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 »
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My Snazzy Vintage Seattle Sweater Find!
It was the morning of the Super Bowl (GO SEAHAWKS) and I had stopped into a local thrift store on the way home from church. Practically the first thing I saw was a heavy hand-knitted sweater with a shawl collar and front zipper. Hmm, I thought…these usually have a design on the back a la… Read more »
Groovy 70s Granny Square Jacket Crochet Pattern
There seems to be a resurgence of the ubiquitous 70s crocheted granny square items lately! I’ve notice several vintage hand-crocheted granny jackets being bid up to hundreds of dollars on eBay. Here is a great crochet pattern from 1973 for a “Out-of-the-Blue” Jacket. Multicolored squares edged in blue make a charming night-or-day cover up. Triangular… Read more »
Vintage 50s Tweedy Chanel-esque Sweater Jacket Knitting Pattern
I love this sweater jacket! Vintage 1954, it’s reminiscent of a tweedy Chanel jacket. It is knitted with two contrasting color yarns for a great effect. Looks pretty easy to knit too. These directions are for size 12 (bust – 34″). Changes for sizes 14 (bust 36″) and 16 (bust 38″) are in parentheses. Enjoy!… Read more »
Classic Vintage 50s Cardigan Sweater Knitting Pattern
Here’s another fab vintage 1954 knitting pattern! This is a classically chic cardigan, with deep V-neckline and 4 button closure. Very fun, and always in style. 
Directions are for size 12 (bust 34″). Changes for sizes 14 (bust 36″) and 16 (bust 38″) are in parentheses. Download Pattern Here. ~Marilyn Huttunen
Those Swell Vintage Mary Maxim Hand Knitted Wool Sweaters!
I’ve always had a hankering for those wonderfully kitschy, yet amazingly stylish Mary Maxim knitted sweaters. I cannot pass one up if I see it in a thrift store; they are like magnets pulling me toward them! It’s so fun to see a bright, bold design on an incredibly warm and functional item. I got… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!
