This February 1965 issue of Woman’s Day magazine – complete with ink doodles and stains – is a treasure trove of 24 high fashion international sweaters to knit. Alas, the knitting patterns were not printed in the magazine, but you could mail in a coupon and 50 cents to receive instructions for all 24 designs…. Read more »
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Knit a Vintage 60s Fair Isle Cardigan – Free Pattern
This is a fabulous vintage 1966 knitting pattern for a gorgeous Fair Isle/Nordic cardigan sweater! Perfect for the holiday festivities and winter warmth. Get started knitting this classic beauty today! Instructions and measurements are below. Click on the photos to enlarge. ~Marilyn
Finnfemme Favorites: MARIMEKKO Holiday 2018
Being of Finnish heritage I have an innate appreciation for Finnish design, especially Marimekko. I just love their gorgeous bold prints and simple styles. Marimekko’s holiday designs are particularly spectacular, so I put together a Wish List of my favorites. I would love to make an entrance at a holiday party or gathering in any… Read more »
Vintage 1973 DIOR Twilight Bright Nail Gloss
This fabulous 1973 Christian Dior nail polish ad is very forward-thinking; it feels modern and on-trend. Even the use of one word with a period – Twilights. Dior. – is very current. Shimmering. Shiny. Gleaming nails and lips. Now in soft, clear, twinkling colors of gloss. There were four new Dior Twilight Bright Nail Gloss… Read more »
Crochet Vintage 70s Matching Granny Square Boleros For Big and Little Girls
This is a really cute crochet pattern from 1973. Whip up a batch of bright little granny squares using three pretty colors in two combinations. Note the nice shaping achieved by the use of triangles. Mother’s Bolero and Child’s Bolero are each in small, medium, and large sizes. Instructions are below. Click on photos to… Read more »
Vintage 1973 Yardley of London Delicate Dazzlers Pot o’ Shadow
Since 1970, Yardley of London had a huge hit on its hands with their glorious Pot o’ Gloss. In 1973 they came out with Pot o’ Shadow, which came in the same type of cute pot that Pot o’ Gloss did. It was marketed as soft, whipped eye shines that shimmer and play the light… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!
