150 Favorite Crochet Designs (Dover Needlework Series) (Paperback)

by Mary Carolyn Waldrep (Editor)

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Product Description
Selected from vintage thread-company leaflets, this rich treasury of popular crochet designs includes 150 patterns favored by crocheters during the first half of the 20th century. Included are designs for tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, edgings, and other pieces. Detailed instructions guide both beginning and advanced needleworkers through each step of the crocheting process. 140 illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (May 12, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486285723
• ISBN-13: 978-0486285726
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #270,708 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a treasury of patterns from the past., May 29, 1999

By A Customer

150 Favorite Crochet Designs edited by Mary Carolyn Waldrep, is a treasure-trove of patterns gleaned from the past. All the patterns are made from thread and date bake to the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Many of the patterns can be easily adapted by today's modern crocheter. The charted "Eagle and Motto" runner with its' patriotic E PLURIBUS UNUM detail could be the basis for a great 4th of July afghan done in 4ply yarn. Pick out a motif from one of the bedspread patterns and do it up in yarn. Tack it to a tired old pillow for some instant decor pick-me-up. Worked in thread, many individual motifs can be used for snowflakes for a Christmas tree. There are also edgings that can be used to trim baskets and caning jars. Intermediate to advanced crocheters would find this book useful and beginners can easily grow into it.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When Crocheting was an art, January 15, 2005

By	E. Ogilvie "busy hands" (Spring, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I learned to crochet about 30 years ago, but when I started again about 10 years ago it was hard to find the old patterns. I was happy when I found this book in 1997. The patterns in this book use threads in 30, 40 and sometimes 60 and 80. It's a fantastic resource for delicate and drop-dead gorgeous crochet projects like vanity sets, bedspreads, dinner sets, edging and insets. I prefer these older patterns because they really take the skill of crocheting to it's highest and most artistic level.

However, if you are used to following "symbols" instead of written instructions, this might be difficult for you. But what is art without a challenge? I highly recommend this book.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Old-Fashioned Whitework, January 6, 2000

By	Amy Nemeth (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews

I bought this book originally because of the three wide crocheted lace patterns. I love the heavy but dainty thick lace you see on antique pillowcases and sheets, but couldn't find any patterns until this book. I shy away from the cheesy multi-colored patterns you see so often in modern books, so this was a natural fit. The patterns in this book are vintage... and I'm so glad!