Vintage Crochet For Your Home: Best-Loved Patterns for Afghans, Rugs and More from 1920-1959

by Coats & Clark

Crochet that’s both vintage and modern! Bring the look of the 1920s to 1950s into your home with 30 fabulous designs from the Coats & Clark archives. Whether you enjoy outfitting your rooms in totally retro style or are just adding a beautiful accent from the past to traditional or modern décor, Vintage Crochet for Your Home is full of ideas. From potholders and dishcloths to rugs and afghans, each design has the charm of the original but with modern twist, as each pattern has been re-created using today’s terms and in yarns and threads you can easily find. A basics section for those new to crochet or in need of a refresher is included in the book to help ensure success. And stitch diagrams in addition to written instruction allow you to create the projects in the way that works best for you. With projects for the kitchen, dining and entertaining, bed and bath and, of course, a wonderful collection of throws and afghans, you’ll give your home one-of-a-kind style with Vintage Crochet for Your Home.

Genres: Crochet, Crafts, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 13, 2010

About the author

Coats & Clark publications used to be published and copyrighted under the name Spool Cotton Company prior to 1954.

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful little book, full of a wonderful array of classic designs. The projects all range from Beginner to Intermediate levels of difficulty, with the majority falling in the Easy range. There is a handy crochet basics guide in the back if you need help getting started with crochet for the first time, or just a little refresher. Can't wait to get started making some of these pieces!

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! Vintage patterns are usually what I find at second hand stores and require updating myself. This book uses modern wool, modern terminology and modern colour schemes to update past patterns without doing any of the work myself. I've made several of the patterns enclosed and the instructions are easy to follow and accurate. I would gladly buy a sequel from the same time period.

[Rlygirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the history lesson at the front of this book! And who knew Red Heart, the global yarn brand today came from such humble roots?

This was a fun book. I loved how the original vintage leaflets were shown next to the updated photos made by crafters using modern crochet terminology.

I'll probably be on the lookout to buy this book and add it to my collection!

[Taz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I have slept under all these styles of blankets back in the day

[Kat Davies · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great ideas & patterns, I especially love the vintage ads & photographs for each project.

[Ronnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice

Retro patterns that have been updated in look. Beginner, easy and intermediate difficulty. Think I'll try a few of them.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking for a pattern for a zig zag afghan and bought this book from an online store in the hope that it had a good pattern. It did! This book features vintage patterns with a modern twist. Categories include Kitchen, Entertaining tables, Bed & Bath Decor, and Cozy rooms. It is beautifully presented and has easy to follow patterns and projects. If you are new to crochet or experienced you will definitely find something that will have you rummaging through your yarn stash immediately.

[Aimee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this for Christmas 2012. There are some really great patterns in here, but the instructions are a bit skimpy if you are a crochet beginner like me. Luckily, youtube tutorials came to my rescue and now I am stitching away.

[Elaine Maynard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful projects, vintage with a modern twist. I've earmarked several as future projects!

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely book. I just wish it was in 'Australian' yarn weights as I had to do some fiddling about to adapt the finished size of my blanket to 8 ply.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of creative patterns with updated color ways.