I’m so glad to find another person interested in historical patterns. I crocheted an 1880s replica reticule that I found on Ravelry, for my daughter, because she works at Silver Dollar City, in Branson, Mo; they’re required to wear 1880s costumes, and not allowed to carry modern bags or purses. It came out beautifully, and the other ladies at work loved it.
These were called misers purses because when light was poor in the evenings or winter, it was difficult to see which coins you were using. The sides are shaped differently so you could choose pennies to pay for your carriage from one side of the purse and keep your higher value coins in the other so you didn't pay too much for something by accident, hence the misers purse x
Your channel is just what I have been looking for. I love historical knitting and I am very interested in how the Victorians made the knitting things they needed and how they dressed and decorated. Thank you for your hard work and great videos.
Maybe ad a nice contrast colored lining inside to pop through and protect the lace knit. When i am able to knit such patterns i ll try it too, great video.
Dough like this is usually left in fridge over night and baked the next day. The butter gets solidified and it's easier to cut the shapes. Few hours in freezer can be substituted.
My local library recently ordered the six volume set of Weldon’s Practical Needlework which is republished by Interweave. These monthly issues were originally published in 1888. Each 12 issue book was originally 2 shillings/ 3 pence. Love your podcast.
Fond memories of a similar green misers purse my grandmother once knit - she wanted to 'test out' a new yarn brand before committing to something bigger. When we went there for a holiday, my sister and I used the two sides to keep our pocket money separate so we'd know whose was whose!
Nice video! Look at that green miser’s purse! I 💚 it. You can use two long barbell earrings, a ring and a little chain to make the “en diable” closure of the first purse, in my opinion🙂
I made a miser's purse using the pattern in Knitting America: A Glorious Heritage from Warm Socks to High Art by Susan Strawn and Melanie Falick. The main stitch used was blackberry, and I put a cotton lining in both sides. I used a couple of napkin rings for closures, and I bought a cranberry-colored beaded fringe to trim one side and a matching tassel for the other. It was a fun knit! Yours turned out beautiful!
That color is amazing! Cool purse too, I can see having this looped over a belt and keeping sticky fingers out. Easy to cut though now that I think about it. But it sure is a nice piece!
This kind of purse would be very easy to keep all your cards in one side and then cash and change in the other, or in the days of wireless transactions that don't really require cash anymore, keep your bank cards in one side and your club cards in the other. the nice soft fabric would easily fold up as well and not feel too bulky in comparison to a full wallet.
I made a crochet one from an 1890's pattern. It was really cool in how the chain lines were created from the ring and how they allowed the purse to open and close.
I love the miser purse! My Mom had several extant purses, which I now own and one in particular, the squash blossom purse, has very similar beading on it, which needs to be repaired and now I know how to do it so! Yay! Thank you, so much
Caraway was used to calm an upset stomach And nutmeg was used to calm nerves. At least that’s what my grandmother taught me. So it makes sense to call it a Mother’s Jumble because she could choose which to use the sweet as a preventative medicine.
THis got me thinking and I found they had an Art of Crocheting book!!! I don't knit but I have been collection victorian crochet patterns to include in my historical sewing.
Hmmm, I’m thinking that the cookies dough might have worked out better if you chilled the dough first. That’s what you would do with pie dough. Butter would also harden if chilled.
I was thinking the same thing, and also use whole milk. I mean baking is essentially edible chemistry, and in my experience with older recipes whole milk does better. Just my opinion though.
I found your pattern on Ravelry and came to this video from there because I had to know how this purse works. I will be making one soon...such a cool design. I have the exact swift and ballwinder that you have. I bought them because they were cheap and the reviews were still decent. I've never seen another person with the same swift until now. I love that it has a case and is lighter and takes up less space then wooden ones do. Great video...I subscribed!
I'm sorry to have to make a correction. Your yarn came in a hank and you wound it into a cake. Even though it's called a ball winder it winds cakes, which are flat on top and bottom. You usually wind actual balls when you wind by hand. A skein is one of those barrel-shaped things of yarn, usually sold by yarn companies.
I’m so glad to find another person interested in historical patterns. I crocheted an 1880s replica reticule that I found on Ravelry, for my daughter, because she works at Silver Dollar City, in Branson, Mo; they’re required to wear 1880s costumes, and not allowed to carry modern bags or purses. It came out beautifully, and the other ladies at work loved it.
It's so cool how the purse works. You did a lovely job, I think the beading adds a regal touch.
These were called misers purses because when light was poor in the evenings or winter, it was difficult to see which coins you were using. The sides are shaped differently so you could choose pennies to pay for your carriage from one side of the purse and keep your higher value coins in the other so you didn't pay too much for something by accident, hence the misers purse x
Your channel is just what I have been looking for. I love historical knitting and I am very interested in how the Victorians made the knitting things they needed and how they dressed and decorated. Thank you for your hard work and great videos.
Maybe ad a nice contrast colored lining inside to pop through and protect the lace knit. When i am able to knit such patterns i ll try it too, great video.
The crocheted reticule I made is cream colored, with a dark red liner.
Dough like this is usually left in fridge over night and baked the next day. The butter gets solidified and it's easier to cut the shapes. Few hours in freezer can be substituted.
Nice work! I really enjoy your victorian knitting videos, I hope you keep going xx
Thank you so much! I'm just about done with another victorian knit, I hope I can share it with you all soon!
@@EngineeringKnits Can't wait to see it!
My local library recently ordered the six volume set of Weldon’s Practical Needlework which is republished by Interweave. These monthly issues were originally published in 1888. Each 12 issue book was originally 2 shillings/ 3 pence. Love your podcast.
Fond memories of a similar green misers purse my grandmother once knit - she wanted to 'test out' a new yarn brand before committing to something bigger. When we went there for a holiday, my sister and I used the two sides to keep our pocket money separate so we'd know whose was whose!
It was so great to see the purse in action. I have only seen pictures of them before and wondered if they were easy to use. excellent video.
Hey try cooling the cookie dough. Either roll as a log, cool and slice. Or just flatten into a flat 2" disc and cool before rolling.
Nice video! Look at that green miser’s purse!
I 💚 it.
You can use two long barbell earrings, a ring and a little chain to make the “en diable” closure of the first purse, in my opinion🙂
I made a miser's purse using the pattern in Knitting America: A Glorious Heritage from Warm Socks to High Art by Susan Strawn and Melanie Falick. The main stitch used was blackberry, and I put a cotton lining in both sides. I used a couple of napkin rings for closures, and I bought a cranberry-colored beaded fringe to trim one side and a matching tassel for the other. It was a fun knit! Yours turned out beautiful!
That seems like an excellent idea for a dice bag!
That color is amazing! Cool purse too, I can see having this looped over a belt and keeping sticky fingers out. Easy to cut though now that I think about it. But it sure is a nice piece!
This kind of purse would be very easy to keep all your cards in one side and then cash and change in the other, or in the days of wireless transactions that don't really require cash anymore, keep your bank cards in one side and your club cards in the other. the nice soft fabric would easily fold up as well and not feel too bulky in comparison to a full wallet.
I made a crochet one from an 1890's pattern. It was really cool in how the chain lines were created from the ring and how they allowed the purse to open and close.
Mindboggling ! But so nice to see your efforts more stars for you 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Caraway seeds were used for seed cake, too. A very English afternoon tea item!
I love the miser purse! My Mom had several extant purses, which I now own and one in particular, the squash blossom purse, has very similar beading on it, which needs to be repaired and now I know how to do it so! Yay! Thank you, so much
Wondeful work! And with that thin yarn, wow!! 💞
Caraway was used to calm an upset stomach And nutmeg was used to calm nerves. At least that’s what my grandmother taught me. So it makes sense to call it a Mother’s Jumble because she could choose which to use the sweet as a preventative medicine.
THis got me thinking and I found they had an Art of Crocheting book!!! I don't knit but I have been collection victorian crochet patterns to include in my historical sewing.
Wait they do? That's so cool! I'm definitely going to check that out. Thank you for mentioning it.
I love this Misers Purse!!!!!
Hmmm, I’m thinking that the cookies dough might have worked out better if you chilled the dough first. That’s what you would do with pie dough. Butter would also harden if chilled.
I was thinking the same thing, and also use whole milk. I mean baking is essentially edible chemistry, and in my experience with older recipes whole milk does better. Just my opinion though.
How do you not have more subscribers? This is amazing.
I'm surprised they weren't lined in fabric. The knitting is lovely and lining might make it more durable with all the hard objects.
I found your pattern on Ravelry and came to this video from there because I had to know how this purse works. I will be making one soon...such a cool design. I have the exact swift and ballwinder that you have. I bought them because they were cheap and the reviews were still decent. I've never seen another person with the same swift until now. I love that it has a case and is lighter and takes up less space then wooden ones do. Great video...I subscribed!
Love this!
Really cool and interesting video! ☺️
Absolutely amazing!
Thank you so much! Definitely want to try to make one !
gretą video!
I'm sorry to have to make a correction. Your yarn came in a hank and you wound it into a cake. Even though it's called a ball winder it winds cakes, which are flat on top and bottom. You usually wind actual balls when you wind by hand. A skein is one of those barrel-shaped things of yarn, usually sold by yarn companies.
I would have called a "barrel" of yarn, as you say, a bobbin. "Skein" has come to be used for exactly the configuration she referred to.