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

Collection of prose patterns for crochet and tatting, includes baby layette, filet crochet heraldic medallions for insertion into door curtains, yokes for chiledren's and women's clothing, filet insertion for bolster cushion, child's hat and collar, corset cover, octagonal box with Chinoiserie motif. Tatting instruction sinclude edgings for luncheon set and towels, lingerie trim and yoke, pillow and bedding items, collars, and insertions and edgings for tea cloths.

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

French language prose instructions for nine sets of crocheted insertion strips and their matching heavily fringed edgings. Includes photographs of finished strips and edgings. Deeply textured, heavy, yet lacy, these intended to be worked in cotton, and used for curtains, valences, portieres, shelf and mantlepiece trims.

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. Each sheet presents highly detailed engravings of two separate thread crochet medallions or motifs, plus one or more coordinating edgings. No prose directions or stitch diagrams beyond the engravings themselves.

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

Crochet patterns for doiles, centerpieces, a chair protector set (antimacassars) table runners and tablecloths, featuring variants of the pineapple motif. American notation.

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.

Instructions and charts for filet crochet doilies, table linens, pillow covers, placemats and centerpieces; Emblem of Freedom (Symbol of Roosevelt's Depression-era recovery effort); rooster, cornucopia, edgings, and a collar.

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

Crochet instructions for home décor kitchen and bath items, including tomato and lemon novelty sets. Placemats, rugs, pot holders, towel trims, seat covers.

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].

French language introductory crochet techique instruction: basic stitches and methods; simple square and octagon; grounds, border/insertions, and edgings. Forming picots, and a round lacy motif; simple rectangular piece with granny-style deep edging.

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].

French language booklet illustrating designs for counted thread, pattern darning, and canvaswork embroidery. Geometric motifs, borders, and all-over designs in multiple colors. No charts, but photos are clear enough to work from. Some Florentine canvaswork (flame stitch) suitable for needlepoint.

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.].

Multicolor designs for counted thread embroidery (not cross-stitch), including florals, all-over grounds, medallions, borders (some with corners) and rectagular pieces. Style is very much pre WWII modernist. Works are shown as photos of stitching, not graphs.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW046

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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.]

Multicolor charted designs for monograms (including one charted on the bias), plus all-over designs, borders, folk art flowers and geometrics, a rocking horse, marionettes, quaint folk figures, and a sweet spider. Intended for cross-stitch.

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

Regraph of multicolor chart for rectangular gemoetric motif with border.

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.

Pattern treasury of crochet edgings and corners. Prose directions and photographed examples.

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.

Crochet and tatting directions for lingerie yokes, plus tatting instructions for collars, handkerchief and towel edgings. Some of the yokes and collars include store-bought fancy braid trim.

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

Charted designs for alphabets intended for monograms and samplers, ranging from small to large size. Serif, sans-serif, ornate, and blackletter typefaces, ornamented letter forms, and numbers. Some pages are missing because at least one alphabet is only partial. Suitable for cross-stitch.

Donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

C-YS048

G

C422

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

HKB [Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin]

Gittertull Hakelei

Nine solid-color patterns

HKB [Heinrich Kuehn, Berlin]

Nine handpainted pattern sheets. Fairly abstract patterns, for crochet, it says. A tea cosy, and several round and square designs, possibly for doilies or rugs. The instructions say something like one single crochet, one chain crochet. Gittertull is a kind of coarse tulle, made with partly tinsel threads.

Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

C-YS034

K

IB01F

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

Collection of patterns for handkerchief edgings and corners in thread crochet. Some filet crochet, one very wide and elaborate edging formed of motifs joined together. Directions for all given in prose (no charts). American notation.

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.

Crochet patterns for two sets of large/small round doilies with scalloped edges, Prose instructions, clear detail photograph, US terms.

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.

Crochet pattern for simple lacy round doily using only chain and triple crochet stitches. Prose instructions, US terms.

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]

Nicely photographd treasury of patterns for crocheted edgings, with prose instructions. Designs range from beginner/simple on up. Several pages missing. Some edgings incorporate store-bought tape or woven ribbon.

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.

12 page booklet of charted alphabets, geometric motifs, and floral borders, most in two colors. Suitable for cross-stitch or needlepoint. Large script, medium size blackletter, and two serif alphabets.

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.

Crochet instructions for nightgown and lingerie yokes and collars, some showing how they are applied to make up the final garment. Stitches used in the projects are separately illustrated. Would make nice summer camisole type tops today.

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.

Crochet insturctions for yokes and insertions intended for blouses, nightgowns, corset covers and other lingerie. Some are particularly large and elaborate, beyond simple borders with shoulder straps. Many in filet crochet.

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.

16 page collection of patterns for crocheted edgings for household linens curtains, lingerie, and towels. Some are shown in combo with openwork or surface embroidery. Several motifs that can be used as all-over pieces for tablecloths or light throws. Threads used range from cotton perle 5 down to size 60 cordonnet. Prose directions plus detailed photos, American notation.

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.

Crochet pattern for square motif with center pinwheel. Multiples can be joined to make table linens. Prose instructions, US terms.

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

Calla Lily Crochet Designs

Lily crochet design book No. 65

Lily Cotton Mills

16 pgs, tablecloths, placemats, doilies, towel decorations, filet crochet. All designs with the theme of Calla lilies. Pages 14 15 and back cover damaged.

Scans donated by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

I-WS001

L

I831k

Crochet

Flower

Filet crochet

WS

Cutwork Crochet

Lily Design Book No. 81

Lily Mills Company, Shelby, NC

Crochet leaflet from the fifties, with directions for placemats, doilies, chair mats, and an apron, some worked in two or more colors. Style of these pieces is broadly imitative of cutwork embroidery, with solid areas framing lacy, openwork floral or geometric motifs. Very much in the mid-century style. Prose instructions, American notation.

Images donated by Hillie Dijkstra, edited by Yvonne DeBandi

G-HD003

C

GA27

Crochet

Cutwork

HD

Lily

Doilies

Lily Design book no. 83. For that extra touch: Place mats Chair sets Centerpieces Buffet scarf Vanity set

Lily Mills, Shelby N.C.

Patterns for multicolor doilies, chair protectors (antimacassars), and other small covers. One charted filet crochet project. Two heavy multicolor placemats; buffet table top, hairpin crochet placemats. Instructions in prose, American notation. Very 1950s in style.

Scans donated by Glenda Hicks, edited by Sytske Wijnsma

G-GH002

L

G930

Crochet

Doilies

GH

Lupton, F.M.

People’s Handbook Series: The Ladies’ Model Fancy Work Manual

Containing Designs and Directions for Knitting, Crocheting and Lace-making, With Complete Instructions in the Various Branches of Artistic Embroidery.

Baltimore, I.&M. Ottenheimer, 1894, 64pgs.

Some interesting knitting stitches; the embroidery section, particularly the discussion of color taste of the time, is very good.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

A-DC011

L

A

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

Lace

DC

M. Heminway & Sons Silk Co.

[9] A Treatise on Art Needlework with Twenty Color Plates,

Series No. Nine.

New York, c.1910, 103 pages.

More embroidery instructions, including smocking, eyelet and netting. Stunning patterns and plates for fruit, flowers, birds, dolphins, butterflies, fish, for doilies, bags, including a woven bag, crocheted tango girdle, and tatted cushion top and bags.

Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost.

8-LP002

M

8

Beading

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

Knotting

Lace

Netting

Sewing

Tatting

Weaving

LP

Madame Elise

Ladies Book of the Month

West-London April, 1867 Price 6d.

C. Stevens, &Co. Publishers, 3, Red Lion Square Holborn, W.C. London

Fashions, crochet, tatting, glass painting, etiquette, wax flowers. A small monthly publication, also featuring the first chapter of the wonderful story of Peter the Schlemil, who sold his shadow to the Devil.

Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

Fashion: London 1867 fashion and patterns

H-ML001

M

H531

Crochet

Fashion

ML

Maison Sajou.

Albums pour Ouvrages au Crochet

No. 418

Paris, G. Lefèvre & Cabin Fils. c.1875 accordian foldout.

Engraved illustrations of crochet edgings and squares. Detailed enough for advanced crocheters to use as patterns. No directions.

Scans donated by Dindi Gelfi, edited by Judith Adele.

9-DG002

M

9

Crochet

DG

Maxim, Fannie Forrester.

Centerpiece with Vintage Border in Richelieu Crochet

Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, p1, 9.

Beautiful grapes and grape leaves Irish Crochet deep edging.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK004

M

6

Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

AK

Mrs Mee

Shortway Edgings

Bath, C. Mee, 41, Milsom Street. London: Bogue, Fleet Street; Ackermann & Co., Strand; and all booksellers and berlin warehouses. Crochet leaflet, 12 crocheted edge patterns. Approx. 1860.

Bath: C. Mee, 41, Milsom Street and others

Prose instructions for twelve crocheted edgings, illustration included.

Scans donated by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

H-WS006

M

H915

Crochet

Edge

AnteBell

SW

Modern Priscilla, Needlework, Fashions, Fiction, Housekeeping

Christmas and Pilgrim Tercentenary Number, December 1920

Boston, The Priscilla Company, 1920, 58 pgs (some missing pages)

Historical craft articles, embroidery, fiction by Eleanor H. Porter, knitting, bobbin lace, netting, quilting, crochet, fashion, recipes, housekeeping tips, paper crafts for children.

Scans donated by azcq, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: Boston 1920 fashion and patterns

6-AZ001

M

6

Fashion

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

Lace

AZ

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, remastered by FireRose.

B-FR004

M

C415

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

FR

Morris, Ethelyn Jones, ed.

Priscilla Colored Cross Stitch Book No. 1

A Collection of Designs by the Priscilla Art Department.

Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1911, 9 pgs.

Colored plates of simple floral, garden, alphabet and border block patterns, with suggestions for materials and use.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA030

M

6

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

JA

Märkbok, med monogram mönster och korsstygn m.m.

Stockholm, W. Wahlund A.-B, [c.1915?, 34pgs]

Swedish cross-stitch and monogram designs – wonderful animals, florals, and traditional motifs.

Scans donated by Dindi Gelfi, edited by Judith Adele.

B-DG005

M

C415

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

DG

N. Alexandre & Cie.

Alphabets Variés.

Broderies

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

Four charted patterns for ornate, embellished monogram alphabets. Two very large, and two medium/small. Suitable for cross stitch, filet (darned net) or filet crochet.

Scans donated by Ramzi Ghezawi, edited by Judith Adele.

9-RG002

N

9

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

RG

N. Alexandre & Cie., ed.

Album de Marques et Broderies

No. 213

Paris, N. Alexandre et Cie, [c.1885], 41 plates

Collection of designs intended for hand embroidery. Includes charts for alphabets ranging from small and simple to large elaborate monograms; borders, small ornamental motifs, a windmill, the Eiffel Tower. Also freehand designs for surface stitching and eyelet embroidery (broderie Anglaise), of monograms, borders, edgings, and coronets. Charted designs suitable for cross-stitch.

Donated by Sytske Wijnsma, remastered by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

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C214

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Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

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Needlecraft Vol. X, No. 2, October 1918.

Devoted to Home Dressmaking, Home Millinery, Fancy Work and Household Decoration

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1918, 26 pgs [some advertising pages omitted].

Wartime era patterns, baking recipes, and general needlework advice: crocheted runner and doily, edgings, hot-dish mats, filet crochet patterns , embroidered doilies, knitted bedspread, knitted bag, crocheted filet spider yoke, fashion pages, and many ads, including needlework tools and supplies.

Scans donated by J.B. Rupp, edited Judith Adele

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6

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Knitting

Sewing

JR

Manning, Margaret Barton, ed.

Needlecraft Magazine

Vol. XI, No. 1, September 1919.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1919, 28 pgs.

A Mary Card filet crochet pattern for the Statue of Liberty, embroidery, tatting , knitting, crochet, recipes. See excerpts in this catalogue in OCR format.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

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Crochet

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Knitting

Lace

Tatting

AK

Needlecraft Service.

Design 861: Crocheted Doilies.

U.S., Needlecraft Service, Inc., 1946 4 pgs.

Crochet pattern for round doily with a leaf motif, worked in two colors. Leaves are made individually then sewn together. Large and small doily described. Prose instructions, detail photo and assembly diagram. US terms.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

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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.

Scanned by Hope Wright, edited by Hope Wright.

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8

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

HW

New Ideas In Crochet - Table Topics

1938, The Spool Cotton Company.

32 pages booklet of crocheted table linen designs. Includes linens pieced from small motifs, plus larger one-piece cloths, plus edgings, corners, placemats and doilies and a large floral filet table spread.

Donated by Brenda Weaver, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

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H215

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Newest in Floral Doilies, Book No. 268

New York, The Spool Cotton Company, 1950, 15 pgs

Prose instruction for crocheting multicolor floral doilies, runners, centerpieces and placemats. One in filet crochet style, others in lacy crochet, some with three-dimensional ruffles, scallops or blossom effects. A few are trims to be applied to fabric centers.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

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C214

Crochet

Filet Crochet

JA

Nicoll, Maud Churchill,

Knitting and Sewing,

How to Make Seventy Useful Articles for Men in the Army and Navy,

New York, George H. Doran Company, 1918, 206 pgs.

Military and working men’s clothing and kit items. Knitted clothing, sewn leather and heavy fabric clothing, bags and belts, crocheted and knitted neckties.

Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Adele.

Fashion: New York 1918 military and working men’s clothing

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Fashion

Crochet

Knitting

Sewing

DA

Nonotuck Silk Co.

How to Use Florence Knitting Silk.

Florence, Massachusetts, 1886, 92 pgs.

Silk knitting patterns for mittens, purses and bags, stockings, edgings, fancy stitches. Instructions for fringed silk lampshade, patterns for crocheted beaded purses, bottle cover.

Scans donated by Laurie Wright, edited by Judith Adele.

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9

Beading

Crochet

Knitting

Lace

LW

Novelty Art Studios.

[08] Novelty Yoke Book No. 8.

Chicago [c.1910] 15 pgs.

Crocheted lingerie yokes and boudoir caps. Prose directions, but large, clear photographs accompany all items. Some filet crochet (no charts).

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

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Filet Crochet

JE

Orr, Anne.

J&P Coats Crochet Book of Gown Yokes, and Boudoir Caps.

Pawtucket, R.I., J&P Coats, 1916, 32 pgs.

Lovely collection of boudoir yokes and caps. Filet charts.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

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A

Crochet

Filet crochet

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Orr, Anne.

[04] J&P Coats Filet Crochet Book No. 4.

Book No. 4.

Pawtucket, R.I., J&P Coats, 1920, 23 pgs.

Exquisite crocheted vests, gowns, filet charts, boudoir jacket, yokes, slippers, cap, church laces, shawls, sweaters, table runner and chair back.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

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Filet Crochet

Filet

DC

Orr, Anne

Clark’s Book of Crochet Patterns

No. 3: Centerpieces-Luncheon Sets, Dining Room Novelties

Newark, The Clark Thread Company, 1917, 30 pgs

Crochet instructions from famous designer, Anne Orr. Freestanding baskets and candy dishes; filet crochet charts for table linens and napkins, including corners, insertions, borders (some with corners), round and square doilies and centerpieces. Grape centerpiece in highly embossed crochet; round and oval doilies in other styles of crochet, including ones that resemble tatting. Chair tidies (antimacassars), borders, and trims.

Scans donated by Anna Mendenhall and Verna Hale, edited by Judith Adele.

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C422

Crochet

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Orr, Anne

Lingerie and Gifts

Book No. 16

Nashville, Tennessee, Anne Orr

Filet Crochet patterns for yokes, and patterns for small gifts such as hot roll napkins, aviator towels, bread tray covers, tidies, and babies caps.

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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HA22

Crochet

Filet crochet

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Potter-Shurtleff Co. (publ.)

Three Crocheted Edges

Made With P.S.C. Thread

The Potter-Shurtleff Co., 126-128 Summer St, Boston, Mass.

A single sheet describing single, double, treble crochet stitch, and three crocheted edges, one with knotted fringe added.

Scans donated by Jackie Isler from the collection of her grandmother Helen Balmat Gorman, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

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J131

Crochet

Edge

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Puigaudeau, Odette du

Franges Anciennes

100 Modeles

A. Crespel, Lille

French language booklet showing very elaborate passmenterie/fringe trims, most with tassels. Techniques used include crochet, needle lace, macrame, and braiding. Possibly also pillow lace. Close-up photos of finished trim plus materials/technique notes are provided, but detailed patterns aren't included.

Scans donated by Iva Innocenti, edited by Sytske Wijnsma

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GA04

Crochet

Macrame

Lace

II

Mlle de Puigaudeau

Le Venise au Crochet

Dentelle d'Art 2eme Album

Cartier-Bresson

French language patterns for ornate openwork thread crochet in the style of Venetian lace. Motifs plus instructions for joining them with picoted brides and crocheted net grounds to make up collars, insertions, yokes, scarf ends, pincushions, pillow covers, passmenterie fringes, and more.

Scans donated by Iva Innocenti, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

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GA10

Crochet

II

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

Prose instructions for crocheted edgings and strips, Some suitable to edge round cloths or collars. Some incorporate braid or rickrack, many are scalloped and quite lacy. A few in filet crochet including a mouse, a corner insertion for a tablecloth of a rose.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

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B722

Crochet

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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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A

Crochet

Filet crochet

Tatting

DC

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.

Crochet directions for lingerie, nightgown, corset cover and camisole yokes, also some in tatting. A particularly nice collection with many designs with sleeves or shoulder straps that could be easily adapted to modern summer tops. Some hairpin crochet.

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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6

BritVict

Crochet

JA

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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6

Fashion

Crochet

Knitting

JA

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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6

Fashion

BritVict

Crochet

JA

Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]

Crochet Book [06]

6th Series

Translated into modern terminology by Kathy Adkins.

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C415

Crochet

KA

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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EA18

BritVict

Crochet

Crochet

JA

Rising Sun, No. 7274.

The Spool Cotton Company c.1946 3 pgs.

Crochet pattern for round seven-sided doily with deeply scalloped edge. Prose instructions, US terms.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

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Crochet

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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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6

Crochet

JA

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.

B-AK002

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CA07

Crochet

AK