Inspired by the 60’s, Patchwork resurfaces into the world of Fashion and Feminity. As per Dior’s Instagram post, “Patchwork, by its nature is a technique overflowing with memory and association. […]
As a life-long crafter I’ve always been a fan of embroidery and cross-stitch, whether it was seen as an old lady hobby or not. Needless to say, I was pretty excited when crafting started to become…
This week, let's get frilly! Ruffles are a fun and versatile way to edge your projects. Almost any stitch pattern can become a ruffle. Which do you like?
Today’s free vintage knitting pattern comes from the Woman’s Knitting Book, 1947 (I think this is actually the Women’s Weekly Knitting Book). The grey fluffy sleeves and the pink cables – bizarre to our sensibilities, yet oddly attractive at the same time… I love her casual scarf too!
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Design: Bite Me miniature Subversive Sampler Size: 49w x 43h Designer: Kell Smurthwaite, Kincavel Krosses Permissions: This design is copyright to Kell Smurthwaite and Kincavel Krosses You may use,…
Today’s free vintage knitting pattern is from Monarch Hand Knit Styles Book. 79 first printed in 1941, and is described thus. “The lacy pattern in front and sleeves makes this a dressy blouse for numerous occasions. Buttons up front to high neckline. Ribbed cuffs on short sleeves and at bottom finish the garment. Plain back.” Finished size 35″ bust Yarn: Monarch Ann Dora, which appears to be fingering weight Needles: UK 12 and 13, or 2.25mm and 2.25mm
Any easy was to spice up a plain cardigan – trim it with cross-stitch! This sweet little cardigan is from Sun-Glo Knitting Series 36, circa 1940s war-era. To fit: 32-34 inch bust Yarn: Fingering weight Needles: UK sizes
Isn’t this wreath the cutest! It’s from Needlework Illustrated No.215 (Dec 1952). It’s suggested as a way of giving the sewer in your life the gift of threads (who doesn’t need more haby supplies) but I think is a great way to make a sewing inspired wreath too! Thread the reels onto fancy cord, knot between the reels and finish with some holly trim – voila!
We all love a quick knit, and today’s free vintage knitting pattern is a quickly knit bolero (circa late 50s). Knit in reverse stocking stitch (i.e. the purl side is the right side) and in a textured DK weight yarn it’s unusual and very cute! To fit a 33, 35 or 37 inch bust, and requires 3.25mm and 4mm needles.
Want eye-catching and unusual – how about a tartan-edged cardigan with matching covered buttons? This design would be a really versatile way of adding a contrast colour to a garment. This lovely cardigan blouse has a nice textured stitch, and is finished with a fabric edge. I just wish the model didnt look so dour – I wonder if she’s trying her hardest to look like a grumpy matron and is trying not to laugh? To fit a 38 inch bust, knitted in fingering weight yarn.
I always find vintage textiles to be fascinating, but this haunting cross-stitch sampler from Elizabeth Parker, a troubled nineteenth century nurserymaid, is unusual in both its size and subject matter.
detail of Sari Life ©Marie Plakos
Did you know it is national scrap week? It is not. I made that up. But it should be a thing. I’m making it a thing. A bag of scraps… Read More
I wouldn't say it's my best work, especially the one I did there in the middle, but I think it's still pretty cute! Did this for a cute little Bella! It's on a long sleeved pink shirt. Embroidered tote for my Austin "Momma". For my sassy lil Mexican friend Liz. Subversive Cross Stitch pattern. For my mom's Dad's girlfriend. From an Andwabisabi pattern. For my camping friend Haylan, made from a WildOlive pattern. For Jessica from Cate Anevski patterns. For my onigiri loving friend from an Andwabisabi pattern. For my Mammy loving friend from vintage tea towel patterns. For my chefy friend Rebecca. I copied this, I admit it, from a friend on Flickr. Another one for Bella. I think it's an Aimee Ray pattern, but I can't remember. For my owl loving friend from an Andwabisabi pattern. For my feminist friend from a Radical Cross Stitch pattern. For my skull and pink loving friend, on the dreaded black aida cloth. Another Andwabisabi pattern. And for my whale loving friend. I can't remember where I got the pattern. There are more I still can't post just yet...but will soon! For the above patterns and other cute ones: http://cthulhucrochet.blogspot.com/ http://radicalcrossstitch.com/ www.subversivecrossstitch.com http://cateanevski.typepad.com/cateanevski/ http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildolive http://www.etsy.com/shop/andwabisabi?ref=top_trail
I’m chomping at the bit, waiting for Susan’s A Stitch in Time Volume 2 to come out (it was pushed back by a couple of months). She has regular updates on her blog, which is barely tiding me over. She posted a teaser picture of a 1930s Swagger Coat from her book, and I’m pretty sure that I have the original pattern from Corticelli. The original was knitted in ‘Scone Beige’ – what a fabulous colour name! Copyright Susan Crawford
Today’s free vintage knitting pattern is from a random Villawood Knitting booklet, sadly missing it’s cover…. I love the perky collar! To fit a 34 and 36″ bust
On the weekend we braved the crowds (and a Royal visit) to check out Sculpture By the Sea. It was so hot, muggy and packed with people – even at 9am! I would love these Easter Island heads – arnt they tiki-tastic? The heat really made me think about what to do with my hair (hello head scarf). I would really love to grow my hair into the hairstyle below – isnt it divine? It looks pretty easy to maintain as well. She’s from Stitchcraft June 1949. I think I’m going to take the picture with me when I go see my hairdresser in a few weeks. And here’s the knitting pattern for the top as well…
Good evening everybody, who love elegant and cute creations, this is often another nice chance to create this easy and beautiful shawl with their own hands in
And here’s Anna’s final patternbook from her mother’s collection – Twin-Prufe Series 144. I’ve previously shared a pattern from this booklet (Spring Magic, wow back in 2010), and can attest to it’s fabulousness. I believe it comes from the early 1950s. The booklet is filled with airy knits, perfect for Spring and lace lovers. All of the styles are to fit a 32-34 inch bust, with instructions for a 36 inch. I hope you enjoy these patterns (and Anna’s hard work), and the complete booklet is available as a PDF here at this link. (please note I have put a light watermark on them, only to stop people re-selling Anna’s copies)
I have a hunch that this would be a really fun knit – the bell texture stitch looks really interesting. This pattern comes from Twin-Prufe, but I can’t remember which one sorry! The button closure on the neck is super sweet too. This jumper has the options for long and short sleeves. To fit: 38-40 in bust Yarn: Fingering weight Needles: 3.25mm and 2.75mm
Alaina Varrone is an embroidery artist from New Haven, Connecticut. As she tells us, she was born in 1982 to a family of weirdos and storytellers, she uses this natural creativity to tell her own stories in thread’. Alaina Varrone is influenced by history, culture, and the esoteric, with a focus on strong female characters. […]
Listing is for a digital pattern for this cross stitch hoop. You will be able to print and use the pattern automatically. Finished cross stitch fits a 5" embroidery hoop. Stitched with two thread dmc thread and 14 count Aida cloth
It’s official: Needlework Pop Art needs a seat at the table in contemporary art. Remember the artist who revived an abandoned corner shop and filled it with over 4,000 hand-sewn grocery products? Well here’s another artist equally as mad and talented. Ulla-stina Wikander is a Swedish designer who, for the past 5 years, has been covering…
