I had to smile when I read that Kate Middleton was seen at the British high-street beauty store Boots, last week. It was before attending a charity gala dinner at Kensington palace; the one where she wore the gorgeous sparkly pale pink sequined gown by Jenny Packam. It turns out our Kate was buying Nivea… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Vintage
June 11 is World Wide Knit in Public Day!
Grab your yarn and knitting needles and GET OUT THERE tomorrow! The second Saturday in June is officially “World Wide Knit in Public Day”. Yes, it’s time to show off your fancy stitching to the adoring masses. Public events are being held all around the world on Saturday, June 11th, and will continue throughout the… Read more »
Antelopes! Adorable Vintage 40s Sweater Knitting Pattern
This sweet 1940s knitting pattern is for a sweater with, for all things, antelopes! I think it is completely fresh, original and oh-so charming. It is just so darn jaunty. I’ve been thinking how really cool it is to knit sweaters using vintage patterns. You get the double advantage of new materials with an old… Read more »
Sweet Vintage 50s Cropped Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I realize that it may seem a bit odd that I’m posting knitting patterns when it’s almost summer, but it has been so cool and rainy here in Seattle that it seems like perfect knitting weather! I am not one to knit in hot weather; I find it most sticky and annoying. But for those… Read more »
Fab 60s Barbie Doll Travel Wardrobe Knitting Pattern
I just could not resist this utterly charming 60s traveling wardrobe knitting pattern for a Barbie-sized doll! It consists of a dress, a travel coat, and luggage. The luggage includes a suitcase, duffel bag and hatbox. I never played much with Barbie dolls in my girlhood, but this is just so fantastic. It is soooo… Read more »
Purls Gone Wild: Yarn Bombers On The Loose!
Knitting is certainly not your sedate grandma’s craft anymore – at least when it comes to the actions of yarn bombers. Those artistic vandals who take to the streets, wrapping concrete and metal structures in brightly colored knitted sweaters and wraps. Called a more feminine version of street art or graffiti, the work of yarn… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!