Vintage Knits for Modern Babies
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580089607 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 104 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From caps, cardigans, and mittens to booties, bonnets, and blankets–each pattern features delicate period details hearkening back to the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s while offering modern comfort and a contemporary preference for natural and organic yarns. Vintage Knits for Modern Babies presents twenty-five vintage-inspired patterns from the stylish baby knitwear label, Shescraftyknits. This is a delightful gift for mothers-to-be, grandmothers, godmothers, aunties, and others, offering a full range of keepsake projects at proficiency levels for beginner, intermediate, and experienced knitters.. Owner and designer Hadley Fierlinger shares her lovingly crafted collection of hand-knitted, heirloom-quality garments for infants and toddlers aged six months to three years
. Hadley Fierlinger has been designing and selling baby knitwear since the launch of her online boutique, Shescraftyknits, in 2002. Her designs have been featured in InStyle, Fit Pregnancy, and Junior magazines. Originally from San Francisco, California, Hadley lives with her husband and two
"Almost 5 Stars" according to K the Knitter. I agree with the other reviewers in saying that this book is full of beautiful patterns. The photography is done very nicely too. I would definitely consider making every project in the book, which is somewhat of a rarity in pattern books anymore.True to the title, many of these little items have the vintage feel to it (such as the wavy cashmere blanket and vinta. Wonderful Projects, Poor Math Skills The patterns in this book evoke all those fuzzy warm emotions that one might have around a new baby. They are simply charming. I expect I will refer to this book many times in the future, however, I will do so with great care. I have knit 3 patterns from the book and I am pleased with the results, but in two out of the three patterns there were stitch count error. Very good but with some accuracy issues Tracy Barrett I've made several of the garments in this book and like them very much. Once in a while the instructions seem to be missing something, though, as another reviewer pointed out. Near the end of p. 70, for instance, you're instructed to knit a RS row and then immediately afterward another RS row, and then to repeat those two rows until 5 sts remain.Two problems: thi
Beautiful photography illustrates this nostalgic look back at knitting traditions of the past while showcasing a stylish look forward to modern interpretations of classic patterns.”–Claire Montgomerie, author of Easy Baby Knits, Easy Kids Knits, and Knitter’s Yarn Palette. “Hadley Fierlinger’s book is a celebration of babies, children, and families through knitting. Her personal anecdotes and memories, and those of her friends and customers, add to the cozy, time-honored feel of the book