I did a knitted lace dress about that time, two colours of wool at the same
time and huge needles and a matching one for my tiny daughter:-)
I also was the only one in the family to learn to crochet and made cardigan
type jackets which were around until recently, so lasted a very long time.
I took the sleeves out of one of them and used it as a waistcoat.
I think those lacy shorts were beautiful and as previously said the motifs
could be made into a skirt, waistcoat or anything really, but good to see
the young wearing something pretty, lacy and fun. It might inspire new
generations into some kind of lace making.
Sue T Dorset UK.
I did a roaring trade in crochet "lace" dresses in the late 60s in my
off-work hours. Just about all my friends and acquaintances below the age
of about 28 wore them and I was the only one able to crochet. They had a
choice of long or short sleeves or sleeveless; they chose the stitch they
wanted the top in and the stitch, which looked like a bit like bobbin lace
I also made a crochet skirt and jacket suit plus numerous tops.
Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK
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