treasure trove

[Eugenie]

My birthday was yesterday and I received the coolest gift from my step-grandmother ("Aunt Jo"). She is 93 (!) and has been an avid crocheter all her life. She continues to crochet some but has slowed down quite a bit in the last couple of years. She gave me all of these pattern books and hooks along with some yarn.

 

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Aunt Jo focused much of her interest on baby items - layette items baby blankets etc. - so there are a lot of old baby patterns. (She showed me the little 3 piece outfit she made when I was born 36 yrs ago) The old yarn chart is interesting too as the brand corresponds with a bunch of her patterns so it will be useful to compare modern yarns with those called for in those vintage patterns.

 

I also love the way she stored her hooks in my grandfather's old cigar cases!

[grrlsmom]

That is a treasure! I can't see the pics, but just from what you've described, it sounds like something you'll have lots of fun with.

 

ETA - okay, I see the pics - looks better than I pictured! How cool!

[Merlot]

You're right - that is a treasure! How wonderful that she's passing it on to you!

[Yasmin]

Wow! That is so wonderful of her to pass on her treaure to you. So happy for you.

Yasmin.

[crochetfun]

That has to be very exciting for you:cheer What a lovely gift:)

[Niccers]

What an awesome gift! You are one lucky gal!

[yarndiva]

Oh wow!

 

The "vintage" patterns are in great condition and you even have a thread chart!

 

Now what a cool aunt!

 

It's up to you to pass on this craft to this and the next generation!

 

Happy Crocheting!