Long before Chevron was 'the thing' - I was making Chevron afghans - but back then we just called them 'zig-zag'! Isn't it funny how things circle back around, but we call it something else to make it seem new and different?! Hip-huggers (which I also lived through) came back as 'low-rise' pants, bell-bottoms are now flare and so on! So enjoy some of my personal Chevron blankets (formerly known as afghans!).
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| This was the first afghan I ever made. It was in the early 70's and I was so happy with the colors! Seriously?! But really, the orange, yellow and brown were all the rage. How many of you remember that orangeish-brownish kitchen carpet that was all the rage? We used to call it 'pizza carpet' because we figured you could drop a pizza on it and never find it! |
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| In the mid-70's my mother made this one. It is big enough for a queen-size bed. She had a tight stitch, so it's thick and heavy. Perfect for a cold night and hot chocolate! |
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| And this is one I made just a few years ago. |
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I never knew I was so stylish! I've always considered myself 'behind the curve' when new fashions or styles come about - but maybe this time I was way ahead of the curve!
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| I'm sure the Chevron Company is enjoying all of the extra advertising! |
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What other 'old' things can you think of that have come back into style with a different name?
How fun you have all of those! I am crocheting my very first blanket right now (almost done) and wouldn't you know it's a chevron blanket! I'll post pictures after my friend receives it - it's a baby gift.
ReplyDeleteThat's so funny that you post this. I am also starting my first "Chevron" blanket this weekend. I hope it turns out as cute as yours. By the way, your new furniture is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw this post I had to smile, because on my "to do" list is ask you how to make one of these :) I wasn't planning on getting around to it until this fall or winter, but I want to try to make one!
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