Welcome to the first in a new series spotlighting my vintage projects!
Not all my projects are the type where I can show the whole process like my c. 1923 Butterick Dress , so these posts will just show the finished product, my inspiration, and how I style them.
This vintage project spotlight is on my 1935 crochet scarf, 'French Scarf'.
I've had this icy gray size 5 acrylic crochet thread for months, and I just couldn't think what to make with it. I bought this back when I was just starting to dip my toe into using crochet thread, and it turns out that acrylic, as soft as it is, seems to get caught on the hook much, MUCH easier than using cotton thread. I only had one ball, so I kept putting off using it since I just wanted to use it up and not buy anymore, but most patterns need at least two. However, I finally found a cute scarf pattern that ended up using almost all the yarn.
The pattern would be fairly simple for most people I assume(single crochet, chain, skip a stitch, then repeat, only doing single crochets under the chain), but for some reason I just can't get the hang of it(I always mess up when it's time to turn and start a new row). To get a similar, loose effect, I did the body in double crochet instead, and continued following the pattern for the lacy edges(minus one row since I felt it was long enough and I was terrified I'd run out of yarn).
And here's the finished scarf!
I love that in the original photo it's shown worn with a bar pin, which I have several of and am always thinking about new ways to wear them. It also looks great with this pastel-toned celluloid pin that I've been trying to wear more.
The shade in these outside photos makes the scarf look very blue - the tabletop views are much more accurate.
French Scarf #2020
Free Vintage Crochet: Patterns
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