Free Crochet Patterns
Crocheting is more than just a mechanical activity. Crochet is a craft that involves a great deal of talent. It allows a person to create a handmade item that will give provide a great deal of pride and a sense of accomplishment. To be able to crochet, one needs to have time, patience an ...
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Patterns of Fashion
What is considered in style depends largely on the season. The one piece of fashion that has remained true over the years is which colors suit which seasons. Lighter colors are used to usher in spring and summer while darker colors are used to symbolize fall and winter.During these months, certain a ...
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Decrypting Crochet Instructions And Materials
Crochet instructions at first seem cryptic, but are actually not that difficult to follow and read once you learn to read the pattern and understand the meaning of each abbreviated symbol. Remember to search in the instructions for the punctuation and then pause each time that you see periods or com ...
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Some Contemporary Knitting Tips
Knitting is fun, and whether you are a beginner or a hardcore experienced knitter there are plenty of resources available, both offline and on the Internet. You will find many classes in your local area that give you an opportunity to meet other knitters with the same interests. This is a great way ...
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Charity Knitting can Make a Difference
If knitting is your hobby, why not turn it into an act of charity by donating your knitted items to those who need it? No doubt you have heard of friends or neighbors doing this, but perhaps you thought it was too hard to get started? Well it is not! Charity knitting donations are welcom ...
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Vintage Embroidered Sofa Pillow
This pillow has quite an unusual and striking design, combining several different flowers, which necessitates the use of various colors and shades. But these are so skilfully placed the result is most harmonious.This design has been reproduced in color and is shown on the cover of the magazine, from ...
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Silk Muslin Lingerie: Vintage
One can hardly conceive of daintier lingerie than that made of embroidered silk muslin. This material is light weight, very soft in texture, and has a rich, silky gloss. Delicate shades of pink and blue may he had, as well as white.The gown and dressing sacque are embroidered with the same ...
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Crocheted Border Centrepiece
MATERIAL. — A yard and a half of novelty braid, medium fine; No. 30 Cordonnet crochet cotton, at 23 cents a ball; a steel crochet-hook, No. 8; and a 14-inch square of linen.Join the ends of the braid neatly. Fasten thread in first p of a medallion, 1st row—Chain 3, d in each p ...
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Vintage Cut-Work Collar
In the cut-work collar shown on this page are many features which unite in making a most attractive piece of embroidery. First the flowers are arranged so one petal forms a part of the buttonholed edge, irregular scallops filling the space between. Buttonhole these scallops in the usual wa ...
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Practical Novelties Embroidered
The most convenient handkerchief-case for carrying in the suit case or bag is one made like design No. 154-40. The bottom of the case is made of a four-and-one-half-inch square cardboard, covered with plain green linen. The top piece has a simple embroidery design, and is made of a two-and ...
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Vintage Embroidered Towels
The first vintage towel illustrated seems at first glance to be quite elaborate, but only the simplest stitches are used in the work. Use lazy-daisy stitch for the leaves, French knots for petals of flowers indicated by dots, while single stitches form the petals indicated by straight line ...
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Two Crocheted Collars
Some of the handsomest pieces of crochet are combined with braid, which not only simplifies the work, but adds beauty as well.However, as no two people crochet exactly alike, some little difficulty may be encountered in using the braid, and it is only by experimenting that one is able to d ...
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Three Embroidered Bags
The bottom bag on the page is designed for a laundry-bag, the foundation being of pink linen, with lines embroidered in white, and dots made of dark blue French knots. The lower section of the bag is light blue linen, and is appiiqued to the pink. Work this with white outlining and bine Fr ...
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Embroideries for a Baby
The little cap shown here is quite novel in shape and very attractive when worn by the baby. It is made in two pieces, the edge of the front being embroidered and turned back as a face piece. The back is joined to the front with a narrow seam, and forms a point at the top. Over this seam m ...
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Irish Crocheted Shoes and Cap
Baby Cap No. 154-26 MATERIAL. — Two balls Pearl crochet cotton No. 12, 35 cents.DIRECTIONS. CROWN MEDALLION. — 1st row— Chain 7, join with sl st. 2d row— Chain 5. * 1 d in ring, ch 3; repeat from * 5 times, join with si st in 3d st of 5 ch, making 7 loops. 3d row—Make a ...
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Scarf and Filet Crochet
This illustration shows a most beautiful scarf with strips of linen on each tide of Filet crochet insertion, and each end finished with lace edge. The insertion is quite simple, and by observing a few general rules for Filet, one will easily be able to work from the block pattern, which is shown on ...
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China Decoration for Beginners
China decorating is one of the most fascinating forms of hand-work, and at the present time there is a great interest in it. This increased interest is due largely to the fact that people arebeginning to recognize the beauty of good conventionally designed china, where the old naturalistic method of ...
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Handkerchiefs using Baby Irish Insets
The handkerchiefs in this article are so easy to make, and are so dainty, one is fully paid for the time spent on them.Quite a novel idea is introduced, for the flowers and motifs are cut from Baby Irish all-over lace of the very best quality. Handkerchief linen of a very soft fine texture ...
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Handbags and Parasols
White linen bags and parasols are important factors in a woman's summer wardrobe. They convey an air of femininity, besides being suitable for use with any costume, and are easily laundered.Two designs are shown on this page, a bag and parasol to match. One design is very simple, consi ...
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Embroideries for the Dining-Room
This handsome centrepiece may be furnished stamped on either white or tan linen, and measures twenty-seven inches. This piece is especially attractive because of the irregular scalloped edge, which should be worked very carefully, to keep the sharp points and the even curves, otherwise the ...
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