It was really cool to see the photos of Christie Brinkley (63) modeling for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, along with her daughters Alexa Ray Joel (31) and Sailor Brinkley Cook (18). I thought they all looked happy, healthy and gorgeous. Christie is a little older than I am, and I’ve followed her career since she… Read more »
Posts Tagged: crochet
Vintage 60s Mallorca Shawl Crochet Pattern
In 2004, Jessica Simpson wore several of designer Cecilia de Bucourt’s crochet shawls on her reality show, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. The shawl caused a fashion frenzy, with Cecilia de Bucourt’s signature shawls flying off the shelf. There was a surge of crochet patterns circulating at that time, duplicating the chunky knit shawl. I even… Read more »
Crochet a Vintage 1973 Granny Square Fringed Poncho
I realize that it’s the middle of summer, and that it’s probably not the best time to think of wearing a poncho. But autumn is just a couple months away, and here is a great crochet project to work during summertime. The neat thing about crocheting granny squares is that you crochet only one at… Read more »
Circa 1973 Romantic Victorian Vest Crochet Pattern
It’s been a while since I posted a vintage knitting/crochet pattern, but I’m back at it! This Romantic Victorian Vest crochet pattern is from 1973, and is made up of granny squares. Granny squares were huge in the ’70s and have had a bit of a resurgence in the vintage fashion world. It just goes… Read more »
Vintage 70s Mary Quant Cosmetics and Crocheted Hat
After searching for Yardley of London ads in my Seventeen magazines, I noticed a couple of ads from the 70s issues for Mary Quant Cosmetics Ltd. I had almost completely forgotten that Mary Quant, mod British designer of the miniskirt, produced a line of makeup as well. I remember trying a couple of her products… Read more »
Vintage 70s Granny Square Millefleurs Maxi Skirt Crochet Pattern
For your Boho crocheting pleasure, presenting another vintage 70s granny square creation! This is the Millefleuers Skirt – for elegant evenings at home or in faraway places. It is a long slim maxi skirt crocheted in a palette of colors. The squares grow smaller from lower edge to waist because three sizes of crochet hooks… Read more »
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