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Vintage Crochet Pattern Collection!

September 26th, 2010

317 one-of-a-kind vintage crochet patterns that are over 100 years old!

If you love to make vintage crochet designs, but find that good patterns are difficult to find, then this could be the best website you’ve ever surfed into!

I’ll be honest, I love crocheting and knitting…unfortunately I’m not very good.  I’m definitely still a beginner, but what I’ve found frustrating is the patterns I find are all the same, boring stuff, over and over.  Have you noticed the same thing?  Once in a blue moon you might find a great vintage pattern that actually has some bit of personality, but it ain’t easy.

So, I took it upon myself to find some awesome vintage crochet designs.  It wasn’t easy, it took several months to compile the collection that is here…but I succeeded!  And I’m offering this package to you, so you can spend your time crocheting, not looking for patterns!

You Won’t Find Anything Else,
Like This Great Collection,
Anywhere Else!

How do I know?  Because I looked (and looked and looked). Don’t get me wrong, I’m definitely not a crochet expert.  In fact, like I said, I have more enthusiasm than actual talent.  But what I am good at is finding amazing resources…like the antique books that contributed to this collection of crochet patterns.

All of the fantastic patterns in this collection are over 100 years old!  That’s why I call them *true* vintage crochet patterns.  There are hundreds here…all from the turn of the century…last century :)

Make Incredible Crochet Creations
That None of Your Friends Has Seen!

Here are just a few of the possibilities you’ll discover with this collection…

  • Create a one-of-a-kind Bridal Purse, for yourself, or for a gift…
  • Pamper that New Baby with a Beautiful Bassinet Counterpane!
  • Crochet Unique Anti-macassars to Complement Your Antiques…
  • Make Fantastic Netted Purses, to keep or to sell!
  • Craft Point Collars, to Personalize Your Blouses and Jackets…
  • Make Beautiful Crochet Insertions for Your Patterns!
  • Crochet Elegant Pincushions…
  • Make Stunning Window Curtains!
  • Never be plaqued again by loose tobacco, with your own delicate crocheted tobacco bag…(ok, that’s a bit of a stretch, but I couldn’t resist :)
  • Create Treasured Afghans for Family Members!
  • Make Stunning Sofa Pillows…
  • Crochet one-of-a-kind Smoking Cap to match your Tobacco Bags!  (ok, still couldn’t resist)
  • Make the Bride-to-be that you know a Pair of Lady’s Half-Hand Mitts…
  • Hand-Crocheted Garters?  Can’t Find Those in Victoria’s Secret!
  • Create Your Own Magnificent Parasol…
  • Make Fido his own Hand-Crafted Dog Collar (It’s in Volume One!)
  • Crochet a Beautiful Lady’s Cape…
  • Learn Evermore Patterns for Lace!

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