Crocheted Wooden Hangers

Back in the early 1980’s, I received a pattern from a very special lady for wooden hangers.  These days, I imagine it would probably be called a “hanger cozy”, and it is difficult to find these types of hangers in the stores now.  The wooden hanger is encased in the crochet and then beads are sewn on afterwards.  This pattern was typed on a typewriter, remember those?   The paper is now yellowed and a little bit flimsy.  I wrote on it in pen because the number of stitches I used was slightly different from the original pattern.  I also drew a little chart on it too.  Now I wish I hadn’t done that, but oh well, too late now.

These were made with worsted weight yarn and then the beads were sewn on at the end.   I used them for heavy jackets and I especially liked them for sweaters because they didn’t fall off the hanger.   The only problem is they are quite wide and take up a lot of room in your closet.  I don’t know about you, but closet space is very precious, I need every inch in mine.  I use them now for my boutiques if I’m outside and have a canopy; I place them around the outside perimeter of the tent to display garments.

Here are some photos of them, and the original pattern.  I do not know the source; I didn’t see one resembling this in Ravelry.  I’m not to credit for this pattern, just putting it out there for you if you want to make some for yourself and going down memory lane today.  Hope you enjoy your day.

Happy throw back Thursday!

Carolyn