Summer Means Swimsuits and Bikinis and Skimpy Little Shorts

If you Knit or Crochet www.cemetarian.com has the perfect Vintage Swimand Summer Sportswear Pattern for you.  From the 1930's through the 1970s.  There are Tank suits, skimpy shorts, halter tops, bikinis, monokinis and coverups of all shapes and sizes.
So it doesn't matter if you are going to the beach,

swimming with the dolphins,

or just hanging out poolside.

We've got you covered.

Knitting Patterns for Swim and Sports

Crochet Patterns for Swim and Sports

Mad Men Fashion Predictions for Next Season

 It might be difficult to predict what the characters will do in Mad Men Season 5 (1965), but it's not difficult to predict what the characters will wear. 

These smashing fashions are all created from crochet and knitting patterns in the Spring of 1965. 

All patterns are available at www.cemetarian.com

Shawls Play on their Charm and Versatility

Throw it! Drape it! Wrap it! Tie it! Wear it Loose!

Versatility is unlimited with a thousand ways to wear a shawl. Thus adorned, depending on the hour of the day or your mood, you can be .....

SCANDINAVIAN

PERUVIAN

HUNGARIAN

GREEK

FLEMISH

ANDALUSIAN

All you need is a little something, a detail -- fringe casually thrown over the shoulder or draping gracefully over the hip.

Try it and you will understand why the shawl has stood the test of time from ancient days and is still very much in fashion.

This crocheted and knitted beauties from the 1970's are available in pattern form at www.cemetarian.com

Dog Days of Summer Revisited! SALE!!!!

The Romans referred to the dog days as diēs caniculārēs and associated the hot weather with the star Sirius. They considered Sirius to be the "Dog Star" because it is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (Large Dog). Sirius is also the brightest star in the heavens besides the Sun. The term "Dog Days" was used earlier by the Greeks (see, e.g., Aristotle's Physics, 199a2).

The Dog Days originally were the days when Sirius rose just before or at the same time as sunrise (heliacal rising), which is no longer true, owing to precession of the equinoxes. The Romans sacrificed a brown dog at the beginning of the Dog Days to appease the rage of Sirius, believing that the star was the cause of the hot, sultry weather.

Dog Days were popularly believed to be an evil time "when the seas boiled, wine turned sour, dogs grew mad, and all creatures became languid, causing to man burning fevers, hysterics, and phrensies" according to Brady’s Clavis Calendarium, 1813.

If you Knit, Crochet or Sew, or know someone who does, cemetarian can help cool down those Dog Days of Summer with patterns for swim and play. From the 1930s through the 1990s. We have Knitting, Crochet and Sewing patterns available.

And just a reminder, to help you beat the Dog Days of Summer approach, we are offering a Doggie Discount. Until Aug 15th use the coupon code Dog Days and receive a 15% discount on your total at checkout.

Gangster Moll to Glamour Doll The Thirties Rocked Fashion

The Depression be Damned! The ladies in the 30's knew how to dress and turn any occasion into a special one. They simply whipped out their knitting needles and crochet hooks and went to work. These luscious knitting and crochet patterns are available in our Etsy store and many many others are coming to the website at www.cemetarian.com. Check them out and keep watching for more.

Want it NOW? Don’t wanna wait for the mail or fool with old pages of patterns. It’s easy to simply download the PDF file and you can work from your computer or print the pages to carry with you.

You can access the pattern easily from your computer by using the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this on your computer, it can be downloaded for free from their site at www.adobe.com

PDF file is available for download on your paid invoice.

Viva La 1960's

The 1960's saw more radical change in fashion than any other decade. From the structured, waist cinching 50's the emphasis in the early 60's was on a straighter line that was both slimming and elongating. These examples from 1963 show that both silhouette's were popular and women could choose the most flattering style for their body type, and not be forced into a particular mold.


In 1964, as shown below, the emphasis was still on 2 piece dresses, but with the straightend waist line.



1965, has more dresses and ensembles but even the sweaters are longer and do not emphasize the waist. Skirts are straight or pleated and pants are still skinny.

1966 starts to soften a bit with more flare to the hemline by way of A line skirts and coats. Luxurious trims in fur and fringe soften the lines also.



By 1967, dresses and coats are so simple with little structural detail. But interest and curves were created with color and pattern. Lots of color and lots of texture.


1968 become a bit more subdued, earthier colors and a back to nature trend is brought on in part by the folk loving hippie movement. Even the styles for mature women reflect a more Natural look.


In 1969, color and optics once again pop up while maintaining the natural look and feel in clothing. OP Art paired with Folk Art creates some stunning fashions.


All images are from Knitting and Crochet patterns books from the years sited. All can be found at Needlecraft on cemetarian.com