Excerpts From the Past • Clarks O.N.T. Fashions

As per request from Brigid, I'm sharing the 1930s Clarks Fashions book today! We picked up this magazine at an antique store for just a dollar or two, and it's an absolute gold mine! Pattern after pattern for nothing but lovely styles of hats, sweaters, dresses, gloves, and even purses!

There is a sad part of this story, however; (insert weeping violins) when we got home and looked at it, we discovered that there are a couple of pattern pages missing. It is very sad, but there is still plenty of goodness left in the magazine to make me happy.

Ironically enough, the lady who originally owned this magazine was named Esther! That's a fun coincidence, don't you think?

The patterns for the projects are towards the bottom of this post.

Unfortunately the pattern is missing for this gorgeous blouse. If you felt adventurous, you could probably make this blouse with no pattern! It looks simple enough.

Yes!! There is a pattern for this dress! Somehow I can't imagine crocheting a whole dress, but it's actually a rather neat idea. It's so beautiful!

(no pattern for blouse)

That jaunty hat looks fun to crochet, don't you think?

I'm starting to think I might want to make this "Russian Turban." It looks quite cute on the model!

Don't you just love that little coin purse?

Another lovely ensemble.

(no pattern for blouse)

Oh, how I wish I had the pattern for this blouse! It's such a beautiful, feminine design.

The first part of the pattern for this blouse is missing, but the second half is on the first pattern page that I have. It could perhaps be invented based on that!

Ah-ha! A knitted dress! Brigid, I expect to see you wearing this next week. 

It's not like she couldn't do it. 

:)

I also love that beret. Someday I will conquer knitting in the round, and when I do, this will be the first thing I make.

First I need to conquer just plain knitting...

I used this pattern for my crocheted collar. I stopped after the 13th round (omitting that extra front part) because I thought it would interfere with the design of my dress. It would be fun to make it as the pattern says, however, to go with a simple 1930s blouse.

More lovely accessories.

Ahh. This cape. I'm going to make it. It's just the thing to keep me warm without crushing my puffy '30s sleeves!

Now for the patterns! The partial pattern on the left is for the Striped Yoke Blouse.

I hope you enjoy using these patterns! Be sure to comment if you make any of them so I can see your lovely creations! :)

· 1940s Crocheted Hat ·

Don't tell me. I already know. It really doesn't match my dress. At all.

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A few weeks back, we were at the antique store, and I happened to see a little crochet booklet full of hat patterns. It didn't take mch deliberation to know that I wanted it. There are about 6 different patterns in the book, including hats, gloves, bags, and even slippers! I have made three of the hats so far, with this one being the greatest success. 

The pattern calls for a yarn from the 1940-50s, which of course is no longer available. I used Caron One Pound yarn with an H hook and it worked great. It is thick enough to really give it body. I just love the design of the hat; the way the brim is designed makes it easy to turn it up one way or another.

Incidentally, the HSF snuck up on me this time, so I was compelled to google the phrase "poem about crocheting." Here it is, from Aussie Maria:

The rhythm of the hook

as it moves the yarn around

Calls to me in whispers

a sweet familiar sound.

My hand moves almost dreamlike

without a thought or care

As I fashion something new

for someone cold to wear.

Perhaps a scarf or cap

Maybe a blanket too

With each and every stitch

I think of more to do

So when the cold winds blow

and when the snow falls down

My yarn helps me to remember

Forgotten people all around.

I am the one who’s blessed

As my warm hands stitch away

I pray the rhythm of my hook

Will help someone in some small way.

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Just in case you were wondering, the ghost-on-a-post is our bird feeder, covered with a bag to protect it from gluttonous deer.

The Challenge: Poetry in Motion

Fabric: Caron One Pound Yarn

Pattern: The Vagabond Hat from Star Book No. 79, 

Year: 1945

Notions: ----

How historically accurate is it? 100%

Hours to complete: 4-ish

First worn: Not yet.

Total cost: $2

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Simple Elegant Doily

Hook size: G
Yarn: Any Category 1 Fingering Weight yarn. I'm not sure what mine was - it was just a miscellaneous ball of yarn!
Finished Dimensions: 12 1/2 inches in diameter
See this video for a treble crochet stitch tutorial
ch=chain  sl st=slip stitch  sc=single crochet  st=stitch
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Round 1: Ch 3. Join to first ch with sl st.
Round 2: Ch 2. 18 treble crochet into circle. Join to ch 2 with sl st.
Round 3: *Ch 4. Skip 1 treble st, sc into next st. Repeat from * to first ch 4. 1 sc into same treble st as you started in.
Round 4: 8 sc into each ch 4 loop.
Round 5: Sl st up to 4th sc from hook. *3 treble crochet into next st. 3 treble crochet into next st. Ch 4. Repeat from * to first treble stitch and join with sl st.
Round 6: Ch 2, 1 treble crochet into each treble st. Join to ch 2 with sl st.
Round 7: *Ch 8. Sc in 5th stitch from hook. Repeat from * to last 3 st. Ch 8. Sc into 3rd st from hook.
Round 8: *16 sc into each ch 8 loop. Repeat from * until first loop is reached. Sl st into first sc.
Round 9: Sl st up to 7th sc from hook. *2 treble crochet into each of the next 3 st. Ch 5. Repeat from * until first treble st is reached. Sl st to first treble st.
Round 10: Ch 2. *1 treble crochet into each treble st. 5 treble crochet into each ch 5 space. Repeat from * until the ch 2 is reached. Sl st to top of ch 2.
Round 11: Ch 2. *2 treble crochet into next st. 1 treble crochet into each of next 13 st. Repeat from * until the ch 2 is reached. Sl st to top of ch 2.
To finish: Pull end of yarn through and knot once. Weave in ends and steam.

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Crocheted Baby Blanket

Crocheted Baby Blanket

Hook size G
Yarn: Bernat Baby (or any soft 3-ply)
Abbreviations: ch=chain sc=single crochet dc=double crochet sk=skip
Row 1: Ch 120.
Row 2: Sc into second ch, and dc into third ch from hook. Keep repeating this sequence, *sc, dc back and forth until reaching the end of the row. Ch 1, turn. Dc in every sc, sc in every dc.*. Repeat from * to * until blanket has reached desired length.
Edging: 6 dc into first sc. Sk 3, sc. 6dc into same hole, sk 3, sc. Repeat until pattern is repeated all of the way around the edge. BO. Weave in ends.

Crocheted Chevron Zig-Zag Afghan

Crocheted Zig-Zag Afghan

Hook size H

Yarn: any worsted weight yarn, approximately 3 pounds in 3 colors

Abbreviations: sk=skip sc=single crochet BO=bind off

Row 1: Ch 187.

Row 2: Sc into each of first 6 chains, 3 sc into 7^th chain. *6 sc, sk 2, 6sc, 3sc into next ch.* Repeat from * to * until end of row is reached. Repeat this sequence until you obtain 8 rows of this color. Change colors, and repeat until you have 22 consecutive stripes, beginning and ending with the same color.

BO. Weave in ends.

Finished Project: Crocheted "Bubble" Blanket

I finally finished another Crocheted "Bubble" Blanket!! It took me a long time  little while, but only because I was trying to make about a hundred things at once. It is not difficult at all, and really works up pretty fast if you stick to it. Here's some pictures and the info of how I made it! See the tutorial here (my afghan page). You have to scroll waaaaayyyy down towards the bottom of the page, and you'll see it. It's also on Ravelry. Note that you will be making this bigger than the one in the pattern because this is a queen-size afghan, so see the info below for how much bigger to make it.

Info for the purple, beige and burgundy one:

32 skeins Vanna's Choice (I used Burgundy, Beige, and Purple in that order) Remember to finish with the same color that you begin with. Use hook size I.

There are 11 stripes of burgundy, 10 beige, and 10 purple. (The 32nd skein is for the edge).

 Ch 224. Follow the directions for the rest of the afghan, remembering that there will be 31 stripes.

 I used burgundy for the border. It is basically just a small shell stitch. I only did the border on two sides of the blanket (NOT the beginning and ending edges). 

For the edge (border): Dc 3, 1 sc in next stitch, *dc 3 in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch. Repeat from * until you reach the end. Repeat on the other side of the blanket.

Finished dimensions: 74" wide by 67" long. 

Hook Size H
Yarn: any worsted weight yarn, 4 colors
Abbreviations: sk=skip ch=chain sc=single crochet dc=double crochet tc="triple" crochet BO=bind off
"Triple" Crochet: wrap yarn around hook. Insert hook into stitch. Wrap yarn around hook and pull through. Three loops on hook. Wrap yarn around hook and pull through one loop. Wrap around again and pull through another loop. Wrap around again and pull through last loop. You have just made a "triple" crochet stitch.
Row 1: Ch 200.
Row 2: Sc into second ch from hook. Then, in the same hole, dc, and then tc. *Sk three ch, and repeat, making a sc, dc, and tc.* Repeat from * to * until you have reached the end of the row. Ch 1, turn. Repeat row 2 five times, making 6 "bubble" rows. Change colors. Repeat until blanket reaches desired width.
Finishing: After making 6 rows of the last color, ch 1, turn, and 1 sc into each stitch all the way across for a more finished look. BO. Full sized blanket should have 21 consecutive colored rows, beginning and ending with the same color.

Crocheted Scrubbie

Crocheted Scrubbie

Hook size I
Material: netting, available at any fabric or craft store
Abbreviations: ch=chain sc=single crochet sk=skip

Cut netting into 2 inch strips, and tie together.
Ch 3. Connect with 1 sc. 1 sc in same hole, then 2 sc in each stitch until piece is about 2/3 of what you want your diameter to be. 1 sc in each sc until desired diameter is reached. Then, decrease every other stitch for a round, sc a round, decrease every other stitch for 2 rounds, until you are almost done. Then, sk 2 or 3 sc until hole is closed. Tie off end, and push into the inside of the scrubbie.

You can use several different colors, if desired, to make this a colorful, useful utensil for your kitchen.

Crocheted Baby Headbands

So.....a while back I was making some flowers for headbands, and other baby stuff for a friend of mine. I decided to whip up a few for any babies I might run into. These make a very nice gift for any little baby (well, any baby girl). They are very easy and fast to make, and you can find pre-made headbands at Walmart or any craft store. Otherwise you can buy a roll of the elasticy stuff and sew them up yourself. Here's some pictures, and at the end is the pattern. Enjoy!

And....here's the pattern! If you have any problems understanding them, please let me know!

 You will need:

sport or baby-weight yarn

stretchy headband material or pre-made headband (available at Walmart)

size F or G crochet hook.

Big Flower:

Ch 8. Join with sl st in first ch.

16 sc into ring. Join with sl st into first sc.

*Ch 7. Skip 2 sc. Sl st into next sc.

Repeat from * til you reach first "Ch 7."

Join to base of first "Ch 7" with sl st.

Ch 1.

*10 sc into "ch 7" loop. Join to base of "ch 7" with sl. st. 

Repeat from * til you reach first loop. Join to "ch 1" with sl st.

Ch 2.

*Dc into each sc. Sl stitch into the stitch that is "between the loops." (between the "petals" of the flower)

Repeat from * until you reach first Dc. Sl st into 2nd chain of "ch 2."

BO, leaving tail.

Medium Flower:

Ch 5. Join with sl st into first ch.

15 sc into ring. Join to first sc with sl st.

Sc into back loop only of each sc. Join to first sc with sl st.

*Ch 3. Sc into next sc. Repeat from * until you reach first "ch 3." Join with sl st into first ch in "ch 3."

BO, leaving tail.

Small Flower:

Ch 3. Join with sl st into first ch.

10 sc into ring. Join with sl st into first sc.

*Ch 3. Sc into next sc. repeat til you reach the first "ch 3".

Join into first ch of "ch 3" with sl st.

BO, leaving tail.

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Crocheted Preemie Sweater

Crocheted Preemie Sweater

Hook size H
Yarn: Caron One Pound yarn or any 4-ply of the same weight. (Preferably a soft yarn)
Abbreviations: ch=chain sc=single crochet dc=double crochet sk=skip BO= bind off

Back: Ch 25.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and into remaining chains across. (24 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc into back loop only of last sc, and into remaining back loops all of the way across the row.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approximately 7 inches. BO
Front (Make two): Ch 25.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and into remaining chains across. (24 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc into back loop only of last sc, and into remaining back loops all of the way across the row.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approximately 3 ½ inches. On one of the two front pieces: with 7 sc left to do, 2sc in current hole. Then, sk two sc, and 2sc into third hole. Then, sk two sc, and 2sc into third hole. Sc into last hole and BO.
Sleeves (Make two): Ch 23.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and into remaining chains across. (22 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc into back loop only of last sc, and into remaining back loops all of the way across the row.
After approximately 4 rows, start decreasing by 1-2 stitches every several rows until sleeve reaches desired length and circumference. Do not make sleeve too tight or it will constrict the baby’s arms. BO but leave long tail.
Edging (sleeves only): 4 sc into one sc, sk three sc, sc into next sc, and 4 dc into same hole until end is reached. BO and then join pieces.

"Ribbed" Crocheted Hat

"Ribbed" Crocheted Hat

Hook size H

Yarn: “I Love This Yarn,” one skein or one skein of any worsted weight yarn

Abbreviations: ch= chain sc= single crochet BO=bind off

Row 1: Ch 37.

Row 2: Sc into second ch from hook and into remaining ch all the way across. (36 sc)

Row 3: Sc into front loop only of each sc all the way across.

Repeat Row 3 thirty-eight times or until hat fits comfortably around your head.

BO, leaving long tail. Join edges, and tie off end. Then, using the same tail, weave through every other stitch in the top of the hat, cinch it, and tie it off. Weave in ends.

Crocheted V-Stitch Shawl

Crocheted V-Stitch Shawl

Hook: size G

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft, approximately 5 skeins, depending on desired size

Abbreviations: ch=chain sk=skip dc=double crochet BO=bind off

Row 1: Ch 103.

Row 2: Double crochet into 4^thchain from hook. Ch 1, then dc into same hole. Sk 2, and repeat *dc, ch 1, dc* until end of row is reached. Ch 1, turn. Repeat from * to * until piece reaches approximately 75 inches long, or however long desired. BO. Weave in ends.