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Chic Hand Knitted and Crocheted Creations -- 18 Vintage Patterns (Bear Brand Bucilla Vol 58)
by Bear Brand Bucilla

{softcover, 31 pages, 8x10, 2006, ISBN: 1934268488}

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Originally published in 1932, this book contains a selection of lacy tops and two fantastic hat patterns. 18 patterns are detailed in this book -- two patterns do require a daisy knitter and 2 are crocheted. Basque blouse and beret, frill blouse, matador belt blouse, sheer lace blouse, bolero slip on, lacy weave blouse, cavalier jacket blouse, irish wave blouse, checker weave blouse, brooks sweater, three piece town outfit (blouse, coat and skirt), lacy lounging jacket, tri-color blouse and turban, and a lacy breakfast coat are the fabulous styles you can create to add vintage style to your wardrobe. This book is another fine example of flapper era fashion.

Directions for this book are for mixed vintage sizes 16 and 16-18 -- but don't fret if this isn't your size -- we also provide unbound paper instructions for:

- basic directions for changing the size of a garment.
- instructions for measuring your body for vintage patterns.
- directions for choosing your size based on body measurements
  from the late 1800s through the 1950s when corsets and girdles
  made women thinner.
- fittings guideline chart you can use to adjust patterns to fit
  tighter or looser based on your own preferences of a snug or
  loose fit with your clothing.
- knitting/crochet conversion instructions you can use if you
  like a specific pattern but are not skilled in knitting/crochet
  (or vice versa), you can do what you are familiar with.