Classic Knits of the 1980s

Overall, this book will probably appeal to knitters more than historians; however, it would add a lot of value to collections of design history, such as for fashion design or theatrical use where authentically representing a particular time and place is important. – Elizabeth Swackhamer Davidson * The Journal of Dress History Volume 5, Issue 4, Early Autumn 2021 *The designs are unmistakably of the 1980s, with their exuberant colour work and playful details, yet are all completely wearable and fashionable today. Breath-taking colour work abounds in this collection, such as the floral intarsia of the ‘Trailing Roses’ sweater, and a Persian-inspired patterned tunic. This fascinating book will delight those of us who were keen knitters in the 1980s, and also younger generations who admire the joyful, inventive styles of this era. - The Knitter – The Knitter * The Knitter *

Sandy Black is a recognized expert on knitting, both by hand and machine. As designer and director of the successful Sandy Black Original Knits label from the late 1970s to the 1980s, Sandy sold her innovative fashion knitwear to prestigious stores in the USA, Japan, Italy, Germany, Australia, Canada and the UK. After twenty years in business, she became a university lecturer, leading undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes in textiles and fashion in Brighton and London. She has written pioneering books on knitwear in fashion, the socio-cultural history and technical evolution of knitting. Sandy is currently Professor of Fashion and Textile Design and Technology in the Centre for Sustainable Fashion, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London.