This is a classic 1970s Granny Square pattern! This richly colored, beautifully crocheted spread recycles sports yarn remnants. “Would be especially effective in an uncluttered room”, per the caption. 😀 ~Marilyn
Posts Tagged: knitting
Men’s and Women’s Vintage Mod 60s Ski Sweater to Knit
Perfect for a winter project, here is a fun vintage 1960s knitting pattern for a mod 60s Nordic ski sweater. Instructions for both the women’s and men’s sweaters. Enjoy! ~Marilyn
Quick and Easy Vintage 60s Chunky Sweater to Knit
Perfect for winter, this is a beautiful vintage 60s chunky sweater pattern to knit. Made very quickly — 2 stitches to an inch, it should be a fun and easy knitting project! ~Marilyn
Vintage 60s Crocheted Fringed Granny Square Sweater Pattern
This is a quick and easy crocheted Granny Square sweater pattern from the 1960s. I love the fringed detail and mod design. The perfect project for these cool autumnal days! Happy Crocheting! ~Marilyn
Herbie and the Red Heart Yarn Sweater, 1974
This is a great ad from the October 1974 issue of Mademoiselle magazine, of all places! Starring Herbie, a boy’s boy who climbs trees, skateboards, jumps puddles, and plays baseball, basketball, street hockey and football. All while wearing a sweater that his mother knit for him using Coats & Clark’s Red Heart Wintuk yarn. The… Read more »
Knit a Vintage Mod 60s “Pop” Pullover Sweater (Pattern)
I love this image of a leggy, mod model (circa 1965) posing in a tree modeling a “Pop” sweater to knit. She is the epitome of mid-sixties mod style! I think she looks very on-trend for today, with her black leggings, ankle booties, and long sweater. The heavy eye makeup, nude lip, and bangs and… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!