Verity Vintage Studio

Item of the Week - Button Scrapbook Bracelet

This lacy dark green crocheted cuff bracelet scattered with unique vintage buttons is Item of the Week, half price in my Etsy shop for one week only - slashed from $10.

New Crochet Pattern

I was so happy to see my vest design in the upcoming spring issue of Crochet! Magazine. It was inspired by the 1940s suspender-style vest and jumpers so popular during the late '30s and WWII. Was it a surprise that the editor named it Vintage Kristen Vest? That's me!

I flatter myself that it would even work for a 1940s costume with the right hairstyle, skirt and blouse, and accessories. Any vintage-loving crocheters can get the pattern in the spring 2015 issue - read about where and when to get it on my other blog. 

Free Pattern for 1940s Style Crochet Double-Ruffle Brooch

As promised, here is the pattern for the 1940s style brooch I designed to wear with the Traveling Dress. Easy and quick, not only did it add the right touch of cream to tie together the look, it also filled in the V neckline for me. 

I used a seashell button to match the dress, but so many options are available with a variety of buttons to get your own special look or matching touch - ideal to showcase a fragile heirloom or vintage button you don't want to launder. 

Besides, crochet was very popular in the 1940s for accessories and garments, so it is perfectly authentic for costume wear. And cute to wear everyday.

 

1940s Style Double-Ruffle Brooch

(c) 2014 Kristen Stoltzfus

 

Materials:

approx. 10 yds size 10 cotton thread in cream color

size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge

tapestry needle

vintage button

1 in. pin back

spray starch

rust-proof pins

 

Gauge:

first 2 rnds= 1 ½ in. across

Skill Level:

easy

 

Finished Size:

3 in. across

 

Pattern Notes:

All rnds are worked RS facing.

 

Brooch:

Bottom Layer:

Ch 6, join with sl st in first ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: ch 3 (does not count as first tr), (tr, ch 1) 23 times in ring; join with sl st to first tr. 23 tr, 23 ch sps

Rnd 2: sl st into first ch 1 sp, (ch 1, sc) in same sp, (ch 7, sc in next ch sp) around, ch 3, dc in first sc to form last lp. 23 ch lps 

Rnd 3: (ch 1, sc) in same st, (ch 6, sc in next ch lp) around, ch 3, dc in first sc to form last lp.

Rnd 4: rep Rnd 3

Rnd 5: (ch 1, sc) in same st, (ch 5, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, ch 3, sc in next ch lp) around; join with sl st in first sc and fasten off.

 

Top Layer:

Leaving long end for sewing, rep Rnds 1-3 of Bottom Layer

Rnd 4: rep Rnd 5 of Bottom Layer.

  

Finishing:

With needle threaded on long sewing end, center and sew top layer to bottom layer, sewing button to the top and pin back to the underside. Covering button, spray starch thoroughly and pin bottom layer to dry, lifting top layer and scrunching it so it ruffles a little and doesn't lie flat against the bottom layer. Let dry.

   

On the Cover!

See my beaded doily confection on the front cover of Crochet World's October 2014 issue - coming soon! Read more about it on my other blog.

New Crochet Pattern PDF for Romantic Pullover Sweater

My Romantic Interlude Pullover was just added to my Etsy shop - or buy it at Knit Picks. Read more about the pattern in the listing descriptions, or on my other blog.

Item of the Week - Set of 4 Crocheted Mandala Necklaces

This set of 4 similar-yet-different crocheted mandala-like necklaces are on sale for half price in my Etsy shop for one week only - slashed from $20. Perfect for bridesmaids or party favors.

Retro Toddler Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

My toddler's poncho pattern in its cute retro color scheme is available now as a FREE download. Read more about it and where to download on my other blog.

Stole Pattern

I was so excited to hear I have a design on the cover of Crochet!'s Autumn 2014 issue, that I had to share. It's a stole pattern, and though it is a perfect modern wrap, stoles are also extremely Period for 1950s outfits as well. Many pattern exist for a matching skirt and stole for both casual and dressy outfits, and they are especially useful as a shoulder coverup with a sleeveless blouse or sundress. 

Plus they are so easy to make since they are typically a rectangle. Mine is crocheted in laceweight yarn and edged with gorgeous Czech glass beads to give it heirloom quality. 

To read about where to get the magazine, step over to my other blog.

Item of the Week - Crochet Pattern for Victorian Baby Girl Cardigan

This baby cardigan "Wreath of Roses Sweater" crochet pattern download is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half off for one week. It's written for sizes 12, 18, and 24 mo. using a sport weight cotton yarn, worked from the top down with raglan sleeve shaping and lots of cute detail. Slashed from $3.00.

New Retro Crochet Patterns Available

For some '50s flair with a rhinestone-touched neckwarmer you can style as a shawl collar...

 

...or some retro comfort to your kitchen...

 

...and a dress-up vintage style pinafore for the little miss in your life...

...you'll have to buy Crochet!'s special issue, which features 3 of my retro flavored designs. Read more about it, see more photos, and where to order the magazine on my other blog.