Recreating Vintage 1940s Knitwear: Celebrating the Ingenuity of the Make-Do Spirit

Author:   Linda Ivell
Publisher:   The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9780719845062


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   03 July 2025
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Recreating Vintage 1940s Knitwear: Celebrating the Ingenuity of the Make-Do Spirit


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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. AUTHOR: Linda Ivell has been recreating vintage knitwear for over 40 years and has her own label, Knitting for Victory (@knitting4victory). 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. 333 illustrations

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Author:   Linda Ivell
Publisher:   The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint:   The Crowood Press Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   0.799kg
ISBN:  

9780719845062


ISBN 10:   0719845068
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   03 July 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.
Language:   English

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As well as being a fascinating history book, this is also a practical knitter’s guide, with a techniques section covering a range of stitches and useful information on adjusting vintage patterns for modern sizes and yarns. Favourite makes include the Cheerful Chevrons top, the Harlequin Jacket and Joyful Jumper. -- Jane Roe, Knitting Magazine Issue 266 * Knitting Magazine Issue 266 *


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LINDA IVELL has been recreating vintage knitwear for over 40 years and has her own label, Knitting for Victory (@knitting4victory). 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.

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