Knitting Fashions of the 1940s
Knitting Fashions of the 1940s

Author: Jane Waller

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2021-01-20

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 0719840708

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The 1940s was a decade of exciting and prolific knitting activity. Scarcity of wools and dyes produced imaginative but stylish designs. This classic pattern book , now in paperback for 2021, is a treasury of patterns, adapted for today's yarns and needles, that will appeal to all handknitters and to anyone interested in the period. Over fifty patterns are featured , ranging from twinsets to hats with a variety of stitches. Illustrations show the garments as advertised in the 1940s and as re-knitted for today's wear. Introductions to the patterns make this a unique book that will inform, inspire and delight.

Knitting Vintage
Knitting Vintage

Author: Claire Montgomerie

Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781780970851

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Montgomerie presents thirty retro-inspired knitting patterns that visibly reflect today's fashion trends. Each book is inspired by a different decade, with projects of various skill levels and complexities.

Knit Vintage
Knit Vintage

Author: Madeline Weston

Publisher: White Lion Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781906417666

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'Knit Vintage' offers a fantastic selection of more than 20 timeless designs based on original women's knitwear patterns from the 1930s to the 1950s. Drawing from their own extensive collections of vintage knitting patterns, the authors have chosen garments for their classic style and updated them to appeal to 21st century tastes.

Vintage Knitting
Vintage Knitting

Author: Liza Hollinghurst

Publisher: Old House Books

Published: 2015-05-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781908402974

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This vintage guide is based on Knitting For All, written by Margaret Murray and Jane Koster, published in 1941 - the same year in which clothes rationing was introduced. It was just one in a popular series of books written by Murray and Koster throughout the 1940s that provided not only a complete instructional guide to knitting, but also contained an assortment of patterns for the whole family. Apart from the knitting of new garments the book also focused upon the re-making and repairing of existing items, clearly reflecting the contemporary 'Make Do and Mend' ethos. Following a quick introduction to the styles and spirit of the era, selections of their own charming knitting patterns - which typify this wartime austerity - are reproduced in their entirety in the latter part of this book. These clothes and accessories are still wearable some seventy years after they were first designed and can be easily knitted by the modern knitter (with the conversions provided). For the less experienced, and as rudimentary knitting skills have hardly changed since Knitting for All was first published, excerpts from the original 'Principles of Knitting' chapter that provide a basic 'How To Knit' guide are also included. Patterns for the whole family include pullovers, cardigans, socks, scarves and gloves.

Art Deco Knits
Art Deco Knits

Author: Jemima Bicknell

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2019-03-25

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 1785005502

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The jazz age of the 1920s and 1930s is a particularly inspiring period in fashion design, well-known for its intricately embellished fabrics and elegant detail. Art Deco Knits aims to inspire the modern knitter who wishes to create a vintage-inspired wardrobe, or simply add a touch of Art Deco glamour to their knitting. Featuring valuable information on styles and silhouettes, fabrics and finishing techniques, this book celebrates the joy to be found in creating knitwear inspired by this most popular of eras, when fashion and self-expression became accessible to more women than ever before. Topics covered include tips on choosing yarns and adapting patterns to fit an Art Deco aesthetic; a collection of Art Deco-inspired stitch patterns; beading and embroidery techniques for creating uniquely embellished knitted fabrics and finally, finishing tips and techniques. Nine original patterns are included, each inspired by a particular facet of 1920s or 1930s style which can be used directly or adapted as a starting point for the knitters' imagination. Jemima Bicknell is an experienced knitting and crochet designer specializing in vintage-inspired designs. It is beautifully illustrated with 150 colour photographs and 64 original sketches.

Selbu Patterns
Selbu Patterns

Author: Anne Bårdsgård

Publisher:

Published: 2021-08-10

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781646010882

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Gorgeous contemporary garments rooted in Norwegian knitting tradition. Anne Bårdsgård grew up in Selbu, and has always had a close relationship with her hometown and its rich knitting history--her relentless interest in the traditional mittens that made Selbu famous worldwide became the groundwork for her first book, the stunning all-in-one historical reference, design compendium, and mitten pattern guide Selbu Mittens. Now, she's delved into the wider realm of sweaters, cardigans, socks, and hats, with this companion collection: over 450 motifs that can be adapted and combined using any of the foundational garment patterns included, based on extensive and thorough documentation of photographs, drawings, and preserved samples of historical knitted items from Selbu. The result is a unique and unequaled look into the traditional knitting culture of the Selbu region--and an endlessly inspiring pattern resource. Dive into a comprehensive survey of decades of design work by professional knitters whose work was exported and sold worldwide Choose from among the basic patterns for multiple garment types, and pick your favorite motifs from a carefully organized library of hundreds Embrace the local knitting tradition that sparked an entire home industry, with a pattern reference guide unlike any other

Vintage Evening Fashions to Knit
Vintage Evening Fashions to Knit

Author: A Vintage Home Arts Collection

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2010-11-22

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781453853405

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Stunning evening gowns and dresses from the 30s, 40s and 50s to be knitted for today's special occasions. Also included are a few evening jackets and toppers, and vintage lingerie that can double as evening wear. Complete instructions and vintage sizing references are included in this exclusive collection. VintageHomeArts.com specializes in quality reprints of vintage and antique patterns and cookbooks. Reprints are available as printed hard copies or instant digital downloads, with new titles always in the works. Come visit us at vintagehomearts.com and take a step back in time.

Vintage Evening Fashions to Knit
Vintage Evening Fashions to Knit

Author: Vintagehomearts

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-10-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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A collection of 30 vintage knitting patterns from the 30s, 40s & 50s from a variety of vintage and antique knitting pattern books.

A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time

Author: Jane Waller

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9780955620652

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This breathtaking book takes us on a journey through knitting pattern history from 1930 to 1959. This treasury contains 75 patterns for women-the best of period design with a balanced selection of projects from beginner to advanced; cardigans to hats; stocking stitch to cable, lace and Fair Isle.