Antique crochet

Priscilla Irish Crochet Books (in the public domain)

in progress.... The Antique Pattern Library has a huge catalog of antique, out-of-print patterns for every type of needlework. These patterns are FREE! Here we will be building a visual index for the Irish Crochet patterns. The motifs, grounds, and other patterns will be categorized by type, and will show a small photo (from the APL) and the name of the item, and the pdf that you can find it in. Our photos won't be to scale. APL lists all of their pdfs alphabetically by book and author. We…

Crochet LessonsVolume I No. 3Royal SocietyOriginal Copyright 1915

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Knit and crochet sweaters were an everyday garment for active Edwardian girls and women. Edwardian sweaters are still in style today. So knit, crochet or sew your own Edwardian sweater this winter following one of the 25 free antique Edwardian sweater patterns.

The glossilla book of crochet novelties

I love late Victorian and Edwardian sweaters! 😀 Over the years I’ve made various Edwardian-style sweaters: some are refashioned from modern sweaters and some are hand-knitted and crocheted. Below are 7 of my historical sweaters including tutorials on how I made the sweaters. Refashioned Edwardian-Style Sweaters Knit sweaters and cardigans were a popular choice of … Continue reading 7 DIY Edwardian Sweaters – Refashion, Knit & Crochet →

Vintage 1923 American Thread Star Journal Crocheted Suggestions with Unlimited Possibilities Knitted Edgings of Fine or Heavy Thread Tatting Patterns for the Beginners and the and the More Experien…

I’m happy to be giving away a FREE e-pattern today for a crocheted corset cover from 1912. Isn’t this just lovely? This is from the April, 1912 issue of Needlecraft Magazine and I remastered the image and made a PDF so you can save and print it. If you do make it, please share a […]Continue Reading...