A. Crespel DAe.

Filet Brodé, Le.

Lille, France, [c.1900], 34 pgs.

Plates illustrating darned net (filet), but also suitable for cross-stitch and filet crochet. Most of the plates are clear enough to work from. Includes borders, squares, scenes from fairy tales, myths, lords and ladies, the virtues, some Roman gods and heroes, heraldic beasts, and classical cherubs. A few of the designs can be sourced to 16th century modelbooks, but they are not attributed.

Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Adele.

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6

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Filet

DA

American Thread Company

A Table Setting of Dignity

Leaflet No. 72-8.36

American Thread Company

Single sheet crochet design for a motif plus small joining ring and edging, presented as a tablecloth, but easily adapted for other uses. Prose instructions, no photo of individual motif, American notation.

Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

G-KR002

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HA10

Crochet

KR

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.

Fashion: Chicago 1915 lace caps

7-DS001

A

7

Fashion

Crochet

Lace

DS

B 538 - Crochet Fringe

Weldon's Bazaar for Young Ladies, c.1890

Instruction for how to crochet, then tie a compound fringe, for passmenterie use on dresses, bags, blankets, or upholstery.

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

Instructions for 12 beaded purses, plus several wach bands, barcelets, and necklaces. Purses are worked in bead knitting or crochet, some with detailed charts. Other accessories in loom-woven badwork, or needle-strung, braided, or glued. Full color illustrations of finished items.

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

Fashion: Chicago 1924 beaded bags

B-MD001

B

B730

Fashion

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 lacy knit shawls and wraps using lace-weight yarns. Circular, square and triangular forms, most with edgings. Some crocheted designs, too.

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 in the Art Needlework/needle painting style. Full color plates showing shading, detailed diagrams of stitch direction and formation, written instructions, inclduing lists of thread colors used. Also instructions for Mount Mellick table spread with a knotted fringe trim, a shirtwaist in surface stitched whitework, and freehand designs for shirtwaist and lingerie embroidered edgings, designs for gown embellishment, embroidery for parasols, lampshades, and several cushions. Crochet instructions plus patterns for necktie, purse, suspenders, and a small pinwheel intended to make up bedspreads and table linens.

Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost.

9-LP004

B

9

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

LP

Bernhard Ulmann Co. Inc.

Bedjackets and Smart Slippers

Vol. 22

Bernhard Ullmann Co. Inc.

Knitting patterns for nine bedjackets, shoulder capelets and shawls, some with matching slippers. One with a deep shawl collar and flared 3/4 sleeves could be worn as a shrug, today. Prose instructions, only one size presented.

Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Yvonne DeBandi.

G-KR004

B

H629

Crochet

Slipper

KR

Dillmont, Th. de, ed.

D.M.C. Point de Marque 1re Série

Mulhouse, Dollfus Mieg & Cie, [first pub. c.1890, subsequent printings have updated patterns], 12 plates.

Cross-stitch charts for alphabets, monograms, borders, and a wonderful transportation scene.

Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited Judith Adele.

6-SW007

D

6

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

SW

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.

Scanned Yvonne deVries, edited by Judith Adele.

7-YV001

B

7

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Filet

YV

Brainerd & Armstrong.

Last and Best Book on Art Needlework, The.

New London, Conn. [c.1895] 118 pgs.

Huge collection of embroidery, crochet and knitting patterns for silk threads and yarns, including descriptions of the thread itself, hundreds of stitches and types of needlework, and beautiful illustrations. Socks, mittens, motifs, chains, edgings, bags, ties, bags, belts, tassels, fan, slippers, lamp shade, garter, suspenders, embroidered flowers.

Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost.

9-LP002

B

9

Crochet

Embroidery

Knitting

LP

Brown, Anna Wuerful.

The A.W.B. Crochet Book No. 1

Beautiful new designs published for the first time in Irish Crochet, filet worked in colors, and Venetian or Macramé Crochet with correct position of hands, and needle, stitches and lessons, fully illustrated.

Toledo, Ohio: Anna Wuerful Brown, 1913, 33 pgs.

Crochet instructions for items in Irish and Venetian crochet (imitation of Italian cutwork), plus Cluny crochet; cross-stitch on crochet mesh ground; filet crochet. Lots of butterflies, florals, brooches, jabots, edgings, medallions, slides, even crocheted cord formed into initials.

Scans donated by Cheri Mancini, edited Judith Adele.

6-CH001

B

6

Crochet

CH

Bucilla

Old Favorites

Bucilla Hand Crocheted Bedspreads, Vol. 136, 15ct.

Bernhard Ullmann Co. Inc.

Five different bedspread patterns, Pastel, Popcorn Square, Water Lily, Pie Crust, and Swedish Popcorn. Most in a single color, the Pastel pattern has different colors.

From the collection of Hillie Dijkstra, edited by Yvonne DeBandi

G-HD016

B

H301

Crochet

Bedspread

HD

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.

Fashion: London c.1860 collars and cuffs

6-JA026

C

6

Fashion

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.

Fashion: London c.1860 collars and cuffs

6-EN005

C

6

Fashion

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

Schumacker, Anna

Manual of Crocheting Infant's and Children's Caps

Fifth [5] Series

1915, Wm. H. Horstmann Company, Philadelphia

Columbia Cottons and How to Use Them, Latest and most practical manual for making infant's and children's caps. Price 10 cents. A book of inspiration in the art of modern lace making. 28 pages, 12 models.

Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

I-SB001

C

I8310

Crochet

SB

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.

Fashion: St. Louis c.1915 aprons and boudoir caps

7-DS002

C

7

Fashion

Crochet

Filet Crochet

DS

Edgings for Handkerchiefs

Book No. 271

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

Crocheted edgings for handkerchiefs, including hairpin lace instructions. Variety of edgings, beautiful illustrations.

Donated by Judith Adele, edited by Alice Lupin.

B-JA070

C

J801F

Crochet

JA

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

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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

Hege, W.C.

Child's Crocheted Bonnet with Star Crown

Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 7, Mar. 1916.

Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing.

Crocheted baby hat with roll stitches (bullion) and "bean stitch" (clusters) that make a flower and shell motif.

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK009

H

6

Crochet

AK

A Complete Alphabet in Crochet

Presented Free with Home Companion, One Penny - Every Monday.

Home Companion

Filet crochet alphabet squares. Booklet compiles the whole series, originally printed one letter each Monday in the Home Companion newspaper. Large photo of each square, with prose instructions. No graphs. Abbreviations used listed on last page.

From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma.

C-YS386

H

H915

Crochet

SW

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

Kettelle, Mrs. F.W., ed.

The Priscilla Filet Crochet Book No. 2

A Collection of Beautiful Designs in Filet Crochet, Introducing Filet Crochet Brodé, Embroidery on Crochet, and Cameo Crochet

Boston, The Priscilla Publishing Company, 1915, 48 pgs.

Many filet charts - church motifs, peacock, animals, birds, flowers, cherubs, fruit, motifs for children, formal borders and corners, the Selkirk Grace lunchcloth, and Tallyrand coffee cloth.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA018

K

DB09

Filet

Filet crochet

Crochet

JA

Kirchmaier, Hugo W.

New Filet Crochet Book Number Four [04]:

Original Designs Which May Be Used Also For Cross-Stitch and Beadwork, with Patterns Represented in a New Way, Preface and Suggestions for Making Up designs by Cora Kirchmaier.

Toledo, Ohio, Cora Kirchmaier, 1914, 38 pgs.

Dresser cover, "Love Bird" pillow and sofa cover, work bag, altar cloth edgings, tea cozy, cake cover.

Scans donated by anonymous, edited by Judith Adele.

A-NN001

K

A

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Filet

NN

Klickmann, Flora, ed.

Craft of the Crochet Hook:

A Book of New Ideas in Crochet Work of Various Kinds, Showing Novel Methods of Applying Then to Personal and Household Linen and Home Decoration

London, "The Girl's Own Paper & Woman's Magazine", [c.1915], 114 pgs

Gorgeous early 20th C design in Irish Crochet, "plain crochet", filet crochet. Household linens, collars, baby hats, slippers.

Scans donated by Enfys, edited by Judith Adele.

B-EN002

K

BC04

Crochet

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

EN

Klickmann, Flora, ed.

Hardanger and Cross-Stitch:

Showing Handsome Hardanger Borders and Corners, Also Natural Designs in Cross-Stitch for Violets, Cyclamen, Creeping Jenny, Nasturtiums, Daisies, Roses, Fern, Daffodils, Clover, Cherries, Wild Birds, with Butterflies in Hardanger

London, "The Girl's Own Paper & Woman's Magazine", [c.1915], 114 pgs

How to do Hardanger, from simple patterns to exquisite complex designs, and many unusual cross-stitch charts.

Scans donated by Enfys, edited by Judith Adele.

B-EN001

K

BB27

Crochet

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Hardanger

EN

Klickmann, Flora, ed.

Modern Crochet Book:

Containing Original Ideas for combining Crochet with Embroidery and with Fancy Braids, together with new and Unusual Designs for use on Household Linen, on Underwear, and as Dress Trimmings

London, "The Girl's Own Paper & Woman's Magazine", [c.1915], 114 pgs

Lavish laces for household and clothing, some unusual, includes new Irish Crochet motifs and filet charts (an ostrich!). Interesting combinations of needlecrafts. Baby items.

Scans donated by Enfys, edited by Judith Adele.

B-EN003

K

BB20

Crochet

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

EN

Klickmann, Flora, ed.

The Home Art Series Artistic Crochet

Containing Novel Beadings, Insertions and Edgings Suitable for Underwear and Dress Trimmings, Exquisite Floral designs in Irish Crochet. Also Practical Suggestions Both Simple and Advanced, for Teacloths and Bedspreads, Third Impression.

London, Girl's Own Paper and Woman's Magazine, [1914], 114 pgs.

Unusual and original Irish Crochet motifs and patterns, Venetian motifs, Irish Bébé lace, edgings, guipure squares, laces using manufactured braids, filet and spider laces, baby shoes.

Scans donated by Enfys, edited by Enfys and Judith Adele.

6-EN001

K

6

Crochet

Embroidery

Filet Crochet

Irish Crochet

Lace

EN

Knitted Bag by Mary L. Hallock

Pattern from 6-AK015

A Needlecraft Magazine pattern rewritten into more modern terminology and rearranged to make it easier to follow. There may still be some mistakes.

Scans donated and edited by Belle Nguyen.

J-BN001

K

J801B

Crochet

purse

BN

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.

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

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.

6-AK011

N

6

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.

9-KR013

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.

Scanned by Hope Wright, edited by Hope Wright.

8-HW007

N

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.

H-BW001

N

H215

Crochet

BW

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.

B-JA121

N

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

6-DA005

N

6

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.

9-LW001

N

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.

9-JE001

N

9

Crochet

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.

A-DC014

O

A

Crochet

Filet crochet

DC

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.

A-DC012

O

A

Crochet

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.

B-AM001

O

C422

Crochet

AM

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

H-KB001

O

HA22

Crochet

Filet crochet

YS

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.

F-IS138

P

J131

Crochet

Edge

IS

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

F-II001

P

GA04

Crochet

Macrame

Lace

II

Mlle du Puigaudeau

Le Crochet Artistique

1er Album

Cartier-Bresson

Unusual motifs and panels in deeply embossed crochet, similar to Irish Crochet. French language instructions, some charts for a project with filet crochet trim. Collection includes a purse with an acrobat, a carnation cuff and collar set, with matching insertions for a blouse; and a sampler of crochet mimicing other lace styles.

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

B-YS095

P

F614

Crochet

WS

Richardson's Crochet Yokes

Book No. 4

Chicago, Richardson Silk Co., 1916, 16 pgs

Illustrations of but extremely brief instructions for 16 crocheted yokes, originally meant for nightgowns and lingerie. Applied to a cotton or linen T-shirt type body, these would make nice summer camisole type tops today.

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

6-TA002

R

D714

Crochet

TA

Richardson's

[01] Complete Instruction Book on Crocheting, Tatting and Smocking:

Original Designs with Directions for Working.

Chicago, Richardson Silk Company, 1915, 32 pgs.

Collars, doilies, baby caps, booties, filet patterns, yokes, edgings, insertions, bags.

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

9-TA003

R

9

Crochet

Filet

Tatting

TA

Richardson's

[06] Crochet Bedspreads, Original Designs, Book No. 6,

Showing Bedspreads made of Crocheted Squares, Insertions and Fringe, also Cluny Crocheted Squares, Laces and Filet Crochet in Original Designs.

Chicago, Richardson Silk Company, 1916, 17 pgs.

Crochet instructions for bedspreads, including squares and strip motifs used as insertions on linen covers, motifs joined together to make all-crochet spreads. None of the filet style motifs are charted. Instructions for a knitted counterpane made of squares and an edging.

Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele.

A-DC017

R

A

Crochet

Filet crochet

Knitting

DC

Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor].

The Crochet Book, Fourth Series

London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 1848, 32 pgs.

Exquisite Victorian patterns for collars, cuffs, chemisette, edging.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

6-JA021

R

6

BritVict

Crochet

JA

Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor]

Crochet Book Seventh Series

Third Edition - 15,000

London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 1850, 45 pgs.

Fancy Victorian patterns - a butterfly and geranium leaf pen wiper in tapestry crochet over fine wire, beaded and tapestry crochet purses, including one with fuchsia shaped tassels that can also be made up as a sofa pillow. Her stitch definitions are at the front of the book.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele

6-JA008

R

6

Beading

BritVict

Crochet

JA

Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor].

The Crochet Book

11th Series, Second Ed.

London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 1852, 46 pgs.

Elaborate crocheted lace meant to imitate point lace 2 collars, a berthe (lace draped over shoulders) and chemisette (lace draped around neck).

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

Fashion: London 1852 Lace berthe and chemisetts

6-JA024

R

6

Fashion

BritVict

Crochet

Lace

JA

Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor].

Crochet Book [06]

6th Series

Redacted collection of crochet patterns for doilies and antimacassars (chair protectors). Original lithographs showing the finished product are accompanied by the design translated into modern crochet terminology.

Edited by Elena Poiata, with modern translation.

B-EP001

R

C415

Crochet

EP

Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor].

Crochet Book [18]

18th Series, for Cluny, Guipure d'Art and Maltese Laces.

London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1869, 30 pgs.

Patterns for Victorian crocheted laces intended to imitate bobbin and needle laces. There is a stitch guide at the back of the book that works for all the Riego pattern booklets.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA028

R

6

BritVict

Crochet

Lace

JA

Riego [de la Branchardiere, Eléanor].

Golden Stars in Tatting and Crochet [Etoile Dorée in Tatting].

London: Simpkin Marshall, 1861, p1-8 of est. 30.

The tatting pages only - star motifs in colored silk or cotton, for sleeves, collars and doilies.

Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele.

7-BD004

R

7

BritVict

Crochet

Tatting

BD

Robinson, Belle, ed.

Priscilla Bead Work Book,

A Collection of Old and New Beadwork, with Patterns and Lessons For Working.

Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1912, 48 pgs.

Designs from the 1700's through early 1900's, some simple, some dazzlingly complex. Instructions, patterns and charts for woven, knit, crocheted, and canvas embroidered beaded bags, purses, belts, jewelry.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

6-JA020

R

6

Beading

Crochet

Knitting

JA

Royal Society Crochet No. 14 Knitting

New York, H.E. Verran, 1919, 40 pgs

Crocheted and knitted sweaters, edgings, lamp shades, hats, yokes, men's vest, scarves, cushions, slippers, baby items, filet charts.

Scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

D-SW011

R

HA22

Crochet

Knitting

SW

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 .

C-CH001

R

C830

Crochet

CH

Royal Society (publ.)

Crochet & Knitting

No. 15

1920 H.E. Verrar Company, Inc., New York

40 pages (excluding cover) with all kinds of knitted and crocheted garments and hats.

Scans donated by Bev Pisko, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

I-BP001

R

J8010

Crochet

Filet crochet

Knitting

BP

Smith, Addie L. Crandall

Corticelli Knitting and Crochet Book No. 18.

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

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

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

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

6-JA038

S

6

Fashion

Crochet

Knitting

JA

Spires, Flossie, et al.

Some Interesting Centerpieces and Doilies

Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916.

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

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

Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke.

6-AK025

S

6

Crochet

Filet

Irish crochet

AK

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

6-TA015

S

E615

crochet

TA

Star Doily Book No. 120, Doilies, Doilies and More Doilies

Pineapples, Ruffles, Knitted Designs, Flowers

New York, The American Thread Company, 1955, 14 pgs.

Colorful knit and crocheted doilies

Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele

6-TA016

S

E922

crochet

knitting

TA

Star Book No. 64

Flower Doilies and a new pansy doily

New York, American Thread Company, 1949, 15 pgs

Colorful, three dimensional crocheted doilies.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

B-JA078

S

C214

Crochet

JA

American Thread Company

Star 42 - Revised Beginner's Manual

Crochet, Knitting, Tatting

American Thread Company, Massachusetts

and bonnets, belts, gloves, mittens, and trims.

Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

I-KR002

S

IB015

Crochet

Knitting

Tatting

KR

American Thread Co.

Fashions

Star Fashion Book No. 125 Knitted Crocheted ... Sweaters Dresses Stoles Capes

American Thread Company

32 pages, knitted and crocheted, most for women, some for men.

Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Yvonne DeBandi. Page 29 donated by Sandra Bejster.

G-KR003

S

J610L

Crochet

Knitting

KR

Sparkling Doilies

Star Doily Book No. 91

American Thread Company

16 page booklet of doilies. Mostly crochet, but includes one hairpin crochet, one knitted, and one tatted project. Frilled doilies are also presented without the ruffled edgings, as flat pieces. One filet crochet chart for a bread cover, rest of the instructions are prose, American notation.

Scans donated by Carol A. Carlile, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

G-CC002

S

G518

Crochet

CC

Taylor, Eliza A., ed

Priscilla Crochet Book, Edgings and Insertions

A collection of beautiful and useful patterns, with directions for working.

Boston, Priscilla Publishing, 1913, 48 pgs.

Highly popular needlework book in its time, and reprinted by at least three different publishers since. Enormous variety of crocheted edgings, some using manufactured braid; most are not difficult to crochet.

Scans donated by Korina Johnson, edited by Judith Adele.

B-KJ001

P

C205

Crochet

KJ

Trigoulet, Jules, ed.

Ouvrages de Dames, Dessins Varies pour Crochet, Filet, Tulle, Tricot, Frivolite, Guipure, Tapiserie, etc.

Paris: Ancienne Maison, Rosselin, [c.1850], 8 plates.

Charts for filet crochet, beadwork, darned netting, cross-stitch, etc. - floral and formal doilies and edgings.

Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele.

7-JA005

T

7

Beading

Crochet

Filet crochet

Filet

Embroidery

JA

Two Crocheted Edges

suitable for Scarf Ends, Table Covers, Centers, Bed Spreads &c

Two edges with crocheted fringes. Suitable for scarf ends, table covers, centers, bed spreads, &c. Probably also for curtains and crocheted tops. Stamped Lena E. Gibbons, Art Needlework, 23 Besse Place, Springfield, Massachusetts.

Scans donated by Jackie Isler, edited by Sytske Wijnsma.

F-IS139

T

J6105

Crochet

Edge

IS

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.

9-TA012

V

9

Crochet

TA

Watts, Miss.

Miss Watts' Selections of Knitting Netting and Crochet

London, J. Miland, 1843, 96 pgs.

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

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

B-JA042

W

CA07

BritVict

Crochet

Knitting

Netting

JA