Thanks for the great and supportive comments about my book-buying spree! I can’t wait until they all arrive!
Kelli already has the Retro Knits book and had this to say:
“I just received the Retro Knit book in the mail today and it is fabulous!!! I actually plan on writing the authors via publisher, asking them to expand on the patterns and do another book. I love vintage patterns. This book is well done with original photos of the original publications. The added tips, yarn alternatives and sizes are also great. This belongs in every knitters library. There is something for everyone in this book.”
That is SO good to hear! As I mentioned, Kari Cornell will be at Tuesday’s MKG meeting and will be selling copies of the book. She told me that the book was originally supposed to be out last fall, but the work involved in re-writing the patterns for modern sizing, yarns, etc. was more time consuming than they originally anticipated. If the book does well, I’m sure they would consider a second volume. They probably had a hard time deciding on which patterns to include and have dozens (hundreds? thousands?) of additional options.
I’m fascinated by the vintage patterns- and some of them are timeless.
People’s shapes were alot different then- they wore girdles.
Comment by Lorraine — May 16, 2008 @ 10:33 am
From Susan — To Lorraine: Marilyn Monroe was considered a Size 12 in her day and today that same size would be a 4.
Comment by lv2knit — May 16, 2008 @ 11:41 am
Hello Rainey Sisters. I love to look in on you two from time to time. Such beautiful handicrafts and lovely colors.
You are very welcome to look at my blog although it’s in Swedish.
Comment by Maria — May 16, 2008 @ 2:02 pm
I think maybe I’d better make it to the MKG meeting!
Comment by twinsetellen — May 16, 2008 @ 9:54 pm