Vintage knitting patterns from the 1930s, '40s and '50s have a timeless, irresistible chic. Their designs for women are fabulously feminine, flattering and snug. But trying to knit up original patterns is too often a frustrating experience: they can be highly complicated; they use yarns that are no longer available; and the sizes are too small for our bigger modern physiques. That's where this book comes in.

Lise-Lotte Lystrup has cleverly updated twenty-one genuine period designs for the modern knitter. The patterns have been subtly simplified; they use easily sourced modern yarns; and they give instructions for six different sizes, 32?42 in. (81?107 cm). The result is a delightful celebration of vintage style for today?s knitter. This book is guaranteed to inspire you to take up your needles in pursuit of the authentic elegance of a bygone era.

Extent: 96 pp
Format: plc (with jacket)
Illustrations: 101
Publication date: 2008-09-01
Size: 21.5 x 19.7 cm
ISBN: 9780500514207

1. Evening Jacket in Feather Pattern • 2. Jacket with Frog Fasteners • 3. V-Striped Scarf • 4. Sports Sweater in Basket Weave • 5. Cardigan with Contrasting Collar • 6. Tube Top and Bolero • 7. Winter Checkmate • 8. Evening Wrap • 9. Silky Twinset • 10. Stylish Spring Top • 11. Small Jacket • 12. Leaf-Pattern Sweater • 13. Angora Leaf Scarf • 14. Cardigan with First-Class Tailoring • 15. Light-as-Air Wrap • 16. Riding Jersey • 17. Evening Top • 18. Knobbly Jacket with Hood • 19. Tube Hat and Scarf in One • 20. Waved Cable-Pattern Sweater • 21. Angora Bolero

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