Vintage Crochet Knitting Patterns - GIFTS

Bestway 98cr: Vintage crochet edgings and laces. Fabulous work book, but in poor condition from early in 1920's. Split spine, clear tape to some pages most instructions are clear. Sorry too big to scan a photocopy.

original as described £2.50

Bestway 108cr: Vintage crochet insertions and lace insets. Again from the 1920's this one is in nice condition with wear to edges and a crease, spine  split and a bit weak. 12 designs. Sorry too big to scan a photocopy.

original booklet £5.50

Bestway 108G: Great little vintage pattern book from 1940's with many gifts to crochet including mats and doilies, hand bag, lamp shade, edgings, collar, curtains and compact case. In various designs and cottons.

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Bestway 539cr: Vintage 1930's crochet pattern for edgings and how to use them. Great for underwear, babies dresses, hankies, voil curtains, so many uses. Nice little booklet.

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Bestway 1426: Great vintage crochet and knitting pattern for rug 1940s. This is a lovely pattern for two rugs, this one is the crochet on and is ova, it measures 48 inches by 37 at the widest point and is crocheted all in one peice. Worked on a large hook, no size but life size diagram give to show size suitable. It will take about 50 balls of wool (50g)  (5 x 1bs of rug wool which is 80oz and there are about 30g in an old 1oz ball) Original pattern in good condition feint crease across centre. There are also instructions knitted rug included in this pattern.

original pattern with both designs £2.00

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Bestway 1908cr:Vintage crochet pattern luncheon mats. These delicate little mats make great jug covers, sew on beads or work them in as you crochet. 3 different sizes. 1930's Pattern in good condition.

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Bestway 1909cr: Vintage crochet coffee table cloth pattern 1930's. Pattern in good condition.

original pattern as shown £2.00

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Bestway A2632cr:  Great vintage range of crochet gifts with the retro feel, this pattern is from the 1940's when home made gifts were gratefully recieved. There are instructions for shopper and a string bag , golf cosies, mug or plant stand, milk cover, tea cosy, oven  glove and pot holder, to be crochet in cotton or wool.

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Brilliant 156cr: Blind Pulls: Great vintage crochet pattern for blind pulls that can also be used for jewellery making or christmas tree trimmings - great retro gift ideas. For all 4 USA

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Brilliant 156: x-16cr: Bookmark to crochet, 1940. You can put any design on it you like after it has been worked, intials or name would be nice. Very easy to make, great childs or beginners project. USA

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pdf £1.25

Brilliant 156: 9163 Pin cushion: Great vintage pin cushion or sented sachet crochet pattern1940. You can put any design on it you like after it has been worked, intials or name would be nice. This pin cushion fits onto the wrist so it is handy as you work.Very easy to make, great childs or beginners project. USA

photocopy £1.50

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Coats 159cr:   Vintage 1940 crochet Star Wheel motif pattern. Illustrations on how to use them. Fold to centre, wear to edges, splits to spine, very well used.

original pattern as described  £1.50

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Coats 202cr: Vintage crochet pattern spinning wheel motif  1940s. Illustrations for use in a table cloth, try cloth, duchess set. There are innstructions for the motif shown. Wear to edges, small splits to bottom edge, Don't forget that you can make jug covers by sewing beads to the edges of the mats!

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Coats 559cr: Great vintage crochet mat pattern. This is a pretty three coloured table centre or large mat crochet pattern with raised roses design, very pretty. Worked in 40 cotton, 20g balls. Measures 16.5 inches across. Pattern is in great condition.

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Coats 810cr: Great vintage crochet edging aprons pattern. This is a pretty pattern for two styles of edging, shown as decoration for aprons, pattern for aprons not included, just shown as a guide for use. Worked in 40 cotton, 20g balls. Depth of edging 1 is 1.75 inches, edging 2 1.5 inches. Pattern is in great condition.

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Coats 1104: Great vintage crochet pattern for glves and steering wheel cover 1970.  Driving gloves to fit 8-8.5 glove size. Worked in no 20 crochet cotton 12 x 20g balls.  Both easy to work and would ma a great Christmas gift. Pattern in great condition.

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Dewhursts 6041: Fabulous crochet pattern 1950s. What a great gift idea for this Christmas! These colourful plates and bowls are crocheted in cotton and then stiffened with sugar. My great aunt use to make them - every one had at least one - she also used to make th most beautiful swans and dressing table boxes in the same way.

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DMC 405cr: Toaster cover: How about this then! Stuck for an idea for Mum or Gran for Christmas! Or how about a wedding gift for the couple with everything - I bet they dont have one of these! Easy to crochet in no5 cotton, use any colour, but red is a good festive shade. Includes pepper and salt covers below. USA

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DMC 405cr: Pepper and salt covers: How about this then! Stuck for an idea for Mum or Gran for Christmas! Or how about a wedding gift for the couple with everything - I bet they dont have one of these! Easy to crochet in no5 cotton, use any colour, but red is a good festive shade. Includes toaster cover above. USA

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DMC 405cr: 7113: Fabulous vintage crochet pattern retro gift in crochet. Glasses case for Grandad, Dad or a lucky uncle! Very easy to work and fun to make. Cause a stir this year at Christmas present giving! USA

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DMC405A: Glass Hugs and coaster: Great vintage crochet pattern 1953 Peppermint Twist: Fabulous crochet pattern for brightening up any barbeque or party table. 1953 You get all three of the sets pictured here.

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DMC 405B: >Glass Hugs and coaster:Great vintage crochet pattern 1953 Pansies: Fabulous crochet pattern for brightening up any barbeque or party table. 1953 You get all three of the sets pictured here.USA

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DMC405C: Glass Hugs and coaster: Great vintage crochet pattern 1953. Palm Trees: Fabulous crochet pattern for brightening up any barbeque or party table. You get all three of the sets pictured here.USA

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DMC 405D: Piggy Pin Cushion: Great vintage pin cushion in the shape of a pig from 1953- great for a gift or bazaar, quick to make and easy too. Could be a cot or pram toy (without the pins of course!)USA

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pdf £125

Emu 6457: Great vintage gift knitting crochet pattern 1970's. Instructions for a lovely golly, knitted measuring 17" tall,  crochet  square cushion cover 15" square, crochet lamp shade cover height 10" and crochet coasters. Fab pattern for really retro gifts for those friends and family member who have everything - but not these!

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Emu 6501cr:   Great vintage cushion bedspread crochet pattern 1970s. This lovely pattern has instructions for the three different cushion covers and the fabulous bedspread all worked in double knitting wool, put a pretty plain cover under the delicate crochet cover spread and match the lining in the cushions, the lavender in the photo looks fabulous. Worked on a 4.50mm hook. The cushions measure 18 inches square, bedspread 73 x 91 inches, but obviouisly can be made larger, allow more wool if you do this. Pattern in great condition.

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Greenock 45c:  Vintage tea cosy pattern, one knitted tea cosy, two crochet and one loopy tea pot nest in crochet. This pattern is very old and in worn condition the crease has small tear at edge and so has spine crease, 1920's. To see more tea cosy patterns go to TEA COSIES page

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Homecraft 320: Great vintage crcohet pattern for MOTH BALL covers 1940s. This is a very unique gift! They are fun to make and can be also made into pram toys by adding bells, or just stuffing, as cat toys and probably a host of other ideas - see what you can think up. Great for using up all thos bits of cotton and wool. Could also be filled with lavender.

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Lillys 1200: 34-35: Great vintage crochet pattern for pin cushion and perfume sachet - great vintage gifts pattern from 1944 all instructions including conversion for hook sizes included for both items.USA

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Lister N1739cr:  Great vintage crochet pattern beadspread cushion pattern 1960s. This pattern is so retro, would look great in child's room in bright modern primary colours, or in teen's room  - fab for the student who is of to uni in the Autumn! Give it a modern twist with bright colours or pretty pastels,  it will still have that retro 'grandma' look. Very ease, even gives how to crochet instructions. Once this motif is mastered, hou can make so many things, the simple, easy retro way! Pattern in good condition.

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Lister2173: Great gifts to knit and crochet for the festive season. Instructions for baby or pet blanket, two different cushions, toilet roll cover with doll, tea cosy and hat. Only hat in knitting the others are all crochet.1969 All in double knitting wool. Pattern in great condition.

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Patons & Baldwin Rug CraftSC16 -24cr: Vintage crochet pattern for nursery rug in bright colours. Measures 27"x54" and takes 5lb of Turky wool (thick hard wearing wool) 5lbs = 2.25 Kg approx

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Patons & Baldwin Rug Craft - 25cr: Vintage crafts at its best! Here we have a CROCHET STAIR CARPET! It take 1kg of Turkey Rug wool per yard, and worked on a no 3 hook (6.5mm) it is so easy!

photocopy of instructions £1.50

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Penelope 1200cr:   Vintage crochet pattern  for shopping bag, belt, clutch purse, doilies and necklace. In good condition from the 1950's. See also more bags below.

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Robin 304cr: Great vintage crochet pattern dressing table set 1940s. Lovely coloured mats for dressing table or sideboard, worked in Robin Perle, which I believe was a 4ply type of yarn with a shine, so any silky looking cotton around no20 or yarn will work. Pattern in very good condition.

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Sirdar 1670cr: Great vintage Crochet pattern for flounced tea cosy and bed socks, all worked in double knitting with a small amount of contrast 2ply for tea cosy layers. Pattern in great condition 1950's To see more bed sock patterns go to hot water bottles and bed socks page

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Sirdar 1687: Vintage knitting pattern for 2 different tea cosy designs and a nest, which is great for keeping the bottom of the tea pot warm. Pattern B can be knitted or crochet, instructions are included for both, pattern A is for crochet, in double knitting yarn. Pattern a bit worn at edges. 1950's

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Star 98cr:lamp shade cover: How retro is this! A Lamp shade cover in fine crochet, worked in no 35 cotton - very prety for a retro teenagers bedroom - give her somthing no one else thought of!

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Star 98cr: Bootees Pin Cushion: Lovey vintage crochet pattern. Another great retro pin cushion to crochet this time from 1953. in no 40 cotton, very sweet, could be made as a cot decoration or baby newborn gift. Hook conversion chart included. USA

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Star135cr: Santa doorknob-Tree Trim: Great for trimming tree or wreath or hanging from door knob at Christmas. Late 1940s USA

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Star 135: Holiday Friends: Not crochet or knitting, just woolly toys - great idea for Christmas and can be used to trim the tree or wreath. Just oddments of wool needed, along with some felt. Includes the one below as well. USA

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Star 135: Festive Friends: Not crochet or knitting, just woolly toys - great idea for Christmas and can be used to trim the tree or wreath. Just oddments of wool needed, along with some felt. Includes the one above as well.

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Twilley 5871cr:   Great vintage cushion cover crochet pattern 1970s. This pattern has three different designs, two for round cushions and one square cover. A 3.50mm hook is used, but no cotton nbumber only name Stalight or crysette, which I think was similar to no20 or 3ply yarn. The cusions measure 19 and 20 inches across for the two round ones and 21 inches square for the square one. Pattern is worn with a crease to front.

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Twilleys 5898cr: Vintage crochet pattern for a table centre and dressing table set . Sew beads to edges and create jug or food covers. Pattern in good condition. Early 1970's

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Twilley 6028cr:   Great vintage toilet roll holder pot cover sachet crochet pattern 1970. Great pattern with several gift ideas including 2 different loo roll covers, jam pot cover in three sizes and Lavender sachets or pin cushions. All worked in no20 cotton. Pattern is in great condition.

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Twilleys 6103cr: Vintage crochet pattern for two table centres. Pattern in very good condition. 1970's

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Twilleys 6322cr: Great vintage crochet swan mat 1970s. This pattern has instructions for the very popular design with raised swans, this one is for a mat or doily and is worked in no20 cotton. The centre with 7 swans is worked in a 1.50mm hook and the smaller one with 6 swans is worked on 1.25 and 1.50 hook. The larger one is 12 inches (30cm) across and the smaller one is 11.5 inches (29cm ) measured swan to swan. Pattern is in great condition.

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Weldons 341cr: Great vintage crochet book 1940'/50s. This one also has 24 pages, but different stitches and motifs. Along with the basic stiches there are instructions for such vintage stitches as star, ball, zig-zag, daisy, Marguerite, clover stitch and many more. There are instuctions to make the lamp shade, filet boarder and babies cardigan shown on the cover as well as rose motifs, flower motifs and some really easy mats to make, to get you started, dont forget that you could put beads on the mats to make jug civers - get ready early for Christmas. Great starter book with that reto edge. The book is in very good condition.

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Weldon 524cr: Vintage crochet edging pattern with love birds and swallows - so pretty. 1930's or 1940's. Worked in 70 cotton no 6 imperial hook. Pattern in great condition.

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Weldon 545cr: Fabulous vintage teacosy edging Irish crochet pattern 1940. This pattern has instructions for the teacosy shown and edging for tray cloth, table clothe, serviettes or as an insert for blouse or nightdress. Teacosy measurements 14.5 wide by 11.5 high approx. Worked in no 60 cotton and hook old size 6.5 Pattern in very good condition.

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Weldons 569cr:   Great vintage crochet curtain pattern 1940s. This is a super pattern for short curtains and chair backs - these curtains would look great int the windows of a cottage as well as a modern flat, how about the caravan or campervan? Get the retro look this summer. Worked in no40 cotton. Pattern is in very good condition.

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Weldons 570:  Vintage crochet pattern for tray cloth and matching mats in simple filet  design. size 20 cotton and imperial hook 5. Great condition 1940's

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Weldon 597cr:   Great vintage crochet pattern curtains chairbacks 1940. Another lovely pattern for curtains and chairbacks from the war time, would great in modern or vintage setting dare to be different!  Sew beads to edges and create a gypsy look. Worked in no18 cotton. Pattern in nice condition, little wear to edges.

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Weldons 600cr  :Great vintage mat cushion crochet pattern 1940s. This is  lovely with stunning butterfly in filet crochet, so retro and so pretty and delicate. There are instrutions for the corners and how to make the cloth and also the cushion. These motifs could be used for many things including a bedspread or insertion for nightdress. Worked in no40 cotton. Pattern in very good conditon, very collectable.

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Weldon 634cr: Great vintage tea cosy mat crochet pattern 1940. This lovely pattern has instructions for the very pretty tea cosy cover (there is a pad inside, if you make one with a coloured material it look stunning showing through the delicate crochet cover - this is a fabulous pattern to work for WI or fete competions as well, for those who can do filet crochet (not me!) Chart is included, no measurement given, work to size desired. Pattern in very good condition.

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Weldon 680cr:  Great vintage edgings crochet pattern 1940s. This is very useful pattern for 6 different tiny edgings ideal for baby clothes trimming, underwear, hankies or small doilies. Worked in no60 cotton. Pattern is in great condition

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Weldons 702cr:  Great vintage edgins crochet pattern 1940s. This one also has some very pretty edings to crochet, a chell edging, an Irish lace in sertion and wide lattice edging. Worked in no30 cotton. Pattern has a crease, but is clean and sound

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Weldon 706cr: Great vintage crochet pattern 1940s. This lovely pattern is in the fan design and worked in no30 cotton. There are instructions for thee sizes, very retro styling, great for outdoor eating this summer. Sew large glass beads to edges and have jug or cup covers. Original pattern in good condition, with crease to centre.

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