Pattern Books from the 1960s

We are getting close to the end of the huge collection of pattern books I bought at an auction, and I remember this era well.  I lived through it with deep disappointment because even though I was a child, I loved the styles of the New Look, and aspired to wear them myself. Even then, I thought the styles of the 60s were boxy and unflattering on everyone.

1961 Crown Hat, designed by Hilde Fuchs.
1961 Crocheted Fringe Hat, designed by Hilde Fuchs. As Joanna Mack commented on an earlier post, “they have gone a loop too far!”
1961 Bernat Hat Book cover
1961 Bernat Hat Book thumbnails.
1961 Ponytail Hat, Bernat design.
1963 sweater designs by Hilde Fuchs.
1965 Fashions to Sew.
1965 Handwoven Look dress.
1967 sweater design from Bucilla Yarns.

In these photos, the poses look so uncomfortable. And square necklines?  Who looks good with that? No one.

Some of the hat designs require so much unnecessary yarn to be used as decoration, as in the 1950s interior designs I showed in the previous post. 

1961 Crocheted Fringe Hat, designed by Hilde Fuchs. As Joanna Mack commented on an earlier post, “they have gone a loop too far!”

And then there’s this one, that requires only 53 stitches and 5 inches of knitting, and then completes the hat with lots of loose yarn tied into place.

1961 Ponytail Hat, Bernat design.

Directions for the ponytail hat.

So that is it for a quick look at the 1960s! Next up, we will look at the ’70s and ’80s to finish out the collection.

Category : Crocheting, Fashion, Knitting, Sewing, Vintage Clothing
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