Musings from 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 »

Crochet Vintage 70s Matching Granny Square Boleros For Big and Little Girls

Posted November 15th, 2018 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

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 »

Crochet a Cute Vintage 70s Toddler Poncho

Posted November 13th, 2018 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

I love the expression on this adorable little girl! This is a great vintage 1973 crochet pattern for a Toddler Poncho. Ever see a granny square with a hole in the middle? Now you have! Perhaps not a true granny, but a very nice new variation on the theme of double crochet shells. In knitting… Read more »

Crochet a Vintage 70s Granny Square Mosaic Skirt

Posted November 9th, 2018 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

Presenting a fab vintage 1973 granny square crocheted Mosaic skirt pattern! Duplicate the vivid stained glass colors of these dramatic squares or ad lib your own. That’s part of the fun of grannies! These are especially quick work because they’re made with size G hook and Bernat Sesame yarn. And it planned for one size… Read more »

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