59.00 USD
Vintage crochet blue & white afghan blanket throw handmade in the 1970s is just the right touch for your retro decor.
I found this afghan in a bin with two others at an estate sale at a home that was frozen in time circa 1975. Everyone else was going crazy over the glassware but I realized right away that this blanket was an exceptional example of a simple crochet shell stitch pattern. Even more remarkable, it's in amazing condition. No holes, tears, pulls, or unraveling. In shades of blue and white, the colors bring the ocean to mind.
Handmade vintage textiles remind me of the continuity between generations. Forty years or so ago, someone took the time to make a blanket for her family. She most likely learned the stitch she used to make the afghan from her mother or grandmother, who learned the stitch from her mother, and on it goes back into history. Crochet is an ancient art and this afghan is a fine 1970s example of that art.
The afghan has been laundered and is ready for use.
Contents: 100% Acrylic Yarn
Care: Machine wash in delicate cycle with mild soap. When I washed it, I laid it flat and let it partially dry, then put it in the dryer on low. You could probably put it straight into the dryer, just make sure it's on low.
Dimensions: 58" x 36"
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