Knitting Crochet 1973 - El Arte de Trejer - Incredible Patterns & Groovy Photos

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Knitting Crochet 1973 - El Arte de Trejer - Incredible Patterns Clothing Design Spanish-language vintage knitting and crochet pattern book from 1973, a substantial 224-page guide combining practical instruction with early-1970s fashion. The title translates as “The Art of Knitting ’73,” and the book is an excellent period document of 1970s textile craft, clothing design, knitwear, and domestic fashion. Please see all photos as this book is in poor condition - all pages attached, spine intact (with the help of some tape). The book advertises 106 knitting stitches ranging from simple to complex and approximately 350 color illustrations. The instructional section explains knitting terminology and abbreviations, casting on, knit and purl stitches, increases and decreases, yarn overs, crossed stitches, working with one or two needles, garment measurements, gauge, and other fundamentals. It also includes openwork/lace stitches, multicolor knitting and charted motifs, plus a section on basic crochet techniques. A large portion is devoted to complete clothing patterns for men, women, children and babies. The photographs provide a particularly appealing snapshot of 1973 fashion: fitted women’s sweaters and dresses, striped children’s knitwear, ski sweaters, knitted caps, turtlenecks, textured pullovers and other period garments. Instructions include yarn quantities, needle sizes, measurements, stitch counts, construction and finishing. Illustrated charts include geometric, floral, ani

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• Year: 1973
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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