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Vintage Afghans & Bedspreads
Motif, stripe, granny and chevron afghans plus popcorn and star bedspreads from 1940s–50s Spool Cotton and American Thread books, modernised for today's yarns.
- Real 1941–1952 designs
- Original photographs
- Worsted yarn equivalents
- Every change documented
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Afghan, throw and bedspread patterns (PDF) · Original photographs · Modern yarn weight and yardage estimates · Provenance and modernisation notes · Free lifetime updates
Persian Print Motif Afghan (1952)
Afghans (Afghan Book No. 289), 1952
California Ranch Afghan (1952)
Afghans (Afghan Book No. 289), 1952
Autumn Chevron Afghan (1952)
Afghans (Afghan Book No. 289), 1952
Siesta Afghan (1952)
Afghans (Afghan Book No. 289), 1952
Sugar ’n Spice Afghan (1952)
Afghans (Afghan Book No. 289), 1952
Americana Afghan (1952)
Afghans (Afghan Book No. 289), 1952
Highland Home Woven Afghan (1952)
Afghans (Afghan Book No. 289), 1952
Flower Garden Afghan (1952)
Afghans (Afghan Book No. 289), 1952
Colonial Charm Hexagon Afghan (1952)
Afghans (Afghan Book No. 289), 1952
Flower Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
Indian Stripe Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
Square Dance Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
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Square Dance Shawl Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
Chevron Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
Granny Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
Victorian Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
Crocheted Fan Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
Two-Toned Reversible Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
Charleston Garden Afghan (1951)
Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans (Star Book No. 82), 1951
Magnolia Popcorn Motif Bedspread (1941)
Old and New Favorites: Crochet Designs (Book No. 173), 1941
Golden Wedding Filet Bedspread (1941)
Old and New Favorites: Crochet Designs (Book No. 173), 1941
Pinwheel Popcorn Bedspread (1941)
Old and New Favorites: Crochet Designs (Book No. 173), 1941
Octagon Popcorn Block Bedspread (1941)
Old and New Favorites: Crochet Designs (Book No. 173), 1941
Irish Crochet Popcorn Bedspread (1941)
Old and New Favorites: Crochet Designs (Book No. 173), 1941
Six Pointed Star Popcorn Bedspread (1941)
Old and New Favorites: Crochet Designs (Book No. 173), 1941
Bulky Yarn Afghan (vintage Crazy Daisy)
"Crazy Daisy" Boutique, Vol. No. 5
Crocheted Afghan with Daisy Trim (vintage Crazy Daisy)
"Crazy Daisy" Boutique, Vol. No. 5
Carriage Robe (vintage Crazy Daisy)
"Crazy Daisy" Boutique, Vol. No. 5
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About this bundle
Mid-century afghans, throws and bedspreads with their original photographs, rewritten row by row in current US terms with modern yarn and thread equivalents and yardage estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these patterns come from?
Every pattern is transcribed from a real crochet leaflet or book published by companies such as The Spool Cotton Company and The American Thread Company between the 1940s and 1960s, now in the public domain in the United States. Each pattern names its original publication, and the original photograph is included.
What did you change?
The designs are unchanged. We rewrote the instructions in current US abbreviations, split long paragraphs into numbered rows and rounds, matched vintage yarns and threads to today's weights, estimated yardage and suggested a starting hook tied to the printed gauge. Every change is listed in a modernisation note on the pattern page.
Have the patterns been tested?
These are first editions: the transcriptions are checked against the original text, and test-crocheting is in progress. Anything the original leaves unclear is marked "Check" rather than guessed. Corrections from testing are added to your download free, for life.
How do I get my files?
Straight after payment you get a download page and an email with a personal link. Files are print-ready PDFs sized for US Letter that also print on A4.
Can I sell what I make?
Yes. Sell finished items made from the patterns. The PDF files themselves may not be shared or resold.
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Vintage Afghans & Bedspreads
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