"2 guides in one: how to adapt and knit ANY vintage pattern, and how to add retro/vintage elements to modern patterns"-- Provided by publisher.

Section 1: Updating vintage patterns -- Chapter 1: Preparation -- Finding and assessing your pattern -- Gauge swatching and tension -- Taking your measurements -- Deconstruct to reconstruct -- Chapter 2: Substituting yarns -- Background to vintage yarns -- Finding yarn to suit your pattern -- Calculating yardage and weight -- Colors -- Yarn charts -- Chapter 3: Adjusting vintage sizes -- Adjusting widths -- Adjusting lengths -- Adjusting armholes and sleeves -- Adjusting shoulders -- Adjusting necklines -- Working with Fair Isles and stitch patterns -- Section 2: Retro-Styling Modern Patterns -- Chapter 4: Adjusting sizes -- Finding and assessing your pattern -- Adjustment considerations -- Shaping your garment -- Darts - Shortening and lengthening sleeves -- Chapter 5: Patterns for vintage elements -- Sleeves -- Collars and necklines -- Pleats -- Pockets -- Cuffs -- Vintage stitch patterns -- Fair Isle motifs and embroidery -- Contrasting edges and crochet trims -- Hemlines and button bands -- Chapter 6: Adding elements to patterns -- Adding shoulder pads to sleeves -- Sourcing and adding buttons -- Tips for finishing -- Troubleshooting.