Crochet Bonnet Patterns: Pixie, Scallop and Vintage Styles
This roundup collects crochet bonnet patterns including pixie, scallop, and vintage designs, plus layette sets.
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Annie Brooks
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Smocking Patterns Worked Over Gathered Pleats
Mrs Leach's smocking primer: the pleats gathered from a grid of chalk dots, then honeycomb, rope, basket,…
Crochet Tablecloth Patterns: Doilies, Lace and Table Runners
This roundup features crochet tablecloth patterns, doilies, lace designs, and a table runner.
How Marking Stitch Was Taught to a Class of Girls
An 1893 lesson in marking stitch, counted two threads each way on canvas, with every capital letter…
Crochet Jellyfish Patterns: Amigurumi, Rattles, Keychains and Appliqués
This roundup features crochet jellyfish patterns in amigurumi, rattle, keychain, applique, and tapestry styles.
A Puffing Takes Twice the Space It Covers
The Dictionary of Needlework on puffings — bands of material gathered on both sides — and the…
30 Crochet Baby Clothes Bonnets, Booties, Blankets, and Cardigans
A roundup of crochet baby clothes patterns including bonnets, booties, blankets, cardigans, and more.