The story of is a bridge across a century of craft, preserving the heritage of America’s oldest family-owned yarn brand. Edited by Nancy J. Thomas and Charlotte J. Quiggle , the book reinterprets over 50 classic designs —some dating back to archived pattern books from 1912 and 1916 —for the modern maker. Reimagining the Archive
The core mission of the book was to take "vintage treasures" and restyle them for current lifestyles. This involved more than just changing colors; the editors lovingly reinterpreted pieces for contemporary sizing and sensibilities. Because human bodies and undergarments have changed significantly over the decades, "size" in a century-old pattern was often meaningless, requiring significant design adjustments to ensure a modern fit. Lion Brand Yarn Vintage Styles for Today: More ...
: Classic cardigans, vests, and wraps were transformed with modern textures and accents to become chic, everyday attire. The story of is a bridge across a
: Traditional designs originally worked in materials like bone, ivory, or steel needles were updated to use stunning new yarns . Quiggle , the book reinterprets over 50 classic