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 »
Posts Tagged: Vintage Crochet Pattern
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 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 »
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 »
Groovy 70s Crocheted Poncho and Lacy Flare Pants Pattern
This is about the grooviest crochet pattern I’ve run across! Crocheted in cotton twine or knitting worsted yarn, the deep-pointed poncho is two straight pieces, sewn together. Hip-snug lacy pants have an opaque pattern at top, drawstring waist, and flare slightly below knee. Out of sight, man! Download pattern here: Poncho and Pants Crochet Pattern… Read more »
Vintage 1970 Ribbon Dance Dress Crochet Pattern
This Ribbon Dance Dress from 1970 is really lovely. It has almost a 1920’s Flapper look to it, which is perfect for the current Great Gatsby vibe in fashion. The Ribbon dress, shown in vibrant pink, has a lowered waistline and flippy skirt. A drawstring makes the top slightly blouson. Shells are worked in rows… Read more »
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