American Lady, An.

Winter Gift for Ladies,

being Instructions in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work, Containing the Newest and Most Fashionable Patterns, revised and enlarged by an American lady.

Philadelphia: G.B. Zeiber & Co., 1848, 65 pgs.

One of the oldest American booklets with crochet patterns - interesting insights on clothing and color tastes of the 1840's.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited Luann Pfost.

Fashion: Philadelphia 1848 Carriage shoes, muffatees, bags, stockings, garters, cephaline, cuffs, night caps

7-JA003

A

7

Fashion

AnteBell

Crochet

Knitting

Netting

JA

Antoinette, Marie.

How to Crochet Cluny Laces, Book No. 5A

Manual of Practical Instructions In Making Laces for Library Scarfs, Piano Scarfs, Centerpieces, Yokes, Auto and Boudoir Caps, Bed-Spreads, Curtains, Door-Panels, Medallions, Insertions, Doilies, Cushions, etc.,

Chicago: Novelty Art Studios, 1915, 13 pgs.

Crocheted laces to imitate a French bobbin lace that typically has leaf or petal shapes connected by bars. Marie Antoinette later published under the name Hees.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

Fashion: Chicago 1915 lace caps

6-JA001

A

6

Fashion

Crochet

Lace

JA

Arte e Diletto

Album Jolanda.

Milano, Giovinezza, 1914, 15 pages.

Art deco cross stitch charts of stylized floral borders and corners, alphabets and a wonderful steamship.

Scans donated by Dindi Gelfi, edited by Judith Adele.

8-DG003

A

8

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

DG

Bach, Emilie.

New Patterns in Old Style, First Part.

Alsace, Th. de Dillmont, [c.1890, 42 pgs].

Crochet and knitting patterns, Venetian, Flat stitch, Persian, cross stitch, and appliqué embroidery, rug making, needle lace, macramé.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW001

B

A

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

Knotting

SW

Baer, Mrs. R.H., et al.

Some Simple and Pretty Trimmings

Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr 1916.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916

Easy crocheted edgings, including an early “Mile-a-Minute” pattern.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK006

B

6

Crochet

AK

Barsaloux, Elsa etal.

Priscilla Sweater Book

Including Hats, Caps, and other accessories with Directions for Working.

Boston, Priscilla Publishing, 1917, 48 pgs.

Basic knitting and crocheting instructions, and a wide variety of patterns for sweaters and accessories, some for full figures, many of which are surprisingly modern. Also baby and children and men's patterns. The hats are fabulous.

Scans donated by Karen Ann Lenard, edited by Karen Ann Lenard.

Fashion: Boston 1917 sweaters

9-KL001

B

9

Fashion

Crochet

Knitting

KL

Beehive Knitting Booklets No. 9 Woolcraft.

A Practical Guide to Knitting & Crochet, New and Enlarged Edition, Reliable Instructions on the Use of Knitting Wools in the production by hand of Serviceable Garments for Every-day Wear.

Halifax, England, Patons & Baldwins Ltd., [c.1915], 64pgs.

Knitting and crochet instructions, hook sizing graph, patterns for babies, hats, shawls, vests, mittens, gloves, stockings, blankets and a fabulous tea cozy.

Scans donated by Enfys, edited by Enfys.

7-EN001

B

7

Crochet

Knitting

EN

Beeton, Isabella.

Beeton’s Book of Needlework

Consisting of Descriptions and Instructions, Illustrated by Six Hundred Engravings, of Tatting Patterns, Crochet Patterns, Knitting Patterns, Netting Patterns, Embroidery Patterns, Point Lace Patterns, Guipure D'Art, Berlin Work, Monograms, Initials and Names, Pillow Lace, and Lace Stitches.

London: Ward, Lock and Tyler, 1870, 592 pgs.

An enormous and wonderful book, essential for understanding late Victorian needlework.

Project Gutenberg, converted to pdf format Judith Adele.

6-PG001

B

6

BritVict

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

Lace

Netting

Point Lace

Tatting

PG

Belding Bros. & Co.

The Self-Instructor in Silk Knitting, Crocheting and Embroidery.

New York, 1886, 80 pgs.

Silk knitting, crocheting, embroidery instructions and patterns for women's, men's and baby clothing, household items and many bags and purses.

Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost.

Fashion: New York 1886 women’s, men’s, baby accessories

9-LP003

B

9

Fashion

Baby

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

LP

Best, Vera

Italian Lace

Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, Sep 1919.

Augusta, Maine, Needlecraft Publishing, 1919

Lovely Cluny type crocheted border.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK028

B

6

Crochet

Lace

AK

Bodwell, Addie May.

A Handsome Centerpiece With Crocheted Border

Needlecraft Vol. VIII No. 12, Aug 1917.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1917.

Medallion and scalloped edging for a large embroidered centerpiece.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK005

B

6

Crochet

AK

Boucherit, Eduard, ed.,

Grand Album de Modelès pour Filet No. 3,

139 Dessins Variés.

Paris, É. Boucherit, [c.1908], [missing pages 4,8,43].

Filet charts for crochet, beading, embroidery on net, etc.. Formal and floral designs, birds, mythical creatures, church motifs, Japanese inspired scenes, in edgings, large squares for centerpieces.

Scans donated by Yvonne de Vries, remastered by FireRose.

B-FR002

B

C415

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Filet

FR

Brown, Anna Wuerful.

New Filet Crochet Book, The

Original Designs Which May Be Used Also For Cross-Stitch and Beadwork, With Patterns Represented in a New Way by Hugo W. Kirchmaier.

Toledo, Ohio, Cora Kirchmaier, 1912, 37 pages.

Filet edgings and insertions with instructions - formal and floral designs, an unusual seafood table linen pattern with lobsters and crabs, butterfly and bee insertions, birds, animals, alphabets, japanese motifs.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

A-DC001

B

A

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Filet

DC

Bucilla Blue Book No. 3

Original Designs in Tatting, Novelty & Filet Crochet

New York, Bernhard Ullman Co., 1916, 50 pgs

Crochet and tatting patterns, including many filet charts.

Scans donated by Georgia Seitz, edited by Judith Adele.

B-GS001

B

C817

Crochet

Lace

Tatting

GS

Dentelles a Franges & Entre-Deux

Au Crochet

Cartier-Bresson

Nine crocheted patterns each shown twice, once as inset and once as fringe. Great for making curtains, where both patterns can be used in the same item.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

B-YS033

C

E929

RMT-H420

Crochet

Knotting

SW

Carter, W.

Royal Crochet Worker, No. 2.

London: J.T. Wood, [c. 1860], p 17-32.

Continuation of book No. 1: Doilies and more filet designs.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA046

C

6

BritVict

Crochet

Lace

JA

Cartier Bresson

Coton au Crochet

PAR PELOTES de 50 Grammes Garantis

Cartier Bresson, Paris

Four leporello folding pattern sheets, with three crochet examples each

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, not edited yet.

C-YS001

C

C112

Crochet

Lace

SW

Cartier-Bresson

Gros Crochet pour Ameublement

1er Album, 5e edition

Paris, G.de Malherbe et Cie, 1927, 31 pgs.

Gros crochet, hortensia, heron, vine, dahlia, also a very macrame-like pattern.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

B-SW043

C

C714

Crochet

SW

Cartier-Bresson

Gros Crochet pour Ameublement

3me Album, 2me edition

Paris, G.de Malherbe et Cie, 1927, 31 pgs.

Bed covers with putti, curtains, figurative crochet. Lovely patterns, especially the horse chestnut.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

B-SW045

C

C714

Crochet

Filet Crochet

SW

Clark's & Coats

Pineapple Fan-fair

Book No. 266

Clark's & Coats

Crocheted doilies, runners, tablecloths with pineapple motif.

Scans donated by Hillie Dijkstra, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

G-HD006

C

GC09

Crochet

HD

Clark, Winifred.

Vol. No. 2: Crochet Yokes, Boudoir Caps, and Boudoir Novelties,

also new ideas for Maltese Crochet with instructions.

St. Louis, M., W.L.M. Clark, 1915, 24pgs.

Delicate lacet, filet, Torchon, Cluny , hairpin lace, and other crochet stitches for negligees, boudoir caps, and bedroom table items.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: St. Louis 1915 lingerie

A-DC002

C

A

Fashion

Crochet

Filet Crochet

DC

W.L.M. Clark

Seven Piece Basket Set

W.L.M. Clark, Inc., 1941 St. Louis, MO

Mountain Craft Complete Crochet Kit No. 607. Complete crochet instructions and full information for making six small and one large basket. Instructions for stiffening basket included.

Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

I-SB002

C

I8313

Crochet

Basketry

SB

Clark's O.N.T. J&P Coats Bathroom Beauties Book No. 265

Decorative Crochet for Bath Towels, Guest Towels, Face Cloths

New York, The Spool Cotton Company, 1950, 14 pgs

Colorful fish and floral borders and motifs, some three dimensional.

Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele

6-TA005

C

DB23

crochet

TA

Coats & Clark's O.N.T. Filet Crochet Book No. 317 Priscilla Filet Crochet

New York, Coats & Clarks, Inc., 1955, 15 pgs.

Charted filet crochet collar, place mat, motifs, edgings.

Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele

6-TA006

C

DB30

Filet

Filet crochet

crochet

TA

Coats & Clarks O.N.T. Book No. 323, Decorating Ideas to Crochet

towel sets, guest towels, rugs, seat covers, chair sets, place mats, pot holders

New York, Coats & Clarks, 1956, 15 pgs

Scans donated by Deirdre Penrod, edited by Judith Adele

6-DP001

C

D808

Crochet

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Lace

DP

Coats & Clark

Handkerchief Edgings

Book No. 256

Spool Cotton Company

16 page booklet of narrow crocheted handkerchief edges. Includes regular crochet, hairpin crochet, and a corner butterfly to be accented with embroidery.

Scans donated by Hillie Dijkstra, edited by Yvonne DeBandi

G-HD005

C

GB02

Crochet

HD

Cordet, Adeline

Crocheted Edgings and Insertions with Complete Instructions

Book No. Two

St. Louis, Missouri: Valley Supply Co., 1912, 15 pgs.

Edgings, medallions, squares and camisole yokes, including spider and filet patterns.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Judith Adele

6-AK026

C

6

Crochet

Filet

AK

Cordet, Adeline.

Filet Creations in Yokes and Gifts,

Illustrated with instructions, Book No. 14.

St. Louis, Missouri, Valley Supply Co., 1921, 15 pgs.

Yokes, edgings and bedroom caps, baby caps, tray cloth, monograms, cluny lace doilies. The filet patterns include a large butterfly, a peacock and patterns for Elk Lodge, Modern Woodmen of America, Shriners.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: St. Louis 1921 lingerie

A-DC003

C

A

Fashion

Crochet

Filet crochet

Filet

DC

Corticelli Silk Mills

Lessons in Crochet

Also a Few New Designs for Knitting, Book No. 1.

Florence, Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills, 1916, 48 pgs.

Crochet stitch guide, patterns for crocheted laces, Irish Crochet motifs (butterflies), slippers, bags, a gentleman’s scarf, boudoir caps, crocheted lace baskets, coasters, knit and crocheted ladies’ scarves, sweaters, dressing jackets, hats, shawls, child’s sweater.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: Florence, MA 1916 sweaters, hats, dressing jackets

6-JA043

C

6

Fashion

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Knitting

Lace

JA

Corticelli Silk Mills

[13] Lessons in Crochet

Book No. 13.

Florence, Mass., Nanotuck Silk Co., 1920, 48 pgs.

Crochet stitch instructions, including more complicated stitches such as roll stitch and star stitch. Patterns for crocheted silk men’s ties, a knitted tie, doilies, luncheon sets, filet patterns, some exquisite edgings, tatted baby items, scarves, yokes, caps, patterns for doll items.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: Florence, MA 1920 men’s ties

6-JA040

C

6

Dolls

Fashion

Crochet

Filet

Knitting

Tatting

JA

Corticelli

[06] Lessons in Knitting and Crochet.

Book No. 6.

Florence, Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills, 1917, 62 pgs.

Knitting and crochet instructions, with some interesting fancy stitches, patterns for men’s, women’s and children’s sweaters, baby blankets and clothes, silk purses, hats, shawls, socks, gloves, military and hospital items. Some of the sweaters are surprisingly modern.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: Florence, MA 1917 sweaters, purses, hats, military items

7-JA004

C

7

Fashion

Crochet

Knitting

JA

Corticelli

[07] Lessons in Crochet

Book No. 7.

Florence, Mass., Nonotuck Silk Co., 1917, 48 pgs.

Crochet and knitting patterns for edgings, table and bed linens, doilies, tablecloths, filet charts, yokes, baby bonnets, knit sweater collar, cuffs, curtains, Irish Crochet motifs, doll's sweater, bedspreads.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

A-JA002

C

A

Dolls

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Knitting

JA

Cousine Claire

Albums de Travaux de Cousine Claire,

Album No. 1: Le Filet.

Paris: Manufacture Parisienne des Cotons L.V. & M.F.A., [c.1905], 36 pgs.

Embroidered net designs - squares, medallions, heraldic, hunting, classical motifs. Wonderful mythic creatures. The plates are clear enough to use for cross-stitch, filet crochet, etc.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited Judith Adele

6-SW006

C

6

Crochet

Embroidered Net

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Croly, Mrs. (Jenny June) ed.

Knitting and Crochet,

a Guide to the Use of The Needle and The Hook.

Lynn, Mass. J.F. Ingalls, 1886, 144 pgs.

Hundreds of late Victorian knitting, crochet and macramé patterns and instructions, some of them uncommon (such as a quilt worked in afghan stitch in the round, using four hooks), and a knit stocking pattern in rhymed verse.

Scans donated by Hope Wright, edited by Hope Wright.

A-HW007

C

A

Crochet

Knitting

Knotting

Macrame

HW

DA.é.

Filet Brodé, Le

50 Modèles Inédits Collection DAe Album No. 5 Les Dentelles De Lin.

Lille, A. Crespel, [c.1900 20 pgs.]

Plates of embroidery on filet clear enough to stitch from, also could be used for cross stitch or filet crochet work. Astrological and mythological motifs, Louis IV era designs, playing card designs, borders, floral motifs.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW039

D

A

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Filet

SW

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Alphabet de la Brodeuse,

Lettres, Chiffres, Monogrammes et Ornements à points comptés suivis d'une série de modèles avec calques pour Broderie de blanc.

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1890], 149 pgs.

Cross-stitch, charted embroidery – alphabets, borders, medallions, monograms, naval and heraldic, hunting , winter scenes, white work monograms.

Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Adele.

6-DA003

D

6

whitework

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

DA

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Motifs pour Broderies

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1895], 112 pgs.

Colored embroidery designs, tracing patterns, gorgeous art nouveau patterns of expressive flowers and leaves.

Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Adele.

6-DA015

D

6

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

DA

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. ABC du Crochet.

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c. 1940, 28 pgs].

Crochet instructions and some simple patterns.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW031

D

A

Crochet

SW

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Broderies Bulgares.

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1920, 30 pgs].

Bulgarian embroidery - dozens of illustratios of brilliant borders and fields, with instructions for materials and thread colors and illustration of unusual stitches.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW004

D

A

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Broderies yougoslaves [2]

IIme Série.

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1925, ? pgs, patterns missing].

Colorful Bosnian, Herzegovine, Dalmation, and Montenegro embroidery. Stitch instructions and materials, and color plates. A wide variety of stylized floral, bird and abstract designs in gorgeous colors, with tracing patterns at the back of the book for pricking the designs onto cloth.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW016

D

A

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Czecho-Slovakian Embroideries

Mulhouse, France, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie [1920’s?, ~44pgs)

Carefully researched patterns and stitches from museums of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia - lavish flat stitching. cross stitch and cutwork.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

B-JA005

D

B925

Cutwork

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

JA

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Library Irish Crochet Lace

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1900], 63 pgs and 7 linen patterns.

One of the classics of Irish Crochet lace. Parts of this book have been reprinted by several publishers. These scans are from the original, with all the chapters, plates and linen patterns. Instructions for Irish Crochet stitches and techniques, patterns for traditional Irish Crochet motifs, grounds, footings and borders, instructions for working with machine made grounds and braids, illustration plates and lacemaker’s patterns for working complex laces - deep edgings, squares, insertions, a collar and cuffs.

Scans donated by Judith Adele and Melanie Gill, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA048

D

6

Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

JA

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Motifs Pour Broderies [3]

3me Série.

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1910, 28 pgs].

Plates illustrating beautiful early 20th C embroidery design.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW008

D

A

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Motifs Pour Broderies [7]

7me Série.

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1947, 19 pgs].

Plates illustrating beautiful mid 20th C embroidery design.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW003

D

A

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Motifs for Embroideries [6]

VIth Series.

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1915 ?, ~20 pgs.].

Colored plates illustrating early 20th C embroidery design.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW046

D

A

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Point de Croix Nouveaux Dessins (1re Série)

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c.1905], approx.25 pgs, in French.

Stunning art nouveau and Provençale charted cross-stitch designs – the Dutch children designs were possibly inspired by the 1901 Paris Exposition.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited Judith Adele

6-SW004

D

6

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Point de Croix Nouveaux Dessins [6]

6me Série.

Mulhouse, Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [unk date], 16 plates.

More wonderful art nouveau (leaning here toward art deco) designs.

Scans donated by Anja Riemens-Wildschut, edited Judith Adele.

7-AR001

D

7

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

AR

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Point de Marque [3]

IIIme Série.

Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie., [first pub c. 1900, this printing c. 1934, 20 pgs.]

Cross stitch charts for alphabets, borders and quaint scenes.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW013

D

A

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Point de Marque [5]

5me Serié,

Mulhouse, Dollfus Mieg & Cie (first pub c.1920),

Cross stitch patterns for art deco alphabets, fields, borders, animals and sceneries, including wonderful insects, fish and birds.

Scans donated by Annick Chartier, edited by Judith Adele.

8-AC002

D

8

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

AC

Dixon, Mrs. B.F.

A Handsome Between-Meal Centerpiece

Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 7, Mar 1916.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. 1916.

Lovely Cluny-type crochet edging for a large doily. Note that the instructions for round 12 are missing, but the illustration is clear.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK002

D

6

Crochet

AK

Duff-Gordon

Lady Duff-Gordon Book of Irish and Cluny Crochet.

Book No. 18

Chicago: Richardson Silk Company, 1917, 16 pgs.

Crochet stitch instructions, patterns for “Cluny” edgings and medallions, Irish Crochet motifs, medallions and edgings, doilies, tea cozy, yoke, collar, cap, candle shade.

Scans donated by Kathryn White, edited Judith Adele

6-KW001

D

6

Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

Tatting

KW

Dvorak, R.J.

[13] Art in Crochet

No. 13.

Chicago, Novelty Art Studios, 1918, 15 pgs.

Pretty crocheted yokes, corset covers, boudoir caps, brassiere, doilies, buffet scarf.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

A-DC005

D

A

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Lace

DC

E. Frette & C.

Album di Desegni per Ricamo a Colori.

Milano, c. 1900, 22 plates.

Cross stitch and other embroidery charts and plates –alphabets, elegant formal borders and medallions, stylized flowers and leaves.

Scans donated by Dindi Gelfi, edited by Judith Adele.

8-DG002

E

8

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

DG

Embroidery pattern

Magasin Des Demoiselles

Reconstructed pattern.

B-YS023

A

BB01

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Erstmann, Friedrich & Helbig, Paul,

A-B-C der Stickerin, Das.

Leipzig, Rudolph Gerstacker, [c.1915, 87 plates]

Cross stitch charts and embroidery tracing patterns - beautiful art nouveau designs of alphabets, borders, flowers, animals and rural scenes.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW012

E

A

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Exhibition Book of Crochet Elegancies.

In coloured Twine with Illustrations in Gold and & Colors And Recipes for Working.

London: Faudel and Phillips, [c.1851], 8 pgs + 4 plates.

Victorian era patterns for a tapestry crochet carriage bag, child’s gaiters, lace baby cap and edging and two anti-macassars with very early filet crochet.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA027

E

6

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Lace

JA

Farnes, Emma.

Alphabets in Crochet & Tatting, Book No. B

For Use in Door Panels & Table Covers & Including Small Filet Designs & Cross Mesh Filet Letters for Corners.

St. Louis, F.P. Spuehler, [c.1915], 17pgs.

Filet alphabets and motifs, including birds and animals.

Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited by Kathleen Mattlingly.

8-TA001

F

8

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Lace

Tatting

TA

Farnes, Emma

New -- Large Filet Designs, Door Panels & Original Picture Designs

My Book No. D, Motifs for Altar Cloths

St. Louis, Missouri. E.C. Spuehler Publisher, c.1915, 15 pgs.

Filet charts of birds, patriotic, church and traditional motifs.

Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele

9-TA001

F

9

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Filet

TA

Farnes, Emma.

[F] Edges and Corners

My Book Number F.

St. Louis, Mo., E.C. Spuehler, [c.1915], 15 pages.

Pretty crocheted edges and corners.

Scans donated by Diane Bayley, edited by Judith Adele.

8-DB001

F

8

Crochet

Lace

DB

Fischback, Friedrich.

Südslavische Ornamente.

Leipzig, Felix Lay, nd c.1900, 20 plates.

Charted patterns for heavily embroidered panels and bags, and some examples of Serbian jewelry.

Scans donated by Jeb Beelen, edited by Judith Adele.

9-JB001

F

9

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

JB

Fitch, Mary E.

[2] Filet Crochet with Instructions,

Series No. 2.

Brookline, Massachusets, 1915, 28 pgs.

Doilies, edgings, insertions, chair back, medallions, alphabet.

Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele.

9-TA007

F

9

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Filet

TA

Fitch, Mary E.

[4] Crocheted Yokes and Tatting,

Series No. 4.

Brookline Massachusetts, 1915, 28 pgs.

Filet, fancy braid, and tatted yokes, edgings, doilies, collar.

Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele.

9-TA010

F

9

Crochet

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Lace

Tatting

TA

Floral Doilies, Book No. 258

New York, The Spool Cotton Company, 1949, 15 pgs

Colorful, three dimensional crocheted doilies.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

B-JA076

F

C214

Crochet

JA

Florence Home Needlework with Corticelli Silk

Florence, Mass, Nonotuck Silk Co., 1895, 96 pgs

Silk embroidery, needlepoint lace, knitting, crochet patterns for household items and clothing accessories.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Judith Adele.

B-AK001

F

CA14

Crochet

Embroidery

AK

Ford, Anna Grayson, ed., et al.,

Treatise on Embroidery, Crochet and Knitting with Illustrations,

adapted to the use of M. Heminway & Sons' Wash Silks (Oriental Dyes).

New York, M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co., 1899, 133 pgs.,

Embroidery stitch and fringing instructions (some complex), an essay on the silk industry, a list of college colors, transfer patterns for alphabets, floral designs with instructions and astonishingly beautiful colored plates. Also drawn thread instructions, crocheting and knitting instructions and patterns for edgings, baby items, bags, slippers, caps, undershirts, mittens, and hose.

Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost.

7-LP001

F

7

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

LP

Gaugain, Jane.

Lady's Assistant for Executing Useful and Fancy Designs in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet,

Illustrated by Fifteen Engravings, Showing Various Stitches in the Art of Netting.

Edinburgh, I.J. Gaugain's, 1840, 210 pgs.

Knitting patterns, netting, crochet instructions and patterns. Many beautiful bags.

Scans donated by Isabel Gancedo, edited by Isabel Gancedo.

9-IG003

G

9

BritVict

Crochet

Knitting

IG

Göggingen

Alphabet Vorlagen für Baumwoll Stickerei

Advertising material of the thread factory in Goggingen, Bavaria

Bayern, Goeggingen, 1904, 6 plates

Cross-stitch and line embroidery alphabets

Donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

C-YS048

G

C422

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Hadley, Sara

Irish Crochet Lace, revised

The Lace Maker, Vol. 4 No. 3.

New York: D.S. Bennett, 1911, p 65-88.

Wonderful early 20th C Irish Crochet motifs for collars, doilies, jabots, edgings, insertions and trimmings. The instructions are sketchy; this is for the advanced crocheter.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

6-JA014

H

6

Crochet

Irish crochet

Lace

JA

Handkerchief Edgings

Star Book No. 61

American Thread Company

Handkerchief edgings in crochet.

Scans donated by Carol A. Carlile.

G-CC001

H

G512

Crochet

CC

Hardouin, Mme.

Gros Crochet, Le [1]

1er Volume.

Paris, Maurice Frings & Cie, [nd c.1900, 40 pgs]

Stunning "Venetian" crochet motifs (flowers, birds, baskets, leaves) and patterns for collars, table linens, elaborate edgings, fringes.

Scans donated by Isabel Gancedo, edited by Judith Adele.

9-IG002

H

9

Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

IG

Harris, Frances A.

Clark's O.N.T. Designs for Crochet Yokes:

Book No. 5 Revised Edition.

Newark, New Jersey, Clark Thread Company, 1920, 25 pages.

Delicate lace yokes, interesting stitches, filet patterns, and embroidery over filet.

Scans donated by Bev Pisko, edited by Judith Adele.

9-BP001

H

9

Crochet

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Lace

BP

Harvey, Lula M.

Priscilla Irish Crochet Book

A Collection of New and Original Designs, With Stitches and Lessons for Working.

Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1912, 48 pgs.

This is a must-have for crocheters who want to learn how to make Irish crochet lace. Excellent instructions, patterns for a wide variety of flower, fruit and leaf motifs, a few grounds and edgings, instructions for hats, collars, cuffs, yoke, jabot, opera bag, edgings, doily.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: Boston 1912 lace coat and dress

6-JA034

H

6

Fashion

Crochet

Irish crochet

Lace

JA

Hesse, Henry.

Art Needlework No. 7: The Greatest Art Needlework Published.

600 Patterns of Cross Stitch Alphabets, Borders and Floral Designs. Crochet Patterns, Gittertyl (Filet) and Hardanger.

New York, Henry Hesse, c.1900, 48 pgs.

Wonderful plates and charts, with a few crocheted patterns.

Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Judith Adele.

A-LP002

H

A

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Filet Crochet

Hardanger

LP

Home Needlework Magazine, Vol. II, January 1900, No. 1

Florence, Mass, Florence Publishing Company

Embroidery, needle laces, crocheted and beaded purses and bags, drawn work, fashion.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

B-JA086

H

CA14

Beading

Crochet

Embroidery

Lace

Needle Lace

JA

Home Needlework Magazine 1915-10

October 1915.

Boston, Home Needlework Publishing, 1915, 50 pgs.

Crocheted shawls, baby items, yokes, collars, edgings, pillows. Embroidery. Knitted child's items, tatted doilies.

Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele.

9-TA016

H

9

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

Tatting

JA

Household Arts.

Alice Brooks Design 7121.

Household Arts Inc., 1946, 3 pgs.

Large and small crocheted pineapple doilies.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR003

H

9

Crochet

KR

Household Arts.

Alice Brooks Design 7226.

Household Arts., Inc. 1946, 5 pgs.

Four crocheted doilies, two with ruffled edges.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR010

H

9

Crochet

KR

Household Arts.

Alice Brooks Design 7319.

Household Arts Inc. 1946, 5 pgs.

Square crocheted motif with combination pineapple and spider web for scarves, bedspreads, etc.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR009

H

9

Crochet

KR

Huston, Mira L.,

Home Needlework Filet Crochet Book.

Boston, Home Needlework Publishing, 1916, 20pgs.

Crocheted bags, wonderful filet charts, doilies, baskets, bags.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

A-DC009

H

A

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Filet

DC

Irish Lace Doily.

[U.S. c.1946] 3 pgs.

Crocheted doily constructed of chains and tr.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR006

I

9

Crochet

Lace

KR

Kerzman, Marie Louise, ed.

Miscellaneous Designs for Crochet Work, Illustrated

Crochet Series No. 3.

Brooklyn, NY: Henry Bristow, 1883, 40 pgs.

A dozen or so crochet patterns for squares and rosettes for making bedspreads and pillow shams.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

6-JA009

K

6

Crochet

JA

King, Helen S.

A Book of Edgings

For Pillow Slips, Dresser Covers, Towels and Dress Trimmings.

Springfield, Ill.: King's Needlecraft and Lace Studio, 1912, 31 pgs [p19-20 missing]

Traditional crochet edgings - many are easy to do.

Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Adele.

6-DA007

K

6

Crochet

DA

Klickmann, Flora, ed.

Beautiful Crochet on Household Linen,

Showing Table Cloths, Toilet Covers, Curtain Tops, Towel Ends, Sideboard Cloths, Tea Cosies, Dressing Table Runners and other items.

London: Girl’s Own Paper and Woman’s Magazine, [c.1916].

Delicate and lovely art nouveau filet and irish crochet patterns, along with practical advice on working and applying the laces.

Scans donated by Enfys, edited Judith Adele.

7-EN002

K

7

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

EN

Klickmann, Flora, ed.

Distinctive Crochet,

Showing Edgings, Insertions, Inlets, Corner Triangles and Camisole Tops, in English, Irish, Venetian & Filet Crochet with beautiful Designs of Natural Birds and Flowers.

London: Girl's Own Paper and Woman's Magazine, [1919], 114 pgs.

Unusual (Japonica, cyclamen, honeysuckle, violets) Irish Crochet motifs, many filet crochet patterns, sturdy edgings for table linens, Irish Crochet edgings, easy edgings for beginners, Venetian Crochet squares, Irish Crochet point lace, and three interesting baby hats.

Scans donated by Enfys, edited by Enfys.

6-EN004

K

6

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

Point Lace

EN

Klickmann, Flora, ed.

Home Art Crochet Book

Containing Entirely New Designs for Lingerie, Edgings & Insertions, Borders for Tray Cloths & D’Oileys, Deep Laces for Table Cloths & Valences, Motifs for Inlet Work & Irish Lace, Eighth Impression.

New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, [c.1912], 118 pgs.

Dozens of crocheted laces of all difficulty levels, and many of them are unusual and beautiful. Also filet charts, Irish Crochet motifs, and patterns for crocheting with manufactured braids and rickracks.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA031

K

6

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

Point Lace

JA

Klickmann, Flora, ed.

The Home Art Book of Fancy Stitchery

with samples of Drawn Thread Work, Resille Net, Bead-work and Fancy Stitches for Dress Trimmings, Feather Stitching, Hardanger Work, Hedebo Work, Knitting, Macramé Work, Darned Net, Cross-stitch, Ancient Cut-Work, Embroidery on Flannel.

London: The Girl's Own Paper and Woman's Magazine, [1912], 114 pgs.

More description from the cover: "With new ideas for applying crochet to lingerie and napery, ...smocking, ... darned filet crochet, ...Irish crochet". Also teneriffe, Venetian crochet, knit/braided rugs; a fantastic resource.

Scans donated by Enfys, edited by Enfys.

6-EN003

K

6

Beading

Crochet

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Hardanger

Irish Crochet

Knitting

Knotting

Lace

Macrame

Netting

Point Lace

EN

Knepf, Estella

Centerpiece with Vandyke Leaf-Border

Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, April 1916

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916.

Crocheted deep edging for a doily, each Vandyke point is a veined leaf shape.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK022

K

6

Crochet

AK

Kreuzstitch und Filetmuster aus Graubünden.

Herausgegeben von der Bündnerischen Vereinigung für Heimatschutz.

Gedruckt bei Bischofberger & Hotzenköcherle, Chur Zürich, 1927 (some plates missing).

Cross stitch and filet instructions in vol. 1, illustrative plates in vol. 2, charts in vol. 3, many based on medieval, renaissance and neo-classical patterns.

Scans donated by Annick Chartier, edited by Judith Adele.

8-AC001

K

8

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Filet

AC

Kuehn, Heinrich

Vereinigte Stickmuster-Verlage

Heft No. 757

Berlin, Heinrich Kuehn, [c. 1900], 12 plates.

Cross-stitch alphabets and borders.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

B-SW023

K

B806

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Kuehn, Heinrich

8142

3 100/158

Berlin, Heinrich Kuehn, [c.1900], single sheet

Berlin Work - rectangle, border and corner

From the collection of AnneMarie van der Peut, edited by Judith Adele.

B-VP003

K

BC18

BerlinWork

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Charted

SW

LaCroix, Sophie T.

Old and New Designs in Crochet Work

Book No. 2

St. Louis, St. Louis Fancy Work Co., [c.1915], 32 pgs

Crocheted lace curtains, table scarves, cushions, doilies, edgings, insertions, medallions, collars, bags,

On loan from Sytske Wijnsma, scanned and edited by Judith Adele.

B-SW071

L

B

Crochet

SW

LaCroix, Sophie T.

[09] Old and New Designs in Crochet Corset Covers and Nightgown Yokes:

Book No. 9.

St. Louis, St. Louis Fancy Work Co. c. 1910, 15 pgs.

Crocheted yokes.

Scans donated by Jeannette S. Harris, edited by Judith Adele.

9-JE003

L

9

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

JE

LaCroix, Sophie T.

[14] Old & New Designs in Crochet: Yokes & Collars,

Book No. 14.

St. Louis, St. Louis Fancy Work Co., [c.1915], 16 pgs.

Crocheted yokes, with some unusual shapes.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW038

L

A

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

SW

Sophie T. La Croix

Old and New Designs in Crocheted Edges

for Hemstitched Sheets Towels Slips Scarfs & Centers Bedspread Lunch Set and large Table Covers. Book No. 18.

St. Louis Fancy Work Co. 616-618 Washington Ave. St Louis, U.S.A.

Exactly as the title promises: lovely crocheted edgings, from narrow to extremely wide, in various motifs. Beautiful embellishment of nearly every item of the household linen. 16 pages.

Donated by Charles Kite, from the collection of his grandmother Folva Miller. Edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

E-WM100

L

H215

Crochet

Edge

CL

Lambert, [Frances].

My Crochet Sampler.

Autheress of the Hand-book of Needlework, My Knitting Book, etc., With Numerous Illustrations

London: John Murray, 1844, 144 pgs.

Very early crochet publication, colorful Victorian patterns for tapestry and filet crochet sofa pillows, table covers, borders, coverlets, bags, slippers, shawls.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

6-JA007

L

6

Crochet

Filet crochet

JA

Laura Wheeler.

Designs Crocheted Square Pattern 532.

[ND c. 1946] 5 pgs.

Crocheted pinwheel square.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR007

L

9

Crochet

KR

Lily Doilies Design Book No. 67

Shelby, N.C., Lily Mills Company, [c.1950], 15 pgs.

Crocheted doilies, including some charted filet crochet.

Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele

6-TA010

L

DC28

crochet

TA

Lily Design Book No. 79 Doilies

Shelby, N.C., Lily Mills Company, 1956, 15 pgs.

Crocheted doilies, including some charted filet crochet.

Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele

6-TA012

L

E310

crochet

TA

Lily Mills

Table Cloths

Book No. 400, Luncheon Sets, Runners

Lily Mills

Crochet book about table cloths, placemats and such. 24 pages, mostly black and white illustrations.

Scans donated by Hillie Dijkstra, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

G-HD002

L

GB23

Crochet

HD

Lily Mills

Crochet

Lily Book 1300 42 Items of beauty and lasting quality Illustrated ... Explicit instructions

Lily Mills, Shelby N.C.

Various crochet items, baby clothes, purses, trim, table runners and tablecloths, doilies, placemats, an apron, and even a pincushion.

Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

G-KR001

L

H208

Crochet

KR

Loops, Mrs. W.A., et al.

Winter Comforts

Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing.

Crocheted baby jacket and bootees, child’s cap, and house slippers.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK013

L

6

Crochet

AK

M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co.

[6] Treatise on Embroidery, Knitting and Modern Lace Work, with color illustrations from original models.

Art Needlework Series Number 6.

New York, [c.1910], 152pgs.

Detailed embroidery instructions, exquisite embroidered flowers, Battenberg lace instructions and examples, church embroidery patterns, fancy bags, doilies, knit and crocheted children’s and baby items, beaded bags with pattern charts.

Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost.

7-LP004

M

7

Battenberg Lace

Beading

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

Lace

LP

M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co.

[8] A Treatise on Embroidery with Twenty Color Illustrations from Original Models.

Art Needlework Series No. 8.

New York, c.1910, 97 pages.

Detailed embroidery stitch instructions, exquisite color plates. Leaves, flowers, borders, fruit, fish, birds, animals, doilies, baby items, collars, cuffs, bags, and crocheted ties, suspenders and bedroom slippers.

Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost.

8-LP001

M

8

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

Sewing

LP

Maison Sajou.

Ouvrages de Dame, Dessins, Modeles, Fournitures

No. 161

Paris c.1890, 8 plates.

Cross-stitch alphabets

Scans donated by Ramzi Ghezawi, edited by Judith Adele.

9-RG003

M

9

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

RG

Mallory, Floy

For a Clover-Luncheon

Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 4, Dec 1915.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916

Deep crocheted cloverleaf border with Clones knots for doilies.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK017

M

6

Crochet

AK

Spool Cotton Company

Crocheted Tablecloths and Luncheon Sets

Book 178

Spool Cotton Company

Mostly in black-and-white, photos and pattern descriptions of crocheted table linen. Patterns have a name and a number. Most are small elements joined to form the tablecloth, but some are really large filet patterns.

Scans donated by Glenda Hicks, edited by Yvonne DeBandi

G-GH001

M

GA04

Crochet

GH

Michael, Jeannette, E., et al.

Knitted Table Mats

Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916

Three knitted (one has a crocheted edge) hot plate mats.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK024

M

6

Crochet

Knitting

AK

Moderne Stickerei-Vorlagen, Secession, Jugend-Styl

Embroidery Patterns, Modern Style; Album de Broderies, Art Nouveau

[Germany, c. 1915, 20 plates]

Art Nouveau cross-stitch- alphabets, flowers

Scans donated by Dindi Gelfi, edited by Judith Adele.

9-DG001

M

9

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

DG

Monroe, Emma Chalmers.

A Lesson in Crochet

Needlecraft Vol VII No. 9, May 1916

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916

Explanations for the crochet stitches and terminology used in Needlecraft magazine.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK021

M

6

Crochet

AK

Morris, Ethelyn Jones, ed.

Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book No. 2,

A Collection of Designs by the Priscilla Art Department.

Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1912, 9 pgs (back cover & plate missing).

Colored plates of simple fruit and flower block patterns, and suggestions for their use.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA044

M

6

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

JA

N. Alexandre & Cie.

Alphabets Variés

Broderies

Paris, Maison LsJeunesse Succ., c.1900, 8 plates.

Ornate cross-stitch alphabets

Scans donated by Ramzi Ghezawi, remastered by FireRose.

B-FR001

N

C415

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

FR

Manuel de Dessins pour Crochet.

No. 166

Paris: Maison LaJeunesse, c.1860, 32 pgs.

Illustration plates (no instructions) for lace edgings, squares, doilies. The plates are clear enough that experienced crocheters will be able to figure out the stitch patterns.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA033

N

6

Crochet

Lace

JA

Nacke, Louise.

Miscellaneous Crochet

Book No. 2

St. Louis, Missouri: Louise Nacke, [c.1916], 12 pgs.

Filet portiere, Cluny-type door panels, edgings for table and bed linens, crochet ball holders, doilies, medallions, fitted vest.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

6-JA010

N

6

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

JA

Needlecraft

Laces & Corners

by Penelope. N. 28, A Needlecraft Publication, Price 30 cents or 3/-

J.P. Coats Ltd. Paisley, Scotland. 1961.

Edgings and corners in crochet and filet crochet. Mostly for tablecloths, runners, tray mats. Also two crocheted edges for handkerchiefs.

Donated by Hillie Dijkstra, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

G-HD004

N

H531

Crochet

Edge

Corner

Charts

HD

Needlecraft Service.

Design 7356: Crocheted Doilies.

U.S., [Needlecraft c.1946] 4 pgs.

Simple pretty doilies.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR012

N

9

Crochet

KR

Needlework Copie Book:

Toilette Present for Ladies

[U.S.? c. 1850, 17 plates]

Sixteen cross stitch alphabet patterns for monograms in a wide variety of typefaces, and some Greek and classical borders.

Scans donated by Hope Wright, remastered by FireRose.

B-FR005

N

C415

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

FR

New Book of Pot Holders and Hot Platter Mats, Book No. 274

New York, The Spool Cotton Company, 1951, 15 pgs

Inventive colorful crocheted potholders – birds, vegetables, fish, astrological signs, tartans

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Judith Adele.

B-JA120

N

EB19

Crochet

JA

American Thread Company

New Table Designs

Star Book No. 49

The American Thread Company, 260 West Broadway, New York 13, N.Y.

Various table runners, placemats, tablecloths, and complete sets for the table. Mostly crochet, some applique.

Scans donated by Hillie Dijkstra, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

G-HD007

N

H131

Crochet

HD

Nichols, Mrs. P.W., et al.

Homemade Gifts in Variety,

Needlecraft Vol VII No. 4, Dec 1915.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing.

Tatted, crocheted, knit accessories.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK015

N

6

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Knitting

Lace

Tatting

AK

Niedner, Marie.

Filet-Arbeiten,

Heft III.

Leipzig: Verlag Otto Beyer, 1921, 38 pgs.

Victorian-style designs, including cherubs and church patterns, for embroidered net, with netting and stitch instructions. Large charts, good for filet crochet and cross-stitch, are in the second pdf file.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited Judith Adele.

6-SW001

N

6

Crochet

Embroidered net

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Filet

Hardanger

Knotting

SW

Novelty Art Studios.

[02] Princess Crochet Album of Edgings and Insertions

Volume 2.

Chicago, c.1915, 15 pgs.

Crocheted edgings, yoke, doily.

Scans donated by Jeannette S. Harris, edited by Judith Adele.

9-JE002

N

9

Crochet

JE

Nufashond Rick Rack Book

Volume 2

Reading, Penn., The Narrow Fabric Company, 1916, 24 pgs.

Rick rack crocheted edgings, doilies, collar, yoke, baby items.

Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele

6-TA014

N

DB02

crochet

TA

Orr, Anne.

[03] J & P Coats Yokes & Gifts,

Crochet Book No. 3,

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, J& P Coats, 1919, 23 pgs.

Basic crochet instructions and filet crochet floral charts for yokes, insertions, edgings, collars and corners.

Scans donated by Jeanette S. Harris, edited Judith Adele.

7-JE001

O

7

Crochet

Filet crochet

JE

Orr, Anne.

[19] Table Runners and other Pretty Patterns in Crochet,

Book No. 19.

Nashville, Tennessee, Anne Orr Design Co. 1921, 15 pgs.

Filet charts, bags, medallions, table linens, collars, cuffs, slippers, yoke.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

A-DC013

O

A

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

DC

Orr, Anne

Center Pieces and Luncheon Sets

Book No. 12

Nashville, Tennessee, Anne Orr

16 page booklet. Gros Crochet and Filet Crochet edges around fabric centerpieces, table centerpieces entirely of filet crochet

Bought in 1918 in the USA by a sailor, who gave it to his sister. His granddaughter, who wants to remain anonymous, sent the book to us. Scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library, 2017-10-13.

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Peterson’s.

Patterns in Crochet,

Peterson’s Ladies National Magazine, Aug. 1868.

Philadelphia: Charles J. Peterson, 1868, 1 pattern plate.

Illustration plate for doilies, edgings and bedspread lace.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

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Puigaudeau, Odette du

Franges Anciennes

100 Modeles

A. Crespel, Lille

Lovely description with illustrations of fringes, divided in crocheted fringes, macrame fringes, venice lace fringes, and bobbin lace fringes.

Scans donated by Iva Innocenti, edited by Sytske Wijnsma

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Mlle de Puigaudeau

Le Venise au Crochet

Dentelle d'Art 2eme Album

Cartier-Bresson

Second album of crochet patterns, beautiful collection.

Scans donated by Iva Innocenti, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

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Richardson Silk Company.

Richardson’s Crocheted Edgings and Insertions for the beginner and also the experienced crocheter, Book No. 3

Chicago, Richardson Silk Company, 1916

Good assortment of all of the traditional edgings of the time.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

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Richardson’s

[02] Complete Crochet Book, Book No. 2:

Contains Illustrations and Instructions on General Crochet, Filet Crochet and Tatting. Subjects Covered Are Edges, Insertions, Yokes, Bed Spread Strips, Center Pieces, Towels, Luncheon Set, Chair Back Cover, and many other useful and practical ideas.

Chicago, Richardson's Silk Company, 1916, 34 pgs.

Also squares, doilies, boudoir caps, and a stunning brassiere of crocheted medallions with manufactured braid.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

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Richardson’s

[10] 32 Prize Yokes, New Designs, Book No. 10,

Complete Detailed Instructions for Beginner or Expert.

Chicago, Richardson Silk Company, {c.1917] 36 pgs.

Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele.

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Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]

The Crochet Book Sixth Series

Containing D’Oyleys and Anti-Macassars.

London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 20th printing, 1877, 44 pgs.

Doilies and antimacassar patterns, including suggestions for vibrant color combinations. Note that the illustrations for D’Oyley No. 1 and 3 are swapped, and page numbering is off. Stitch instructions translated into modern terminology by Kathy Adkins: PDF

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

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Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]

The Crochet Book Ninth Series

Or Third Winter Book. First Edition 5,000

London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1850, 48 pgs [blank pages omitted].

Victorian era patterns for a crocheted wool polka (short coat) with a knit border, wool manchette (sleeves), 2 caps in bright colors, an opera cloak, and wool coverlet with a tapestry iris pattern.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

Fashion: London 1850 Polka (short coat), manchettes, opera cloak

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Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]

La Mode Winter Book.

London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1862, 14 pgs.

Victorian era patterns for a wool mourning shawl, a bright coverlet in textured crochet, a gentleman’s comforter, carriage slippers, baby booties.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: London 1862 mourning shawl, carriage slippers

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Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]

Crochet Book [06]

6th Series

Translated into modern terminology by Kathy Adkins.

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Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor].

Crochet Book, The

London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1847, 37 pgs.

Instructions and crochet terms, vy useful for reading her later books, patterns for collars, cuffs and a wide variety of laces intended to imitate French laces

Book on loan from Sytske Wijnsma, scanned and edited by Judith Adele.

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Rising Sun, No. 7274.

The Spool Cotton Company c.1946 3 pgs.

Seven sided easy scalloped doily.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

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Robinson, Belle, ed.

Priscilla Crochet Book

Centerpieces and Doilies, A Collection of Beautiful Pieces in Which Are Many That Are New and Novel and Many That Are Old and Rare.

Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1915, 48 pgs.

About six dozen different doilies, some simple, some (like the roll stitch pineapple doily) for the advanced crocheter.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

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Royal Society Crochet Lessons, No. 6

New York, H.E. Verran Co., 1915, 56 pgs

Crocheted lace lamp shades, baskets, lingerie, children and baby items, household laces.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Judith Adele.

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Royal Society

[21] Lamp Shades and Medallions Crochet Book No. 21.

New York, H.E. Verran Co., 1922, 36 pgs.

Wonderful silk lampshade patterns and instructions, filet charts, medallions, squared, corners.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

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Royal Society

Tatting and Crochet Lessons

Vol.1 No. 5.

New York, H.R. Verran, 1915, 47 pages.

Crochet and tatting yoke, dresser set, candle shade, baskets, Irish Lace Collar, bags, doilies, charming curtain pulls.

Scans donated by Cheri Mancini, edited by Judith Adele.

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Smith, Addie L. Crandall

Corticelli Knitting and Crochet Book No. 18.

Florence, Mass., Corticelli Silk Co., 1922, 35 pgs.

Roaring Twenties fashion that is still modern and wearable. Sweaters, dresses, hats, scarves, baby items, with some color illustrations.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: Florence, MA 1922 lady’s dresses and sweaters

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Spires, Flossie, et al.

Some Interesting Centerpieces and Doilies

Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916, p 11, 21.

Seven original crocheted doily patterns, one filet and several with Irish Crochet elements.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

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American Thread Company

Bedspreads and Tablecloths

Star Bedspread and Tablecloth Book No. 109

American Thread Company

Star Bedspread and Tablecloth Book No. 109, 10 cents. 16p. Crochet tablecloths and bedspreads, white and in colors.

Scans donated by Hillie Dijkstra, edited by Yvonne DeBandi

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Star Book 121 Crochet Suggestions for Fairs and Bazaars

New York, The American Thread Company, [c.1955], 15 pgs.

Potholders, mats, pillowcases, baskets, edgings, doilies

Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele

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Star Book No. 65

Flower Edgings: Handkerchiefs, Tablecloths, Towels, Scarfs, Sheets and Cases, Luncheon Sets, Lingerie

New York, American Thread Company, 1949, 15 pgs

Colorful laces, including butterfly and flower girl insertions, and drinking glass jackets.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

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Star Needlework Journal, p7

mythical tablecloth.

[New York, The American Thread Company, c.1915]

Filet crochet chart for center and four corners.

Scan donated by Cynthia Hanley, edited by Judith Adele.

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Townsend, Angeline L.

Forget-Me-Not Yoke, of Novelty Braid and Crochet

Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, Sep 1919.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing Company, 1919

Crochet and manufactured braid yoke that would work up fast as a deep edging.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

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Two Crochet Squares for Table-Covers, Antimacassars, etc.

Harper's Bazar, Jun 26, 1869.

New York, Harper & Brothers, p 404.

One of the squares has instructions for twist stitch; an early publication of what is now called roll stitch or bullion stitch in crochet. Also two tapestry or beadwork charts and craft instructions for a picture frame, garden gloves and a card case.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

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Valeire, Anna.

My Trousseau,

Showing the Crochet Work In It’s Lingerie & Linens, Book No. 4.

St. Louis, Missouri, E.C. Spuehler, [c.1917] 16 pgs.

Yokes, table runner, boudoir cap, slippers, doilies, fringed edgings, and some unusual crocheted flowers.

Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele.

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Watts, Miss.

Miss Watts' Selections of Knitting Netting and Crochet

London, J. Miland, 1843, 96 pgs.

Early Victorian mittens, baby and children's items, socks, muffatees, fringes, purses and bags, comforters, scarves, shawls, cuffs.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele Rescanned HC17

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Tillerson, John and Clara

The Workbasket Vol. 1 No. 1

Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale

Modern Handcraft, Kansas City

16 pgs with crochet, quilting, embroidery, and encouragements to buy books and patterns. Advice on how to sell, and a request to readers to write in advice about how to sell.

Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma, published with permission of F+W Media.

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The Workbasket Vol. 2 No. 5

Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale

The Workbasket Magazine

8 pages (4 and 5 combined). Crochet: Sweater and helmet set, Quilting: Japanese lantern, Crochet: Four piece baby set, Crochet: Plaid blouse (shown on front cover).

Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma, published with permission of F+W Media.

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The Workbasket Vol. 9 No. 12

Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale

The Workbasket Magazine

Crocheted Apron, Knitted or Crocheted Shoulderette or Scarf, Quilting block, Two Color Tatting Lesson 3

Scans donated by Martha Ess, edited by Sytske Wijnsma

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The Workbasket Vol. 10 No. 12

Home and Needlecraft For Pleasure and Profit

The Workbasket Magazine

Men's knitted socks or anklets, Morning Glory square quilting pattern, crocheted toy elephant, bow and flowers to decorate a dress

Scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library

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