Retro Knits: Cool Vintage Patterns for Men, Women, and Children from the 1900s through the 1970s

This book met all of my expectations and more. This book is for the retro enthusiasts and any lover of fine knits. What I like about the old patterns is the creativity and the attention to detail. With fewer distractions, it seems to me that people had more time for their craft which resulted in intricate patterns or designs with a finer gauge. For the beginner or knitter of today who doesn't have the patience for fine knitting, as you get into the 1970's section of the book, you'll find that there are designs for bulky knitting! The original photographs for the old pattern booklets are great. You may find a photograph that features two or more designs that don't have a pattern and you'll think "Hey, I want that pattern!" The Authors have to do another book. I intend to write them and ask for more patterns. Well worth the money, every knitter needs this book in his/her collection. The book features designs for the entire family.

Made the Men's Medium Gloves- My Son Loves Them! It is sometimes hard to find manly styles in knitting projects...the Retro 40's are practical and manly. I did have to make them a bit larger than the directions called for. If you have the "hand" you're knitting FOR living at home you can just slip them on and "see" that maybe the palm needs a few more rows or that the fingers need to be adjusted...no one has the same hand as 1 pattern might suggest. ..Some people Have One Hand a bit Larger then the other! So it is good to have your measurements accurate...a flat outline of the hand is helpful too.

If you like vintage clothes, this is for you. They also have the patterns broken down by decade. Being a science fiction fan I enjoyed their take on some of the clothes from the SF world.

Believe it or not, I actually made the '70s cape from this book during the '70s. I wore it, too, with pride, and still have it. (Although these days I mainly wear it on Halloween!) It was great fun to see that pattern again. Some of the other patterns are so interesting that I plan to make them. I highly recommend this book for people who are interesting in the history of 20th-century American knitting.

Lots of wonderful knits! I am looking forward to making gifts for family and friends for Christmas using todays yarn and colors with yesterdays patterns.

There are a lot of fun patterns in here!! Already have some on my "To Knit" list!

Many of these knits are given in modern sizes, and would look great today. for the classic loving knitter.

Get out your needles because you're going to want to knit every project in this book. The 1940s chapter and the 1970s are especially amazing! You should get this book!

It is probably not ideal as a pattern book for serious knitter but just so well produced with lovely old pictures of vintage knits great fun I absolutely loved it.I should imagine it was aimed at usa market so you would have to find equivalent substitutes for some yarns

great

bought as a gift for an older relative. exactly what I wanted. We had as much fun reminiscing about the old patterns as she will knitting them.

Die Einführungen für jedes Jahrzehnt sind informativ; der Autor liebt eindeutig "altes Zeug" Einige Muster wurden neu geschrieben, um die das Strickstück länger und / oder breiter zu machen.Eine kleine negative Sache ist das Fehlen einiger Erklärungen im Glossarbereich. Es gibt einige Techniken, die in den Mustern erwähnt werden, die Sie im Glossar nachschlagen sollten - aber nichts zu finden ...Auch wer nichts nacharbeiten möchte hat einen Überblick über einen langen Zeitraum und das Buch ist nett anzuschauen.

A great book for anyone interested in vintage or knitwear. Loving the 1940's and 50's styles.