Vintage Crochet

50 Years of Crochet History: 1930

by Kathryn on January 9, 2013 · 6 comments

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This week kicks off my new series: 50 Years of Crochet History. Today we’re looking at crochet in the year 1930.

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I mentioned yesterday that for 2013 I’m doing a new series related to Crochet History. It’s called 50 Years of Crochet History.

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Crochet History: Canal Narrowboats

by Kathryn on October 10, 2012 · 1 comment

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Information about canal narrowboat crochet, a unique niche of crochet history.

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Author Marsha Greenberg takes vintage handkerchiefs and shapes them into truly amazing little dresses for dolls. And I spy doilies / crochet.

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I’ve been exploring vintage crochet books from the local library lately and because of that have come across the Crocheter’s Historical Pattern Series, a four-volume series of books by Melissa Johnson

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Etsy Crochet Treasury: 1970s Crochet

by Kathryn on January 23, 2012 · 2 comments

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Some of the most classic crochet looks come from the 1970′s. There were some truly tacky things made in this time but there were also lots of really great handmade pieces that I’d absolutely wear or use today.

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During my vacation last month I stumbled across a lovely old crochet book that would make a great addition to any vintage crochet library.

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