Free Vintage Crochet Pattern: 1940s Springtime Blossoms

Here it is!  This bag is made to match the Springtime hat in yesterday's post.  Its cute and so retro!

The only problem i had with this was that you need a bag bottom for, well, the bottom of the bag.  I just used a very small crochet hook with the regular belstraw art (i used smaller hook so stitches would be tighter and sturdier) and just crocheted until i got the size i wanted and then sewed cloth to the inside.  You can do what ever you want or you can to to the Free Vintage Crochet website where they have a bunch a crochet bag patterns or theAntique Crochet Patterns website (where i got this pattern) for more.  Oh yea, and if you're a knitter, be sure to check out Free Vintage Knitting website.

Have fun crocheting!!!

Free Crochet Purse Pattern:
Crochet a Stylish Bag

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Hiawatha Belastraw Art. 35, 3 Tubes
Hiawatha Leather Bag Bottom No. 6515
Steel Crochet Hooks No. 1 and No. 0
Lining Material, Buckram and Snap Fasteners
Flower Trimming

Gauge: 5 sc = 1"

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Springtime Bag - Sides
Using No. 1 hook start work in hole nearest one seam.
Rnd 1: With right side facing, work 2 sc in each hole around. Change to No. 0 hook and work sc even until crocheted section is 6" deep. Sl st in next st. End off.

Springtime Bag - Flap
With No. 0 hook make 5 1/2" chain.
Rnd 1: Sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch to end, 5 sc in end ch, do not turn but continuing around, work sc in each st along other side of starting chain, ending with 5 sc in end ch.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st to 5 end sts, place marker along edge just worked to indicate back section of Flap, work 3 sc in next st for back corner, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 so in next st (front inc.), sc in each st of front section to 5 sts at other end, 2 sc in next st (front, inc.), sc in each of next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st for hack corner.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st to 3 sc of hack corner, sc in next st, 3 sc in next (center) st, inc. 2 sc evenly across front section (not directly over inc. of previous rnd), work to next back corner, sc in next st, 3 sc in next (center) st. Repeat 3rd rnd until Flap measures 8 1/4" across back section. Work 1 rnd even, Sl st in next st. End off.

Springtime Bag - Handle
Make 22" chain.
Rnd 1: Same as 1st rnd of Flap.
Rnd 2: * Sc in each st to 5 end sts, sc in each of next 2 sts, 3 sc in next (center) st. Repeat from * once more. Work 1 more rnd with 3 sc in center st at each end. Sl st in next st. End off.


Finishing for Springtime Bag
Sew back edge of Flap to outside of one long edge of Sides 1/2" below top edge, making sure ends of Flap are directly above corners of leather bottom. Line crocheted portion of bag with double fabric and buckram interlining. Fold in top edges of short ends of Sides (to form gussets). Tack at folds. Sew 2 snap fasteners to curved edge of flap. Line Handle with ribbon and attach as shown. Tack Flower in place.

Free Vintage Crochet Hat Pattern: 1940s Springtime Blossoms

Ok then, we'll try this again.  Something happened and now i have to start over (oh well!).
 

Good mornin', good mornin'!  I hope you enjoyed that peppy little song the other day.  But now its time to move on with one of my favorite crochet patterns in my favorite department, hats!
I found this the other day on the web and realized just how much i need a good spring hat.  I saw it and just fell in love with it.  The bag pattern will be coming tomorrow, so stay tuned. 
I found it onAntique Crochet Patterns (.com).  They do have some different stuff on there than Freevintagecrochet.com like a suit pattern!  I just might have to try that some time!
Anyway, here it is, enjoy:

Free Crochet Hat Pattern:
Crochet a Stylish Ladies Hat

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Hiawatha Belastraw Art. 35, 2 Tubes
Steel Crochet Hook No. 0
Flowers for Trimming

Springtime Hat - Crown
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Mark beg. of rnds.
Rnd 3: * Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around (18 sc - 6 inc).
Rnd 4: Inc. 6 sc evenly around (not directly over inc. of previous rnd).
Repeat 4th rnd until piece is 6" across.
Work 2 rnds even.
Next Rnd: Inc. 6 sc evenly around. Work even until hat is 5 1/2" from beginning. Sl st in next st.


Springtime Hat - Brim
Ch 2, turn.
Rnd 1: Through back lps only work as follows: Over, draw up lp in next st to measure 1/2", (over, draw up lp in same place) twice; over and through all lps (puff st made) * (ch 1, puff st in next st) 3 times; skip next st. Repeat from * around.
Rnd 2: * Ch 1, puff st in next ch-1 space. Repeat from * around.
Repeat 2nd rnd until Brim is 3" wide.
Last Rnd: Rather loosely work sc in each ch-1 space around. Join and fasten off. Double brim to right side.

Trimming for Springtime Hat
Tack Brim up at one side and trim with flowers as pictured

Happy Easter!

I havent really been posting lately because i've been so busy making a new stuff for Easter (dress, hat, gloves that sort of thing) and i just got a new haircut so I've been obsessed with trying new things with it.   Just thought I'd say hello to all my gals out there and wish you all a Happy Easter!
Remember this Resurection Sunday that Jesus Christ died for your and my sins and on the third day, rose again conquering death and the cross!  Hallelujah, what a savior!

He Lives

Lyrics and music written by Alfred H. Ackley, 1887-1960

Mode: MP3/MIDI

1. I serve a risen Savior
     He's in the world today.
   I know that He is living,
     Whatever men may say.
   I see His hand of mercy;
     I hear His voice of cheer;
   And just the time I need Him
     He's always near.
• He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
  He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way.
  He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
  You ask me how I know He lives?
      He lives within my heart.
2. In all the world around me
     I see His loving care,
   And though my heart grows weary,
     I never will despair;
   I know that He is leading,
     Through all the stormy blast;
   The day of His appearing
     Will come at last.
3. Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian,
     Lift up your voice and sing
   Eternal hallelujahs
     To Jesus Christ the King!
   The Hope of all who seek Him,
     The Help of all who find,
   None other is so loving,
     So good and kind.

Source: http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/503#ixzz1rN9TF4Nr

Dress Inspiration: Happy Spring!

  Hello everybody and happy first day of spring!

 I have been working on literally one dress after another in every spare moment I can get due to the fact that i recently found a boatload of great vintage/older patterns at different thrift stores.  Most of them have spring-like fabrics but there was a long sleeve dress that i made in dark purple about a week ago in case it turns cold again.

  If i really work at it (that and i am steadily getting better at sewing) and don't neglect any other things that needed to be done around the house i can get an easy dress finished in about a week.  But they have been taking me about two weeks because i have also been knitting a lot.

  I was stumped on a fabric choice and decided i needed a little vintage spring dress inspiration.  I Googled it and now I'm crazy about it.  It really did help with my color choice by the way. 

  So come on and get inspired with me on this first day of spring!

  Here are some of my favorites:
  I own none of the pictures, nor do i claim to they all are the result of a simple Google search.  Enjoy.


 

*Sigh*   I almost wish it was the 1940s...

Hope you liked it!

So long,

Beth