Saturday 12 May 2012

First Steps in Crochet

In amongst my knitting patterns I found this First Steps in Crochet booklet by Patons.  I think it probably dates from the 70s as the price is given both in decimal and "old" money.



 Great little booklet - with clear instructions and good advice.


Think your man would like a crochet tie?  This guy doesn't seem to impressed!


Some cute projects.


Love the sunglasses!


Most of the illustrations are in black and white, but the colours used were obviously bright and bold!


With my renewed love of crochet, this is a winner! 
Have a great weekend.

Love, Liz


15 comments:

Karen said...

Yea !!
You will love it..
Unless it drives you mad !!
Just remember- you can't buy every skein in every colour you see...
Unless you rent out storage space of course !?!
Enjoy !!
xoxo

Claire said...

He does have a rather pained expression on his face doesn't he?

I wonder how many people actually crocheted a tie as a gift?

Don't mind the blanket though. Think I might have to drag out the crochet this evening and have some hooky time by the heater tonight...

Claire :}

Bijou Sugar-Socks said...

i am with you with the sunglasses :) sooo cool and retro but i bet it will go with anything today :) LOL on ur comment abt the guy not being impressed with the crochet tie :) too funny! great find!

Unknown said...

I can't believe you have this book cos I have it too!!!! It's one of my Nan's that I salvaged when she passed away many years ago and I still refer to it sometimes! The old ones are always the best!!! lol x

orchid0324 said...

Dearest Liz,
I admire you for your vast interest in many fields♡♡♡
I rememeber I tried to easy knitting when young and found how clumsy I am p;)
I respect who can knit, paint, or crafts.
Oh, fascinating to see inside of the book, my friend. Good Luck♪♪♪

Love you always, xoxo Miyako*

Jacqui Wise said...

Groovy tie man! What a shame I can't crochet...

Little Nell said...

Lovely patterns; I quite fancy that ladies’ top in cool cotton. You might like my post on my crafty blog about Patons Crochet patterns.

vintage grey said...

Hi Liz! Looks like you got a great crochet book!! Love the afghan!! Happy crocheting!!! ;) xo Heather

Rachael said...

I learnt to crochet using that booklet!! Its one of the clearest explanations in a book I've ever found. I always use to threaten my dad with making him a crochet tie hahaha. Good luck with learning!

Kestrel said...

I have that book too! My gran gave it to me, and she used it to crochet a blanket for me which is identical to the one on the back of the booklet. It's in my lving room right now.

Maria said...

Hiya Liz...The chappy modeling the tie made me smile! Sure you will master! I can crotchet squares, but am always envious of those who can create using a pattern!!Maria x

My Vintage Mending said...

What a fun find. Something tells me my husband would not wear that tie even if I tried. Smiles...Renee

bellaboo said...

Have fun with the book...ha,ha,love the tie! :0)

sara said...

It's a great little crochet book.........how do I know?.......because I have it too........enjoy your crochet.
lily x

Shortbread and Ginger said...

Looks like lots of us have this booklet! I'm looking forward to expanding my crochet repetoire - can't do granny squares for ever ... can I???
Liz