Customer Reviews

Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters

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The garments in this book are a real treat. I've only knit one item and so far have found no mistakes (which occur so often in knitting pattern books). I love the nostalgic feel of the book which gives you both the picture from the original vintage pattern and the new re-worked version.

The layout and text don't seem user friendly but just try reading a vintage pattern. The author has not only re-written gorgeous patterns for our knitting technique, but has also made the garments mostly with widely available yarns. The yarns she uses are more affordable than many fibers I've tried to use in my failed efforts to re-produce my Grandma's angora sweater, and my Mom's henley styles, from photographs and comparisons of the actual garment.

I would give it a higher rating but I really dislike patterns being placed in books that won't lie open while you're trying to work them. Breaking the spine ruins the value and life span of the book, but that inevitably happens to most knitting and craft books because publishers seem to insist on the odd size, weight and make of these books.

Overall, I'm impressed and grateful that so many gorgeous (while modest but sexy) patterns are now available to the general knitting public.

This book is very well written & the patterns are easy to understand. They have plenty of photos & diagrams to help you along the way. I am a lover of all things vintage & this book is right up my alley! Good work!

I love vintage designs. Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters takes some of the best designs from the past, and makes them easy to make today. Great book!

My intent in purchasing this book was to make the beautiful Angora Leaf Scarf. the scarf was beautiful when finished (I used English mohair vs. Angora). There are other patterns in the book that were also very elegant -- including the basket weave sports sweater and the jacket with frog fasteners. There was also an adorable v-striped scarf (that I actually completed it using alternating two colors -- heather brown and chocolate brown -- vs. the 'multi-color' version shown in the book). On the two projects I completed from this book, the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The ratings on each project -- from 'easy kntting' to 'experienced knitters' makes it easy to select a project within your skill set.

Very cute patterns, nice small format book. Lots of the vintage patterns that I will like to knit. Size range is 32 to 42 inch bust. Patterns look clear and well written. Swatching now!

Vintage knitting patterns from the 1930s, 40s and 50s offer women designs far easier to duplicate. This modern survey provides yarns now readily available, and designs converted for modern proportions. Over twenty period designs have been updated for the modern knitter in fine patterns celebrating vintage style. Both vintage and contemporary photos abound.

A really beautiful book containing 21 vintage patterns. It is lovely to browse through as there are lots of 'vintage fashion' snippets on each page and the making-up instructions are clear and concise. Each piece is accompanied by an 'original' and 'modern-day' photograph, line drawings and full making-up details. I have now found someone who is very happy to knit me a garment from the book because all the hard work converting vintage patterns to fit modern figures has been done. I love all things 'Vintage' and this book is a pleasure to own. I would thoroughly recommend it.

I haven't knitted any of the sweaters in the book yet, so I couldn't tell you how accurate the instructions are. The book includes jackets, cardigans, wraps, bolero-type jackets, evening tops, pull-over sweaters, and scarves. Some patterns are very old-fashioned looking and you may want to change the buttons or colors to update them. Most are very elegant and only look vintage because of the photos. I wouldn't describe any of the patterns as sportswear or casual/outdoors types because they are all range on the dressy side of casual to elegant evening wear. If you like vintage you'll like this book just for the pictures, but there's only a one page introduction and no "history" like in Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns. Hope this helps you decide. Happy knitting!