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Recreating Vintage 1940s Knitwear

Name: Recreating Vintage 1940s Knitwear
SKU: 250381
Price: 74.99 AUD
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ISBN: 9780719845062

Celebrating the Ingenuity of the Make-Do Spirit

Linda Ivell

Description

Written for knitters of all abilities, the patterns are graded for difficulty and key techniques are explained in step-by-step detail.

This beautifully illustrated book captures the 1940s focus on economy and practicality in wearable, flattering styles that are as timeless as they are inspiring.

Features include:

An introduction to the life of a knitter in the 1940s, the impact on their resources and their creative navigation of rationing and shortages
Detailed explanations for working from vintage patterns and substituting modern yarns, including matching authentic vintage colours
A simple solution for adapting vintage patterns for inclusive sizing
18 knitting patterns, adapted from vintage originals, each celebrating the ingenuity of 1940s knitwear

About the Author Linda Ivell has been recreating vintage knitwear for over 40 years. As an Art and Fashion Historian working with prestigious costume collections, she researches and writes about our textile heritage, with a special passion for historical knitwear.