Classic Knitting Patterns from the British Isles Men's Hand-Kints from the '20s to the '50s

by Jane Waller

100 designs, 21 illustrated in color. Great black & white photos from vintage magazines show the inspiration behind these awesome patterns. Pullovers, vests, jackets, ties, mittens, stockings, cardigans, knee-caps, golf jacket, turtle necks, ascot-type scarf, evening scarf, 1930's-style swim suit, service woollies, fatigue cap, body belt, golf club covers, waistcoat, little boys' jerseys, muffler helmet, gloves, 1940's-style bathing trunks, polo-type shirt, his & hers sets from the 50's, gloves with mitt muffs, argyles, fishing style, cables, norwegian, on and on. Just looking at this book is a pleasure.

Genres: Knitting

Paperback

First published November 12, 1984

Reviews

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, and have knit some of the sweater vests. Roger Moore is one of the young sweater models.