Butterick Irish Crochet
Spiral Bound Book Republication™
Originally Published - 1912!
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Up for bid here is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Spiral Bound Book Republication™ "Butterick Irish Crochet!" A great authentic instructional source and from a non-smoking home! This 64 page item covers the gentle art of using crochet hooks and various threads (silk, linen and cotton) to make the daintiest (but also amazingly sturdy) decorative lace for home and clothing. (Original not for sale)
Our new line of Spiral Bound Book Republications™ oh-so-conveniently lie flat while in use!
This is a unbelievably nice touch if you have every tried to read a pattern's instructions while your hands are full of your in progress project. As an avid needleworker myself my personal experience prompted my choice of spiral binding for it's ease-of-use alone. I bet you'll love it too!
Our customers say:
"Fantastic, wonderful book, scads of ideas, easy to read, great shape. Thanks!"
This item includes scores and scores of antique, original patterns from Ireland beautiful culture! All patterns included are shown in the listing collage. It goes into great detail in recommending the types and sizes of thread, hooks and needles to use per each project. This book will keep you busy a long time making beautiful dainty lace items for you and yours, as gifts or items to sell!
An excerpt:
"In ALL development of the art of the hood there is nothing more beautiful than Irish crochet. When well made, it is fit for a queen's use on the most ceremonious occasion, nor is it to be despised by ordinary mortals as an heirloom worthy to be handed down from generation to generation."
Contents:
Irish Crochet Insertions, Laces and Motifs
Insertion #1
Insertion #2
Insertion #3
Insertion #4
Insertion #5
Insertion #6
Insertion #7
Insertion #8
Insertion #9
Rose Insertion
Rose Edging
Rose Motif (large)
Rose Motif (small)
Pine-cone Motif (small)
Pine-cone Motif (large)
Pine-cone Insertion
Pine-cone Edging
Shamrock Edge (baby)
Shamrock Edging (wide)
Shamrock Insertion
Shamrock Motif (small)
Shamrock Motif (large)
Insertion Border
Baby Irish Insertion
Rose and Shamrock Insertion
Leaf Motif
Grapes
Leaf
Stem
Leaf Edge
Round Motif
Wide Banding in Irish Crochet
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 1
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 2
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 3
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 4
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 5
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 6
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 7
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 8
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 9
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 10
Decorative Irish Crochet Figure 11
A Scroll Motif
An Irish Crochet Collar-and Cuff Set, includes:
Conventional Figure
Shamrock Spray
Flower and Stem
Rose Motif
Filling
Border
Small Round Collar, includes:
Figure 1
Figure II
Figure III
Irish Crochet Chemisette and Cuff - Motif in Baby Irish, includes:
Buttons
Filling
Border
Irish Crochet Chemisette and Cuff - Motif in Daisy Design, includes:
Daisy Design (small)
Daisy Design (large)
Filling
Border
Irish Crochet Chemisette and Cuff - Motif in Baby Irish, includes:
Clover Leaf with Three Sprays
Grapes
Rose Border
Collar and Cuffs in Shamrock, Rose and Thistle Design, includes:
Rose, with Leaves
Rose
Rose Leaf in Pennant
Leaf
Thistle
Shamrock Border around Collar and Cuffs
Irish Crochet Stock Collar, includes:
Leaf I
Leaf II
Wheel in Center
Wheel for Tab
Large Wheel for Center
and Tab Edge for Border
Round Collar with Stole Ends, includes:
Trefoil Clover
Daisy Spray
Cape Collar in "Baby" Irish, includes:
Motif with Shamrock Center
Motif with Solid Circle
Center Motif with Three-sided Open Center Border
A Rosette Motif
The Passion Flower Motif
Irish Crochet Neckwear, includes:
Rose Motif
Daisy Motif
Pineapple Motif
Wheel Motif
Triangular Motif
Star Motif
Circular Motif
Collar and Cuff Set in Baby Irish Crochet, includes:
Rose Motif
Shamrock Motif
Star Motif
Filling
Border
A Large Collar with Eight New Motifs, includes:
Eight Motifs
Filling
Border
Yoke Set Made of Crochet Motifs, includes:
Triangular Motif
Filling
Border of Yoke
Pointed Yoke and Cuff, includes:
Eight Floral Figures
Rose Motif in Baby Irish
Baby Cap
Baby Bootees
Bag of Rose Motifs with Tassels
Dutch Collar of Rose Motifs and Jabot
Some Simple Filling Stitches
Picot Filling
A Knot-Stitch Filling
Another Picot Filling
Yoke for Baby's Dress in Baby Irish Crochet, includes:
2 Motifs
Border for Neck
The Cloues Knot
Ring Motifs I II III IV
Crochet Edgings for Doilies
Edging #1
Edging #2
Edging #3
Edge for Centerpiece Doily
Luncheon Set, includes:
Small Doily
Medium Doily
Large Doily
Doily #1
Doily #2
Plain and Fancy Leaflets
Leaflet #1
Leaflet #2
Leaflet #3
A Narrow Insertion (Baby Lace)
Irish Crochet Revers, includes:
Shamrock (large)
Shamrock (small)
Filling
Collar in Irish Crochet, includes:
Leaves
Grapes
Vines
Irish Crochet Neckwear, includes:
Bow with Tab
Edging
Stole Tie, includes:
Edging
A Side Frill Jabot, includes:
Rose Motif
A Stock Collar, includes:
Daisy
Scalloped Ring
Foundation Rings for Daisies
Edging
Dutch Collar in Irish Crochet, includes:
Large Floral Motifs
Large Daisy Motif
Petal Motifs
Stem Motif
Half Daisy Bud Motif
Bud Stem
Leaf
Three-Leaf Spray
Roses
Small Single Leaves
Edge for Collar
Round Irish Crochet Hatpin with 7 Roses
Square Irish Crochet Hatpin with Rose and Shamrocks
Round Irish Crochet Hatpin with Single Rose
Irish Crochet Bag (6.5x7.5 inches), includes:
Beading
Various Floral and Leaf Motifs
Crocheted Hand-bag with Crocheted Tassels
Crocheted Coin Purse
Irish Crochet Standing Collar with Shamrock, includes:
Roses and Leaf Spray Motifs
Irish Crochet Coat Set with Roses
Coat Cuff with Roses
Pincushion, includes:
Floral and Leaf Spray Motifs
Beading and Frills
Large Irish Collar, includes:
Rose (large, medium and small)
Lilly of the Valley
Shamrock
Butterfly
Blackberries
Blossoms
Ferns
Grapes
Mistletoe
Holly
Various Leaf Motifs
As you can see from the contents and the listing collage there are scores and scores of ANTIQUE IRISH CROCHET instructions and photo plates for making these delightful lacey items and motifs!
The ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! These are beautiful items and sure to delight you and yours! These instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience needleworker will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.
The antique and vintage threads, hooks, etc., can be found online quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! Or, of course, you can utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a nearby fabric, craft or hobby store.
The Spiral Bound Book Republication™ you will receive is representative of the types of handicraft expertise of earlier genteel and feminine American and European culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of enjoyment recreating antique needlework items for yourself or others dear to your heart just the way your great-grandmothers did!
You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come.
You will appreciate the attention we have taken in providing you with a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that will be use for many years to come...
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