Retro Knits: Cool Vintage Patterns for Men, Women, and Children from the 1900s through the 1970s - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 076032977X ISBN 13: 9780760329771

Casa editrice: Voyageur Pr, 2008

Riassunto

Everything old is new again in this collection of fun, hip knitting patterns dating from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Within the pages of this book youll find everything from the pattern for those classic embroidered mittens your grandmother knitted to the alluring mohair sweater your mother stitched during her college days.

Retro Knits collects 50 vintage patterns for items as stylish today as they were in their time. Organized by decade, these patterns have been culled from vintage pattern books published by yarn makers, and feature old photos, pattern book covers, and original instructions.

The patterns--for hats, mittens, socks, scarves, sweaters, vests, and shawls, all picked to exemplify the era of origin--also offer modern yarn and needle suggestions, new schematics, and updated sizing.

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Everything old is new again in this collection of fun, hip knitting patterns dating from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Patterns for the Dolman Bolero from 1952, the Men s Zip-up Cardigan from 1939, the Boy s Cowboy Pullover from 1962, the 1920s Mildred Scarf, the Women s Wolsey Swim Suit from the 1930s, and many more have been culled from a collection of vintage pattern books. The knitting instructions, which include new schematics, updated sizing, and yarn and needle recommendations, are illustrated with the original images. The collection includes a wide variety of patterns for the beginning knitter and the veteran. So pick up your needles and knit a little something reminiscent of days gone by today. --Take2

There is growing interest in knitwaer that emulates vintage styles, which can be seen on the high street as well as in knitting pattern books. Why not simply go back to the patterns published during those eras? Retro Knits is the answer - a collection of popular designs spanning eight decades, updated only lightly to include our current needle sizes and yarn weights. Grouped in chronological roder, the array of patterns gives you an interesting look at how knittinrd fashion has developed as well as eminently stylish pieces to add to your porject list. --Knit Today, January, 2009

Subtitled Cool Vintage Patterns for Men, Women and Children from the 1900 s Through the 1970 s, this retro-styled book is full of patterns that your grandmother might have knitted. What goes round, comes around and retro is back in style. Better than a 2009 version, this book has actual patterns from as early as 1910. This book is of interest to the retro revert, those who like old knitting patterns and knitting history. There are 50 vintage patterns, ranging from hats and mittens to sweaters and shawls. They exemplify their era. The book offers modern yarn and needle suggestions, updated sizing and schematics. It includes colour and black and white photos as well as line drawings and charts. --Karen Platt's craft book review

L'autore:

Editor Kari Cornell has been knitting and collecting vintage patterns for years. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, two sons, and a beagle.

Jennifer Simonson is a photographer in Minneapolis, MN. Her photographs have appeared in Sew Retro, published by Voyageur Press, and theMinneapolis Star Tribune.

Jean Lampe has been knitting since the age of five and designing her own patterns for more than 20 years. She has been editing patterns for knitting magazines and books since 1995.

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• Editore: Voyageur Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 076032977X
• ISBN 13: 9780760329771
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 160
• Redattore: Cornell Kari