The Crowood Press Ltd Recreating Vintage 1940s Knitwear: Celebrating the Ingenuity of the Make-Do Spirit

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. • 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 Autorid: Linda Ivell