Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? Pride and Prejudice? Any pop-culture reference to dashing men with breeches and cravats? Then that makes two of us! This post is going to be right up your alley.
I recently started a Jane Austen Book Club with a group of friends at the office (similar to the book of the same title, but without a lovable young man looking for new friends…or really any men in general). Each month we cover one of Jane Austen’s seven novels and watch the corresponding film.
This past week we delved into the world of Pride and Prejudice. We watched both of the famous film adaptions, the 300 minute (so LONG) BBC miniature series featuring the dashing Colin Firth, and the shorter, but also wonderful Keira Knightley version. It’s no surprise then that all I’ve wanted to create this week are very vintage and proper ladylike patterns. I’ve gathered a few of my favorite ladylike patterns around to share with all of you. Throw on Pride and Prejudice (which ever version you prefer) and let’s get crocheting.
Ladylike Patterns
- Granny Bedspread Pattern – I can just imagine this over one of the beds at Pemberley!
- Light and Lacy Afghan and Pillow – This light and lacy pattern is perfect for any amiable woman.
- Vintage Chinese Fan Afghan – This pattern reminded me of Mrs. Bennet.
- Pineapple Afghan – So delicate and light, it’s just like Jane!
- Queen Anne Blanket – Lady Catherine de Bourgh wouldn’t be caught dead without this lovely pattern in her collection.
- Victorian Rose Wreath Afghan – This afghan would be in the home of any Jane Austen’s female characters.
- Flower and Fruit Afghan – Couldn’t you see this in Charlotte Lucas’ home?
- Black Afghan With Roses – I imagine this draped over Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s daughter’s lap.
- Royal Splendor Afghan – With the crest of Pemberley, it would be perfect!
- Delicate Daisy Bedspread – So stunning, I’m sure all the Bennet girls would want one.
- Victorian Lace Bedspread – Light and lacy, this pattern is absolutely stunning.
- Crown of Pineapple Doily – I like to imagine the ladies working on this as they sit in the parlor in the morning.
Which ladylike pattern do you like?
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None of them! I have 3 afghans that I started and will probably never finish. Afghans are a lot of work and are NOT appreciated as gifts as they once were
Geez, aren’t you a negative nancy
I know how feel. I keep plugging away on afghans and it seems like they take forever! But I think they are coming back into style. All my kids and grandkids use the afghans that I have made for them. There is an afghan that has 63 squares and each square is a different pattern. That was really fun to make and I have made two of them so far as wedding gifts.
Would love to see that! Is the pattern on-line?
That’s unfortunate for you, I make many afghans and give them all away and people always want more! They are less work than a sweater and don’t have all that sewing.
Are these thread afghans that you started or are they in yarn?
Would you like some help?
If they are done in strips or square, I can crochet some for you to help get your projects completed.
I love the Victorian Lace Bedspread. I don’t have nearly enough time or patience to make it at this point in my life, but maybe after my kids grow up.
The last link ( lacy lady motif) does not bring me to a pattern but to a search page. The rest worked, Thanks.
Hi Louise,
It looks like the blogger took down the pattern, we’ve replaced it with another beautiful crochet project. Thanks for bringing this to our attention!
Have a great day!
Hi Louise, Here’s the link to this beautiful bedspread / afghan.
http://www.momsloveofcrochet.com/VictorianLaceBedspread.html
I hope to make this for one of my granddaughters.
Happy Hooking!
on your advertisement for 12 ladylike patterns you show a picture that looks like a doilie in the shlape of a girl or lady.I was wondering if you have a pattern for it.If you could let me knoe I would really appreciate it.Thank you
Judith was having a bad hair day. I understand exactly what she is saying, but, you may not get the reaction you expect to your afghan gift at the time of the giving, but you will be remembered for many years to come. I’ve lost track how many afghans I made and given away, but requests still come for a “new” one . Just do lapghans, those are well received..
I have made many afghans and rugs taken me heaps of time ,but they went to the local hospital were they were very much appreciated by the disabled and old folk
trying doing that Judith ,it would make you feel better in yourself ,
I think they are all beautiful. I love the complicated patterns as they get my brain working, although I must admit I prefer working from the picture patterns rather than instructions. My trouble is that I actually prefer the look of the easier patterns, the less vintage and more contemporary look, which I get bored with half way through.
The upside for my friends is I make the difficult ones and then give them away. The downside for me is that it takes me much effort to actually complete something I will keep. Hey ho.
Hello! I find the Victorian Lace bedspread to be absolutely stunning! I will give that one a try down the road – and probably will modify the yarn and hook size to incorporate the motif into other articles. May land in the world of “good intentions” folder 🙂 – but this is going into my collection!
As a bit ‘chronologically advanced’ than perhaps some other crafters, I greatly appreciate all of these free patterns! My word – so much work and time goes into sharing this info – and skill!
I have a collection of antique and vintage patterns from hunting at the flea markets – they are getting harder to find. So, thank you for sharing!! Have a great day!
The vintage patters are much better by far than simplistic offerings coming out today. Public library ONLY keeps newest publications on their shelves. So only way to find remotely challenging patterns are the antique stores, or used books stores sometimes. You have collected yourself a treasure it sounds like. I’m searching for advise with mid-row color changing in Afghan Stitch (now called Tunisian). The new Tunisian patterns do not give me this. There USED to be so many lovely pictorial afghan stitich patterns everywhere. I’m trying.
I have made many pram/cot blankets over the years (I have 4 grandsons and the eldest is now 31) so I am now involved in crocheting for my first great grandson. The easiest afghan to make is the one mentioned below, ie squares of different patterns. I have made one and because one can pick it up at any time and do just one square, and each square is a different pattern so one never gets bored and it seems to grow quite quickly.
Wedding Ring, Flower & Fruit, Daisy, and Victorian appeal. SO many UFOs around here, and I’m working on them daily right now. So not allowing myself to start another project till done.
The vactorian lace is my favorite.
I liked both the victorian lace and the Granny blanket. When I start them, they will also be part of my WIP’s…number 18 and 19 (I think), who’s counting?!?