I can't get enough of vintage knitting and crochet patterns. Well, I love all patterns, even the newest kid on the block. But there's something about the old ones...
There is so much good about vintage patterns: The classic/retro/timeless/outdated designs. The musty old smell. The anxious feeling I get when I open one for the first time, hoping that it won't fall apart in my hands. The inspiration they provide. And finally, the connection I feel to knitters across the decades as I hold their original patterns in my hands.
I've acquired so many vintage patterns that my spare room is no longer spare... it is now The Pattern Room. My husband jokes that if I don't get my problem under control, soon we'll have a whole Pattern Wing as the patterns overflow into our bedroom! Okay, maybe it's not a joke.To combat this seepage, I've started selling some of my vast pattern collection on Etsy. If you have a problem like mine, I'm sure you'll enjoy browsing there, and you can always see some of my featured patterns here on the left side of my blog. And stay tuned to this blog for details of all the highs and lows I experience while I battle my addiction. :)
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