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.

7-JA003

A

7

AnteBell

Crochet

Knitting

Netting

JA

Antoinette, Marie.

How to Crochet Beautiful Cluny Laces, Book No. 04.

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

Lavish laces for piano and library scarves, collars, pillows, doilies, lingerie.

Scans donated by Diane Spinelli, edited Judith Adele.

7-DS001

A

7

Crochet

Lace

DS

B 538 – Crochet Fringe

Weldon‘s Bazaar for Young Ladies, c.1890

Excellent illustration of a crocheted fringe.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

B-JA049

B

B912

Crochet

JA

Bach, Emilie.

New Patterns in Old Style, Second Part.

Alsace, Th. de Dillmont, [c.1890], 48 pgs.

Raised lace, appliqué, reticella, gobelin, crochet, cut knotted stitching, Holbein and Viennese cross stitch, tapestry and madeira work, Spanish and gold embroidery.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW042

B

A

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Knotting

Lace

SW

Barbour, Emma Post

New Bead Book

Chicago, National Trading Co., 1924

Stunning book of knitted, crocheted, woven and needlework beaded bags, with instructions and charts.

Scans donated by Mary Lou Davis, edited by Judith Adele.

B-MD001

B

B730

Beading

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

Knotting

Macrame

Sewing

Weaving

MD

Batt, Georgette.

The Priscilla Yoke Book

Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1916, 40 pgs + foldout charts.

Crocheted and tatted patterns for lingerie yokes (many would be good for modern blouses and collars), including Maltese (hairpin) crochet and filet charts.

Scans donated by Gail Owens, edited Judith Adele.

6-GO001

B

6

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Lace

Tatting

GO

Beehive Shawls.

[c.1950.]

Traditional knit shawl patterns.

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

9-JE004

B

9

Crochet

Knitting

JE

Belding Bros. & Co.

Revised Needle and Hook:

Instructions in Silk Embroidery, Knitting and Crocheting, Illustrated with cuts, half tones and color plates.

New York, 1902, 60 pgs.

Exquisite silk floral embroidery patterns, plates, illustrations and instructions.

Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost.

9-LP004

B

9

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

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

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

Carter, W.

Royal Crochet Worker, No. 1.

London: Carliles, Pittman & Co., [c.1860], p1-16.

Victorian lace edgings, collars and cuffs, filet crochet table linens.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA026

C

6

BritVict

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Lace

JA

Carter, W.

The Royal Crochet Worker, No. 6.

London: J.T. Wood, [c. 1860], p 81-96.

We’re still looking for Nos. 3 through 5! More crocheted edgings, collars and cuffs.

Scans donated by Enfys, edited by Enfys.

6-EN005

C

6

BritVict

Crochet

Lace

EN

Cartier-Bresson

Gros Crochet et Milan

4eme Album.

Paris, G.de Malherbe et Cie,Imp., 1930, 31 pgs.

Gros crochet, 14 figurative patterns, birds, leaves, flowers, mostly meant for home decoration.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

B-SW046

C

C714

Crochet

Needle Lace

SW

Cartier-Bresson

Gros Crochet pour Ameublement

2me Album, 3me edition

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

Figurative gros crochet, fern motif, fuchsia, some filet patterns.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

B-SW044

C

C714

Crochet

Filet Crochet

SW

Clark, Winifred.

Bungalow Crochet Book,

New Crochet Designs in Bungalow Aprons, Household Linens, etc. with complete instructions. "Winifred" Series Book No. 4.

St. Louis, Mo., W.L.M. Clark, 15 pgs.

Charming aprons, boudoir caps, curtains, pillows, rag rug, doilies, napkin rings, and a "Monkey Face Portier".

Scans donated by Diane Spinelli, edited by Judith Adele.

7-DS002

C

7

Crochet

Filet Crochet

DS

Clark's

Matching Sets in Crochet

O.N.T. Book no. 281

Clark's

16 pages matching table runners, doilies, chair sets.

Scans donated by Glenda Hicks, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

G-GH003

C

G921

Crochet

GH

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

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

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.

A-DC003

C

A

Crochet

Filet crochet

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.

6-JA043

C

6

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.

6-JA040

C

6

Dolls

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.

7-JA004

C

7

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

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

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

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

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

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.

6-JA034

H

6

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. IV, April 1902, No. 2

Florence, Mass, Florence Publishing Company

Embroidery, crocheted purses and bags, knitted lace, needle laces with manufactured cord.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

B-JA087

H

CA14

Beading

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitted Lace

Knitting

Lace

JA

Home Needlework Magazine 1915-11

November 1915.

Boston, Home Needlework Publishing, 1915, 52 pgs.

Crocheted knitted, and embroidered baby, men's, girl's, household items for holiday gifts.

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

9-TA009

H

9

Crochet

Drawing

Embroidery

Knitting

TA

Household Arts.

Alice Brooks Design 7151.

Household Arts, Inc. 1946, 6 pgs.

Three crocheted doilies, a fern design, a pineapple, and a flower petal design.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR011

H

9

Crochet

KR

Household Arts.

Alice Brooks Design 7234.

Household Arts, Inc. 1946, 6 pgs.

Three crocheted doilies - snowflake, pineapple and ten sided star.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR008

H

9

Crochet

KR

Household Arts.

Alice Brooks Star Medallion.

[ c.1945]

Crocheted hexagon medallion for bedspreads, pillows, etc.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR004

H

9

Crochet

KR

Huston, Mira, ed.

Centerpieces and Doilies: Home Needlework Series

Boston, Home Needlework Publishing Co., 1916, 20 pgs.

Beautiful and unusual large doilies, including several Cluny patterns, a pineapple doily done in roll stitches and a few that use novelty braids.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

B-JA024

H

C214

Crochet

JA

Jenkinson, Mrs. M.S.

Chemise-Yoke with Laces to Match

Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916

Crocheted yoke with spider and heart filet motifs.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK030

J

6

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Lace

AK

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

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

Ladies’ Handbook of Knitting, Netting and Crochet

Containing Plain Directions by Which to Become Proficient in Those Branches of Useful and Ornamental Employment, Second Series

London, H.G. Clarke & Company, 1844

Scans donated by Judith Adele, not edited yet

B-JA114

L

C214

BritVict

Crochet

Knitting

Knotting

Netting

JA

Laura Wheeler.

Design 937: Crocheted Chair Set.

Needlecraft Service, Inc., 1946, 5 pgs.

Pineapple pattern chair set.

Scans donated by KR Ritchie, edited by KR Ritchie.

9-KR002

L

9

Crochet

KR

Lessing, Julius

Musterbücher für Weibliche handarbeit,

heransgegeben von der Redaction der Modenwelt.

Berlin, Franz Lipperheide, 1881 [40 pgs].

Photoplates of a museum collection of cross stitched textiles, many clear enough to stitch from.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele.

A-SW033

L

A

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

Lily Crochet Design Book No. 71 Roses in Crochet

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-TA011

L

E208

crochet

TA

Lily Design Book No. 82 Embossed Filet Crochet

Shelby, N.C., Lily Mills Company, 1958, 16 pgs.

Filet crochet and embroidery charts for doilies and household items.

Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele

6-TA013

L

E609

crochet

TA

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.

Albums pour Ouvrages au Crochet

No. 418

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

Illustrations of crocheted edgings and squares.

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

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.

6-AZ001

M

6

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.

Ornate cross-stitch alphabets

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

Cross-stitch and line embroidery alphabets, figures, sprigs, borders

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

C-SW004

N

C214

Crochet

Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

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

6-JR001

N

6

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Knitting

Sewing

JR

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

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

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.

6-JA045

P

6

Crochet

Lace

JA

Mlle du Puigaudeau

Le Crochet Artistique

1er Album

Cartier-Bresson

Beautiful crocheted items, explained motif by motif.

From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

B-YS095

P

F614

Crochet

WS

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.

B-DC002

R

B722

Crochet

DC

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.

A-DC016

R

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.

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

9-TA013

R

9

Crochet

TA

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

6-JA017

R

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

6-JA012

R

6

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.

6-JA036

R

6

BritVict

Crochet

JA

Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]

Crochet Book [06]

6th Series

Translated into modern terminology by Kathy Adkins.

B-KA001

R

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.

B-SW017

R

EA18

BritVict

Crochet

Crochet

JA

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.

9-KR001

R

9

Crochet

KR

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.

6-JA003

R

6

Crochet

JA

Royal Society

[07] Crochet Lessons, Vol. 1 No. 7.

New York, H.E. Verran. Co., 1916, 45 pgs.

Beautiful nightgown yokes, sacques, boudoir caps, bags, corset cover, lamp shades, desk set, table scarfs, pillow, baskets, bedspreads, hats, towels, filet charts, hairpin lace.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

A-DC018

R

A

Crochet

DC

Royal Society

Royal Society Crochet Lessons

Vo. 1, No. 4

New York, H.E. Verran Company, 1914, 40 pgs

Exquisite tea cosy, baskets, lampshade, collars, lace baby afghan, opera bag, doilies, pillows, slippers, motifs, edgings and insertions.

Scans donated by Cheri Mancini, edited by Judith Adele .

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Sherman, Stella L.

Handbags in Filet Crochet

Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr 1916.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916.

“Odd and pretty” crocheted drawstring bags.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

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Snow, Virginia, ed.

[19] Collingbourne’s Authority on Fine Arts: Crochet, Tatting, Knitting, Embroidery, Book No. 19.

Elgin, Ill., Collingbourne Mills, 1917, 28 pgs.

Nightgown yokes, corset covers, Irish Crochet collars and cuffs, boudoir caps, purses, bags, baskets, beautiful Venetian stitch and Cluny lamp shades, doilies and table linens, edgings, pillows, baby booties and bib.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

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Star Chairback Book No. 105

Crocheted Chairbacks, Church Laces, Shade Pulls

New York, The American Thread Company, 1954, 14 pgs.

Dimensional crochet, charted filet crochet, pineapple, spider patterns.

Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele

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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

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