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This re-publication of the 1972 classic "A Stitch In Time" by Jane Waller, is a collection of original knitting and crochet patterns from 1921 through to 1949, with an overview of the style of each decade and its social context. The book has been used by stage, screen and TV for historical accuracy and is also a favourite of fashion colleges.
Now photographed in full colour, with multi-sized patterns and knitted in contemporary yarns, these beautiful vintage designs are once again available, and accessible to us all.
With 356 pages, this book contains 60 women's designs with sizes ranging from 30-60 inches, showing both the original archive pattern and the new version.
Beautifully photographed and styled this new volume enhances and expands on the original whilst retaining all of its retro charm. 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.
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Vintage Knitting for the Twenty First Century.
Have you ever yearned for some old style glamour?
This delightful republication of the 1972 clasic is filled with beautiful full colour photographs of gorgeous vintage knits. Each design is unique and perfectly captures the feminine charm of its era.
From evening wear to lingerie, the original patterns have been resized for modern shapes and contemporary yarns. With sizes from 30-60 inches there is a vintage pattern for everyone.
Now you can knit these elegant garments and allow some of the allure of the 1920s, 30s and 40s into your wardrobe.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Correct pattern details,
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This review is from: A Stitch in Time: v. 1: Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns 1920-1949 (Paperback)
Yes a wonderful book with stunning clothes to knit, However!!!...with each item I have made, I found the pattern instructions to be incorrect and had to unpick, and alter each one!! which is very unfortunate. I would recomend this book if you know a bit about knitting and how to adapt the patterns. I have however marked several more to make and hope that I don't come up against the same problems. Shame
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Packed with patterns!,
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This review is from: A Stitch in Time: v. 1: Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns 1920-1949 (Paperback)
I have never seen so many patterns and so much information in one publication. The design and layout is very user-friendly with superb images, which makes it a pleasure to browse. The patterns themselves are so varied that I couldn't make my mind up which to knit first. I also very much liked the social and historical background to the knitting trends of each period. This is a book that every knitter should own.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
knit a piece of history,
This review is from: A Stitch in Time: v. 1: Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns 1920-1949 (Paperback)
A fascinating book which prints the original patterns and photographs in full, followed by updated instructions and yarn suggestions, and a colour photo of the garment on a more realistically sized modern model. One of the less common attractions of the book is that most of the patterns are for finer yarns - often 4 ply. This might not appeal if you are hoping for a quick knit, but often gives a more flattering garment. The majority of the patterns are for sweaters or cardigans, with a wide range of sleeves, necklines and fastenings. Many of the patterns look quite up to date in their new styling, and most look wearable, depending on figure type. A few, such as the swimsuits, underwear and some sweaters with enormous sleeves or shoulders, seem to have been included mainly for historical interest. Warning for crochet fans: there is very little crochet in the book - a hat and some edgings are all I have found so far. Patterns are not graded for difficulty and there is no technical instruction. (I haven't knitted for a while so used the latest "Stitch and Bitch" book for more help.) It is both fun and instructive to read through the original patterns, and I like the fact that the publication date is shown for each one. I have just started a V-necked sweater from 1927 which features the more relaxed fit which has come back into fashion recently. I am enjoying speculating who else might have attempted it back then!
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