The beautiful crochet designs in this collection were selected from rare, long-out-of-print thread company leaflets of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, an era in which the art of crochet enjoyed enormous popularity in America. Now today's crocheters can choose from 42 of these popular motifs, ranging from intricate mesh squares to elegant snowflake medallions. Moreover, crocheters will find that, despite their elaborate beauty, the motifs in this book work up quickly and easily.

Row-by-row instructions and clearly detailed photographs take beginning and veteran crocheters through each step of the creative process. Perfect for adding a delicate accent to any interior setting, individual crocheted units can be combined to create exquisite home accessories: tablecloths, placemats, bedspreads, table scarves and more.

Patterns in this publication were selected from the following vintage publications:

Spool Cotton Book 152	Spool Cotton Book 166	Star / American Thread Book 19	Lily Mills Book 57
Table Treasures	Bedspreads	Star Book for the Home	Tablecloths for the Seasons
		Not Yet Available
Lily Mills Book 68	Lily Mills Book 400	Lily Mills Book 900	Lily Mills Book 1000
Motifs in Crochet	Tablecloths	Crocheted Bedspreads	Crochet House
Not Yet Available	Not Yet Available	Not Yet Available	Not Yet Available
Lily Mills Book 1100	Lily Mills Book 1600	Cynthia Mills Book 50	Cynthia Mills Book 51
Portraits in Crochet	Doilies to Treasure	For Curtain Pulls, Luncheon Sets, Table Cloths, Chair Backs, Runners	For Crochet Cottons
Not Yet Available	Not Yet Available	Not Yet Available	Not Yet Available
Royal Society Book 36	Royal Society Book 4	Royal Society Book 5	Royal Society Book 6
Designs for Crochet	Hand Crochet for Royal Society	Chair Sets, Runners	Table Settings
Not Yet Available	Not Yet Available	Not Yet Available	Not Yet Available

This rich treasury of popular crochet designs, selected from vintage thread-company leaflets, includes 150 patterns favored by crocheters during the first half of the 20th century. Included are eye-catching designs for creating a host of attractive domestic accessories: tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, edgings and other pieces. All designs are accompanied by a complete list of necessary materials, while detailed row-by-row instructions guide beginning and advanced needleworkers through each step of the crocheting process.

Choose from heirloom-quality patterns including lovely lace edgings that will bring a touch of glamour to table linen, bedcovers and the necklines of sweaters and blouses. You'll also find a simple yet elegant Main Line tablecloth, revealing a charming filet-crochet motif of floral and foliated designs, a splendid bedspread composed of dainty diamond- and octagon-shaped motifs and a wealth of other attractive patterns.

Hand-crocheted doilies are back in fashion, and this book is a new collection of 38 of the best-known and most-admired doily patterns from the heyday of hand-crocheted doilies. Containing instructions for making many different kinds of sizes of doilies, luncheon sets, console sets, runners and centerpieces, this book offers a wide and varied selection of some of the most popular doily patterns ever created.

Choose from such beautiful "heirloom" pieces as the Tulip doily, Irish Crochet, Caprice, Rose Bowl, Jewel, Pine Cone, Bread Tray, Waltz Tune, Butterfly Wings, Star Wheel, Roman Candle, Mauna Loa, Sundial, Sweetheart Corsage, Day Dream, King's Ransom, Vanity Fair, Star of India, and Flower Tile; the Pineapple luncheon set, Water Lily, Snowflake, and Castles-in-the-Air; the Wigwam console set, Petal, Classic, and Hospitality; the Grapevine runner, Sunflower, and Queen of the Gardens; the Baroque and Hawaiian Delight centerpieces; and more. Each pattern has complete instructions, a photograph of the finished article, and indications for amount of yarn, crochet hook and gauge.

Many crocheters have never lost their interest in hand-crocheted doilies - they just couldn't find the patterns. With this book you can stop looking for patterns and start making beautiful doilies for your dining tables, end tables, sideboards, and dressers. Newcomers to the art of lace crochet will find these doily patterns an excellent place to begin and a wonderful vehicle for creative expression.

Patterns in this publication were selected from the following vintage publications:

The Spool Cotton Co Book 118	The Spool Cotton Co Book 163	The Spool Cotton Co Book 217	The Spool Cotton Co Book 230
Doilies, Luncheon Sets and Table Runners	Doilies	Old and New Favorites Doilies	New Pineapple Designs

Pattern includes pattern, 16 x 19¾ inches, for cross-stitch bird design, with crosses 7 to the inch. A chart for placing the colors is also included.

The beautiful Chinese Ring-necked Pheasants, now so often seen adding brilliance to our countryside, were introduced into this country in the 19th century This design is suggestive of the large bird prints so much in demand for homes of today—a woodsy scene the man of the house is sure to appreciate and enjoy. Worked in cross-stitch the richness of the coloring brings the Pheasants to life, stitch by stitch.

MATERIALS REQUIRED—Six-strand cotton should be used for the work in the following colors and amounts. One skein each of white, lt. grey, beige, lt. gold, med. brown, bright yellow, bright orange yellow, burnt orange, bright rose rust, bright yellow green, med. green, emerald green, bright blue green, peacock blue, bright med. blue, deep blue, bright salmon, bright red, dk. red, rose, deep wine rose and two skeins each of med. grey, black, gold, deep brown and deep rust.

BACKGROUND MATERIAL—Unbleached muslin, smooth linen, medium-weight smooth linen-like cotton, are suggested materials. The background may be cream, natural or white. Use a piece of material 22 x 25¾ inches, or larger, if desired. See framing directions below. The design is also suitable for a wall hanging.

CROSS-STITCH —Follow the chart in pattern for placing the colors and use six strands of cotton in the needle for the work. It is very important when working cross-stitch to have the crosses of the entire piece cross in the same direction. A cross is made of an under stitch and an over stitch; all the under stitches must be worked in one direction and all the over stitches must cross them in the opposite direction. Whether one starts at the left and works right, or whether one starts at the right and works left is optional. However, all the rows should be worked to the right or left throughout the entire piece. Keep the stitches as even as possible. Be sure to make all crosses touch. To do this, put the needle in the same hole as used for the adjoining stitch.

SUGGESTIONS FOR FRAMING—This lovely bird picture when worked in cross-stitch is 16 x 19¾ inches. You may allow a two-inch background margin around the piece when framing, or from 2½ to 3 inches, as desired. The frame should blend with the shades in the picture or it may be dark brown or mahogany. When using a rectangular frame, the frame should be 2, 2½ or 3 inches wide.

Before framing, the embroidered piece should be stretched over a stiff piece of cardboard, cut the exact size of the frame. In stretching material, be sure to keep the design perfectly straight. Pins driven through the material and into the edge of the cardboard will be helpful in keeping the material straight and tight. The edges of the material may be pasted down on the wrong side of the cardboard, or the edges of material caught together with long zigzag stitches to hold the embroidery in place.

Product Description

Hardcover: 264 pages
Author: Elizabeth L. Mathieson
Language: English

Everything you need to know about crochet, written by the outstanding authority in the field. Contains all the Learn How Steps: BABY CLOTHES. TOP FLIGHT FASHIONS IN HATS, BAGS, SWEATERS and BLOUSES. DECORATIVE TREASURES FOR HOME - DOILIES, RUNNERS, CHAIR SETS, TABLECLOTHS, RUGS and AFGHANS. Features the PINEAPPLE DESIGN, IRISH and FILET CROCHET, TOYS AND GIFTS. Profusely illustrated with photographs & drawings.

Pattern List

A colorful and familiar scene in cross-stitch for picture or wall hanging. Design 16 x 19¾".

The beautiful Chinese Ring-necked Pheasants, now so often seen adding brilliance to our countryside, were introduced into this country in the 19th century. This design is suggestive of the large bird prints so much in demand for homes of today—a woodsy scene the man of the house is sure to appreciate and enjoy. Worked in cross-stitch the richness of the coloring brings the Pheasants to life, stitch by stitch.

MATERIALS REQUIRED—Six-strand cotton should be used for the work in the following colors and amounts. One skein each of white, lt. grey, beige, lt. gold, med. brown, bright yellow, bright orange yellow, burnt orange, bright rose rust, bright yellow green, med. green, emerald green, bright blue green, peacock blue, bright med. blue, deep blue, bright salmon, bright red, dk. red, rose, deep wine rose and two skeins each of med. grey, black, gold, deep brown and deep rust.

Patterns: 

The Pheasants

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The Spool Cotton Company

The Spool Cotton Co Book 29	The Spool Cotton Co Book 35	The Spool Cotton Co Book 46	The Spool Cotton Co Book 51
Fashions Crochet and Knitting	Handmade Sports Wear	Paris Sponsors Crochet	Fifth Avenue Fashions
The Spool Cotton Co Book 61	The Spool Cotton Co Book 62	The Spool Cotton Co Book 66	The Spool Cotton Co Book 78
Crocheted Dresses	Fashions of Today	Paris Sponsors Crochet	Wool Book
The Spool Cotton Co Book 80	The Spool Cotton Co Book 91	The Spool Cotton Co Book 101	The Spool Cotton Co Book 102
Sweater Fashions	Cotton Fashions	New Knitted Fashions	Girls' Fashions
The Spool Cotton Co Book 106	The Spool Cotton Co Book 113	The Spool Cotton Co Book 117	The Spool Cotton Co Book 124
Sweater Styles	News in Cotton Fashions	Collars and Blouses	The Sweater Story
The Spool Cotton Co Book 128	The Spool Cotton Co Book 139	The Spool Cotton Co Book 291	The Spool Cotton Co Book 501
Cotton Flash!	Sweater News	Everyone Wears Sweaters	Tartans

The Clark Thread Company

The Clark Thread Co Book 71
Boucle Fashions

The American Thread Company

Star / American Thread Book 92	Star / American Thread Book 107	Star / American Thread Book 116	Star / American Thread Book 141
Sweaters of Nylon or Wool	Hat, Bags and Bulky Sweaters	Crocheted Fashions	Smart Fashions to Knit & Crochet

Doreen Knitting Books

Doreen Book 103	Doreen Book 109
Sweaters Scandinavian Designs	Sweaters

Fashions in Wool

Fashions in Wool Book 55	Fashions in Wool Book 120
Classic Fashions	Vests

Jack Frost Yarn Company

Jack Frost Volume 30	Jack Frost Volume 40	Jack Frost Volume 53	Jack Frost Volume 75
Blouse Book	Sweaters for Men & Boys	Sweaters	Gypsy Vest Book

Bernat Handicrafter

Bernat Handicrafter Book 22	Bernat Handicrafter Book 51
New Handknits	21 Bulky Styles Featuring Quick Little Jackets

Bernhard Ulmann

Bernhard Ulmann Book 7	Bernhard Ulmann Book 341
New Trends in Hand Knit Sweaters	Hand Knit Fashions

Columbia Minerva

Columbia Minerva Book 704	Columbia Minerva Book 731	Columbia Minerva Book 735	Columbia Minerva Book 736
Fashions in Quick Knits & Quick Crochets	Quick Knit Sweaters	Casual Quick Hand-Knits	The Jubilee Collection!
Columbia Minerva Book 768
The Knit Scene

Patons

Patons Book 144	Patons Book 967
Hand Knits Fashion Book	Ponchos and Shawls

Other Companies

Botany Book 2	Columbia Book 93	Diamond Book 17	Spinnerin Book 116
College Hand Knits for Men & Women	Practical Handknits Adaptable for War Relief	Fashion Stoles and Accessories	Hand-Knit Fashions
Sultana Book S20
Fashions and Accessories

Pattern includes 12 designs, A, 2¼ x 2¼ inches; B, 1⅞ x 2; C, 2¼ x 2¼; D, 2⅛ x 2¼; E, 1¾ x 2; F, 2 x 2½; G, 1¾ x 1¾; H, 1⅞ x 2; I, 2 x 2¼; J, 1¾ x 2¼; K, 2¼ x 2⅝; and L, 2 x 2⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

A charming assortment of fine cross-stitch motifs for trimming towels, lunch sets, curtains, pillows, sachets, etc. The 10 to the inch crosses (a nice size for fine detail) are suitable for six-strand cotton.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A dainty sachet made of linen, satin or crepe de Chine and trimmed with a flower motif would be charming. The sachet may be three or four inches square, made like a little pillow. Two or more designs may be used above the hem of a guest towel. A 36 or 45 inch lunch cloth may be trimmed with a motif in each corner, and motifs used in scatter effect through the center of cloth. Refreshment sets are also smart, trimmed with these designs. One motif may be placed in the upper left hand corner of a place mat, and the centerpiece may be trimmed in the corners and center of sides. The designs are also suitable for children's clothes.

TO EMBROIDER—Follow the chart enclosed in the pattern for placing the colors. Use six-strand cotton for the embroidery—3 strands in the needle for all work. The most satisfactory results are obtained when the crosses touch.

Patterns: 

Water Lily Pattern	Sailboat Pattern	Tulip Bouquet Pattern	Skier Pattern	Pitcher of Flowers Pattern	Sailor Pattern	Container of Flowers Pattern
Dancing Woman Pattern	Flower Basket Pattern	Flower Vendor Pattern	Gondola Ride Pattern	Flower Cart Pattern

Pattern includes 12 designs, A, 2¼ x 2¼ inches; B, 1⅞ x 2; C, 2¼ x 2¼; D, 2⅛ x 2¼; E, 1¾ x 2; F, 2 x 2½; G, 1¾ x 1¾; H, 1⅞ x 2; I, 2 x 2¼; J, 1¾ x 2¼; K, 2¼ x 2⅝; and L, 2 x 2⅛ inches. A chart for placing the colors is also included in the pattern.

A charming assortment of fine cross-stitch motifs for trimming towels, lunch sets, curtains, pillows, sachets, etc. The 10 to the inch crosses (a nice size for fine detail) are suitable for six-strand cotton.

HOW TO USE DESIGN—A dainty sachet made of linen, satin or crepe de Chine and trimmed with a flower motif would be charming. The sachet may be three or four inches square, made like a little pillow. Two or more designs may be used above the hem of a guest towel. A 36 or 45 inch lunch cloth may be trimmed with a motif in each corner, and motifs used in scatter effect through the center of cloth. Refreshment sets are also smart, trimmed with these designs. One motif may be placed in the upper left hand corner of a place mat, and the centerpiece may be trimmed in the corners and center of sides. The designs are also suitable for children's clothes.

TO EMBROIDER—Follow the chart enclosed in the pattern for placing the colors. Use six-strand cotton for the embroidery—3 strands in the needle for all work. The most satisfactory results are obtained when the crosses touch.