Thursday, December 11, 2008

Crochet A Cape & Skirt Set

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.)


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2 comments:

  1. BethDecember 12, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    Hi: I went ahead and sent the pattern to several of my friends and then I happened to notice that the pattern wasn't complete. Do you have the rest of it?

    Thanks

    Beth

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  2. Deanna DahlsadDecember 12, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Hi Beth,

    It is complete -- there's just part of another set of instructions there (last scan, second column, "blue suit" instructions" should be ignored). I just double-checked with the magazine to be absolutely certain.

    I should have cropped that out; I meant to but forgot.

    Sorry for the confusion. :(

    But come on back now, y'all!

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