Style Show Knitting Crochet Patterns, Coats Clarks Book 172

This booklet, Style Show, Fashions to Knit and Crochet is by Coats and Clark's.  It is their Book No 172 and features use of their Red Heart Yarns.  In other words, purchase this book for the wonderful patterns, and then buy their yarn to work the patterns.     Although one would expect equal billing between knit and crochet based on this title, all but two of the patterns are knitting.

Enjoy the ....

Style Show - Fashions to Knit and Crochet 

 The booklet begins, as usual, with patterns from the book gracing the front cover.

Misses Shell is knit in Knitting Worsted or Super Fingering Yarn.  It features a back neck closure and nice striped pattern stitch.

 This is the knitted Stable Boy Sweater, for her.   It's a loose fitting pullover with ribbed v-neckline and edges.

 Here's the Argyle Knit Shell (also shown on the front cover in color).  The pattern is worked to a full page chart in a primary and three contrast colors of Fingering Yarn.

B-597 The Plaid Knit Suit, in the remarkable Jackie O style.   This is, of course, a two piece suit, top and skirt, double breasted effect with the collar matching the skirt.   

B-598 Knitted Mohair Dress calls for Mohcora yarns, which I'm assuming from the dress pattern, is semi-varigated.  (Of course, equally wonderful in a solid).  This attractive dress, with three quarter length sleeves, waist band and roll collar is sized 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.  

B-599 Dolman Knit Sweater with a nice mix of color blocking going on, as well as the Cable front band and high turtleneck collar.   This pattern is sized 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.

B-600  Knit Coat, Scarf and Dress Pattern, is a basic straight dress with short sleeves. Wear it casually, or dress it up with a scarf or pearls.   The matching coat can be seen on the back cover - on the left.  The pattern set is sized  10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 

B-602 Crochet Ski Sweater with floral Motif.  This sweater is an easy crochet with Big Needles.  The flowers and leaves are worked separately and sewn in place.   

The back cover shows us the Knit and Crochet Coat and Scarves not shown above with their respective dress patterns.  

Overall, this is a nice book of rather classic designs.   A fair number of wardrobe additions to be made here.  All of the patterns are worked in Knitting Worsted, and range from beginners to intermediate designs.

Hope you enjoyed the book review.   Thanks for dropping by.
Lorrie

Knitted Cap Free Pattern, The Top-Notcher with Fringe, Vintage 1960s

This knitted ski type hat is officially called the Top Notcher.

This hat was one of the featured patterns in Coats and Clark's Book 160 called Fashion Favorites to Knit and Crochet.    I think the fringe on the top gives it an extra touch of fun.  I've attached a copy of the actual pattern, from the book, to this post should you like to stitch it up!

 

Happy Knitting, and thanks for dropping by, 

Lorrie

Shells Sweaters Knitting Crochet Patterns, Coats Clark Book 160, Fashion Favorites

In 1965, Coats and Clark's put out Book 160, which they titled Fashion Favorites to Knit and Crochet.  This booklet was part of their Red Heart Yarns Promotions.    It contains 15 Patterns, all but three are knitting. 

Ready to journey through the book ?

Fashion Favorites to Knit and Crochet

 These lovely ladies skated and skied right in for the photo shoot !  They are giving you a preview of patterns to follow.  

 This is the same blue striped beauty you just saw above.  It's the Patterned Pullover and Helmet Hat..  It's easy to knit in these stripes ... the sweater is worked from side edge to side edge, in stockineete stitch, and the ribbing at the lower edge is added later.  This sweater is knitted and sized 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.  

 This is the Ski Bunny Sweater and Hat special.  The fishermen from Fair Isle would have trouble recognizing their traditional patterns in this up-to-the-minute (remember, 1965) sweater !   This is not for beginners.  This is a knitting pattern and sized Small (10/12), Medium (14/16), Large 18/20).    This pattern, in color, is shown on the center woman in the front page photo.

 This young woman skated in to show us ... Cut a Fine Figure in the Figure Eight Sweater and Head-Hugger. The crocheted puff stitches form the diamond pattern on this pretty pullover, which is then embroidered with as many flowers as you desire.  (Note: A pattern is not included for the flowers).  This Crochet Pattern is sized Small (10/12), Medium (14/16) and Large (18/20).  

An easy motif, plus 1-2, results in this dainty shell.  This Shell is crocheted and sized Small (10/12), Medium (14/16) and Large (18/20).     
This pattern is available as a Free Patterns in a separate blog post

 This sweater is Big, Bulky and Beautiful.  The wide-open cables form a lattice affect on this easy-going sweater, with raglan sleeves and a deep ribbed neckline.  It is worked up from the lower edge.  This Raglan Pullover is knitted and sized 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.      

 This hat is called the Top-Notcher, and the fringe at the top is just downright fun.   Knit it in one color, as shown, or stripe it in mad colors, or perhaps, use varigated yarns.  
This pattern is available as a Free Patterns in a separate blog post 

 As dashing a design as you'll ever wear (as emphasized by the expression on our model), this elegant cape it knitted of Red Heart Sayelle.  If desired, it may be lined in a contrasting or matching color .. you'll need 3 years of 36" fabric.  This knitting pattern is sized Small (10/12), Medium (14/16) and Large (18/20).    

 This is the Shell Trim Crocheted Vest. A simple single crochet pattern stitch results in this attractive texture, and the Shell stitch edge is right in style.  The pattern is Sized 10/12, 14/16, 18/20, 42/44.

 Here is a great looking Ribbed and Ruffled Blouse / Sweater.   The great neckline ruffles are nicely matched with the softer ruffles at the wrists.  This is a knitting pattern, sized 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.    

This is the Ripple-Knit Two-Piece Dress.   It's todays (1965) version of great-grandmother's afghan.  This is a knitting pattern and sized Small (10/12), Medium (14/16) and Large (18/20).    You can see it in color on the back cover.

 And, last but not least, is this Kntted Lacy Shift.   Mauke it in black and you'll have the equivalent of that 'Little Black Dress'.   Dress it up and wear it in the evening, or dress it down and wear it as-is.   (IMO ... the gloves are overkill!).    This knitting pattern is sized 120, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20.  This pattern is also shown on the back cover.

 The End of Photo-Journey of Book 160

I particular like the names on the hats; in addition to the usual cap, we have a helmet and a head-hugger.  Now, maybe these are not new names, but I've not heard them before.     I also adore the way these booklets portray their models.   A very serious look for a dashing Cape, a smiling girl in skates for the flowery sweater.    But, how do you think large shaggy dogs line up with the last two dress patterns?

Thanks for dropping by,
Lorrie

Knitting Crochet Patterns, Mohair Fashions, Sweaters Shawls Coats & Clarks Book 147

This vintage pattern booklet by Coats and Clark, Book 147, titled Mohair Fashions to Knit and Crochet, contains a nice assortment of sweaters and coats.    This booklet was issued in 1964 as part of their C&C Red Heart Mohcora promotion.     All 12 patterns are outer wear, sweaters, coats, shawls, for both men and women, as well as one beret.   Most of the patterns are knitting; 2 are crochet; one requires both.      Here, let me show you.   

Mohair Fashions To Knit and Crochet 

 The front cover gives us a color preview of a sweater and a coat.  

This is patterns pictured on the cover.   We have a crocheted coat, sized Small, Medium and Large, as well as a Knitted Cardigan (with the marvelous collar), that is also sized Small, Medium and Large.  

 This Womans Knitted Pullover is lovely piece !   It is Sized 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18.   The pattern also references a separate pattern for a womans dickey, which, I'm assuming, is the big of teal blue we see at her neckline.

The Mans Knitted Cardigan is an equally distinguished sweater, sizes Small (36/38), Medium (40/42) and Large (44/46).

 The 'Turtle Neck' on this pattern is certainly not enough description for this marvelous neck/collar.   It's also a Cable Pullover.   It is Knitted and Sized 10, 12, 14, and 16.   

The Crocheted Shawl is perfect for those 'a little bit cool' evenings!   To complete it, you also need a couple snap fasteners or buttons.   The shawl in one-size.

The Boat Neck on this Man's Pullover Sweater gives it a refined look.    This is a knitting pattern and is sized for chest 38, 40, 42 and 44. 

The womans stole is soft and delicate in appearance.   It is also knitted and is one-size.  

This set is also shown on the back cover in color.   The womens knitted Channel Jacket is sized 12, 14, 16 and 18. 

The mens V-Neck pullover is also knitted and sized for chest 38, 40, 42 and 44. 

Here's a classic duo; a coat and a cardigan.     The V-Neck, front buttoned cardigan is knitted, with crocheted edges.    It is sized small (30-32), medium (34-36), large (38-40).

The knitted Raglan Coat (with marvelous collar) is also sized small (30-32), medium (34-36), large 38-40). 

This is a knitted V-Neck Pullover Sweater.   The varigated yarn used in this sweater forms its own design as you knit so that each sweater is truly an original design.  Note - the sleeves continue up to form the yoke.   This pattern is sized 10, 12, 14, 26 (for bust sizes 30 - 36). 

The only hat in the book makes an appearance here in the stylish piece - the Knitted Beret.   

And, on the back page, a color photo of the above mens sweater and womens jacket.   

Overall, at least in my opinion, a really nice group of sweater, coat and shawl sweaters are contained here.   No fluff projects to fill the pages, classics start to finish.      

Thanks for dropping by,  

Lorrie

Square Crochet Doily Free Pattern A390 Wildflowers

One, of course, cannot tell by this black and white picture, but this doily, A390 Wildflowers, is an offwhite color with pretty little pink centers.    It is, obviously, square and the dimensions are 10" x 12".   This crochet pattern is from Coats and Clarks Book 136, Copyright 1962.  

 All the pictures and brief description are included in a blog post here at Todays Treasure Shop Talk.  I like to offer at least one pattern from each booklet I list in PDF format in the free patterns section, and this is my chosen beauty from this book.  

Here's the pattern.  Create a marvelous doily !

Thanks for dropping by,

Lorrie

Doilies Pattern Book, Coats and Clarks Book 136

This crochet Pattern Book from Coats and Clark's has a great assortment of Doilies.  I was thinking earlier, as I was scanning this book, does anyone use Doilies anymore, when I realized they must .... there is such a huge vintage market for them.    And then, tonight, when out to dinner, a woman walked by who had a most marvelous crochet doiley work on the front of her dress .... stunning.    But, there I go again .... sidetracked.

There's a nice assortment here.  Some big, some small and a few quite tall ... the ruffles that is !

Here's photo-journal of Coats & Clarks Book 136, Vintage 1962.  

The cover gives a a color look at two of the patterns.

Giant Sunflower - A388; the front cover beauty that measures 15.5" in diameter.

A389 - Summer Breeze:  Measures 13" in diameter, excluding the ruffle.  

A-390 Wildflowers:  This beauty is shown in color on the back cover.   Each motif measures
 2"; the mat is 10" x 12".  
This pattern is offered FREE in a separate blog post.   

A-391 Peppermint Sticks:  Tatting Doily Measures 14" in diameter.   This is shown on

the back cover in color.   This is exceptionally lovely in its simplicity.

A-392 Fairy Dell:  This beauty is 11.75" in diameter, excluding the ruffle.

A393 Deep Lagoon:  This piece measures 13.75" in diameter.   It's a wonder case of scallops -

 not too many; just right.

A-394 Fluted Fan:  This centerpiece doily measures 20" in diameter.

A395 Queen's Lace:  Tatting; This doily is larger than the picture implies; measuring 14.5" in diameter.

A-396 Spring Crocus:  Doily measures 15" in diameter, excluding ruffle. 

A-397 Forest Pool:  This smaller beauty measures 10.5" from point to point in diameter.

A-399 Fluffy Ruffles:  A lot of WOW factor going on with this doily, measuring 13.5", excluding the ruffle.

And, of course, the back cover with three of the doilies in color. 

Somehow I managed to 'not' get one of the doilies scanned, A-398 Chrysanthemum; my apologies.    Not knowing how to crochet, and knowing little about doilies, other than the one I'm collecting for my mixed media work, I find myself wondering .... why are dimensions listed without the ruffle.   Seems if you have a certain space you are wanting to fill, you'd want to know the actual size of the ruffle as well!

Some lovely works here for those of you who love to create these lovely pieces.  I've listed most of the doilies individually in my shop, as identified by a link below the picture,  if you are interested in working a few of these beauties. 

Thank for dropping by.

Crochet Candle Holder Free Pattern

This is an attractive accessory for your home.  It's a crocheted Candle Holder.   

And, what's better than a crocheted candle holder?   Well, that would be a free pattern for a crochet candle holder.  

The insert that holds the candle is a round plastic insert from a zipper package in 1959 .... so think of this as a vintage recycle piece as they are no longer available.  You'll have to get creative to come up with a replacement, or perhaps apply several coatings of shellac to the inside opening to stiffen and protect.  

Thanks for dropping by,
Lorrie

Color Crochet Pot Holders Place Mat Pattern Accessories Coats & Clarks Book 113

To promote a specialized line of threads, Knit-Cro-Sheen', Coats & Clark's issued Book No 113.   The book, entitled Color Crochet, predominately features crocheted home accessories, however, does have a couple personal accessories as well.    And, just like the title says, all the patterns in this book are Crochet.    Here, I'll show you .....

Color Crochet, Book No 113

 The front page, as usual, previews a couple of the patterns contained in the book.

A-214 - Grape Cluster Pot Holder in shaded purples and greens.

A-215 Gape Cluster Pot Holder and Place Mat follows with the grape motif, but this time, on a bright canary yellow background.

A-216 Water Lily Candy Dish -- so perfect for gift giving.

A-217 Shaded Lattice Place Mat measures 12" x 18" and would be an outstanding
feature on your table. 

A-218 Pretty Pair of Pot Holders; one sporting a pansy, the other a rose.  

 A-219 Rosebud Place Mat.  Notice the nice singe rose beside the fork?   It finished mat is 12" x 18". 

A-220 Give a Gift of Slippers - something here for every woman; two loafer and one flats style.  

A-221 Scallop Stripes is delicate and lacy.

A-222 Cockleshells, also with color rows of stripes and ribbon bands. 

A-223 'Little Miss Muffet' is carrying her hat and handbag set.  This is sized for 6 years.

 A-224 Flower Pot Cover.   Insert a plastic tray into the bottom and show off those plants !

This pattern is offered as a free download in my shop.

 A-225 Cherry Ripe Pot Holder, Hot Plate and Pot Holder set, all with an attractive cherry motif.

A-226 Camellia Candle Holder.  The pattern also calls for a plastic box from one Coats and Clark's  Quality Zippers, which I'm assumes supports the candle.

A-227 Bottle Cap Covers -  I'm really intrigued by these !   This is called bottle cap crochet and, yep, this made up using little crocheted covers placed over the bottle caps and stitched together.   WOW ... the possibilities here could be endless.

This Heart Pot Holder is doubled with felt on the the inside.

 

A-299 Cock-a-Doodle Pot Holder.   This one is also a double that is lined with felt. 

A-231 This is a mesh  crocheted shopping bag that folds down to tuck in a corner of your purse. This pattern is offered as a Free Download.

 A-232 Tote Bag - is 9 x 12 inches and stitched in an attractive shell stitch.

A-233 Place Mat and Pot Holder Set is adorned with little 'Pot of Flowers'.   

And, the back cover is a recap of a couple of the projects not pictured on the front. 

If you are not able to come up with some ideas to adorn your home in this booklet, you weren't looking very well !

Most patterns in the book are listed individually in my shop; just follow the links below the pictures.   Two of the patterns are available as free downloads.   

Thanks for dropping by,

Lorrie