TY - BOOK AU - Spool Cotton Co TI - Old and new favorites T2 - Coats & Clark's book no. 173 AV - TT PY - 2023/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Coverlets KW - Crocheting -- Patterns KW - Doilies KW - Tablecloths N1 - Release date is 2023-03-07; Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Originally published; United States: The Spool Cotton Company, 1941 N2 - "Old and New Favorites: Crochet Designs" by Spool Cotton Co. is a collection of crochet patterns likely compiled in the early to mid-20th century. The book showcases a variety of beloved crochet designs that have been requested by enthusiasts over the years, and it aims to celebrate these timeless patterns. Each design is accompanied by detailed instructions and material recommendations, appealing to both novice and experienced crocheters. At the start of the work, the authors express their gratitude to the crocheting community for their requests and interest in these classic designs. They present a selection of patterns such as "Star Wheel," "Queen Anne’s Lace," and "Wheel of Fortune," all known for their aesthetic appeal and versatility in creating items like tablecloths, bedspreads, and doilies. The opening portion outlines the materials needed, including specific threads and hooks, as well as the initial instructions on how to begin creating some of these intricate motifs. It serves as an invitation for crafters to engage with these beloved patterns and create beautiful heirloom-quality pieces. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70228 ER -