1978 Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns Book Soviet Bulgaria Russian Fashion Manual

Up for sale is a rare vintage craft manual Fashionable Knitwear (Модные вязаные изделия), published in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 1978 and translated into Russian for distribution throughout the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries.

This richly illustrated guide combines practical knitting instruction with authentic late-1970s fashion design. Created by a collective of Bulgarian textile specialists, the book features award-winning knitwear models and detailed construction schemes for handmade garments.

An excellent resource for vintage fashion enthusiasts, knitwear designers, historical costume researchers, and collectors of Soviet-era handicraft publications.

Key Features:

• Authentic 1970s Knitwear Designs: Includes sweaters, pullovers, jackets, scarves, children’s clothing, and winter accessories.
• Knitting & Crochet Techniques: Covers both two-needle knitting and crochet methods with detailed instructions.
• Pattern Schematics: Features stitch diagrams, construction layouts, and technical knitting charts.
• Vintage Fashion Reference: A valuable source for recreating original Eastern Bloc and Soviet-era knitwear styles.
• Illustrated Edition: Contains black-and-white instructional diagrams alongside color fashion plates and garment photography.

Item Specifics

• Title: Fashionable Knitwear / Модные вязаные изделия
• Authors: S. Taneva, G. Misheva, S. Balabanova, and others
• Publisher: State Publishing House “Tekhnika,” Sofia, Bulgaria
• Year Published: 1978
• Language: Russian
• Format: Softcover Craft Manual
• Subject: Knitting, Crochet, Needlework, Vintage Fashion, Textile Arts

Condition

Great vintage condition.
Pages are clean, complete, and securely bound with no major writing, stains, or missing sections visible. The softcover shows light shelf wear and mild edge rubbing consistent with age and careful use. Color illustrations remain bright and clear. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.

Shipping

• Secure moisture-protected packaging
• Rigid reinforced shipping for safe delivery
• Worldwide tracked shipping available
• Combined shipping offered for multiple purchases