Only new to your channel, but soooo glad to hear of your 1930s passion. Many channels seem to focus on 20s or 40s, but I love the long lines and femininity of the 30s. I'm learning lots from you. And, though I can and do knit, I'm tickled pink to find crochet fits so well into the era; so much easier!!
Thank you Sarah! Yes, I purposely learnt how to crochet so I could make jumpers. I wasn't interested in messing about making blankets, scarves or shawls as I knew I wouldn't use them. After attending a crochet workshop, I'd probably made my first jumper within about three months!
Thank you! I actually made the bow in red in the end but have made it completely detachable. When I have a bit of spare time (whenever that may be!) I'm going to make it in blue too. Then I can change it whenever I'm in the mood. x
You needn't be so nervous, you are an amazing crocheter :) Very inspirational. One day you will look back on this video and laugh. Wishing you great success with your podcasts.
I've truly enjoyed your other podcast. What I really like is the way you styled your hair, it is lovely and it makes you look very young. I've been reading your blog post, however, I think i really prefer your podcast.
How enchanting to find a Vintage crocheting Gal! I have a 1930's repro booklet that I have just looked through again and hope to make a lovely crocheted top from. Your peach project is very interesting...all of them! You are so talented and accomplish much w/your time. Will subscribe for more and look for your blog, too! xx
Hello! The knitting and crochet book was first published in the 1920's. (oops) It is by Bramcost Publications called Leach's Dainty Dresses and Jumpers. Some patterns are for the slim or "well-built" figures. LOL. The one I have in mind is for the "outsize figure"...and I am not slightly built either, so it may actually fit! =] Also, it is knit with the old shale/feather and fan knitting pattern, don't know why I thought it was crocheted. ? I'll be waiting until vacation in July/August to start it up and finish several things and play w/some sewing until then. I love that you are also a sewist. I really hope to see more of all your work/projects that you wish to share. My crocheting is very much household items and the least complicated as can be. Time to branch out!
Just found you. I love crocheting garments, but I pretty much only use Japanese patterns. I also love vintage anything, but I have never crocheted a really old vintage pattern. Love your red hair! I'm a ginger as well.
I just had to look up Japanese crochet patterns as they're a new one on me! I'm guessing you work from a chart, rather than reading a pattern. Vintage patterns are almost always just written text, but I do have one from the late 1940s which is a chart. It's quite amazing to look at and one day I hope to try to make it, although I have a huge to-do list before then! xx
Yes, lots of charts. I'm a visual person and found charts extremely helpful. I need to see what I'm making. If vintage patterns had charts I would love to try them out, but alas. I'll keep at perfecting my use of the Japanese charts. In my opinion their crochet designs are so much more beautiful than American options(I'm in the states). I have to study them quite a bit before I start, as you can't refer to any notes, as they are in Japanese, and unfortunately I don't read Japanese. Sometimes there is quite a bit of trial and error, but I 'usually' enjoy the challenge.
Omg I can totally relate to you. I’ve always wanted to make all my own clothes! And I looove vintage. The 50s are my go to. I just learned to knit a couple months ago, you can absolutely do it!!!!! 😄 i learned from here on TH-cam!!!
Thanks for the encouragement Kathleen! I'm absolutely determined to learn how to knit. It's really silly how it terrifies me so much because I'm confident crafter in so many other areas. I'll let you know how I get on. xx
Vintage Gal honestly I felt like knitting was my nemesis for so long. This year I was determined. I learned and it was slow going at first. I was knitting English style but got faster and was so tickled pink over it. Then a few months went by and people kept saying continental was faster and since my goal was a sweater for my husband I pushed to learn. I was so frustrated cuz I felt like I didn’t have enough fingers for it all. Now through practicing and being patient with myself, I am now half way through a sweater for my husband. (I actually hurt my hand cuz I guess I was “knitting too much”) You absolutely can do it! You will be so proud when you do!!! ❤️❤️
Really enjoyed this! I recently started working on a vintage style blanket and when I saw your podcast, I just had to watch! Thanks for sharing your projects. I’m really looking forward to seeing the peach color top completed! I know it’s a lot of work but I can see it’s going to be so worth it! Looking forward to your next podcast.
Oh wow, thank you so much! The knitting has stalled at the moment due to trying desperately to finish a cardigan for my holiday, but I'll definitely get back to it. x
Just found your podcast and loved it! I also subscribed so I can always know when you have new episodes up. You have sparked an interest for me to look into vintage crochet. I learned to crochet back in 1966 when I was 12 though didn't do a lot with it until about 20 years ago. I learned to knit 8 years ago. I would suggest an easy knit project, like a scarf, for you first project just to get used to the stitches. See you next time!
Thank you Terri! My problem with me is that I have to make something I will actually use or wear and a scarf, shawl or blanket just doesn't excite me. I was the same with crocheting. I tried to learn how to do it several times, just making a blanket or a scarf and I got bored, so wasn't interested. As soon as someone showed me how to read a pattern for a 1930s jumper and helped me get started, my interest was sparked immediately and I picked it up so quickly. I'll get there eventually with knitting, it just has to be the right project to get me going. x
Always knitting and not so much crochet. Good luck with your knitting by the way. I find it's not as quick as crochet but doesn't eat the yarn so much either. x
Enjoyed your podcast so much. I like all the things you have made. I crochet too, but have not tried to knit. I have mostly made scarfs & shawls. I have also made a lot of purses out of t shirt yarn. Everybody comments on them almost every time I go out. I have been making blankets recently. I wish I could try garments to wear like you. I am afraid they would not come out as good as yours. Your hair is pretty, too.
Thank you! You should give garments a go. I literally went straight into making them because I knew I wouldn't get much use out shawls and blankets. Your purses sound intriguing though. I can imagine they get a lot of interest. x
Hello! I just found you and i think you're brilliant, love the jumper. BTW grey days are the best for taking photos because the light shows the real color and more nitid.
Aw, thank you! Yeah, grey days in the summer are good but in the winter they're freezing and it's been particularly cold and wet here over the past few months. We have sunshine today though, yay! x
Haha! Congrats for the sunny day... Im currentely living in South America and looking foward to go back to Scotland and get some cold and snow. well, awesome channel!
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹☕️☕️ Just found you!! Love your podcast. Love anything Vintage I think we lived another life thats why we are so attracted to vintage. I love crochet over knitting. Crocheting is calming where Knitting to me is so stressful ;worried about fixing a mistake. Found interlac Tunisian crochet try it you will love it!!! I love the gauntlet sleeve & cuff I have 2 cashmere sweaters with those sleeves I'm obsessed also with the beautiful look. We definitely are from a different era. Look up Hygge!!! It's a lifestyle!! I just crocheted the most squishy dreamy wrap that is so Hygge comfy in bulky yarn. Best present to yourself. Enjoy crocheting. Looking forward to your next podcast. See you soon! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Thanks Maria! Yes, crocheting is much less stressful than knitting. If I make a mistake with knitting, and try and rip it back, I end up dropping stitches left, right and centre! I'm curious about Tunisian crochet, as well as hairpin crochet. When I get the chance I'll give both of them a go. x
Lovely podcast, looking forward to many more! A suggestion: you may want to try continental knitting style. My mum taught me to crochet first and knit second (using continental style) when I was a child. At first my tension was way wonky, etc. but I don't remember having too much trouble actually picking up the knit vs. purl stitch movements. This might have been because the way you hold the yarn and needles in continental is close to how you hold the hook and yarn when crocheting. Just an idea...maybe it will help. :)
Gorgeous finished objects and WIPS. Lots of ambitious plans for future projects too. I also cannot seem to manage to learn knitting. I think it's a left brain/right brain thing. Or maybe it's just an all thumbs kinda thing. But good luck! You do beautiful, beautiful work!!! The tweed yarn does not suit the red jumper pattern, imho. Now that plum (plume?) yarn would do it up nicely. I'm not much of an admirer of variegated colors. You know what you like though.
Back In the day crochet Alice, thank you, I really appreciate it! I think I’m going to go for the red bow. I’m currently working through weaving all of those horrible ends in right now. I’m so bored of doing them!
Yes, I have done crochet ribbing before, but I particularly wanted it knitted for the pieces in the video to keep them more authentic. If I was using a modern pattern it wouldn't bother me to do crochet ribbing instead. x
Dear VG I recently bought the pattern of the red crochet hat you made with the button detail. I’m wondering if you have made it in a raffia yarn . If so, what was your experience and your recommendations for crochet with raffia. Thanks.
I have the same crochet book (for the swagger sweater) and am also finding it great! Have done the knitted turban and WIP on the crochet wrap sweater at the beginning. Do you recall how much yarn the swagger sweater took? I assume you made the size as written?
Love the top you are wearing, looks so delicate. where do you get your vintage patterns from? I haven’t crocheted a garment since the 1960’s. But seeing your pieces I’m tempted to start again. I’m in Cambridgeshire.
Hi Kath, I can my vintage patterns all over the place. I'm very much someone who likes to hunt out original magazines and printed patterns and you find them anywhere, from flea markets to vintage fairs and from antique shops to junk shops. You occasionally find them in charity shops too. My advice is to always rummage underneath the tables in boxes full of papers, you'll never know what you might find! Alternatively there's loads of places online to buy PDF reprints of old patterns. Have a look at my blog post here - vintagegal.co.uk/vintage-craft/find-vintage-crochet-patterns/ - to find out where I get my reprints.
Thanks for the video! Really enjoyed it and now I want to find a lovely vintage crochet jumper to make! Any recommendations on patterns with a long ribbing on the body??
Hi! I'm a new subbie from california. Luv your coral peachie top, it's gonna look great on you. What pattern did you make your white top from? And......where do you get your fine thread from? I'm looking to your future podcasts, jeannie
Hi, thank you for subscribing, it's much appreciated! The white top I'm wearing is actually an original one made in the 1930s, which i bought from a friend of mine. She loves 1930s knitwear too, so always keeps an eye out for great pieces. The threads I use are either DMC Petra in size 3, 5, 10 or 20 or Puppets Eldorado in size 6, 10, 12 or 16. Rico Essentials and Scheepjes Sugar Rush and Sweet Treats are others I've bought but haven't yet used. I'm not sure where you are in the world but if you have a search on Google for those you're bound to find some in your region. x
Only new to your channel, but soooo glad to hear of your 1930s passion. Many channels seem to focus on 20s or 40s, but I love the long lines and femininity of the 30s. I'm learning lots from you. And, though I can and do knit, I'm tickled pink to find crochet fits so well into the era; so much easier!!
I love your enthusiasm! ands only 2 years crocheting & your making Jumpers! Congratulations~ I'll be back!
Thank you Sarah! Yes, I purposely learnt how to crochet so I could make jumpers. I wasn't interested in messing about making blankets, scarves or shawls as I knew I wouldn't use them. After attending a crochet workshop, I'd probably made my first jumper within about three months!
Vintage Gal I hear you about blankets etc.....I have no patience for 170 rows by 5 feet...lol
Great! Loved the projects!
The pillow is beautiful and I really like the jumper with the gauntlet sleeves. Very classy look.
Thank you! x
Good luck with the knitting.The bow should be blue.I too love 1930s Thank for a great Vlogg and blog.
Thank you! I actually made the bow in red in the end but have made it completely detachable. When I have a bit of spare time (whenever that may be!) I'm going to make it in blue too. Then I can change it whenever I'm in the mood. x
You needn't be so nervous, you are an amazing crocheter :) Very inspirational. One day you will look back on this video and laugh. Wishing you great success with your podcasts.
Aw, thank you, I really appreciate the support! x
I've truly enjoyed your other podcast. What I really like is the way you styled your hair, it is lovely and it makes you look very young. I've been reading your blog post, however, I think i really prefer your podcast.
Alethia Lovetosew thank you! It’s funny, my mum says I look older with my hair styled in the 1930s curls, so it’s nice to hear otherwise.
How enchanting to find a Vintage crocheting Gal! I have a 1930's repro booklet that I have just looked through again and hope to make a lovely crocheted top from. Your peach project is very interesting...all of them! You are so talented and accomplish much w/your time. Will subscribe for more and look for your blog, too! xx
Thank you Vanessa! Ooo, which book is it? I'm always on the hunt for new projects. I'd love to see what you make. x
Hello! The knitting and crochet book was first published in the 1920's. (oops) It is by Bramcost Publications called Leach's Dainty Dresses and Jumpers. Some patterns are for the slim or "well-built" figures. LOL. The one I have in mind is for the "outsize figure"...and I am not slightly built either, so it may actually fit! =] Also, it is knit with the old shale/feather and fan knitting pattern, don't know why I thought it was crocheted. ? I'll be waiting until vacation in July/August to start it up and finish several things and play w/some sewing until then. I love that you are also a sewist. I really hope to see more of all your work/projects that you wish to share. My crocheting is very much household items and the least complicated as can be. Time to branch out!
Just found you. I love crocheting garments, but I pretty much only use Japanese patterns. I also love vintage anything, but I have never crocheted a really old vintage pattern. Love your red hair! I'm a ginger as well.
I just had to look up Japanese crochet patterns as they're a new one on me! I'm guessing you work from a chart, rather than reading a pattern. Vintage patterns are almost always just written text, but I do have one from the late 1940s which is a chart. It's quite amazing to look at and one day I hope to try to make it, although I have a huge to-do list before then! xx
Yes, lots of charts. I'm a visual person and found charts extremely helpful. I need to see what I'm making. If vintage patterns had charts I would love to try them out, but alas. I'll keep at perfecting my use of the Japanese charts. In my opinion their crochet designs are so much more beautiful than American options(I'm in the states). I have to study them quite a bit before I start, as you can't refer to any notes, as they are in Japanese, and unfortunately I don't read Japanese. Sometimes there is quite a bit of trial and error, but I 'usually' enjoy the challenge.
Just found your podcast and so glad I did! Love everything about your channel.
Aw, thank you! x
HELLO FROM AMERICA(MOBILE, ALABAMA)!!!! I LOVE YOUR WORK IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE YOUR PODCAST!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!! THANK YOU!
Aw, thank you Eleni! x
I'm a big fan of crochet and I love your style x
Omg I can totally relate to you. I’ve always wanted to make all my own clothes! And I looove vintage. The 50s are my go to.
I just learned to knit a couple months ago, you can absolutely do it!!!!! 😄 i learned from here on TH-cam!!!
Thanks for the encouragement Kathleen! I'm absolutely determined to learn how to knit. It's really silly how it terrifies me so much because I'm confident crafter in so many other areas. I'll let you know how I get on. xx
Vintage Gal honestly I felt like knitting was my nemesis for so long. This year I was determined. I learned and it was slow going at first. I was knitting English style but got faster and was so tickled pink over it. Then a few months went by and people kept saying continental was faster and since my goal was a sweater for my husband I pushed to learn. I was so frustrated cuz I felt like I didn’t have enough fingers for it all.
Now through practicing and being patient with myself, I am now half way through a sweater for my husband. (I actually hurt my hand cuz I guess I was “knitting too much”)
You absolutely can do it! You will be so proud when you do!!! ❤️❤️
Absolutely brilliant! You are a complete natural and I really can't wait to see more! Carol Ann Vincent aka Delightindeco. X
I was even more worried about putting this one up than the last one as you can actually see me in it, so thank you so much!
I just found you and love your vlogs! Thank you for keeping me company!
Lovely pillow. Very ambitious sweater project!
Thank you! I've just finished the sweater and I'm completely in love with it, so it was worth all the hours of work.
Really enjoyed this! I recently started working on a vintage style blanket and when I saw your podcast, I just had to watch! Thanks for sharing your projects. I’m really looking forward to seeing the peach color top completed! I know it’s a lot of work but I can see it’s going to be so worth it! Looking forward to your next podcast.
Lovely work you do!! Thank you for this video 🤗🤗
Thank you so much! x
I get bored with some podcasts, but I loved yours :) Good luck with the Knitting. Don't give up x
Oh wow, thank you so much! The knitting has stalled at the moment due to trying desperately to finish a cardigan for my holiday, but I'll definitely get back to it. x
Lovely podcast lovely patterns. Thank you
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Nice podcast! I do like the podcast theme. The podcast name and music is gorgeous!
Thank you Pamela!
Just found your podcast and loved it! I also subscribed so I can always know when you have new episodes up. You have sparked an interest for me to look into vintage crochet. I learned to crochet back in 1966 when I was 12 though didn't do a lot with it until about 20 years ago. I learned to knit 8 years ago. I would suggest an easy knit project, like a scarf, for you first project just to get used to the stitches. See you next time!
Thank you Terri! My problem with me is that I have to make something I will actually use or wear and a scarf, shawl or blanket just doesn't excite me. I was the same with crocheting. I tried to learn how to do it several times, just making a blanket or a scarf and I got bored, so wasn't interested. As soon as someone showed me how to read a pattern for a 1930s jumper and helped me get started, my interest was sparked immediately and I picked it up so quickly. I'll get there eventually with knitting, it just has to be the right project to get me going. x
Subscribed to your blog which I discovered yesterday looking forward to some vintage crocheting 👍
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support.
Just found your podcast! Love!!!!!! So inspiring I love vintage patterns but have never tried
Aw, thank you so much! Vintage patterns take a bit of working out when it comes to yarns but they're great fun to do.
Lovely podcast. I've never tried crocheting garments but the patterns you showed are very tempting. I love your vintage look. Very neat. X
Thank you! You should give garments a go, some are surprisingly easy. x
Always knitting and not so much crochet. Good luck with your knitting by the way. I find it's not as quick as crochet but doesn't eat the yarn so much either. x
Enjoyed your podcast so much. I like all the things you have made. I crochet too, but have not tried to knit. I have mostly made scarfs & shawls. I have also made a lot of purses out of t shirt yarn. Everybody comments on them almost every time I go out. I have been making blankets recently. I wish I could try garments to wear like you. I am afraid they would not come out as good as yours. Your hair is pretty, too.
Thank you! You should give garments a go. I literally went straight into making them because I knew I wouldn't get much use out shawls and blankets. Your purses sound intriguing though. I can imagine they get a lot of interest. x
Hello! I just found you and i think you're brilliant, love the jumper. BTW grey days are the best for taking photos because the light shows the real color and more nitid.
Aw, thank you! Yeah, grey days in the summer are good but in the winter they're freezing and it's been particularly cold and wet here over the past few months. We have sunshine today though, yay! x
Haha! Congrats for the sunny day... Im currentely living in South America and looking foward to go back to Scotland and get some cold and snow. well, awesome channel!
I really enjoyed your video. I will be back to see what you're up to. Thanks
Thank you! I appreciate the support x
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Just found you!! Love your podcast. Love anything Vintage I think we lived another life thats why we are so attracted to vintage. I love crochet over knitting. Crocheting is calming where Knitting to me is so stressful ;worried about fixing a mistake. Found interlac
Tunisian crochet try it you will love it!!!
I love the gauntlet sleeve & cuff I have 2 cashmere sweaters with those sleeves I'm obsessed also with the beautiful look. We definitely are from a different era. Look up Hygge!!! It's a lifestyle!!
I just crocheted the most squishy dreamy wrap that is so Hygge comfy in bulky yarn. Best present to yourself. Enjoy crocheting. Looking forward to your next podcast.
See you soon! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Thanks Maria! Yes, crocheting is much less stressful than knitting. If I make a mistake with knitting, and try and rip it back, I end up dropping stitches left, right and centre! I'm curious about Tunisian crochet, as well as hairpin crochet. When I get the chance I'll give both of them a go. x
Good luck with the knitting!
Thank you!
Lovely podcast, looking forward to many more! A suggestion: you may want to try continental knitting style. My mum taught me to crochet first and knit second (using continental style) when I was a child. At first my tension was way wonky, etc. but I don't remember having too much trouble actually picking up the knit vs. purl stitch movements. This might have been because the way you hold the yarn and needles in continental is close to how you hold the hook and yarn when crocheting. Just an idea...maybe it will help. :)
Thank you Sonya! I will definitely look that up, although I do crochet in a way that isn't normal :) x
Gorgeous finished objects and WIPS. Lots of ambitious plans for future projects too. I also cannot seem to manage to learn knitting. I think it's a left brain/right brain thing. Or maybe it's just an all thumbs kinda thing. But good luck!
You do beautiful, beautiful work!!!
The tweed yarn does not suit the red jumper pattern, imho. Now that plum (plume?) yarn would do it up nicely. I'm not much of an admirer of variegated colors. You know what you like though.
Hi vintage gal loved your podcast I think the bow should be red it would look stunning
Back In the day crochet Alice, thank you, I really appreciate it! I think I’m going to go for the red bow. I’m currently working through weaving all of those horrible ends in right now. I’m so bored of doing them!
Beautiful work!
Thank you!
Use the blue as bow. looks better. love the vintage looks also. I can't knit either. I love working with tiny hooks.
I'm still undecided on the bow but i'm almost there with sewing it all together, then I'll finally make a decision :) x
Just found you through recommendation from TH-cam and you have a new subscriber!!
Really lovely episode and enjoyed it very much!!!
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Oh, thank you very much for subscribing! I really appreciate it. x
I would do the bow red with the other color to pinch it! 😄
That's exactly how I did it in the end. You can see the finished jumper on my blog - vintagegal.co.uk/vintage-craft/1930s-gingham-jumper-crochet/ xx
Vintage Gal I will have to go check it out!!!
Sorry for the late reply, we have been sick here at my house. I still am.
Hope you feel better soon! x
You can crochet ribbing. I do it on all of my sweaters.
Yes, I have done crochet ribbing before, but I particularly wanted it knitted for the pieces in the video to keep them more authentic. If I was using a modern pattern it wouldn't bother me to do crochet ribbing instead. x
Dear VG I recently bought the pattern of the red crochet hat you made with the button detail. I’m wondering if you have made it in a raffia yarn . If so, what was your experience and your recommendations for crochet with raffia. Thanks.
I have the same crochet book (for the swagger sweater) and am also finding it great! Have done the knitted turban and WIP on the crochet wrap sweater at the beginning. Do you recall how much yarn the swagger sweater took? I assume you made the size as written?
So beautiful 👌👌👌👌👌👌 now you have a new subscriber
Thank you very much! x
Hello, can you make a video or a post teaching how to crochet this sweater you show in the video pls?
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Love the top you are wearing, looks so delicate. where do you get your vintage patterns from? I haven’t crocheted a garment since the 1960’s. But seeing your pieces I’m tempted to start again. I’m in Cambridgeshire.
Hi Kath, I can my vintage patterns all over the place. I'm very much someone who likes to hunt out original magazines and printed patterns and you find them anywhere, from flea markets to vintage fairs and from antique shops to junk shops. You occasionally find them in charity shops too. My advice is to always rummage underneath the tables in boxes full of papers, you'll never know what you might find! Alternatively there's loads of places online to buy PDF reprints of old patterns. Have a look at my blog post here - vintagegal.co.uk/vintage-craft/find-vintage-crochet-patterns/ - to find out where I get my reprints.
Thanks for the video! Really enjoyed it and now I want to find a lovely vintage crochet jumper to make! Any recommendations on patterns with a long ribbing on the body??
Nice work. Will you be doing any crochet tutorials here?
Hi! I'm a new subbie from california. Luv your coral peachie top, it's gonna look great on you. What pattern did you make your white top from? And......where do you get your fine thread from? I'm looking to your future podcasts, jeannie
Hi, thank you for subscribing, it's much appreciated! The white top I'm wearing is actually an original one made in the 1930s, which i bought from a friend of mine. She loves 1930s knitwear too, so always keeps an eye out for great pieces. The threads I use are either DMC Petra in size 3, 5, 10 or 20 or Puppets Eldorado in size 6, 10, 12 or 16. Rico Essentials and
Scheepjes Sugar Rush and Sweet Treats are others I've bought but haven't yet used. I'm not sure where you are in the world but if you have a search on Google for those you're bound to find some in your region. x