Vintage Baby Knits: More Than 40 Heirloom Patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s by Kristen Rengren, Thayer Allyson Gowdy (Photographer)

Published 2009

While working as a vintage clothing dealer, combing through estate sales and eBay listings, longtime knitter Kristen Rengren amassed hundreds of knitting pattern booklets from 1920 through 1960. Now a knitwear designer, Rengren brings us the result of her combined passions in Vintage Baby Knits, a charming collection of more than 40 contemporary updates of timeless baby patterns. Projects range from small, quick-to-knit items like hats, booties, and shrugs to larger, more challenging designs for sweaters, onesies, and dresses, including a lace christening gown. Beautiful photographs capture a bevy of adorable babies and toddlers wearing these knitted treasures. Also included are sidebars on baby fashion and knitting culture in this bygone era, and a complete reference section. Destined to be a classic itself, Vintage Baby Knits promises family heirlooms for 21st-century babies.

For the Love of Knitting: A Celebration of the Knitter's Art by Melanie Falick, Kari A. Cornell (Editor)

Published 2009

Stories, essays, and memories of knitting from World War II to our day, illustrated with historical images, vintage advertising, pattern booklets and the works of fiber artists and photographers.

Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters by Lise-Lotte T. Lystrup

Published 2008

Twenty-one patterns presenting authentic period designs for women from the 1930s to the 1950s, cleverly updated for the modern knitter.