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Creepy Crochet Hatpin Holder from 1913

This hatpin holder should read, “Let me steal your soul while you sleep.” Instead, this was the height of cuteness in 1913. Anyone who crochets…

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Crochet Pattern 1934 Placemat Set

Crochet placemats are easy to make and are great beginner projects. Below is a crochet pattern from 1934 and tells how to can make a…

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Crochet Knit Pattern 1906 Tam Hat

Tam hats were popular back in the early 1900s and they hit the fashion scene in a major way back in the 1980s. Rumor has…

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Crochet Pattern 1906 Baby Tights

The following crochet pattern is for a pair of baby tights for the cold winter months. The original pattern was published in 1906, but that…

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Pattern from 1915 for a Crochet Basket

My grandmother would crochet little baskets every Easter for all of the grandchildren and I wish I still had some of them because they were…

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Crochet Pattern 1907 Baby Boots

Crochet baby boots are generally very easy to make, but if you are looking for a challenge and for something that can be passed down…

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Crochet Handkerchief Edgings From 1917

Early 20th century handkerchiefs were delicate works of art, individualized by caring, loving hands. These crochet edging patterns were originally published in a newspaper in…

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Crochet Doily In Filet Mesh From 1912

Below is the pattern for a crochet doily in filet mesh. The pattern was originally printed in a newspaper in 1912. Crochet Doily In Filet…

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How To Make A 1907 Crocheted Rug

There are many different ways to make crocheted rugs. This method comes from a newspaper article published in 1907 and it is a little different…

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