Vintage Knits: Thirty Knitting Designs from Rowan for Men and Women - Hardcover

Hargreaves, Kim; Fassett, Kaffe; Storey, Martin; Dallas, Sarah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1570763127 ISBN 13: 9781570763120

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books, 2005

Synopsis

A stylish collection inspired by films like Amelie and Chocolat, Vintage Knits recalls an era of well-tailored designs with elegant finishing touches.

About this title

From the Publisher:

These knitwear designs draw their inspiration from the 40s, 50s, and 60s, when fashion emanated charm, simplicity, and elegance. Rejuvenated by the postwar years, men and women embraced styles that captured feminine appeal and masculine exuberance, glorying in the recovered pleasures of fine cloth, rich texture, and relaxed fit. Inspired by old photos, archival patterns, and films like Breakfast at Tiffany's, the classic designs in Vintage Knits have been adapted for modern figures and ease of wear. Leading names in knitting—Kim Hargreaves, Kaffe Fassett, and Lucinda Guy, to name a few—bring new life to vintage, with stunning designs for belted jackets, roll-neck sweaters, delicate cardigans, and simple wraps. Photographed in the beautiful French countryside, the featured designs are complemented with vintage pieces and accessories, making this not just a knitting book, but a captivating fashion pictorial.

About the Author:

Kim Hargreaves, Kaffe Fassett, Martin Storey, Sarah Dallas, Sharon Peake, Louisa Harding, Brandon Mably, and Lucinda Guy are all professional knitting writers and designers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1570763127
• ISBN 13: 9781570763120
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 138