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Needlecraft Magazine Vol. XI, No. 1, September 1919. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1919, 28 pgs. |
A Mary Card filet crochet pattern for the Statue of Liberty, embroidery, tatting , knitting, crochet, recipes. See excerpts in this catalogue in OCR format. Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
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Knitted Laces Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, Sep 1919. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing Company, 1919 |
Three knitted lace edgings, for experienced knitters. Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
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Homemade Gifts in Variety, Needlecraft Vol VII No. 4, Dec 1915. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing. |
Needlecraft magazine, directions for small gifts: tatted calling-card case, bolo style necklace, wrist-watch case, and a small basket or nut-cup; and crocheted floral brooches, a small basket, bottom of a fabric drawstring work-bag, a hot-mat, sachet, wrist edging for a baby washcloth, and a skirt-hanger (to neatly keep skirts on closet pegs prior to the use of the clothes hanger on a pole); and knitted drawstring bag with a Greek key motif. Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
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Knitted Table Mats Needlecraft Vol. II No. 5, Jan 1916. Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916 |
Knitting directions for three simple hot plate mats, one with crochet edging. Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
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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 |
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Knitting and Sewing, How to Make Seventy Useful Articles for Men in the Army and Navy, New York, George H. Doran Company, 1918, 206 pgs. |
Military and working men's clothing and kit items. Knitted clothing, sewn leather and heavy fabric clothing, bags and belts, crocheted and knitted neckties. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Adele. Fashion: New York 1918 military and working men’s clothing |
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Priscilla Cotton Knitting Book A Collection of Useful and Beautiful Patterns for Cotton, Linen and Silk with Directions for Working. Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1918, 48 pgs. |
Doilies, bags, block pattern towels, laces, collars, baby hats, bedspread squares and blocks. Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Adele. |
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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. |
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The Crochet Book Ninth Series Or Third Winter Book. First Edition 5,000 London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1850, 48 pgs [blank pages omitted]. |
Victorian era patterns for a crocheted wool polka (short coat) with a knit border, wool manchette (sleeves), 2 caps in bright colors, an opera cloak, and wool coverlet with a tapestry iris pattern. Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele Fashion: London 1850 Polka (short coat), manchettes, opera cloak |
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Priscilla Cross Stitch Book A Collection of Useful Patterns with Suggestions for Their Use in Various Styles of Work Boston: Priscilla Publishing, 1899, 48 pgs (cover missing). |
A classic. Detailed descriptions of the many embroidery stitches used in charted patterns, as well as charts for alphabets, historic, formal and floral borders, church and heraldic motifs, intricate birds, butterflies, flowers. Many of these patterns work for filet crochet, beading, charted knitting, etc. Some of the harder-to-read charts, cropped and enhanced the CHARTS ONLY pdf. Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele |
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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. |
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Lessons in Crochet Book No. 2 Florence, Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills, 1917, 64 pgs, missing pgs 25,26,39,40. |
Patterns for crocheted vanity box, slippers, yokes, hat trim, fasteners, collars, sweater, buttons, silk bag, cushion, edgings, motifs, doilies, napkins and napkin rings, baby hats and slippers. Knitting patterns for baby and child items, afghan, gentleman's silk hose, lady's silk jacket. Filet/cross-stitch charts, including alphabets and a large peacock Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele. Fashion: Florence, MA 1917 slippers, hats, collars, speater, baby items, jacket |
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Winter Book, The. London: Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1857, 16 pgs. |
Crochet instructions with finished item illustrations, for a wool collarette and manchettes, gauntlet mitts, an opera cap, child's gaiters. Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele. Fashion: London 1857 collarette, manchettes, mitts, opera cap |
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Corticelli Knitting and Crochet Book No. 18. Florence, Mass., Corticelli Silk Co., 1922, 35 pgs. |
Roaring Twenties fashion that is still modern and wearable. Sweaters, dresses, hats, scarves, baby items, with some color illustrations. Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele. Fashion: Florence, MA 1922 lady’s dresses and sweaters |
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[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 |
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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 |
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Needlecraft Vol. X, No. 2, October 1918. Devoted to Home Dressmaking, Home Millinery, Fancy Work and Household Decoration Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1918, 26 pgs [some advertising pages omitted]. |
Wartime era patterns, baking recipes, and general needlework advice: crocheted runner and doily, edgings, hot-dish mats, filet crochet patterns , embroidered doilies, knitted bedspread, knitted bag, crocheted filet spider yoke, fashion pages, and many ads, including needlework tools and supplies. Scans donated by J.B. Rupp, edited Judith Adele |
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Beeton's Book of Needlework Consisting of Descriptions and Instructions, Illustrated by Six Hundred Engravings, of Tatting Patterns, Crochet Patterns, Knitting Patterns, Netting Patterns, Embroidery Patterns, Point Lace Patterns, Guipure D'Art, Berlin Work, Monograms, Initials and Names, Pillow Lace, and Lace Stitches. London: Ward, Lock and Tyler, 1870, 592 pgs. |
An enormous and wonderful book, essential for understanding late Victorian needlework. Project Gutenberg, converted to pdf format Judith Adele. |
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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 |
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La Moda Della Lana Milano, Edizione Lanificio Rossi, 1937 |
baby and child's knitting patterns Scans donated by Dindi Gelfi, not edited. |
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Beehive Knitting Booklets No. 9 Woolcraft. A Practical Guide to Knitting & Crochet, New and Enlarged Edition, Reliable Instructions on the Use of Knitting Wools in the production by hand of Serviceable Garments for Every-day Wear. Halifax, England, Patons & Baldwins Ltd., [c.1915], 64pgs. |
Knitting and crochet instructions, hook sizing graph, patterns for babies, hats, shawls, vests, mittens, gloves, stockings, blankets and a fabulous tea cozy. Scans donated by Enfys, edited by Enfys. |
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Winter Gift for Ladies, being Instructions in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work, Containing the Newest and Most Fashionable Patterns, revised and enlarged by an American lady. Philadelphia: G.B. Zeiber & Co., 1848, 65 pgs. |
One of the oldest American booklets with crochet patterns - interesting insights on clothing and color tastes of the 1840's. Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited Luann Pfost. Fashion: Philadelphia 1848 Carriage shoes, muffatees, bags, stockings, garters, cephaline, cuffs, night caps |
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[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 |
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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. |
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[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. |
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Knitting patterns. Washington, D.C., American National Red Cross [1939-1945]. |
War relief knitting patterns for walking cast toe sock, adult and child sweaters, cap for bandaged head, simple afghan, gloves, muffler, socks. Donated by American Red Cross, Susan Robbins Watson, Archivist, Hazel Braugh Records Center and Archives, edited by Judith Adele. Fashion: Washington 1939 items for soldiers |
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Lady's Book of Knitting, Containing New and Easy Patterns of Useful and Ornamental Work. Compiled and Edited by a Lady Expert, Who Has Conscientiously Tested All of Them. Boston: N.D. Whitney & Co., 73 pgs. |
Thorough explanations on the construction of knitted stockings, along with fancy patterns for sweaters, blankets, trimmings and baby items. Microfiched at Harvard University, Widener Library, edited by Judith Adele. |
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How to Use Florence Knitting Silk No. 4. Florence, Mass., Wright & Potter Printing, 1882, 57 pages. |
Silk knitted lace edgings, insertions, socks and stockings and baby booties, mittens, fancy knitting patterns, a fringed silk lampshade Scans donated by Bev Pisko, edited by Judith Adele. |
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[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. |
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[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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Priscilla Sweater Book Including Hats, Caps, and other accessories with Directions for Working. Boston, Priscilla Publishing, 1917, 48 pgs. |
Basic knitting and crocheting instructions, and a wide variety of patterns for sweaters and accessories, some for full figures, many of which are surprisingly modern. Also baby and children and men's patterns. The hats are fabulous. Scans donated by Karen Ann Lenard, edited by Karen Ann Lenard. Fashion: Boston 1917 sweaters |
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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. |
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The Self-Instructor in Silk Knitting, Crocheting and Embroidery. New York, 1886, 80 pgs. |
Silk knitting, crocheting, embroidery instructions and patterns for women's, men's and baby clothing, household items and many bags and purses. Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. Fashion: New York 1886 women’s, men’s, baby accessories |
9-LP003 B 9 Fashion Baby Crochet Embroidery Knitting LP
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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. |
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How to Use Florence Knitting Silk. Florence, Massachusetts, 1886, 92 pgs. |
Silk knitting patterns for mittens, purses and bags, stockings, edgings, fancy stitches. Instructions for fringed silk lampshade, patterns for crocheted beaded purses, bottle cover. Scans donated by Laurie Wright, edited by Judith Adele. |
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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. |
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Home Needlework Magazine 1915-10 October 1915. Boston, Home Needlework Publishing, 1915, 50 pgs. |
Crocheted shawls, baby items, yokes, collars, edgings, pillows. Embroidery. Knitted child's items, tatted doilies. Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele. |
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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. |
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[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. |
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[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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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. |
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[05] Lessons in Crochet including some designed for Knitting and Tatting and for the new Hardanger Crochet, Book No. 5. Florence, Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills, 1919, 48 pgs. |
Delicate crocheted blouse, edgings, doilies, insertions, yokes, Irish Crochet, bags, hats, slippers, men's ties, and a lampshade. Filet charts, including church lace and alphabets. Tatted edgings, motifs, doilies. Knit silk sweaters. Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele. |
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[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. |
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[09] Lessons in Crochet Book No. 9 Florence, Mass.: Corticelli Silk Mills, 1920, 48 pgs. |
Crochet stitch instructions, "Roaring Twenties" patterns for knit and crocheted sweaters, vests, hats, bags, collars, jabots, nightgown yokes, baby items, linens, doilies, medallions, filet charts, lace edgings. Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele. Fashion: Florence, MA 1920 sweaters, vests, hats, bags |
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New Patterns in Old Style, First Part. Alsace, Th. de Dillmont, [c.1890, 42 pgs]. |
Crochet and knitting patterns, Venetian, Flat stitch, Persian, cross stitch, and appliqué embroidery, rug making, needle lace, macramé. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele. |
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D.M.C. ABC du Tricot. Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, c. 1940, 24 pgs. |
French language introductory knitting techique instruction: basic stitches, turning heels, finishing toes; textured and lacy knitting stitches; simple square and round motifs for doilies or blankets; and a border. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele. |
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DMC Knitting, 5th Series Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie, [c1922?] 44 pgs. |
Prose knitting instructions for lacy doilies and motifs, both in the round and square, mats, tablecloths, bedspreads, curtains, and more. Some coordinating borders. Several are small units assembled into larger items, or used as insertions with cloth pieces, Very few of these designs are available in other collections. Scans donated by Barbara Ballantyne, edited by Judith Adele. |
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Cicogna, La Milano, La Cicogna, [c.1950] |
Italian language treasury of 25 knitting stitches. Includes texture, and lacy knitting, and cables. Prose instructions. Scans donated by Dindi Gelfi, edited by Judith Adele. |
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Femme Elegante, La [Paris? c.1946] |
French language fashion plates with descriptions for summer womens' collection p[ossibly from the early 1950s, Includes a few pages of childrens' wear, some notes on knitting an dknitting stitch patterns, and a photo of knitted accessories with a descriptin oin English. Scans donated by Dindi Gelfi, edited by Judith Adele. Fashion: Paris 1946 fashion plates |
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Corticelli Handicrafter, Book No. KP 58 Baby Handknits Jamaica Plain, Mass., Emile Bernat & Sons, c.1955 |
Knitted baby clothes not scanned |
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Miss Watts' Selections of Knitting Netting and Crochet London, J. Miland, 1843, 96 pgs. |
Early Victorian mittens, baby and children's items, socks, muffatees, fringes, purses and bags, comforters, scarves, shawls, cuffs. Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele Rescanned HC17 |
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Corticelli Hand Knit Nursery Woolies, Booklet No. KP II Montreal, [c.1950], 27 pgs. |
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Corticelli Hand-Knit Woolies for Tiny Tots, Book No. KP 43 [Montreal, c.1946], 39 pgs. |
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Doilies in the Modern Manner, Book No. 297 New York, J&P Coats, 1953, 15 pgs |
Ruffled, knitted, Irish Crochet, Hairpin Lace Judith Adele, not scanned Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library 2019-09-21 |
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Edgings, Crocheted, Knitted, Tatted, Hairpin Lace, Star Doily Book No. 147 New York, American Thread Company, [c.1955], 15 pgs. |
Judith Adele, not scanned |
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Florence Home Needlework 1887 Florence, Mass., Nonotuck Silk Co, 1887, 96 pgs. |
Silk beaded purses and bags, with charts for beaded initials, knit silk mittens, stockings, baby booties, knit fancy stitches and a lamp shade. Scans donated by Judith Adele and Luann Pfost, edited by Judith Adele. |
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High Fashion Hats Vol. 62 U.S.A., Bernhard Ulmann Company, 1961, 15 pgs |
Knit hats Judith Adele, not scanned |
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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. |
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Knitting and Crochet, A Manual of Household Industry, Containing Plain, Practical Directions for Making a Large Variety Useful and Ornamental Articles, Fancy Stitches. New York, The Tribune, 1880, 40 pgs. |
Afghans, baby and children's items, bags and purses, counterpanes, edgings, insertions, laces, mats, and a gentlemen's vest. not scanned |
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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
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Patterns for the Art of Lace Knitting No. 1-5 New York, Rachel Schnelling, 1955-9, 5 fold-out leaflets |
Knitted lace doilies, squares, table cloths, collar, scarf, curtain, stole . Scans donated by Jessica-Jean Isrep, edited by Judith Adele. |
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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 |
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Fleishers Knitting and Crocheting Manual [Philadelphia, Fleisher´s Yarns, c. 1895], 47 pgs. |
Shawls, capes, ladies' hats and boots, children and baby items, sweaters, coach cover. On loan from Sytske Wijnsma |
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Columbia Book of the Use of Yarns Being a collection of instructions for Knitting or Crocheting some seventy odd articles, with an advertisement for Columbia Yarns Philadelphia, Wm H. Horstmann Company, 1901, 102 pgs |
On loan from Sytske Wijnsma |
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Kant-breiwerk Handleiding voor het breien van kanten en tusschenzetsels naar oude patronen, met 71 afbeeldingen. Van Holkema & Warendorf, Amsterdam. |
Wonderful Dutch language book on classic lace knitting, with instructions in prose. Includes basic lace grounds, plus 71 borders for edgings and inserts. There are several variants that are rarely seen in modern books. Patterns for a frilly cuff and baby's cap. Illustrated with engravings and photos. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele. |
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Schnurstrickerei Verlag D. Geiger, Muhldorf-Oby. |
Small softcover book, 16 by 23 cm, 20 pages not including cardboard cover. German before WW2, no date, probably around 1920. Fraktur lettertype. Spool knitting, how to do it and simple items to make of the knitted rope. Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library, 2019. |
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Home Needlework Magazine March 1914, Ten Cents |
Crocheted doilies , yoke, scarf, collar & cuffs, belt, bag. How to make rose petal beads. Knitted bedspread squares, embroidery, tatting, fashion, dressmaking not scanned |
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Baby Hand Knits Volume 71 Canada & U.S., Wool Novelty Co., Inc., 1949, 21 pgs |
Knitted layettes for newborns through toddlers, including blankets, buntings, hoods, pullover and cardigan sweaters, sacque jackets, carriage shawls and covers, bonnets, booties, soakers, overalls (sun-suits), and skirts. Prose directions and photographs of finished items. Most knit in 4-ply or 3-ply yarn (fingering/light fingering). Scans donated by Lenore Ciavarella-Madrachimov. Fashion: Baby clothes 1940’s |
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All That Glitters with New Bucilla Canada & U.S., Bernard Ullman, 1971, 11 pgs |
Scans donated by Lenore Ciavarella-Madrachimov. |
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Basic Sweater Set Made with Dawn Braeburn Sport Yarn American Thread Company, c.1960, 2 pgs |
Scans donated by Lenore Ciavarella-Madrachimov. |
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Men in Belted Sweaters Columbia Minerva leaflet 2528 New York, Columbia Minerva Corporation, 1971, 4 pgs |
Scans donated by Lenore Ciavarella-Madrachimov. |
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Clark's O.N.T. Designs for Babies' Wear Book No. 8 Newark, N.J., Clark Thread Company, 1920, 18 pgs. |
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BP10-VetementsSportEnfants |
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Breister |
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BEY66-GestrickteKinderkleidung [Leipzig, Beyers Verlag] |
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BEY62-NL-Kunstbreiwerk [Leipzig, Beyers Verlag] |
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BEY56-HakelStrickKleidung [Leipzig, Beyers Verlag] |
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BEY02-Erstlingskleidung [Leipzig, Beyers Verlag] |
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BEY46-Kunststricken [Leipzig, Beyers Verlag] |
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BEY23-StrickArbeiten [Leipzig, Beyers Verlag] |
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BEY52-BunteWollArbeit [Leipzig, Beyers Verlag] |
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BEY-NL-Kunstbreiwerk [Leipzig, Beyers Verlag] |
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ULL-Stricken |
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ULL-Kunststricken |
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ULL-NL-Kunstbreien |
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Gracieuse01-4-Breien |
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Gracieuse01-5-Breien |
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1833 Musterbuch |
Small knitting book, one fold-out plate, 150 pages of knitting instructions in fraktur script. Scans donated by Aram Roquas, not edited yet. |
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Le Tricot IVme Serié Mulhouse, Dollfus-Mieg & Cie [c.1900], 64 pgs |
Knitting technique booklet in French. Prose instructions for about 50 decorative knit/purl and lacy knitting stitches, all illustrated. Many are known classics, but several include wrapped stitches, uncommon in modern stitch treasuries. Also includes instructions for grafting and repairing complex lace patterns. Scans donated by Priscilla Cailly, edited by Sytske Wijnsma |
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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. |
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The Baby's Own Book 1923, The Crowell Publishing Company. |
From the Fancy-Work Department Farm & Fireside, Springfield, Ohio. 20 pages including covers. 12 knitting and crocheting patterns for clothes suitable for babies and young children, most by Helen P. Metzger. Crocheted Carriage Robe, Crocheted Wool Cap,Crocheted Jacket in Star-Stitch, Crocheted Everyday Moccasins, Slippers in Irish Crochet, Knitted New Baby's Bootees, Crocheted Daisy Filet Hood, Crocheted Daisy Filet Bib, Apron Bib, Child's Knitted Suit, Cap, Mittens to Match Suit. From the collection of Folva Miller, donated by her grandson Charles Kite. Edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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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. |
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Handicrafter Book No. 51 - 50c 21 bulky styles Featuring Quick Little Jackets in Nylo Germantown and Cuddlespun Yarn Emile Bernat & Sons, Massachusetts |
21 Bulky Styles Featuring Quick Little Jackets in Nylo Germantown and Cuddlespun Yarn. All knitting, all jackets.Unfortunately incomplete. Still, nice jackets and some are surprisingly modern-looking! Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Yvonne DeBandi. |
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Handicrafter Book No. 84 Emile Bernat & Sons Co, Uxbridge, Massachusetts |
40 pages excluding cover. All knitting: vests, dresses, shirts, sweaters, and one skirt-and-vest set. Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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You Asked For These Star 208 American Thread Company |
36 pages including cover. Softcover. Crochet: Crocheted suit, pansy doily, cathedral window motif, christmas daisies (winding yarn) and stars, Jack Frost, Santa Clause, snowflake, afghan, Harlequin Coat, Afghan Coat, Maple Leaf luncheon set, snow man, Puritan Bedspread, various crocheted edgings. Tatting: tatted edgings. Knitting: knitted edgings. More crochet and winding yarn: Angel, Christmas bells. Donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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Quick-to-Knit 2 needle socks & mittens Free Leaflet No. W-704 Coats & Clark Inc. |
Knitting patterns for basic mittens, cable mittens, basic socks, cable socks. Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 9 No. 12 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale The Workbasket Magazine |
Issue includes full prose instructions for a crocheted apron, a knitted or crocheted shoulderette or scarf, a quilting block entitled 54-40 or Fight, several knit lace edgings, and the third installment of a lesson on two-color tatting (frivolite). Knitting and crochet instructions use American notation and needle sizes. Scans donated by Martha Ess, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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Aunt Martha's Workbasket Volume 2 No. 9 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale [Kansas City 1937] |
8 pages. Sewing: Candlewick Coat. Quilting: Star Flower. Crochet: Glove with lace cuffs, cap, two purse designs. Knitting: cap. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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Aunt Martha's Workbasket Volume 3 No. 4 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale United Publishing Co, Kansas City , MO [1937] |
Crochet: French Marigolds, Disk Collar. Knitting: Gloves. Quilting: Ring around the Star, String of Beads, Snowball. Various household tips. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. Crochet: French Marigolds, Disk Collar Knitting: Gloves Quilting: Ring around the Star, String of Beads, Snowball |
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The Workbasket Vol. 5 No. 5 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale Modern Handcraft, Kansas City, Miss. |
8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Quilting: Aunt Eliza's Star Quilt. Knitting: circular dish cloth. Crochet: collar and cuff set. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 6 No. 5 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale |
8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: Crocheted Baskets, Heart Panholders, Crocheted Pompon Hat. Quilting: Butterfly Chain Quilt. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 7 No. 4 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale |
8 pages, 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: Jack Tar Bib. Quilting: New Shaded Star Block. Knitting: Child's Ensemble of sweater, mittens, cap. Basic knitting instructions. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 7 No. 11 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale |
8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: crocheted basket, bibs, knot stitch shopping bag. Quilting: Tulip Basket Quilt. Knitting: Knit Soaker or Protective Panty. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 8 No. 4 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale Workbasket Magazine |
8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: Chenille spread. Quilting: Diamond Solitaire Quilt. Knitting: Child's Hood. Household tips. Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 10 No. 12 Home and Needlecraft For Pleasure and Profit Kansas City, Modern Handcraft, Inc. |
Men's knitted socks or anklets, Morning Glory square quilting pattern, crocheted toy elephant, bow and flowers to decorate a dress Scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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Anweisung zur Kunst-Strickerei Eine Sammlung der neuesten, sowohl schwierig als auch leicht ausfuhrbaren, schonen und eleganten Strickarbeiten, als Strumpfrander, Spitzen, Manchetten, Uhrbanden, Mutzen, Jacken und Handschuhen, mittelst der Stricknadeln. Nach eigener Erfahrung und Erfindung zusammengestellt. Siebentes und Acachtstes Heft (Ein Doppelheft). Hennings und Hopf. Erfurt, 1844. |
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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. |
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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. |
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V Neck Sleeveless Sweater Official Sweater Instructions approved by Minerva |
Knitting instructions for a sleeveless sweater in various sizes. Very likely a wartime publication. "Keep the boys smiling" and "Knit a sweater now". From the collection of Orna Smith, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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Gloves and Mittens for the entire family Vol. 19 Bucilla |
16p booklet with knitted gloves and mittens in all sizes and shapes. Patterns from 441 to 453. From the collection of Orna Smith, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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Men's Sweaters - America at Work and Play Book No. 188 1942, Spool Cotton Company |
24 pages including covers. Clearly a wartime publication (1942). Printed in dark blue ink. Sweaters for men, with and without sleeves. 3 patterns in adult and child sizes. Gloves and scarf pattern. Last page damaged, small part of text lost. From the collection of Orna Smith, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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Handknit Styles Book 73 Monarch Knitting Company Ltd, 1939 |
40 pages, including cover. 26 knitting patterns for dresses, cardigans, skirts, jackets, some with added embroidery. Pattern numbers 400-425. From the collection of Orna Smith, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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Handicrafter Book No. 65 Emile Bernat & Sons Co, Uxbridge, Massachusetts |
60 pages. Leaflet about interchangeable yarns stapled to cover (4 extra pages). All knitting: dresses, pullovers, vests, sweaters. Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Pages 29 30 31 32 donated by Kathryn Roloff. |
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Jiffy Mittens Ten original patterns designed for knitting worsted |
16 pages, including cover and blank pages. Knitting patterns and charted designs for mittens in two colors. Instructions for knitting the mittens and tips for finishing, blocking and washing them. Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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The Workbasket Volume 14 No. 6 Modern Handcrafts, Kansas City. |
32 pages. Crochet: bedspread and tablecloth, sandals, filet chair set, handkerchief edgings, tulip doily. Tatting: doily, edging and insertion. Knitted lace edge. Chip carving. Magazine donated by Sarah Dalton. Scanned by Tamara Tiekstra, edited by Sandra Figg. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket and Home Arts Magazine Volume 33 No. 5 - February 1968 Modern Handcraft, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri. |
Crochet, knitting, tatting, cooking and gardening. Magazine donated by Sarah Dalton. Scanned by Tamara Tiekstra, edited by Sandra Figg. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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