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Peace Dale Knitting and Crochet Book -- Vintage Patterns for 1920s Fashion and Accessories (No. 5)
by Peace Dale Mills

{softcover, 65 pages, 7.44x9.69, 2012, ISBN: 1934268445}

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Originally published in 1922, this vintage knitting and crochet book contains over 50 patterns to make clothing items like those worn in exclusive resorts in 1922. Included are patterns for women, children and mens fashions and accessories. Womens sweaters are sized for a 36-38 chest for most patterns; however, this book includes patterns for "outsize" (chest size 40-42) garments rarely found in vintage knitting/crochet books. Need a larger size? You'll even find instructions for making sweaters larger/smaller. Included are patterns for:

- scarves
- many slip-on sweaters
- button-down sweater
- tuxedo sweater
- "alma mater" sweater (using your school colors)
- bed jacket
- house jacket
- afghans
- girls flapper-type hat
- girls dainty lacy-look sweater
- knitted one piece "play suit" for a toddler
- child's leggings
- sweater and cap for a little girl
- baby mittens
- knitted/crocheted sets for babies
- boys' heavy sweater and cap
- mens sweaters and muffler
- mens v-neck sweater
- mens vest
- gloves
- mens golfing socks

For over 100 years, Peace Dale Mills created fine quality yarns and produced a handful of hard-to-find knitting and crochet books -- book No. 5 of this series is one of these rare finds. Every design in the book was inspired by garments featured in New York shops and worn by fashionable women at Palm Beach and other resort areas, so many of the designs have a sporty, resort-type look. The book also contains lovely items for babies and children as well as period styles for men and boys -- all with that fantastic 1920s style!