Mon 30 Oct 2006
I tend to love 1930’s patterns the best. They are form fitting with just enough feminine charm with added bows, ruffles and lacey patterns. They haven’t quite gained the massive shoulders and boxy shapes of the 1940’s, though some of those can be charming still. I am happy to add another vintage knit and crochet book to my collection by Virginal Snow. I have one of her other crochet books but they amazing thing about this one is that it has added color! You get to see all the beautiful color combinations used in that time. Doesn’t they world seem so monotone compared to then?
October 31st, 2006 at 4:46 am
Thank you for an inspiring blog! I love the hat she is wearing :O)
November 1st, 2006 at 10:55 am
Oh it’s stunning - can’t wait to see it come to life in your needles!
November 4th, 2006 at 1:39 pm
that is so incredible. i am dying to see it made too.
November 7th, 2006 at 9:40 pm
I love this sweater! Would you mind letting me know which Virginia Snow book this is? I’d love to track down a copy.
December 2nd, 2006 at 4:18 pm
Hi, I love your work. I live in Sweden and I design, but not for livning yet… I collect pattern from 1930-40 th and I have some… I wonder if you want some of me? I really would love to have a copy of the last pattern in your blog “Patterns I Want To Knit” and “The image after shows a pullover with so many interesting points. I love the seed stitch, topped by cable patterns and a ruffle at the colar.”
Hope to hear from you!
January 24th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Lovely pattern!! i could wear this….looks great!
March 29th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
I’d love to buy this pattern if you put it up for sale.
July 14th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
I’d also definitely buy the pattern, its gorgeous.
December 9th, 2007 at 9:30 am
I have decided to educate myself of vintage fashion. Realizing that so many others appreciate the fashions of our mother’s and grandmother’s is such a breath of fresh air to me. I am shocked by the lack of class pushed on my generation by clothing retailers and very pleased to learn that others like myself are still interested in classy, ladylike fashion. Thank you for pursuing your passion and God given talents for others to enjoy.