Vintage Knit Crochet - Bits of History

Bits of Knitting and Crochet History collected and researched from vintage pattern books, newspapers and magazines. A fun look at old advertisements and tid-bits about the makers of threads, yarns, tools, pattern books and more.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Paula Bank Knitting Patterns

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Tucked away ... all the way back on page 53 ... of McCalls Needlecraft (Fall-Winter 1953/54) is this small advertisement. Send for Paul...

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Royal Crest Yarn Contest

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Through time, the various companies have employed a number of marketing strategies. There are, of course, the pattern books, kits and paks...

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Nomotta Sterling Silver Bracelet Award

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Tucked in the 1953-54 issue of McCalls Needlecraft is the full page Nomotta Advertisement. "Sterling silver bracelet award for o...

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Spinnerin Candour Yarn

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In 1944, Spinnerin introduced their new Candour yarn to the market. 100% Virgin Wool, "a lightweight sports yarn" in 4 ply sk...

Monday, November 20, 2017

Holland Windmill Imported Hand Knitting Yarns

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Tucked onto page 11 of the Fall Winter 1953-54 issue of McCalls Needlework magazine with this wonderful color advertisement for Holland Wind...

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Spinnerin Yarn Company

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While researching Spinnerin Nylaine Yarns, I saw on a couple sites that indicated Spinnerin was in business from 1952 to the end of the 1970...

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Crochet Angora Cape Pattern Story, Alice Brooks 6135

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Here's a fun story (or at least, I think so). There is no way that I can tell the story better than the March 29, 1964 Shreveport Time...

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