Originally published in the 1900s, How to Do Beadwork is a classic, fundamental book on beading craft, mainly dealing with seed beads. It covers many aspects of beadwork, from stringing beads on a string, weaving with and without a loom, working on canvas, to decorating household items, and knitting & crocheting bead bags.

How to Do Beadwork gives a number of charming beading patterns with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. The book is illustrated with 10 plates and 96 figures, all in black and white.

Whether you are an experienced beader looking for new and exciting projects, a beginner starting to learn the craft from the basics, or a parent seeking attractive home activities for kids, How to Do Beadwork is a treasury of delights.

Contents Covered:

• Preface
• The Beads and Other Materials
• Strung Chains
  • Pale-Yellow Chain
  • Fan-Chain in Black, Green, and Gold
  • Iridescent Pearl and Gold Chain
  • Daisy Chain
  • Golden-Brown Silk and Bead Chain
• Bead-Weaving on a Loom
  • Bead-Loom
  • Chains
  • Fobs
  • Belts
  • Card-Case
• Diagonal Weaving Without a Loom
  • Bead Chain in Two Shades of Blue and Black
  • Side Bag of Ceylon Pearl Beads with Butterfly Design
• Beadwork on Canvas
  • Fringe with Vandykes
  • Beaded Bobbinet
• Primitive Beadwork
• Candle-Shades
  • Candle-Shade of Rose-Pink Beads on Wire
  • Beaded Raffia Candle-Shade
  • Candle-Shade of Green and Opalescent Beads
  • Open-Mesh Band of Beadwork for a Burlap Curtain
  • Burlap Curtain with Woven Bead Design
• Knitted and Crocheted Bags and Purses
  • Crocheted Side-Bag of White Silk with Green Beads
  • Knitted Bead Purse
  • Crocheted Side-Pocket in Black
  • Knitted Purse with Star Design
  • Crocheted Side-Bag in Gray and Black
  • Large Black Crocheted Side-Bag
• Beadwork for Children
  • Bead Loom
  • Indian Shirt
  • Indian Leggings
  • Indian Moccasins
  • Chamois Bag
  • Five Bead Chains

Originally published in the 1890s, this classic lace-making book is a compilation of lace designs in the Victorian Era.

The beginning includes an historical overview of lace-making, followed by detailed instructions on how to make a variety of stitches in lace-making. The book then illustrates 78 fascinating lace designs which are mainly direct reproduction from genuine, handmade modern laces. Although the complete patterns and instructions are not given, those experienced on lace-making should have no difficulty to recreate many projects out of these classic designs.

Contents Covered:

• Lace-Making, Ancient and Modern Methods
• Stitches Used in Modern Lace-Making
• Fancy Braids, Cords, Rings and Buttons
• Designs, Lace Articles, Edgings, Insertions, etc., in Modern Lace
  • Design for a Lace Handkerchief
  • Method of Placing Braid upon Designs
  • Royal Battenburg Lace Bureau-Scarf
  • Point Lace Doily for a Toilet Cushion
  • Battenburg Edging, with Cord
  • Battenburg Insertion, with Cord
  • Design for a Honiton Lace Cap
  • Design for a Corner in Battenburg, Point, or Honiton Lace
  • Doily in "Ideal Honiton" Lacework and Linen Lawn
  • Design for a Corner in Battenburg Lace
  • Battenburg Edging
  • Battenburg Insertion
  • Finger-Bowl Doily of Princess Lace and Linen Lawn
  • Design for Insertion, or a Centerpiece, in Battenburg Lace
  • Queen Anne Tray-Cloth of Battenburg Lace and Linen
  • Design for a Butterfly in Point Lace (Full Size)
  • Design for a Doily or Handkerchief of Point or Honiton Lace
  • "Cardinal's Point" Lace
  • Battenburg Edging and Insertion, with Cord
  • Tape-Guipure Design, Found in an Old Church
  • Battenburg Church Lace
  • English Needle-Point
  • Punch-Glass Doily of Point Lace and Lawn
  • Point Lace Collar and Cuff
  • Design for Table Scarf in Battenburg Lace
  • Apple Design for a Corner in Battenburg Lace
  • Roman Punch-Glass Doily in Point Lace
  • Modern Russian Lace
  • Russian Lace
  • Bow-Knot Design for Modern Lace
  • Princess Lace Doily Design
  • Altar Lace (Battenburg)
  • Battenburg or Point Lace Collar and Cuff
  • Flounce in Battenburg Lace
  • Butterfly Design for Point Lace
  • Venetian Point Lace
  • Butterfly Design for Fine Battenburg Lace
  • Design for Insertion
  • Design for a Lace Border and Corner
  • Design for a Butterfly in Point Lace
  • Italian Lace
  • Modern Venetian Point
  • Design for Modern Lace
  • Corner in Modern Lace
  • Pillow-Sham of Battenburg Lace and Linen
  • Design for Princess or Duchesse Lace Collar and Cuffs
  • English Needle-Point Lace
  • Royal Battenburg Lace
  • Roman Lace (Coral Pattern)
  • Tidy of Battenburg Lace
  • Modern Lace
  • Modern-Point Lace Edging
  • Square in Modern-Point Lace
  • Louis XIV. Curtain-Lace
• Darned Net Scarfs, Kerchiefs, Tidies, Edgings, Insertions, etc., etc., with Designs for the Same and Other Articles
  • Scarf-End of Darned Net
  • Narrow Cuff of Darned Net
  • Corner of Kerchief of Darned Net
  • Tidy of Darned Net
  • Tie-End of Darned Net
  • Darned-Net Edging, with Over-Wrought Stitch
  • Darned-Net Edgings
  • Pillow-Sham of Darned Net
  • Center of Pillow-Sham
  • Section of Pillow-Shams
  • End of Drapery-Scarf of Darned Net
  • Design for a Corner or Square of Darned Net
  • Border for Darned Net
  • Designs for Darned Net
  • Edging of Darned Net
  • Design in Darned Net
  • Design for a Yoke or Section of a Garment in Darned Net

Originally published in the 1941, this vintage pattern book contains instructions for knitting a collection of 24 beautiful sweaters in a variety of styles.

Patterns and instructions for:

• Imported Cashmere Twin Set Pullover No.3501
• Cardigan No.3502
• Saxony Lace Pullover No.3503
• Saxony Blouse No.3504
• Willow Down Rib Cardigan No.3505
• Willow Down Cardigan Blouse No.3506
• Fingering Yarn Twin Set Cardigan No.3507
• Pullover No.3508
• Cable Stitch Blouse No.3509
• Saxony Rib Cardigan No.3510
• Willow Down Jerkin No.3511
• Matching Cardigan No.3512
• Bold Rib Cardigan No.3513
• Two Tone Willow Down Cardigan No.3514
• Fingering Yarn Pullover No.3515
• Fingering Yarn Blouse No.3516
• Willow Down Bolero No.3517
• Willow Down Cardigan No.3518
• Willow Down Sport Cardigan No.3519
• Willow Down Cardigan No.3520
• Fingering Yarn Cardigan No.3521
• Cable Stitch Cardigan No.3522
• English Zephyr Sleeveless Pullover No.3523
• English Zephyr Cardigan No.3524

Originally published in 1950, this vintage pattern book contains instructions for knitting a new collection of 32 beautiful sweaters in a variety of styles.

Patterns and instructions for:

• Ribbed-Front Cardigan Blouse No.4301
• Peasant Blouse No.4302
• Sleeveless Pullover No.4303
• Classic Pullover No.4304
• Striped-Front Pullover No.4305
• Ribbed Classic No.4306
• Ribbed Pullover No.4307
• Fingering Fleece Blouse No.4308
• Cable-Stitch Cardigan No.4309
• Matching Sleeveless Pullover No.4310
• Sleeveless Pullover No.4311
• Matching Cardigan No.4312
• Striped Sport Shirt No.4313
• Crew-Neck Blouse No.4314
• Square-Neck Blouse No.4315
• Novelty Cable-Stitch Blouse No.4316
• Fingering Fleece Pullover No.4317
• Cable-Rib Cardigan No.4318
• Classic Cardigan No.4319
• Long-Torso Pullover No.4320
• Sleeveless Cardigan No.4321
• Fingering Fleece Sleeveless Pullover No.4322
• Tailored Cardigan No.4323
• Sport Yarn Topper No.4324
• Fingering Yarn Twin Set Cardigan No.4325
• Matching Pullover No.4326
• Striped Pullover No.4327
• Imported Fleece Cardigan No.4328
• Speed Knit Pullover No.4329
• Speed Knit Sleeveless Pullover No.4330
• Ribbed Yoke Pullover No.4331
• Ribbed Yoke Cardigan No.4332

Originally published in 1942, this vintage pattern book contains instructions for knitting a collection of 24 beautiful sweaters in a variety of styles.

Patterns and instructions for:

• Fingering Yarn Pullover No.3801
• Fingering Yarn Classic No.3802
• Willow Yarn Fitted Cardigan No.3803
• Willow Yarn Box Cardigan No.3804
• Fingering Yarn Twin Set Cardigan No.3805
• Matching Pullover No.3806
• Fingering Yarn Striped Pullover No.3807
• Ribbed Pullover No.3808
• Fingering Yarn Cardigan Blouse No.3809
• Imported Fleece Blouse No.3810
• Willow Yarn Ribbed Cardigan No.3811
• Willow Yarn Sport Cardigan No.3812
• Willow Yarn Long Torso Cardigan No.3813
• Willow Yarn V Neck Cardigan No.3814
• Willow Yarn Sleeveless Cardigan No.3815
• Willow Yarn Box Cardigan No.3816
• Fingering Yarn Blouse No.3817
• Fingering Yarn Blouse No.3818
• Fingering Yarn Twin Set Cardigan No.3819
• Matching Pullover No.3820
• Crew Neck Sleeveless Sweater No.3821
• V Neck Sleeveless Sweater No.3822
• Imported Fleece Pullover No.3823
• Imported Fleece Sleeveless Pullover No.3824

Originally published in 1945, this vintage crochet pattern book contains instructions for crocheting 27 handbags/purses in many different styles.

Originally published in the 1940s, this hand-knit mitten pattern book contains a variety of mitten designs to knit using two-needles. Styles include classic, thumbless, ribbed, striped, and much more. Mittens for everyone in the family, from mom to dad to kids!

Patterns and instructions for:

• Infants Mittens No.5601, Size 6 Months to 1 Yr.
• Infants Mittens No.5602, Size 6 Months to 1 Yr.
• Thumbless Mittens No.5603, Size 1 to 2 Yrs.
• Classic Mittens No.5604, Size 1 to 2 Yrs.
• Classic Mittens No.5605, Size 3 to 4 Yrs.
• Classic Mittens No.5606, Size 4 to 6 Yrs.
• Ribbed Mittens No.5607, Size 4 to 6 Yrs
• Classic Mittens No.5608, Sizes 4 to 6, 6 to 8 and 8 to 10 Yrs.
• Classic Mittens No.5609, Size 6 to 8 Yrs.
• Norwegian-Type Mittens No.5610, Sizes 6 to 8, 8 to 10 and 10 to 12 Yrs.
• Classic Mittens No.5611, Size 10 to 12
• Cable-Back Mittens No.5612, Sizes 8 to 10, 10 to 12 and 12 to 14 Yrs.
• Braided-Cable Mittens No.5613, Sizes 10 to 12 and 12 to 14 Yrs.
• Speed-Knit Mittens No.5614, Sizes 8 to 10, 10 to 12 and 12 to 14 Yrs.
• Classic Mittens No.5615, Size 12 to 14
• Striped Mittens No.5616, Size 10 to 12
• Classic Mittens No.5617, Size 8 to 10
• Ombre Mittens No.5618, Medium Size
• Ladies Mittens No.5619, Medium Size
• Ladies Mittens No.5620, Medium Size
• Men's Mittens No.5621, Medium Size
• Men's Mittens No.5622, Medium Size

Originally published in the 1950s, this hand-knit sock pattern book contains a variety of sock and anklet designs to knit using two-needles, including classic, striped, cuff, argyle, ribbed, sport, and more. Socks for everyone in the family, from mom to dad to kids!

Patterns and instructions for:

• Classic Socks No.5701
• Striped Socks No.5702
• Children's Socks No.5703
• Children's Socks No.5704
• Swedish-Star Socks No.5705
• Squirrel-Cuff Socks No.5706
• Dancing Doll Socks No.5707
• Twisted Rib Socks No.5708
• Men's Argyle-Type Socks No.5709A
• Argyle-Type Anklets No.5709B
• Men's Argyle Socks No.5710
• English Rib Anklets No.5711
• Cable-Stitch Anklets No.5712
• Ribbed Anklets No.5713
• Novelty-Stitch Anklets No.5714
• Novelty-Rib Anklets No.5715
• Girl's Classic Socks No.5716
• Ombre Socks No.5717
• Girl's Sport Anklets No.5718
• Girl's Sport Anklets No.5719
• Men's Cable-Stitch Socks No.5720
• Men's English-Ribbed Socks No.5721
• Men's Classic Socks No.5722

Originally published in the 1950s, this book presents hand-knitted sock and anklet designs in a variety of styles for men and women. It includes easy-to-follow charts, complete instructions and photos of finished projects.

Patterns and instructions for:

• Diamond Zigzag Socks No.101
• Girl's Ribbon Cable Anklets No.102
• Indian Design Socks or Anklets No.103
• Clock Socks or Anklets No.104
• Chevron Design Socks No.105
• Striped Socks or Anklets No.106
• Striped Argyle Socks or Anklets No.107
• Spiral Socks or Anklets No.108
• Plain Socks or Anklets No.109
• Full Fashioned Socks No.110
• Diagonal Stripe Socks or Anklets No.111
• Cabled Anklets No.112
• Diagonal Stitch Socks or Anklets No.114
• Cabled Socks No.115
• Five Colored Diamond Anklets No.116
• Cable Clock Socks or Anklets No.117
• Marl Anklets No.118
• Slip Stitch Socks or Anklets No.119
• Uneven Cable Socks or Anklets No.120
• Diamond-Link Socks No.121
• Girl's Zigzag Anklets No.122
• Square Dot Anklets No.123
• Ribbed Socks No.124
• Ribbed Tennis Socks No.125
• Socks No.126
• Socks No.127
• Ribbed Ski Socks No.128
• Ski Socks No.129
• Argyle Socks or Anklets No.130

Anne Orr was one of the most famous needlework pattern designers during the first half of the 20th Century, who produced nearly 100 needlework pattern booklets featuring numerous easy-to-follow charted designs for cross-stitch, embroidery, crochet, knitting, tatting, quilting and rug-making.

Originally published in the 1930s, this book presents a number of crocheted household items designed by Anne Orr. It contains charted designs, complete instructions and B/W photos of finished projects, plus illustrated crochet stitches.

Patterns and instructions for:

• Irish Crochet and Popcorn Bedspread
• Filet Luncheon Sets
• Pillow and Bedspread in Combination of Waffle, Spider Web, and Popcorn Stitches
• Mid-Summer Dining-Room Luncheon Set in Fruits
• Pin Wheel Spread
• Sofa Set in a Mid-Victorian Design
• Clover-Leaf Spread
• Table Set with Spider Web and Waffle Stitch
• Irish Crochet Bedspread in Hexagon Blocks
• Simple Lary Table Set
• Horn of Plenty Set
• Filet Spread Combined with Other Stitchery
• Crocheted Rugs
• Chair Backs and Antimacassars
• Pillow or Spread in Heart Design
• Pillow to Match Leaf and Popcorn Spread
• Foreign Crocheted Table Scarf (Round Medallions and Tassels)
• Useful Edgings