One day browsing the net I came upon this Let's Knit magazine called Nostalgic Crochet. What draw me to it was this picture showing these gorgeous coin purses in a specific pattern. Actually it was the pattern that captured my attention.
My grandma called it "The Lost Road". It was one of her most favourite patterns. When I was just a little girl, whenever we had it on the table, tracing the whirling pattern, I couldn't help but imagine a dirt road winding deep into green woods and wondered how could a road lose itself. It's a fond memory of mine.
The lost road...
Grandma made me a tablecloth and doilies to accompany it.
The round doily (in the center of the collage below) is actually a sampler from my hub's grandma. Apparently she liked it too.
I proud myself of being able to "decipher" a pattern just by looking at it (same as grandma) but this is a tough one.
I know I have this pattern somewhere and when I find it I'll post it here.
I wish I could crochet. Love this pattern and your family story behind it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Donna!
DeleteI know that Japanese crochet book!!! I was tempted to buy it last week when I was browsing the crochet section in Kinokuniya bookstore….!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLike the crochet story you told us today!!!!!
xxxxx Ale
Doesn't it look tempting? :)
DeleteI know nothing about crochet patterns but the little purses are adorable
ReplyDeleteI've never seen that before but it's now my new favorite. It's a beautiful pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family story behind the crochet, thanks for sharing, I loved it.
ReplyDeleteThe coin purses are amazing, I would love to be the proud owner of one :-)
Such a beautiful pattern, Maya. Wow. I don't think I've seen it before but now I want to try it.
ReplyDeleteYour grandmother's work is amazing and how lucky you are to have these pieces made especially for you.
Now I can see where you get your talent from Maya ;-) it's running in your family veins! Such intricate looking patterns, I know you can do these! Love these small purses, they're exquisite!
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Superbes !
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Such a beautiful tablecloth and history. I am in the process of photographing our family tablecloths for a family reunion. I hope tact the attendees will remember the stories.
ReplyDeleteThose coin purses are darling!!
Love your story and the pattern. I would kill for those coin purses!
ReplyDeleteOh, what beautiful little coin purses and doilies! I would love to have the pattern for all! Hope you can find it!
ReplyDeleteHere's a picture of the spiral with a chart. Hope this helps in your search. http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/d7/bf/30/d7bf30d27d230309b9cf85334464bd88.jpg
ReplyDeleteThank you so, so much for sharing this. I am much obliged!
DeleteOh wow! That is gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteThat pattern is gorgeous. I wish my crocheting skills were better.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog following the coin purse path on the web. This lost road leads to you! Thank you for the story, I love it!
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