Glorifying the recovered pleasures of fine cloth, rich texture, and a relaxed fit, this collection of vintage patterns draws its inspiration from the charm, simplicity, and elegance of mid-20th-century clothing. Rejuvenated by the postwar years, men and women embraced styles that captured feminine appeal and masculine exuberance, with well-tailored designs and graceful finishing touches that are re-created here. The 31 patterns in this volume—from cardigans and jackets to scarves and pullovers—have been inspired by old photographs, archival patterns, and classic Hollywood films and have been adapted for modern figures and contemporary knitters.
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These knitwear designs draw their inspiration from the 40s, 50s, and 60s, when fashion emanated charm, simplicity, and elegance. Rejuvenated by the postwar years, men and women embraced styles that captured feminine appeal and masculine exuberance, glorying in the recovered pleasures of fine cloth, rich texture, and relaxed fit. Inspired by old photos, archival patterns, and films like Breakfast at Tiffany's, the classic designs in Vintage Knits have been adapted for modern figures and ease of wear. Leading names in knitting—Kim Hargreaves, Kaffe Fassett, and Lucinda Guy, to name a few—bring new life to vintage, with stunning designs for belted jackets, roll-neck sweaters, delicate cardigans, and simple wraps. Photographed in the beautiful French countryside, the featured designs are complemented with vintage pieces and accessories, making this not just a knitting book, but a captivating fashion pictorial.
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Kaffe Fassett, Sarah Dallas, Kim Hargreaves, Martin Storey, Sharon Peake, Louisa Harding, Brandon Mably, and Lucinda Guy are all established, prominent knitwear designers.
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By Loribird
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I pre-ordered this book based on the positive editorial reviews, and I was not disappointed! The book itself is beautiful eye-candy - the photography inspired me immediately. The patterns are very well presented and seemed at first reading to be easy to follow. The book includes projects for a range of knitting levels, from a long sweater coat in chunky yarn on size 10 needles, to a fair isle sweater done on size 3s. The suggested yarns come from the Rowan collection, but a description of each yarn (gauge, content, length, etc.) is given in the back of the book, which makes substituting ever so much easier. All the patterns in this book are tailored (i.e. close fitting) but they do include sizing from XS (32" bust) to XL (40" bust). I am an intermediate knitter, and am planning to knit several projects from this book ASAP, and will probably make more as my knitting skills increase. All in all, a lovely book.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Alison Bear
Format:Hardcover
I love all the beautiful patterns in this book. They are all very unique and different from any other knitting patterns I have ever seen. My only problem with this book is that while most of the directions seem correct, you will get to the end of knitting a piece and realize that part of the directions were omitted and the piece you knit does not match the piece in the book. I have been knitting for several years and have made two sweaters from this book so far and each one I was in for a horrible surprise when I finished. The problems are easily fixable for the frequent knitter but it is very frustrating to have to rip out half of your work to fix the problem.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Since I loved the "Vintage Style" pattern collection enough to commit right away to three different projects, I couldn't resist purchasing this new hardcover edition. It has at least one important correction, because it includes the yarn color key to the chart for the Kaffe Fassett vest that was inadvertently omitted from the softcover edition. This is not a book for brand-new knitters, because the patterns use light- to medium-weight yarns, include shaping, and may utilize "advanced" techniques like intarsia. However, the finished garments are well worth the effort! Many of the patterns can be previewed on the web sites of Rowan yarn retailers that carry the "Vintage Style" pattern collection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice pattern book
I was pleased that this book had so many good patterns, particularly the number of good, wearable patterns for men. Clear and easy to follow.
Published 28 days ago by Keith Fry
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Patterns
The patterns were intricate and interesting, but not what I was looking for, nor the correct tension for the yarn I had to knit with. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Aileen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic designs, but the one I was looking for was not here
I am a fan of Kaffe Fassett's designs for knitting, needlepoint, and knitted clothing offered by Peruvian Connection. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Crazybee
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sizing problems
I was surprised and disappointed to find that instructions for all the women's sweaters in this book top out at what is labeled an XL but which fits only a 40" bust, comparable to... Read more
Published on October 17, 2010 by Edna Edith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must-have knitting book
Hi. I'm a knit-a-holic. I love to knit, and I am always on the lookout for a new pattern to make. Knitting books are expensive, though, so I usually check them out at the... Read more
Published on September 23, 2010 by AbScam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very vintage, very British, very nice
This book is lovely to look at. I haven't knitted up anything yet so I cannot comment on how well written are the pattern. Read more
Published on June 29, 2008 by A. Chau
4.0 out of 5 stars
very nice book
Nice pictures, wonderful patterns. It is rather classical so it will last a very long time.
Published on January 20, 2008 by Mademoiselle D
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cool cool.
As a female, I must say that most of the patterns in this book were very neat. I think they were all rather flattering, and the way the pictures were set up was very attractive,... Read more
Published on February 14, 2007 by A. Frampton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely patterns... but too small
I love the patterns in this book, but they run too tight through the chest for most of my family. The instructions are clear, well written. Read more
Published on August 1, 2006 by LBJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous Knits
If you are into vintage knitted clothing you'll absolutely love this book! I've found it to be full of patterns I want to make. Read more
Published on May 8, 2006 by C. A Scovel
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