Here is a free vintage pattern for those who aren't into making baby things. It is called Penn Dutch Afghan and is crochet.
Hope you like it!
April 12, 2012
Free Vintage Shower Pattern Set From Donna's Crochet Designs
This is the second set of vintage shower patterns I'm posting.
The first set is here.
This set features a clown doll, bunny and chick pillow inserts, bunny bib, diaper and bottle covers as well as an afghan. All you need for the new mom!
Again, these are from my own private collection.
Enjoy!
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Free Monkey Rug Crochet Pattern From Donna's Crochet Designs
Monkey Rug is this week's free pattern from Donna's Crochet Designs.
I used Red Heart Baby Clouds yarn and a big hook to make the background of the rug. This made the project go really quick!
This one is pink because my daughter loves pink, but he would look good in any color.
Hope you enjoy this one!
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March 31, 2012
Pink Child's Dress Free Vintage Crochet Pattern
Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Child's Pink Dress!
She's so cute with her dimples and black Mary Janes, I think the large light pink ribbon really sets the dress off.
It is another of my collection from 1952.
I hope you like it!
March 29, 2012
Free Vintage Crochet Baby Patterns
As promised!
Not just one pattern, but an entire set. It's from a baby booklet from 1952.
There are trims for some of baby's night gowns, a cardigan, girls sweater with bonnet and booties as well as a sacque. Don't really know why they call it that, but its like a bunting for baby.
Remember to scroll to the bottom for the link to the pdf!
Enjoy!
The second part will be next week!
March 28, 2012
Free Necklace Pattern Off Center Pendant
Free Crochet Pattern:Off Center Pendant Necklace.
Fast and easy to make this necklace is made up of on chain lenghts to make the base of the necklace.
Black and Gold contrast wonderfully in this project.
I used DMC Metallic thread, but a size 10 crochet thread in gold would work equally as well, but wont be as shiny.
Hope you like it!
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March 22, 2012
HeadLine News Group of Free Vintage Crochet Patterns
Headline News is the name of this free vintage pattern.
The second free vintage pattern for this week is actually a small pamphlet of 4 different designs. All are crochet and around the 1940's in date.
The first one is called a Head Scarf, the second a Facinator and the third a Captivator. I don't know if the different names for basically the same article of clothing is just to separate the three or actual terminology of the time.
The last pattern in the set is a round shawl which is called (of course) a round shawl.
Looks to me like the trio could easily be converted into cowls, shawls and ponchos for a more modern look.
I hope you enjoy them.
I'm working on some vintage children's/baby patterns for next week!
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March 21, 2012
Honey Comb Vintage Crochet Pattern Free!
Here is another vintage pattern from my collection.
It is called Honey Comb and is done in crochet.
I believe the pattern is from the late forties.
Anyone out there like the vintage patterns I've been posting.
So far I've gotten no feed back on the free vintage ones and was just wondering if anyone liked them!
Love to Know!
March 20, 2012
Free Crochet Pattern Toy Dog
Free Crochet Pattern:Toy Dog!
It is only 6-1/2" tall and was made with baby weight yarn. As you can see from the picture I did all the accents--ears, paws, nose and mouth--in a contrasting color yarn.
Enjoy!
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PS all of my free patterns, including this one, is now offered in a printer friendly version!
March 13, 2012
Tuttie Frutti Lion Afghan Free Crochet Pattern
Tutti Frutti Lion Afghan is this week's free crochet pattern.
The afghan is basically a large oval with a pink Lion's mane added, then eyes, nose and mouth.
It is a bit like my Cuddle Dog afghan.
A fun shaped afghan great for kids or the young at heart.
The Lion Afghan gets its Tutti Frutti name from the name of the yarn I used for its body; Red Heart Baby Clouds soft and chunky yarn in Tutti Frutti. The pink is the same brand call Pink Lemonade.
The afghan is fairly quick to make due the the chunky yarn and large hook used.
It would make a great gift or addition to a child's room.
I hope you enjoy it!
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March 10, 2012
Wyatt and Crochet Thread
This is Wyatt. He's wanting something as usual.
When he was a puppy he could take an unopened ball of crochet thread, open it and have it all off the cardboard insert in 5 minutes!
Now he just stares until I put down my hook and pay attention to him.
March 09, 2012
Free Vintage Knit Pattern Brilliant Future A Ladies Sweater
Vintage Knit Pattern called: Brilliant Future.
It is the ladies sweater seen to the left.
I wonder where they come up with the names for these things?
Looks neither Brilliant or Futuristic to me.
I hope you enjoy the free vintage pattern!
March 07, 2012
Free Crochet Pattern 12-inch Fashion Doll's Sport Outfit
This time my free pattern is for the 12-inch fashion doll. I know in the photo the outfit is on a Bratz doll, but the outfit will fit most any 12-inch fashion doll so long as you don't try it one one of the original very busty Barbies.It is a pants, top and Jacket set. The pants and jacket have a triangle of orange crochet into them for decoration. Crochet in size 10 crochet thread, it is a project that does go fairly quickly.
I hope you enjoy it!
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March 05, 2012
Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Black Bag & Purse
Here is another oldie from my collection.
It is a crochet pattern for a purse and hat.
The pattern calls it a Black Bag & Hat, but who can really tell in a black & white photo.
The pattern is available in a down loadable pdf.
I hope you enjoy it!
March 02, 2012
Free Vintage Ruffled Bag Crochet Pattern
I try to post 2 free vintage patterns from my collection a week and this week's second pattern is this Ruffled Bag. It's crochet and around late 30's or early 40's.
I realize there are people out there who sell vintage patterns and I've even bought a few (I never post one I've bought a copy of, only the patterns I have the actual printed page/booklet of that I personally have bought at thrift stores, antique stores, estate sales, etc.) and have always been disappointed with the lack of instructions originally published. Often I've had to set down and basically re-write the pattern in order to make it. Because of this, I feel they should be made free. Good luck in making them!
March 01, 2012
Tutorial On How To Make A Fpdc2tog
I've been asked how to do a Fpdc2tog or a front post double crochet decrease and now I have both a photo tutorial and one on You Tube.
Most of you out there perfer the video tutorials, but I like the photo ones the best. With the photo tutorial you can go at your own pace.
Enjoy!
February 29, 2012
Penguin Costume For Baby Doll New Crochet Pattern
New pattern at Donna's Crochet Designs!It is a double pattern!
Designed for the 12-inch to 13-inch baby doll it is a Penguin Costume complete with Red Bow Tie and Red Cumber Bun. The cap or hood to the costume supports a Penguin's beak and a tiny top hat. The outfit is an all in one design that fastens up the back with snaps. The hood fastens with a snap as well.
There is also a 4-1/2" Penguin Toy you can make. It is the perfect size for the doll to play with.
The second complete outfit that comes with the pattern is an Every Day style outfit. You get the instructions to make the Footed Pants with draw-string, Short Sleeve Shirt with Penguin Applique and headband. You can either decorate the headband with the Bow Tie or the Tiny Top Hat.It is the first in my series of animal costumes for the 12-13-inch baby doll.
Next month it will be a Caterpillar, with Caterpillar toy and Every Day Outfit.
I hope you like it!
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February 28, 2012
Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Candy Cane Afghan
Here is another of my free vintage patterns from my person collection:
It's based on a round motif that sewn together gives you its cool design. It's from around the 1950's and since out of copyright date, so share away!
February 27, 2012
Free Crochet Pattern Fun Fur top & Pants For 13-inch Dolls
Fun Fur Top & Pants For 13-inch Dolls is my latest free pattern. I used the fun fur along with the yarn I used for her pants to make the cuffs look really fun and funky.
I hope you like this one!
February 02, 2012
Free Crochet Tutorials
My latest tutorials are on the yo-yo. The yo-yo is really just a crochet round that you can stack to make arms and legs and such on animals or dolls or you can attach them together to make afghans, scarves, etc.The first method is just a simple slip stitch as you go way of joining.
The second method is taking your yo yos and joining them into a block. This way is a bit more complicated, but still relies on slip stitches as well. this time you are
taking the finished yo-yos and then connecting them separately by slip stitching 1st in one and then the other. With all my tutorials I make a photo version found on my site and a video version that is also on my site and YouTube.
I personally prefer the photo tutorials, that way I can follow along at my own pace, first seeing it and then doing it and then going on to the next photo.
I've been working hard on reorganizing my tutorials so they are easier to follow and to find.
If there is anything you'd like to see in a tutorial let me know!
Enjoy!
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Free Crochet Pattern Pop Tab Glass Cozy & Bottle Holder
Here are the last in my pop tab series!Very easy to do and the pattern is free!
Basically it's just a longer version of the cozy, again easy to do and the pattern is free!
January 27, 2012
Free Crochet Afghan Pattern: Flowers In The Snow
Flowers In The Snow afghan is my latest free pattern.It was one of the first afghans I ever tried to design. I wanted this large flower surrounded by lace. I think I got the lace bit right, but maybe the flower could be bigger.
I used a soft and fuzzy yarn called Jiffy. Not so sure it's still out there, but any worsted weight yarn will work equally as well.
I hope you enjoy my Flowers In The Snow!
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January 19, 2012
Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Blue Diamonds Afghan
The afghan is called Blue Diamonds. It is crochet into blocks and then sewn together.This is my first free vintage pattern. It's from my own collection of patterns, leaflets, booklets, etc. I'm just a sucker for all that old stuff!
This pattern is now in the public domain which is why I'm posting it.
The vintage patterns I have are now on their own section on my free pattern site. I've copied the pages and turned them into a pdf for you to download and use.
Right now there are 4 on the site and I'm hoping to post a new one every week.
Hope you like some of the golden oldies as much as I do!
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January 17, 2012
Here is a great photo tutorial on how to make a "fabric" with pop tabs and chain stitch in crochet. It's fairly easy to do.
I used this tecnique when I make the Pop Tab Envelope Purse. As you can see from the photo the purse needed to be linned but you can still see clearly the pop tab "fabric".
I also used it to make part of this Pop Tab Monkey.It would be great to use in other totes and purse styles as well as maybe in a vest or scarf.
As soon as I get the video posted for the tutorial I'll let you know!
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January 14, 2012
Free Pop Tab Crochet Patterns
There are three new free patterns at Donna's Crochet Designs and all three have pop tabs incorporated into them.
The first is a lovely layered Round Hot Pad. The pop tabs are added as you crochet. They are layered into this great circle pattern.
I think it may be may favorite of all I've done recently!
You see, you really can do just about anything with pop tabs and crochet!
I also have a great new tutorial on how to do all the stitched needed to make all three projects!
I hope you enjoy them!
November 27, 2011
Vintage Crochet Patterns
I've only recently discovered vintage crochet patterns.I had never really looked at them before thinking they were all doilies and pillow cases, you know old lady/grandma stuff, but I was wrong!
There are a lot of great purse patterns out there that work very well for today.
Here is my first attempt. I got the pattern out of a really old book I had. I had always liked the texture or look of the stitches on the purse and intended on using it for inspiration. (I've got book cases and folders full of inspiration photos)I used an all cotton yarn I got on clearance and never really found a use for. (Sound familiar?) It's a sugar 'n cream yarn in off white.
It's basically you are making at large rectangle that you then fold in at the sides and then fold over at the corners.
You need to line the purse, but if using a magnetic fastener you would have to do that anyway.
I like how it came out and plan on doing more.
The only real disadvantage to vintage purse patterns that I have ran into is the lack of gauge and size of the finished item. But that can work to your advantage. Basically you just substitute any yarn you'd like to work with and then use a hook you're comfortable with and go! Yarn weight is really what your size is dependant on.
Happy Crocheting!
Donna
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