20 Old Hollywood Crochet Patterns That Channel Classic Glamour
Glamorous silhouettes, dramatic lace, structured tailoring, and all the sparkle and sophistication of the silver screen era!
The term “Old Hollywood” usually refers to the Golden Age of American cinema, spanning the 1920s through the 1960s. This era gave us screen legends like Audrey Hepburn, Rita Hayworth, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe, and with them came an entire visual language of style: satin gowns, fur stoles, opera gloves, perfectly waved hair, and bold red lips.
Design-wise, it was all about elegance and exaggeration. Costume designers like Edith Head and Adrian Adolph Greenberg were behind many of the most iconic looks, using luxurious fabrics, dramatic silhouettes, and meticulous detail to create visual fantasy and escapism, especially during the Great Depression and post-war years.
What’s really cool is how this aesthetic translates into crochet and fiber art. We see vintage elements like shell stitches, peacock and pineapple stitch, lace motifs, fan patterns, and structured accessories that echo 1930s and ’40s fashion.
So in this round-up, I’m sharing some stunning crochet patterns that bring all that vintage charm to life. I’ve separated them into two different categories: Clothing and Accessories. And as always you can find all of the exact links to each pattern below. Alright, let's get started!
Hollywood Bag by Tiffany Bliss, see the pattern here.
First is the Hollywood bag by Tiffany Bliss. This bag is a stunning representation of vintage glamour and sophistication. Its intricate shell stitch pattern and structured design make it an eye-catching accessory that adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. It features the shell stitch, which creates a lacy textured effect that’s both delicate and bold. And while it seems intricate, it’s simply a combination of basic crochet stitches, so although it’s rated intermediate it could be a great one for a confident beginner to tackle. And the finished size depends on the frame and weight of yarn that you use and this one is free on their website.
Juliet Cap by Little John's Yarn, see the pattern here.
Or make the Juliet Cap by Little John’s Yarn, and create this delicate wedding-style cap that desired to capture the romantic era of silent-film brides. You can any worsted weight yarn that you have lying around and it only requires 250 yarns or 228 meters to create, so not much. The special stitches used to create it are the two double crochet shell, picot and fan stitches. This one is free on her website and this one has a helpful video tutorial to make it as well.
I also like this Wide Brimmed Hat by Yarn and Spices. This one is beginner friendly to make and is free on their website. When made with size 3 cotton yarn it makes the hat more on the stiff side which is nice. There are also notes on how to adjust it so that the crown of the hat is deep enough if you need, and I also like the little band that is sewn on for a bit of interest.
Madeline's Shawl by Yarn Tails, see the pattern here.
This Madeline’s Shawl by Yarn Tails is also nice. It’s beginner friendly to create and the special stitches are the small shell and border shell. It’s easy to adjust as you like as well by simply increasing the number of rounds to make it longer and wider. And this one is free on their blog.
Vintage Drawstring Bag by Cobbler's Cabin, see the pattern here.
Or make the Vintage Style Drawstring Bag by Cobbler’s Cabin. It’s intermediate to make and worked up with thread so It creates a really delicate and light handbag. It measures about 14 inches to 16 inches in diameter and I like the drawstring here too, as well as the fringe on this one and it’s free on the love crafts website.
Crocheted Hat by Priscilla Publishing, see the pattern here.
Another great make is the Crocheted Hat by Priscilla Publishing. It’s worked in the round from the top to the brim, and finished off with the roses and a cord. This is a vintage pattern originally published in 1917, and is free on the blog, and there is a really cool old explanation of crochet stitches blurb over there, as well which is a great visual guide that is still a great guide to this day.
Perky Snood by Knitting Crochet, see the pattern here.
I also like the perky snood and It’s actually an archived page from knitting-crochet.com an it’s an original pattern from 1942. It’s beginner friendly to create, and is measured to fit 23 inches in circumference, but would be pretty easy to adjust as well. And this one reminded me of pin up style for sure.
Holly Go Nightly Eye Mask by Twinkie Chan, see the pattern here.
Or if you’re a fan of Audrey Hepburn and Breakfast at Tiffany’s you might like this next one. It’s the Holly Go Nightly Eye Mask by Twinkie Chan. It’s beginner friendly and quite straightforward to create, and just a little bit of sewing for the eyelids and embroidery for the eyebrows. And this one is a pretty quick make and free on their blog.
Parisian Hat by Touch of Nostalgia, see the pattern here.
This Parisian Hat by Touch of Nostalgia is very classic. This one is a vintage pattern, so that is good to keep in mind, and it’s a paid pattern in their Etsy shop. It’s made with wire at the brim to keep that shape. And I just thought this one was so elegant as well and perfect to make and wear at a picnic on a Summer day.
Bowler Hat by Columbia Minerva, see the pattern here.
The brim bowler hat by Columbia Minerva is also a great make. The bowler shape is very classic, or you can also adjust it into a fedora by creasing the crown. It has one size, which is medium, and is also a vintage pattern from the 1960s. And this one is a paid pattern on the Vintage Knit Crochet website, and there are a lot of great vintage patterns to check out on there if you love vintage patterns in this old Hollywood style. I had to really narrow it down with which ones to add to this list because there are a lot of great gems there.
Lace Gauntlet Gloves by Coats and Clarks, see the pattern here.
I also liked the lace gauntlet gloves by Coats & Clarks. It’s a 1930’s vintage pattern that features the lattice loop stitch and is perfect for formal events to afternoon tea parties. It’s a one size pattern, but there are also instructions on how to increase the size as you go along, and this one is a paid pattern on their website.
Pillbox Hat by Chadwicks, see the pattern here.
Or make the pillbox hat by Chadwicks. It’s a vintage pattern from 1944 and create a pillbox hat wimple that surrounds the face and wraps around the neck, draping across the shoulders, or however you’d like to wear it. This one is a paid pattern on their website, and I loved the drama and flair that this one has.
Evening Mitts by Workbasket Magazine, see the pattern here.
I also liked the evening mitts by Workbasket Magazine. These lacy mitts are beginner friendly to make, and were made with mercerized thread size 30, so they are made to be really delicate. They can be worn with ballerina skirts or any semi formal dress, and don’t require much thread to make which is nice. And this one is also a paid pattern on the vintageknitcrochet website.
Clothing
1935 Vintage Dress by Just Vintage Crochet, see the pattern here.
First is the 1935 Vintage Dress by Just Vintage Crochet. It is a restored vintage pattern and this one is great because it has a video tutorial to go along with it to help you with each step of making it, and this one also has a written pattern on their etsy shop.
Short Bell Sleeve Top by Columbia Minerva, see the pattern here.
Or make this short bell sleeve top by Columbia Minerva. I love how it has a cropped fit, with pocket flaps, bell sleeves, and a deep v neckline. There are instructions on how to make a small, medium and large and this one is a vintage pattern from the 1960s, and is a paid pattern on the vintage knit crochet website.
Lace Bed Jacket by Bernat, see the pattern here.
You could also make the lace bed jacket by Bernat. This top is worked with soft yarn, and has a waffled lace pattern stitch with lacy short belled sleeves. There is a shawl collar that extends to the front buttoned waistband. It’s also a vintage pattern from the 1950’s and has one size which is roughly about a Small/Medium. This one is a paid pattern on their website.
Medea Dress by Mati Denmark, see the pattern here.
The Madea Dress by Mati Denmark is also a great make. The pattern was inspired by Marilyn Monroe, and features a romantic shell stitch with a rose. There are also instructions on how to add a top inside of the top of the dress if you want it to be less see-through, and it is a made to measure style, so you can easily adjust it to fit you.
This one is a paid pattern on their website, and they have instructions on how to also play around with different necklines as you like for this one. And there are so many Marilyn inspired crochet pattern on their website as well which is really cool, so if you are a Marilyn fan definitely check that out.
Marilyn Sweater by Mati Denmark, see the pattern here.
Or make the Marilyn Sweater also by Mati Denmark. This one has bust measurements 88 cm to 101.5 cm, and to create it you crochet the front panel, then back panel, sleeves and ribbed edges individually in rows going back and forth. The front panel also has three groups of cables with the same number of single crochet in spaces between. This one also has a video to help with creating it which is really helpful.
Shaggy Sweater by Sassy Love Crochet, see the pattern here.
I also love the shaggy sweater by Sassy Love Crochet. It’s a fun shaggy coat that is a vintage pattern from the 1980s, but I thought the pattern created a lovely fur inspired look by simply fringing the yarn onto a simple mesh lining which is really great. It has bust sizes ranging from 36 inches to 48 inches and looks like it’s designed to have a slightly oversized fit, and this one is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop
Elegant Dress by Pretty Patterns Pronto, see the pattern here.
The elegant crochet dress by Pretty Patterns Pronto is a nice make. It’s a 1950s inspired vintage prom gown and is created using shell shapes and ribbon at the waistline. It would be great pattern for cocktail party or even a wedding dress. It has vintage sizes 12 to 16 And this one is a paid pattern in their Etsy, and it reminded me of the iconic Marilyn Monroe’s flying skirt photo.
Soirée Stole by Two of Wands, see the pattern here.
I also like the soirée stole by Two of Wands. It’s made with the Go for Faux yarn which is so warm and cozy. It’s an easy level pattern because it only requires the half double crochet stitch, but it can be a bit difficult finding your stitches since it is fuzzy yarn, so you’ll have to be comfortable with feeling fro them. It measures 18 inches by 68 inches, and is free on their blog, and I just love how this is a more modern twist on the stoles that you would see on the screen in old Hollywood films.
1930s Evening Gown by Wearing History, see the pattern here.
Another great pattern is this 1930s evening gown by Wearing History. This one has bust sizes 32 inches to 34 inches and it’s a vintage pattern in that time period of a lot of old hollywood classics. I loved the silhouette of the dress and the tie sash in the back, and there are a lot of great patterns on their website so definitely check it out for more fun patterns.
Cropped Jacket by Stella M, see the pattern here.
If you are a fan of Chanel especially vintage pieces that you would see in old Hollywood films, you might like this cropped jacket by Stella M. And it’s nice that there are a lot of tips about customizing the stitch count so that you can have a perfect fit. It’s a DK weight and with the added buttons it really gives it that old Hollywood look. It’s a free pattern on their YouTube, and I really loved it in the red color.
Audrey Dress by For the Frills, see the pattern here.
Or make the Audrey Dress by For the Frills. It’s beginner friendly to create and has sizes XS to 3XL. It’s worked from the top down so that the body and skirt length are customizable. I love how the Lin Brand Jeans yarn gives really love drape to this piece, and the design is inspired by a modern take on a 1950’s fit and flare dress. It was also inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s wedding dress in the movie funny face. It’s a modern everyday version of the gorgeous Givenchy gown and is free on their website.
Well what did you think about this round-up of patterns? Let me know in the comments and also make sure to leave a star emoji to celebrate the Hollywood stars if you made it this far. If you want to check out a similar crochet round-up, you might also like the Art Deco Crochet Patterns collection. Well, thank you for crocheting along with me, and I hope you'll join me again next time for more inspiration!