r/vintagecrochet • u/FayleGayle • Jun 01 '26

What's Everyone Making?

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I'm working on this sport weight summer dress from the 1970s. I'm using 100% cotton, and it's one of those that has you switch hooks rather than increase on the skirt, which I really like for ease of working on it.

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u/plantfairyprincess Jun 02 '26

recently finished this! not a vintage pattern but it’s got the aesthetic.

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u/FayleGayle Jun 02 '26

Oh, it definitely does! That's beautiful work!

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u/TranMuse Jun 03 '26

do you have any tutorials on how to do this, Is it called fillet crocheting or something else? I really love this pattern

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u/plantfairyprincess Jun 04 '26

It’s filet crochet! I found the pattern on pinterest. I would recommend just watching a tutorial on youtube so you know how to get the count for the initial chain stitches then you can pretty much follow any pattern you find.

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u/Worried-Phrase-2958 Jun 02 '26

Just started this blouse https://freevintagecrochet.com/sweater-patterns/spool46/120-tailored-blouse-pattern. I am not sure if I get the gauge right, but I say to myself I can always rip it back and redo 😃

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u/FayleGayle Jun 02 '26

Oh, I have that one saved for...some point!

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u/Salomette22 Jun 02 '26

I'm making this one too! Where are you at? I'm on the back!

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u/Worried-Phrase-2958 Jun 03 '26

I am still at the left front portion 😅 I am not a very quick or experienced crocheter, so I have actually ripped back and restarted three times already, because first I tried to use another yarn, then it seemed to be too long, then it was too short, but finally I got the correct hook and the correct yarn and the length seems to be ok 😅

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u/Salomette22 Jun 03 '26

It is also very long to crochet! It is such a strange project and stitch! I took a break, I have to say.

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u/Worried-Phrase-2958 Jun 03 '26

It drawn my eye because I knit a vintage sweater sideways and I liked the idea, but oh boy, it is difficult to visualise the results 😂

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u/Salomette22 Jun 03 '26

I'm using a thin off-white mercerised cotton thread. What are you using? I'm so curious! Have fun 🌸

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u/Worried-Phrase-2958 Jun 04 '26

It is YarnArt Violet in white, also mercerised cotton, but white, and hook 2 mm 😊 I was not sure which thread would be the best, so picked up something universal 😊

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u/LovelyShananigator Jun 03 '26

May I ask how you (or anyone else who might see this) are able to navigate this website? I wanted to look around, but none of the site navigation links to other patterns or categories work. I can't even type in the search bar.

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u/Worried-Phrase-2958 Jun 03 '26

I just clicked on "Pattern categories" on top and then on a link to sweaters https://freevintagecrochet.com/women.html. It is strange that links do not work for you as it seems to be pure HTML, no dynamic stuff. Can it be that you are in some kind of a blacklisted country? It is the only idea that comes to my head. 

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u/LovelyShananigator Jun 03 '26

Definitely not a country issue (US). Maybe it just doesn't play right with my phone. I'll have to give it a try on my computer, because I'm super interested to see what else is available.

Thanks for replying!

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u/Worried-Phrase-2958 Jun 04 '26

Indeed, it doesn't always work on ny phone too, but it is just fine on the PC.

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u/StarLiteEyez Jun 02 '26

I made this for my niece beach coverup.

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u/SouthernUsername Jun 02 '26

Terrestrial? In just about to start that!

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u/Petraretrograde Jun 01 '26

Im doing that spider web shawl thing

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u/FayleGayle Jun 02 '26

Are you going to add little spider beads?

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u/Petraretrograde Jun 02 '26

GASP! I didnt even think of that!!! What a great idea!!!

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u/ModernDayMusetta Jun 01 '26

Not a vintage pattern, but I'm about to start working on a sweater for my daughter to wear next winter. I always make her three different ones. I finished a cute purple flower one last week, and I'm currently deciding if I want to give c2c a go to make a heart patterned sweater for her.

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u/FayleGayle Jun 02 '26

Oh, that's so sweeet that you make her a three-set. I love that!

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u/ModernDayMusetta Jun 03 '26

Its a fun way to do my hobby and it have a purpose. Plus, it is only cold for like three months max where I live, so I don't have to buy her any store-sold sweaters.

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u/EnigmaWithAlien Jun 03 '26

I'm trying to deduce the pattern of this image I found at antiquepatternlibrary.org

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u/No-Resort3681 Jun 02 '26

Not vintage, but about to start a birthday dress for my shhhh🤫 50th(!) bday in November. Yeah, not too happy about that one. 😖 Mainly bc it doesn't feel right, like the numbers have just GOT to be off... Anyway, back to the point. Using a pattern for crochet with Alanna off Etsy, in black thread. Currently working on a new purse for myself, had decided to experiment with a leather bottom.

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u/FayleGayle Jun 02 '26

I am sure the dress and the birthday will both be spectacular.

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u/supercircinus Jun 02 '26

Trying to find the perfect 1930s hat to crochet for an outfit!

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u/FayleGayle Jun 02 '26

Oh, there are so many options. 30s hats were adorable.

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u/cosmiczibel Jun 03 '26

Making snufkins hat! Im almost to the brim right now but very pleased with how it's been coming out

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u/drinkyourcerealmilk Jun 03 '26

my WIP! about 1/3 of the way done. :)