Curated Vintage Crochet, Knitting & Crafting Treasures
Discover vintage magazines, books, and patterns for collectors and fiber artists—carefully chosen for their beauty, inspiration, and creative history.
Decorative Crochet No 069
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Decorative Crochet No 69 (May 1999)
US & Canada version focused primarily on designs using thread.
Most designs give written instructions to begin the pattern and for any unusual stitches, but are for the most part, charted patterns.
See the GALLERY for a full listing of patterns with photos & other details.
(Used) Good condition.
CONDITION STATEMENT: These are vintage pre-owned books. Some have rarely been opened , while others may have been well-used and show their age. Previous book owners may have written in / on their books, stickers may have been removed from the covers, pages may have yellowed, some pages may be dog-eared or creased. There might be small tears on pages or covers due to shipping and may have clear tape over tears to prevent further damage. Depending on how they were used or stored by previous owners, there could be slight odor. I will ensure that all patterns and pages are present and attached.
US & Canada version focused primarily on designs using thread.
Most designs give written instructions to begin the pattern and for any unusual stitches, but are for the most part, charted patterns.
See the GALLERY for a full listing of patterns with photos & other details.
(Used) Good condition.
CONDITION STATEMENT: These are vintage pre-owned books. Some have rarely been opened , while others may have been well-used and show their age. Previous book owners may have written in / on their books, stickers may have been removed from the covers, pages may have yellowed, some pages may be dog-eared or creased. There might be small tears on pages or covers due to shipping and may have clear tape over tears to prevent further damage. Depending on how they were used or stored by previous owners, there could be slight odor. I will ensure that all patterns and pages are present and attached.
Knits Extraordinaire (2011)
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Knits Extraordinaire by Lena Maikon
Leisure Arts - LEA5519 - 2011
In this book, Russian-born knitwear designer Maikon offers 17 women's garments, from casual street wear to evening attire. Most of the projects are suitable for the beginning and intermediate knitter and should look good on a variety of body shapes, though the styles are skewed towards a younger, urban set. The instructions are cleanly and clearly laid out on the page and explained in standard knitting shorthand. The schematics are a bit skimpy, and more details would help the knitter achieve a better fit, but the photographs that accompany the projects are both attractive and informative.
(Used) FAIR condition.
CONDITION STATEMENT: These are vintage pre-owned books. Some have rarely been opened, while others may have been well-used and show their age. Previous book owners may have written in / on their books, stickers may have been removed from the covers, pages may have yellowed, some pages may be dog-eared or creased. There might be small tears on pages or covers due to shipping and may have clear tape over tears to prevent further damage. Depending on how they were used or stored by previous owners, there could be slight odor. I will ensure that all patterns and pages are present and attached.
BHG Treasures in Needlework, Fall 1992
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Celebrate the romantic side of vintage needlework with Better Homes and Gardens Treasures in Needlework, Fall 1992. This beautiful issue is filled with elegant projects and inspiration for stitchers who love heirloom style, floral motifs, and the timeless charm of decorative linens.
Inside, you’ll find a lovely collection of projects and features including Storybook Animals, Traditional German Towel, Dutch Sampler, Rhapsody in White, and The Romance of Roses, along with helpful departments such as Crochet Basics, Cross-Stitch Basics, and expert guidance throughout the issue. The overall mood is soft, refined, and richly nostalgic, with strong emphasis on romantic needlework and historic design influences.
What makes this issue especially appealing is its graceful blend of techniques and aesthetics. It offers the kind of inspiration that appeals to both collectors and makers—beautiful enough to browse and display, yet still full of practical project ideas for stitchers drawn to samplers, florals, linens, and traditional decorative needlework.
A lovely addition to any vintage needlework library, this Fall 1992 issue will especially appeal to collectors of Better Homes and Gardens craft publications, cross-stitch enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the elegant look of early-1990s heirloom needlework magazines.
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About Crochet Is My Yoga
Crochet Is My Yoga is a curated shop for vintage crochet, knitting, and needlework publications chosen for collectors, makers, and lovers of fiber-art history. My goal is to share beautiful, inspiring titles that deserve to be enjoyed again.