Phildar Phildar No 79 Mailles Layette Knitting Crochet Book for babies 3 to 24 month

Today I go thrift store shopping with my hubby, we find a lot of goodies.  I find 6 vintage knitting crochet patterns books that I really like.  I will keep 3 of them, the other 3 are for sale.

Here is the one for sale:
Phildar No 79 Mailles Layette Knitting Crochet Book  from 1980

or you can buy it from ETSY.

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.

Crochet Cardigan from Loops and Thread Pattern Booklet

The original Pattern

The cover of the pattern booklet

I just finished my Cardigan. I found this pattern from Loops and Thread Pattern at Michaels. I fell in love with this pattern when I first saw it. I used the Loops and Thread Impeccable yarns as the pattern used. It came out really nice.

I am not sure about the yarns, it tangles like crazy, i bought 3 skeins, 2 of them are all tangle up, it took me an hour to detangle. But the price is really good. The pattern said I only need 3 skeins, but I ran out of yarns at my last row, so I end up to get another skein. But still, for the whole cardigan I paid less than $10, they are $2.99 per skein, and I used my 40% off coupons.

About the yarns, this is the 1st time I used Loops and Thread Brand, to be honest, I am not too crazy about this yarn, it tangles up like crazy, it took me an hour to detangle it. But you can't beat the price. It was so stiff first, but after I washed and dried the cardigan, it turns out very soft! I will make this cardigan again, but I may change to lighted weight yarn and something nicer, I think it is a little bit bulky.

Crochet Baby Cardigan - Chinese Style

The cardigan turns out great, I am very proud of my self. I did some modification from the pattern.

Hook 5.5mm
Yarn Bernat Organic Cotton 1.5 skein (it was clearance at AC Moore, only $2 per skein)

here is the pattern:
http://www.yarnydays.com/2009/01/bombay-love.html

I love her blog, she has a lot of stylish crochet patterns, pls take a look at her blog.