American Thread Co

The Diamond Bolero: This pattern contains directions for knitting the garment shown. A pretty piece with rounded front that are just below breast level. A diamond motif pattern stitch runs in nicely...

Crochet Tablecloth : This pattern contains instructions for crocheting the cloth pictured. This pattern was marketed by American Thread under leaflet 82-1-140 back in the 1950's under the name of...

Knitted Doily : This pattern contains directions for knitting, crochet edge, the doily shown. This doily is knit in 74 rounds using Crochet Cotton and a No 7 Crochet Hook with an inner scalloped...

Doily Treasure: This pattern gives directions to crochet the doily pictured. The pattern was issued as American Thread Leaflet No 121, estimated age early 1950's, based on paper quality. The doily,...

Dot Dot Dash: This pattern contains directions to crochet the rug shown, as well as detail on the fringe. The design, vintage 1950 from American Thread, is worked in Heavy Rug Yarn. Make the rug in...

Ruffled Doily : This pattern contains directions to crochet the doily shown. This lovely piece starts with a 12 point star as the central motif. The star is surrounded by a small raised ruffle, open...

Junior Hi : This pattern contains directions to crochet the outfit pictured. This set is sized for the 7 or 8 inch doll, slightly chunky, that was most popular in the 1950s/60s. The set was named...

It's a Toy, It's a Seat ... It's a Duck. Okay, maybe it's just a lot of fun for a kid. This big duck is a crochet pattern. Make it up just for the fun of it and watch the surprise and delight on the...

Knitted Afghan : This pattern gives directions for knitting the afghan pictured. This design, worked in Knitting Worsted is worked in squares that are joined to form an afghan that will measure 51 x...

Baby Set : This pattern contains directions to crochet the little set shown. This pattern is a great selection for the 'newer' crochet artist ... a relatively easy crochet that still ends with a...

Crocheted Afghan : This pattern contains directions to crochet the afghan shown. A bright piece in five different colors, it uses five different pattern stitches all bordered by a black band. The...

Mini Square : This pattern contains directions to crochet the garment pictured. Whether you might call this a mini dress (as done by American Thread, vintage 1960s), or a long tunic, you really...

Coral and White : This pattern has instructions to knit the sweater pictured. Loose fitting and casual, the sweater features a casual two color checked pattern stitch, waist length and wide ribbing...

Cable Afghan : This pattern contains instructions for knitting shown. This is a fairly easy pattern that is worked in three colors of Knitting Worsted. The instructions are for 2 knitted panels, that...

Prince Charming:  This pattern gives directions to crochet the bedspread shown.  This is a super easy pattern, perfect for the beginner.  It is made up of block motifs which are layed...

Crocheted Afghan : This pattern contains instructions to crochet the afghan pictured. This is an easy pattern, perfect for beginners skill practice. Crocheted in three complimentary colors of...

Happy the Clown: This pattern contains directions to crochet and embroider the rug shown. A happy piece, perfect for a kids room, or perhaps leave the fringe off and hang on the wall. The rug is...

Crocheted Fringed Block Pullover : This pattern contains directions to crochet the pullover shown. A nice sweater and a great pattern for beginners to practice their skills. The pullover is made up...

Crochet Blouse Pattern:   This pattern contains directions to crochet the blouse pictured.   This is a very easy pattern, originally published in a 1940's Beginner Manual. ...

Crocheted Cardigan : This pattern contains directions to crochet the cardigan shown. This is an easy crochet; perfect for beginners ready to tackle a cardigan. The crochet cardigan is made of 4 inch...