tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post8890274631079853597..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Knitting trends of the 1940sWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46405566950944971022014-09-29T04:16:35.647-07:002014-09-29T04:16:35.647-07:00Some really lovely knitting patterns here, I would...Some really lovely knitting patterns here, I wouldn't mind making quite a few of them. I always think that 1940's patterns are very ingenious due to the restrictions that they had to work around.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-83808460076331701232014-09-29T03:15:29.743-07:002014-09-29T03:15:29.743-07:00What a lovely post. :) I will check out your blog....What a lovely post. :) I will check out your blog. Did you know that texture knitting also was so popular in the forties, because the texture could hide if the yarn was worn? I have the Make do and Mend booklet, it is very charming to read, and I also got some good advice from it. I am in process of learning to knit, but I don't think I will be able to follow an English pattern soon (I'm Danish). But I have finished some projects I am quite proud of. I really loved this post. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-74900430588910769092014-09-29T02:30:08.812-07:002014-09-29T02:30:08.812-07:00Yes, that was indeed the case in the UK. Regular w...Yes, that was indeed the case in the UK. Regular wool was rationed, darning wool was not.<br /><br />I've got books of patterns from the era, and in the back is advice on what to do when you recycle wool from an old knit (you always end up with a bit less yarn than in the original garment, because of unused bits) and how to use up the very tiniest scraps.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-61950684472670419212014-09-29T00:12:23.697-07:002014-09-29T00:12:23.697-07:00oh gosh how fabulous are all those sweaters and ca...oh gosh how fabulous are all those sweaters and cardigans. i would love to have them all;)<br />kiss,mary<br />http://www.maryloucinnamon.comMonsterchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418938515760517614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46912114871823670512014-09-28T05:54:34.881-07:002014-09-28T05:54:34.881-07:00I need the tea time jumper! I tried knitting and w...I need the tea time jumper! I tried knitting and will try again. I collected a bunch of these patterns and even tried a knitting class, but alas, they was a language barrier with the teacher (I speak English, she Spanish), and I didn't quite catch on! This has inspired me to find those patterns and try again!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing with us!<br /><br />~ Tam Francis ~<br />www.girlinthejitterbugdress.comTam Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288925164591030505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66908453071623049812014-09-28T02:06:53.440-07:002014-09-28T02:06:53.440-07:00Great post with some adorable items I wouldn't...Great post with some adorable items I wouldn't mind having in my winter wardrobe! I'm not a knitter myself, but my sister crochets from vintage patterns and has made similar comments about the challenges of using them (like a lack of detail about hook or yarn size to use). I've had some similar experiences of vintage sewing patterns, and instructions in vintage millinery books! There is a lot of assumed knowledge, but they do mean that I learn a lot from the process!Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-80530848596949810142014-09-27T13:35:06.473-07:002014-09-27T13:35:06.473-07:00Oh, I had read that somewhere too and must not hav...Oh, I had read that somewhere too and must not have wrote it in my notes. Very true. Another example of how history and events influenced crafts and fashion.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.sheknitsinpearls.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">She Knits in Pearls</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321740673038769138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71504969316763507892014-09-27T13:33:11.854-07:002014-09-27T13:33:11.854-07:00Thank you very much for reading and following. I&...Thank you very much for reading and following. I'm working on simple patterns with vintage flair to publish on my blog. Hopefully, even with your newish knitting skills, you'll be able to use a few of them. Stay tuned, things are in the works.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.sheknitsinpearls.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">She Knits in Pearls</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321740673038769138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33223394219427119392014-09-27T13:30:45.747-07:002014-09-27T13:30:45.747-07:00I totally agree about how trivial our wardrobe woe...I totally agree about how trivial our wardrobe woes seem in comparison. I often think I would love to have lived through the 40's and 50's, until I realize just how spoilt I am with technology and modern living. I am happy to admire those times gone by from afar and respect and cherish our past in a modern way.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.sheknitsinpearls.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">She Knits in Pearls</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321740673038769138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72002006774668813212014-09-27T13:27:28.319-07:002014-09-27T13:27:28.319-07:00So glad you have a master knitter in the family, h...So glad you have a master knitter in the family, how lucky you are. It should be fun for you two to collaborate on a project. I would love to see what style you choose and a final project.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.sheknitsinpearls.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">She Knits in Pearls</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321740673038769138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-70145848593084786752014-09-27T13:23:46.723-07:002014-09-27T13:23:46.723-07:00I'm so glad you agree about those vintage patt...I'm so glad you agree about those vintage patterns. They take a bit of courage, but it is totally worth it. Welcome to the wonderful world of sweater and vintage knitting. Be careful, it's completely addictive.<br /><b><a href="http://www.sheknitsinpearls.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">She Knits in Pearls</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321740673038769138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72662385054118586762014-09-26T19:53:28.178-07:002014-09-26T19:53:28.178-07:00Just adore little knits! I like the short sleeved...Just adore little knits! I like the short sleeved ones the best! Beautiful imagery!Chantal Vandenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15562884383996549422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-1397935818302035922014-09-26T13:25:14.870-07:002014-09-26T13:25:14.870-07:00What fascinating history! I would so wear most of ...What fascinating history! I would so wear most of those today! and it makes me wish I knew how to knit etc....Thanks for this great post.Ms Howtheylivedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468137883615641912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69195886918272885152014-09-26T07:19:44.272-07:002014-09-26T07:19:44.272-07:00What a wonderful post! I come from a long line of ...What a wonderful post! I come from a long line of sewers and knitters, and my mother-in-law knits and crochets, so needles, hooks, and yarn/wool are in constant supply in my house. Now that it's cooled down here in NYC and my dissertation is slated for defense, I'll be pulling out my needles to knit the fall and winter away. Thanks for the inspiration.Doctor Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990742017081696114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-45508808033444497612014-09-26T04:00:07.409-07:002014-09-26T04:00:07.409-07:00I actually have a few of these pattern!Great post ...I actually have a few of these pattern!Great post Jessica<br />http://balearaitzart.blogspot.com.au/lorenabrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009592304039415243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19900261755292009202014-09-25T18:15:00.953-07:002014-09-25T18:15:00.953-07:00I also heard that (perhaps only in the UK) while r...I also heard that (perhaps only in the UK) while regular knitting yarn was rationed, small skeins of darning yarn was NOT rationed, which also encouraged the Fair Isle-style knitting.Teganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174485685438721780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-49046438094611066212014-09-25T12:50:47.074-07:002014-09-25T12:50:47.074-07:00I'm a recent follower to 'She Knits and Pu...I'm a recent follower to 'She Knits and Purls' it combines two of my favorites {vintage & knitting}. I do love to knit, but can't do anything complicated yet. However all these lovely images make me want to knit one, purl two. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15486514507092180442014-09-25T11:01:25.474-07:002014-09-25T11:01:25.474-07:00I'm so happy to see your post here! I really e...I'm so happy to see your post here! I really enjoy your blog anyway, so it's great that Jessica is having you help cover for her while she's gone. This was a really interesting read; I love things that touch on the history of fashion, and the ways that what was going on in the wider world had a practical effect on it. It's really amazing that women went through the war, with all of the hardship and rationing, and were still determined to look good and be stylish. I loved the bit about how they would pick apart old sweaters so they could incorporate the materials into new ones. It certainly makes any wardrobe woes I have seem trivial.<br />Cheers,<br />Jessica, cakesandcakesvintage.blogspot.comJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827840216337511678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-77859002924855567872014-09-25T08:39:57.522-07:002014-09-25T08:39:57.522-07:00The MINUTE I saw the title I knew that I would lov...The MINUTE I saw the title I knew that I would love this blog post and I did! What a wonderful overview of knitting in the 1940s, right up my alley. I was not aware of many of things you mentioned about why they knitted the way they did and now I do. Thank you.<br /><br />I cannot knit to save my life lol! My mom is a master knitter so I have talked her into knitting a simple 40s pattern for me this winter. Now to pick a style....<br /><br />Liz :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-14936025449619703352014-09-25T06:25:44.903-07:002014-09-25T06:25:44.903-07:00This is a great post! I just knitted my first vin...This is a great post! I just knitted my first vintage sweater (which happened to be my second sweater ever) this past May, and it was definitely a big learning experience! You're right in vintage patterns not being so explanatory, but if I can figure it out, others can, too! It's totally worth it!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-81326146875063950312014-09-25T05:35:47.652-07:002014-09-25T05:35:47.652-07:00Nice post! Unfortunately knitting isn't one of...Nice post! Unfortunately knitting isn't one of my best skills, otherwise I certainly would have made the stripey one! Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368407601138016370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-18624256214897387112014-09-25T05:22:22.311-07:002014-09-25T05:22:22.311-07:00What a great post - I love all of these pictures! ...What a great post - I love all of these pictures! Although the 50s is probably my favourite era for style, if it was just for knitwear alone I'd pick the 40s. I love some of the patterns and shapes they came up with. I'd love to wear any of these, but I'm especially fond of that little short-sleeved patterned number in the middle there! Swoon. CC xCiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681037606009960879noreply@blogger.com