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, March 25, 2018

Botany Saxatones Yarn, Art. 251

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For this post, let's go all the way back to 1944, nearing the end of World War II. Wool was still in scarce supply, however, some bran...

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Bernat Astrakhan Yarn

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And, just was does Astrakhan mean? Well, it's the dark curly fleece of young Karakul Lambs from central Asia. Like this one ... w...

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Bernat Mohair Plus Yarn

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Bernat produced a number of fine mohair yarns for the textile artist to explore and create. Today, let's talk their Mohair Plus brand. ...

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Monday, March 19, 2018

Spinnerin Marvel Twist Knitting Worsted

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Spinnerin introduced their Marvel Twist Yarn to the United States market in 1943 in limited supply. This time period was nearing the end of...

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Bernat Mohairspun Yarn

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In the late 1950's / early 1960's, Mohair yarns were becoming quite popular with knitters for it's versatile and soft possibili...

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Nomotta Festive Yarn

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Nomotta Festive Yarn was rather short-lived, but oh my ... what wonderful patterns were created to for it's use. Interestingly enoug...

Sunday, March 11, 2018

The Carol Curtis Needlework Service

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The Carol Curtis Needlework Corner was the creation of the Peerless Pattern Syndicate. (Peerless Fashion Service, Inc). This service, thro...

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