Floral Crochet (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace)

Floral Crochet is a Dover Publications reprint of floral thread designs from the 1940's and 1950's. The introductions states that this book is a compilation of some of the best floral patterns from this period. All of the designs are thread. Designs include bedspreads, table cloths, doilies, edgings, vanity sets, placemats, and pillows. I would not recommend the book to someone new to crocheting with thread. It's a shame this book does not have color photographs it would be a feast for the eyes! The vanity sets were particularly interesting as I have not seen many patterns for them. There is also instructions for a doily done in a technique called Crocheted Tatting which is very unusual. There are some designs using a crocheted cutwork technique and several doilies with fabric centers. This is a wonderful book to make some special treasures for your home.

I was looking for patterns using only one color of thread. I am very disappointed in this book. Nearly every pattern uses multiple colors which does not suit my needs at all.

Once again, I was disappointed to see black and white pictures of colored floral doilies. On the other hand, there are a lot of patterns to choose from.

This is a lovely book of old fashioned thread crochet projects for the home.My only handicap working from this book is the fact I learned to crochet some 30 years ago using the British Terminology of crocheting. Other than that, it has a very good selection and variety of projects to choose from - multiple shapes of mats (doilies), and even bedspreads.I recommend this anyone who loves thread crochet.

Bought as a gift. Lovely patterns.

great book

One of the my first books, bought purely for the lily of the valley pattern on the cover. Many of the flower motifs and parts of the edgings have been converted for use in decorating dresses, handkerchiefs and the like. And the stitch guide in the back has become one of my standard references.