Description
T. M. Lacey, Little Falls, New Jersey, [No date: circa 1950]. Pamphlet, 15 pp.; 28 cm; staple bound; illustrated with black-and-white photographs.
Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997
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Condition & notes
In Acceptable condition. Pictorial paper covers with a sepia-toned photograph of a boy and girl modeling knit sweaters (patterns Nos. 2306 and 2303). Mild to moderate shelf wear with a 2-inch slit at the bottom of the fold on both front and rear covers, a few small nicks and tears along edges, and creasing down the center of all pages. Mild to moderate soiling and some color loss along the cover edges. Staple binding is tight. Pages lightly toned but otherwise unmarked.Lacey's Knitting Instruction Book, Volume 23. Hand-knitting patterns for 19 children's sweaters sized for ages 8, 10, 12, and 14: raglan-sleeve cardigans (Nos. 2301, 2302, 2303); cable-stitch classic (2304); cable-stitch sleeveless (2305); V-neck classic (2306); sleeveless pullover (2307); cable-stitch pullover (2308); sport sweater (2309); classic pullover (2310); diagonal rib pullover (2311); striped front cardigan (2312); striped classic (2313); V-neck cardigan (2314); classic cardigan (2315); pullover (2316); cardigan (2317); V-neck pullover (2318); and V-neck sleeveless pullover (2319). With abbreviations and general instructions, gauge/needle measurements, and numerous black-and-white photographs of the finished garments, several with child models. Rear cover carries the publisher's "Yours to Treasure" advertisement for other Lacey's volumes (Nos. 20-26) including Baby Book, Children's Book, Socks/Gloves/Scarves/Mittens, Sweaters for Men, and Book of Knits for the Entire Family.