Time Machine Crochet: 1977 Mystery Vintage Crochet Pattern

[@justvintagecrochet]

Find the pattern here! :) newagaincrochet.etsy.com/listing/1697770039/1977-crochet-flower-afghan-pattern

[@3rdand105]

If you haven't heard this yet today, I love the way you screw things up. You created an entirely different motif, and personally, I'd rather have the afghan made with your motifs. Keep going, gurl, you are fierce!

[@rebeccak9079]

I love watching you work. It's in real time, not overly edited to be totally perfect, and you leave in the sounds like Merlin and the rain. It's life, as it should be, and not overly processed and cleaned up to be perfection. Keep doing what you're doing, mistakes and all. We love it.

[@heather4518]

Not to double comment, but I couldn’t not comment again when I reached the end. Your ability to read a pattern is just amazing. And to do it “wrong” and make something so pretty, is an acknowledgment of your pure artistry and understanding of crochet. I need visual guides for nearly everything I crochet. I have no knack for “this can’t be right, must be X” I frog the whole thing and call it a loss. I have so much fun watching you, and I learn so much! I know when you say “okay, here we go!” I’m so lost, and happy as a clam to watch what you deciphered. Thanks for sharing the journey!

[@ingridellis8237]

I had a rather heated argument with an Australian English professor she said, "rugs belonged on the bed!" I of course argued they belong on the floor.

[@kat7471]

It's so nice to watch you crochet a pattern written by someone with a brain. You were so much more relaxed, and so was I. Don't beat yourself up over the mistake, it was easy to overlook, and the result is still beautiful.

[@marybk882]

Round 7 has some stitches that work into round 5 as well. Still very pretty! Groovy!

[@tonyhartwell7605]

Back in the day we Brits would've called a blanket/throw a rug...not as in carpet. I'm not sure we'd have known what an Afghan was apart from a dog with long silky hair!

[@TNJenni42]

blanket/throw is rug like biscuits are scones. different words meaning different things in US v UK English. Just like our crochet stitches.

[@marielefebvre5891]

And since the 70’s were highly influenced by the Beatles from the 60’s and other British groups & actors, it probably was the popular slang that was used for Afghans.

[@littleblackcar]

If you go back about a hundred years a rug in the US can also mean a heavy lap blanket, like you’d need in a sleigh or open car (automobile).

[@TNJenni42]

@@littleblackcar ah, yes it's the passing of time that changes the meaning of some words.

[@TNJenni42]

@@Padraigp well there's this also, I've been watching content about horses and a blanket for a horse is routinely called a rug.

[@annelewis7531]

Way to go girl. Giving us "Two for the price of one". I love your design and your choice of colours.😀

[@MelissaC-h5w]

Even though you missed a step I really like what you created. I love watching all of your mystery patterns.

[@1stladydjfirebird724]

I love your end result more than the intended pattern. Both are pretty, but yours just makes me happier. 😊

[@JustASmallTownGirl1974]

Your videos always make my day! I get withdrawals when there isn’t a new one posted 😮

[@chriscavy]

I also wanted to comment, with the colors you chose and the way it worked out, it reminds me of a pretty purple pansy - one of my favorite flowers. So cute!

[@somechick941]

I like the way both look. Can't wait to see the next batch of mystery patterns too!

[@danagoings]

In round 7, the quad trebles should have gone down to the 5th round, much like round 6 down to the 4th round.

[@debbienewton909]

We called them African flowers back in the day :) They are beautiful!! I guess a chunky yarn would make a nice rug?? You did great!!! Beautiful!! Thank you, this made my morning! ❤

[@karentexas]

I just love your videos. You are real and funny and I adore it.

[@Suttonk2]

Love this! This would be so groovy as a poncho.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

Flower Power 😊, that's what we used to say back then.

[@kathryncarlson7193]

I don't know - I like it better the way it came out. Some of these patterns you do would have me pulling my hair out lolol I love your videos.

[@PeggyV69]

I am so glad pattern instructions have gotten easier to read compared to even the instructions from the ‘70s, which wasn’t that long ago.

[@maryrichardson8790]

I love listening to you and Merlin. ❤❤ "When weather happens" in Arizona - I suppose here in England, we can't appreciate what you mean by that! 😅😅 Such a prety crochet Corinna, thank you for all you do to bring us fun. 😊😊

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

I have so much fun watching your mystery pattern videos. BTW I made your Titanic Shawl from 1908 and it turned out great!😊

[@GalXsea-Class]

I feel like yours is more snowflake winter. The other is more spring flower. I love both! Great video! Thank you!.

[@lulubellsshoebox1650]

Your version looks super cute too! And with these squares you can do whatever you want 🙂

[@ReginaCoeliJMJ]

You are so sweet! I'd love to have you as a neighbor ♥️ I really like the color of the ice yarn. It's really pretty 😊

[@starbright47]

Hiya Corinna, I think its a lovely flower pattern, I was excited as it grew. Thats Crochet Artistry for you. Well done I say❣️

[@BeyondtheHiggs]

I want to make a granny square cardigan out of these so badly.

[@willowsverge3046]

Our people called these lap rugs. Ma made these for family that were in wheelchairs or were bed bound. They were good for over your legs or over your shoulders.😊

[@janicecofiell1978]

Well even though you may have not did it exactly right it still looks beautiful

[@carlyestabrook9004]

It's gorgeous. I like it better with the short petals!

[@fawneoconnor6894]

The square you made looks awesome as it is anyway.

[@kathleengibbons841]

Thank you to say how many chains to start for us old school people it was how I learned 50 years ago

[@ranarentz1124]

It's still groovy!!! I love it!

[@catmom007]

The colors you used here are absolutely amazing and beautiful 😍 🤩 and I love the version you made

[@patricialittle2406]

Love both motifs, can't wait for the next mystery.

[@Chocoholic-1]

According to the Oxford English Dictionary- The earliest known use of the noun Afghan rug is in the 1870s. Afghan rug - Any of several types of hand-knotted rug, produced in different tribal nomadic and urban contexts, with repeated geometric motifs. So I guess calling a blanket an afghan is another Americanism? 😃

[@ARancourt]

your version especially the colors is so lovely.

[@LadyValkyri]

Hi, C! In the second to last round your very first set of trebles are only doubles. It's ok. It's super pretty & I love your colors. Thanks for this leap into spring. Threadheads to the end! Hugs

[@chriscavy]

Official request for more Merlin content ❤

[@pennyfarthing1372]

I agree with others here, your version is better. By the way a rug can also be a type of woollen blanket as well as a floor covering.

[@214luvbugs]

“Rug” (I believe) is a UK term for blanket or cover. I listen to a lot of audiobooks set in Britain and have heard rug used when the author was referring to a blanket.

[@corvidsam]

The color story you chose is gorgeous!

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

I actually prefer your motif to the one in the photo. Very pretty.

[@theMermaidRhonda]

I really like how yours came out! It looks like one of those cool spiky spring flowers. I think either motif would make a great afghan!

[@codenameg-fox2251]

I love your motif! I can imagine a red/orange with black and a yellow/green with indigo all together on the rug/afghan. so pretty!

[@viviannix675]

I love the way it turned out!

[@katfisher2668]

I like yours a lot better! Obviously it's a 70s pattern so I get the whole "flower power" motif but yours it's much more timeless. ❤

[@isobelwilson8822]

I actually prefer your version. Those would look stunning made into an Afghan. 🙂

[@noraaalt]

I get so excited every time you post one of these! 💜

[@melissatitus2271]

That difference between the dialects can really get ya. It is a blanket, the reference to a rug could also mean a throw or a lap blanket. It’s the British equivalent to a small blanket for your shoulders or to cover your lap/knees.

[@maxinenall9950]

I'm old enough that I remember the flower design 😂 I'm going to make it again and I'm going to make an Afghan using your pattern design "mistake" 🥰 I love it 😍

[@ginettetremblay4006]

Just love how you explain the pattern. It always looks so easy. Just love your voice.😊

[@Marilyn-vt1hw]

I love this! And the colors you chose are gorgeous! This reminds me of a pansy (my favorite flower!).

[@Marilyn-vt1hw]

P.S. I love it more the way you made it! ❤

[@JennCampbell]

I think that 4 means a size 4/F hook, which is sometimes 3.5mm and sometimes 3.75mm. ❤

[@tinasheppard4102]

Yours looks so much better xxx

[@lorriewhite7886]

Maybe it’s not the same but it’s as cute as can be! Great job!

[@mf-qi8gn]

I really like your pattern that you did!

[@shannonsullivan1968]

I was just waiting for the lightbulb to go on! I too like this pattern but so not a fan of afghans made up of single motifs. I tried back in the late ‘60’s early ‘70’s to make a granny square afghan and gave up when I realized I would have to make 5,761,300 squares (not really quite that many but it was a lot!) and then sew them together. 😉

[@jenreeves7684]

I really like your version best lol. 😊

[@devils.advocate2354]

28:14 🧡🐾 Thunder buddies for LIFE mommy 🐾🧡

[@ireneberkeley4115]

I don't quite know what you did wrong but what you made is beautiful

[@notnavajo]

I really like both! Your mistake and the intended

[@kimberlyrivard6945]

I like your version

[@blktauna]

I like yours better. The proportions are nicer. I love this, its so 70s :) rug == throw in UK english

[@merrybond8520]

Corinna, it still turned out super cute! I SO depend on images when I am following a pattern. :)

[@ruthyoung1302]

Both patterns are pretty. Your way works too.

[@nancyd7339]

Love the pattern it turned out to be . I will give it a try. Using the color that you used. Love it! 😊keep up the laughter 😊

[@Hellkitty1984]

Still cute 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@crowznest438]

Definitely a win win and so versatile! And would make a great rug or afghan.

[@Zippythewondersquirrel]

Flower power! I like yours too!

[@marbuo6336]

I like yours much better!

[@wanda11204]

I like the way yours came out. Nicer than the original pattern

[@denisebennett3144]

I love the way your motif looks.

[@HelenEdwards-i6s]

British expression for afghan,{rug). I watch a lot of oldback and white movies , and have heard that expression.

[@tess36]

I like yours better😊❤

[@crossroadskeepsakes7250]

I really like yours better its beautiful

[@Aromagirl70]

Wow!! It might not be the same... but I love what you created!

[@jennyhahn1850]

I like your square. No mistake made.

[@erikagholston6610]

Win win with this pattern.

[@DanasWanderlustCrochet]

I love the colors you chose! 😍

[@melissaworkman1578]

The one you made looks like a snowflake ❄️ 😊

[@AVery_Small-Fox]

I think the motif you made is very beautiful! It's like a snowflake or a Tudor rose. An excellent mistake.

[@bonniehughes9549]

It was a gorgeous mistake. Love the colors!!

[@tornadogirl9099]

45:36 I like your version better.❤

[@becky8571]

I like your version better. Yours looks like a bouquet of spring blooms. Sweet!

[@susananderson3478]

I actually like yours better! ❤

[@catherinecran9329]

42:47 I’m not sure if you noticed but in round 8 when it said to work the 3 trebles I think you did 3 doubles instead. I’ll keep watching and see if you caught it 😅

[@nadineluvscats]

I see that you skipped row 6. I've done that before. It still looks awesome!

[@donnasqueaky2]

I love them both but yours best! ❤

[@gaylescovel7308]

Still came out pretty❣

[@barbranyberg2694]

I like both too.🎉

[@kathylecluyse7820]

Very pretty, love the colour combination!

[@judyeng9822]

I like it your way! But the other is pretty also! All things considered( translating pattern, dog barking 😊) You did a Fantastic job! Thank you, this was fun!

[@Squiffy1313]

PS- …. And your nails look great!

[@JadedKnitter]

Honestly, I really like your version better! Thank you for doing these. 🤗

[@romaynecarlin1249]

hiya corinna! jeepers, youve done it again - i like yours much better!

[@LunasMagicYarns]

I like both ways and the colours (as always)are so beautifully matched, great work 🤩

[@learningtobeme5195]

At minute 14ish, it looks like a parrot/macaw eye to me. Really pretty color combination.

[@StargateGoddess]

Despite the mess up it is very pretty, I might use this pattern for a cardigan, once I‘ve translated it to German that is 😅 On smaller pieces I can work with UK or US stitch names, but this is a little more complicated. I absolutely love your work, it‘s always interesting what our forbearers in crochet cooked up.