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Five free modernised vintage lovely knitting patterns

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Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters: five free patterns to download


Combine the current vogue for vintage with the craze for knitting and what do you get? A public hungry for old-fashioned patterns they can make at home- you can download five of the book's elegant patterns from The Telegraph's website. The book must be great.

These are ALL lovely- wish I could knit- didn't know where there was a knitting/ moneysaving board if someone could direct me??????
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/graphics/2008/08/31/knitwear_final.pdf

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  • Pip26
    Pip26 Posts: 2,368 Forumite
    Thanks - I can't knit either but its worth finding someone who can and paying them! As you say all the designs are nice but I 'specially like the first two - when I say can't knit my mum once told me how to knit string disclothes but I couldn't get the hang of it!!!!!!!!!
  • just_thrifty
    just_thrifty Posts: 1,206 Forumite
    These are lovely, thanks! I'm a lapsed knitter- am trying to get back into it again with baby things. More likely to finish them as they're small!! Think there's a knitting thread on the Old Style Moneysaving board.
  • lexa34
    lexa34 Posts: 587 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks- I learnt finger knitting in primary school! They are all lovely aren't they. Thanks for posting and thanking!!
    Green and minimal chemicals is the new black- I know a fair old bit about sustainability, specially energy and transport stuff. If I can help- please ask!
  • redagila
    redagila Posts: 6,419 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    I have some old knitting pattern books, so if you really want to cut back on your utility bills, I have knitting patterns for:
    lace camiknickers, vests, woollen footlets, socks, ribbed or mesh stockings, as well as scarf & glove sets, jumpers, etc. And, of course, the latest fashion item you must have - a matching bag & glove set! Or if you are off on holiday, a lovely knitted swimsuit!
  • MoJo
    MoJo Posts: 545 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    redagila wrote: »
    I have some old knitting pattern books, so if you really want to cut back on your utility bills, I have knitting patterns for:
    lace camiknickers, vests, woollen footlets, socks, ribbed or mesh stockings, as well as scarf & glove sets, jumpers, etc. And, of course, the latest fashion item you must have - a matching bag & glove set! Or if you are off on holiday, a lovely knitted swimsuit!

    Are you serious? Cos I'm interested :)
  • **Amy**
    **Amy** Posts: 2,680 Forumite
    Thank you. I will pass these onto my mum as she loves knitting.

    With a slight hint from me! :rotfl:
    Debt: just my mortgage :D
  • redagila
    redagila Posts: 6,419 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    MoJo wrote: »
    Are you serious? Cos I'm interested :)

    It was only a joke but I do actually have 4 old books (1930/40) full of patterns, instructions how to knit & crochet & information on stitches, etc.

    pm me & let me know what interests you & I will check through the books & see if I can scan the patterns for you.

    Anyone else who might want to try knitting, I can let you have the instructions for the basics.
  • janeym8
    janeym8 Posts: 529 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    thanks for these.I have just started knitting again after about a 15 year "holiday"

    janey xxx
    LIFE IS FOR LIVING-I`VE LEARNT THAT THE HARD WAY
  • Ooh lovely - obsessive knitter here currently working on this years Christmas gifts - I think that scarf may do well as a gift for someone....
  • Thank you. I use a knitting machine, but with a bit of maths I can convert these. Great find. Thanks again.
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