I love to crochet

I found a gold mine the other day at a little thrift store in Keizer, Oregon. Vintage crochet booklets. I am in LOVE with them. I especially love crocheting with thread or cotton yarn that is essentially made up of several thin threads twisted together. Most all of these booklets are techniques using thread.

This one is bed covers. I love the cover pattern, on the left. But I plan on making the pattern on the right (I love it too!) because it's easier. I might try the one on the left when I'm willing to dedicate myself to the one project for as long as it takes.

The bedspread booklet is from 1949!

Here are a few for making doilies, edgings
​ and table covers. I love the vintage look!

"Bangle" hats from a 1962 booklet. If you look closely,
​it just looks like a beanie covered in quins. (all the patterns in the book look like odd shaped beanies under all the bangles.) Beanies are timeless!

This is interesting. Who does this bangle hat model look like?
(remember this is the early 1960's)
Hint: first name is Diane. I don't know if it's really her or not and have no way of verifying it, but it sure looks like her, doesn't it.

This is what I'm currently working on.
​ Heavy duty, rustic place mats made with cotton yarn. I'm going to make a long centerpiece to match, an "extended" hot pad for lining up warm dishes on. I'm happy to email a pattern, just send me a note on my contact page.

I hope you enjoyed seeing my vintage crochet booklets and delving into one of my favorite past times! ​
Thank you for stopping by!