Comments on: in the 80s, i was hooked on that stuff

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:20:40 +0000

I still dab in the occasional crochet project now and then, and I confess to being addicted to those pretty doilies. I bought a book of lace crochet patterns in Japan 2 years ago that I’m still dying to work a pattern from. Maybe this year will be THE year?

By: Eleanor White

Eleanor White — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:23:21 +0000

Thank you Anne for sharing these pieces. A little while ago I had told you about the pieces I found in my Mom’s house from 1900 and into 1914. You expressed an appreciation for this work and now I can see why. I also see the genesis of some of your current lace designs. Very nice work.

By: Patti

Patti — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:13:52 +0000

I have a few pieces from my husband’s grandmother. I took 3 of them that were similiar in size and had them framed seperately. It makes a beautiful statement on the wall. I chose 2 round and a square. I love it and it makes my MIL smile when she sees it, remembering her mother.

By: Ivete

Ivete — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:04:20 +0000

This is so interesting! I went through the exact same crochet-lace-doily phase but mine was in high school, not college. I made TONS of frilly things I knew I would never use, too! I think my mom still has some of those doilies in a box in a closet somewhere, but I got rid of most of them. After I moved onto knitting I pretty much never looked back at thread crochet, but it sure is fun and challenging to work. I remember particularly liking Irish-style doilies with lots of intricate flowers/leaves . . . haven’t thought about that in years, thanks for reminding me!

By: Romina

Romina — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:12:00 +0000

Hi Anne, I read your blog everyday but have never commented. This week my mom gave me a huge bag full of crocheted items I had made when I was still a teenager and a bag full of crochet thread. I was taught to knit, crochet and sew by my grandmother and your post brought back the lovely memories. In 2010 I will try to crochet more. Hugs.

By: Barn Owl

Barn Owl — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:34:47 +0000

What a lovely post, Anne, and such beautiful crocheted treasures! My maternal grandmother crocheted many decorative and wearable pieces, but unfortunately, I never learned the techniques from her (I was too obsessed with learning fancy embroidery stitches from her). I inherited all her crochet needles, but I’ve only managed to learn very basic crochet stitches on my own. My mom has a number of crocheted snowflakes that my grandma made for the Christmas tree, and one of these days I’ll have to sit down and figure out how to crochet them myself. She also crocheted edgings on pillowcases and dresser toppers, and I have several young friends who pay a small fortune for such things in stores – I often think it would be nice to learn enough crochet to edge some pillowcases as gifts for these “girly-girl” friends.

Thanks for sharing your photos and memories!