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Retro Crochet: Vibrant Vintage-Inspired Looks from the 70s, 80s, and 90s

Create colorful, fun outfits inspired by the best looks from the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s! If you’ve scrolled thorough the latest fashions on Instagram and TikTok lately you’ve noticed that nostalgia has taken over. Styles from the 1970s through the late ’90s are hot, and crocheting vintage-inspired designs is taking off in a big way. Designer, model, and photographer Ashlee Elle has built up a passionate fanbase through her Dream Crochet shop and Instagram where she shares her colorful, one-of-a-kind throwback outfits. Now, with this book she guides the reader to learn how to create their own fun pieces. This comprehensive book features designs that will take you on a crafty journey from 1970s to the ’90s. Bringing original and timeless crochet designs forward with a fashionable modern twist, this guide will show how to create handmade accessories and clothing that’ll make you stand out in the crowd.

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70’s Inspired Jumper Crochet Pattern by RugratzCrochet

Check out this fun 70’s inspired jumper or sweater crochet pattern. It’s fun to wear and fun to make, which is always a great combination. This pattern features a few different stitch patterns, so it can help you add to your skill set. Grab your hook and yarn and make something retro and awesome!

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Woman’s Spiral Ribbed Hat With Flower by Kallie Designs

The stitches on this spiral ribbed hat are so nifty! It’s a cool hat with a great little flower detail.

This pattern calls for a worsted weight 4 ply yarn and a J hook for the hat, I for the flowers.

Skill level: For beginning level or above- pattern includes detailed step by step instructions, and help/support via email anytime you have questions.

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Retro Rugs by Leisure Arts

Retro Rugs from Leisure Arts presents seven quick-to-crochet rugs with the look of popular designs from the past, refreshed with today’s wonderful yarns. Designs include Woven Rug and Basketweave Runner by Sarah J. Green, Clusters Runner and Floral Hexagon Rug by Anne Halliday, Oval Rug by Maggie Weldon, Patchwork Rug by Jennie Black, and Hexagons Rug by Carole Prior. All are for Easy skill level, using various weights of yarn; there are four rugs using super bulky weight, one using bulky weight, one using jumbo weight, and one using four strands of medium weight.

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Modular Crochet: The Revolutionary Method for Creating Custom-Designed Pullovers

Ready to get your vintage crochet on? I just spotted Modular Crochet: The Revolutionary Method for Creating Custom-Designed Pullovers, by Judith Copeland, on the new crochet books list. But with it’s retro look, you won’t be surprised to learn that this is a brand new reprint of a book from 1978. The styles are definitely old school, but the idea still has traction – take basic shapes, and combine them to create custom garments! A vintage reprint that might just inspire something new, and it’s available now at these affiliate links!

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