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I hit the gold-plated motherlode of craft books this Christmas. I’ll be blogging about them all in the near future (assuming the sun stays out long enough for photos anytime before June 2008.)
But let’s start here: The Great Granny Crochet Book, a 1979 publication from the American School of Needlework. (ISBN 0-930748-10-7) This was a gift from my grandmother, and it harbors all kinds of granny-square fun. Don’t you have a deep and abiding love for that robot?
Lots of granny square softies appear in this book. A craft concept that deserves further exploration, I think.
I’m including this one mostly because I thought the photo styling was funny.
But, not to get all snarky. There are a number of cool block patterns, including this snowflake one, which I quite like. I’m imagining it with a silvery blue-grey background.
. . . And a new take on the granny square slipper.
And this, which is a strong contender for my Favorite 1970′s Craft Book Image Ever. I’ve been threatening ever since this arrived to crochet a giant cozy for our giant exercise ball.
Now where do I find the pattern for the slippers?????
Now where do I find the pattern for the slippers?????
oh my. the robot and the ball just made my day. I’m sending a link to this to all my crazy crafty friends.
cheers,
C
oh my. the robot and the ball just made my day. I’m sending a link to this to all my crazy crafty friends.
cheers,
C
wow I just discovered that I have got THAT book sitting here I knew I'd seen that photo somewhere :) The one of the giant ball.
I would LOVE that slipper pattern! And the giraffe…to die for. Still giggling over that ball
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The Purl Bee has a granny square slipper pattern: http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-slippers/
I have this book also! You should give honorable mention to the floor pillows, and the young man “modeling” them, with his can of Cherry 7-up!
HAHAHA!! Yes, I absolutely adore that photo!!
I would love the pattern for large ball. Can you send me the link?
Sorry, I’m not aware that this pattern is online. I’d recommend checking your local library or eBay for a copy of this book. There are a whole lot of copies still in circulation.
I would love to have the pattern for the slippers. Where can I acquire the book or pattern? Thank you!
I would recommend checking your local library, eBay, Alibris.com, Powell’s.com, or Amazon.com. There are many copies still floating around.