddy bears, dolls and Humpty Dumpties: double knitting yarn. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1992.
RNIB Cassette Library X9534, 3 or 1 cassettes.
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's storybook dolls: eight delightful knitted characters. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1996. RNIB Cassette Library X7480, 4 or 1 cassettes.
The knitted characters include: Robin Hood; Maid Marian; a Christmas tree fairy; a pirate; a cowboy; a tooth fairy; a prince and a princess. Each character is 31cm (12 1/4in) in height.
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's celebration clowns. The red nose gang - part two! Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1993. RNIB Cassette Library X7289, 2 or 1 cassettes.
These clowns stand over 19 inches high, and are accompanied by Red Nose Postboxes. From the plum puddings on his toes to the snow-scene on his hat, Mr Jingle celebrates the Christmas season with Clarence the Christmas postbox. Mr Wonderful is elegantly clad in tail-coat, and is accompanied by Percival the party postbox who sports a wing collar with bow tie and balances little gift parcels on his head. Percival is also decked out in heart-shaped bunting, spelling out the message "BEST WISHES!".
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's MacScarecrow clan: the Scottish scarecrow family: double knitting yarn. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1991. RNIB Cassette Library X8324, 4 or 1 cassettes.
Knitted toys from Glen Sunnybogle, Highland home of the clan McScarecrow. The collection includes Scotty and his wife Morag, their two children Wee Sproot and Baby Bonnie, and a little dog called Scamp. There is Great Uncle Angus, complete with bagpipes, and Big Bobby the monster of Ben Bogie Mountain, who looks like a large green Teddy Bear.
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's Christmas special. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1991. RNIB Cassette Library X7727, 5 or 2 cassettes.
A collection of knitting patterns with a Christmas theme. Patterns for toys, gifts and decorations include Santa and Mrs Claus, Cinderella topsy-turvy doll, Christmas stockings, polar bear, reindeer, Christmas crib, tree decorations, snowmen, robin, various tiny dolls (3/4 in), a child's muff in the shape of a snow-covered log, and three seasonal tea cosies.
Greenhowe, Jean. Jean Greenhowe's scarecrow family: seven knitted dolls and baby's pushchair. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1988. RNIB Cassette Library X8042, 2 or 1 cassettes.
Double knitting yarn. Seven dolls covering three generations of the scarecrow family, complete with small bird's nest pushchair and knitted leaves for coverlet.
Jean Greenhowe's Jemima-Jane and friends: a charming collection of old-fashioned dolls and teddy bears; Jean Greenhowe. Aberdeen: Jean Greenhowe Designs, 1997.
RNIB Cassette Library X7404, 3 or 1 cassettes.
Jemima-Jane is a dressing-up doll, 51cm (20in) in height and complete with removable mob cap, two skirts, a popover apron and hair accessories. Misses Amelia, Christabel and Sophie, each 29cm (11 1/2in), are dressed in Victorian style day and evening wear. Three miniature topsy-turvy (reversible) dolls and miniature teddies are also included.
MISCELLANEOUS
Patons. Gifts and accessories. Patons.
RNIB Cassette Library T6901, 1 cassette.
Extracts: knee caps, tubular scarf, tuck-ins, men's gloves and ladies' gloves.
Slippers.
Cassette version available from Playback