How Do You Collect Vintage Knitting Patterns?
Collecting vintage knitting patterns gives knitters a chance to spark their creativity and expand their skills. Many vintage patterns were created for more complex projects, such as knitted dresses and coats and women’s knitted suits. These patterns were designed and photographed for fashion magazines as well, making them a feast for the eyes for people interested in knitwear design and fashion photography. However, new knitters also can find appealing, less complex designs created for yarn and pattern companies. Decide what your goal is for collecting vintage knitting patterns. People who want to knit the patterns need to look for different collectibles than people who want the patterns because they’re interested in fashion design and fashion photography. Also consider whether you want to concentrate on collecting designs from a particular era. Patterns printed from the 1940s through the 1970s are popular with many collectors. Make sure the book or magazine you want to buy is not miss
