Raphael Brand

The Turban : This pattern contains directions to crochet the hat pictured. The design, vintage 1939 from Frazier Mfg, is billed as 'The Turban'. I'm not sure I'd call it a Turban, but an...

The Cocktail Hour : This pattern contains directions to crochet the hat pictured. This is a cute design, officially called Cocktail Hour. Now, this may not be what ladies wear to cocktail hour these...

The Monte Carlo : This pattern contains directions to crochet the bag shown. A smaller clutch styled bag, crocheted using Gimp cord, making it quite sturdy has a zip closure (interestingly enough,...

The Hillcrest : This pattern contains directions to crochet the handbag shown.  It is made using Gimp or cording, which gives it that sturdy look and feel. You use single crochet and double...

The Tasselette : This pattern contains directions to crochet the hat shown. This hat is vintage 1938 and is a fun variation of a couple different styles. First there is a wide band that has a slanted...

The Spider Web : This pattern contains directions to crochet the bag pictured. The bag, a wristlet in style, has a 6 inch zip opening and employs single crochet, double crochet, and bead stitch...

The Sport Hat : This pattern contains directions to crochet the hat shown. This design is vintage 1930s and has the sleek and slightly romantic look. It's titled a Sport Hat, and features a wide...

Pillbox : This pattern contains directions for crocheting the hat pictured. This vintage 1939 design calls for use of GIMP, a discontinued material -- try substituting a heavy crochet cotton or a...

The Fan Bag : This pattern contains directions to crochet the bag shown. Officially called The Fan Bag (I don't know why), it is worked in single crochet, double crochet and a cross pattern stitch...

The Shopper : This pattern contains directions to crochet the bag above. Although the dimensions are not stated, other than the 7 inch hinge frame, the bag has a side panel gusset, giving it room for...

The Looped Turban : This pattern contains directions to crochet the hat shown. The hat, turban style has a short band that wraps the head, followed by the next band flush with a thick mesh of loop...

The Robin Hood : This pattern contains directions to crochet the hat shown. This is a 1938 design that has vintage sass all over. A classic Robin Hood style, with one side rolled back with a 'feather...

The Roundabout : This pattern contains directions to crochet the hat pictured. Here's a fun hat, tough and sturdy, crocheted in gimp, has a flat crown and sides of tall, proud, as well as pretty,...

Sachet Basket : This pattern contains directions to crochet the small basket pictured. This pattern is vintage WWII - 1938. The basket size is not stated, however, I'd think rather small as it is...

The Sailor : This pattern contains directions for crocheting the hat pictured. The pattern, named the Sailor for the patriotic times of the late 1930's, is a fun piece indeed. It is sporting an...