You’ve found a lovely 1930s jumper or a 1940s cardigan that you’d really like to knit. The pattern looks straightforward enough, but then you reach the materials list. It asks for eight ounces of a wool you’ve never heard of, in a 3-ply or perhaps a 4-ply, made by a company that may have disappeared decades ago. So what do you use instead? Fortunately, you don’t need to track down the original wool to make a vintage pattern. Modern yarns can work beautifully, provided you choose something suitable for the design.The trick is knowing what to look for. Continue reading Choosing Modern Yarn for Vintage Knitting Patterns