Vogue Knitting Vintage Collection: Classic Knits from the 1930s-1960s [Hardcover]

Trisha Malcolm (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Vogue Knitting | Publication Date: December 2001

Chic, classic knits from the original Vogue Pattern Books of the 1930s–1960s return in an enchanting, illustrated, one-of-a-kind collection with more than 40 fabulous garments for the entire family. Among the perennial fashion winners: a short-sleeved silk top; cabled V-neck; girl’s heart twinset; and boy’s striped turtleneck. An introduction covers all the basics.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931543003
• ISBN-13: 978-1931543002
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,116,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Book title is misleading, June 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Vogue Knitting Vintage Collection: Classic Knits from the 1930s-1960s (Hardcover)

Based on the title, Classic Knits from the 1930s-1960s, I was expecting more traditional patterns with classic lines. The book should be titled, "Mostly '60s" or something like that. I was only able to judge this book by the photo on the cover (ha! remember the old saying), so I thought I would be getting lots of classic, un-trendy patterns. Instead, most of the women's patterns are exaggerated 1960s wonders. However, the men's patterns are classic and might be worth your while. If you have subscribed to Vogue Knitting magazine over the past 15 years, you will already have most of the patterns. Silly me, I thought the editor of this book would have had the imagination to publish other patterns from the original Vogue Knitting instead of being lazy.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, With One Little Caveat, January 17, 2002

By 

Jennifer DeWitt (Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vogue Knitting Vintage Collection: Classic Knits from the 1930s-1960s (Hardcover)

I really like this book, but I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because, surprisingly, several of the patterns can actually be found in other Vogue books (e.g., the silk lined shawl, men's cashmere gloves). The repeat was a bit disconcerting, and I would have rather seen something else, since I have almost the complete Vogue Knitting library.

However, the book has many, many excellent points, which make it a worthwhile purchase, even if you've seen a few of the patterns before. First, Vintage Collection is designed very well, with all of VKs usual features and inspiring photographs. Patterns are grouped by type: women, men, kids, and scarves/shawls. Unlike VK's Vintage Knits On the Go, the Collection contains patterns that truly speak for their era and will lend a vintage touch to everyone's wardrobe.

The variety of designs is astounding, including a coat, an aran sweater, the gorgeous cashmere cabled sweater on the cover, sweet baby things, as well as a silk lined shawl... and many, many more.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a lot of stylish patterns, February 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Vogue Knitting Vintage Collection: Classic Knits from the 1930s-1960s (Hardcover)

If you really want a great book on stylish vintage knits, I'd suggest you buy Sarah Dallas' Vintage Knits. The patterns there were more form fitting. The patterns in the Vogue book were a little uninspiring -- they were patterns that you could pretty much find elsewhere. But it's an okay book for beginners and intermediate knitters.