Crafts and Life

A vintage collection of designs and patterns for 1940s women's knitwear—from simple hats to twin sets to beaded sweaters. This lavish guide celebrates a decade of imaginative and stylish knitting activity. Knitting Fashions of the 1940s features more than 50 patterns that have been adapted for today's yarns and needles, from snoods to sweater sets. Patterns are presented chronologically and progress from the very simple to the more intricate, including lacey and beaded designs. Throughout, 150 color photos show the garments as advertised in the 1940s and as re-knitted for today's wear. Informative introductions to the patterns make this a book that will delight all hand knitters and fans of vintage style.

A very good book that has the history of knitting during and just post the 2nd World War (mainly the UK but some information from the US and Australia as well!), then the patterns are shown with both the original picture and then the up to date one (and the patterns have been adapted to make them suitable for todays knitters), well recommended!