Vintage Knitwear - Lise-Lotte Lystrup
Synopsis:
The designs for women are fabulously feminine, flattering and snug. But trying to knit up original patterns is too often a frustrating experience: they can be highly complicated; they use yarns that are no longer available; and the sizes are too small for our bigger modern physiques. That’s where this book comes in.

Lise-Lotte Lystrup has cleverly updated twenty-one genuine period designs for the modern knitter. The patterns have been subtly simplified; they use easily sourced modern yarns; and they give instructions for six different sizes, 32–42 in. (81–107 cm). The result is a delightful celebration of vintage style for today’s knitter. This book is guaranteed to inspire you to take up your needles in pursuit of the authentic elegance of a bygone era.

Lise-Lotte Lystrup is a lifelong knitter and devotee of vintage style. Her company Knitted Purls specializes in recreating authentic hand-knitted garments for period dramas on stage, film and television.

Our Verdict: This time of year is perfect for picking up new hobbies, or re-discovering old ones. Even without the credit crunch knitting had been enjoying a renaissance. This book is packed full of fabulous designs, which although based on vintage designs are very on trend.

Together with a helpful section on techniques, abbreviations and suppliers

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