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Here are some patterns for a collar of heavy crochet, and instructions on how to embroider on mosaic canvas. Ads on these pages included Barbour’s Crochet Thread, Post Toasties (cereal), “Sell Hosiery – any man or woman should make $24 a week for 2 hours a day selling hosiery for men, women, and children…”, Typewriters, Embroidery Silk, and more.
Here are some scans showing easy crafts and things to make to sell at a church sale or bazaar. These include needlebook covers, spool cases, pin cushions, work boxes, and more… with fancy embroidery and needlework, ofcourse! The next page is crochet patterns for the summer toilette, including high neck yolks and handkerchief bags. Finally, the [...]
Here are some scans showing mostly lace making patterns and crochet designs from the early 1890s for various things, including how to knit and crochet childrens booties and baby clothes! This series of scans from the 1892 Delineator Fashion Magazine start with patterns for a crochet fascinator and infant’s blanket. The crochet and knit section [...]
The “centerfold” of this April 1917 issue of The Modern Priscilla magazine was a detailed pattern and instructions on how to crochet filet pattern lace and create bridal teacloth, napkins, pincushion, scarfs, scarf ends, and doilies.
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