Knitting an Antique Mystery - What pattern is this?!

Thank you to ‪@justvintagecrochet‬ for this wonderful idea! I had a great time figuring out what this Antique Mystery Knitting pattern was as I was knitting it up! What are your guesses?
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Engineering knits is a place for people who enjoy all kinds of vintage and antique crafts - from sewing to knitting, crochet to embroidery I like to try it all. I definitely have a preference for historical fibre crafts, and it is my dream to one day make an entire outfit from sheep to sweater. I hope you enjoy watching me and my favorite companion, Nutella, struggle through some fascinating projects!

[@isabellemeunier9486]

If Retro Claude is still doing her stash busting serie, you should send her this pattern since it is eating so much yarn. It's beautiful!😊

[@justvintagecrochet]

Hi! what fun, thank you for the shout out , great shawl!!

[@christenagervais7303]

What a blast! Maybe I could do this with my Danish grandmother's patterns. They are written in Danish and would be a mystery as I knit!

[@olinelvgreen2062]

good luck! - a dane

[@kadyachavkin8399]

This sounds so cool!

[@michelleellis1290]

Awesome idea good luck

[@Reuben-]

This is so much fun. The idea of the mystery make is pretty cool. The topper though is having Nutella do the drawing. Absolutely hilarious!

[@su.mioiyu-5008]

Even though it takes so much yarn, it looks really soft and warm. Mystery patterns are a good idea.

[@kywire._]

I'm obsessed with this mystery antique pattern trend !

[@SusieQ3]

Oh my goodness! I'm so glad you've told people about Just Vintage Crochet! Corrine is such a trooper for trying to figure those patterns out, and her videos are so fun. That blue really makes your eyes pop! That is such a cute pattern. I imagine the full garment would be very warm.

[@eshchory]

Even partially finished that cape really suits you.

[@leonorm8453]

Looks like a blue poodle 😂 love it.

[@suzielarouche620]

Your videos are always interesting and your vintage knitting always takes me back on my 70 year knitting journey. This particular knit was revealed to me from the first decrease. It was one of those patterns that one person would find in a book and teach to every other knitter in their circle, well into the third quarter of the last century, when modern pattern books became available even in the remotest places. So here I am, using a pair of my vintage needle and yarn from my enormous stash, knitting this cape for next winter’s Netflix and Chilly nights., in a stitch pattern that my aunt taught me in the 1950s. A few observations: you have proved that so-called continental knitting, which is not used in most of the European continent, can be totally useless in certain situations. You can be forgiven for using it because of your German origins 😊. However, you have proved here that you are a true knitter and can do whatever is necessary to get the results you need. Kudos. There are different methods of doing the loop stitch that secures the loops as you knit each stitch, but you managed quite well with the standard way. Two observations about those old pattern terms: knitting plain means working all knit stitches. Purl is always instructed explicitly. Knit even means knit in pattern without increasing or decreasing. Keep up the good work.

[@katebowers8107]

I wonder if you could send scans to a friend to alter and send back to you without the identifying bits?

[@wildsheepc]

I love how you included Nutella in your randomization. :)

[@mdmaybe]

Actually, the 2 pieces plus the collar as is would make a very cool accent to a fabric capelet.

[@AmoCultumAlo]

I was just thinking the same thing! It's a really nice accent as is.

[@laurienorton7422]

Love that Nutella is picking!

[@belindacoba5158]

Since you mentioned it looked at some point like a bag, I imagined those loops with sead beads, how cool would that look!

[@1775LostOne]

I now have a goal of knitting a squishy cape!

[@kayautrey3955]

Everyone likes a good mystery! Hats off to Corinna and her mystery crochet idea - golden!

[@JustSaralius]

Now I'm curious to see what it would have looked like if you did leave the yarn loops as one long loop per stitch... If made with silk yarn I think it could have looked quite glamorous and fringey! :D It's going to be a really beautiful cape though!

[@ThundermansThunder]

For a while, I thought the pattern was going to be for a crazy halter top from the 1970's! 🤣 It so easily could have been, given the shape! I'm glad it was a more tasteful item! What a fun video!

[@karenalbery2773]

Nutella preformed beautifully. So talented! Oh great fun human video also!

[@eileenhildreth8355]

What a stunning pattern. The finished cape will be fabulous and so warm

[@berylwalker79]

This makes me feel so old. I used this pattern to make bonnets and mitts and jackets for my babies. This was in the 60s so I suppose I am classed as vintage. 🙁🥹😀😄😂. Thanks for the memories. X

[@nixhixx]

Cookie (Monster) Cape! If it were me, I'd use the loopy panels where you have them,in the front, and knit up the other panels in the same shape without loops

[@romystumpy1197]

Yes I think you are competent enough to decipher the patterns,it is fun to watch you

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

That was so much fun. I'm sure you can find others to play the mystery game. If everyone takes a turn picking the pattern it would be fun for all! The came will be beautiful when done!

[@romystumpy1197]

Yes Corinna is fun, what a concept

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Looking at the first half of this, I'm thinking "ok, so this is how to knit terrycloth?" Can you imagine this made with something lofty like angora?

[@Asvoria]

For the mystery knits, you could have viewers send you patterns that they have 'redacted' and the key. That way you will not know what the pattern could be. That sounds like it would be fun to do. I want to go find you a pattern now. You could also set parameters on amount of yarn it requires.

[@transarchivist]

It’s so gorgeous!!! I can’t believe how gorgeous it is!!!

[@eileenfb1948]

It would make a lovely scarf. Love the loops.

[@agimagi2158]

This was a lot of fun! I love the fuzzy texture of the cape, I feel like this woulf makes some great imitation furr too

[@Darvit_Nu]

I've seen a lot of people saying Knit Plain means to knit without increasing or decreasing in stockinette stitch or if working in the round, just knitting every stitch around for however long the pattern says in rows or to build up fabric of a certain length. Although in this case it seems to mean to knit every row. It's hard to know without the context lmao but so incredibly interesting & fun to watch! 🤩🥰

[@burningdiamond]

Yes, Nutella you are such a good dog to help your mom make her youtube content even better. 🥰

[@fredsfrauchen3401]

It looks wonderful! 😃 And it must be quite warm due to the amount of yarn 😄

[@joanlowe2660]

Havent watched this to the end yet lol but this was a very popular stitch pattern for baby bonnets in the early 70s

[@crowznest438]

From illustrations in Godey's and Peterson's Lady's Magazines, Berlin work was what we call needlepoint, so I assume that Berlin wool is the yarn we'd use for that, if you want a size reference. Please consider posting the year of the project up front. Thanks for this; what's not to love about the mystery projects..

[@yvonneknits]

What a fun project! I do love the quirks of those antique patterns!

[@TheGabygael]

i immidiatly thought of her when i saw the title, great of you to reconise the inspiration and ihonestly thought i was one of the only oes to be recommended her

[@SusieQ3]

I love Corrine's mystery videos!

[@crystalwright1504]

What fun!!! Wow, that's alot of yarn! Have fun!!

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

Thank you for giving Just Vintage Crochet a shout out. I hope that the two of you become friends

[@jessicaneal8553]

So fuzzy! Great mock up - it's pretty enough with the smooth white that you could do garter such panels instead and it would look good 😊😊

[@lindakrisologo4871]

Pick a easyier one, so it doesn't eat all the yarn, but o love the mystery pattern, I watch Corrina all the time , as well as you too, both great❤

[@maureenwilliford8985]

The look of this cape is fabulous and I can’t help thinking I’ve seen a vintage photo somewhere of someone wearing something like it but I would never knit one for myself because I’d be constantly worried about snagging the loops. Great job, though! I can’t wait to see the finished product!😊

[@SusieQ3]

Worried about snagging the loops, for sure! Although, it could probably be worn with the loops to the inside 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@maureenwilliford8985]

@@SusieQ3 Yes, but then why go to all that trouble? It would be a shame.

[@erikaantonsson9327]

absolutely loved this! i've been watching just vintage crochet's videos, and it's as fun every time! :)

[@crimsonanna1980]

I love this idea of mystery knitting. And the looped cape is so, so cute! I want to make one now. Please record a reveal of your full 1840's outfit. It's going to be beautiful!

[@johnvanpuyenbroeck788]

I collect vintage knitting books and patterns. And one I got from the 80s look like one you'd probably want to make. I wish I could email you a picture of the cover so you can search for it. (The sweater on the cover is the one I think you'll be interested in making)

[@999Giustina]

Such a fun pattern! But that yarn is far too nice to turn into a duster!

[@michelleellis1290]

I’ve been watching just vintage crochet and she is awesome. So I loved this and can’t wait to see what else comes off your needles xxx

[@petapendlebury9024]

Definitely one for Retro Claude and her stash busting! 😂 if it was in a black yarn with a sheen I think it would look a little like astrakhan possibly? Love the colour you're using though.

[@teamaeblue896]

It is adorable I love the mystery series

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Gasp! That's going to be so great!

[@stitchwithbritt5922]

This was so fun🥰 I would love to watch more of these mystery knitt patterns🥰.

[@cathymatthews5147]

That will be really warm!

[@IAmCraftingAgain]

I love this idea. I'd love to see more

[@whereseagullsfly8250]

Loving the idea of not knowing what you are knitting. I made a cardigan for my daughter in the 1970s with a pattern just like this. She was approx 6 years and loved her cardi. x

[@The_Crafting_Gamer]

I watch the mystery chroshet too and yours are just as interesting love the guessing game

[@cor3944]

Wow! The result is gorgeous and so beautiful!❤

[@heidiclarke2333]

This was fun, I have had the crochet pop up on my feed to.

[@ushere5791]

omg, what an awesome cape!! i love that color. what fun!!

[@malloryp8341]

Nutella picking was so precious! My cat would just try to gobble them all at once 😸

[@tuesdaygrey4752]

I love this! The mystery is super fun, more please!

[@jmchau]

How fun! I do watch @justvintagecrochet also. I think that the looped knit as the front panels & collar of a wool cape would be cute.

[@OriginalAfrocentricDesignbyLis]

Nice! I neither knit or crochet (I sew) 😊 but I follow you and others in this yarn community. 👍🏽

[@lynntimmer1620]

Fascinating with your detective analysis!

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

That's really pretty, I have that book and might make myself a cape like that.

[@fraeuleinpusteplume2730]

That was so fun!

[@TallTeenTurtle]

ok this has nothing to do with the actual video, but I totally thought the thumbnail pic of you with the yarn balls was you in a blue strapless evening gown...I saw your pink top as skin and the yarn balls as the bodice...i may need to get my eyes checked lol.

[@MichelleSMV]

This was so fun to watch! I think the cape will be so beautiful in the end when it’s finished. But I admit when you got the loops first done I definitely did not see a cape in its future 😂

[@CasualKnitter]

Just wow!

[@CasualKnitter]

It was such an adventure because I have never knit this stitch before and also I had no idea what a Cap is until the final reveal! Thank you for making vintage knitting such an adventure, I hope you continue ❤️😊❤

[@lajsa8160]

This was so entertaining! I wish I could help you to make it a surprise for you too. Maybe your patrons could censor some patterns. I don't know. This was a great idea though and I would watch many more of this type!

[@hannahv1930]

I've watched those vintage crochet videos, they're fantastic and it's incredible the beautiful pieces she is able to make!

[@EmsIsFab]

This is so fun! I am getting better at reading older knitting patterns and love seeing your process of thinking when reading them.

[@valorieanderson9325]

😮 wow that capelet will be beautiful when done

[@alicjaswiety-pospiech3138]

It's so beautiful and interesting! And it goes so well with the blue set you had underneath 😎 The idea of mystery patterns is quite fun😊

[@JLRiason]

Enjoyed this so much. Would love to see more.

[@moonbasket]

This is so cool! I love the texture of the cape. Now I want to figure out how to incorporate loop knitting into my own stuff. It's so cool. I'd love to see more mystery knits. My sister and I were guessing along with you as you knit and were happily correct about it being a cape. 😊

[@Luckytaylor1117]

Obsessed!!! Please I need more!!!!

[@cherylrosbak4092]

That must be incredibly warm with all that loft! And a single row of those loops would make a cute stand-up collar.

[@cherylrosbak4092]

Ha! It did make a collar.

[@linr8260]

Omg the finished cape is gonna look incredible

[@bethelbethel845]

That would be very warm! Love it! I wonder how it would knit up with an acrylic yarn?

[@EdenYell]

I think I have some 40s - 80s sweaters or vests that I can donate to the cause 😉

[@fiftyfathomknit4889]

Ooh this is a very cool loop technique. I’ve knit a couple Welsh Wigs (a mid 19th c shaggy travelling cap) and I am going to have to use this technique to make the loops next time.

[@kida4star]

Love the mystery knit!

[@carmabreeding6232]

The cape is wonderful, I love these mystery patterns. They get my creative juices flowing.

[@charlymicky1722]

Please more mystery knits!

[@nanabella007]

"Loopy fabric" hehe 😂

[@eannh4928]

What a pretty capelet!! Loved allowing Nutella do the drawing! Please continue for further mysteries.

[@e.millustration1759]

I wonder if you could have the loopy side on the inside of a cape, for colder weather, i bet it'd be very cosy and warm

[@juadonna]

If done in white wool, I can see this as a fabric to sew up into one of those wigs used in the British Judicial Court System! I can also see narrow strips used as 'faux fur' trimming on a cloth cape, cardigan or coat. In that case smaller loops might be more appropriate. Great job working this up and thanks to Nutella for her assistance! Take care and stay well!

[@MarthaDiazTaylor]

Love tbe video! Please do more!

[@DianeBianchi_MnWx]

I watch Just Vintage Crochet and love her mysteries. I am a knitter so I would enjoy seeing you do this too. I've knit from 19th century patterns and have made a mess of them, so hope you have better luck, they're so cryptic.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

The cape will be gorgeous when it’s done 😀 I can imagine it might not work well for someone who owns a cat! Just imagine the claws in amongst those floofy loops 😂

[@julieannmatthews3639]

Just wonderful. It goes so well with your costume. Usually when I run out of wool I just spin up another batch and dye it. Please let us see some more.

[@Betriska]

I've only heard of "Master Knitters". I've never witnessed one in action! You amaze me with every video. Thank you for the hard work of filming your process, i so enjoy watching a master at work. Much love and many blessings, Dear.

[@smullis7]

I’ve been watching Just Vintage Crochet. I’m so glad to see the same idea in knitting!! So much fun!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Love the yarn colour and the fluffiness of this collar. ❤

[@binglemarie42]

That's going to be gorgeous!!! It will be so warm, too. I'm looking forward to seeing more mystery knits!

[@jenahyslip8292]

I call that "knitting blind." Sometimes, I do not understand where a modern pattern is going (knitting slippers for example), so I just do exactly what the pattern says one step at a time. After a little time "knitting blind" I say, "Oh, now I see how this is going to work." Maybe knitting with faith would be a better term.

[@MegaJazzyc]

Love this pattern. ❤