1886 Victorian Crochet Lace Edgings & Borders Pattern Book (PDF)
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1886 Victorian Crochet Lace Edgings & Borders Pattern Book (PDF)
$5.15
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A rare 1886 thread-company booklet, Rules and Directions for the Use of Finlayson, Bousfield & Co.'s Real Scotch Linen Crochet Thread, published in Boston. It is packed with the lace edgings and household pieces Victorian makers used every day.
The complete 73-page cleaned scan is preserved, with a new 15-page guide covering Victorian terminology, a stitch reference and a locator for every section.
What's inside
- Crochet edgings, lace and insertions
- Medallions and tidies
- Child's collar and baby bonnet
- Hairpin lace section
- Parasol cover and decorative household projects
- Selected knitting patterns
- 15-page guide: terminology, stitch reference, crochet vs. knitting map
The Archive Edition
The original pages are kept complete and in order. Our added pages come first and are clearly separated, so you can always work from the historic instructions.
File details
- Format: PDF, instant digital download
- Pages: 88 (73 original + 15 guide)
- Original publication: Finlayson, Bousfield & Co., Boston, 1886
- Free bonus: 2027 Crochet Planner & Project Journal (188 pages, A4 + US Letter)
Good to know
- Digital download only. Nothing is shipped.
- Your download link appears on the order page and in your confirmation email right after payment.
- Historic terms, thread and hook sizes may differ from modern standards.
- For personal use. Please do not resell or share the files.
AI-assisted tools were used for cover artwork and some presentation images. The historic pages and patterns are original archive material.
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Free bonus planner
Every order includes our 188-page 2027 Crochet Planner & Project Journal in A4 and US Letter.
Make and sell
You may sell the finished items you make. Please don't share the files. License
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Questions & answers
What patterns are in the 1886 edgings book?
Crochet edgings, lace and insertions, medallions and tidies, a child's collar and baby bonnet, a hairpin lace section, a parasol cover and a few knitting patterns.
Are Victorian crochet terms hard to follow?
They can be. That is why this edition adds a 15-page guide with Victorian terminology, a stitch reference and a locator for every section.
How will I receive my PDF?
Right after payment, download buttons appear on your order page and the links are also emailed to you. Nothing is shipped. How downloads work
Can I print the pattern at home?
Yes. The files print on both A4 and US Letter paper. Choose Fit to page or Scale to fit in your print settings.
Is the free crochet planner included?
Yes. Every order includes our 188-page 2027 Crochet Planner & Project Journal in A4 and US Letter.
Can I sell items I make from these patterns?
Yes. You may sell the finished handmade items you make. The PDF files themselves are for personal use and may not be shared or resold. License
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