Knitting It Old School: 43 Vintage-Inspired Patterns - Hardcover

by Stitchy McYarnpants (Author), Caro Sheridan (Author)

43 patterns inspired by the '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s

Knitters love all things vintage-but it's not as easy as picking up an old pattern from decades past. Oftentimes, they use obsolete yarns, aren't sized for today's body shapes, and are written differently than current pattern instructions.

Now, retro-minded crafters get the best of both worlds in this unique collection. Drawing from the fashion trends of the '40s through the '70s, Knitting it Old School offers a bold new twist on vintage-inspired knitting patterns.

• Vintage patterns feature newly created designs that flatter today's figure and use contemporary yarns
• Fun, wearable patterns that echo styles of days gone by
• Four bonus sewing patterns to whip up complimentary vintage-themed accessories

With a balance of classic and kitsch, wardrobe basics and saucy specials, Knitting it Old School is a breath of fresh air for knitters who love ""old"" but want to be ""new.""

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43 patterns inspired by the '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s

Love "old" but want to be "in vogue"? Welcome to Knitting It Old School, where you'll find patterns for knitting and crocheting everything from cheeky hot pants to his-and-hers sweater sets, all drawn from the fashion trends of the '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s. All patterns feature newly created designs that flatter today's figure and use contemporary fibers--and that are written so modern crafters can easily follow along.

From classic to kitschy, wardrobe basics to saucy specials, get ready to start making beautiful handmade clothing the way your mother and grandmother did!

We're knitting it old school, folks!

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Retro-minded knitters rejoice!

This sassy book is chock-full of all things vintage--retro color combinations, classic styles, and even fake eyelashes. Inspired by the '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s, these fun, wearable projects make everything old new again.

So grab your needles and start knitting it old school!

Author Biography

STITCHY McYARNPANTS is the creator and curator of the Museum of Kitschy Stitches, an online and print gallery of notorious knits (www.stitchymcyarnpants.com). Stitchy has appeared on the DIY Network's "Knitty Gritty."

CARO SHERIDAN is the woman behind the popular craft blog www.splityarn.com, and her sewing and knitting tutorials have been featured on WhipUp.net, among other sites. Caro has appeared on HGTV's "Uncommon Threads."