Anyone know of any organisation/company that collects vintage knitting and crochet patterns?

I recall reading something a few years ago (in Simply Knitting I think) about someone that was collecting vintage patterns and creating a library of them but I can't remember who it was.

I'm only asking because a friend has given me a load of old knitting and crochet stuff she found in her Grandma's loft, most of which is no use to anyone. But there are a number of vintage patterns. The earliest one I can find dates as 1951, but I'm pretty sure there are some that are older, just can't find a date on them.

I don't want them - vintage knitting is not my style - plus they stink! I can't bear to throw them away just in case some are rare.

I've done a quick google and can find places that sell vintage patterns but not ones that collect them. :rolleyes:

Charity shop them Missis!

Okay, I'll bring em round tomorrow :D

I remember there was someone who was collecting them, as you said. May be e-baying them may be the answer.

This may be of interest to you. Even if they don't want to buy them, they may be able to point you in the direction of somebody that canlook here (http://www.yesterknits.com/)

Okay, I'll bring em round tomorrow :D

You trying to say I'm some sort of charity case gempud? :huh:

Haha - as if Wheezy!

Ta Mrs Radish - I've emailed them

Haha - as if Wheezy!

Ta Mrs Radish - I've emailed them

Thank you gempud, lovely to see you today. Keep up that crochet and you will have a blanket before you know it. I'm a good teacher, yes :confused::suspect: