Mail Order Crochet

Mail Order Crochet

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These crochet patterns are the Designs of Alice Brooks, Laura Wheeler, Anne Cabot, and others.  These patterns were marketed as newspaper advertisements, or in catalogs between 1933 and 1987.   Readers would send payment and receive the pattern in the mail.  Even though there are over 3200 crochet patterns in this section, it represents just a fraction of those marketed.   Categories are set up to make your browsing easier.  

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  • Vintage Crochet Insertion Edgings Pattern, Peggy Roberts R-2845 Crochet Corners Flowers Illustration

    Handkerchief Crochet Corners Pattern No R-2845

    Peggy Roberts

    $3.99
    Crocheted Handkerchief Corners: This pattern contains directions to crochet four different handkerchief corners four different colors of tatting cotton. The corners, and corresponding edgings are attached to purchased, or handmade, linen handkerchief',...
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  • Vintage Crochet Pillbox Hat Pattern Anne Cabot No 5037 Veiled Crochet Pillbox Hat Pattern Illustration No 5037

    Pleated Pillbox Crochet Pattern Anne Cabot Design 5037

    Anne Cabot

    $3.99
    Crochet Pillbox : This pattern contains directions for crocheting the hat shown. This crocheted design, worked in two colors of Knit-Cro-Sheen is pillbox styled, short and cute; an excellent Jackie O' rendition. The hat has two fold over pleats, tucked...
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  • Long Crochet Cape Pattern, Color Bands, Belled Armholes, Mail Order Design 880 Crochet Cape Pattern Illustration with layout chart Design 880

    Crocheted Cape Pattern Shawl Collar Bell Sleeves Design 880

    Laura Wheeler

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    Crocheted Cape: This pattern contains directions to crochet the cape shown. An attractive piece to add to your fall or winter wardrobe (depending upon locale), featuring a decorative pattern motifs and striped in horizontal rows, elbow length bell...
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  • Vtg Crochet Bolero Pattern in Shell Stitch, Laura wheeler Design 577 Crochet Bolero Layout Chart for Design 577

    Crochet Shell Bolero Pattern Design 577

    Laura Wheeler

    $3.99
    Crocheted Bolero : This pattern contains directions for a crocheted bolero worked in the crazy shell stitch in cotton or yarn. It can be made in two sizes - 32 to 34, or 36 to 38, be working in a different gauge. The bolero, reaching mid back has...
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  • Pineapple jacket Crochet Pattern, Laura Wheeler Design 892 Pineapple Jacket Crochet Pattern Illustration with layout chart

    Womans Pineapple Shell Crochet Jacket Pattern Design 892

    Laura Wheeler

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    Crochet Jacket : This pattern contains directions for crocheting a lacy, shell-stitch jacket of 3-Ply Fingering Yarn. The yoke and fronts are trimmed with pineapples. Pattern includes sizes 32-34, 36-38, 40-42 and 44-46. The official newspaper write-up...
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  • Crochet Double Breasted Coat Pattern, Design 7117 Coachman Jacket Crochet Pattern Design 7117

    Coachman Jacket Crochet Pattern Design 7117

    Alice Brooks

    $3.99
    Crocheted Jacket : This pattern contains directions for making a shawl-collared jacket in an easy rib stitch design made of Knitting Worsted. Buttons are also crocheted. Pattern includes Sizes: 8-10; 12-14 and 16-18. A great looking jacket -- a classic...
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  • Vintage Pineapple Crochet Square Pattern No 3039 Crochet Pineapple Square Pattern Illustration, American Weekly No 3039

    Pineapple Square Crochet Pattern for Cloths Design 3039

    American Weekly

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    Crocheted Square : This pattern contains directions to crochet the square shown. This lovely pineapple design is crocheted in a square that is either 12 or 16 inches square. Use the complete square individually as a doily, or join the squares together...
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  • Large Pineapple Square Pattern Mail Order 821 Pineapple Squares Crochet Material Requirements

    Crocheted Pineapple Square Pattern Design 821

    Laura Wheeler

    $3.99
    Crocheted Square : This pattern contains directions for crocheting a large square worked in the pineapple stitch. One square makes a doily or join squares to make cloths, bedspreads, scarfs and other articles. Instructions include how many squares to...
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  • Strawberry Potholder Crochet Pattern, Anne Cabot 5333 Giant Crochet Strawberry Potholder Pattern, Mail Order 5333

    Crocheted Strawberry Potholder Pattern Design 5333

    Anne Cabot

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    Crocheted Potholder : Quoting the pattern description, because it is just so fun .... " The crocheted potholder is really a giant strawberry in appearance - it's 7 ½ inches long and 7 inches wide. The stem is 2 ½ inches long and the leaves...
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  • Crochet Swan Centerpiece Pattern, Alice Brooks 7132 Crochet Swan Centerpiece Pattern Alice Brooks 7132

    Crochet Swan Centerpiece Pattern Alice Brooks 7132

    Alice Brooks

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    Design 7132 : This pattern contains directions to crochet the centerpiece shown. The centerpiece is a lovely swan in doily lace that measures 13 inches long and is 7-1/2 inches tall. Note the lovely pineapple motif! Upon completion, the crochet is...
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  • Crochet Horns of Plenty Basket Pattern, Mail Order Design 657 Crochet Thanksgiving Basket Pattern Illustration

    Cornucopia Crochet Centerpiece Design 615

    Laura Wheeler

    $3.99
    Crocheted Centerpiece: This pattern contains directions for a crocheted centerpiece shaped into a horn-of-plenty. Centerpiece is crocheted of straw material; sugar starched into shape. It may be used for fruits or flowers, on table or buffet. The Horns...
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  • Fan Feather Crochet Chair Set Pattern, Laura Wheeler Design 584 Crochet Fan Feather Chair Set Pattern Stitch Illustration, Design 584

    Feather Fan Crochet Chair Pattern Set Design 584

    Laura Wheeler

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    Design 584 : This pattern contains directions for a crocheted chair set to be made in No 30 cotton. Set is done in a feather design, with scalloped edges. Use it on a buffet, or as doilies, if desired. The chair back measures 13 x 17 and the armrest is 6...
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