I LOVE THAT CROCHET NECKWEAR BOOK!!! I’ve never crocheted neckwear before but love the vintage styles. You have inspired me to look for vintage crochet books and start making! Thanks much!
It's amazing, isnt it? I have a couple of these 1930s Coats neckwear crochet books and they're just so beautiful. I want to make everything! If you're interested, I did a post on my blog about where to find both free and paid for vintage patterns, which you can see here - vintagegal.co.uk/vintage-craft/find-vintage-crochet-patterns/. Most are reprints of originals, but they're a great resource to use. x
Oh my goodness I love ur hair ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ & I love the buttons buttons are very expensive especially antique and vintage ones like you have got they are very precious and I would love love love to collect vintage happens they are so lovely and you can use them for Shaws now a Shots that we crochet that’s what I would wear in a sweater
here in germany its bit difficult to find old crafting stuff. I think the people use it or throw it away when they clear out old households. Or its super expensive because of the "vintage" craze the hipsters have. Cool finds. Especially the craft magazines are hard to find. congratulations on these ;)
It's amazing what you find here, if you know where to look. Vintage is huge in the UK, so sellers know that people will be looking out for so many different bits and pieces like this. The vintage sewing magazines are around quite a lot, although the Butterick one is very rare. The vintage crochet magazines are few and far between but they can be found eventually. I always have a limit of how much I'll pay for them though, as some sellers try and sell them at ridiculous prices. x
I like to store remnants of ribbon on my vintage spools. The bows may have been on shoes beforehand. All great finds! I have similar Coats thread but with a see through box lid from a great aunt that has the next size down spools of cotton crochet thread in a variety pack.
Yes, I've seen ribbon wrapped around vintage reels, it looks lovely. The old Coats thread boxes are great, aren't they? I have the one shown in the video, plus one full of different colours, which are all size 40, so very tiny. I've also got a box of Cronit rayon thread from the 1930s, but its in a colour I don't think I'll ever use. It was a gift and a lovely box to have on display. x
Hello Cate, thank you for this second lovely video - it’s such a compliment to the fantastic blog! Your haul is really good - congratulations. The publications are especially interesting - I think you could definitely make the collar of your choice, you’re so talented. Maybe do a CAL with tiny hooks and thread, that way you’d have moral support and those of us who’re interested could join and encourage each other along. I’m sure I’m not the only one who learned how to crochet from their grandmother on those teeny tiny hooks. Thank you again and keep up the beautiful work!
Thank you so much Jill! I wanted my videos to work alongside the blog, not replace it completely, so it's good to hear I'm getting it right. I've never thought of hosting a CAL, mainly because so many crocheters I know won't use a hook smaller than about a 4mm. If people would be interested in doing a small fiddly 1930s project with me, then I'd definitely have a look into hosting one. It would have to be much later in the year though as I have lots planned to get done before the end of September! xx
I’m a new follower, I absolutely adore your videos. I would love to see your previous makes (like the blouse you’re wearing?), and your sewing pattern collection.
Aw, thank you for following Jessica and for your lovely comments. The item I'm wearing in this video is actually an original late 1930s dress that was homemade. It's so gorgeous with lots of change of direction of the stripes, so typical of that period. I will definitely have a look at featuring some of my old makes, perhaps go through the inspiration behind them, and my sewing pattern collection, although it's not that big compared to many people I know. :) xx
Another wonderful video, Cate. The excitement you have for the patterns is like watching myself! Except with me it's knitting books and patterns (along with every other vintage craft and none craft items I can get my hands on lol). I collect the odhams knitting books and have managed to pick up 6 in the last few weeks and have already got a list if knits I want to make. One of which is a vest in lace weight similar to the one you showed. Keep up with the videos as well as the blog I love it!
Aw, thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets all giddy about vintage patterns. I think I have an Odhams book from the late 1940s. I bought it because it was only about £2 and I loved the patterns in it. They're great books and the one I have has a couple of crochet patterns in it, but with my long to-do list, I don't think I'll ever get around to them! :) xx
Oh thank you! I was going out in the evening so decided to pin curl my hair overnight. I wear it straight most of the time because it's such a pain to do, but I always love it once it's all styled. xx
Hi cate I just came across you today and have watched in awe , I love your look and everything you have shown us , I have the same sewing machine as yours in the background on display in my house although it works still like a dream 😊please can you tell me what the small books are on top of your beautiful chest of drawers ? They look like my old childhood Enid Blyton books ? I just love everything vintage so have subscribed of cause looking forward to seeing more , I'm in uk so have been enjoying the sunshine these last few days also. Thank you for sharing all you do you look as elegant as all those ladies in the patterns 😊Amanda xx
Thank you Amanda! The top three books are indeed Enid Blyton books and are all from the early 70s. They were mine when I was a child and I recently grabbed them from my parents house before they ended up in a charity shop. Two are The Magic Faraway Tree and The Folk of the Faraway Tree, but I can't remember what the other one is! The bottom two books are original 1930s ones, Aunt Kate's Enquire Here and a one about beauty and exercise, but I can't remember the name. xx
Vintage Gal how lovely they were the best books weren't they , I could still sit down and re-read them now I loved naughty Amelia Jane lol but the magic faraway tree and the wishing chair were firm favourites 😊lovely to speak to you looking forward to your next video , Amanda xx
To find original ones you have to always keep an eye out for them, no matter where you go. I've found them in junk shops, car boot sales, vintage fairs, antique shops, online and many other places. It's also worth making sure friends and family know that you love vintage crochet because they'll often offer you ones that older relatives no longer want. If you're happy with PDF reproduction patterns then have a look at my blog post here - vintagegal.co.uk/vintage-craft/find-vintage-crochet-patterns/ where I have put together a big list of places to find them. Hope that helps!
That is a score when you found the Butterick pattern book and an actual pattern from it. I was just as excited that they came together. So fun.
I LOVE THAT CROCHET NECKWEAR BOOK!!! I’ve never crocheted neckwear before but love the vintage styles. You have inspired me to look for vintage crochet books and start making! Thanks much!
It's amazing, isnt it? I have a couple of these 1930s Coats neckwear crochet books and they're just so beautiful. I want to make everything! If you're interested, I did a post on my blog about where to find both free and paid for vintage patterns, which you can see here - vintagegal.co.uk/vintage-craft/find-vintage-crochet-patterns/. Most are reprints of originals, but they're a great resource to use. x
I love your videos. I just found them yesterday. Keep making them please!!
Thank you Sheryl. I will!
Enjoyed seeing all your great finds
Ahhhh I love the sewing machine you have in the back!!!
I love vintage sewing machines!!
Thank you! It's a Singer Model 28 hand crank from 1902, so she's very old but she still works beautifully. xx
Oh my goodness I love ur hair ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ & I love the buttons buttons are very expensive especially antique and vintage ones like you have got they are very precious and I would love love love to collect vintage happens they are so lovely and you can use them for Shaws now a Shots that we crochet that’s what I would wear in a sweater
Love your channel! Love vintage!
Thank you Theresa, I appreciate your support! x
Wonderful finds
Thank you!
I absolutely love this video! I could listen to you talk about pretty vintage things all day long, it's so relaxing. :) Keep up the great work, Cate!!
Thank you Emily! Trust me, I could talk about pretty vintage things all day long too. :) xx
here in germany its bit difficult to find old crafting stuff. I think the people use it or throw it away when they clear out old households. Or its super expensive because of the "vintage" craze the hipsters have. Cool finds. Especially the craft magazines are hard to find. congratulations on these ;)
It's amazing what you find here, if you know where to look. Vintage is huge in the UK, so sellers know that people will be looking out for so many different bits and pieces like this. The vintage sewing magazines are around quite a lot, although the Butterick one is very rare. The vintage crochet magazines are few and far between but they can be found eventually. I always have a limit of how much I'll pay for them though, as some sellers try and sell them at ridiculous prices. x
I like to store remnants of ribbon on my vintage spools. The bows may have been on shoes beforehand. All great finds! I have similar Coats thread but with a see through box lid from a great aunt that has the next size down spools of cotton crochet thread in a variety pack.
Yes, I've seen ribbon wrapped around vintage reels, it looks lovely. The old Coats thread boxes are great, aren't they? I have the one shown in the video, plus one full of different colours, which are all size 40, so very tiny. I've also got a box of Cronit rayon thread from the 1930s, but its in a colour I don't think I'll ever use. It was a gift and a lovely box to have on display. x
Hello Cate, thank you for this second lovely video - it’s such a compliment to the fantastic blog! Your haul is really good - congratulations. The publications are especially interesting - I think you could definitely make the collar of your choice, you’re so talented. Maybe do a CAL with tiny hooks and thread, that way you’d have moral support and those of us who’re interested could join and encourage each other along. I’m sure I’m not the only one who learned how to crochet from their grandmother on those teeny tiny hooks. Thank you again and keep up the beautiful work!
Thank you so much Jill! I wanted my videos to work alongside the blog, not replace it completely, so it's good to hear I'm getting it right. I've never thought of hosting a CAL, mainly because so many crocheters I know won't use a hook smaller than about a 4mm. If people would be interested in doing a small fiddly 1930s project with me, then I'd definitely have a look into hosting one. It would have to be much later in the year though as I have lots planned to get done before the end of September! xx
I’m a new follower, I absolutely adore your videos. I would love to see your previous makes (like the blouse you’re wearing?), and your sewing pattern collection.
Aw, thank you for following Jessica and for your lovely comments. The item I'm wearing in this video is actually an original late 1930s dress that was homemade. It's so gorgeous with lots of change of direction of the stripes, so typical of that period. I will definitely have a look at featuring some of my old makes, perhaps go through the inspiration behind them, and my sewing pattern collection, although it's not that big compared to many people I know. :) xx
Another wonderful video, Cate. The excitement you have for the patterns is like watching myself! Except with me it's knitting books and patterns (along with every other vintage craft and none craft items I can get my hands on lol). I collect the odhams knitting books and have managed to pick up 6 in the last few weeks and have already got a list if knits I want to make. One of which is a vest in lace weight similar to the one you showed. Keep up with the videos as well as the blog I love it!
By the way I absolutely love your hair!
Aw, thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets all giddy about vintage patterns. I think I have an Odhams book from the late 1940s. I bought it because it was only about £2 and I loved the patterns in it. They're great books and the one I have has a couple of crochet patterns in it, but with my long to-do list, I don't think I'll ever get around to them! :) xx
Oh thank you! I was going out in the evening so decided to pin curl my hair overnight. I wear it straight most of the time because it's such a pain to do, but I always love it once it's all styled. xx
More please 💘
Lovely video. So nice to see what you found at the haul. Your blouse is really pretty. Did you sew it?
It's actually an original late 1930s dress that I bought from Maggie Mae's Vintage in Shropshire, UK. It's gorgeous and beautifully hand sewn. x
Hi cate I just came across you today and have watched in awe , I love your look and everything you have shown us , I have the same sewing machine as yours in the background on display in my house although it works still like a dream 😊please can you tell me what the small books are on top of your beautiful chest of drawers ? They look like my old childhood Enid Blyton books ? I just love everything vintage so have subscribed of cause looking forward to seeing more , I'm in uk so have been enjoying the sunshine these last few days also. Thank you for sharing all you do you look as elegant as all those ladies in the patterns 😊Amanda xx
Thank you Amanda! The top three books are indeed Enid Blyton books and are all from the early 70s. They were mine when I was a child and I recently grabbed them from my parents house before they ended up in a charity shop. Two are The Magic Faraway Tree and The Folk of the Faraway Tree, but I can't remember what the other one is! The bottom two books are original 1930s ones, Aunt Kate's Enquire Here and a one about beauty and exercise, but I can't remember the name. xx
Vintage Gal how lovely they were the best books weren't they , I could still sit down and re-read them now I loved naughty Amelia Jane lol but the magic faraway tree and the wishing chair were firm favourites 😊lovely to speak to you looking forward to your next video , Amanda xx
Ah yes, the third book is The Wishing Chair! How could I have forgotten? xx
We had a load of these from an old woman's house clearance
Geoff Joffy oh wow, really? What did you do with them?
How can i find a few vintage crochet books
To find original ones you have to always keep an eye out for them, no matter where you go. I've found them in junk shops, car boot sales, vintage fairs, antique shops, online and many other places. It's also worth making sure friends and family know that you love vintage crochet because they'll often offer you ones that older relatives no longer want. If you're happy with PDF reproduction patterns then have a look at my blog post here - vintagegal.co.uk/vintage-craft/find-vintage-crochet-patterns/ where I have put together a big list of places to find them. Hope that helps!