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.

Vintage Gifts to Knit

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Susan Crawford

Crafts & Hobbies

Arbour House Publishing

This beautiful book features 59 original and updated versions of knitting and crochet patterns for women, from the 1920 to 1949, with an overview of the style of each decade and its social context. Each pattern has been knitted in a contemporary yarn, multi sized for the first time and reinterpreted for easy knitting. The patterns are available in a wide range of sizes (some up to 60 inch chest). There are patterns for sweaters, cardigans, accessories, a stunning 1940s dress, period swimming costumes and even underwear! With over 100 stunning full colour photographs, authentically styled for each period this book brings alive these amazing period designs and truly offers Vintage Knitting for the Twenty First Century. This book is inspirational not just to the knitter but also to the designer, collector, fashion student, dress historian, stylist and anyone in love with yesteryear.

A Stitch in Time: v. 1: Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns 1920-1949

Jane Waller

Twisted Woolly Toppers: 10 Original Hat Designs Featuring Cable, Bias & Twist Techniques

Woolly Wormhead

This fabulous new book from the author of The Knitted Teddy Bear includes 16 knitting patterns for playful mice, naughty little rats, christmas reindeer and elves, not to mention hand puppets, minature dolls with a range of clothing and a complete meerkat family. Six beautiful bears in Sandra's signature style are also included. Workshop sections throughout the book, show the knitter how to adapt the patterns to create even more variations. There are projects for knitters of all abilities from beginners to advanced and all the patterns use standard, easily available yarns. Clear instructions to both knit and construct all the toys and teddies and a wide range of accessories. This book will appeal to all knitters, particularly those who love making toys and teddies. Whether an experienced or a novice knitter, it will inspire you to create these adorable characters, to give as gifts or to treasure for yourself.

Sandra Polley's Knitted Toys: Delightful Toys and Teddies for All Ages to Share

Sandra Polley

Building on the incredible success of Volume 1 this breathtaking book takes us on a journey through knitting pattern history from 1930 to 1959. This substantial treasury contains 80 stunning, classic patterns for women, carefully chosen to offer the knitter the best of design from each period, alongside a thoughtfully balanced selection of projects; from beginner to advanced; cardigans to sweaters; dresses to hats; stocking stitch to cable and from Fair Isle to lace. With the patterns chronologically arranged the book also acts as a historical insight into this golden age of knitwear design. Both the original and a re-written, updated and multi-sized adaption of each pattern is included, with beautiful full colour images, authentically styled and photographed. Additional information explaining vintage fit and finishing techniques complete this inspiring publication. This truly amazing book is for all knitters, young and old, and of all abilities. It affords the opportunity not just to knit, but to knit a piece of the past and create an heirloom of the future.

A Stitch in Time: Vintage Knitting Patterns, 1930-1959 v. 2

This stunning new book of authentically styled knitwear offers 14 classic designs for men, women and children, drawing on inspiration from the late 1940s and early 1950s. Focusing on fashion influences during the time of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Coronation Knits looks back at this special event as we celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. Commemorate this year s Jubilee by producing your own hand knitted vintage inspired garments that you and your loved ones will enjoy for years to come.  Coronation Knits brings an enticing selection of both new material and updated period designs that invites knitters to create something truly beautiful. With patterns for women, men and children, this exquisitely presented book offers an array of designs including jumpers, cardigans, tank tops, shawls and hats. These designs will appeal to knitters of all ages and abilities with a range of techniques and construction methods that include lace, cable, Fair Isle and intarsia.  Coronation Knits provides a wide range of sizes and clear written instructions plus full colour charts, schematics and technical information. The photographs by Susan are carefully and elegantly styled, adding additional glamour and chic to every page. This beautiful book will capture the imagination of knitters, vintage enthusiasts and book lovers who will adore these celebratory knits. Susan also casts her eye over this magical event and tells us a little of the history of the Coronation and interweaves this with its social context of the time.  A collectors item for knitters and non-knitters alike.

Coronation Knits A Hand Knitted Celebration for the Diamond Jubilee

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