For this week’s Pretty Old Things, I’m giving you pictures from a handful of old knitting books I got ages ago at one of the best secondhand book shops in Cincinnati. Now that I’m finished with my wintertime rush to make tons of hats for selling, I’m hoping to spend the summer making myself a slew a sweaters that I know I’ll appreciate when November comes. Hence, I’ve been spending tons of time immersed in these books. Just look at this awesomeness.
The cover of one of the books. It’s really not in great condition, but look at that cardigan! The book also includes a pattern for a solid-colored one.
I don’t need the kid, but I need the sweater. It looks like it’s super-easy, too—knitted in only three pieces, mostly garter stitch. I will make it longer and wear it over colorful tights and boots.
Robert has requested a cardigan sweater for next winter. This is what he’s getting…but only if he promises to grow such an amazing moustache.
Love the colors of these socks. I kind of want to make them super-long, like those notorious American Apparel high socks that I love so much during the winter months.
Here again with the poor quality, his-and-hers versions! I shall make a third one for my dog. We can be a big happy family.
Say whatever you want, but the girl on the right deserves a jester hat to match those pom-poms.
Illustrations in the back of the book teaching you how to execute the basic knit and purl stitches. As you can see, the girl at the end of the second row is way too stoked about her achievements: “Hurrah! 10 stitches!”
I’m not sure which version I like better—the chevrons or the fringy diamonds. Thoughts?
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I think I like the diamonds one better.. Love how you say you’re going to style the cardigan, and the super long socks will be so awesome!
Ok, So I was in Knoxville in March and totally went into this used bookstore(surprise surprise) and of course talked the guys ear off but he knew Duttenhoffers, and Ohio Books! Also, at said Knoxville bookstore i got a WPA Cincinnati guide….with amazing binding. You must see this book, it has “tours” of the city, grant it from over 60 years ago. We need to take them.