Musings from Marilyn

TAB Keeps You Light On Your Feet!

Posted February 3rd, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Food, Vintage.

Tab diet cola was introduced in 1963, and was all the rage in the 60s and 70s. This vivacious ad from 1976 depicts three fun people doing the “TAB dance”. I love the mid-seventies jeans styles: overalls, bell bottoms and cuffed at the knee. With only one calorie, Tab helps keep you light on your… Read more »

Knit a Vintage 60s Big Chunky Fluffy Wool Side-Closed Coat – Free Pattern

Posted April 10th, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

I love this beautiful knitted coat pattern from the Spring/Summer 1968 issue of Vogue Knitting magazine. It looks very current for being 51 years old! Soft, fluffy white wool with a fleck of white in it. Knitted up on big, fast needles into a straight, side-closed coat. Knitting instructions are below – click on photo… Read more »

Crochet a 1960s Mondrian Style Afghan Throw – Free Pattern

Posted March 23rd, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

This is a fantastic vintage 1960s Mondrian style/stained-glass effect blanket to crochet! Afghan-stitch throw is worked on a giant-size hook with two strands of yarn. Five strips, each with six colors are joined for a stained-glass effect. Afghan has single crochet edge: 54″ x 62″. Instructions are below. Click on image to enlarge. ~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

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 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

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