I can't knit worth a hoot but I think this book is amazing! it has illustrations and instructions to make up a selection of dresses. there's some wear , tear, and spotting. there's some rips in the paper. it's old, ok? I've included a sample of the pages inside. I have cats! vintage item, not new listing is for an original copy of this knitting book,not the dresses inside. all sales are final questions? please ask.