Crochet Collection

Book of patterns: Women & War - How to knit and crochet
Book of patterns: Women & War- How to knit and crochet, articles neccesary to the Health and Comfort of our Soldiers and Sailors. Associated with World War One, Home Front (1914-1918). Date: 1918

Young woman working on a piece of crochet
2602722 Young woman working on a piece of crochet.; (add.info.: Young woman working on a piece of crochet. Engraving, Paris, 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman holding hair-pin crochet work
2602734 Woman holding hair-pin crochet work; (add.info.: Woman holding hair-pin crochet work. Illustration by George John Pinwell (1842-1875), London, 1869.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Blursbyai Ilp24 22e Poster 40x60
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Blursbyai Ilp24 22d Poster 40x60
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Blursbyai Ilp24 22c Poster 40x60
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Blursbyai Ilp24 22b Poster 40x60
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Colorful digital grandma squares I
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Colorful digital grandma squares IV
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Peach digital grandma squares I
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Colorful digital grandma squares III
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Colorful digital grandma squares II
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Colorful digital grandma squares I
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Granny squares blanket in blue
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Granny squares blanket in blue
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Granny squares blanket
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Granny squares blanket
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Granny Square
Emma Make

Sunday Morning, 1865-1868. Creator: Hendrick Jacobus Scholten
Sunday Morning, 1865-1868

The Blind, Interiors of Library - Institute of The Blind, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
The Blind, Interiors of Library - Institute of The Blind, 1912. Knitted/crocheted items for sale

Doily, c. 1939. Creator: Frank Nelson
Doily, c. 1939

Bag, United States, c. 1840. Creator: Unknown
Bag, United States, c. 1840

Formula 1 1970: Canadian GP
CIRCUIT MONT-TREMBLANT, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20: A driver in the support paddock crocheting whilst sat on her car during the Canadian GP at Circuit Mont-Tremblant on Sunday September 20, 1970, Canada

Knitted Waterfall - Crochet
Vertigo Artography

Doily Peaks - Snow Crochet
Vertigo Artography

Crocheting
Miroslaw Prybinski

Actress Julie Goodyear, Bet Lynch in Coronation Street, on holiday in Portugal. 18th August 1983

Coronation of King Charles III crochet post box topper, Jersey, Channel Islands

A toilet with fluffy pink seat cover and rug

Womens shingle cap 1929
Shingle cap, made of crocheted silk, with a choice of colours. Date: 1929

Silver crochet vest top with skirt (Top Shop), December 1997

Spider webs covered in morning dew drops are seen in Richmond Park, south west London, Britain September 1, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Two models discuss the simply lovely crochet yarn, an advert for Ardern's Lustrous Crochet Date: 1918

Two models discussing a fabric held out by the draper. Advert for Arden's Crochet Cotton. Date: 1918

Illustration of two ladies doing their crochet together indoors. Advert for Arderns Sylko Crochet. Date: 1920s

Illustration of a lady in a cloche hat working on her crochet while sitting outdoors while the men have a conversation. Advert for Coats Mercer Crochet. Date: 1920s

Crocheted Bicycle Cap Date: 1879

Crocheted Deerstalker and Scotch Bonnet Date: 1879

A crocheted hat and a knitted and crocheted cravat scarf. The images accompanied instructions on how to create the garments yourself. Date: 1932

Colossus of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) detail from an Osiride pillar, from the Temple of Gerf Hussein, Nubia
JHG177172 Colossus of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) detail from an Osiride pillar, from the Temple of Gerf Hussein, Nubia, New Kingdom (sandstone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC)

The Pallagi Family sewing trousers, 1912 (b/w photo)
684802 The Pallagi Family sewing trousers, 1912 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Pallagi family finishing pants, 17 Monroe St. N.Y. 2nd floor front)

Belle Boyd, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Belle Boyd, between 1855 and 1865. [Confederate spy in the American Civil War]

Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle
6338690 Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Scarf, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Scarf, 1935/1942

Design for White Dress with Pink Trim and Crochet Belt, from Costumes Parisien, pub. 1912 (pochoir print)
3664636 Design for White Dress with Pink Trim and Crochet Belt, from Costumes Parisien, pub.1912 (pochoir print) by Barbier

Victorian Interior I, 1945 (oil on canvas)
3472204 Victorian Interior I, 1945 (oil on canvas) by Pippin, Horace (1888-1946); 50.8x61 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

The Artists Brother Sitting by a Window (oil on canvas on board)
XKH204884 The Artists Brother Sitting by a Window (oil on canvas on board) by Siebelist, Arthur (1870-1946); 48x38.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Victorian Interior II, 1945 (oil on canvas)
3472202 Victorian Interior II, 1945 (oil on canvas) by Pippin, Horace (1888-1946); 64.1x76.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

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"Unraveling the Threads: A Journey through the Art of Crochet" Step into a world where creativity and craftsmanship intertwine, as we delve into the captivating history of crochet. From its humble beginnings to becoming a beloved pastime, it has woven itself into the fabric of our lives. In 1918, amidst Women & War, a book of patterns emerged - an ode to resilience and resourcefulness. Within its pages, women found solace in creating intricate designs with their nimble fingers. Two models huddled together, discussing the simply lovely crochet yarn that brought warmth and comfort during challenging times. Ardern's Lustrous Crochet took center stage in another advert from that same year. As two models marveled at a fabric held out by the draper, they couldn't help but be captivated by Arden's exquisite Crochet Cotton. It was more than just thread; it was an invitation to create beauty with every stitch. Fast forward to the 1920s when Arderns Sylko Crochet became all the rage. An illustration depicted two ladies immersed in conversation while crocheting indoors - a testament to friendship forged through shared passion. Arderns Sylko Crochet offered them endless possibilities for self-expression. Amidst bustling conversations outdoors in the 1920s, one lady sat serenely wearing her cloche hat and working on her crochet masterpiece. Coats Mercer Crochet accompanied her tranquil moments under sunny skies – proving that even amidst lively chatter between menfolk, she found solace in her craft. The artistry continued evolving throughout time; hats like crocheted bicycle caps adorned heads with style and flair while Deerstalkers and Scotch Bonnets added charm to any outfit. In 1932 came instructions on how to create your own garments – a knitted cravat scarf paired harmoniously with a crocheted hat – showcasing not only fashion but also the joy of creating something unique.