150 Favorite Crochet Designs

by Mary Carolyn Waldrep (Editor)

This rich treasury of popular crochet designs, selected from vintage thread company leaflets, includes 150 patterns favored by crocheters during the first half of the 20th century. Included are eye-catching designs for creating a host of attractive domestic accessories: tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, edgings, and other pieces. All designs are accompanied by a complete list of necessary materials, while detailed row-by-row instructions guide beginning and advanced needleworkers through each step of the crocheting process.
Choose from heirloom-quality patterns including lovely lace edgings that will bring a touch of glamour to table linens, bedcovers, and the necklines of sweaters and blouses. You'll find a simple yet elegant Main Line tablecloth, revealing a charming filet-crochet motif of floral and foliated designs; a splendid bedspread composed of dainty diamond- and octagon-shaped motifs; and a wealth other attractive patterns.
With this inexpensive collection at your fingertips you can be sure of finding the project that's just right for you. Best of all, expert instructions make it easy to create beautiful crocheted pieces you'll cherish for years to come.

Genres: Crochet, Nonfiction, Crafts

132 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 1995

Reviews

[ReadinIt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely book with a variety of more vintage style patterns. The patterns are aimed at intermediate level crocheters who are already familiar with the craft. While there is a brief explanation of the various stitches involved at the back of the book, it's rudimentary at best and would not be a good way to learn.

The various patterns are lovely, the main ones I was looking at were for filet crochet; the peacock runner in particular. While I'm still not sure if I'll actually make it, it really is a striking piece.

This is definitely a pattern book, not a learning book.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excellent book! I cannot say enough good things about this book of patterns, a wide range of 'retro' patterns for the Intermediate to Advance crocheter. Those who are just beginning in the field of crocheted lace take heart. There are several patterns that may suit your level, such as the edging pattern on page 112. Edging pattern 24-1B is not only a classic edge but can easily be translated into a bookmark pattern. Also, the "Fern Tablecloth" pattern on page 38, one of those that looks difficult but in practice is simple in nature to do.

There are dozens of patterns that can be considered 'heirloom' projects; table runners, doilies and absolutely gorgeous bedspread patterns.

Some are hard to find patterns such as the "Lace Valentine Bedspread" pattern on page 102. I have spent hours on the internet looking for this specific pattern. A motif that has a Venetian type style that is lovely to behold.

Even if you are just looking for a pattern book for inspiration? Don't let this title escape your list.