Tea towel round up – What’s not to love about an anatomical heart?

teatowel1 SKinny Laminx has some verrry cute tea towels all designed and printed by herself using local materials.
The Ikea one is my favoritee, I can imagine going through Ikea withdrawal if I lived somewhere without one. Now, did she make up the names of the Ikea products on there?

ArtGoodies, the fabulous work of Lisa Price, has some really nice designs on tea towels, aprons and plushies.
Lisa has a great VintageGoodies Etsy shop, I’m eyeballing these vintage bird mugs and some of the vintage tins and platters.
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Leannegraeff on Etsy has some wonderful camping themed tea towels perfect to remind you of all the fun camping you’ve done. Leanne also tuns her designs in to fabric yardage. I love it that people are making their own fabric these days
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I’m a sucker for anatomical heart things. Kaibrina has some lovely printed heart tea towels, perfect for your friend who loves to bake for Valentine’s Day (hey, it sneaks up faster than you think!). Her hand printed Golden Vagina tanks (a gift pretty much good for any time) are great too!

Okay, that’s enough for one post, I think I’ll save the rest for another day!

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There is something especially charming about a vintage baby dress pattern, and this Crocheted Cutie Dress #3112 has all the details that make older crochet designs so appealing.

The dress features a neatly shaped bodice, short sleeves, contrast stripes and a full lace skirt with a scalloped finish. It has that classic heirloom look without feeling overly formal, which makes it suitable for birthdays, family photos, baby showers or simply as a special handmade outfit.

One of the nicest things about this design is the balance between the structured upper section and the much softer, more decorative skirt. The bodice is worked in a simple repeating texture, while the skirt opens into a detailed lace pattern that gives the dress plenty of movement and fullness. The white trim around the neckline, sleeves and hem also helps define the shape beautifully.

The pattern includes instructions for sizes 1 and 2, with the second size shown in parentheses throughout. As with many vintage patterns, the sizing does not line up neatly with modern age labels, so it is important to check the gauge and finished proportions rather than relying on the size number alone.

This would be best suited to an intermediate crocheter, or a confident beginner who is comfortable reading traditional pattern instructions. The design uses chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, colour changes, shaping, repeated lace sections and separate pieces that are sewn together during finishing.

The sleeves and collar are made separately and attached to the completed bodice. The back is finished with three buttons, giving the dress a practical opening while keeping the front clean and decorative.

The original version uses pink and white mercerized crochet cotton, but the design works beautifully in more modern combinations too. Sage and cream give it a soft botanical feel, lemon and white make it fresh and summery, while orange and ivory create a much warmer retro look.

Because the pattern was originally written for vintage crochet cotton and a steel hook, I would strongly recommend making a gauge swatch before beginning. Modern threads and hook-sizing systems can vary, and the bodice needs to fit correctly before the lace skirt is added.

The professionally reformatted PDF is much easier to follow than an unedited scan. It keeps the original stitch counts and construction while improving spacing and readability. It also includes a modern mockup and the original vintage reference image, which is helpful when visualising the finished shape.

Overall, this is a lovely pattern for anyone who enjoys making vintage-inspired baby clothes. The lace skirt is the real highlight, but the striped bodice and matching collar give the finished dress a polished, complete look.

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