Elegant Edgings, Pattern Book 189, Coats Clarks

This pattern book, Coats and Clarks 189 is titled Elegant Edgings to Knit, Crochet and Tat.   And, it definitely contains alot of variety; 33 different patterns in all.   There's a few for crochet, a few for tatting and few for knitting.  There are some insertions and example patterns to add them to towels, bed linens, and all those pretties that we add edgings.

I'll come right out and admit, that other than loving these designs, I know nothing about creating them.   So, Mum's the Word, and I'm just showing you the pictures in the book, along with the technique.    Versus showing you how little I know by creating an entire dialog!

Elegant Edgings 

The front cover gives a preview of a number of the edgings included. 

Crocheted edgings

Crochet

A-750 crochet; A751 Tatting

Crochet - Hairpin Lace

More Hairpin Lace

Tatted Edging

More Tatted Edging 

Crochet and Tatting

Knitted Edgings

Crochet

Crochet

Filet Crochet

The back cover gives us the final pattern, a knitted leaf runner.

I'll admit that I've never owned bed linens with edgings, but I image it would make one feel like a Queen!.    A couple of these would be great on clothing and I'd like to have bunches of the leaf edging on the back cover to use as part of holiday decorating ...

This book, vintage 1969, is NOT in the public domain and cannot be processed for the shop.   But, thought I'd share it with you anyway!

Thanks for dropping by, 

Lorrie

Lilly turns Three

I've been meaning to tell you ...  Lilly turned three.    Here she is on her Birthday.

As a couple of you may know, I'm in the pattern business for Lilly.     Originally I started selling a couple patterns as Destash, and then this little one came along.   I knew that she was going to need a College Education when she grew up and thought that a selling patterns would be a good way to fund it.

Most of my profits go to Lilly's 529 Smart Fund and so far she has around $6700.    It was more, but Congress did their little bit of politics two weeks ago and a fair amount was lost.     But, we've got a good number of years to make it up.

Happy Birthday Lilly, Happy Birthday to You !

Thanks for dropping by,
Lorrie

Vintage Afghan Patterns, Star Book 239

Now, there are some lovely patterns in this book.     There is, of course, a standard Chevron version and a version of the classic Granny Square.  But then, there are a few others I've not seen before (realize that does not mean much !).   This pattern booklet is vintage 1948 from The Spool Cotton Company, who were the publishers for American Thread Company.  This is Star Book 239.      Should you be interested, I'm making the patterns available individually, or the whole book, in PDF format.      Even if you are not interested in the patterns, enjoy the Vintage 1940s Afghan show .....

 Star Book 239

6137 - Roses-in Bloom is featured on the front cover.  This afghan measures approx. 50 x 70 inches (including fringe).  It is created using Knitting Worsted and a Bone Afghan Hook No 6.  Diagrams are included for the floral embroidery.

No 6145 - Modern Mood Afghan measures 52 x 70 inches.  To make this masculine, and stately piece, you will need Red Heart Knitting Worsted (or equivalent) and a Bone Afghan Hook No 6.

 6144 - Royal Splendour Afghan is crocheted using a Bone Afghan Hook No 6 and Red Heart Knitting Worsted.  The charts are included for the embroidery details.   This finished pieces measures 50 x 70 inches (including fringe)  

6133 - Chevron Afghan measures 52 x 75 inches.   It is crocheted using Red Heart Knitting Worsted (or equivalent) and a Plastic Crochet Hook No. 6.

6142 - Fireside Formality Afghan is crocheted using Red Heart Knitting Worsted and a Bone Afghan Hook No 6.   The Embroidery Charts are included.  The finished afghan is approx. 49 x 68 inches. 

No 6140 - Tally-Ho Afghan measures 46 x 66 inches and is created with a Plastic Crochet Hook No 5 and Red Heart Knitting Worsted.  

6139 - Rhythm in Cables Afghan is Knitted using 1 part of No 5 knitting pins and Red Heart Knitting Worsted.   The finished afghan is approx. 45 x 63 inches. 

6143 - Turkish Delight Afghan is crocheted with a Plastic Hook No 6 and Red Heart Knitting Worsted.  It measures 45 x 67 inches.  
(Footnote:  This pattern was also released by The National Needlecraft Bureau as a leaflet under the same number - 6143).

No 6146 - Ancestral Favorite measures approx. 51 x 72 inches.   It is crocheted with a Plastic Hook No 7 and Red Heart Knitting Worsted. 

No 6141 - Petal Drops Afghan graces the back cover.   The lovely piece measures approx. 45 x 70 inches.   It is knitted with 1 pair of No 5 Knitting Pins and Red Heart Knitting Worsted. 

This booklet gives us eight crochet and two knitting patterns; 10 in total.  This booklet was issued as a promotion for the Chadwicks Red Heart Knitting Worsted Yarns, which you may have guessed since each pattern calls for it specifically.    I don't know if this yarn is still manufactured (after all, 53 years is quite a long time), however, I'd think you'd be able to locate a suitable equivalent.    

I'd have to say that my favorite would be the Rhythms in Cable; it's closest to our dark New Orleans type style we seem to consistently decorate.   But, I don't mind if you happen to like the others more.    

I've listed the patterns in my shop, just follow the links under the pictures, should you be interested.  Or, should you not be interested in any of the patterns, I hope that you enjoyed browsing the patterns and will visit again sometime. 

Thanks for dropping by, 

Lorrie

Crochet a Petal Doily

This piece, called a Petal Doily, is just a bit different; the stitches are tight, not the typical lacy design, with each little petal and there's alot of them, separate and slightly standing.

Technically a doily, it looks more like a mat and has great potential.   The directions reference that it's made with Metallic Mercerized Thread (color of your choice), but I think it might also look great in one of the tri-color blends.     This pattern comes from the October 1963 issue of The Workbasket.   It's a public domain pattern; you may use and share any way you wish. 

 (To print, you'll have to click on the pattern to enlarge, copy to a document on your computer and then print)

Thanks for dropping by,
Lorrie

Star Baby Book 43 Knit Crochet by American Thread Co

The pictures in this book are so sweet that they, over and over again, brought a smile to my face.   I smiled at first glance, I smiled through scanning, and I'm smiling while writing this.   I'm going to venture a guess, that by the time you finish the looking at the pictures, you'll be smiling yourself.  

This is Star Baby Book No 43.   It's from American Thread company; all the way back to 1946.   It contains knitting and  crochet patterns, mostly geared for baby and Toddler.   Patterns that require both knitting and crochet are clearly identified.  I'm making most of the patterns available individually, should you be interested. 

Even if you are not looking for knitting or crochet patterns, I think you'll enjoy the picture show.    Let's get started.  

The front covers gives us 'A Kiss'.   Only downside here is the garment details really are not highlighted.

No 4301 - 2-Piece Suit sized 1 to 1.5 years.   This is knitted with one pair each of Bone Knitting Needles No 1 and 3 and also calls for a Bone Crochet Hook No 2.   The set is short pants and sweater. 

No 4302 - Cardigan is sized 1.5 to 2 years.  It is knitted with bone needles No 3.  

No 4303 - Crocheted Soakers are created. with a Bone Crochet Hook No 2

No 4304 - Knitted Soakers are stitched with 1 pair Bone Knitting Needles No 6

Okay, so soakers are just functionally cute; but the sketches are delightful. 

No 4306 - Toddlers Housecoat sized 1 to 1.5 years.  This pattern is created with both knitting and crochet; calling for 1 pair each Bone Knitting Needles No 1, No 2 and No 4 as well as a Bone Crochet Hook No 2.   You will also need narrow ribbon and 7 pear buttons.

Turn around darling !

No 4307 - Crocheted Baby Set includes the Jacket, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens and a Carriage Cover.  These are created using Bone Crochet Hook No 2 or No 3 and a Steel Crochet Hook No 4 or No 5. 

 4308 - Surplice Sweater sized for 6 months.   It is knitted with one pair Bone Knitting Needles No 3.  You also need 2 buttons and 2 snap fasteners. 

4309 - Smocked Sweater is sized for 1.5 years.  To make this wonderful sweater, you will need one pair each of No 1 and No 3 Bone Knitting Needles and 4 double pointed Knitting Needles No 3.   This also requires a bit of crochet, using a Bone Crochet Hook No 2.
This pattern is available separately.

4310 - Knitted Set sized for babies 

Carriage Cover - 1 pair Steel Knitting Needles No 3

Sacque - 1 Pair Bone Knitting Needles No 3

Cap - 1 Pair Knitting Needles No 3 and No 1

Mittens - 1 Pair Bone Knitting Needles No 3 

4311 - Legging Suit, Cap and Mittens are sized 6 months to 1 year.  Create this set with 1 par each Bone Knitting Needles No 3 and No 4 and 4 double pointed Bone Knitting Needles No 3 for Mitterns.  You'll also need 9 small buttons.

4312 - Child's Sweater is sized for 2 years.  Make this one up using a Bone Crochet Hook No 2 or No 3

(Don't miss the duck !)

4313 - Puff Stitch Baby Set consists of a Jacket and a Bonnet and Booties.  It is crocheted with a Bone Crochet Hook No 2 or No 3.

4314 - Mr Duck (actual height not stated)  This quacker is made with Bone Crochet Hook No 5 or 6.  Your also need buttons for eyes and, of course, stuffing. 

4315 - Infants Knitted Shoulderette.  This wonderful little garment is created with 1 pair each on Bone Knitting Needles No 1 and No 3. 

4316 - Puff Stitch Bunting is crocheted with a Bone Crochet Hook No 4. 

ARE YOU SMILING ?    I personally love Mr. Duck as well as the bunting and the housecoat.  But, alas, there are no babies in our life and our Son doesn't seem to concerned with the grandbaby requests.     The age of the pattern book stands out with vintage words such as Surplice and Shoulderette.   But, regardless of pattern age, any baby or Toddler would look just as cute as these models.

One of these days, I'll process these designs for the shop.  

Which are your smiling favorites ?

Thanks for dropping by, 

Lorrie

Ruffled Doilies, Vintage American Thread Book 59

This pattern book, just like the name suggests, contains patterns to crochet ruffled doilies.   There are 11 patterns, 12 if you count that one pattern has a listed variation.  All of the patterns call for Star Crochet Cotton variations, as you might expect with this being an American Thread, Star book.  All of the patterns are reminiscent of the 1948 year the book was published.     Enjoy the book tour !

Ruffled Doilies (and the Pansy Doily)

American Thread, Star Book 59

 No. 5901 - Double Ruffle is featured on the front page. Measuring approx. 13-1/4 inches, the doily features a 12 point star, surrounded by a double set of ruffles.

No 5902 - Victorian Ruffle - This beauty is large enough to be called a centerpiece - 25.5" by 31" without the ruffle. 

 No. 5903 - Filet Ruffle - This delightful piece, in filet crochet, measures approx. 7.5 inches without the ruffle.  

No. 5904 - Square Ruffle - This doily, just a bit different than the usual is 16 motifs 4 x  for a doily  measuring  7.5" square without the ruffle. 

No. 5905 - Tailored Ruffle - This pretty piece reminds me of Canterbury Bells.    It is crocheted with a Steel Hook No. 7 and measures about 7.5 inches in diameter with the ruffle.  This doily sports two colors. 

No 5906 - Star Ruffle - This small beauty measures about 7" without the ruffle and features a nice either point star, 

No. 5907 - Irish Rose Ruffle - This intricate piece is crocheted with a Steel Hook No. 13.  It measures approx. 10.5 inches, without the ruffle. 

 No 5908 - Bread Tray Ruffle - This bread basket liner has a linen center and a full crocheted edge.  Make it in oval or round.   

The pattern is offered as a Free Download in my shop. 

No. 5909 - Shaded Ruffle - This sweet little piece measures 5" in diameter, without the ruffle.  

The pattern is offered as a free download in the shop.  

No. 5910 - Pineapple Ruffle - You can create this large Pineapple motif doily measuring approx. 13" in diameter, without the ruffle.

No. 5911 - Pansy Doily - This is the 'and Pansy Doily' referenced in the title.    Look close; it's a great little piece.   The pansies create a dimension; almost, but not quite, a ruffle.   It measures approx. 7.14".  

While the pictures may remind some of us of our grandma's, others of us, lovers of all things vintage will still drool and admire the unique art of the doily.   All the patterns are available individually in my shop; just follow the links if something interests you.   There are two offered as free downloads.

Hope you enjoyed the photo journal.  Thanks for dropping by,
Lorrie

Flower Edgings American Thread Star Book 65

Having to display my complete ignorance on a subject is never one of my favorite things to do.   BUT, when it comes the to the contents of this wonderful book, that's just what I'm going to have to do.     This book, Flower Edgings,(also has insertions) is full of delightful and delicate edgings for handkerchiefs, tablecloths, lingerie and such.    My big question as I was looking through the book, was "is this tatting or crochet?" .. since I don't know how to do either one.    When in doubt about this type of thing, I typically goes to the supplies listing where it will say great things like 'Steele Crochet Hook Size J' or tatting shuttle.  This book says things like Needle 13.  So, I'm thinking Tatting. 

Since I know little of this work, I'm just going to show you the individual photos, versus commenting on them.   All of the patterns call for Tatting, Crochet or Mercerized Cottons.    

American Thread Company, Star Book 65

This public domain book was issued in 1949. 

 Periwinkle Edging No 6506

Arabis Edging No 6507

Primrose Edging No 6508

 Flower Girl Insertion No 6509

 Cosmos Edging and Insertion No 6510

 Azalea Edging No 6511

Clematis Edging No 6512

Wide Violet Edging No 6513

 Butterfly Insertion No 6514

 

 Star Flower Edging No 6515

Narrow Violet Edging No 6516

Phlox Edging No 6518

Irish Rose Edging No 6519

Canterbury Bell Edging No 6520

Glass Jacket No 6521

Whatever form this is, IT IS WONDERFUL.   I would love to learn how to do this. 

So, are the patterns from 1949 applicable for today?   What do you think?

Thanks for dropping by,
Lorrie