Musings from Marilyn

Crochet a Vintage 60s Popcorn-Border Mini Dress – Free Pattern

Posted February 28th, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

Crochet this slim, gently shaped dress in rows of single and double crochet. Has yoke and lower border of popcorns, and back zipper opening. Perfect for spring! ~Marilyn

Vintage 1945 Leslie Brooks for Max Factor’s Pan-Cake Makeup

Posted February 18th, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Fashion, Vintage.

This Max Factor ad from 1945 is very glamorous! It is for the original Pan-Cake foundation makeup created by Max Factor for Technicolor pictures. Pan-Cake was touted as creating a lovely new complexion, helped to conceal tiny skin flaws and it stayed on for hours without re-powdering. It must have been revolutionary at the time… Read more »

Crochet a Vintage 60s Shell Skirt and Scarf – Free Pattern

Posted February 14th, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

Happy Valentine’s Day, dear friends! I thought I’d share this Pretty in Pink vintage 60s crochet pattern. Swinging skirt with rows of shells in graduating sizes is easy to work from waist down in single, double, triple crochet. Make the scarf to match. Instructions are below – enjoy! ~Marilyn

Crochet a Vintage 70s Flamboyant Granny Square Afghan – Free Pattern

Posted February 2nd, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

This is a beautiful vintage 1973 crochet pattern for a Flamboyant Afghan. The granny squares are crocheted in a lucid pattern that uses simple chains and double crochet. From the nimble fingers and lively imagination of designer Liz Dominick. Instructions are below. Please click on images to enlarge. Enjoy! ~Marilyn

Crochet a Vintage Mod 60s Spring Cardigan – Free Pattern

Posted January 24th, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

Perfect for springtime, this is a lovely vintage 1966 cardigan sweater to crochet. I love the open, airy design. It is so pretty in pink, but you can make it in any color you wish! Instructions are below. Please click on photos to enlarge. ~Marilyn

Crochet a Vintage Mod 60s Coat – Free Pattern

Posted January 16th, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

Here is a really pretty vintage 1966 crochet pattern for a knee-length buttoned coat. I love the 3/4th length sleeves and collar, and its intricate airy design would be perfect for springtime wear. Instructions are below. Please click on photos to enlarge. ~Marilyn Check out Walmart’s great yarn selection (affiliate link): FREE 2-Day Shipping when… Read more »

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