Knitting it Old School: 43 Vintage-Inspired Patterns

Inbunden bok. John Wiley & Sons. 1 uppl. 2010. 180 sidor.

Nära nyskick. Ur läsarrecensioner: "Great way to update classic designs and make them hip again! Directions make sense and are easy to follow. I can see myself making several designs several times."
"I love this book. The patterns are varied and plentiful, and the designs are updated, wearable versions of the styles and trends from the past. No matter what era you might want - from 40s vixen to 70s funky, they've got it. (And there's probably a hat to match.) Seriously, there's a TON of patterns - hats, skirts, sweaters, jackets, socks, dresses. And many of them are double patterns, like a hat AND sweater or a mens AND a women's version, so there's even more than the 43 patterns on the cover. (It's fun to see which designer did which pattern, and how they treated their categories, if you know your bloggers...)

In an unusual move that I am sure is appreciated by cross-crafters, the book contains both crochet and knitting, with a sewing project thrown in for good measure. Again with the chock full. I also liked the text in this book - I'm not usually one to read all the chapter intros and such, but the descriptions are fun and the walk down memory lane is enhanced by all the little details and descriptions the authors added.

So yes, I recommend it, and I honestly think anyone should be able to find something for them in here, but even if they didn't, they'd have fun looking."
Om boken: 43 patterns inspired by the '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s

Knitters love all things vintage-but it's not as easy as picking up an old pattern from decades past. Oftentimes, they use obsolete yarns, aren't sized for today's body shapes, and are written differently than current pattern instructions.

Now, retro-minded crafters get the best of both worlds in this unique collection. Drawing from the fashion trends of the '40s through the '70s, Knitting it Old School offers a bold new twist on vintage-inspired knitting patterns.

Vintage patterns feature newly created designs that flatter today's figure and use contemporary yarns
Fun, wearable patterns that echo styles of days gone by
Four bonus sewing patterns to whip up complimentary vintage-themed accessories

With a balance of classic and kitsch, wardrobe basics and saucy specials, Knitting it Old School is a breath of fresh air for knitters who love ""old"" but want to be ""new.""