Since posting my Civil War Sontag I have had many requests for the crocheted version of the pattern that I used. Unfortunately the link I ha...

I had high hopes for yesterday and Monday. I had planned a clean out of my sewing room. Culling some fabrics to make room for all the fabric waiting in another closet, some which I have had for much much too long. Hanging a shelf to house all of my yarn stash, starting on Livie's […]

Sontag shawl history and patterns. Discover the start of the Sontag shawl and how it became popular again with today's knitters!

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Sontags, also known as heartwarmers, are really convenient garments. They keep your chest and back warm whilst leaving your arms free to ...

I recently decided to try something new in my historical clothing journey. Accessories is an area that I have wanted to focus on for a while now, but I have been busy with making the basics of a wardrobe. That is a time consuming process when dressing for different periods. It has always upset me that I still do not have a fully finished mid Victorian outfit and accessories do make an outfit. I have been focusing on researching outerwear and found many photos of women wearing sontags. While…

Beautiful and functional wool Sontag hand crocheted by me in 100% wool yarn. This Sontag shawl provides warmth and versatility that can also be worn as a shawl, as shown in the photos. It is a beautiful accessory for historical costumes, 18th century fashions, civil war reenactments, Dickens, pioneer clothing and French provincial costumers. The Sontag shown in the photo on the model is a Medium/Large. Sontag shown in photos is in Jade Heather, Dark Gray and Black. Color choices are shown in…

In the front of the number we give a very beautiful pattern, in colors, for a Crocheted Sontag, Shawl Pattern. Materials *-3 o...