This is such a pretty crochet pattern from Women’s Day Granny Square magazine, circa 1974. Unique stained glass shell, is an ingenious assemblage of fancy geometrics. Created by Barbara Schaeffler. Granny squares are making quite the fashion comeback, with designers like Dolce and Gabbana showing similar garments. Make your own designer statement by crocheting this… Read more »
Posts Tagged: knitting
Knit a Vintage 60s Big Chunky Fluffy Wool Side-Closed Coat – Free Pattern
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 Vintage Mod 60s Spring Cardigan – Free Pattern
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
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 »
Knit a Vintage 60s Scandinavian Ski Sweater and Hat – Free Pattern
This is a stunning vintage 1967 knitting pattern for a Nordic ski sweater and cap. Knit this patterned pullover in the Scandinavian way: tubular to the shoulders on a circular needle. Method makes two-color knitting easy, eliminates purling back. Armholes are stitched and cut, sleeves are set in. Matching cap, sleeves are worked on double-pointed… Read more »
Knit a Vintage 60s Men’s Yoked Pullover Sweater – Free Pattern
This is a classic knitting pattern from 1967 for a men’s yoke-design pullover in knitting worsted. Body is knit on a circular needle, sleeves on two needles, to underarm; then they are joined to work four-color yoke from a chart. Perfect for festive wintertime wear! ~Marilyn
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!