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 »
Posts Tagged: Granny Square
Crochet Pattern for a Vintage 70s Flingy Tri-Square Shawl
Three giant granny squares that started small and just kept growing! Helen Bullett designed it in rich earth colors, joined the completed squares with single crochet, then bordered it with deep fringe. Smashing! In knitting worsted. Instructions are below. Please click on photos to enlarge. ~Marilyn
Crochet a Vintage 70s Long Granny Square Vest
This is a fab vintage 1976 crochet pattern using granny squares to make a long tailored vest! Knee-length vest designed by Sally De Gaetano is made of large grannies connected with shells. Lower back and side seams have gussets of shells to give the gentle ease of a slight A-line. Shoulders and shaped neckline are… Read more »
Vintage 1972 Crocheted Wool Rib Ticklers for His & Her
Crocheting was making a hip and trendy comeback in the 1970s. This is a great ad for Coats and Clark wool yarn, which features his and hers “Rib Ticklers” that you could crochet yourself. These tight vests were a granny square/floral design in bright colors. I remember this trend very well! Worn with bell bottom… 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 »
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