Pretty snazzy twin-set in the picture above huh? Not to mention the immensely dashing lady. This is my mum, showing off the incredible fair isle twin-set she made this year from a vintage pattern. You can see she is just starting on a fair isle pullover for my dad (you can also see that [...]
Tag Archives: crochet
70s Retro Trend: Crochet Afghan Granny Squares
Hopefully you’ve all enjoyed the images that have been flooding through in the past week for London Fashion Week. I have to admit that it has all passed me by a little, and I’ve just been too busy to keep up. I’m planning on making a big pot of tea this weekend and sitting [...]
Style Inspiration: Crochet
The Paul Smith crochet dress above was one of my favourite pieces from the AW 2010 fashion shows; I have always liked the 70s crochet trend, and it is great to see it being revived in a more modern way. Quite a few other designers have been experimenting with the method, so we should [...]


1960s polka dot mod dress by Berketex
1970s green and red tartan knit jumper dress
1960s black and white check blanket dress
1970s floral print hippy smock dress by Emanuelle




