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Vintage Knits: Thirty Knitting Designs from Rowan for Men and Women
A stylish collection inspired by films like Amelie and Chocolat, Vintage Knits recalls an era of well-tailored designs with elegant finishing touches.
138 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2005
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April 3, 2018
Interesting designs from top designers. Inspiring.
July 9, 2011
Bottom line: many lovely patterns but none for larger sizes. Instructions very well done, patterns intricate and very interesting, and even pretty!
Quite nice European-style designs, well-executed, presented and photographed in a bit too "ultra-chic" style for my taste, but still far closer to reality than in many pattern books. A nice assortment of patterns, including cables, intarsia, laces and advanced color work, with the majority of the patterns being intended for at least intermediate knitters. Patterns for both men and women, sizings are up to 40" for women, 48" for men. Photographs are very well done, and the large book is nice to look at and handle, although it would have benefited from being spiral-bound. A good book for those who prefer European designs (US needle sizing given) worked in Rowan yarns.
Quite nice European-style designs, well-executed, presented and photographed in a bit too "ultra-chic" style for my taste, but still far closer to reality than in many pattern books. A nice assortment of patterns, including cables, intarsia, laces and advanced color work, with the majority of the patterns being intended for at least intermediate knitters. Patterns for both men and women, sizings are up to 40" for women, 48" for men. Photographs are very well done, and the large book is nice to look at and handle, although it would have benefited from being spiral-bound. A good book for those who prefer European designs (US needle sizing given) worked in Rowan yarns.
August 25, 2009
Some of the most beautiful, timeless patterns I've seen. There are several great men's patterns, which are always hard to come by. You have to get this book for the photos if nothing else. All the women look like they just walked out of Italy circa the 1940s. So beautiful! The man they got to model the men's sweaters is so ruggedly handsome, with a sort of come hither look in his eye that it has convinced me that if I knit one of these sweaters my husband will look something akin to what I imagine Lady Chatterly's Lover to look like. Does that sound nuts?
Editted to add: Now that I've knit Faye, I realize that the pattern directions and schematics are severely lacking.
Editted to add: Now that I've knit Faye, I realize that the pattern directions and schematics are severely lacking.
February 1, 2008
These are pretty typical Rowan patters, that is to say that the percentage of fantastic and elegant patterns is very high. I really want to make some of the items out of it - after I finish all of the other projects I've started.
May 20, 2011
It's not really the book's fault. But it's full of sweaters knit in pieces. I think this has more value for me as a color/texture/button idea book than following these particular patterns. I just can't face seaming another sweater together any time soon.
August 3, 2008
Beautiful, classic designs to knit.
September 18, 2008
Yum, yum, yummy! This book is phenomenal - not just the patterns used, but the colors that were chosen. Uhhh, i love this book.
October 15, 2009
I dare say this deserves more stars, but I have yet to test it in practice.
August 4, 2012
One or two patterns I might be interested in, but they're large, complex sweaters, so I'm unlikely to ever make them.
September 9, 2013
Loved the vintage twist on this knitting collection - I just love the stylish nature of these patterns!
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