Show us your vintage knitting and crochet!

[Deleted member 12480]

ohh okay i just read your pm and felt very confused! Aargh, Kate, that is so lovelylylylylylyly kind of you, but as i hear how annoying it is to make things for others, i wouldn't want to put you through that just for me! :') i feel so honoured.

 

[Smuterella]

A couple of questions...

Kate - did you have any problems with the pattern? I've heard dradful things about errors in the book andf so haven't tried knitting anything yet.

also - does anyone have any seaming tips - i've got two projects to seam this weekend and am terrified. both a lace knits and I was wondering if I could use normal cotton rather than the self wool to reduce bulk which will be clearly visible.

Any ideas? tips?

 

[Kate O Potato]

Kate - did you have any problems with the pattern? I've heard dradful things about errors in the book and so haven't tried knitting anything yet.

I can't recall finding any errors in my pattern. I've seen a couple of them listed on Ravelry, so if I make another pattern in the future, I'll check on there to see if anyone has listed any faults.

 

[Smuterella]

thanks - that would be great - I think I might try this one soon!

 

[Smuterella]

Aha! checked Ravelry - there is an error in the first row of the main pattern but thats it. Phew!

 

[Miss Tuppence]

Here are some of mine (not recent) ….my recent knitted lovelies are still in a bag ready to be sewn up- icky job!

bit blurred the last one oh, and huge!

more info on me blog!

 

[Amie]

That is gorgeous. Where did you get that yarn?

 

[Amie]

Earlier than our era, but just crocheted this. The original 20s pattern was a bed jacket, but I added the sleeves and button. Looks more Edwardian to me.

 

[Crafty Doll]

Not knit from a vintage pattern... and I wouldn't doubt if you've seen dozens of different versions of this capelet, but this this little piece will go well with many of my vintage dresses when it starts to get a bit chilly out.

I love that I can use my vintage brooches as the closure.

 

[ZombieGirl]

Love that I_Heart_Vintage! Looks great with the brooch!

 

[Crafty Doll]

Thanks ZombieGirl!

 

[vintage_jayhawk]

Adorable! I dig your tats!

 

[deadpandiva]

What beautiful things you all are making. I wish I could knit. I crochet a little but the last time I tried my hands ached. I ordered a custom made 40's sweater. If it fits I am going to order more 40's and 30's styles.

 

[ZombieGirl]

My attention span is far too short for any type of needlework... I'm a total instant gratification type of girl. How sad is that?

 

[de-stressed]

I crocheted a christening dress a few years back that turned out wonderful. I'm not sure if it is considered vintage or not as it did not come from an old pattern but I have to say, around where I live you don't see christening dresses very much anymore. Not sure if others find that as well.
I would post a pic of it if I could remember how to [huh]
I can't knit to save my life but have always found knitted pieces to be much more finished looking in general than crochet ones.

 

[Miss Tuppence]

That is gorgeous. Where did you get that yarn?

I’m afraid I bought it in a local charity shop so I don’t know where it originally came from. All it stated inside the cone was that it was mercerised cotton. Sorry I cannot be of more help.

 

[Crafty Doll]

Thanks vintage_jayhawk

 

[Puzzicato]

I'm not sure if it is considered vintage or not as it did not come from an old pattern but I have to say, around where I live you don't see christening dresses very much anymore. Not sure if others find that as well.

My cousins (almost 6 and almost 12 ) were christened in the Victorian lace dress that their mother, grandfather and great grandfather had worn, but they are the only times I have seen a christening dress.

 

[de-stressed]

Same for me Puzzicato, my kids were the only ones I have seen since I can remember to ever wear one.

Ok, here's my dress.. turned out a lot larger than I had planned for it to be and is now safely stored away for who knows when.

 

[BoPeep]

This is so fun, Miss Tuppence! Love the colors!