Saturday, July 30, 2011

Diamonds from Diamond Creek ~ my weekly finds

Late on Tuesday evening I was reading a few Blogs, and mentioned I was going out Op Shopping on Wednesday.  Gina from Patra's Place emailed me that she'd like a day out too, and maybe we could meet up and she'd show me around some of her local Op shops. We both contribute to the I Op therefore I am blog, a collaborative blog about op shopping in Melbourne, so I knew just how keen she is on op shops, so I couldn't wait to meet her.

I have lived in Melbourne for 30 years now, and never been to Diamond Creek, so Gina and I met up in Eltham and did some shopping !  She managed to buy a lot of great things for her crafts and her collections, but I hit the best load of Knitting Patterns I have found for a long time, in a lovely Op Shop in Diamond Creek.
I love old knitting patterns, the older the better, and in this huge lot were even 3 from the 1920s/ 1930s.

aren't these Ladies divine?  Lots of the patterns were from the WWII era too, with notices inside the pattern books saying that due to the factory supplying cloth to the Armed Forces, some knitting yarns may be in short supply.

this was the first time I had met Gina, but I am sure we will have a lot more Op Shopping Days together in the future.

I' ll be linking up with Sophie for the weekly Flea Market Finds, as always.  Lots of goodies to check out over there.
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16 comments:

  1. Shortbread and GingerJuly 31, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Love those knitting patterns - so typical of the era!
    Liz & Shortbread & Ginger

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  2. KylieJuly 31, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    So which one are you going to knit Lyndel?
    I think I like the last one best (if you're taking orders! ha-ha) x

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  3. carole johnstonJuly 31, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    These are all gorgeous, I have a few,I don't collect they just arrived lol but i love looking at them.

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  4. NickJuly 31, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    How wonderful! I am always talking about my online "friends" to my husband...he thinks I am crazy. Great that you met up! I love the permed hairstyles.

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  5. CathyJuly 31, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    awesome! Love the models in these type of knitting books!

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  6. secondhandroseJuly 31, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Fantastic old knitting patterns, what a great haul and great that you could get together to share the love!

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  7. nadine paduartJuly 31, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    yes! the ladies do look divine! so do their knits!! oh boy... are you also knitting (some of) these patterns?
    n♥

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  8. Vintage SweetheartJuly 31, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Gorgeous photos! I'm with Kylie are you taking orders ha ha.

    Em :)

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  9. Jem August 1, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    These are some fantastic patterns!

    Jem xXx

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  10. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Some of the best fun is thrifting with others who enjoy it as much as you do! Nice find on the stash of knitting patterns.

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  11. JeTaimeVintageAugust 1, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Glad you had a great day out and those knitting patterns are great, I love authentic little touches like those low stock warnings!

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  12. Miss ClaireAugust 1, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Oh wow, what a wonderful find! I love looking at all of the other details in the photographs, such as their hair and poses. What treasure you found! Make sure you show us the result if you knit any of them! Xxx Claire

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  13. Gina E.August 1, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I knew you were pretty happy when we left that shop, but I had no idea the patterns you found were so old! What a great find - they'd probably been there for years, just waiting for you to come along ;-)
    I'm looking forward to our next outing...don't suppose you'd take me up to Marysville in your new car? (just kidding!)

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  14. Shabby Vintage JunkAugust 3, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Hey Lyndel Love....!

    OK OK....At your insistence I've been leaving the draw OPEN so you can see it....hahahahaha....!!!!!

    These are the LOVELIIEST patterns I've seen in AGES....LUCKY you....!!! Isn't it WONDERFUL sharing time op shopping with a Friend....I'm GLAD you enjoyed yourself....!

    Enjoy the rest of your week you CHEEKY bugger....!

    Cheers for now,
    Tamarah :o)

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  15. NellyAugust 3, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Re my knitted scarf You got it in one.Sadly Miss 10 who doesnt knit picked it out lol I very nearly pulled it undone then thought it makes a great halfway mark.lol xxx

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  16. LyndallAugust 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I love these! Vintage knitting patterns are one of my favourite things. My mum has a whole lot saved that she bought just after she got married that I am borrowing.

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