1970's Crochet - Women's Day Granny Square Booklet

It would seem that Granny squares are considered fashionable again, not only in terms of gorgeous throws and blankets to adorn your abode but also to adorn your body!

Meadham Kirchhoff’s rainbow crochet jumper and dress from Topshop
(Image source & further reading Deramores blog)

So to ensure you all stay ahead of the fashion curve, todays booklet is dedicated to all things Granny Square and my, there are a lot of ways to use them. Enjoy!

1973 Jan Women's Day 

Any One Can Do The Granny Square

Another simply amazing booklet from the Katie Parnell Collection, Kindly shared by her lovely daughter Jenny!

Free 1970's Granny Square Booklet Here

It is a large file so it may take a little while to download

1960's Knitting & Crochet - Sweaters

This is another fabulous booklet from the Katie Parnell Collection kindly shared by her daughter Jenny

Free Knitting & Crochet Booklet Here

1970's Knitting - Cable Jumpers and Cardigans

I was contacted recently by the very lovely Jenny who had found some patterns from her Moms (Katie Parnell) collection and wanted to share them with you all, how lovely of her!

The first in the set comes from an unnamed early 1970's cable Jumpers and Cardigans knitting pattern book. Enjoy!

30-40" Bust

Free 1970's Knitting Patterns Here

1930's Sewing - Fortune Teller Dress

Fortune Teller Dress

Free size / Self Draft

Now you may think I've gone potty but I think this would make a simple yet fabulous 1930's draped evening dress

Created by BurdaStyle 

This pattern is now being sold for 99c rather than for free 

Burda Fortune Teller Dress Sewing Pattern Here

You will need to register for free with BurdaStyle to download

1970's Sewing - Silk Caftan

Silk Caftan

Self Draft / All Sizes

Created by BurdaStyle 

This pattern is now being sold for 99c rather than for free 

Burda Silk Caftan Sewing Pattern Here

You will need to register for free with BurdaStyle to download

1970's Sewing - Lace Poncho

Lace Poncho

Self Draft / All Sizes

Created by BurdaStyle

This pattern is now being sold for 99c rather than for free 

Burda Poncho Sewing Pattern Here

You will need to register for free with BurdaStyle to download

1940's Knitting - Coloured Snood

Coloured Snood

Yet another treat from the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme

Free Knitting Pattern Here

1940's Crochet - Top Knot Garland

Top Knot Garland

Kindly shared by Emily From the fabulous livin Vintage

Free 1940's Crochet Pattern Here

1960's Sewing - Pinnies 'n' Things

Pinnies 'n' Things

Kindly reproduced by The Perfect Nose

Free Sewing pattern Here

1950's Crochet - Crochet Your Guy a Tie

1952 Crocheted Tie

Kindly shared by Emily From the fabulous livin Vintage

Free 1950's Crochet Pattern Here

1940's Crochet - Beau Monde Hat & Bag

1946 Beau Monde Hat & Bag

Kindly shared by Emily From the fabulous livin Vintage

Free 1940's Crochet Pattern Here

1910's Sewing - Gummed Tape Dress Form

Gummed Tape Dress Form

1914

Kindly reproduced by The Perfect Nose

Free Booklet PDF Here

1970's Sewing - Fur Shrug

Fur Shrug

34-44" Bust

Created by BurdaStyle 

Free Sewing Pattern Here

You will need to register for free with BurdaStyle to download

1950's Sewing - Practical Dress Design

Practical Dress Design

1954

Kindly reproduced by The Perfect Nose

Free Sewing Booklet PDF Here