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, authors Madeline Weston and Rita Taylor have chosen garments for their classic style and updated them to appeal to 21st century tastes. The patterns, which incorporate traditional stitch formations such as cables, lace, Fair Isle and other motifs, have been adapted to suit an array of gorgeous modern yarns in fashion-forward colours and sumptuous textures, including merino, angora, cotton, bamboo, cashmere, alpaca and silk.
The five chapters ‘Pretty Tops’, ‘Cute Cardigans’, ‘Starlet Sweaters’, ‘Twinsets & Two Pieces’ and ‘Finishing Touches’ – include short-sleeve tops, cardigans, sweaters, twinsets, stockings, a beret, shawl and mittens. All feature classic touches that will appeal to anyone who loves the exquisite attention to detail found in vintage knitwear.
Beautifully styled and photographed, this bespoke collection of 20 projects will delight every knitter and fashionista who appreciates the classic elegance of the original sweater girls and the retro silhouettes of the silver-screen starlets.
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'Elegantly silhouetted pieces'
(Mollie Makes )'Featuring the beautiful attention to detail that we expect to find in the classic elegance and feminitiy of vintage knitwear'
(Knitting Magazine )'Authors Madeline Weston and Rita Taylor have created a stunning collection of 20 knit wear designs by drawing on their own extensive collections of classic knitting patterns, and have tastefully updated them for a modern audience ... For knitters and vintage fashionistas everywhere, this is the book for you.'
(Making magaizne )'Here's a fabulous collection of vintage style knits beautifully photographed in stylish surroundings. Probably my favourite knitting book of the year. Terrific!”
(Yarns & Fabrics )About the Author
Madeline Weston and her partner opened their shop The Scottish Merchant in Covent Garden in 1970, and for 20 years it was known as the place in London for buying beautifully made, authentic garments sourced from all parts of the British Isles. Madeline also owned a yarn shop and has done extensive research into traditional knitting patterns; an authority on the subject, she is the author of Country Weekend Knits (Jacqui Small, 2008) and Country Weekend Socks (Jacqui Small, 2010). She now lives in Norfolk.
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By Brahmmy
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I've been knitting for almost a year but love the challenges "expert" difficulty patterns give and easily get bored by patterns that are plain. I have brought several books in this time in the hopes of finding something to inspire me this book is full of inspiration. I wouldn't knit and wear everything but I do want most of it. I haven't completed a garment yet but so far the instructions are easy to follow and I love the fact that many of the garments are shown in more than one picture. If you love vintage style knits that are designed for real woman with a bust and waist these are for you! Also unlike a lot of books the wools are all readily available in the UK (Rowan/fyberspates etc) which just adds to my love of this book!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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There are some really lovely patterns in this book with a true vintage feel but that won't look out of place now. There are several that I plan to knit and I've actually started the 'Wallis' cardigan. I'm so excited to finish it as it's looking good. However, I'm finding the instructions leave a little to be desired! Thankfully I'm quite an experienced knitter so am able to work out the bits and measurements that are missing!
All in all though I love this book and I'm hoping that it's only the 'Wallis' pattern that I find problems with.
All in all though I love this book and I'm hoping that it's only the 'Wallis' pattern that I find problems with.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The best vintage knitting book I have seen so far. First time I have found a book that I would like to knit all the patterns from. Only slight critiscism would be the limited sizes on some of the patterns, larger ladies would be disappointed I think.
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Lovely but limited
As many reviewers have already stated, this is a thing of beauty and lovely to look at. The designs are very pretty and feminine and the models are styled in a vintage way to show... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mal Page
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memories
I am 80yrs old still knitting every day these patterns of long ago are a treat to knit and recall when I wore them.Thank you for remembering
Published 1 month ago by Annmarie marlow
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Knit vintage
This is a wonderful book of beautiful vintage patterns . The patterns are modernised so there is no need to figure out size . Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kathleen O'sullivan
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stunning sweaters so sorry that the pattern aren't correct
When this book arrived , I was stunned by the beaty of the sweaters. I started straight away with a pattern. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ann
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Knit Vintage
This is a gorgeous book, beautifully presented and full of the most stylish, pretty knits. All are a cut above the norm with sumptuous yarns or detailed patterning. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Crisp
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Knit Vintage
Had requests from daughter and daughters - in law to knit several of the garments from this book, so very popular with the teen / twenties age range.
Published 3 months ago by Rebecca Bone
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Knit Vintage
I loved the styles in this book, but struggled to follow one of the patterns. I contacted one of the authors by phone who told me that there had been an omission in the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Helen Carlisle
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brilliant
I bought this for my mum as an xmas gift and she loves it she couldn't wait to get started :-) would defo recommend
Published 4 months ago by Pen Name
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Knit Vintage-patterns from the 1930s,1940s1950s
I found the patterns in this book very exciting beautiful photos and detailed pattern instructions I am looking forward to making the garments.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. M. A. Mills
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Here's a fabulous collection of vintage style knits beautifully photographed in stylish surroundings. Read more
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