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Vintage Knitting Liza Hollinghurst

Vintage Knitting By Liza Hollinghurst

Vintage Knitting by Liza Hollinghurst


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Summary

Complete with 18 genuine patterns from 1941, this book allows you to recreate the authentic homemade styles of the 'Golden Age' of knitting. It includes helpful conversions and advice.

Vintage Knitting Summary

Vintage Knitting: 18 Patterns from the 1940s by Liza Hollinghurst

Complete with 18 genuine patterns from 1941, this vintage knitting handbook will allow you to recreate the authentic homemade styles of the 'Golden Age' of knitting! 70 facsimile pages from the classic Knitting for All have been included, and a new introduction looks at the influence of the Second World War and rationing on the incredible popularity of knitting in the era of 'make do and mend'. Helpful conversions and advice are also provided for those wanting to recreate these garments, so why not try your hand at knitting yesteryear's evening scarf, a pullover, hat, blouse or maybe even a vest and panties?

About Liza Hollinghurst

Liza Hollinghurst is a writer with a keen interest in knitting, Second World War social history and vintage fashion. She has contributed articles to vintage lifestyle magazines on a range of subjects including wartime utility clothing, sewing with vintage patterns, and British postwar comedy films.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION: Looking to the Past; Vintage Knitting Today; Tips for the Modern Knitter / THE 1940s: AUSTERITY ON THE HOME FRONT: Introduction; Ideas for Economical Knitting; New Garments from Old; It is Fashionable to Economise; Men at Home or in the Services; Knitting for Children; A Final Reminder / TO WORK! KNITTING PATTERNS: Designs For Women; Everyday Underwear; Fashionable Housecoat; Ribbed Cardigan; Cable Pullover; Sleeveless Waistcoat; Two-colour Turban; The Fascinating Fez; Afternoon Blouse; Black Frock; Classic Jumper / DESIGNS FOR MEN: Sleeveless Pullover; Large Size Pullover; Balaclava Helmet; Muffler Helmet; Evening Scarf; Vest and Pants / DESIGNS FOR ALL THE FAMILY:Socks for all the Family; Gloves for all the Family / PRINCIPLES OF KNITTING / INDEX

Additional information

NGR9781908402974
9781908402974
1908402970
Vintage Knitting: 18 Patterns from the 1940s by Liza Hollinghurst
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20150510
136
N/A
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