Antique pattern library

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This ongoing project is an effort to scan craft pattern publications that are in the public domain, to preserve them, so we can keep our craft heritages in our hands. Most of these scans have been graphically edited to make the images easier for craft workers to see, and to reduce file sizes. They are available, for free, to anyone who wants them, for educational, personal, artistic and other creative uses. Small stapled 12 page booklet, covers included. One page 6 of actual instruction, all others about how to order wool, special offer packages, testimonies of customers, offers of employment and other advertising content. No publication date or mention of copyright, but customers are referred to as ladies which indicates an early 20thC date at the latest.

Antique pattern library

One thing that often crops up on the blog, and on my social media, whenever I post anything to do with s crochet is the fact that people seem to struggle to find patterns to use for their own projects. I hope you find this list helpful too. A huge collection of free crochet patterns from the early to midth Century all taken from original crochet booklets and magazines. With over patterns to choose from, and continually added to, you be hard pressed to not find something you like. Lots of different types of patterns are available from clothing to accessories and from a plethora of home accessories to Christmas decorations. PDF reprints of complete booklets or magazines are also available at a tiny cost and often contain knitting patterns too. Focusing mainly on the popularity of crochet at the very beginning of the 20th Century, this site offers a good selection of booklets and single patterns. You might even find the odd one from the s! Majority of patterns are free but do double check. A large collection of knitting, crocheting and sewing patterns from the s to the s.

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I learned to embroider when I was a kid, when everyone was really into cross stitch remember the '80s? Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on All Rights Reserved. Well, here we are! Almost back on track! I returned home from a short break in Kentucky just in time for the 4th of July festivities here in Kansas, which were wildly outdone by huge storms that swept through on Tuesday evening, replete with mph winds and loads of rain.

This ongoing project is an effort to scan craft pattern publications that are in the public domain, to preserve them, so we can keep our craft heritages in our hands. Most of these scans have been graphically edited to make the images easier for craft workers to see, and to reduce file sizes. They are available, for free, to anyone who wants them, for educational, personal, artistic and other creative uses. Green Sajou booklet, 16 pages not including covers. Mostly whitework: names, borders, corner designs, two alphabets, two pages of braiding patterns, a page with four simple scattered motifs, and several very complex monograms. Early 20thC book about tatting, 64 pages not including covers. Richly illustrated with items to decorate with tatted edges, corners, and motifs.

Antique pattern library

Patterns for crochet edging, numbered from to Short explanation of stitches on inside cover. Plates illustrating darned net filet , but also suitable for cross-stitch and filet crochet. Most of the plates are clear enough to work from.

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A large collection of knitting, crocheting and sewing patterns from the s to the s. I returned home from a short break in Kentucky just in time for the 4th of July festivities here in Kansas, which were wildly outdone by huge storms that swept through on Tuesday evening, replete with mph winds and loads of rain. Small brown leporello with three cross-stitch alphabets, one on a single page, the second on three pages, the third on four pages. Book No. To work this pattern, begin by chaining a multiple of eight. Stapled softcover booklet, 16 pages, dated I have several thousand vintage Crochet Patterns in my shop, as well as over Mail Order and growing crochet patterns. The trick with using these old patterns is that they often use old-fashioned terms and materials, which can be a bit confusing. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. My only niggle with these is the colour wash added to the photos, it makes it hard to see definition on some of the garments.

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A selection of really beautiful knitting and crocheting booklets from the s to the s. Stapled softcover booklet, 16 pages, dated The range varies from clothing to accessories and from home wares to crafting projects. Thirteen crocheted chair sets, and one that is knitted. I returned home from a short break in Kentucky just in time for the 4th of July festivities here in Kansas, which were wildly outdone by huge storms that swept through on Tuesday evening, replete with mph winds and loads of rain. Pull up on the yarn so the two bottom loops are lengthened until they are brought up to the height of the last loop See image below. With over patterns to choose from, and continually added to, you be hard pressed to not find something you like. Crochet: "King's Crown" medallion, handkerchief edgings, "Ripple Stripe" crocheted rug. Small stapled 12 page booklet, covers included. You are free to copy and distribute the scans, as electronic or hard copies, free of charge and to make derivative works under the following conditions: You must attribute the borrowed elements to the original title and author of the publication. Watch Now! Click here to visit CreativeCommons. You may give copies away, you may not sell them.