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Note:The original patterns in this book are up to 80 years of age and therefore any lack of quality in their reproduction is due to the condition of the original pattern. The publishers cannot guarantee that these original patterns do not contain errors and can take no responsibility for this Example - Page 127 is smudged.
Building on the 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.
About the Author
Susan Crawford is a knitwear and clothing designer and the author of two previous books, A Stitch in Time, Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns 1920-1949: Vol 1 and Vintage Gifts to Knit. Susan's vintage aesthetic can also be seen in her designs which have been featured in online publications such as Knitty and knitonthenet and in magazines such as Knitting and The Knitter and also in her photography, artistic direction and styling for A Stitch in Time. In addition, Susan is responsible for re-writing her vast collection of knitting patterns for others to enjoy in A Stitch in Time. You can see more examples of Susan's work at www.susancrawfordvintage.com Jane Waller has published many books on a range of subject in a writing career spanning 40 years. These books include several knitting pattern collections. Jane is an enthusiastic social historian as well as an artist and sculpture. Her vintage magazine collection formed the basis of Volume 1 of A Stitch in Time.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A quite amazing collection of patterns from 1930-1959, which provides the original pattern along with a rewritten version graded for many more sizes then you got in the days when a 36" bust was a Large. The old patterns are reproduced faithfully, with the smudges and wear to the corners, which gives a splendidly historic feel to those pages, but the instructions are all there (and often much clearer) in the rewritten version beside them. The garments are beautifully styled and photographed, in fact the book is worth it as a style collection alone even if you don;t knit from it, and I don't know which pattern to knit first.
A terrific successor to Stitch in Time Vol 1.
A terrific successor to Stitch in Time Vol 1.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Another wonderful collection of vintage knitting patterns, this time from 1930 to 1959. They are reproduced faithfully with warts & all, along with an updated version of the pattern with a greater range of sizes, modern terminology & using current yarns. The photographs are beautifully styled, clearly showing the garments to great advantage. There is also a section on fit & finish which contains essential techniques for getting the look just right. It will keep my knitting needles busy for many months to come.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I received my pre order copy yesterday and I am so pleased with it. The book is beautifully presented and the patterns are fantastic. There are so many designs that I would like to make. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed with this book. Well done to everyone involved!
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stitching book
as expected , this book was every thing i thought it would be and more . i would recommend it to anyone
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. C. M. Gill
exceeded expectations
I'd seen this book at the Harrogate knitting and stitching show back in November, but budget demanded I had to wait, so after receiving some money for Xmas this was my treat, and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ohsewfantastic
A few nice patterns, but lots of ugly ones!
I am afraid I am sending my copy back. There are at most 10 patterns I like, out of 80, and some of the patterns are so hideous as to put one off knitting for life - the knitted... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Smith
Incredible achievement
This book is an incredible achievement. Susan Crawford and her team have reworked and recreated 80 vintage knitting patterns, writing the patterns out in modern terms with... Read more
Published 6 months ago by nic
The problem with this book...
...is where to start! At 80 patterns it's taken me a few days to whittle it down to 11 possibles. The finishing instructions are excellent and the selection of modern models... Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. Mozley
More books like this should come with tiny smudges on a single page of...
Like many enthusiasts of vintage knitting patterns and the enormous contribution made to the field by Susan Crawford and Jane Waller, I've been eagerly awaiting the release of this... Read more
Published 6 months ago by pamina
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