Ideas for hot weather crochet

Searching for some "new" vintage project to work on despite the heat? Try looking through the wealth of materials at antiquepatternlibrary.org. There is something here for everyone. 

I was going through this Corticelli book from 1916 and saw a simple and pretty crochet edging that would be very pretty on the edge of a tea towel. I found some beautiful linen dinner napkins that are about 30 inches wide. This edging would be nice on them to repurpose into a tea towel for a friend.

On page 7 of the PDF

For a more challenging pattern, check out page 11 for the Princess Louise crocheted bag. Wouldn't that be perfect for a wedding? Wow!

I love this picture hat but I don't think I could pull off this look!

Please share any projects you would like to try.

Enjoy, Debby

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Heirloom knitting resource....free patterns

Check out these fabulous patterns for round knitted doilies. These can be used to make more than doilies...how about a lacy washcloth or even a round shawl with some alteration. I love this style of doily since it is knit on two needles then grafted at the end to the first row.

There is more to see at this site which is a resource for Judith McLeod-Odel's book, Heirloom Knits. 

There is a notice that Judith has passed away but the site will remain for an undisclosed period of time. Check it out now and save the information that you want before it is shut down.

Happy Knitting, Debby

Visit the Dollar Store

Visit the Dollar Store


Summer time may call for a change in our projects. I don't like working on anything heavy or wooly. So how about some small projects that are light and easy? 

Take a trip over to my DOLLAR STORE on ETSY for some great ideas and something different. Every pattern in this section of my store is $1 (US), comes with a free pattern and shipping is free! 


Here are examples of two crochet and two knitting patterns.


Vintage 1952 Flower Basket potholder (crochet)

Vintage 1953 Ruffled dish cloth (crochet)

Vintage 1947 Small Leaves knitted lace edging (knitted) Use on some towels!)

Vintage 1952 Checkerboard pattern purse (knitted)

Enjoy!

New Knitting Traditions mag

A new edition of Knitting Traditions will soon be available- Spring 2012

Some articles that look interesting are:

• A 17th Century undershirt
• My Swiss flea market counterpane
• Three paneled bead knitted bags of 19th C New England
• and lots more

You can preorder on Interweave's site.

Happy Knitting

The famous Pine Apple Bag by Jane Gaugain

I love Knitty.com. The patterns and articles on this site are always top notch AND I learn something every time I visit. 


In the latest issue, there is a fabulous article from Franklin Habit about the famous Pine Apple Bag by Jane Gaugain circa 1840. Here is a photo of his finished article.

Check out his comments on this famous (or infamous) pattern. I am inspired to finally try this pattern for myself!

New on ETSY-Trefoil drawstring purse crochet pattern

Here is an easy to make purse that would look lovely on the arms of a bride and her bride's maids. This PDF pattern is a reproduction of a pattern from 1935.