Vintage Knitting

First of all, I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted, yikes! It's amazing how time gets away from me. Oh, dear!

Anyway, with the cooler weather around now I've been getting into a crafty mood, so I'm starting to plan out some fall/winter projects. I've been meaning to get around to teaching myself how to sew better (better than being able to only being able to hem and sew on buttons ;) ), I even have a couple patterns, but as of this moment no progress has been made...oops.

But knitting I already know how to do so I've been tempted to take on some bigger and more challenging projects lately than I have.

Anyone else started any fun projects, knitting or otherwise?

Last time I was browsing through Amazon.com I spotted this fabulous book and it tempted me to get into some more vintage style knitting.

{Retro Knits}

I also spotted some fabulous patterns on Etsy (and searching through Google) that both tempted and inspired me as well :)

{WWII Era Knitting Book}

{Photo Credits}

{40s knitted turban}

This link includes the acutal pattern for free, as do the two below :)

{40s "Victory Jumper"}

And I couldn't resist including this pattern I found! How precious is the little lion and tiger, I want to make one!!! ;)

{40s knitted lion and tiger toys}

And thanks so much to all of you for your vintage shopping/price advice!!! I really appreciated it. I learned so much by reading through the comments I recieved.