VOGUE KNITTING Sweaters Coats Aran Norwegian Wint 89-90

Cover Design: Standard-fitting hooded parka with set-in sleeves, drawstring ties, buttoned patch pockets with ribbed edging, ribbed collar, applied zipper; optional lining and fake fur trim, Vogue Original design, finished size 56" to 64" Experienced

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VOGUE KNITTING INTERNATIONAL
Winter Special 1989-90
116 pages

** WINTER GREATS!
** SWEATERS * GIFTS * ACCESSORIES **
** DKNY * PERRY ELLIS * MISSONI * ADRIENNE VITTADINI **
** GUIDE TO BUYING A KNITTING MACHINE **

This issue of Vogue Knitting International includes 31 designer patterns. Designers in this issue include Norah Gaughan, Nicky Epstein, Missoni, Perry Ellis, Adrienne Vittadini, DKNY, Melvine Clark, Anne Mieke, Ethel Wood, Julia Paterson, Basia Kaminski, Sheila Meyer, Carol Covington, Christian de Falbe, and Candy Jensen. All designs included in this issue are pictured below with the designer's name and design details. Many of the designs are oversized and suitable for larger sizes.

FASHION:

* It’s Time to Relax and savor the pleasures of making something with love and lasting value. Gift ideas and personal indulgences include creamy classics, vivid art sweaters, the season’s best coats and vests, afghan heirlooms, plus irresistible items for baby, kids and men.
* Knit Assets profit from luxurious wool and wool blend yarns for knits with an urbane attitude. It’s a winning portfolio of sleek lines, crisp details and precise patterns.
* Play It Cool in the warmth of designer handknits starring Missoni’s menswear tweed, Perry Ellis’ spirited cardigan, Adrienne Vittadini’s worldly patterns and Donna Karan’s DKNY sportswear updates.

FEATURES:

* Warm Reversible Hat – Elizabeth Zimmermann introduces her “Very Warm Hat” – It’s two hats in one!
* Ten Great Books – Donna Bulseco reviews some interesting new books on knitting.
* Fringe and Tassels – Mari Lynn Civelek provides instructions for making decorative edges.
* Knitting Terms – Joni Coniglio defines common knitting terms (A-P) in this issue.
* A Buyer’s Guide to Knitting Machines – Cindy Polfer gives the consumer a thorough overview of home knitting machines.
* Five Key Techniques – Excerpts from “Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book.”

Very good condition, no markings, torn or missing pages.

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Then and Now: Child's jumper with fitted bodice, pleated skirt, round neck, and backwards crocheted edge; long sleeves pullover with set-in sleeves, back buttoned placket, peter pan collar with contrast crocheted edge, from VK 1951, size 4-6 Intermediate

Cover Design: Standard-fitting hooded parka with set-in sleeves, drawstring ties, buttoned patch pockets with ribbed edging, ribbed collar, applied zipper; optional lining and fake fur trim, Vogue Original design, finished size 56" to 64" Experienced

Oversized intarsia Matisse-inspired cardigan with drop shoulders, side pockets and ribbed shawl collar, design by Melvine Clark, one size 56-1/4" Experienced

Oversized two-toned pullover with drop shoulders, garter bar pattern, duplicate stitch vertical lines and crewneck, design by Anne Mieke, finished size 42" to 50" Very Easy Very Vogue

Man/woman's standard-fitting Aran cardigan vest with V-neck and vertical ribbed bands; oversized Aran cardigan with round neck, design by Ethel Woods, finished size 38" to 53-1/2" Experienced

Child's plaid sweatshirt pullover with drop shoulders, front buttoned placket and hood with ribbed casing and I-cord drawstring; duplicate st vertical stripes; matching teddy bear pullover, Vogue Original design, child's size 4-10 Experienced

Very oversized, Southwest Indian-inspired cardigan with banded border detail, drop shoulders, narrow sleeves, vertical ribbed bands and assorted buttons, design by Norah Gaughan, one size 57" Experienced

Man/woman's oversized textured plaid pattern pullover with drop shoulders and doubled crewneck, design by Norah Gaughan, finished size 43" to 51" Very Easy Very Vogue

Ovrsized wide rib pullover with faggoted raglan armholes, cabled openwork, twisted rib edges and front twisted rib placket with zipper closing, design by Norah Gaughan, finished size 48" or 52" Experienced

Fitted fisherman ribbed wrapped coat with drop shoulders, shawl collar, foldback cuffs, applied leather edging and self belt, design by Julia Paterson, finished size 42" or 44" Intermediate

Double seed stitch hat with reverse stockinette stitch ridges and five extra-thick pompoms, design by Carol Spier, one size, Intermediate

Man/woman's oversized circular Norwegian-style pullover with cut-in armholes and gusseted neck detail, design by Hilary Sweigart, finished size 40" to 50" Experienced

Man/woman/chlid's vest in two versions: plaid cardigan with V-neck and vertical ribbed bands, or plaid pullover vest with V-neck, Vogue Original design, size 42" to 49", child's size 4-10, Experienced

Child's argyle pattern cardigan coat with drop shoulders, solid ribbed sleeves, high 3-button closing, jonny collar and duplicate stitch diamonds, Vogue Original design, child's size 4,6,8,10, Experienced

Baby's Guernsey-style pulloverwith cabled drop shoulders, back buttoned opening and round neck; high waisted bibbed overalls with matching cables, front placket and cabled straps, design by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton, to fit 18/21/23 mos. Intermediate

Hand or machine knit afghan with Twelve Days of christmas motifs applied in duplicate stitch, design by Nicky Epstein, finished size 42" x 71" Experienced

Brushed plaid afghan with chained lines and applied fringe, design by Margaret Bruzelius, finished size 68-1/2" x 68" Intermediate

Machine or hand knit very close-fitting tunic with drop shoulders, high funnel neck and contrasting crochet edges; matching skirt with elastic waist and ribbed lower edge, design by Basia Kaminski, finished size 31" to 40" Very Easy Very Vogue

Close-fitting V-neck vest with cluster quilting pattern and duplicate stitch flowers on fronts and fitted, solid back with ribbed belt, design by Sheila Meyer, finished size 31-1/4" to 38-1/4" Experienced

Standard-fitting houndstooth jacket with set-in sleeves, round neck, front pockets and right front, cabled bands, design by Carol Covington, finished size 35-3/4" to 46" Experienced

Loose-fitting pullover with shaped drop shoulders, buttoned front placket, polo collar and striped ribbed edges, design by Christian de Falbe, finished size 36" to 44" Very Easy Very Vogue

Standard-fitting Aran-style cardigan with twisted rib stitches, set-in sleeves and round neck, matching skirt with back zipper and elastic waist, design by Carol Covington, finished size 36-1/2" to 40" pullover, 24" to 29" waist, Experienced

Loose-fitting animal-skin motif pullover with drop shoulders, highneck and duplicate stitch metallic touches, design by Mary Jane Protus, finished size 38" to 48" Intermediate

Oversized plaid woven stitch blazer with set-in sleeves, notched collar and lapels, tailored pocket flaps and applied vertical stripes, design by Candi Jensen, finished size 42-1/4" to 51" Experienced

Standard-fitting textured stitch vest with V-neck and ribbed bands, design by Carol Covington, finished size 33" to 43" Very Easy Very Vogue

Man/woman's oversized twisted rib cardigan with set-in sleeves, doubled shawl collar, front pockets and foldback double ribbed lower edge and cuffs, design by Missoni, finished size 47" to 50" Intermediate

Close-fitting reverse st st cardigan with angled armholes, front cable dart detail and shirt collar, design by Perry Ellis, finished size 34" to 42" Intermediate

Oversized cropped colorblock cardigan with drop shoulders, round neck, duplicate st lines and applied coins, design by Adrienne Vittadini, finished size 40" to 48" Intermediate

Oversized cabled and openwork pullover with angled armholes, front pouch pocket and hood with reverse st st casing and I-cord drawstring, design by Donna Karan, finished size 42" to 52" Experienced

Oversized Norwegian-inspired pullover with snowflake patterns, drop shoulders, garter ridges and high neck, design by Donna Karan, finished size 43" to 47-1/2" Experienced