Vintage Crochet with Mrs. Beeton eBook

PieceWork is pleased to bring you the crochet content from Beeton’s Book of Needlework as an eBook. All of the material presented here is reproduced exactly as it was printed in the 1870 edition. The section with general crochet instructions takes you from foundation chain to crocheted purl stitch.

Plain Foundation Chain. Double Foundation Chain. Purl Foundation Chain. Slip Stitch. Double Stitch. Ribbed Stitch. Slanting Stitch. Cross Stitch. Long Double Stitch. Treble Stitch. Long Treble Stitch. Double Long Treble Stitch. Cross Treble Stitch. Raised Spots. Hollow Spots. Open-work Spots. Raised Treble Stitch. Purl Stitch.   Small Crochet Basket. Couvrette in Crochet. Star in Crochet. Crochet Silk Bag over Rings. Crochet Sovereign Purse. Stars in Crochet. Crochet Purse over Rings. Crochet Brioche Cushion. Daisy Pattern for a Crochet Couvrette. Crochet Lace. Crochet Border. Crochet Insertions. Crochet D’oyleys in Imitation of Point Lace. Work-Basket in Straw and Silk Crochet-Work. Crochet Antimacassar. Tobacco Pouch in Crochet Work. Crochet Rosettes. Crochet Trimming, with Embroidered Flowers worked in Appliqué and Velvet Ribbon. Crochet Garter. Crochet Trimming for a Lady’s Chemise.

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