Crochet-A-Long

McCall's Needlework Magazine 1963-64

Last week at the WeHo SnB, Regina brought this spectacular vintage McCall's Needlework magazine (1963-64) to share. WELL! Some of the patterns were incredible. We were especially enthralled with this flowered headband and matching muff (on the right, above). So, Regina , Sara and I decided to start a Crochet-A-Long. Regina will eventually have the pattern available on her blog if want to join in.

I started making the headband last night. I read the pattern, but figured out a better way to work the band so that it was stretchy. I knitted a ribbing for the bottom of the band and then crocheted in a rib pattern for the top part of the band to make it more stable.

The crocheted flowers are adorable and very similar to flowers I always crochet for baby hats. I need 3 more flowers for the band, then I'll sew them on in a fetching manner. Maybe I'll finish by Thursday so I can model the headband at our WeHo SnB tomorrow night.

I'm not sure about making the muff. We don't have much use for a flowered muff here in SoCal. Maybe I'll make a little handbag to go with the headband?