Just a quick post here to share with you some new knitting purchases I made. The first is one of those marvellous things, an 80's book of vintage patterns. Some of the pictures are a little blurred, I'm still getting used to my new camera so apologies!
Blurred but just look at that scarf set, ha!
I might actually make this one.
A proper "Herbert"
I also picked up this original 1939 knitting book from Amazon for just £5. Amazon is a great and cheap source of vintage knitting books - always much cheaper than eBay or Etsy where the same publication is being sold for over £20!
I just love this book, 1939 is probably my favourite year for fashion so I cannot wait to get started on these, though I'm not sure I have the patience to knit that incredible dress!
love some of those images...especially the Herbert! But the 1939 knitting book is amazing! I so wish I had the patience to learn to knit properly! Imagine being able to knit that dress... look forward to seeing what you make! And thanks for popping by my blog! :) xx
ReplyDeleteIt´s funny how the 80s can make everything look strange. Even vintage fashion... But that 30s book is really sweet, I love the hat!
ReplyDeleteLove the 20's jumper!
ReplyDeleteAAAH! So jealous of that 1930s book, it's fab. That hat is really nice.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Looks like a nice gem or two in the 80s book (I'm laughing at lounging Herbert). And I LOVE the one from 1939 of course, and what a great price. Nice finds!
ReplyDeleteThe 1939 knitting book is amazing I so look forward to seeing what you knit, I am still keeping at my knitting and getting there slowly.
ReplyDeleteVintage knitting it one of my favourite things in the world. I don't get on with 'modern' versions of vintage patterns and prefer to just buy the original patterns and try them with the closest wool. They usually make the best fit. Enjoy knitting! x
ReplyDeleteOoh love them both! The little '39 hat is soo cute, especially.
ReplyDeleteWow! Please try! This would look great on you!
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ReplyDeleteLove the pitchures! The frontpage on the first book reminds me of tis sweater
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4797807199_6301bdd935_z.jpg
(poirot episode "after the funeral")
Though I'd never knit it like the frontpage... I am really scared of that 80's look...
I have the Knitting Nostalgia book, it's fab isn't it, still trying to find time to knit some projects from it though.
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