1930s kNiT & cRoChEt tOp

Whilst browsing the world wide web for some inspiring 1930's knitting ideas , i came across a delightful 1930's dress that was at once knitted and crocheted . It had a distinctive Art Deco triangular midriff section that i decided would translate well into a contemporary CoRkErS DiSrUpTiVe design .

A few years ago I had the good fortune of being taught to crochet by my adorable French neighbour who often sits on her doorstep hook in hand . 

My chosen colours are orange and cream 100% fine Alpaga wool , produced in Iceland and spun and dyed in Estonia.This is how it looks so far .

CoRkErS RaZzLe DaZzLe ArT DeCo CaPeLet

 With Winter's chills close on our heels i decided an Art Deco cape was the order of the day . I started the design yesterday evening creatively fired after teaching an Art workshop and finished this evening with a celebratory Belgium beer from my cherished friend Nadia . The Art Deco collar and lacy border contrasts with the central tweedy panel . It is finished with a bakelite Art Deco brooch gifted by my french friend Christine and a pea and claret button also gifted by a kind-spirited and generous E-bayer called Anna . Thanks to all X

 The dress is from my personal vintage collection . It is a cream silk hand-made original from the 1930s.Thankyou for lOOking