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15 Pages. No Edwardian Era collection is complete without a lovely collection of yokes - Adeline Cordet had two stunning books of them! This collection also has many - MANY edgings in addition to her lovely yokes. These were for decoration of ladies lingerie, corset covers, camisoles and sleepwear. This book is well illustrated and filled to capacity with amazing designs.

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15 Pages.  This is a wonderful collection of instructions for knitted garments that is nearly a century old! There are several patterns for ladies sweaters and wraps. In addition to this there are also some great items for men - including knitted helmuts, socks, fingerless gloves and hats. What better way to bring the past to life than to knit a garment that would have been worn during WWI!

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15 Pages. A beautiful collection of WWI era elegance. This is an assortment of ladies filet crochet stitch sweaters and vests. There are also patterns for some amazing camisoles. They are classy and elegant and they reflect the beauty and passion of the times. If you are al lover of filet crochet, you will most ceratinly love the collection contained in these pages.

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15 Pages. A delightful collection of all of the necessities for a Lady's boudoir - circa 1916! There are several patterns for yokes, but in addition to there there is also patterns for negligees, caps, mules, and electric light shades. Included also are patterns for infant's yokes, caps and booties. This book will not disappoint - there are many wonderful things here to make!

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15 Pages. Here is another wonderful collection of edgings, insertions and medallions from Adeline Cordet. This edition includes some very pretty designs with tassels. All of this work is in crochet, and  there are several patterns for finished designs with the edgings incorporated into them. Wonderful workmanship!

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15 Pages. Now, here is a collection that all tatters will love! Not only are there spectacular pictures and clear instructions - there are also the gorgeous one of a kind patterns that you will find here. There are patterns for Medallions, Edges, and Insertions as you will find in most tatting books of the era. There are also lovely items such as a coin purse, infant's bonnet, napkin rings, a frog closure for a garment plus much more. Tatters will not be bored when they see this one!

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15 Pages.  Back in the days before everything was produced overseas, gifts were made by hand. A lady would spend months preparing her gifts for her family and friends to give for the holidays or for birthdays. This is a wonderful assortment of unique items that any Edwardian lady would love to receive!

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15 Pages. This is a lovely edition of rare Edwardian Era patterns for a Lady's "unmentionables". The workmanship is quite beautiful and unique. It was a common thing to have a book of beautiful yokes in almost every series of the day, this book also contains in addition to yokes, boudoir caps and camisole tops. It is a small reminder that fashions have indeed "Come a long way!"

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23 Pages. Here's a unique bit of trivia... Adeline Cordet also designed for Columbia Yarns. This book is a collection of sweaters and accessories for the entire family from the pages of the Columbia Knitting manuals. There is a great assortment of items ranging from infants to several men's garments. There are also hats, slippers, mittens and ladies clothing. A great way to get some of the wonderful patterns from the more massive Columbia Manuals.

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15 Pages. A huge assortment of over 60 patterns for panels, insertions and motifs worked in crochet and tatting. Some of the finished projects include bedspread, curtain panels, napkins, doilies, table runners and table cloths. The designs are very elaborate and beautiful.

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15 Pages. This collection of lingerie yokes is quite stunning. The yokes are all worked in crochet, included several lovely filet crochet styles with butterflies, irises, violets, birds and four leaf clovers to name a few. The designs are elegant in construction and feminine in design. Also included is a diamond patterned boudoir jacket. A great collection of fine, lacy garments!

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15 Pages.  A lovely collection of 12 different border edgings for doilies and luncheon cloths. There are elaborate designs such as the grape vine design shown on the cover, there is a filet crochet patriotic tea cloth and there are also simple designs such as the pineapple, the daisy and the star. A book filled with wondeful designs with well written instructions.

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16 Pages. those who love to tat will find this book an invaluable resource to satisfy creative desires. In addition to the instructions for 29 lovely edgings and 11 delicate medallions, there is also an infant's bonnet, tiny bootees, centerpieces, doilies, handkerchiefs and collars. A great book!

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26 Pages. this book is a wonderful mixture of techniques, combining many filet crochet charted designs with finished projects and whimisical charted cross stitch patterns shown in full color. The filet crochet projects include yokes, centerpieces, tray cloths, a knitting bag and a lovely Mother Goose bedspread which combines cutwork and filet crochet. this book is just brimming with great projects!

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15 Pages.  This book contains a fine collection of WWI era lingerie and sweater fashions worked in fancy Crochet techniques. All of the sweaters are in a tunic style, that was fashionable at the time, and they are worked in filet crochet with motifs such as butterflies, baskets and flowers. The linger yokes, designed for camisoles and gowns, are lovely works of filet crochet, Mexican Drawn Work and other fancy crochet techniques. The filet designs on the yokes include flowers, wild roses, scrolls and Red Cross designs. All of the filet patterns in this book are shown in easy to follow charts.

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15 Pages.  A lovely collection of delicate filet crochet lingerie and gift projects. The lingerie items are five different camisole yokes featuring designs such as roses, daffodils and butterflies. The gift items include a hot roll napkin, a baby's cap, chair tidy, patriotic gifts with insignias of the Red Cross and YMCA, and two bread tray cloths. A nice assortment of patterns!

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31 Pages. This book is filled to capacity with an amazing assortment of projects. Most of the projects are charted filet crochet designs, but also included are sweaters and a scarf worked in knitting and also crochet. The filet crochet patterns are useful items for the home and the designs include such items as fruit baskets, cornucopia, flower basket and even a lobster. Anne Orr designs are fabulous and the patterns are well written. A lovely mixture of wonderful patterns.

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31 Pages. The centerpieces and luncheon sets contained in this edition are simply stunning. The patterns include designs such as roses medallions, pineapples, stars, butterflies and shells. Three of the sets are crocheted throughout, the remaining twelve sets are decorative edgings which surround a fine linen center. A wonderful edition that will add a touch of nostalgic elegance to your table.

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33 Pages. This is a huge collection of charted designs for filet crochet work. The uses and possibilities here are endless. Most of the 88 figures in this book are charts only, There are two patterns with complete written instructions, but all of the others are charts only. The designs include borders and large motifs with a wide variety of themes. There are also three finished designs that are in glorious colors. This is a book that is loaded with wonderful ideas!

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15 Pages. A lovely assortment of filet crochet designs for motifs and lovely frilly lace edgings for handkerchiefs, towels or whatever you fancy. There are instructions for 31 various edgings for all skill levels in addition to these, there are 19 edgings without written instructions for advanced workers. For filet designs there are borders and insertions with floral and bird designs. Endless possibilities!

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15 pages. This is a beautifully illustrated pattern book of thirteen knitted and crocheted sweaters from the time of WWI. These are all simple designs, a few of them also include a full page chart showing how the finished pieces of the sweaters would look before they are pieced together. There are a few Filet Crochet, which also include charts for creating the designs. This is an excellent book and a highly detailed study in vintage sweater designs.

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20 Pages.  The AWB series of books contain beautiful and elaborate crocheted and tatted laces. This edition is filled with wonderful lacy yokes and collars for  lingerie from the time of WWI. There is nothing more elegant and feminie than these lovely laces, designed to adorn delicate lingerie. There are several techniques used, including filet crochet. tatting and Venetian medallions. Not only are they lovely, they are an historical art form.

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15 Pages. This is a lovely collection of crocheted and tatted items from the time of WWI. The patterns are quite lovely and very unique to this designer. There is the lovely baby jacket pictured on the cover. There are also lovely dresser linens, yokes and collers, centerpieces, a crocheted bag and two lovely infants bonnets. This book is a goldmine of small projects!

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37 Pages. A wonderful WWI Era collection of Afghans, hats, slippers, shrug, scarves, shawls and vests. Some very pretty styles for this era - a very rare book!

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129 Pages. WWI era collection of knitted and crocheted items for the entire family - from socks to hats and everything in between. Bear books are fantastic timecapsules of patterns that are still functional today. A wonderful and very rare book!

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32 Pages. A classic collection of WWI Era knitted and crocheted women's sweaters. The stitch patterns are simple to make and the patterns are very well written including several charts and pattern diagrams. There is an especially lovely bolero would be gorgeous to make in today's modern yarns. Lovely collection!

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97 Pages. Volume 20 in my long line of Bear Brand books. This edition has a large collection of Sweaters, Vests and Socks for the whole family. The work is Knitting and Crochet and there is a nice stitch glossary in the beginning of the book to help recreate the stitches.

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49 Pages. A fine collection of sweaters and "vestees" all worked in Filet Crochet. The styles are mainly for women, with a few items for children.  A very rare book full of WWI era sweater patterns.

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48 Pages. A charming collection of Flapper era Sweaters, Shawls, Tams and Vests for the fashionable lady of the time. The designs in in both knitting and Crochet, there seems to be a few more knitted items in this volume.

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113 Pages. A large collection of knitted and crochet garments for the entire family from the Prohibition Era. There is more of an emphasis on knitting than in previous editions and a lovely collection of accessories, including socks and gloves.

*** Please note that this book is missing Pages 7 and 8 in the instruction section at the front of the book. These pages hold knitting stitch patterns. The book will be discounted until these pages are recovered.

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48 Pages. Now this collection is very unique! The patterns are almost exclusively for knitters. There are a very few childrens items, mainly this book is for women. There are Sweaters, Scarfs, Tams and lovely Dresses from the early Prohibition era.

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191 Pages.  A spectular vintage collection of knitting and crocheting patterns for everyone in the home. There are patterns for everything in here, including afghans, many infant's patterns, childrens clothing including coats, lovely hats, sweaters and vestees for ladies. This book is huge!

 

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44 Pages. Good tatting books are difficult to find - especially with projects as lovely as you will find here. This Bucilla edtion is a stunning assortment of projects worked in both Tatting and Filet Crochet. In Filet Crochet, there are lovely yokes, infants and childrens items and gorgeous charted designs for doilies. In tatting there are many yokes and edgings for pillows, scarfs and doilies. The bear family books will never disappoint!

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49 Pages. This beautiful book is truly a revelation to the lover of pretty needlework, containing a large assortment of pretty and fashionable articles. There are filet crochet gown yokes and lingerie, children's and infant's wear, bed spreads, library sets, lamp shades, doilies and much more.

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48 Pages. This is a stunning assortment of WWI era yokes and accessories for the Lady's boudoir. The designs are quite lovely and also include several unique items such as crocheted sachets, filet pillows, sheet and towel "straps" and baskets. These would make wonderful wedding or birthday gifts for a lady who appreciates the finer things in life!

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33 Pages. This is probably the most unique book in the vintage Bucilla collection, and certainly one of my favorites! This is a collection of finely crocheted Indian style baskets, bags, rugs - and even a desk set! If you have a southwest style decor in your home - this book is a goldmine of amazing patterns! I highly recommend this book!

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33 Pages. This lovely book is sure to become a favorite with Crocheters of all styles. There is a lovely Infant's Gown and cap in what seems to be Irish Crochet. There are also several exquisite night gown yokes, and finally several unique items using a crochet-weaving technique mentioned in the #9 edition. These items include a tote bag, a tea tray, a knitting bag, pillow and some lovely rugs.

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49 Pages. This lovely collection of crocheted items is a collection of lady's finer lingerie and boudoir items from the WWI era. Everything from lacy gown yokes to boudoir caps and slippers. A very feminine and lovely collection.

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32 Pages. A fantastic book that is loaded with many lovely projects. It contains patterns for lovely yokes for lingerie, boudoir items, a doll's dress, curtains, dresser scarfs, pillows, bedspreads, an infant's cap, a pincusion and a collar bag. Fabulous!

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31 Pages. A fabulous book with patterns using Embroidery, Tatting and Crochet. In crochet, there are some lovely obscure edgings, a silk taffe bag, a Jabot and collar chich look to be Irish Crochet, edgings for guest towels, a filet crochet corset cover, many yokes for gowns and lingerie, a sweater, a pillow and scarf for the boudoir, boudoir cap, doilies, infant's items and much more! This book is filled with a wealth of designs!

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30 Pages. Pages. Lacey- Lacey - Lacey! This book is filled with lovely frilly things. Two different versions of this book were printed, and they are close to identical! This edtion contains collars, doilies, table cloths, purses, boudoir items and much more. There are two tatted purse patterns in this edtion not included in the later edtion. All item are worked in Tatting and crocheted Maltese Lace Work. Stunning Work!

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20 Pages. A fabulous collection of crocheted accessories for the boudoir and the home. In this edition there are two lovely yokes, 5 lovely towels, four doilies and centerpieces. In addition to there there are boudoir accessories such as a dresser cover, a night dress case and a pillow case. There is also a fabulous Italian Crochet center piece, a bridge set with napkins, twelve assorted gift items, including infants, a shampoo jacket and a lovely silk crocheted purse.

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30 Pages. Another Huge collection of projects - Aprons, purses. laces, linens, novelties, yokes plus much, much more. A fantastic assortment of projects!.

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240 Pages. This is a huge manual! This WWI era edition has some particulary nice hats, shawls and afghans - plus a wide variety of knits and crochets for the entire family. There are also a few lovely purses, doll clothing, slippers, socks - you name it!

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195 Pages. A flapper era collection of lovely garments, accessories and afghans for the entire home. This unique edition has 6 lovely designs that are in full color - a rare thing for the early Columbia series! It is also filled with knitting and crochet patterns for women's and men's sweaters and accessories, infant's garments, children's garments and afghans including some lovely Indian Blankets! There are also a patterns for a knitted protector for both an amputated arm and amputated leg, a reminder of WWI. A rare, classic treasure trove of patterns.

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200 Pages. A Beautiful large edition of the fabulous Columbia series of manuals. This edtion has a cover that is similar to the 1919 edtion, and a handful of patterns are the same - but they are very different books in overall content! In this book you will find knitting and crochet patterns for the home and all members of the family. There are several Mens items, items for young adults, children and infants. There is also a very large selection of sweaters and accessories for women and lovely afghans for the home.

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24 Pages. A small book, but full of some wonderful crocheting projects. There are doilies, slippers, a coat set, crocheted vests and yokes, and lace edgings. Another rare book from the fine Columbia Yarn Company

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36 Pages. Aside from a few projects, this edition of the Columbia Cottons series is mostly lovely edgings for linens, curtains, doilies, towels, table cloths, etc. It is loaded with lovely designs and unique techniques such as crochetd edgings using rick rack as a base. There are also many patterns in filet crochet as well. Some of the other patterns include a combing sacque, a mother's apron, infant's pillow and much more!

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36 Pages. This book should be titled "Crocheted Gifts", because everything here would make a wonderful gift for a lucky recipient. There are a wide range of projects here suitable for any crocheting mood. There are bags, such as the Roman Stripe and also the Pantry bag, there are also a number of yokes and collars for Flapper era Lingerie. In addition to this there are edgings for table linens, lovely slippers, delicate infant's caps and doilies. A great book!

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12 Pages. A small collection of 4 lovely sweaters worked in filet crochet. The lovely designs are charted and include all the necessary instructions. This book is a great way to experiment with this type of design without the expense of the bigger, more extensive manuals where they can also be found. Book includes lovely photography of the finished designs.

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28 Pages. This book is one of the best of the era for making the exquisite crocheted bags that you see on the cover.... and it is loaded with them. There are 24 stunning purses, and two other small projects for a wrist purse and a coin purse. A rare and extraordinary edition!

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30 Pages. This lovely book is all about filet crochet, but with a few hidden treasures worked in knitting and standard crochet. For the filet crochet patterns, there are women's sweaters, vestees, slipover coats and a lovely hat. Other patterns include a beautiful pair of sports socks and three beautiful miser's purses.

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48 Pages. This edition is loaded with unique items. There are all sorts of accessories, such as slippers, hats, purses, scarfs and boudoir caps. There are also items for the home such as curtain panels, dainty crocheted baskets and coasters. For the lady's wardrobe, there are crocheted sweaters, spencers, shawl, night gown yoke and girdle.

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49 Pages. This is a wonderful collection of novelties and beautiful linens for the home. There is several patterns for men's neck ties, lovely slippers, yokes and boudour caps for the lady of the house. many items for children, including doll items and lastly there are stunning doilies, centerpieces and edgings worked in Filet Crochet, Cluny Crochet and Tatting.

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65 Pages. In this collection there is a fabulous array of patterns, ranging from the small - napkin rings, slippers, lovely bags and buttons, to larger projects such as sweaters, breakfast jacket, lacy yokes, afghan and a peacock door panel. Although the book is titled 'Lessons in Crochet" there are also knitting patterns included in this edition.

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49 Pages. This edition has some wonderful items for the home and many articles of clothing. Although the title says Crochet lessons, there are several Knitting patterns and a few tatting patterns in here as well. There are some stunning sweaters, bags and purses, vests, men's ties, slippers and even some beautiful aprons. Even a few items worked in Irish Crochet. An excellent look into WWI Americana!

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49 Pages. A beautiful collection of clothing items and many items for the home worked in Standard Crochet, Filet Crochet and knitting. Projects range from the small, such as book marks, necklaces, edgings and doilies to the more elaborate, such as yokes, sweaters, bonnets. A lovely collection of WWI Era handcrafts!

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49 Pages. This book has everything! In addition to the patterns for stunning hats, sweaters, yokes and boudoir caps, there are centerpieces worked in Cluny Crochet, edgings worked in Irish Crochet, filet crochet insertions and motifs. There are also bedspreads, curtains, doilies, aprons plus much more for the home.

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65 Pages. The Corticelli books from the turn of the century had some wonderful patterns, and this edition is no exception. There are many sweaters for every member of the family, as well as wraps, hats, slippers, socks and afghans. There is even a sweater for your dog in this volume!

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49 Pages. This is a beautiful collection of sweaters, hats, slippers, and scarfs for ladies, and lovely children's wear.  Corticelli patterns are stunning, and they often use finer yarns with silk, as this is what Corticelli produced. Although they were designs for the Prohibition era, they are still beautiful examples of fine knitwear for today.

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33 Pages. This edition includes several beautiful patterns for Ladies' sweaters from the Prohibition Era. In addition to these, there are also some lovely wraps and shawls, and lovely coats and sweaters for children. They are worked in both knitting and crochet and there is even a pattern for a beaded silk Miser's Purse.

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61 Pages. This edition is loaded with wonderful projects in knitting and crochet. It is almost exclusively items of clothing for everyone in the home. Some of the items have a military feel to them, such as the cover sweater, and there are others that are quite elegant. The center two pages are even primitively colorized.

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65 Pages. A lovely assortment of World War I era knitted and crocheted clothing and accessories. There is something for everyone in this collection, including ladies' purses and sweaters, items for infants and some beautiful designs for men, including a pair of Men's Bath Slippers.

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56 Pages. Tatters will fall in love with this edition of the Corticelli series because of the huge variety of projects it contains. There are edgings, insertions, medallions, tatted butterfly and initials. In addition to this there are doilies, collars, baby dress, candle shade, baskets, yokes, and much more. Tatters will not be disappointed, there is so much to find here!

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136 Pages. This is unlike any crochet manual that I have ever seen from this era. It contains an endless amount of patterns - well over 100 of them! The work is mainly filet crochet and simple crochet, but there are also tatting patterns and knitted sweaters. Projects include household linens, sweaters, baby's bonnets, shawls, afghns, infant's clothing, collars, hats, yokes and much more. A fantastic book!

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32 Pages. A lovely and classically vintage collection of WWI era sweater and vestee patterns for ladies. The work is in knitting and crochet using a wide array of techniques, including knitted lace and filet crochet. There are many different styles which speak of the transition from the more conservative Edwardian era into the flash and sizzle of the roaring 20's. A quite beautiful collection of 15 designs.

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204 Pages. A truly wonderful collection with many designs that are unique to this edition. Patterns are worked in in both Knitting and Crochet. There is an especially nice assortment of crocheted shawls, as well as afghans, infants items sweaters and slippers. Fleisher's huge manuals are never a disappointment!

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204 Pages. A huge assortment of patterns in knitting and crochet from the early WWI era. There is something for everyone in the family, from dainty slippers and shawls to amazing exotic motifed afghans. Also included is a huge stitch glossary to aid you in creating these wonderful patterns.

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204 Pages. Fabulous edtion of designs in knitting & crochet from the time of WWI. There is a special section in this book devoted to Service Attire and the remainder of the book has a huge assortment of patterns for the entire family.

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192 Pages. A Wonderful collection of Prohibition era knitting and crochet patterns for the entire family. This is a large book with about 200 patterns in it! 
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12 Pages. A stunning collection of WWI era ladies bags and men's neck ties worked in knitting and crochet. All of the designs are shown on a single page in full vibrant color. This is a very rare edition of the wonderful Bear Brand collection.

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49 Pages. Everyone loves the pre-Depression era Novelty items, and this book is loaded with some great designs. There are many purses, some lovely hats, a belt, a necklace, slippers. hanger covers and even some lampshades. Very Rare!

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8 Pages. This is a special edition from the Heminway company that contained beautiful Flapper era swing purses. All purses are worked in crochet and there are several that also include beads in the design.

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28 pages. This book contains a stunning assortment of WWI era fashions for ladies and children.  The garments nine sweaters and blouses for women, a lovely sweater for a young girl, two beautiful purses - one of them worked in beaded crochet.  In addition to all of this there is a turban, fancy hat and three lovely sash belts.

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20 Pages. There can't be a more simple and luxurious way to pamper the man in your life than with a crocheted silk necktie! This lovely edition contains patterns and instructions to make 15 assorted neck ties and one lovely bowtie. The Heminway company was a silk compnay, and all the patterns contained here are written to be crocheted with these lovely silks, but are easily adaptable to cottons or wools.

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39 Pages. This books contains an exquisite, one-of-a-kind collection of stunning garments and accessories from the time of World War I. All of the items are worked in Crochet, Knitting or Tatting, so there is something for everyone here. The garments include a gorgeous Child's crocheted sweater coat,  Lady's knit aviation cap, knitted motor scarf, crocheted Indian style belt, a tatted purse, a crochet boudoir cap, a dress hanger, lovely crocheted ballerina sandals, baby's crochet cap booties and sacque, a crochet luncheon set,  filet crochet lamp shade, two crochet baskets, a baby's crochet booties, cap and carriage set, four lovely crochet purses (not all of them are pictured), and lastly a man's crochet necktie and scarf. A great assortment of quickly made gifts! 

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72 Pages.  If you purchase any book from this series - this is the one you should choose! This edition is jam-packed with amazing one-of-a-kind crochet and tatting projects. There are not just a few purses - there are seventeen of them! In addition to the purses, this book contains dozens of items such as fancy tassels, pillows, button covers, candle shade and assorted edgings. There are also many garments including socks, caps and sacques for babies and children; a tie, scarf and hat for men, as well as camisole, breakfast cap, chemise and more for ladies. This is a wonderful book!

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56 Pages. This is another wonderful book from Heminway that is filled with imaginative projects from the time of World War I. There is a wealth of ideas in these pages, all with well written instructions and beautiful photography of the finished design. The items are worked in Crochet, Knitting and Tatting. For children there are booties pillows, bonnets and caps. Also included are 7 wonderful bags and purses, three adorable fancy hats for girls, necklaces, belts, a girdle and pouch, a beautiful lamp shade in a shamrock design and two pillows with war time motifs. For men there are several neck ties, as well as a scarf and wristers. For women there is a camisole yoke, boudoir cap, patrician robe and a trench vest. Included with all of this are many lovely edgings worked in crochet and tatting.

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32 Pages. A lovely and unique selection of Prohibition Era beaded bags. These unique styles are mostly worked in beaded knitting, however there are a few that are crocheted. Also included are patterns for Victorian beaded Collar, beaded Pendant chain and small coin purses. A fabulous resource for the knitter and beader alike!

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80 Pages.  The first section includes numerous edgings, insertions and motifs, fine delicate crocheted laces for blinds, doilies and tray cloths. The second section is devoted to Linen-Crochet with amazing doilies and supper cloth designs that are trimmed with delicate lace work. The third section is devoted to Filet Crochet, with many lovely designs, many of them Australian themed. This is gorgeous work!

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34 Pages.  Mary Card's creations are exquisite. Whether the design is a simple edging or a grand design for a filetcrochet tea cloth or cushion cover, there is no argument that these are some of the most sophisticated works that you will find.  With beautiful charts for the filet designs and very descriptive instructions for the crocheted Venetian lace edgings, this book is a treasure trove of lovely ideas.

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23 Pages. Mary Fitch books have some of the most elegant filet patterns from the era. She have quite a knack for creating luxury within her designs and this edition is a prime example of her talents. Many of the designs are much like what you see on the cover, which is a filet insertion for a sideboard cover.

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16 Pages. A wonderful selection of Crocheted or Tatted yokes, cuffs, collars and even a boudoir cap show on the cover -  from one of the best needlework designers of the Gilded Age.

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21 Pages. A lovely assortment of sweaters, vests, wraps and even a tea jacket for the fashionable Edwardian lady.There are even two designs for a young girl! The Mary Fitch books were always filled with such elegant patterns - this one has some lovely filet designs such as daisies and roses. There are also several knitted sweaters meant for cooler weather. A lovely book with a gorgeous cover!

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19 Pages. A lovely and informative collection of tatted designs from the Edwardian era. Included are patterns for lovely doilies, runners and table scarfs as well as edgings for towels, appliques for lovely purses and collars. There is also a beautiful infant's cap, a tatted yoke made from medallions, and an elegant breakfast set. The pattern for the cover outfit is also included!

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25 Pages. A fine collection of lovely designs in Filet crochet which includes Edgings and Insertions, the boudoir cap seen on the cover, a stunning napkin case and a crown edging for a pillow case. In addition to this there is a luncheon set which includes a centerpiece, napkins and plate doilies, a lovely sofa pillow and a serving tray and tidy with beautiful cherubs. There are also yokes, tray cloths, centerpieces, bureau scarf and pillow set and lovely pin cushions. A goldmine here!

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26 Pages. A beautiful collection of Crocheted & Tatting Yokes & Collars. Mary Fitch books are excellent resources. The designs are some of the best you will find - and the instructions are easier to follow than most other similar collections.

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$9.95

22 Pages. A stunning collection of Flapper era bags and purses. Collection even includes a very elegant laundry bag, bag pincushions, a knitting bag as well as some really beautiful opera bags. An extremely rare book to find today!

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$16.95

60 Pages. An extremely rare early edition from the WWI era of the wonderful Minerva Collection. In this edition there are a wide range of projects including many sweaters, shawls, wraps and scarfs. There are also some lovely hats, slippers, and jackets. In addition to this there are several wonderful children's clothing items and afghans. Also included are two stunning color pages.

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15 pages. This is a fantastic assortment of WWI era knit & crochet garments for ladies, children and infants.  The projects include:
Baby's Knitted Boot.
Baby's Crocheted Hat, Jacket, Boot & Bonnet.
Lady's Knitted Golf Glove.
Fancy Knittted Stocking for Child
Baby's Crocheted Bib.
Baby's Knitted Glove.
Baby's Knitted Bonnet.
Lady's Crocheted Cap.
Crocheted Hats for Lady's and Children
Baby;s Knitted Jacket.
Lady's Crocheted Slippers

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15 pages. Knitted edgings were not a common thing to find at the turn of the last century. This is what makes this collection so special for knitters. This book contains full instructions to make 18 very lovely knitted edgings and corners. These are lovely designs that are for finishing both lingerie as well as table cloths or other linens. A great resource book for knitters - these types of edgings are not often seen!

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15 Pages. this book contains a gorgeous pattern for a lace border in an Arum Lily design. Also included in this book is another very unique border & corner called "Royal", which  is a crown design with two flags unfurled  above. There is also a caomsole yoke in a very elegant pattern and a lovely triangle insertion. Lovely crochet work!

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$9.95

15 Pages. An elegant selection of 8 decorative crocheted doilies.  There is a wide rage of styles, rangling from the lovely "Teapot, cup & Saucer" worked in filet crochet to the beautiful "Byoria" design shown on the cover. These decorative doilies were very popular a century ago to add an elegant touch and to make a house a home.

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15 Pages. The perfect companion volume to the Needlecraft Journal #134, this lovely book has a matching triangle insertion in the Arum Lily design shown in the earlier edition. There is also a beautiful corner and edging in a Fleur de Lis pattern, a triangle in a "Convolvulus Lace" which matches the "Convolvulus Lace" edging shown in Needlecraft Journal #132. Timeless designs of beautiful crochet work.

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15 Pages. The beautiful Old english art form of smocking is as functional as it is lovely. In the time of the Saxons this technique was used to gather a loose-fitting undergarment with dcorative colors and designs. Later it was used to add decorative stitching around the borders of garments. This book contains designs for childrens pinafores and frocks and a smock-frock work garment for women. Lovely patterns.

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$9.95

15 Pages. This book contains a lovely assortment of WWI era knitted and crocheted clothing for Ladies, Children, Infants or Dolls. These are patterns for comfortable accessories - and necessities for the colder times of the year. Most of the items are lovely items for infants, such as bonnets, bootees, sweaters and a pram cover. For children, there is a sock for a boy and an undergarment vest for a child. For ladies, there is a handsome glove pattern. An excellent collection of period items.

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15 Pages. In this edition of there is a nice selection of crocheted lace edgings for use in making lovely tea cloths or household linens. There is a festive design (shown on cover) called Joy Bells with holidays bells encircling the lace. Also included is a Jasmine lace pattern, a Daisy lace pattern and the Walsall lace with flowers and diamonds.

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$9.95

15 Pages. This book contains an unusual selection of crocheted doilies from the time of WWI. There are a few of the traditional round doilies, with lovely lace borders, but there are also four styles of square dessert doilies that are not normally seen. The filet crochet patterns on the square doilies are a branble leaf, ivy leaf, shamrock and a birch leaf. They are lovely as a set!

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$9.95

15 Pages. In the Needlecraft Journal series are some of the most exquisite examples of Edwardian lace work, and this volume is no exception to this. This edition contains two delicate lace edging & insertion for towels, three very pretty camisole yokes, the "Joy Bells" insertion seen on the cover,  a lovely lace edging & border designed for a bed valance and severl other delicate edges to add that finishing touch to your creations.

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15 Pages. If you are looking for a great book of crocheted gifts - this is the place to start. There are many lovely and obscure items here, such as a safety pin whisk brrom and towel holder, infant's caps, delicate baskets, knitting bags, purse and several boudoir caps and yokes.

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