This vintage book contains a detailed guide to making a range of tea cosies, including step-by-step directions for knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. With simple instructions and all the measurements needed, this book is ideal for the novice, and would make for a lovely addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Easy Knitted Cosy”, “A Hotcup of Teaknitted Cosy”, “A Crochet Cosy”, “Chunky Crochet Cosy”, “Embroidery From Sweden”, “Pineapple Coffee Cosy”, and “An Easy...

"The Battle of Ia Drang was the first major battle between regulars of the United States Army and regulars of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN / NVA) of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The two-part battle took place between November 14 and November 18, 1965, at two landing zones (LZs) northwest of Plei Me in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam (approximately 35 miles south-west of Pleiku) as part of the U.S. airmobile offensive codenamed Operation Silver Bayonet. The battle deri...

The vast majority of us can only dream of being an Olympic-level athlete - but we have no real idea of what that means. Here, for the first time, in all its shocking, funny and downright bizarre glory, is the truth of the Olympic experience.It is an unimaginable world:the kitting-out ceremony with its 35kg of team clothing per athletethe pre-Olympic holding camp with its practical jokes, resentment and fighting, and freaky physiological regimesthe ...

A helpful guide full of simple and easy to follow exercises, perfect for anybody wishing to learn the art of writing shorthand.

Gloves and Mittens to Knit and Crochet for the Entire Family contains detailed instructions and illustrations informing the reader on how to knit and crochet all different types of gloves and mittens. These include: men's afghan stitch gloves, women's two-tone crocheted gloves, shortie gloves, children's crocheted mittens, Both Classic gloves and many varieties of mitten.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting traditional Scandinavian ski sweaters, with ten original knitting patterns and comprehensive instructions for making them. Perfect for those looking for new projects or original designs for Christmas jumpers, this timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to the modern knitting enthusiast. Contents include: “General Instructions”, “Reindeer”, “Star Border”, “Reindeer and Pine Trees”, “Diamond and Flowers”, “Dancing Boys and Gi...

Originally published in 1920 this charming book contains 'Puss in Boots' and many more of the oldest and most enduringly beloved fairy tales of childhood and is elegantly illustrated by the heavenly colour plates and black and white line drawings of Mabel Lucie Attwell. Contents Include: Puss in Boots; the Magic Mirror; the Goose-Girl; Brier Rose; The Iron Chest; Story of Blue Beard; Whittington and his Cat; and Cinderella. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating b...

This book contains a beautiful collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of women's dresses, and having patterns ranging in difficulty, it should suit most levels of skill. With varying styles and sizes, this book has a dress for everyone, and ensures every woman can stay beautifully dressed throughout the whole year. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive guide to clock repair, with information on barrels, fuses, mainsprings, balance springs, pivots, depths, train wheels, and common stoppages of watches. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated with simple, useful illustrations, this text will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in watch maintenance, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book includ...

This vintage book contain a collection of crochet patterns and directions for making Afghan throws and rugs. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this book is ideal for the novice with an interest in making Afghan rugs, and is not to be missed by crochet enthusiasts. Contents include: “Crochet”, “Basic Afghan Stitch”, “Afghan Stitch with Worked-In Pattern, “Tiffany”, “Pennsylvania Dutch”, “Clover Patch”, “Tartan”, “Cartwheel”, “Soufflé”, “Flower Fingers”, and “Elega...

Illustrated with 33 photos of the author's comrades, adventures and hospitals.When war broke out in 1914, it was imagined in Britain that the war with Germany would be short and the need for nursing staff over in France would be low as there should be very few casualties. The author, a trained nurse from the Northern Midlands in England, decided that she would volunteer her services immediately, but was rebuffed by the Red Cross and St John's Ambulance on the basis that they had alm...

A wonderful collection of vintage patterns and instructions for knitting a range of soft toys for children, including animal toys, dolls, a clown, and more. With simple, step-by-step directions and a wealth of helpful tips, this book provides a wide range of designs and is perfect for special and unique gifts. Patterns include: “Dressed Bunny”, “Knit Your Own Higgledy Piggledy”, “Poodle”, “Knit A Friendly Jumbo”, “'Bobby the Bear'”, “Tommy Tortoise”, “Knitted Lamb”, “Bunny With a Twinkle”,...