Star 15: Festive Bells: Great idea for a tree decoration from 1941. Although this is a pattern for festive brooch it can also be made to hang on the tree. Crochet.

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Star 15: brooches-10: Fabulous brooches from 1941 in crochet. Could also be used to decorate Tree if worked in golds and silver, or a hat or bag - lots of ideas for thes little bouquets.

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Brilliant 156: Brooches: A fabulous bright nosegay and simple flower crochet in cotton no 10. From 1940.

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Brilliant 156: Butterfly bows: Great present idea for young girl, from 1940. Crochet butterfly bows for hair, bag, coat or make int tree trim for Christmas.

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Star 15: Necklace set-10: Fabulous vintage crochet pattern from1941 for necklace, braclet and earings, very retro a great idea for Christmas gift.

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Lilly 1200: Earings: What a fabulous selection of earings from 1944 to crochet. There are the pretty drop earings, bottom left, lovely flowers with matching brooch, top centre and the berries and lapel ornament bottom right. All are easy to work and fun to make.

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Lilly 1200: Forget-me-not: Fabulous crochet pattern from 1944. This one is for necklace or collar and a button or brooch.  worked in 30 cotton, very easy and very useful for trimming, jewelery etc.

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Lilly 1200: Hair ornament: Very pretty vintage crochet pattern from 1944 for hair ornament, look great on velvet or satin ribbon to match dress for that special eveing over the festive season.

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Spool 146: Bow and more Bows: Vintage crochet pattern from 1940 for 4 different bows, great selection, lots of uses, great for the Christmas Tree if worked in a frosy white or glittering lurex for a festive look - also look great in sparkling red or gold. Make great gifts, brooches, hair slides, hair bands etc.

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Spool 146: Whirlygig: Fabulous lace flower from 1940, many ways to wear this frothy little flower, infact there are two patterns here a simple flower and the one on the girls lapel

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Spool 146:Skylark: Vintage crochet pattern for collar or necklace from 1940 worked in no 30 cotton, easy to make into a necklace, by adding ties. Individula rosettes could b emade fron silver lurex and hung from Christmas tree.

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Spool 146: Cheerio cherries: Great necklace crochet pattern from 1940 worked in standard embroidery cotton. any colours you liek that will match outfits all year round.

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Spool 146: Black eyed Susans:  Vintage crochet pattern for great necklace from 1940. Worked in no5 cotton. Very pretty and very retro.

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Spool 146: Flip-Flap: Great vintage neck ornament, wear over a plain jumper as a  necklace - great worked in lurex or shiny thread, very retro! Just the thing for this Christmas, could be worked in angora to perk up a winter jumper.

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Spool l46: Three little Bows: Vintage crochet pattern for little bows from 1940. Can be used to decorate dress, blouse, hair, curtain tie backs, CHRISTMAS TREE, etc. Worked in fine 70 cotton and fine hook. Hook conversion chart included.

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USA192 SNOOD-1: Pretty vintage crochet pattern for snood with beads. Worked in no 5 crochet thread, or any that you choose, instructions simple. From 1943

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USA192 SNOOD-2: Pretry vintage snood pattern from 1943  worked in pearl cotton no 5, but you can use any you choose, a lurex thread would be nice. As thread is worked double throug out you can combine wo different types including a lurex or fancy thread.

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Patons 179CR: 2nd Steps In Crochet: Vintage crochet book to follow the one above, a little more advanced but lovely items to be made. 2 cushion covers, lovely afgan (blanket), rug, baby hooded jacket and leggings, childs stripey seaside set of trousers, top and shorts, head bands, caps and head scarf with raised motifs - ALL VERY FUNKY 70's STYLE. Flower power and hippy gear. Lovely short  button through dress, hooded top, funky belts and fringed collar, choker necklace, trims for bags, jumpers etc,(fish, star, butterfly) beadspread, (I had one of those!) Shawl, table cloth and lampshade, mens V neck tunic - very flower power fashion. Some of the designs can be seen on the cover. Book is in great condition 1972

original book as shown SORRY SOLD

Bestway B2881-2:This is the vintage knitting pattern crochet top in double knitting to fit  bust 34"-36" see the CROCHET page for other designs.

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Bronte 645: Great pattern with gifts to knit and crochet. There instructions for crochet shopper, and cushion, an knitted aran bag and belt  and tea cosy and knitted teddy - all great ideas for Christmas or that special birthday or thank you gift. Pattern in good condition, with neat ounch holes at edge as shown in the picture, does not interfer with instructions. 1971

original pattern as shown £2.00

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Emu 3001: Fabulous crochet and knitting pattern for bags and belts and a snood, and a chocker, just right for the coming festive season, worked in glitter cotton, or any fancy yarn that knits to the same tension.  Either bag can be made with a flap or zip fastening if you cannot get the clasps as shown. from the early 1970's in very good condition

colour photocopy £1.99

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Emu 3058: Lovely fine crochet shawls in double knitting or 4ply or mohair.  Approx 66" at the long side. Instructions on crochet at the back. Crease to the centre, wear to edges, but clean and sound 1970's

original pattern as shown £1.99

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Emu 6453: Great gift ideas for this festive season. Crochet slippers, knitted bed socks, crochet bootees and knitted toilet roll holder and scarf holder! From the early 1970's. In good condition uses double knitting and 4ply.

original pattern as shown £2.50

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*Emu 6454: Great vintage crochet pattern for belts, chockers, earrings, hat and knitted cat bottle cover. From early 1970's Pattern in good condition, just a bit of wear to edges.

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*Patons 1159: Very useful vintage knitting pattern for hat and scarf either knitted or crocheted from 1975. Worked in Capstan and aran type wool. Instructions for adult and child. The knitted set is so simple a child or beginner can knit it in no time at all. It is mainly garter stitch with the odd bit of stocking stitch and in thick wool and large needles - great Christmas project, you could even introduce stripes quite easily to make it bright and finish up odds and ends of wool - if you do this make sure they are the same thickness or ply or the knitting will go out of shape.Pattern is in good condition, although it does have a crease across the front.

original pattern as shown £2.00

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*Patons 2182: Fabulous trendy vintage knitting pattern from the 1972 for 3 CROCHET hats  To fit 7-10 years and adult. Worked in thick aran or chunky yarn work tensions quare and change hook if needed to get correct tension. Pattern is in quite good condition, clean and sound just a few creases at edges.

original pattern as shown £1.75

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Patons 6249: Fabulous 1969 mini dress CROCHET pattern with halter back, see below. Worked in 4ply, modern 4ply should work, try a cotton or shiny yarn for that different look., easy to work, great retro look for this summer. to fit 33"-36" bust.Pattern in great condition.

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*Sirdar 2490: Great 1968 crochet pattern for dress-very trendy, make shorter for top over jeans or jeggins to fit 34-38 inch bust in 3 sizes. Use modern 4ply but work tension square to see if hook size needs changing. Pattern in great condition

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Wendy 973: Great 1960s crochet pattern for mini dress (or top) beret and bag with rossettes (optional). To fit 32-36 bust in 3 sizes. Try modern 4ply in a tension soquare and change hook if needed. Pattern is in good condition with a little wear and crease to centre

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*SS-ac-01:  Pretty vintage CROCHET pattern for summer gloves, great for a wedding or garden party. 1950s. To fit glove size 6.5-6.75. in no 10 cotton.

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*SS-ac-02: Great retro vintage knitting pattern for hat and belt CROCHET hat and belt eith tassels - how fab is this? 1950s no 10 crochet cotton, belt adjustabel, hat average head.

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SS-53-01: Great vintage CROCHET pattern for charming hat in angora or modern 4ply. 1953 See CROCHET page for more like this.

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SS-44-6: Great CROCHET bag and hat from 1944 worked in thin parcel string!! How is that for retro economy!

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Sirdar 5769: Fantastic 1960's retro bikini in fabulous stripes, lovely tunic beach top and head scarf. CROCHET in dk to fit 32-38 inch chest Pattern has smal tear at side, but is clean and otherwise sound. For more swimwear go to swimwear pages

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Sirdar 5074: Fabulous triangular shawls, one in crochet one is knitted. Ideal for baby or evening wear. This great pattern has two bags as well, one knitted and one crochet. Worked in 4ply. Early 1970's.

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Sirdar 5939:  A very useful pattern baby shawl, bed wrap for mum and a stole.  The stole is crochet the shawl and bed wrap knitted.  The shawl is kntted in 3ply and measures 48" square, the bed wrap fits 34"-38" bust and is knitted in double knitting.  The stole is crocheted in double knitting also and measures    58".5 long x 50" wide (make 50" long for large shawl) pattern is in good condition. (For more bedwraps see bedjackets and bedwear page)

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Twilleys 1005: Great vintage crochet pattern for Hot Pants from the late 1960's. Pattern showing wear at edges. Great collectors pattern.

original as shown £4.50

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Whitehead 629: Great vintage knitting and crochet pattern for ponchos. aran poncho is knitted with a roll neck. The other style is crocheted as is  the beret. Ponchos to fit 32"-38" bust for the aran one and 26"-30 for the crocheted one. 1969 Good condition

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*BB2- check duo: Great 1970s look for this winter with this stunning cap, beanie and scarf in check. CROCHET From the USA so hook conversion chart will be included. Worked in double knitting or 4ply, change hook to get right tension (gauge).

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*BB7 - bakers boy hat and scarf: 1970 vintage knitting patten for Baker's Boy hat and long scarf - it was popular to have very long scarves in the early 1970s.

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*BB14- Victorian boots: 1970 crochet pattern for funky boots - great for christmas present - warm too! Worked in a thicker yarn probalby similar to aran, work a tension square in yarn you choose to get correct tension for size - it is 4 st to an 1" so more likey to be a chunky yarn. From the USA conversion chart included.

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*Bellmans 1522: Great 1970s vintage knitting and CROCHET pattern for hats and scarves. Fabulous hats on this one, for adult and child (8-11 years) for the CROCHET on and 6-9 years child in the knitted one. Worked in double knitting. Pattern has holes punched at side but they do not interfer with instructions, otherwise clean and bright.

original pattern as shown £2.25

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Bestway 788: vintage knitting pattern for slippers, sandals and handbag worked in extra thick wool rug was used  in the 1940's when this pattern was available.  They are all crochet. Pattern is in good condition, a little yelowed with age

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Bestway 1164: Carpet slippers made from carpet yarn. From the 1930's this pattern has 6 designs for crochet slippers childrens and adults - pre-made soles are suggested, but with alittle ingenuity soles can be crochet, pade from felt and or the soles sold by Patons may fit the patterns - I will get more information on these and post it on site.Pattern in good sound condition, little discoloured with age.

pattern as shown £3.50

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Bestway 1222: vintage 1940's pattern for crochet and knitting slippers. There are instructions for three different pairs of slippers in this pattern - all easy to make and do not need shop vought soles.

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Bestway 1339: Vintage slipper pattern for all the family.  There are crochet slippers for 2-3 years old and knitted styles for 2-8 and adults. 1930's pattern is in good condition.

Pattern as shown £5.50

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Bestway 2344:  This vintage pattern is for 2 hats in CROCHET candlewick cotton is used, this I assume is thicker than the normal cotton used for crochet as a no 5 hook (old sizing) is used. Quick and easy to make. 1950's pattern in great condition.

pattern as shown £3.25

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Bellmans 1233: Fabulous collection of really retro hats from the 1960's 2 crochet and 3 knitted, all in double knitting yarn. Pattern has mark on front where a price disc has been removed, a crease to front and worn edges. To see more ladies hats go to Ladies hats and Gloves page

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*The Spool Cotton Company 57 USA: Great vintage bags to knit and crochet over 35 designs to be crochet or knitted from evening bags, coin purses, school bags, shopping bags, work bags, clutch bags, dolly bags 1935. In good condition, just some wear to edges, and price sticker on front at bottom. Hook and needle conversion chart included. 28pp

original book as shown £15.00

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*The Spool Cotton Company 57 USA -1: These are two of the vintage crochet patterns from the above book. Striped envelope bag 2058 , Reefer bag 2005 also crochet. Both patterns together. Hook conversion chart included.

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*The Spool Cotton Company 57 USA -2: These are two of the vintage crochet and and knitting patterns from the above book. The fair isle knitted zip bag 2051 and the crochet butterfly bag  2064. Both patterns together. Needle and hook conversion chart included.

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Coats & Clark 310: USA: Fabulous book from theUSA 1955. There are 10 different hats from the 1950's in Crochet and 2 knitted hats. There are also 6 matching bags. There are 16 pages and a conversion for hook and needles to uk and metric, work tension (gauge ) to see what type of cotton to use. In good condition with a bit of wear to edges.

original book as shown £6.50

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*Hemmingway Ties -1: This lovely, very rare vintage book comes from the USA in the early part of the 20th century, possible before the First World War, no date. The instructions are for silk ties crocheted in 9 designs. Conversion chart for hook given, work tension square to see what size silk was used, probaly quite a fine one, experiment and have fun with these patterns. Could also be worked in cotton or yarn.

all 9 as one colour photocopy £5.99

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Homecraft 307: Sailor hat worked in string or unpicked wool. CROCHET. Economy series from thre 1940's. Great condition

pattern as shown £2.50

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Jack Frost 48:  Fabulous book of handbags to CROCHET in various mediums from 1945, in fabulous condition, just a few rust  marks on the back pages and wear to the spine, cover a bit loose, large format, feint crease to front. .32 pages all in black and white. This book is from the USA conversion chart included to imperial and metric hooks.There are no tension instructions so trial and error will be the way to go, using modern synthetic yarns, I know one of these yarns used was a plastic thin ribbon like yarn similar to raffia, another one was more tublular - I am sure there are substitutes out there in this wonderful age of crafts.  Cotton may also work - experiment, have fun with this fabulous book with 27 different bags.Very Collectable. Great for college and university students studying fashion and design from the early part of the 20th Century. See below for some of the patterns, others available, email for details.

Book as shown £20 Sorry SOLD but some of the patterns are available as photocopies and pdfs see below, more to come.

pdf of whole book £3.99

Jack Frost 4802: One of the fabulous bags in the book above, crochet in vintage Cordet, Soutache or Kordette,Plasik-Yon try modern yarns similar. Great for the foundation for own design in modern synthetic craft yarn-be brave have a go!1945

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Jack Frost 4812: Yarn used for this lovely bag was as above or Plastik-Yon - presumably a type of plastic yarn! CROCHET 1945

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Jack Frost 4815: Yarn as above, this timeless pattern can be adapted to use mordern craft yarns or cottons, great fun! Great for fashion college design projects! CROCHET 1945

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

original pattern as shown £2.25

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Bestway 1896:  Lovely lacey gloves for that sepecial occassion, fabulous for a wedding or garden party. 1940's CROCHET in rayon, or modern synthetic yarn or fabulous in silk yarn. More crochet patterns coming soon on their own page.

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Pearsall's 358: Knitted and crochet gloves for the summer - just the thing for a summer wedding or christening! Elegant and cheap to make. Pattern in great condition .

pattern as shown £2.25

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