Nomadic Tara: Crochet

I know crochet has a fairly granny reputation. But not in my book! I love it. I like that its a traditional craft and I like its lacy appearance. I also like the fact that in crochet, its acceptable to use all the colours of the rainbow in one piece.

I have an old crochet book which was published in 1972. I love the old photos and can't help but have a giggle over the fashion of the day. Some of its still cool today, but some, (ahem!) should probably stay back there in 1972. Here's a selection...

I think this little Miss would rather not be wearing the crochet jumpsuit...

So cute...

Mmmm.... I'd probably give it a go (wearing it, not making it!)...

This one should stay in 1972!

If we ever get a canal boat, I'm making this for Mr Tara... (good grief!)

Smart business attire...! I also deem this one should stay in 1972... along with all other "business attire", but that's another story...

These would look great in my house...

For those just starting out, a handy crash course!

No. 39. My favourite - how serene and lovely she looks...

I just had to include this one.... did they really wear this back then? Too many holes for my liking... I'm leaving it back there in 1972.

I still have some things which I made when I was a child (in the 1970's). I made this bag around 1978 (when I was 8). I now use it to store all my wool and crochet hooks (and knitting needles which I never really got the hang of)...

A granny square which I have displayed on a round table (also crocheted around 1978 - I was probably practising for the bag)...

That table sits in this room, which I thought you might like to see...

My current crochet project - a blanket for our bed done in rows from a "how to" I found on the internet... I have once again lost the crochet hook down the side of the sofa so currently work on this has stopped. I'll dig it out some time this afternoon...