1960's Crocheted Bikini and Cover Up Pattern - Free Download

1967 Crocheted Beachwear Pattern

Spring break is fast approaching. This 1960's crocheted bikini and cover up will be as fashionable and hip as it was in the era of Gidget and Surfside 6. Download and get working on this easy to follow pattern in three sizes.

Sweaters to Crochet - A 1950s Pattern to Download

Today's Woman - 1950's Crocheted Lace Blouses and Sweater Sets

Featured in Today's Woman Magazine some time in the early 1950's are some very lovely lace tops to make.

Download easy to read directions prepared by the Spool Cotton Co.

Straw Hats to Crochet - Free Pattern Download

Square Brimmed Straw Hats to Crochet

For Spring Break or Summer fun in the sun, these easy to crochet hats made with straw are cool and lightweight. Easy to make. Download these easy to follow instructions.

Vintage 1900's Crochet Hat and Tunic - Free Corticelli Patterns

Vintage 1919 Corticelli Crochet Patterns

I happened upon Cortecelli Book 9, Lessons in Crochet, dated 1919 at the thrift shop this morning. It is missing pages 11 to 39 and the marvelous projects in the remaining pages have me searching for a copy in it's entirety. Though this blog is usually dedicated to sewing but I am also an avid knitter, spinner, crocheter, quilter among other things, so I thought I would post these rare patterns.

The jacket is lovely with it's raised stitching and fringe trim. Though this fashion was the rage almost 100 years ago (think about that!) it has lost none of it's appeal and the tunic length is perfect with today's skirts or leggings.

Gorgette Hat with Ribbon Crown

This lovely brimmed hat with crocheted crown of satin ribbon is a perfect hat for garden or garden party. 
 

Knitted Hat of Pearl Cotton

Fitting snugly over the brow, this cloche in alternating color blocks and contrast crown is a statement headpiece for Fall and Winter or even Spring in bright and light colors. Download all three patterns for fabulous turn of the century fashions.