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Vintage or Modern?

Updated: Aug 17


person standing on a balcony wearing a multi-coloured coat

A little while ago I was looking at vintage crochet pattern books on archive.org and I came across several booklets from WWI where people could knit and crochet items for the soldiers in the trenches or in hospital recovering. These were British publications.

person standing on a balcony wearing a multi-coloured coat

There were some hat patterns that I tried out and enjoyed making, so I decided to step it up and make something larger. I chose the "Man's Crochet Bed Jacket" for those recuperating in the hospital.

This is an unusual project choice for me as clothing is something I rarely make.

So I set about making it as per the pattern (probably chose the incorrect size hook, but it worked out). I knew I didn't have enough wool of any one colour to make this, so I made the decision to make it multi-coloured. I felt that it also would make it more modern as well.

person standing on a balcony wearing a multi-coloured coat

I didn't follow the pattern to completion as I decided that I didn't want buttons or cuff straps.

It was an interesting project for me, I'm not sure it makes me want to make more wearable items. However, I am pleased with the result and it is nice to wear.

Below is an image of the pattern that I used.

close-up of multi-coloured jacket

Thanks for reading and I look forward to chatting with you again soon.

Charlie


crochet pattern for Man's Crochet Bed Jacket

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