Also in that first issue of Good Housekeeping Needlecraft magazine (Fall-Winter, 1968-1969), this crocheted cape and skirt set.
What I love about this set is that it's a lovely bridge between the New Look fashions and mod swinging styles. It's classic and rather iconic vintage without looking "frumpy" or "too futuristic" -- everything a vintage fashion ensemble (and wardrobe building pieces) should be.
Below are the instructions for this pretty set, made with the afghan stitch. (As always, click the images for larger, easier-to-read scans.)
Follow the Chocolate Brick Road
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A wise man once said, “Give me chocolate or give me death.” Hershey,
Pennsylvania opted to give us both. Ok, maybe no wise man ever said that,
but I do kno...
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