More Vintage Knitting/Crochet Patterns

I got more knitting and crochet patterns last Sat, some are as old as 1940s. I was so excited to find those patterns. The patterns from 40s, I don't think I would crochet or knit them, except couple baby dresses. Most of the patterns are household items or doilies.

But I also got some from 70s, very cute and nice baby clothes patterns, I can't wait to knit or crochet them. I also got some sweaters pattern from 70s and 80s, some are really cute.

I just resized the pics of 40s patterns, will post the rest this weekend.

Treasure at Thrift Store

I always like vintage style clothes, I love their unique and classy styles. Since now I start to crochet garment and teach myself to knit, I start to look for vintage crochet and knitting pattern books, magazine or booklets etc.

Last week, Jonathan and I went to a thrift store, I found 2 old "Vogue Knitting" magazine from 2000. But that thrift store doesn't have anything old. And this afternoon, I went to a thrift store across street from my work, I found a tons of vintage knitting and crochet pattern magazines and booklets. I was thrilled. I bought 9 magazines/booklet for about $5, they are from 70s to 80s. Not really old, but most of the patterns are very fashionable, and some of them are very old-fashioned, but still it is fun to read.

One of the booklet is teach you how to knit seamless raglans, it is my favorite, it teaches from 9 months to size 50. The booklet is published by Leisure Arts at 1979.

My second favorite is Patons Cotton Top Collection, because they have a lot of crochet patterns, and they are very cute and easy to crochet, this is the only one that have crochet patterns.

My third favorite is Reynolds Booklet, I always want a Open-collared Pullover sweater (the white one) like this, it is so classy and basic, it looks great with jeans!!


My forth favorite is Pingouin Magazine No.44, the whole magazine is all about children (for 2, 4 and 6 years old). But the patterns are very cute and stylish, of course, some of them are very outdated.

Also, I bought 6 skeins Unger Utopia Worsted Weight Yarns for $5.99, I just checked the price online, it is normally about $3.49 per skein. So it is a steal!
For more pics of the rest of the vintage patterns, pls go to my flickr page:
www.flickr.com/photos/namethatcandy

Today is like a Christmas to me, except the treasure I found in a thrift store, I also received my order from knitpicks.com and books from Crafters Choice Book Club. I bought a pair regular circular knitting needle, a pair interchangeable knitting needle and 3 skeins of sport weight yarns for the baby dress which I plan to knit after my Berroco Cardigan. I can't wait to try the new needles.

And the books I bought from Crafters Choice Book Club are: Custom Knits, Contemporary Crochet and Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters. I love the patterns in all the books, esp the Contemporary Crochet, it seems fairly easy and fast.

Whiter Shade of Pale Car Coat from Lion Brand Pattern

I fell in love with this pattern when I first saw it, but I didn't have time to do until last month. It is a great beginner project, it is very easy and quick. It took me 5 days to finish. I can't wait the weather gets cold!! So I can wear my new coat!! hehe..... I am very happy with the outcome, it looks very close to the pattern pic. Very proud of myself, esp it is only my 5th Crochet Garment.

The pattern is free at Lion Brand website:
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70004A.html?noImages=&r=1

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick
Color: Wheat
Hook: US M-13 (9mm)

I love the yarn, it is soft and warm. It is $6.49 per skein, but I used AC Moore coupons, I went to the store, twice a week with my husband, it took me about 3 weeks to get all the yarns I need, it is a lot of work, but I saved a lot of $$. This coat costs me less than $23 to make. So I don't mind that troubles!! The pattern said I will need 8 skeins to make a Size S, but I only used 7 skeins.

Now I am working on Endless Crochet Cardi Shawl from Diva Stitches Studio:
http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SDS-056

I have been working on it almost 2 weeks, it is more complicated than the other garment I crochet, I only finished 22 rows, I still have 70 rows to go, but after that I still have the other side to crochet plus the edging. I think this cardi shawl will take me 2 months to finish.

At the mean time, I teach myself to knit by watching videos and reading books, so far so good, I just finished a cable neckwarmer. I will post some pics later.