Vintage Knitting!

[Miss Tuppence]

Rosie, a size 16 then is probably only a 34 bust! The simplest way of changing the size is to ether go up or down a size of needles depending on if you need it bigger or smaller...
But just to make sure check the tension- number of stitches to the inch and divide this number by the number of stitches at the widest part of the jumper (Under the Armhole shaping) this will be half of the width of the final piece! Then just double it up (unless the front differs). Tups x

 

[NancyLouise]

Miss Sis,
One more question, I just noticed nowhere on the pattern does it mention the actual amount of yarn - it says something like two balls, which could mean anything! I couldn't find the original yarn to go off of either. (Maybe I need to dig a little deeper?) Do you have any clue around how much yarn this pattern would take (assuming the same size)? I've yet to work with such a light yarn and I don't know how far it would go.
Thanks again!

 

[Miss Tuppence]

NancyLouise- I have heard of Anchor Tricotton before- in fact I have a full size colour advert on the back of my magazine I’m reading at the moment… But it gives no clue to the thickness at all! Doesn’t even show an illustration of the ball of yarn either!
Unfortunately your link doesn’t work for me so I can’t be of any more help…. But I’ll keep on searching…
Tups x

 

[NancyLouise]

Tups,
I just noticed that link no longer works, here is a photo of the pattern.

Also, you may be interested to see this 30's fashion film preview I found (one of the only traces I could seem to find online of the Anchor Tricoton. They show it specifically at the end and it surprised me to see it looks an awful lot like crochet yarn! It seems like the Paton's 4 ply Miss Sis mentioned would work well though.

 

[Miss Tuppence]

Cor, those are nice undies! Looks very fine to me- a lot like no.20 crochet cotton or there about - But I suppose if you have the tension it doesn’t matter what you use! (what a lovely neckline)
Thanks for posting the film- I’m now hankering after the knitted beach outfit….

 

[Rosie_Beau]

Rosie, a size 16 then is probably only a 34 bust! The simplest way of changing the size is to ether go up or down a size of needles depending on if you need it bigger or smaller...
But just to make sure check the tension- number of stitches to the inch and divide this number by the number of stitches at the widest part of the jumper (Under the Armhole shaping) this will be half of the width of the final piece! Then just double it up (unless the front differs). Tups x

Ohhhhhhh! Thanks for the help. Can you tell I'm new to this?
I've found a nicer wool shop in town and a lady at work has offered to help me so I think I'm set now.
By the way I love your blog!

 

[NancyLouise]

Oh I know, I saw the knitted beach outfit and swooned a bit

How thick is size 20 crochet yarn versus 4 ply. Do you know if anyone has a big side by side picture of the different weights? I've seen one for knitting yarns but not crochet and knitting.

 

[Alice Blue]

There's a new book out that looks like it might be very helpful for working with vintage knitting patterns:

The UK title is Knit Back In Time, and the US title is Vintage Design Workshop. See author Geraldine Warner's website for more information.

From the official US book description:

Discover knitting techniques that allow you to adapt vintage patterns into the perfect fit for modern-day style!

Vintage Design Workshop is the guide that retro-loving knitters have been waiting for-a welcome relief for those who have been frustrated by vintage patterns that come in one size only.

Divided into two sections, this essential book first teaches you how to update any vintage pattern to accommodate modern sizes and gives advice on choosing substitutes for yarns that are out of production. The second section demonstrates how to adapt modern patterns to create a vintage silhouette, teaching how to mix and match sleeves, necklines, or collars to the pattern of your choice to achieve a vintage look.

The author uses one vintage pattern throughout as the basis for separate tutorials on yarn substitution, sizing and gauge, deciding on alterations, adjusting shaping and length, and adding or altering details. Vintage Design Workshop is a key resource for any knitter who is keen on learning how very simple it is to update or customize patterns yourself.

 

[QueenOfRandom]

Does crochet count? I crochet, in fact I am currently trying my first crochet thread pattern and it's a hand written vintage pattern for a Juliet Cap! It came with a box of the most beautiful vintage silk thread!

Thread!

Pattern page 1!

Pattern page 2!

Currently doing the pattern in some thread I bought as a practice, because it was my first time doing something this small and delicate! Looks very pretty! Struggling to decipher the end though >.< May wing it...

 

[lareine]

What beautiful thread! And the pattern looks fascinating. How have things worked out for you?

 

[QueenOfRandom]

What beautiful thread! And the pattern looks fascinating. How have things worked out for you?

I have given up for the moment as working that small really hurt my hands! I will get back to it though, currently doing some baby things as my friend is going on maternity soon. I will try and get pics of it so far!

 

[Poison]

I' not a great knitter but i like having a library of projects to work on!