Cable Knit Mitts with Crochet Cuff

Pretty and practical. Adapted by Deborah Pulliam for Piecework magazine. Original pattern from Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 8.
The holiday season will soon be upon us. A pair of these charmers would make a great gift, especially with the price of heating oil these days!
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Optical Illusion Crochet

This is amazing. I was just surfing around randomly this evening and hit upon this ingenious 3 dimensional pattern, which in reality is a simple mat/potholder. The pattern reminds me of the magnificent marble floors

in the grand Italian churches, which in reality are flat but convey the illusion that each block is a stairstep beneath [...]

English Rib Vintage Socks

This classic sock is knitted using sport weight yarn, and is suitable for women or men. From Free Vintage Knitting.

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Novelty Rib Vintage Socks

from Free Vintage Knitting

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Three Vintage Patterns, 2 Knit, 1 Crochet

Years ago, my wonderful mother in law gave me her entire stash, years worth, of old knitting and crochet pattern leaflets and booklets. She was an awesome knitter/crocheter. She’s in a nursing home now with severe Alzheimer’s, and I truly miss her. Many of the booklets are no longer protected by copyright and have been [...]

Vintage Crochet: Floppy Brim Hat

Feelin’ groovy? Summer’s coming fast – here’s just the thing for the beach.
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Historic Knits: the Sanquhar Gloves

Excerpted from the Dumfries and Galloway Museums website:
The distinctive two-coloured patterned knitting which is widely known as ‘Sanquhar knitting’ takes its name from the small parish and ancient burgh of Sanquhar,  located in the south of Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway, on the River Nith.  The wool trade had been an important one in the [...]

Vintage Raglan Baby Sweater

From Good Needlework and Knitting Magazine, August 1938

Check it out in color here:
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Vintage Bulky Sweater-Jacket

Columbia Minerva book 736, probably 1960’s. Click on image, then click the little + icon to enlarge.

Vintage Crochet: 3 Color Chevron afghan

My mother-in-law whipped up at least a dozen of these classics in her time. Click on the icons to reach larger versions of pattern and photo. Enjoy!