some patterns and stitching can be partly used now. Some knitting today uses very expensive wools - this book is resolutely practical. Good for reference.
Well, it's certainly a curiosity. I now have a pattern for knitting a knee warmer in winter. Just let me know if you want that one (!). It's not terribly glamorous but the joy of knitting is you get to pick the wool so I guess people could go for sequins or sparkly wool in case disco dancing with skates comes back into fashion.
oh but there are infinite variations on a scarf, even just with an occasional change of wool colour. Do try knitting a cowl on circular needles - you just cast on, garter stitch, round and round, cast off after about 6-9 inches. And it comes out as a squashy gorgeous draught-excluder for the neck.
very good question. I actually got it as a general reference for how to shape garments and make up your own patterns, but written in a really approachable way. The garments in this are very of their time and I think you would have to already have a vintage wardrobe of the right shoes, skirts etc and aesthetic to carry it off. But there are some lovely little knitted flourishes to add to an outfit. Perhaps I should do a review of it and show pictures of the illustrations as people who do dress in vintage might be interested.
@@heathergregg9975 That's a great idea. I would really like to see that video. I think lots of people would-those interested in that period, fashion and of course, books!
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What a lovely haul. That old knitting book is fabulous 😊
some patterns and stitching can be partly used now. Some knitting today uses very expensive wools - this book is resolutely practical. Good for reference.
That knitting book! 😍
It's like going back in time - so old it doesn't have a publication date inside, so I'll have to guess.
Wonderful books, Heather. I think I would have picked up the knitting book too-and I barely know how to knit. It just looks like a real treasure.
Well, it's certainly a curiosity. I now have a pattern for knitting a knee warmer in winter. Just let me know if you want that one (!). It's not terribly glamorous but the joy of knitting is you get to pick the wool so I guess people could go for sequins or sparkly wool in case disco dancing with skates comes back into fashion.
@@heathergregg9975 what a riot! They’ll be all the rage in no time! 😂
I am coming to Edinburgh next year and looking forward to it so much :) What a great knitting book, i can knit a scarf and that's about it!
oh but there are infinite variations on a scarf, even just with an occasional change of wool colour. Do try knitting a cowl on circular needles - you just cast on, garter stitch, round and round, cast off after about 6-9 inches. And it comes out as a squashy gorgeous draught-excluder for the neck.
@ ohhh interesting, thank you 😊
Are you going to knit something from the book, Heather? The jacket is fabulous!
very good question. I actually got it as a general reference for how to shape garments and make up your own patterns, but written in a really approachable way. The garments in this are very of their time and I think you would have to already have a vintage wardrobe of the right shoes, skirts etc and aesthetic to carry it off. But there are some lovely little knitted flourishes to add to an outfit. Perhaps I should do a review of it and show pictures of the illustrations as people who do dress in vintage might be interested.
@@heathergregg9975 That's a great idea. I would really like to see that video. I think lots of people would-those interested in that period, fashion and of course, books!