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Vintage Knits

Author : Sarah Dallas

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 24,91 MB

Release : 2002-08-20

Category : Art

ISBN : 0743224566

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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.



Vintage Modern Knits

Author : Courtney Kelly

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 466 pages

File Size : 18,77 MB

Release : 2013-01-20

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620331748

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Looking for classic and romantic knits with current style? Inspired by traditional knits, up-and-coming designers Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn put their own contemporary spin on knitting in Vintage Modern Knits, offering designs that you will simply want to wear! From classic designs with fashion-forward color combinations to funky cable sweaters for weekend living, each pattern takes its inspiration from classic silhouettes and adds a a modern spin for an irresistible combination. Vintage Modern Knits features several different traditional techniques--cables, Fair Isle, lace, colorwork, and more--all showcased in modern, luxurious projects that are fun to knit and lovely to wear. Divided into three sections (Vintage Feminine, Rustic Weekend, and Winter Harbor), Vintage Modern Knits features pieces with tailored lines, close fit, and easy-to-wear, stylish classics. Projects range from quick accessories to garments in a variety of knitting techniques. Packed with perfect weekend wear, Vintage Modern Knits puts a contemporary twist on classic knits you-ll love wearing!



Retro Knits

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Publisher :

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 27,96 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Knitting

ISBN : 9781616732004

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Vintage Knits for Modern Babies

Author : Hadley Fierlinger

Publisher : Ten Speed Press

Page : 106 pages

File Size : 30,94 MB

Release : 2011-03-30

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1607741261

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Vintage Knits for Modern Babies presents twenty-five vintage-inspired patterns from the stylish baby knitwear label, Shescraftyknits.com. Owner and designer Hadley Fierlinger shares her lovingly crafted collection of hand-knitted, heirloom-quality garments for infants and toddlers aged six months to three years. From caps, cardigans, and mittens to booties, bonnets, and blankets–each pattern features delicate period details hearkening back to the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s while offering modern comfort and a contemporary preference for natural and organic yarns. This is a delightful gift for mothers-to-be, grandmothers, godmothers, aunties, and others, offering a full range of keepsake projects at proficiency levels for beginner, intermediate, and experienced knitters.



Vintage Gifts to Knit

Author : Susan Crawford

Publisher : Fastprint Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 39,59 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Crocheting

ISBN : 9780955620614

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"From the co-author of A Stitch in Time, Vintage Knitting & Crochet 1920-1949 and A Stitch in Time, Vintage Knitting Patterns, 1930-1959 this delightful book features 16 glamorous yet practical knits, inspired and adapted from knitting patterns of the 1900s to the 1950s, all perfect to make as gifts or for yourself. Projects include: Dutch bonnet, scarf and mitten set, The perfect Christmas jumper, Child's dressing gown, Tea cosy, Motoring hood, Fair Isle gloves, Victorian stockings, and mens socks, a simple corsage, the most beautiful hooded Bed jacket, a little girl's cute cardi, an elegant cape, and a skating skirt! Knitters of all abilities are catered for with both beginner and more advanced projects. Uses standard weight yarns for all projects."--Publisher description.



Vintage Knit

Author : Geraldine Warner

Publisher : Laurence King Publishing

Page : 284 pages

File Size : 32,64 MB

Release : 2014-08-18

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1780676344

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Vintage Knit offers lovers of retro style 25 beautiful knitting patterns from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, regraded to fit modern sizes (small, medium and large) and to knit with yarns easily available today. A short introduction describes each garment and suggests how to style it, followed by clear instructions for knitting and making up. Details of the exact yarn used are given to ensure perfect results at home. Each garment is photographed on a model, letting you see how the styles of the past can be part of a very up-to-date look. A useful section on equipment and terminology, plus a list of online resources, gives you everything you need to knit the patterns in the book.



Knitting Vintage

Author : Claire Montgomerie

Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,88 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Knitting

ISBN : 9781847327345

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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.



Vintage Baby Knits

Author : Kristen Rengren

Publisher : Open Road Media

Page : 456 pages

File Size : 36,86 MB

Release : 2012-10-30

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1453268219

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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.



A Stitch in Time

Author : Jane Waller

Publisher :

Page : 354 pages

File Size : 18,49 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Crocheting

ISBN : 9780955620621

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Strikke- og hækleopskrifter på vintagetøj til kvinder med opskrifterne i både original udgave og opdateret udgave



Coronation Knits

Author : Susan Crawford

Publisher :

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 44,77 MB

Release : 2012-05

Category : Knitting

ISBN : 9780957228603

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This stunning book of authentically styled knitwear offers 14 classic designs for all the family. Drawing on inspiration from the late 1940s & early 50s it focuses on fashion influences around the time of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Coronation Knits is an enticing selection of designs inviting knitters to create something truly beautiful.