Vintage Knit 25 Knitting and Crochet Patterns Refashioned for Today

by Malak, Marine; Warner, Geraldine

• ISBN13: 9781780671666
• ISBN10: 1780671660
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-09-02
• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Summary

Vintage Knit offers lovers of retro style 25 beautiful knitting patterns from the 1940s and 1950s, regraded to fit modern sizes (small, medium, and large) and to knit with yarns easily available today. A short introduction describes each garment and suggests how to style it, followed by clear instructions for knitting and making up. Details of the exact yarn used are given to ensure perfect results at home.

Each garment is photographed on a model, letting you see how the styles of the past can be part of a very up-to-date look.

A useful section on equipment and terminology, plus a list of useful resources, gives you everything you need to knit the patterns in the book.

Author Biography

Geraldine Warner is a life-long knitter and crocheter, author, and teacher. Founder of Skiff Vintage Patterns, set up to sell original knitting patterns, she is the author of Knit Back in Time and runs workshops teaching people how to adapt both vintage and modern knitting patterns.

Marine Malak is a London-based graphic designer. She trained at the Chelsea College of Art and Design, where she studied Graphic Design Communication. Marine works as a designer for various studios and British brands, continuing to develop her portfolio of design for print and publications. Vintage Knit combines her love of knitting and fashion with her passion for publication design.