Do you have a great new jumper pattern that doesnt match your current obsession for Peter Pan collars? Or have you found an original 1950s pattern for a gorgeous knitted blouse only to realise its three sizes too small & the recommended yarns havent been around for at least 20 years? Dont be limited by what is available on-line & in shops. This book shows you how simple it is to change lengths take out waists shorten sleeves & substitute for yarns that are no longer in production. Knit Back in Time reveals two crucial secrets for knitting vintage-style projects: how to update a vintage pattern to suit modern sizes & yarns & how to customise modern patterns to give them a vintage look. It also provides patterns for vintage-style elements offering invaluable advice on mixing & matching sleeves necklines & collars to create your own designs. You can choose to add a bell-shaped three-quarter or ruffled sleeve to the same sweater body depending on the look you want or just give in & knit three different jumpers all from the same basic pattern.