Transition from summer to fall with a vintage shrug

Shrugs make a great project since they are much smaller than a sweater. As we move into fall, you can transition your wardrobe with a pretty vintage shug. I love the one I posted yesterday. Here are a few more.

Knit:

Hamaca Shrug Pattern

Crochet:

Pearl Pal Shrug Pattern

Wow...is that a real waistline?

Enjoy, Debby

Look who I found at the Goodwill store...

I love looking around at our local Goodwill thrift stores. You never know what you will find. I have some great vintage knitting books, yarn, needles and other goodies from my visits. It does mean searching and digging sometimes. Yesterday, I was digging through some "stuff" in the bin and found a dear old friend: Soapy Washcloth Turtle.

He was dirty and grimy but after a good wash and soak in soapy water then oxy clean, he looks a bit better now. I am always on the lookout for a item made from one of the vintage patterns that I sell but I didn't expect to find Soapy. He is a survivor! 

The turtle is a charming member of a trio of soap covers. The directions were in Workbasket magazines over the 1940's and 1950's. The other covers were a fish and an alligator. You can find their easy crochet patterns here.

I have received notes from customers who have purchased these patterns saying that their mom or granny had made one of these for them; they brought back memories. They are easy to make so try one or all three for your family. You can use the ILUVBLOG15 coupon code for 15% off.

Please share your stories if you have one too!

Enjoy, Debby

Check out these Free Patterns and Recipes!

• Free Embroidery Patterns at Craftsy!
• Free Knitting Patterns at Craftsy!
• Free Sewing Pattern at Craftsy 
• Free Quilting Patterns at Craftsy
• Free Cake Decorating Recipes at Craftsy!

Have you heard of baby soakers or pilchers?

Here is a blast from the past...knit soakers or pilchers. This is not something many people in America know about but it is a great idea to use with real cloth diapers. They also help prevent diaper rash. 

Here is a vintage pattern at Sarah Bradberry's Website

A modern pattern is available on Spud and Chloe.

More photos here!

Happy knitting, Debby

Stockings Old and New....all free patterns

Fun and Free patterns. Some old...some new.


Vintage pattern from  1951

Vintage pattern from 1945

From Caron.com

PDF of mini stocking ornaments

From Coats and Clark

From Berroco

First one from RedHeart

Second one from RedHeart...with cables

Enjoy!

Green Monday: Coupon code for ETSY and more last minute gifts

Do you need some cute last minute gifts? Here are four ideas; 2 knitted, 2 crocheted. All of these patterns are in PDF format and will be delivered to you via email in under 12 hours, usually within 1 hour! Today is Green Monday and PDF patterns are VERY GREEN. No wasted paper!

Don't forget to use this coupon code for 15% off:

HOLIDAYSAVINGS15

Vintage dishcloth and Potholder knitting pattern from 1954

Knitted Fluted Tea Cosy Vintage English knitting pattern from 1946

Swirl Design Potholder Hot Pad Vintage Crochet pattern from 1948

Vintage Crochet Covered Clothes Hanger Unique Non Slip design from 1950

All the best, Debby

Sale on EBAY-Vintage booklets for sale

I am having a big sale on EBAY. We are clearing out all our duplicate booklets so come and have a look! 

Today I posted about 40 vintage issues of Workbasket with dates ranging from 1946 to 1952. Check it out here!

Happy Friday and Have a great weekend!

My first craft project-a yarn octopus!

I was so excited when I found this vintage pattern. It was my first craft project. It started me down that road of yarn coveting. My stash has been growing ever since!


This pattern is now available in PDF format in my ETSY store.

It would be a great summer project for a girl or boy.

Free pattern-Vintage knitted baby set-Old Shale stitch

This is a pretty baby set of a jacket, bonnet and booties. The pattern calls the design 'Feather and Fan' but in England it is called 'Old Shale'. Either way, it is a simple to complete lace design from Purple Kitty's Vintage Knitting site.

Enjoy!

Great retro apron and cape

Is it an apron or is it a cape? IT'S BOTH!


It is the vintage Turn About Apron and Cape crochet pattern from 1954

Looks like a lot of fun.

Now available at my ETSY store.

Happy Crocheting.

Free Vintage Knitting patterns from NZ

I was looking around for a vintage knitting pattern for a tea cosy and some lace trims and I came across Vintage Purls from New Zealand. There are some great sock patterns for sale here or the shop on Ravelry. I found the conversion chart for yarn thicknesses very helpful.


I LOVE this shawl from the summer sock club: Demelza.

Of course, I was drawn to the collection of vintage patterns that are offered for free. There are some great patterns here like this swimsuit...

a Poppet the Poodle that I had as a child...

oh...and the tea cosy I was looking for!

More small projects-baby bonnets and free patterns

I so enjoyed looking at the patterns on AntiqueCrochetPatterns.com that I wanted to feature a few more. 

Let's look at baby bonnets today. I LOVE Bonnets. Here are some patterns with varying difficulty levels. Click on the picture to get to the linked pattern page.

Dutch Cap

Happy Crocheting!

Small projects-baby bibs and free patterns

Sometimes you just need a small project to keep your hands busy! Here are some lovely vintage baby bib patterns in crochet.

Click on each picture to go to the pattern.

Pineapple Bib

These three patterns are from: Free Vintage Crochet Patterns - Free Antique and Vintage Crochet Patterns from 1850 to 1950. Check it out for more great patterns.

Site with great resources, free patterns and a variety of yarn and threads for sale

Purple Kitty Yarns 

There are some great resources for historic crafters at Purple Kitty. Charts of discontinued yarns, needle and hook equivalents, and vintage patterns....some free, some for sale. You can also purchase yarn and a great variety of crochet threads. 


Here are a few links to get you started:

Beacon Hill Shawl

 

Check out that waist!

Sequin Trim Hat

Have fun!

Free Vintage Pot holder patterns

I love TIPNUT. Here is a great set of vintage potholders on the site. 


Here are some sample pictures:

ENJOY

New on ETSY-Vintage Crochet hat pattern

I am really on a hat binge lately. I have purchased some hat patterns... I am even attempting to make some hats.

Here is my latest hat pattern on ETSY from 1951. I LOVE IT!

Enjoy.

Labor Day Sale on ETSY-get the 15% off sale code here!

Take advantage of this 15% off sale coupon for Historic Needlecraft blog readers: LABORDAY15. 

This coupon is only good for Monday, September 5.

Here are some new listings on ETSY:

 

Crochet Wheel Lace Baby Bonnet from 1904

Woman's Petal Cap Crochet pattern from 1955

Knitted Cover up Bolero  Knitting pattern from 1952

 Round Filet Crochet Doily pattern from 1957

Tatted Lilac Doily 1952 PDF pattern

 

 Baby Bib Crochet pattern from 1952

 

Baby Mittens Thumbless Crochet Pattern PDF 1952

 

Mother and Daughter Crochet Hats 1952 PDF pattern

 

Knitted Lace Collar 1952 PDF pattern

  

Hope you are having a nice holiday weekend so far. Stay safe.

New on ETSY-Great little bolero pattern 1953 and sale code

There are 12 patterns in this pattern book from 1953 (knitted, crocheted and hairpin lace items) but I have set up some of the cutest items as separate patterns.

...like this great little bolero pattern. I need to make one of these. Wouldn't it look lovely for winter bride?

 

Where are my white gloves and red lipstick?

Have a safe weekend.

PS...there are lots more new patterns and here is a 10% off code for my ETSY store:

AugSale10PCoff