Queen Victoria's granddaughter Alexandra, the last czarina of Russia, was an extremely gifted needlewoman and loved knitting, crocheting and embroidery. She sold her own works for charity. Many pictures show her in her mauve boudoir, with a crochet project in her hand. She taught her daughters, too. One of the Queen Victoria's daughters founded the Royal School of Needlework which has a fantastic reputation until today. Loved the video!!!!
Oh wow!!! Thank you so very much for sharing so of that! Was lucky enough to go to the Victoria and Albert museum when we were in London in April and thoroughly enjoyed it! You might like that video as well: th-cam.com/video/WlWxq-MADJQ/w-d-xo.html
I just finished watching the 1900s house, and in that series the family (who lives in a Victorian house with Victorian technology for several months) started going stir crazy once they were able to afford a house cleaner and suddenly had much more free time (but they weren’t crafters). I can 100% understand why Victorian houses were covered in crocheted lace simply to give them something to do throughout the day. I feel like I’d fit right in! Lol
The bit about instructions not including how to turn a heel, how to increase/decrease, etc. reminds me of old sewing patterns that expect the reader to understand when/how to use interfacing (if at all), interpreting pattern piece markings, etc. It's interesting to see how these things have evolved from necessary household skills to hobbies.
My digging into Victorian crafts has been in tatting. My grandparents married in 1910 after graduating from medical school. Grandpa was a doctor and did Tatting. Grandma was a nurse and did crochet and embroidery. My mom learned to tat from him and learned embroidery from her. Mom couldn't slow down enough for me to learn tatting. But eventually I was able to learn to do it. I started teaching myself all kinds of handwork in high school. I cycle through what I do every few years. I love learning new things. I really liked this video.
Thank you so much for the intriguing look into the history of crochet and knitting! It was very informative and interesting to learn about why there were so many handmade items during my great-great grandmother's time on the throne. I'm only a distant relation, so no tiara for me, but it's a proud heritage. I used to live in Asheville and knew Mr. George Cecil and his brother, George, who were George Vanderbilt's grandsons. They were lovely British gentleman and I loved them dearly. Thanks for a well made video!
I lived in Pennsylvania when I was younger. I use to go "barning" or "picking" then sell the stuff at antique shops in other parts of the country. (I was a cross-country trucker at the time.) I would go up to farms that had the time worn look and ask if they had old stuff they wanted to get rid of/sell. Some folks would run me off, some would let me pick for a few hours or a day, others would ask me to come back as many times as I wanted and still others would load me down just to get stuff off their property. A few of them fed me! Lol. I was so skinny back then. Good times. Often I would find trunks full of tatted, crochet, knit, woven and knotted items. The most impressive was a beautiful and intricate 156"x 60" tatted and crocheted table cloth from the late 1800's. I took it into a dealer in NYC that thought I didn't know what I had. He was a poor poker player though. I split the profit with a sweet old irish lady that showed love in the form of pastries. God rest her soul. I don't miss getting chased by raccoons, possums, and angry territorial roosters though.
Oh my goodness! What an amazing life you've lived!!! Wow! Thank you for sharing that with me! And I'm so glad you knew what a treasure you had in that tablecloth! Wow! 💓
Very interesting, as I get older I find all this history facts and style very interesting. my grandma was a knitter, she knitted all her sweaters with no patterns. When I was younger I didn't know to appreciate it, regret it very much today. Thanks for sharing
I’m in the same boat as y’all. I didn’t appreciate my grandma and great grandmas crochet when I was younger as much as I do now and sadly can’t talk to either one about it since they’re gone now. Any time I use one of my great grandmas dish cloths that she crocheted (only by feel when she went blind) I hold back tears and hope that she can see me from heaven crocheting my little heart out and enjoying it as much as she did.
My Irish granny made so many cable knit sweaters without a pattern. Happily I still have two of the sweaters she made for me and my kids love to wear them ❤❤❤
Mm there's something about history that fills my soul. It's so emotional because of the connection to those who came before us and how we see so much of ourselves in them. It makes me feel so nostalgic. I think that's why I love crochet so much, it feels like paying homage to a time where industriousness, quality and values really abounded. I wish I was born in the Victorian era.
Just this year I knitted my first pair of socks and was able to scratch that off my bucket list. What made my sock making experiencing interesting was the introduction to the Magic Loop 32" circle knitting needle. It is a knitting experience completely different then any other knitting experience I had before. I stayed away from making socks until then because of double pointed four needles required to knit a pair of socks which mentally transferred to me time it would take picking up stitches I had dropped. After you learn the technique which might take a day or two to catch on with all the foreign maneuvering of the circular needle which requires memory and getting used to anything foreign. My first sock was done "toe up." I used "Bamboo Pop Sock" yarn made of bamboo fiber that lets the sock breath. Magic Loop sock Tutorials can be found on You Tube if any one is interested but beware it could become addictive.
I have been hearing more and more about the magic loop for sock knitting! I'm comfortable with DPNs but I think I would prefer magic loop! I've been told that The Crazy Sock Lady here on TH-cam has great tutorials!! Now I just need to get some pretty yarn!! 💖
@@EliseRoseCrochet Pretty yarn makes the "investment in time" more rewarding when socks are completed. Thanks for the tour of the Vanderbilt Mansion. It was so interesting I looked for a few other tours of the mansion you tube and they too were interesting. I subscribed to your channel so looking forward to your next episode. Until then take care.
We are almost neighbors! I’m about an hour and a half away in Kingsport, TN and come up to Asheville several times every year. I’m looking forward to the Vintage Market coming up in March! I’ve been knitting for years and just started making amigurumi and found your TH-cam. I’ve really enjoyed watching but especially this week while being sick. Your dolls are beautiful and I just ordered yarn to make that little sunburst granny square blanket! So pretty! Thanks for sharing!!
The Rhubarb Crumble wrap! It's lovely in those colours! It does look very vintage in those colours. I've made it but used a deep teal and a dark steel blue. A baby camel and silk mix, omg, the nicest yarn I've ever used!
I love everything Victorian! This was a very delightful and informative video. I grew up seeing my mother, Grandmother, and aunts crocheting and embroidering. I have inherited 99 pieces of crochet and 75 embroidered linens from my grandmother and aunt. They are my most precious possessions. I grew up around antiques that my mother collected. Among her antique books are two volumes of Peterson's Magazine from 1864 and 1867. As a child these books always fascinated me, especially the clothing and lacework. Yes, the crochet instructions are quite confusing and they do seem to assume that you are an expert crocheter who knows what they are implying. by their instructions. Thank God for those who have translated the patterns into modern terms. Thank you for this wonderful look at Victorian times.
This video spoke directly to my soul! My husband and I have seasons passes to Biltmore. In 2019 when they had the Downton Abbey Exhibit, I went to see it 4 times! I absolutely LOVE this era. The estate for us is just an hour away. You need to look into their Valentine's 3 course dinner at the Bistro starting later this week....(today is 2/5/22)
I loved hearing your story on Irish famine. Pretty common knowledge right? But I'm 62 yrs old and never ever heard the lace making saved many many familys!!! Brought tears to my eyes as I to have Irish heritage too.
Love Biltmore House. Lived in Greenville, SC for many years and visited Biltmore House as a homeschooling field trip for kids. Add the crochet/knit history was a real treat. Thank you!
I have searched for crochet history on line and not found anything this informational. I thoroughly enjoyed this and now have a completely new respect for the art. Thank you for this beautiful video. I will look into the resources you mentioned. So excited! Thanks again, much appreciated!
Love everything Victorian, so thank you for the detailed video on the subject of crochet and knitting. I work at both, so appreciate anything from that era ,as they made some beautiful and intricate work. A lot of this fine work was done by candlelight too. A fabulous tour of the building, I love it. Wow, what a library. Amazing - every room is wonderful. The Vanderbilts were the luckiest people going. It is fantastic. Thank you from the U.K.
I appreciate your video so much. It was nice to step back in time and relive the beauty and flavor of that era. I am a long time crocheter and knitter. I've been known to stretch the boundaries a bit when I crocheted the seats for a lawn chair and a baby stroller. I was fortunate to find quite a few crochet books from the early 1900's, the oldest being from 1906. I agree with you in that the instructions are very hard to decipher but the pictures have provided much inspiration. Again, thank you for sharing that lovely video with us and would love to see more in the future.
I'm impressed!!! I have a knitting pattern book from the 1950s and there are patterns in it for underwear!! I cannot imagine wool undies being comfortable!! 🧶🧶🧶
Very interesting and well-done video! Thank you! Yes! Please make videos about knitting and crochet patterns across the different eras of history. I love to collect them and re-create them.
I have some original Godey's magazines, and find it totally fun to do the patterns. Of course, I have crocheted for decades!! I haven't done socks yet, for lots of reasons. Glad you had such a fun visit to Biltmore.
I am very interested in historical knitting, crocheting and also nalbinding! I'm so happy that your channel showed up in my recommendations and with this video! What a beautiful home they built... the intricate details are fascinating. What impressed me the most though was with the scale of the rooms, they were able to still keep a cozy, welcoming atmosphere! That is not easy to do in a place so large!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! The Biltmore is absolutely incredible! It really does feel warm and cozy! I've never been at Christmas, but I've heard the decorations are magical! ⭐🎄❤
I love the Victorian era, so I found your video to be wonderful! I also crochet and tat lace, and seeing some of the interior of that magnificent home was sp special. Thank you !
Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Would love to crochet and tat lace!! Sounds beautiful!! And the home is absolutely magnificent! You're so very welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
I knit, crochet, tat, and all sorts of needlework as well. Although I’ve been more focused on knitting and sewing lately. I’ve got to get back to tatting and designing more tatting patterns! Don’t you just love the variety that we can do!
Two of my favorites knitting 🧶 and the Biltmore. One of my favorite places. Been there many times. Best at Christmas 🎅. Totally enjoyed the history of knitting 🧶/crochet
Elise, Thank you for such a beautiful, well put together video. I feel like I've been to the Vanderbilt home now! And all the Victorian era facts were fascinating as well. I really appreciate all the work you put into your lovely videos. They're always a delight!
I was at work when this dropped and I was SO tempted to try and sneak away to watch but thought I would wait until I got home. It was worth the wait. I was able to read the blog post which only made me more excited to get home to watch the video. Beautiful video. Your content makes me happy ❤️
That was great Elise! Yes I love Victorian needlework and find it very interesting also. We've been to the Biltmore. Wow, what a wonderful place. Thanks so much for sharing and anytime you want to revisit this subject would be wonderful. I have crocheted lace for pillow cases and find it very lovely.
I loved this video. Thank you for sharing the tour of Biltmore. We just finished reading the Serafina book series and it was fun to see so many of the rooms mentioned in the books.
We have visited the Biltmore House a few times, once during the Christmas season. It was decorated beautifully! This was such an interesting video! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your tour of Biltmore, Elise! I love these travel log videos, or yours!! You need your own show on History channel!! I really enjoyed this!!
I cannot love this video enough. I live in Marion and have never been to Biltmore it’s definitely a dream of mine but I’ve just never had the money to go. Thanks for the wonderful history lesson and preview of this gorgeous home. ❤
I love history!! And learning how people lived. Now I know how they crocheted and knitted!! I would love to know more! Thank you for the information. I'll be ding some research for sure!!
@@EliseRoseCrochet I used to live in a small town called Murphy North Carolina. It was for a very short time but I believe it's close to Asheville. I'd like to go back sometime! If I do I'd love to visit that museum you showed in your video!!
Really interesting video! :) I wish we could learn fun facts like this, about queen Victoria and Irish crochet at school instead of boring battles and wars. The Biltmore Estate looks gorgeous, thanks for sharing your trip!
Haha! Yes, two and a half hours is a day trip for us! Ireland is one of my top bucket list of places to visit! My ancestors are from Connacht, which I believe is on the west coast. 🍀🍀🍀
Thank you so much for this incredible history lesson! It was so interesting to learn about knitting and crochet during the Industrial Revolution. Yes, the Biltmore Estate is on my bucket list!!
Wow. So beautiful. And the manor house was fantastic. Such an amazing way to live! Thanks for all the amazing facts. I'm always interested in the history of crochet. And I love history in general.❤❤❤❤
Thank you for posting, it was very interesting. I am originally from Hungary , my childhood home was filled with those crocheted tablecloth.,furniture covering. I still have some of the pieces , that she made.now I am interested in this intricate crocheting. Thanks for the post.
we have been going to Biltmore since 1993 and every year it gets bigger and better! New things to do and see, places to eat and stay, lovely art shows, the gardens! The idea of translating the old patterns to our way of knitting or crocheting today is fascinating! Thanks for this lovely episode! Blessings from NE Tennessee!
Wow, that's a shame, I missed out on antique patterns , oh no how do I find that ? that's amazing I would never stop if I had that, please show me, that means everything to me. you know what ? if it was up to me I would still dress the way they did in the Victorian era, love Victorian everything, from furniture to clothing to the household items, everything. love it thank you for sharing.
Loved that, Thank you. I have an old book of Cluny Lace patterns and would dearly love a modern translation of the patterns, it is the most adorable crochet lace. Irish crochet is outstanding, Pinterest show many wedding dresses made using that method. Your shawl is gorgeous.
Thank you, I will take your advice and check out Pinterest Irish crochet. That book sounds very fascinating I would love to see what that looks like. neat very fascinating stuff thank you for sharing.
Wow! Wow! WOW!!!!!!! Thank you for such a fascinating video! It was a fun pack from start to finish!!! Loved it so much and would love to see more just like it!!! Great history information in all aspects!!! I was filled with happiness throughout the whole video!!!
I lived in Ashville for several years. Biltmore at Christmas was a yearly tradition. Fun fact, the house in the movie Ritchie rich was the Biltmore estate.
@@EliseRoseCrochet they go all out at Christmas time, it's a magical experience. The last year we were there they had a ginger bread house competition and you'd be amazed at some of the entries, some were as tall as me and I'm not a short man.
What a lovely video, these are very cute projects you are showing! But I am really touched by Jersey's story. My healtfelt, deepest condolences for your great loss! I have two cats which came from shelters and I totally understand how you must be feeling. But also, I am very happy that Jersey was able to enjoy 6 years with a really loving and caring family who took him as he was. The first years that we had our two cats, my dad used to ask me: why didn't you get animals with less baggage? You could have gotten fresh ones, with less emotional and physical baggage (That is actually what he said!). I always replied: I am used, too. I have hidden scars, strange habits and lots of baggage, just like anybody else and just like myself. But you know what? You guys made Jersey blossom, you made him whole again and gave him a very nicely packed big bag of love that his soul will carry with him always, where ever he is. Thanks so much! Greetings from Germany and kisses to all your pets!
Thank you so very much. Your kind words made me tear up. We still miss him terribly and it does bring me comfort to know that he knew he was loved and cherished. I'm so happy you got the cats with baggage too. It's so worth it. 💓💓
Thanks so much Elise. I really enjoyed this video. I had no idea Queen Victoria made all this possible for all of us. I loved the tour of the home. Its beautiful. I have never looked into Victorian patterns but I'm game if you are willing to show us. Your shawl is a beautiful piece that will become an heirloom. Take care🙂
I had no idea either!!! If I ever get the courage to do knit or crochet an authentic Victorian pattern, I will definitely bring you all along for the ride!!
Thank you for all the work you put into such an interesting video. What a great textile history lesson and being in COVID lockdown in Victoria ,Australia , the ‘house’ tour was like a mini vacation. I have some vintage knitting books from the 1950 ‘s that have lovely stylish and elegant patterns. It would be great to have some more knitting and crocheting history or information videos, maybe on different eras or significant knitters or styles or textiles etc… I’m sure you won’t be short of ideas .
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and the tour! I will definitely start thinking about more historical knitting and crocheting. I find the topic fascinating and would love to learn more! And of course, whatever I learn, I will share with you all!! 💖
The 1950's is when I learned to knit, taught by my great Grandma. I have some knitting and crochet patterns from the late 1890's that I inherited from my aunt, who taught me to crochet.
I am down the road a little bit, just over the state line from Asheville in Greenville, SC. I go to Asheville all the time, but haven't been to the Biltmore Estate since I was a little girl. Thank you for sharing your visit with us & I would love to see some Victorian crochet projects.
I did enjoy your video. Beautiful home and lace items. I love the Victorian era. Thank you for your video. I love to crochet. I knit also But crochet is what I do most.
@@EliseRoseCrochet Elise, thank you for the quick response..i have family in Raleigh NC 😊👍...i would love to purchase the crochet Baby doll in your video, do you sale them?
Whew - very interesting - I've been to the Biltmore in Asheville, NC - built in late 1800's and completed in1895 - very modern for the era. It is the largest home in the USA. The tour of the property is awesome and historical.....
Thank you for this tour. It’s not something I would travel a great distance to see, yet I loved your presentation of the Biltmore. It was as if I were there! That shawl! It looks great on you. From my experience of making things for people, I think of them with every stitch, with love. Your friend loves you a LOT!!! If you find other historical information pieces on knitting or crocheting of the same kind of interest, I would gladly watch those videos! Blessings!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the information and the tour! The history of crocheting and knitting is so interesting! Will share more as I learn more! ❤️❤️❤️
This was such a great video! Love history and it would be so fun to learn about how different historical times influenced knitting/crocheting and vice versa.
I visited the Biltmore years ago and I now am living in Raleigh area. The gardens were amazing and I was so fascinated by the pool. Hard to believe people lived like that. They were installing Xmas decorations when we were there which I guess goes on for months. Thanks for the memory!
Very nice video. I'm an avid crocheter and love the history of yarn crafts. I've tried following some of the old patterns from the antique pattern library and wow is it a challenge. This was the first video of yours that I've seen. It was a suggestion from YT and now I'm going to check out some of your other vids.
I love the patterns and fashions from the 1930s. There are such exquisite details to them like unique collars and necklines. I am plus sized so I would like to translate some of these patterns into ones that would fit and flatter a "fluffy" person like me!
I crochet and knit. I love the doilies! I have made several table clothes. I am a shabby chic kind of lady. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.
Hugs across the ocean to you lovely lady from over here in Yorkshire 💖 What an interesting episode, I love hearing about the history of crafting and that house is amazing too. Take care and keep sharing your joy 🧶🧵🌼💕🌸
I've always loved antiques and watching and reading historical things. I would love to crochet that wrap for my mom. She would love it! I want one to. Its beautiful. Is there a video for it? Mama's birthday is coming up in September. What a gift that would be!
Hello! I'm so glad you liked the video. I don't know of a video for how to make the wrap, but you can find a link to the pattern in the description box! Hope that helps! 🧶🧶🧶
My husband and I toured Biltmore aestate on our honeymoon 11 years ago and were blown away by it. Such a fascinating place! There is nothing like that here in Australia!
My parents house (the house I grew up in) is a Victorian semi detached villa and my Dad is restoring the formal sitting room. It'll look great when it's finished. We have a museum close to us (the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum) and it has old Irish cottages and some workshops with looms. Occasionally they hold demonstrations on crafts and I have tried Irish lacework, it is so difficult, I don't know how people can tell all the bobbins apart. They also have 2 looms that still work and can create woollen fabric and linen fabric. It's fascinating, you'd love it.
I found another blog or it found me about vintagecrochet and she is attempting to make the items from old publications I think it is. Called just vintage. I also have magazines called Old Time Crochet from the 1980s that. Reprinted the patterns with more modern terms.i have attempted some of these but not quite proficient because I taught myself how to crochet from right handed instructions and some times the diagrams are hard to interpret when you are lifted but I knit right handed because my girl scout troop went for lessons at department store
WONDERFUL!!! This was said in a sing songy voice with a height at the end and a tilbe...... Wonderful. Really. This is amazing and a lot of information. Thank you. I Love to crochet. LOVE TO CROCHET>!!! Many of these items looked tatted as well. I can't knit. I tried and gave it up at about 12 years old. I Love to Sew and Crochet. And hopefully soon to Weave!!! Will you do a video on Victorian Weaving? That would be Wonderful. Just a thought.
Thank you for sharing all about the Victorian knitting an Crochet era facts! I find it so interesting too! There is so much beauty to take in at the Biltmore Estates! Your shawl was beautiful! Take care and bee safe!
I'm a textile artist and everything in my home pretty much is covered with something or other I made. My mom calls it "shmatta decorating" (shmatta is Yiddish for rag) ;-) She means it lovingly though! I guess I am a Victorian at heart!
Queen Victoria's granddaughter Alexandra, the last czarina of Russia, was an extremely gifted needlewoman and loved knitting, crocheting and embroidery. She sold her own works for charity. Many pictures show her in her mauve boudoir, with a crochet project in her hand. She taught her daughters, too.
One of the Queen Victoria's daughters founded the Royal School of Needlework which has a fantastic reputation until today.
Loved the video!!!!
Oh wow!!! Thank you so very much for sharing so of that! Was lucky enough to go to the Victoria and Albert museum when we were in London in April and thoroughly enjoyed it! You might like that video as well: th-cam.com/video/WlWxq-MADJQ/w-d-xo.html
I just finished watching the 1900s house, and in that series the family (who lives in a Victorian house with Victorian technology for several months) started going stir crazy once they were able to afford a house cleaner and suddenly had much more free time (but they weren’t crafters). I can 100% understand why Victorian houses were covered in crocheted lace simply to give them something to do throughout the day. I feel like I’d fit right in! Lol
I loved that series!! So interesting!! I think I would have fit in as well! 💖
And I’d be your tea drinking neighbor lol
The bit about instructions not including how to turn a heel, how to increase/decrease, etc. reminds me of old sewing patterns that expect the reader to understand when/how to use interfacing (if at all), interpreting pattern piece markings, etc. It's interesting to see how these things have evolved from necessary household skills to hobbies.
That is a very interesting observation! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🪡🧵
My digging into Victorian crafts has been in tatting. My grandparents married in 1910 after graduating from medical school. Grandpa was a doctor and did Tatting. Grandma was a nurse and did crochet and embroidery. My mom learned to tat from him and learned embroidery from her. Mom couldn't slow down enough for me to learn tatting. But eventually I was able to learn to do it. I started teaching myself all kinds of handwork in high school. I cycle through what I do every few years. I love learning new things. I really liked this video.
Oh wow!!! What an amazing family you have!! Thank you so much for sharing their story with us!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 🧶🧶🧶
I have some incredibly fine tatting done by my great-grandmother (who was born in 1892). I can only aspire to work with thread that fine.
I have never been able to get the hang of tatting!
Thank you so much for the intriguing look into the history of crochet and knitting! It was very informative and interesting to learn about why there were so many handmade items during my great-great grandmother's time on the throne. I'm only a distant relation, so no tiara for me, but it's a proud heritage. I used to live in Asheville and knew Mr. George Cecil and his brother, George, who were George Vanderbilt's grandsons. They were lovely British gentleman and I loved them dearly.
Thanks for a well made video!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing!! Sounds like you've lived a very interesting life!! ❤️❤️❤️
I lived in Pennsylvania when I was younger. I use to go "barning" or "picking" then sell the stuff at antique shops in other parts of the country. (I was a cross-country trucker at the time.) I would go up to farms that had the time worn look and ask if they had old stuff they wanted to get rid of/sell. Some folks would run me off, some would let me pick for a few hours or a day, others would ask me to come back as many times as I wanted and still others would load me down just to get stuff off their property. A few of them fed me! Lol. I was so skinny back then. Good times.
Often I would find trunks full of tatted, crochet, knit, woven and knotted items. The most impressive was a beautiful and intricate 156"x 60" tatted and crocheted table cloth from the late 1800's. I took it into a dealer in NYC that thought I didn't know what I had. He was a poor poker player though. I split the profit with a sweet old irish lady that showed love in the form of pastries. God rest her soul. I don't miss getting chased by raccoons, possums, and angry territorial roosters though.
Oh my goodness! What an amazing life you've lived!!! Wow! Thank you for sharing that with me! And I'm so glad you knew what a treasure you had in that tablecloth! Wow! 💓
Very interesting, as I get older I find all this history facts and style very interesting.
my grandma was a knitter, she knitted all her sweaters with no patterns. When I was younger I didn't know to appreciate it, regret it very much today. Thanks for sharing
I know how you feel! My grandmother was an amazing crocheter and I didn't appreciate it. So wish I could sit and talk with her about it now. ❤️❤️❤️
I’m in the same boat as y’all. I didn’t appreciate my grandma and great grandmas crochet when I was younger as much as I do now and sadly can’t talk to either one about it since they’re gone now. Any time I use one of my great grandmas dish cloths that she crocheted (only by feel when she went blind) I hold back tears and hope that she can see me from heaven crocheting my little heart out and enjoying it as much as she did.
My Irish granny made so many cable knit sweaters without a pattern. Happily I still have two of the sweaters she made for me and my kids love to wear them ❤❤❤
Mm there's something about history that fills my soul. It's so emotional because of the connection to those who came before us and how we see so much of ourselves in them. It makes me feel so nostalgic. I think that's why I love crochet so much, it feels like paying homage to a time where industriousness, quality and values really abounded. I wish I was born in the Victorian era.
I totally get what you mean. Thinking about the women who came before me and if they loved crocheting and knitting inspires me so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Just this year I knitted my first pair of socks and was able to scratch that off my bucket list.
What made my sock making experiencing interesting was the introduction to the Magic Loop 32" circle knitting needle. It is a knitting experience completely different then any other knitting experience I had before. I stayed away from making socks until then because of double pointed four needles required to knit a pair of socks which mentally transferred to me time it would take picking up stitches I had dropped. After you learn the technique which might take a day or two to catch on with all the foreign maneuvering of the circular needle which requires memory and getting used to anything foreign. My first sock was done "toe up." I used "Bamboo Pop Sock" yarn made of bamboo fiber that lets the sock breath. Magic Loop sock Tutorials can be found on You Tube if any one is interested but beware it could become addictive.
I have been hearing more and more about the magic loop for sock knitting! I'm comfortable with DPNs but I think I would prefer magic loop! I've been told that The Crazy Sock Lady here on TH-cam has great tutorials!! Now I just need to get some pretty yarn!! 💖
@@EliseRoseCrochet Pretty yarn makes the "investment in time" more rewarding when socks are completed. Thanks for the tour of the Vanderbilt Mansion. It was so interesting I looked for a few other tours of the mansion you tube and they too were interesting. I subscribed to your channel so looking forward to your next episode. Until then take care.
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
I LOVE magic loop. Life changing.
Yes PLEASE more Victorian and possibly pattern tutorials! This was awesome !
This was one of my favorite videos to make! So much fun!! 🧶🧶🧶
We are almost neighbors! I’m about an hour and a half away in Kingsport, TN and come up to Asheville several times every year. I’m looking forward to the Vintage Market coming up in March! I’ve been knitting for years and just started making amigurumi and found your TH-cam. I’ve really enjoyed watching but especially this week while being sick. Your dolls are beautiful and I just ordered yarn to make that little sunburst granny square blanket! So pretty! Thanks for sharing!!
Awww! I have a friend from Kingsport! Hope you're feeling better soon! 🌻
Please do more crochet history! I loved this! It was fantastic. Thank you
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I plan on making more!! 💓
Loved learning about the history of crochet! We so often discuss the present and future of crochet, but it’s great to know where we’ve come from.
I so enjoy the history of things! So glad you liked the video! ❤️❤️❤️
The Rhubarb Crumble wrap! It's lovely in those colours! It does look very vintage in those colours. I've made it but used a deep teal and a dark steel blue. A baby camel and silk mix, omg, the nicest yarn I've ever used!
I was so blown away when Helen sent the shawl to me. I will treasure it always! 💓
@@EliseRoseCrochet it's a stunning shawl, one of my favourites
I love everything Victorian! This was a very delightful and informative video. I grew up seeing my mother, Grandmother, and aunts crocheting and embroidering. I have inherited 99 pieces of crochet and 75 embroidered linens from my grandmother and aunt. They are my most precious possessions. I grew up around antiques that my mother collected. Among her antique books are two volumes of Peterson's Magazine from 1864 and 1867. As a child these books always fascinated me, especially the clothing and lacework. Yes, the crochet instructions are quite confusing and they do seem to assume that you are an expert crocheter who knows what they are implying. by their instructions. Thank God for those who have translated the patterns into modern terms. Thank you for this wonderful look at Victorian times.
Thank you so very much for sharing!! Sounds like you have some real treasures there!! 🧶🧶🧶
Oh yes I'm very interested. I'm an avid crotchter. Thank you for showing us some of Biltmore castle as it is on my bucket list to do.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 💖
Hi Barbara.
How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today.
This video spoke directly to my soul! My husband and I have seasons passes to Biltmore. In 2019 when they had the Downton Abbey Exhibit, I went to see it 4 times! I absolutely LOVE this era. The estate for us is just an hour away. You need to look into their Valentine's 3 course dinner at the Bistro starting later this week....(today is 2/5/22)
I totally missed the Downton Abbey exhibit! I bet that was incredible!! The Valentine's dinner sounds wonderful! I'm so glad you liked the video!! ❤❤❤
I loved hearing your story on Irish famine. Pretty common knowledge right? But I'm 62 yrs old and never ever heard the lace making saved many many familys!!! Brought tears to my eyes as I to have Irish heritage too.
Elise you look gorgeous!! I love history, and crochet and knitting, so of you combine them - I am delighted!! Thank you!! Xx
Thank you so very much! I really enjoyed making this video and doing the research! ❤️
Love Biltmore House. Lived in Greenville, SC for many years and visited Biltmore House as a homeschooling field trip for kids. Add the crochet/knit history was a real treat. Thank you!
I think Greenville, SC is even closer to Asheville than we are in the Charlotte area! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 🍄🌻💓
Yes, my Aunt lives in Carlotte...Matthews, actually.
I have searched for crochet history on line and not found anything this informational. I thoroughly enjoyed this and now have a completely new respect for the art. Thank you for this beautiful video. I will look into the resources you mentioned. So excited! Thanks again, much appreciated!
I'm so very glad you enjoyed the video! I really enjoyed making it! 💓
Love everything Victorian, so thank you for the detailed video on the subject of crochet and knitting. I work at both, so appreciate anything from that era ,as they made some beautiful and intricate work. A lot of this fine work was done by candlelight too. A fabulous tour of the building, I love it. Wow, what a library. Amazing - every room is wonderful. The Vanderbilts were the luckiest people going. It is fantastic. Thank you from the U.K.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. The Vanderbilts were indeed a lucky group! 💖
I appreciate your video so much. It was nice to step back in time and relive the beauty and flavor of that era. I am a long time crocheter and knitter. I've been known to stretch the boundaries a bit when I crocheted the seats for a lawn chair and a baby stroller. I was fortunate to find quite a few crochet books from the early 1900's, the oldest being from 1906. I agree with you in that the instructions are very hard to decipher but the pictures have provided much inspiration. Again, thank you for sharing that lovely video with us and would love to see more in the future.
I'm impressed!!! I have a knitting pattern book from the 1950s and there are patterns in it for underwear!! I cannot imagine wool
undies being comfortable!! 🧶🧶🧶
Great video! I loved all the fascinating info about the Victorian time knitting and crocheting! And what a majestic place to visit!
Thank you so much! It is such a gorgeous place! 💖
Very interesting and well-done video! Thank you! Yes! Please make videos about knitting and crochet patterns across the different eras of history. I love to collect them and re-create them.
That's my plan! I'm already thinking about all the different time periods! 💖
I have some original Godey's magazines, and find it totally fun to do the patterns. Of course, I have crocheted for decades!!
I haven't done socks yet, for lots of reasons.
Glad you had such a fun visit to Biltmore.
Oh I bet those old magazines are such a treasure! The Biltmore really is such a gorgeous and inspiring place to visit! 🌺🌼🌻
My mom has been to the Biltmore estate and LOVED it. She's told me all about it, so it was fun to see some of it for myself from your video😊
That's wonderful! It's a magnificent place!! 💘
I am very interested in historical knitting, crocheting and also nalbinding! I'm so happy that your channel showed up in my recommendations and with this video! What a beautiful home they built... the intricate details are fascinating. What impressed me the most though was with the scale of the rooms, they were able to still keep a cozy, welcoming atmosphere! That is not easy to do in a place so large!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! The Biltmore is absolutely incredible! It really does feel warm and cozy! I've never been at Christmas, but I've heard the decorations are magical! ⭐🎄❤
I love the Victorian era, so I found your video to be wonderful! I also crochet and tat lace, and seeing some of the interior of that magnificent home was sp special. Thank you !
Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Would love to crochet and tat lace!! Sounds beautiful!! And the home is absolutely magnificent! You're so very welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
I knit, crochet, tat, and all sorts of needlework as well. Although I’ve been more focused on knitting and sewing lately. I’ve got to get back to tatting and designing more tatting patterns! Don’t you just love the variety that we can do!
@@witatter1 That is amazing! It is wonderful that there are so many different ways to express ourselves!
Two of my favorites knitting 🧶 and the Biltmore. One of my favorite places. Been there many times. Best at Christmas 🎅. Totally enjoyed the history of knitting 🧶/crochet
Thank you! I want to go at Christmas sometime! 💖
Elise, Thank you for such a beautiful, well put together video. I feel like I've been to the Vanderbilt home now! And all the Victorian era facts were fascinating as well. I really appreciate all the work you put into your lovely videos. They're always a delight!
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
I was at work when this dropped and I was SO tempted to try and sneak away to watch but thought I would wait until I got home. It was worth the wait. I was able to read the blog post which only made me more excited to get home to watch the video. Beautiful video. Your content makes me happy ❤️
Awww! Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and post! I had a great time learning everything and the dressing up part too! 😂
That was great Elise! Yes I love Victorian needlework and find it very interesting also. We've been to the Biltmore. Wow, what a wonderful place. Thanks so much for sharing and anytime you want to revisit this subject would be wonderful. I have crocheted lace for pillow cases and find it very lovely.
The Victorian era is so incredibly interesting with all the beautiful handiwork! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! ❤️❤️❤️
I loved this video. Thank you for sharing the tour of Biltmore. We just finished reading the Serafina book series and it was fun to see so many of the rooms mentioned in the books.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! ❤️❤️❤️
We have visited the Biltmore House a few times, once during the Christmas season. It was decorated beautifully! This was such an interesting video! Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I've never been to the Biltmore at Christmas but it's on my bucket list! 🎄🎄🎄
I just found your channel!! LOOOOOOOVE this video. You're a wonderful show host and your videos are so fun. Looking forward seeing more!😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so very much! 💖
Loved this educational vlog on Victorian yarn arts. I toured the Biltmore 3 decades ago. Amazing and fascinating place
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! It really is such an amazing place! ❤️❤️❤️
This is totally fascinating. You obviously put a great deal of research into this video. I learned SO much. Thank you!
Thank you so very much! I really enjoyed making the video!! ❤️❤️❤️
What colors of yarn were available in the victorian era?
Wow. What a great video to learn the history of crochet and knitting. Ty I always look forward to watching your next video. 🌤☀️🌦
Thank you so much! I really do enjoy learning more about the history of crocheting and knitting too! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi cloudy.
How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today.
Thank you for sharing your tour of Biltmore, Elise! I love these travel log videos, or yours!! You need your own show on History channel!! I really enjoyed this!!
Haha!! Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💕
I cannot love this video enough. I live in Marion and have never been to Biltmore it’s definitely a dream of mine but I’ve just never had the money to go. Thanks for the wonderful history lesson and preview of this gorgeous home. ❤
Awww! I hope you get to go someday!! ❤️❤️❤️
I love history!! And learning how people lived. Now I know how they crocheted and knitted!! I would love to know more! Thank you for the information. I'll be ding some research for sure!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! History really is so interesting! There is so much to know! ❤️❤️❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet I used to live in a small town called Murphy North Carolina. It was for a very short time but I believe it's close to Asheville. I'd like to go back sometime! If I do I'd love to visit that museum you showed in your video!!
@@awest3737 It's so gorgeous in that area!
Really interesting video! :) I wish we could learn fun facts like this, about queen Victoria and Irish crochet at school instead of boring battles and wars. The Biltmore Estate looks gorgeous, thanks for sharing your trip!
I could not agree more! If they had shared this type of information in school, I would have paid more attention!! 😂
Lol, "only a 2 and a half hour drive...." in Ireland that brings you to the other side if the country🤣
Haha! Yes, two and a half hours is a day trip for us! Ireland is one of my top bucket list of places to visit! My ancestors are from Connacht, which I believe is on the west coast. 🍀🍀🍀
Thanks a lot for this video, I love history and so much more if its about origin of stichtes, crochet, etc.. Please, consider making more! ☺👏👏👏
I think I will!! I've been surprised how many people have been interested in this video!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you so much for this incredible history lesson! It was so interesting to learn about knitting and crochet during the Industrial Revolution. Yes, the Biltmore Estate is on my bucket list!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 🧶🧶🧶
That was a treat. Thank you. I love the Victorian look. If I could buy a fancy home I would get a Victorian one and deck it out richly.
Me too!!!! I love Victorian homes!!! 💖💖💖
Thank you for the tour and info! Loved it all! Thanks so much for the Victorian era knitting and crochet facts and resources, fascinating 😊🥰
I'm so glad you liked it! I find it totally fascinating too! 🌻🌼🌺
Wow. So beautiful. And the manor house was fantastic. Such an amazing way to live! Thanks for all the amazing facts. I'm always interested in the history of crochet. And I love history in general.❤❤❤❤
I enjoyed this so much. I have always been fascinated with Victorian needlework and decor. I would love to learn more.
Thank you for posting, it was very interesting.
I am originally from Hungary , my childhood home was filled with those crocheted tablecloth.,furniture covering.
I still have some of the pieces , that she made.now I am interested in this intricate crocheting.
Thanks for the post.
Oh how wonderful! I'm sure they are all so lovely! I'm so glad you liked the video! 🌺🌼🌻
The Victorian era is so fascinating! The needlework and decor are so gorgeous! So glad you enjoyed the video! 🌻🌼🌺
we have been going to Biltmore since 1993 and every year it gets bigger and better! New things to do and see, places to eat and stay, lovely art shows, the gardens! The idea of translating the old patterns to our way of knitting or crocheting today is fascinating! Thanks for this lovely episode! Blessings from NE Tennessee!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! There are so many things we've never done at the Biltmore and I definitely want to go back around Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄
@@EliseRoseCrochet Every season there has its charms! I discovered today the Fabel Knitwear podcast, it has lots of lovely vintage garments
Oh thank you for sharing that!!! Will definitely check that one out!! 🧶🧶🧶
So much history and beautify. I loved this video, thank you!!!
I'm so very glad you liked it! 💓
Hi Judy.
How are you feeling today I hope your day is as bright as your pretty smile today.
Very interesting and well done video, Elise. Enjoyed watching this.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💓
Thank you for all the links to the antique patterns! That is so exciting to learn about the origins of crochet! Wonderful video! 😄👍
The antique patterns are amazing!!! And it's wonderful that people are translating them! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow, that's a shame, I missed out on antique patterns , oh no how do I find that ? that's amazing I would never stop if I had that, please show me, that means everything to me. you know what ? if it was up to me I would still dress the way they did in the Victorian era, love Victorian everything, from furniture to clothing to the household items, everything. love it thank you for sharing.
@@judithginn1631 Hello! You will find links to everything in the description box! Hope that helps!
Any suggestions for modern books of those victorien patterns? Loved this. What a home! Thanks for the tour.
I have a couple of suggestions on the description box! Also check out Engineering Knits on TH-cam. She has a lot of great resources!! 💗💗💗
Loved that, Thank you. I have an old book of Cluny Lace patterns and would dearly love a modern translation of the patterns, it is the most adorable crochet lace. Irish crochet is outstanding, Pinterest show many wedding dresses made using that method. Your shawl is gorgeous.
Oh those patterns sound lovely!!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you, I will take your advice and check out Pinterest Irish crochet. That book sounds very fascinating I would love to see what that looks like. neat very fascinating stuff thank you for sharing.
Wow! Wow! WOW!!!!!!! Thank you for such a fascinating video! It was a fun pack from start to finish!!! Loved it so much and would love to see more just like it!!! Great history information in all aspects!!! I was filled with happiness throughout the whole video!!!
Awww! I'm so very glad you enjoyed the video! 💓
I lived in Ashville for several years. Biltmore at Christmas was a yearly tradition. Fun fact, the house in the movie Ritchie rich was the Biltmore estate.
I would love to go at Christmas! And I had no idea that it was in that movie!! ✨
@@EliseRoseCrochet they go all out at Christmas time, it's a magical experience. The last year we were there they had a ginger bread house competition and you'd be amazed at some of the entries, some were as tall as me and I'm not a short man.
@@The_Scriggles Wow!!
That was so interesting. Thank you. I'm an knitter/crocheter myself.
I"m so glad you enjoyed it! 💓
What a lovely video, these are very cute projects you are showing!
But I am really touched by Jersey's story. My healtfelt, deepest condolences for your great loss! I have two cats which came from shelters and I totally understand how you must be feeling. But also, I am very happy that Jersey was able to enjoy 6 years with a really loving and caring family who took him as he was.
The first years that we had our two cats, my dad used to ask me: why didn't you get animals with less baggage? You could have gotten fresh ones, with less emotional and physical baggage (That is actually what he said!). I always replied: I am used, too. I have hidden scars, strange habits and lots of baggage, just like anybody else and just like myself.
But you know what? You guys made Jersey blossom, you made him whole again and gave him a very nicely packed big bag of love that his soul will carry with him always, where ever he is.
Thanks so much! Greetings from Germany and kisses to all your pets!
Thank you so very much. Your kind words made me tear up. We still miss him terribly and it does bring me comfort to know that he knew he was loved and cherished. I'm so happy you got the cats with baggage too. It's so worth it. 💓💓
I am interested in Victorian knit and crochet. I have a small collection of original patterns from that era that I picked up in antique stores, etc.
What a treasure you have!! 💓
Thanks so much Elise. I really enjoyed this video. I had no idea Queen Victoria made all this possible for all of us. I loved the tour of the home. Its beautiful. I have never looked into Victorian patterns but I'm game if you are willing to show us. Your shawl is a beautiful piece that will become an heirloom. Take care🙂
I had no idea either!!! If I ever get the courage to do knit or crochet an authentic Victorian pattern, I will definitely bring you all along for the ride!!
@@EliseRoseCrochet thanks Elise!🙂
Wonderfully done. My adult daughter is named Lacey after Victorian lace
Awww! That is beautiful! 💖💖💖
Thank you for all the work you put into such an interesting video. What a great textile history lesson and being in COVID lockdown in Victoria ,Australia , the ‘house’ tour was like a mini vacation. I have some vintage knitting books from the 1950 ‘s that have lovely stylish and elegant patterns. It would be great to have some more knitting and crocheting history or information videos, maybe on different eras or significant knitters or styles or textiles etc… I’m sure you won’t be short of ideas .
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and the tour! I will definitely start thinking about more historical knitting and crocheting. I find the topic fascinating and would love to learn more! And of course, whatever I learn, I will share with you all!! 💖
The 1950's is when I learned to knit, taught by my great Grandma. I have some knitting and crochet patterns from the late 1890's that I inherited from my aunt, who taught me to crochet.
This is so wholesome!
Thank you so much! ❤️
I am down the road a little bit, just over the state line from Asheville in Greenville, SC. I go to Asheville all the time, but haven't been to the Biltmore Estate since I was a little girl. Thank you for sharing your visit with us & I would love to see some Victorian crochet projects.
I did enjoy your video.
Beautiful home and lace items. I love the Victorian era. Thank you for your video. I love to crochet.
I knit also
But crochet is what I do most.
You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 💓
Yes i am intrested in victorian paterns with the ingeniring translation, I will like to make a triangle shawl, like the one on your video.
Thank you.
Thank you!! It's such a pretty shawl! 💖
Great video, it would be nice to see more of the Victorian crochet, i would love to see your shawl in more detail..thank you for sharing ⚘🍃
Thank you so much! 💕
@@EliseRoseCrochet Elise, thank you for the quick response..i have family in Raleigh NC 😊👍...i would love to purchase the crochet Baby doll in your video, do you sale them?
@UC5%E2%98%BA%E2%98%BAL8Ur1BVffxgiY_54X2g3g Thank you! No, I'm currently not selling any toys! I will announce if/when I reopen my Etsy shop.
@@EliseRoseCrochet ok thank you, im very new to the crochet world still learning, I look forward to your reopening ⚘🍃
Wow, what an amazing place......I love vintage items, they truly are beautiful....x
It is an extraordinary place! I love vintage items too! 🌻🌼🌺
Whew - very interesting - I've been to the Biltmore in Asheville, NC - built in late 1800's and completed in1895 - very modern for the era. It is the largest home in the USA. The tour of the property is awesome and historical.....
It really is a magnificent place! ❤️
Thank you for this tour. It’s not something I would travel a great distance to see, yet I loved your presentation of the Biltmore. It was as if I were there!
That shawl! It looks great on you. From my experience of making things for people, I think of them with every stitch, with love. Your friend loves you a LOT!!!
If you find other historical information pieces on knitting or crocheting of the same kind of interest, I would gladly watch those videos!
Blessings!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the information and the tour! The history of crocheting and knitting is so interesting! Will share more as I learn more! ❤️❤️❤️
Would love to see more of these patterns. Thank you 🧶
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! 💖
This was such a great video! Love history and it would be so fun to learn about how different historical times influenced knitting/crocheting and vice versa.
Thank you so much! That's something I've been thinking about doing! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for wonderful tour and the history of crochet. I would love to try out a Victoria crochet pattern.
You're so welcome! 💖💖💖
This is so interesting! So well researched and factual. Thank you so much! I'd like to see more of historical video about crafts around the internet.
Thank you so much!! 🧶🧶🧶
I loved this video! I definitely love hearing the history of knitting and crocheting from different eras!
Me too! It's so interesting! 💓🌻🍄
I visited the Biltmore years ago and I now am living in Raleigh area. The gardens were amazing and I was so fascinated by the pool. Hard to believe people lived like that. They were installing Xmas decorations when we were there which I guess goes on for months. Thanks for the memory!
I've never been to the Biltmore at Christmas! I bet its amazing! It is hard to imagine how people lived like that! ❤
Yes I am very interested in VICTORIAN everything thanks so much for this information and the video 🕊🕊I really enjoyed it
I'm so very glad you liked it!! I love the Victorian era as well! 💖
Very nice video. I'm an avid crocheter and love the history of yarn crafts. I've tried following some of the old patterns from the antique pattern library and wow is it a challenge. This was the first video of yours that I've seen. It was a suggestion from YT and now I'm going to check out some of your other vids.
Yes, those patterns are quite challenging! The small type is such an issue as well! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 🧶🧶🧶
I love the patterns and fashions from the 1930s. There are such exquisite details to them like unique collars and necklines. I am plus sized so I would like to translate some of these patterns into ones that would fit and flatter a "fluffy" person like me!
Oooh! That sounds amazing!! 💞
The history of it all is so amazing! Love this Elise! Adding the Biltmore to the bucket list🥰
Oh Katie! The Biltmore is incredible! And the history behind crocheting and knitting is completely fascinating! ❤️❤️❤️
You are a great orator and storyteller! I loved watching this video
Thank you so much! ❤️
I crochet and knit. I love the doilies! I have made several table clothes. I am a shabby chic kind of lady. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.
Oooh! I love shabby chic!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I absolutely LOVE anything Victorian! Thank you for this beautiful and fascinating video.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️❤️❤️
I live about 2 hours from Asheville. I’ve been to the Biltmore about a dozen times! One of my favorite places to visit 💕
It's just so beautiful there! 💖
Hugs across the ocean to you lovely lady from over here in Yorkshire 💖 What an interesting episode, I love hearing about the history of crafting and that house is amazing too. Take care and keep sharing your joy 🧶🧵🌼💕🌸
Thank you so much, Sarah-Jane! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️❤️❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet 💖
What a wonderful tour! Two of my children were born in Raleigh and I always wanted to visit there when we were living in Wake Forest.
It is absolutely gorgeous! I want to visit again during Christmas! I've heard it's magnificent with all the decorations! 🎄🎄🎄
Very interested and informed. I toured Biltmore, Christmas Candlelight’s Tour, many years ago. Very best.
Ty for the video.👍🥰
I would love to go at Christmas! I bet it is magical! 🎄
I've always loved antiques and watching and reading historical things. I would love to crochet that wrap for my mom. She would love it! I want one to. Its beautiful. Is there a video for it? Mama's birthday is coming up in September. What a gift that would be!
Hello! I'm so glad you liked the video. I don't know of a video for how to make the wrap, but you can find a link to the pattern in the description box! Hope that helps! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet I wish I could read patterns but I'm a visual learner. Thanks anyway
All the Victorian things are beautiful thank you
You are so welcome! ❤️
This was wonderful! I picked up crochet about four years ago and found these history notes fascinating! Thank you for sharing!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💓
My husband and I toured Biltmore aestate on our honeymoon 11 years ago and were blown away by it. Such a fascinating place! There is nothing like that here in Australia!
It really is incredible! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! Please give more history - especially Victorian! I love to knit and crochet lace!
I'm so very glad you enjoyed the video! I would like to do more history videos as well! 💓
My parents house (the house I grew up in) is a Victorian semi detached villa and my Dad is restoring the formal sitting room. It'll look great when it's finished.
We have a museum close to us (the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum) and it has old Irish cottages and some workshops with looms. Occasionally they hold demonstrations on crafts and I have tried Irish lacework, it is so difficult, I don't know how people can tell all the bobbins apart. They also have 2 looms that still work and can create woollen fabric and linen fabric. It's fascinating, you'd love it.
Wow!!! I would love to see lacework demonstrations! That museum sounds absolutely amazing! ❤️❤️❤️
I found another blog or it found me about vintagecrochet and she is attempting to make the items from old publications I think it is. Called just vintage. I also have magazines called Old Time Crochet from the 1980s that. Reprinted the patterns with more modern terms.i have attempted some of these but not quite proficient because I taught myself how to crochet from right handed instructions and some times the diagrams are hard to interpret when you are lifted but I knit right handed because my girl scout troop went for lessons at department store
I love Victorian ad Edwardian laces, knits, and crochet. Subscribed!
So glad I found this.
Thank you so much! 💓
This is my first time watching one of your videos. I’m hooked. Thank you
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💖
WONDERFUL!!! This was said in a sing songy voice with a height at the end and a tilbe......
Wonderful. Really. This is amazing and a lot of information. Thank you.
I Love to crochet. LOVE TO CROCHET>!!! Many of these items looked tatted as well. I can't knit. I tried and gave it up at about 12 years old. I Love to Sew and Crochet. And hopefully soon to Weave!!!
Will you do a video on Victorian Weaving? That would be Wonderful. Just a thought.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!! I could just hear your little song!! ❤️
Thank you for sharing all about the Victorian knitting an Crochet era facts! I find it so interesting too! There is so much beauty to take in at the Biltmore Estates! Your shawl was beautiful! Take care and bee safe!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I find the Victorian era so incredibly interesting! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm a textile artist and everything in my home pretty much is covered with something or other I made. My mom calls it "shmatta decorating" (shmatta is Yiddish for rag) ;-) She means it lovingly though! I guess I am a Victorian at heart!
You definitely sound like a Victorian at heart!! Love your moms nickname for you! 💕💕💕
I love the Vanderbilt home. I've been there one time and loved it. I would really like to go again.
I want to go at Christmas! I've heard it's spectacularly decorated!! 🎄🎄🎄