Download or read book Vintage Knits for Him Her written by Ame England and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Vintage Knits for Him & Her contains a fabulous collection of garment knitting patterns, styled by top European fashion magazine Marie Claire. The 30 designs are all inspired by classic knitwear design from the 1950s to the 1970s, but are fully updated for today's knitter, using modern yarns in contemporary colourways that will appeal to 21st century tastes and will be fun to knit and even more fun to wear!" --Publisher's website.
Download or read book Vintage Knits written by Sarah Dallas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-08-20 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sleek Styles for the Savvy KnitterThis stylish knitwear collection features 30 knockout designs, inspired by original postwar patterns from Yesterknits, the world's largest collection of vintage knitting and crochet patterns. From delicate camisoles to sophisticated jackets, these pieces marry the design details of the forties and fifties with the best of today's yarns and contemporary floral-inspired colors. Inside, readers will find clear, simple instructions and stunning full-color photos of to-die-for pieces including:sleek crewnecks lacy, feminine cardigans textured twin sets stunning striped sweaters cabled mittens, Fair Isle gloves and more!As a gift for a friend or an indulgence for yourself, Vintage Knits is a must for every knitter's library.
Download or read book Vintage Knits written by Kaffe Fassett and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of knit designs celebrates the resurgence of fashion from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, presenting designs for belted jackets, cardigans, roll-neck sweaters, and wraps.
Download or read book Retro Knits written by Jean Lampe and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Vintage Knits written by Trisha Malcolm and published by Sixth & Spring Books. This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your lifestyle may be contemporary, but your appreciation of the past makes you a devotee of the in-vogue look of yesterday’s fashions. Argyle socks, fur-trimmed jacket, booties and bonnet set for babies, duck-motif pullover for kids, cable knits and cardigans, men’s scarf and striped vest, woman’s plaid slippers, and pullover with collar. More than 20 retro patterns. “A good choice for any public library knitting collection.”—Library Journal.
Download or read book A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for Men s Jumpers and Cardigans written by Anon and published by Slusser Press. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a brilliant selection of vintage machine knitting patterns for men's jumpers and cardigans. From casual to formal wear, this book will keep a man smartly and snuggly dressed throughout the year. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Download or read book A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for Men s Clothing written by Anon and published by Stewart Press. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a brilliant selection of vintage machine knitting patterns for men's clothing written in step-by-step instructions and with explanatory diagrams. From casual to formal wear, this book will keep a man smartly and comfortably dressed throughout the year. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Download or read book Vintage Baby Knits written by Kristen Rengren and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The longtime knitter and vintage fashion expert puts a contemporary twist on classic knit babywear in this beautifully photographed pattern book. While working as a vintage clothing dealer, combing through estate sales and eBay listings, longtime knitter Kristen Rengren amassed hundreds of knitting pattern booklets from 1920 through 1960. Now a knitwear designer, Rengren brings us the result of her combined passions in Vintage Baby Knits, a charming collection of more than 40 contemporary updates of timeless baby patterns. Projects range from small, quick-to-knit items like hats, booties, and shrugs to larger, more challenging designs for sweaters, onesies, and dresses, including a lace christening gown. Beautiful photographs capture a bevy of adorable babies and toddlers wearing these knitted treasures. Also included are sidebars on baby fashion and knitting culture in this bygone era, and a complete reference section. Destined to be a classic itself, Vintage Baby Knits promises family heirlooms for 21st-century babies. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Download or read book Vintage Knits written by National Library National Library of Australia and published by . This book was released on 2022-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People of the past knew the magic of a handmade garment -- the uniqueness, the custom fit, the time and care taken by the knitter. In today's world of mass-production, we now crave the individuality and satisfaction that comes with creating a piece of clothing for ourselves or a loved one from scratch. Knitters in the early decades of the twentieth century had their pick of patterns which were published regularly in a variety of books, newspapers and magazines. Vintage Knits presents a curated selection of these patterns from Australian publications of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, tested and updated to make them practical for today's knitter. The book features vintage material from the original publications with contemporary full-colour photographs of the garments as they have been recreated today. Interwoven throughout the book are sections reflecting on the social and cultural history of knitting in Australia. Tapping into the trend for everything vintage, as well as the 'handmade revolution' and resurgence of knitting, this book will bring style and joy to any modern knitter!
Download or read book Knit Vintage written by Madeline Weston and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '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.
Download or read book Men in Knits written by Tara Manning and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of men's sweater projects presents classic designs and trendy fashion-forward pieces, forgoing the stereotypical Mr. Rogers and Bill Cosby variety of sweater. Offering tips for overcoming men's reluctance to wear sweaters, this book provides the tools needed for making the right choices in fit, color, texture, and style to create beautiful, masculine knitted sweaters. Explored are how to understand his personal style and which colors and textures flatter particular physiques so that the sweater will be both enjoyable to knit and a favorite to wear. Patterns for Arans, Argyle, basket case, and cable rib are included for knitting cardigans, pullovers, V-necks, vests, and accessories such as scarves and gloves. Although intended for men, these sweaters have great unisex appeal and were developed for both new and seasoned knitters.
Download or read book A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Cardigans for Men and Women written by Anon and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of cardigans for men and women. Full of designs in many different styles and sizes, you are sure to find a cardigan to suit every taste and occasion. Including such items as a man's 'Zigzag Fair Isle' cardigan and a 'Sophisticated Design for Formal Wear' for Women, this book provides some lovely additions to a wardrobe and ensures that any man or woman can always dress to look their best. The patterns are of varying difficulties so this book should be suitable for most levels of knitting skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Download or read book Knit Men s Sweaters written by Princess of Patterns and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-09-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 72 Great Vintage Patterns
Download or read book Vintage Knits written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Art Deco Knits written by Jemima Bicknell and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Vintage Baby Knits written by Kristen Rengren and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The longtime knitter and vintage fashion expert puts a contemporary twist on classic knit babywear in this beautifully photographed pattern book. While working as a vintage clothing dealer, combing through estate sales and eBay listings, longtime knitter Kristen Rengren amassed hundreds of knitting pattern booklets from 1920 through 1960. Now a knitwear designer, Rengren brings us the result of her combined passions in Vintage Baby Knits, a charming collection of more than 40 contemporary updates of timeless baby patterns. Projects range from small, quick-to-knit items like hats, booties, and shrugs to larger, more challenging designs for sweaters, onesies, and dresses, including a lace christening gown. Beautiful photographs capture a bevy of adorable babies and toddlers wearing these knitted treasures. Also included are sidebars on baby fashion and knitting culture in this bygone era, and a complete reference section. Destined to be a classic itself, Vintage Baby Knits promises family heirlooms for 21st-century babies.
Download or read book Knitting it Old School written by Stitchy McYarnpants and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 43 patterns inspired by the '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s Knitters love all things vintage-but it's not as easy as picking up an old pattern from decades past. Oftentimes, they use obsolete yarns, aren't sized for today's body shapes, and are written differently than current pattern instructions. Now, retro-minded crafters get the best of both worlds in this unique collection. Drawing from the fashion trends of the '40s through the '70s, Knitting it Old School offers a bold new twist on vintage-inspired knitting patterns. Vintage patterns feature newly created designs that flatter today's figure and use contemporary yarns Fun, wearable patterns that echo styles of days gone by Four bonus sewing patterns to whip up complimentary vintage-themed accessories With a balance of classic and kitsch, wardrobe basics and saucy specials, Knitting it Old School is a breath of fresh air for knitters who love "old" but want to be "new."
