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.

Monday, July 9, 2018

Supra Mohair Yarn, Bear Brand, Fleishers, Bucilla

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1960 -- It was a grand year in the yarn market; another mohair was introduced -- Supra Mohair. - Lovely Supra Mohair, an exquisite, s...

Friday, July 6, 2018

Casa-Laine Yarn, Fleishers and Bear Brand

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The Casa-Laine Yarn takes us way back to 1943 .... it was from the Silent Generation , you might say. The yarn was introduced in early 194...

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Spinnerin Duet Yarn

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Spinnerin, a fine dress yarn, made its debut in mid-1951. The yarn was made in Switzerland for Spinnerin marketing. Photo from Etsy Se...

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Laura Wheeler, Genius of Needlecraft

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I was wandering around in Newspapers.com searching out pattern notations, when I came across this interesting article from June 8, 1945. T...

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Columbia Minerva Calibar Yarn

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And, in 1957 --- another brand introduction from Columbia Minerva --- Calibar Quick Knitting Yarn! Photo from Ebay seller spatstospurs...

Monday, May 7, 2018

Anne Cabot Needlework Column

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The syndicated Anne Cabot Needlework column was a part of the Readers Mail family, along with the other two well known mail order pattern na...

Dawn Baby Yarn, American Thread

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Dawn Baby Yarn, from the American Thread Brand .... (photo from collection of Ravelry member) Dawn Baby Yarn - 100% Wool, 3 ply, Art...

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