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A Lesson in Crochet Stitches
1. A Lesson in Crochet
(these directions are from the book, Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet, 1918, and are a useful resource for the patterns posted here from the book.)
The stitches and terms given herewith are such as are in general use, and were taught the writer by an English teacher of crocheting, herself […]
Posted: August 25th, 2008 under Trible Treble Stitch, single crochet, Vintage Crochet, Half Trebles, How to crochet, A Lesson in Crochet Stitches, Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet, 1918, Crochet, Treble Stitch, Chain Stitch, Crochet Stitches, Crochet Hooks, Plain Chain, Double Crochet Stitch, Slip Stitch, Crochet Instructions.
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Vintage Crochet Napkin Ring
Source: Needlework Magazine, August, 1915
Posted: February 7th, 2008 under Free Crochet Pattern, How to crochet, Crochet Pattern, Vintage Crochet, Crochet, Crochet Instructions.
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Vintage Crochet Rag Rug
Hit or Miss Rag Rug
We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet. Of course, you are aware that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials. You will also require a […]
Posted: January 29th, 2008 under How to crochet, Free Crochet Pattern, Vintage Crochet, Crochet.
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Vintage crocheted bead trimming
Posted: January 24th, 2008 under How to crochet, Free Crochet Pattern, Vintage Crochet, Crochet.
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Raised Dots with Trebles Stitch
Raised dots with trebles (fig. 431).—Turn the work after making 3 rows of plain stitches, make 3 stitches more in the 4th stitch of the 1st row, * 6 trebles, drop the last stitch of the 6th treble, put the needle into the stitch between the last plain stitch and the 1st treble, take the […]
Posted: January 15th, 2008 under Raised Dots with Trebles, How to crochet, Raised Stitch, Vintage Crochet, Crochet Stitches, Crochet, Crochet Instructions.
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Raised Stitch with dots
Raised stitch with dots (fig. 430).—After making 3 plain rows, begin the 4th with 3 plain stitches, and proceed as follows: * 6 trebles into the 4th plain stitch of the preceding row, leaving the last loop of each treble on the needle, so that altogether you have 7 loops upon it; then you turn […]
Posted: January 11th, 2008 under Raised Stitch with Dots, How to crochet, Raised Stitch, Vintage Crochet, Crochet Stitches, Crochet, Crochet Instructions.
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