Recreating Vintage 1940s Knitwear : Celebrating the Ingenuity of the Make-Do Spirit by Linda Ivell (2025, Trade Paperback)

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Recreating Vintage 1940s Knitwear : Celebrating the Ingenuity of the Make-do Spirit, Paperback by Avery, Chloë Amy, ISBN 0719845068, ISBN-13 9780719845062, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press

ISBN-100719845068

ISBN-139780719845062

eBay Product ID (ePID)7074295126

Product Key Features

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

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2025

TopicNeedlework / Knitting

IllustratorYes

GenreCrafts & Hobbies

AuthorLinda Ivell

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight26.5 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal746.4320432

Synopsis* 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 * A Pattern Collection of eighteen knitting patterns, adapted from vintage originals, each celebrating the ingenuity of 1940s knitwear, 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.