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Free Easy Crochet Patterns

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:28 -0500

It's been said that crocheting began in the 1800s and grew in popularity in Europe. Many folks think that crochet began way before the 1800s, claiming that it was seen during ancient Egypt and during the Church establishment. For the moment, no evidence exists to prove those claims.

One of the reasons for its popularity is that it's very easy to do and there's no reason to purchase expensive tools. There are a number of resources available to help people begin their crocheting with instructions on how they can design beautiful crochet patterns. If you're not keen on purchasing crocheting books, you can utilize the Internet to locate resources on the various techniques and patterns, all without any cost to you.

In addition to the free easy crochet patterns here at FreeVintageCrochet.com, here are five additional popular websites to assist you in finding crochet patterns

Afghan Crochet Patterns

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:59:06 -0500

The Popularity Behind Afghan Crochet Patterns

The afghan crochet patterns are one of the most highly recognizable products in crocheting. In fact, you might recognize something in your home as being an afghan product. After all, families often have afghan blankets that are handed down in families from generation to generation because they're durable and fashionable.

Why is that? It's the way the material was created. Afghans are created through the outstanding techniques of crocheting. The designer, using an array of crochet stitches and careful manipulations, can think up a number of different afghan crochet patterns. And, it's because of the number of different afghan crochet patterns that are made that make afghan crochets such wonderful products.

Beginner Crochet

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:58:15 -0500

Beginner Crochet Tips: What You Need To Know To Create Beautiful Crochet Pieces

People have long speculated that crochet and knitted items lasted during imperialism's early period. The main source of living for many communities of the era was this type of industry, with most folks of the middle class society purchasing the products.

In the past, crochets were used to identify a person's status in society. This culture was often practiced by the royals who could afford to purchase lace products, which cause the value of all crochet products to drop.

Some folks have hypothesized that crocheting and knitting came about during the old practices of people living in the countries of South America, China and the Middle East. Many folks think crochet was practiced by the early cultures to flex the forefinger's muscles. In fact, this theory was widely accepted by craft historians due to the absence of any artifact crochet products as evidence of the conventional practices.

Afghans Knit and Crochet - 14 PATTERNS!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:48:51 -0500

Afghans Knit and Crochet, Book 127, in 1961 reproduced and published. Basket Knit pattern stitch, Chocolate Covered Cherries recipe, Stripe Knit Baby Cap and Garter Stitch Baby Hat patterns, Red Heart Yarn.

We finished reproducing Afghans Knit and Crochet, originally published by Coats and Clark, Book 127. FOURTEEN (14) afghan patterns - three knit afghan patterns and eleven crochet afghan patterns. Patterns include: Windmill Afghan, Sea Foam Afghan, Bold Braid Afghan, Golden Grain Afghan, Shaded Chevron Afghan, Tulip Garden Afghan, Roman Stripe Afghan, Rose Trellis Afghan, Snow Queen Afghan, Granny's Heirloom Afghan, Wild Berries Afghan, Mexicana Afghan, Queen of Hearts Afghan, Palette Afghan.

Quick Treats in Crochet - 20 PATTERNS!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:13:57 -0500

Quick Tricks in Crochet, Book 267, in 1950 reproduced and published. Overshot Double Crochet stitch, Pumpkin Pie French Toast recipe, Chocoholic Mysteries, Alien Pillows and Pillow Party pillow patterns.

We finished reproducing Quick Treats in Crochet, originally published by Clark's O.N.T. J&P Coats, Book No. 267, in 1950. Patterns include: Rose Kitchen Set, Candy or Nut Cup, Daffodil Hanger, Fuschia Hanger, Gladiola Curtain Tie-Back, Daisy Chain Curtain Tie-Back, Shade Pull Doll, Hat and Bag Set I, Hat and Bag Set II, Circular Handkerchief Edging, Floral Slippers, Bridal Garter, Jewelry Set, Hot Plate and Platter Mats, Plate Ruffle, Dish Cloth Apron, Salad Set Pot Holder, Boutonniere, Headband or Belt, Basket Towel Set.

Bedspreads to Knit & Crochet - 14 PATTERNS!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:16:17 -0500

Bedspreads to Knit and Crochet, Book 166, in 1941 reproduced and published. Crochet Star Stitch, Winter Coloring Pages, Twisty Lace Scarf knit pattern, Sensational Lace Scarf crochet pattern, Crochet Threads.

We finished reproducing Bedspreads to Knit & Crochet, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company, Book No. 166, in 1941. Patterns include: Keepsake Bedspread, West Wind Bedspread, Cockle Shells Bedspread, Nosegay Bedspread, Cameo Bedspread, Irish Melody Bedspread, Coquette Bedspread, Golden Age Bedspread, Quick Work Bedspread, Land o' Cotton Bedspread, Maker of Magic Bedspread, Dawn o' Day Bedspread, Traditional Bedspread, Pineapple Popcorn Bedspread.

Socks Socks Socks & Mittens, Too - 23 PATTERNS!

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:21:51 -0500

Socks Socks Socks and Mittens Too, Book 169 reproduced and published. Q-Tip Snowflakes craft, Grape-BBQ Little Smokies appetizer recipe, Self Striping Knit Socks pattern, Crochet Colorful Socks pattern, Pepperoni Hearts valentine idea.

We finished reproducing Socks Socks Socks and Mittens, Too, originally published by American Thread Company, Star Book 169. Patterns include: Four Needle Socks, Four Needle Mittens, Single Cable Socks, Double Cable Socks, Single Cable Mittens, Double Cable Mittens, Knitted Glove, Add-A-Square Mittens, Knitted Twist Socks, Matched Set Knitted Scarf, Matched Set Knitted Mittens, Matched Set Knitting Socks, Sport Set Socks, Sport Set Mittens, Sport Set Cap, Diamonds and Argyles, Argyle Socks, Two Needle Mittens, Two Needle Socks, Child's Crocheted Mittens, Ladies' Crocheted Mittens, Mock Cable Socks, Mock Cable Mittens.

Tops in Togs for Babies - 11 PATTERNS!

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:19:33 -0500

Tops in Togs for Babies, Volume 1, in 1947 reproduced and published. Origami Pelican craft, Kids Crossword Puzzles, Baby Hat patterns, Valentine's Day gift idea, Piece of Cake Mystery Series.

We finished reproducing Tops in Togs for Babies, originally published by American Thread Company, Book 82, in 1951. ELEVEN (11) crochet baby patterns. Patterns include: Little Stranger Infant Sacque, Small Fry Infant Set, Bonnie Lassie Infant Set, Glamour Girl Infant Set, Snow Drop Infant Set, Miss Suisie Tip Top Infant Set, Frosty Eskimo Infant Set, Dainty Miss Infant Set, Little Bo Peep Infant Set, Little Boy Blue Infant Set, From Top to Toe Infant Set. 15 pages, 1947.

Beautiful Beautiful Afghans - 10 PATTERNS!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:44:49 -0500

Beautiful Beautiful Afghans, Star Book 82, in 1951 reproduced and published. Valentine Wreath craft, Chocolate Covered Strawberry recipe, Heart Afghan patterns, Valentine's Day gift idea.

We finished reproducing Beautiful Beautiful Afghans originally published by American Thread Company, Book 82, in 1951. TEN (10) crochet afghan patterns. Patterns include: Flower Afghan, Indian Stripe Afghan, Square Dance Afghan, Shawl Afghan, Chevron Afghan, Granny Afghan, Victorian Afghan, Crocheted Fan Afghan, Two Toned Reversible Afghan, Charleston Garden Afghan. 15 pages, 1951.

Rugs - 14 PATTERNS!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:42:32 -0500

Star Book Rugs, Star Book 51, in 1947 reproduced and published. Heart Bouquet craft, Valentine Hat crochet pattern, Crochet Box of Chocolates pattern, Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries.

We finished reproducing Star Book Rugs, originally published by American Thread Company, Book 51, in 1947. FOURTEEN (14) crochet rug patterns. Patterns include: Sculptured Block Rug, White Numdah Rug, Sectional Tufted Rug, Loop Stitch Border Rug, Lazy Daisy Loops Oval Rug, Lazy Daisy Loops Circular Rug, Marine Rug and Seat Cover, Kitten Rug, Tapestry Rug, Americana Rug, Ring Around 'o Loops Rug, Two Tone Modern Rug, Colonial Squares Rug, Woven Rug. 16 pages, 1947.

Star Variety Show - 17 PATTERNS!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:40:46 -0500

We finished reproducing Star Variety Show of Knitted and Crocheted Models, originally published by American Thread Company, Book 21, in 1942.

Patterns include: Slippers, Bed Jacket, Cable Stitch Cardigan, Knitting Bag, Initial Knitting Bag, Shopping Bag, Irish Crochet Jabot, Cardigan, Crocheted Penguin, Man's Sleeveless Sweater, Knitted Scarf, Man's Knitted Glove, Daisy Chair Set, Chair Set, Porch Luncheon Set, Table Cloth, Doily, Ruffle Doily, Crocheted Basket, Diamond Potholder, Star Potholder, Round Potholder, Twisted Necklace, Bed Socks, Slippers, Child's Purse, Child's Beanie, Zulu Doll, Man's Mittens, Dress Up Collar and Cuffs, Corded Handbag, Pom Pom Handbag, Crocheted Gloves, Knitted Glove with Crocheted Cuff, Ring-Necklace-Bracelet & Belt, Shell Necklace & Bracelet, Daisy Necklace & Bracelet. 30 pages, 1942.

Sweaters for Boys & Girls - 42 PATTERNS!

Sat, 07 May 2011 14:04:10 -0400

We finished reproducing Jack Frost's Sweaters for Boys and Girls, Volume 46. Forty-two (42) vintage kid's sweater patterns to knit. 23 pages, 1944.

Socks and Mittens - 24 PATTERNS!

Sat, 07 May 2011 14:02:56 -0400

We finished reproducing Socks and Mittens, Fashions in Wool, Hilde Volume 77 Twenty-four (24) vintage mittens and socks patterns to crochet and knit. Twenty-four knitting patterns - socks and mittens. Mittens Medium, Pattern Socks, Polka Dot Socks, Cable Clock Socks, Two Tone Cable Clock Socks Childs Socks, Ladies Anklets, Childrens Mittens, Cable Mittens, Ladies Angora Mittens, Mens Gloves, Scarf, Childs Knee Length Cable Sock, Knee Length Cable Socks, Knee Socks, Mens Checked Socks, Ladies Checked Anklets, Childs Checked Socks, Mens Cross Pattern Socks Spiral Socks Without Heel, Plain Socks, Anklets, Bedsocks, Knee Caps. 23 pages, 1953.

Doll Delights in Crochet - 14 PATTERNS!

Sat, 07 May 2011 14:02:20 -0400

We finished reproducing Doll Delights in Crochet, Volume 7422, with permission from Plaid Company. Fourteen (14) vintage doll patterns. Included in the Doll Delights pattern book are the following patterns: Baby in Bunting, Bonny Baby, Bag for Baby, Baby Soft, Pilgrim John, Mr Claus Pot Holder, Mrs Claus Pot Holder, Santa in Stitches, Little Miss Puppet, Baby in a Blanket, Bunny Girl, Kutie Kewpie, Jolly Joe the Clown, Ruffles the Clown. All designs © 1981 Plaid Company.

Toys - 9 PATTERNS!

Sat, 07 May 2011 14:01:38 -0400

We finished reproducing Toys..., Star Book 39. NINE (9) vintage crochet toy patterns. Included in the Toys... leaflet are the following toy patterns: Crocheted Teddy Bears, Humpty Dumpty, Pompom Cats and Kittens, Crocheted Lambs, Crocheted Pigs, Hens and Baby Chicks, Jack and Jill, Crocheted Frogs, Crocheted Horses. 1945, 22 pages.

Easy-to-Knit Stitches - 104 PATTERNS!

Sat, 07 May 2011 11:11:24 -0400

We finished reproducing the Knitting Primer, Volume 34. ONE HUNDRED (100) easy-to-knit stitches plus instructions for FOUR (4) sampler afghans reproduced with permission from Plaid Company.