Historical crochet

Victorian Knitting and Crochet facts are totally fascinating! From lace trimmed collars to delicate home decor, Victorians loved making crocheted and knitted decorations. And can you guess which monarch was the inspiration behind the popularity of our beloved craft? #crochet #knitting #victorian

According to American crochet expert and world traveler Annie Potter, "The modem art of true crochet as we know it today was developed during the 16th ce...

upcycling Archives - Sew Historically

I’m happy to be giving away a FREE e-pattern today for a crocheted corset cover from 1912. Isn’t this just lovely? This is from the April, 1912 issue of Needlecraft Magazine and I remastered the image and made a PDF so you can save and print it. If you do make it, please share a […]Continue Reading...

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The Art of Crocheting

Creating 17th Century collar tassels for period costume and reenactment. How to crochet tassels for a 17th Century falling band collar.

40 CIVIL WAR ERA 1864 CROCHET & KNITTING PATTERNS

Victorian Needle Arts are a series of Handwork Pattern Booklets. Our patterns are modern interpretations of period instructions. Where possible I have included the original inspirational item, pattern or article so that you have documentation for your research. All are designed and selected to help you create items from the Victorian Era ( 1830– turn of the century) with a focus on the Civil War years. VOLUME 2—SONTAGS (Knit and Crochet) These patterns are for simple sontags that hug the…

Knit and crochet sweaters were an everyday garment for active Edwardian girls and women. Edwardian sweaters are still in style today. So knit, crochet or sew your own Edwardian sweater this winter following one of the 25 free antique Edwardian sweater patterns.