Knitting Fashions of the 1940s

Author: Jane Waller
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 0719840708
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 373

Book Description
The 1940s was a decade of exciting and prolific knitting activity. Scarcity of wools and dyes produced imaginative but stylish designs. This classic pattern book , now in paperback for 2021, is a treasury of patterns, adapted for today's yarns and needles, that will appeal to all handknitters and to anyone interested in the period. Over fifty patterns are featured , ranging from twinsets to hats with a variety of stitches. Illustrations show the garments as advertised in the 1940s and as re-knitted for today's wear. Introductions to the patterns make this a unique book that will inform, inspire and delight.

Vintage Knitting

Author: Liza Hollinghurst
Publisher: Old House Books
ISBN: 9781908402974
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This vintage guide is based on Knitting For All, written by Margaret Murray and Jane Koster, published in 1941 - the same year in which clothes rationing was introduced. It was just one in a popular series of books written by Murray and Koster throughout the 1940s that provided not only a complete instructional guide to knitting, but also contained an assortment of patterns for the whole family. Apart from the knitting of new garments the book also focused upon the re-making and repairing of existing items, clearly reflecting the contemporary 'Make Do and Mend' ethos. Following a quick introduction to the styles and spirit of the era, selections of their own charming knitting patterns - which typify this wartime austerity - are reproduced in their entirety in the latter part of this book. These clothes and accessories are still wearable some seventy years after they were first designed and can be easily knitted by the modern knitter (with the conversions provided). For the less experienced, and as rudimentary knitting skills have hardly changed since Knitting for All was first published, excerpts from the original 'Principles of Knitting' chapter that provide a basic 'How To Knit' guide are also included. Patterns for the whole family include pullovers, cardigans, socks, scarves and gloves.

Knitting Vintage

Author: Claire Montgomerie
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781780970851
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Montgomerie presents thirty retro-inspired knitting patterns that visibly reflect today's fashion trends. Each book is inspired by a different decade, with projects of various skill levels and complexities.

Retro Knits

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616732004
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description

Knit Vintage

Author: Madeline Weston
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 9781906417666
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
'Knit Vintage' offers a fantastic selection of more than 20 timeless designs based on original women's knitwear patterns from the 1930s to the 1950s. Drawing from their own extensive collections of vintage knitting patterns, the authors have chosen garments for their classic style and updated them to appeal to 21st century tastes.

The Human Form in Clay

Author: Jane Waller
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
This volume offers a celebration of 50 contemporary artists from around the world who have chosen to create the human form in clay. The text includes a detailed account of each artist's work, along with biographical details and descriptions of working methods.

Vintage Evening Fashions to Knit

Author: A Vintage Home Arts Collection
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781453853405
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Stunning evening gowns and dresses from the 30s, 40s and 50s to be knitted for today's special occasions. Also included are a few evening jackets and toppers, and vintage lingerie that can double as evening wear. Complete instructions and vintage sizing references are included in this exclusive collection. VintageHomeArts.com specializes in quality reprints of vintage and antique patterns and cookbooks. Reprints are available as printed hard copies or instant digital downloads, with new titles always in the works. Come visit us at vintagehomearts.com and take a step back in time.

Vintage Evening Fashions to Knit

Author: Vintagehomearts
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A collection of 30 vintage knitting patterns from the 30s, 40s & 50s from a variety of vintage and antique knitting pattern books.

Art Deco Knits

Author: Jemima Bicknell
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785005502
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
The jazz age of the 1920s and 1930s is a particularly inspiring period in fashion design, well-known for its intricately embellished fabrics and elegant detail. Art Deco Knits aims to inspire the modern knitter who wishes to create a vintage-inspired wardrobe, or simply add a touch of Art Deco glamour to their knitting. Featuring valuable information on styles and silhouettes, fabrics and finishing techniques, this book celebrates the joy to be found in creating knitwear inspired by this most popular of eras, when fashion and self-expression became accessible to more women than ever before. Topics covered include tips on choosing yarns and adapting patterns to fit an Art Deco aesthetic; a collection of Art Deco-inspired stitch patterns; beading and embroidery techniques for creating uniquely embellished knitted fabrics and finally, finishing tips and techniques. Nine original patterns are included, each inspired by a particular facet of 1920s or 1930s style which can be used directly or adapted as a starting point for the knitters' imagination. Jemima Bicknell is an experienced knitting and crochet designer specializing in vintage-inspired designs. It is beautifully illustrated with 150 colour photographs and 64 original sketches.

Fabulous Fashions of the 1940s

Author: Felicia Lowenstein Niven
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464503036
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
In the 1940s, World War II affected just about every aspect of life, including the fashion. While the men were off fighting, women had to take over their factory jobs. Liberty cuts and victory rolls kept hair from being caught in machines. Most resources went to the war effort, so both women and men wore basic and practical clothing. But the end of the war in 1945 brought color and fun back into everyday life! Read about the fashions, fads, pop culture icons, and world events of the 1940s.