Knitting Fashions of the 1940s: Styles, Patterns and History

A vintage collection of designs and patterns for 1940s women's knitwear—from simple hats to twin sets to beaded sweaters. This lavish guide celebrates a decade of imaginative and stylish knitting activity. Knitting Fashions of the 1940s features more than 50 patterns that have been adapted for today's yarns and needles, from snoods to sweater sets. Patterns are presented chronologically and progress from the very simple to the more intricate, including lacey and beaded designs. Throughout, 150 color photos show the garments as advertised in the 1940s and as re-knitted for today's wear. Informative introductions to the patterns make this a book that will delight all hand knitters and fans of vintage style.

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Knitting Fashions of the 1940s: Styles, Patterns and History

A vintage collection of designs and patterns for 1940s women's knitwear—from simple hats to twin sets to beaded sweaters. This lavish guide celebrates a decade of imaginative and stylish knitting activity. Knitting Fashions of the 1940s features more than 50 patterns that have been adapted for today's yarns and needles, from snoods to sweater sets. Patterns are presented chronologically and progress from the very simple to the more intricate, including lacey and beaded designs. Throughout, 150 color photos show the garments as advertised in the 1940s and as re-knitted for today's wear. Informative introductions to the patterns make this a book that will delight all hand knitters and fans of vintage style.

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Knitting Fashions of the 1940s: Styles, Patterns and History

Knitting Fashions of the 1940s: Styles, Patterns and History

by Jane Waller
Knitting Fashions of the 1940s: Styles, Patterns and History

Knitting Fashions of the 1940s: Styles, Patterns and History

by Jane Waller

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A vintage collection of designs and patterns for 1940s women's knitwear—from simple hats to twin sets to beaded sweaters. This lavish guide celebrates a decade of imaginative and stylish knitting activity. Knitting Fashions of the 1940s features more than 50 patterns that have been adapted for today's yarns and needles, from snoods to sweater sets. Patterns are presented chronologically and progress from the very simple to the more intricate, including lacey and beaded designs. Throughout, 150 color photos show the garments as advertised in the 1940s and as re-knitted for today's wear. Informative introductions to the patterns make this a book that will delight all hand knitters and fans of vintage style.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781861268624
Publisher: Crowood Press, The
Publication date: 04/01/2007
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.57(d)

About the Author


Jane Waller has written three books on the social history of the Second World War and five books on knitwear design, all of which have been inspirational for fashion designers and for film and television wardrobe research. Knitwear from her earlier books can be seen in numerous period films and TV series.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgements     7
Knitting Notes     8
Introduction     9
For the Troops     11
The Home Front     23
Glamour     51
Intricate Stitches     73
Fair Isles     89
The Children     111
Towards the Fifties     131
Appendix I     152
Appendix II     153
Stockists     155
Provenance of Garments     157
Index     159
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