I have spent the morning washing vintage sweaters; one intricate hand knit wool Norwegian sweater, a fluffy white angora sweater, a beaded vintage angora/lambswool sweater, an alpaca sweater, and a cashmere sweater. Yes, I washed them in actual soap and water as I have done for years…and even more shocking, in my washing machine. I… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fashion
Knit Up a Fluffy Mohair~Angora Super Dress!
Now that fall is finally here and winter soon to follow, it’s time to take up the knitting needles once again and work on a great project. I found this fabulous vintage 1976 knitting pattern for The Super Dress. Knit in fluffy mohair, it is midi length with long sleeves and a cowl neckline. It… Read more »
Water Pipe Leak, Bad Electricity, Indian Summer, and Clotheslines
It’s been a wild week around my home! I experienced a underground water pipe leak in my front yard, which explained why my grass, trees, and hedges have stayed so green over the summer. Apparently it had been leaking for quite some time, and last week it reached critical mass. I arrived home one day… Read more »
Mod Vintage 60s Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern
A mod take on the traditional granny square, this is a great 1966 crochet sweater pattern! It looks beautiful in black for a chic evening look. It looks equally fab as a beach cover up. Love the open work, which gives it a lacy look. Get crocheting! Download pattern here ~Marilyn Huttunen
Three Vintage Mod 60s Fluffy Mohair Shawl Knitting Patterns
For your knitting pleasure, here are three fab vintage 1966 shawl patterns! I love the beautiful mod models, and the shawls are absolutely stunning. Knitted in fluffy mohair, style #3193-135 has a groovy swirly circular motif that is very striking. Style #3194-135 looks very chic pinned with a giant jeweled brooch. There is also style… Read more »
Clothesline Transitioning
I find that one important factor of being a 100% air-drying laundress, is also being open to constant transition. I was reminded of this today while hanging my laundry outside on the clothesline; summer is on its way out. I hang my clothes in the backyard, which usually gets full sun for most of the… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!