Recreating Vintage 1940s Knitwear: Celebrating the Ingenuity of the Make-Do Spirit

Written for knitters of all abilities, the patterns are graded for difficulty and key techniques are explained in step-by-step detail. This beautifully illustrated book captures the 1940s focus on economy and practicality in wearable, flattering styles that are as timeless as they are inspiring.

Author: Chloë Amy Avery
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Published: 12/09/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
ISBN13: 9780719845062
ISBN10: 0719845068
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | Knitting

About the Author
LINDA IVELL has been recreating vintage knitwear for over 40 years and has her own label, Knitting for Victory (@knitting4victory). As an Art and Fashion Historian working with prestigious costume collections, she researches and writes about our textile heritage, with a special passion for historical knitwear.