How it all started!
There are currently over 300 patters available. Etsy is currently the only place on the web you will be able to purchase my original patterns. The patterns can be seen on other sites, but can only be purchased from Etsy.
Keep in mind, when you have a piece of art you made, you have one in a million, not a million of one.
Okay, yes I am an older male. Yes, I am the designer, craftsman and photographer of the clothes. I started this project over fifty years ago. I have just continued on ever since. Some of my patterns were published, back when magazines were popular.
The clothes are in several categories: Halters & Tube Tops, Tank Tops & Vests, Crop Tops, Pullovers & Blouses, Sweaters & Coats, Dresses, Skirts, PJ & Lounge Wear, One and Two Piece Sun Suits, Shorts etc and pattern combinations.
After having a couple of patriotic items published in 1976 for bi-centennial, I thought there just might be something to this. At that time the main media was print - magazines, which were expensive to place adds. I sort of laid low for a few years, creating and crafting. Than along came the digital boom! I have had many inspirations over the years; a lot of decent models, and some down times. I have taken some flack for some of my designs as well as some fine compliments.
This is a way for me to occupy my time and keep my arthritic hands exercised. So I hope you appreciate my design and the time and hard work put into each one.
Some things to remember:
Not all yarns are available everywhere and yarns originally used may no longer be accessible. Therefore, these patterns are written for yarns based on stitch gauge, rather than brand of yarn. If you use a hook and yarn that will come close to the stitch gauge, the pattern should work.
A few things to take note of:
We are located in USA, and all patterns are written in USA English with inches/ounces as units of measure. Nothing is written in metric.
The patterns are not designed to teach someone how to crochet.
All patterns are written with the understanding the person who plans to use the patter has a basic knowledge of crochet - they know the basic stitches and their abbreviation.
No two people will crochet the same using the same yarn and pattern. It may be necessary to make minor adjustments.
Even though we try to catch all errors in typing and copy, you may still encounter some errors. If this happens, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will correct the pattern, if necessary. But we cannot be responsible for time or material used in event of an error.
With all this said, have fun with the craft, don't be too critical of yourself and others, just relax.
Paul
