If your knitting fingers are itching for a project that’s fast and fun, have we […]
50 Things to do on Black Friday that don’t involve the mall
Take the kids and go to a movie. Take the neighbor’s kids and go to […]
Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 4 How to Remove Common Stains
Welcome to part 4 of our series on cleaning vintage clothing. In Part 3 we talked […]
Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 3 Types of Stains
Welcome to our series on cleaning vintage clothing part 3. Let’s talk about types of stains. […]
Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 2 Spot Removal & Hand Washing
Welcome to part 2 of our cleaning vintage clothing series. In Part 1, we figured […]
Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 1 What Kind of Fabric Is It?
Welcome to part 1 of a 4-part series on how to clean vintage clothing. Cleaning […]
Knit and Crochet 1950s Bulky Look Sweaters
If you love that 50s silhouette with a fuller top and skinny little skirt or […]
Vintage Summer Crochet Projects: Golf Club Head Covers and Cozy Coasters
Small portable needlework projects to work on in the summer are essential for crafting survival. […]
Knit a Retro Toilet Tissue Topper Doll
The well equipped lavatory of the 1960s came equipped with wee pastel-colored guest soaps that […]
Knit This 1970s Mini Dress In 6 Hours
There’s something to be said for slow fashion. But there’s also a time and a […]
How to Do 1960s Day to Evening Hair Styles
Looking for perfect vintage hair styles that can take you from day to evening? If […]
Hammered Aluminum Tableware Polishing Throwdown
In the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, metal serving pieces could be divided into two categories: […]
Barbie and Ken Outfits for the Olympics to Knit and Crochet
If Barbie and Ken are vintage lovers and are going to be spectators at the […]
5 Old-Fashioned Summer Fun Ideas
It’s hot, the kids are out of school, and you need some ideas to keep […]
Knit a 1960s Raglan Cardigan
It’s that time of year when you get to wiggle your toes in beach sand, […]
Crochet a Santa Treat Container Cover
In the panoply of kitschy crochet, the crocheted figural cover for a coffee can is […]
Knit a 1960s Men’s Vest
Usually we would offer some kind of prosaic post for Father’s Day about how awesome […]
A 1960s Egg Craft Classic for Easter
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Vintage Spring Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Get ready for warmer weather with this vintage spring cardigan knitting pattern from Red Heart […]
Knit a 1970s Ski Toque
Style counts in skiing, both in how you handle the slope and how you look […]