tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.comments2024-01-29T16:53:39.838-06:00Vintage Knit Crochet - Bits of HistoryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-14362930997486602612024-01-03T16:36:24.159-06:002024-01-03T16:36:24.159-06:00I owned this book back when it was new! Also made ...I owned this book back when it was new! Also made a few sweaters from it. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07571105444669346135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-20090663126200989442023-06-01T10:51:34.618-05:002023-06-01T10:51:34.618-05:00Thank You for this post! I was helping my Mom go t...Thank You for this post! I was helping my Mom go through a lot of pattern books and she let me have this 1968 book Knit-A-Dress-A-Day! I was researching to figure out the needles needed and ran into this post! I enjoyed reading this history about the book and the needles sizes info! :)YarnGoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780164742238273185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-12426547462281468302023-01-15T14:13:35.239-06:002023-01-15T14:13:35.239-06:00Hay VKC: I certainly enJOYed seeing my old friend ...Hay VKC: I certainly enJOYed seeing my old friend Jeanne Damon’s name in your article and read her astonishingly unique artist story in print. Thank you for researching and taking the time to publish your important-to-me words.PJ Rainwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312368609905115532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-8637830796551843982022-05-23T16:48:28.077-05:002022-05-23T16:48:28.077-05:00Hi Lorrie! Thanks so much for your blog, I stumble...Hi Lorrie! Thanks so much for your blog, I stumbled across it while doing research for an essay for my history class and I've been enjoying reading through it. You've probably saved my final history grade so thank you so much!Maggie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01473154474543383852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-54191972784460127122022-03-29T14:46:51.750-05:002022-03-29T14:46:51.750-05:00I've gotten the same Red Heart Knitting Worste...I've gotten the same Red Heart Knitting Worsted pictured in the third ad from the top (the 88 cent one) several times on Ebay. It's nice yarn---and I just realized that there is a knitting pattern on the back of each label! <br /><br />I think I bought this same yarn at Woolworths in 1974, at the store that was on 110th and Broadway in NYC (long gone). It was so cheap that even I, an extremely frugal student, could afford it! SFGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220083229675228673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-4129278804068633722021-11-03T07:51:44.885-05:002021-11-03T07:51:44.885-05:00This particular pattern number was marketed in 193...This particular pattern number was marketed in 1939 and is a quite lovely medallion. I do not have this number in the shop. However, these patterns were periodically released under different numbers. In these case, Alice Brooks 6732 and Alice Brooks 7707. https://www.vintageknitcrochet.net/pinwheel-medallion-pattern-bedspread-cloth-design-6732/Vintage Knit Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309816607508921599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-70789695691146552552021-11-02T18:56:33.647-05:002021-11-02T18:56:33.647-05:00I have just found a newspaper ad for a bedspread p...I have just found a newspaper ad for a bedspread pattern #6118. Not sure what year it was from. I found it in some of my grandma’s stuff. It’s one of the ads that say send 10 cents in stamps or coin. Any info would be fantastic!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607440303583843863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-78752698356332213022021-10-16T14:40:56.012-05:002021-10-16T14:40:56.012-05:00I'm glad this article helped you!I'm glad this article helped you!Vintage Knit Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309816607508921599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-36571053076111979922021-10-16T13:50:03.802-05:002021-10-16T13:50:03.802-05:00😂 I do have just found some old books that call f...😂 I do have just found some old books that call for that yarn through out the books. I too have been researching a little bit thanks for sharing your research.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757736250438392251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-45873772056566503872021-09-26T14:51:28.844-05:002021-09-26T14:51:28.844-05:00I've spent many hours studying these mail orde...I've spent many hours studying these mail order designs in the newspapers .... researching the names of Laura Wheeler and Alice Brooks well before patterns were published in those names and have found no direct evidence they existed. Sure, I've found a few references to the name Laura Wheeler, but, more along the lines of social engagements from the late 1800, early 1900's. Same with Anne Cabot (who also marketed under numerous names). <br />Vintage Knit Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309816607508921599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-44943702202318163452021-09-24T19:34:46.308-05:002021-09-24T19:34:46.308-05:00I've just discovered this newspaper article to...I've just discovered this newspaper article too. I'm a collector of quilt patterns rather than knitting but Laura Wheeler is still an icon.<br />The article certainly suggests that Laura Wheeler was real - but if this is the only proof...? I need to know more!Sharon~Two Bits Patcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326838739297520155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-85048342444148920432021-09-14T14:08:12.927-05:002021-09-14T14:08:12.927-05:00I have a spinnerin casual assets sweater kit. Colo...I have a spinnerin casual assets sweater kit. Colors available are: Gaelic Gold; ascot olive; Bobbie blue; dover white; seafoam green; grey sweater. There aren’t any numbers that go along with the color names but I thought I would share this info with you. Take care. Love to Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11089291210007918500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-1930553034580885502021-08-11T09:51:01.725-05:002021-08-11T09:51:01.725-05:00I have a few sceins from my great grandmother and ...I have a few sceins from my great grandmother and a project she started but trying to get a time line. I have color 912 Geranium Lot 9001Winonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850188426262215509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-67392699707178073532021-05-02T00:49:12.391-05:002021-05-02T00:49:12.391-05:00This was fun to read. I just sorted through my yar...This was fun to read. I just sorted through my yarn collection and began crocheting a tote bag with some Companion Super “Sayelle” yarn by Spinnerin. I thought it was probably something I bought in the late 60s or 70s and this confirms it.Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16026354121465682567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-11281391193607267462021-03-19T16:04:14.566-05:002021-03-19T16:04:14.566-05:00Well, I can see how I made that a bit confusing in...Well, I can see how I made that a bit confusing in my post. I meant .... when the Mayfair was discontinued in the newspaper, Alice Brooks took it's place in the publication. Vintage Knit Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309816607508921599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-80725519354951786972021-03-19T16:00:54.373-05:002021-03-19T16:00:54.373-05:00The E stands for Ellen Bruce, which, in my records...The E stands for Ellen Bruce, which, in my records, I've tied to Needlework Bureau. Is the Peerless Fashion Service the Parent Organization? I see it dates back to 1921(?).Vintage Knit Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309816607508921599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-58166632571665600972021-03-19T15:39:16.385-05:002021-03-19T15:39:16.385-05:00Two years ago I joined Newspaper.com, which has be...Two years ago I joined Newspaper.com, which has been an incredible source of information. Although I've a fair number of patterns that carry the Spinning Wheel logo, each one of them have a matching newspaper advertisement that identifies the pattern as Needlework Bureau or Peggy Roberts. <br /><br />I've responded to your email message and look forward to talking about these patterns in the future!Vintage Knit Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309816607508921599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-22223994129441025672021-03-19T15:23:35.357-05:002021-03-19T15:23:35.357-05:00I've learned quite a bit since I wrote this po...I've learned quite a bit since I wrote this post in 4 years ago! These patterns were rebranded designs Needlework Bureau / Anne Cabot, Peggy Roberts, Ellen Bruce, Carol Curtis, etc. I'm sure I'll find more as well. Vintage Knit Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309816607508921599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-59162619026639927642021-03-15T11:51:19.188-05:002021-03-15T11:51:19.188-05:00The patterns were published in Progressive Farmer ...The patterns were published in Progressive Farmer but didn't originate from there. You're right about Spinning Wheel company with these. Again, part of the long and complicated history of the Nancy Cabot patterns originally in the Chicago Tribune.Wilenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079922709098254996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-91516126775886381792021-03-15T11:40:03.220-05:002021-03-15T11:40:03.220-05:00Spinning Wheel was the pattern company in New Jers...Spinning Wheel was the pattern company in New Jersey behind the later Nancy Cabot patterns. We need to talk on the phone. I'm delighted beyond words to find someone diligently researching all these confusing bylines and the companies behind them. For starters, you might browse my first website, http://quilthistorytidbits--oldnewlydiscovered.yolasite.com/Wilenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079922709098254996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-69764805316558282042021-03-15T11:32:39.112-05:002021-03-15T11:32:39.112-05:00And there's that E- number again. From Peerles...And there's that E- number again. From Peerless Fashion Service. If I could access my documents, I could tell you what the E- stood for.Wilenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079922709098254996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-49222095926531427862021-03-15T11:28:01.089-05:002021-03-15T11:28:01.089-05:00Oh, and it has no relation to Alice Brooks or any ...Oh, and it has no relation to Alice Brooks or any of the Reader Mail features.Wilenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079922709098254996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-46170793613773050192021-02-24T21:27:02.787-06:002021-02-24T21:27:02.787-06:00The Red Heart Wintuk was introduced in 1967. It ...The Red Heart Wintuk was introduced in 1967. It had quite a long run, being discontinued in 1980. Vintage Knit Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309816607508921599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-5058113087571634312021-02-24T19:40:10.064-06:002021-02-24T19:40:10.064-06:00I have a few skeins of Coats and Clark Red Heart W...I have a few skeins of Coats and Clark Red Heart Wintuk. When was this manufactured? Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08994274248535422581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7544216144819088056.post-40914838767277029072021-02-19T06:59:11.690-06:002021-02-19T06:59:11.690-06:00I just did a quick google and see there are seller...I just did a quick google and see there are sellers at both Ebay and Etsy for this. Just search EZ Duz IT Crochet Frame. If you create something on the frame, please share a picture !Vintage Knit Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309816607508921599noreply@blogger.com