Vintage Knits : 30 Exquisite Vintage-Inspired Patterns for Cardigans, Twin Sets, Crewnecks and More
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Sleek Styles for the Savvy Knitter
This 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:
As a gift for a friend or an indulgence for yourself, Vintage Knits is a must for every knitter's library.
About the Author
Sarah Dallas is a knitwear designer, design consultant, and senior tutor in the School of Fashion and Textiles at the Royal College of Art, London. She has contributed to many knitting books and periodicals. Yesterknits, in Edinburgh, Scotland, houses the world's largest collection -- spanning more than a century -- of vintage knitting and crochet patterns. Visit their collection at www.yesterknits.com.
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