Learn How To Crochet

Learn How Book

If you're sitting there wishing you could make beautiful crocheted things, but you don't know how, take heart. Once sold in dime stores all across America, this beloved book has taught thousands how to crochet... now you can learn too!

(NOTE: The comments, instructions and patterns on these pages have been scanned from the crochet section of the "Learn How Book" Due to the amount of space required, not all practice patterns for all stitches have been posted. We've included our own Table of Contents below for easy reference.

Crocheting, knitting, tatting, and embroidery have a long and interesting history. Since very early times, they have been used to create decorative accents for clothing and beautiful accessories for the home.

The designs and patterns of today are more attractive than ever. This book was prepared so that the modern young woman of today might learn these crafts in a simple, attractive way. Like all the arts, they must be understood to be enjoyed.

The stitches she will learn are the words with which she will be able to express her skill. The greater her vocabulary, the wider her range of expression. With her knowledge she can combine her imagination and ingenuity to create new patterns or to adapt old ones and so give color and meaning to modern life.

Hints On Crochet	Popular Stitches
Crochet Threads Crochet Hooks Guage Blocking Laundering Crochet Finishings Abbreviations in Crochet	Shell Stitch Popcorn Stitch Cluster Stitch Star Stitch Afghan Stitch
How To Crochet	Free Practice Patterns
Chain Stitch Single Crochet Double Crochet Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch Increasing and Decreasing Treble Double Treble Triple Treble Filet	Calot (Star Stitch) Change Purse (Single and Double Crochet) Envelope Purse (Star Stitch) Filet Cloth
Back to Antique Crochet	Continue Learning

	Calot	Filet Tray Cloth
Book No. 170 - Price 10 Cents The Spool Cotton Company, 1941	Envelope Purse	Change Purse