I currently have four kitten filet crochet patterns in the shop. I find it quite interesting that all four are Mail Order Designs.
This is Design 7248, It gives us two kittens playing in a basket of flowers, with a spray of the flowers in the arm rests.
In the Anne Cabot 5741 version, wee have a solo kitten, cute as can be, with a butterfly and smaller floral display. A larger flower arrangements are on the arm rests, which take on the shape of a vase.
And, American Weekly 3119 got in on the kitten action as well. I must say, however, in comparison to the other 'sweet kitties', this is a rather tough looking selection. Perhaps better suited to a name of 'grumpy cat'. But, wait, no ... that can't be. Look at the lovely rose display around Sir Kitten and on the armrests. They certainly don't say grumpy.
All four of these patterns are in the 1950 - 1952 range. Apparently kittens were quite a popular selection for our armchairs. Each pattern covers that they may also be used as buffet sets and the arm rests as ends to linen scarves. I'd like to add that the chair backs might also be lovely framed on black velvet.
Now, of course, I'll mention that I've not sold a single one of these. But, that's not really the point. They are still a few of these patterns 'out there'; they are a part of our history and heritage; and they deserve to be preserved.
I guess I'd better get back to work now.
Thanks for dropping by,
Lorrie