Book excerpt: Vintage 1940's Crochet Patterns A blast from the past with these vintage crochet patterns from the 1940's and a few from the 1930's and 1950's. These timeless classics feature everything from doilies to baby bibs, toys, kitchen items and more! Use your crochet creativity to make these items in cotton or thread, worsted weight yarn, or your choice of yarns. Since the photos are in black and white you can easily select your favorite colors to crochet the items in. These throwbacks to the past are the perfect way to create something unique and make it your own. Substitute today's yarn and materials to crochet these projects and make something old new again with these fun patterns! Plus, we've included a few blank journal pages for notes! Patterns Include: Crochet a Work or Sewing Basket Pattern White Sapphire Doily Pattern Queen Anne's Lace Motif Star Ruffle Doily Santa Claus Crochet Pattern Friendship Knot Bedspread Crochet Thread Baby Bib Crochet Dacshund Wiener Dog Toy Crochet Pineapple Square Popcorn Stitch Pineapple Motif Easy Pincushion Crochet Pattern Crochet a Shrug Crochet Clutch Purse Handbag Crochet Bag Purse Tote with Floral Trim Crochet Drawstring Bag Purse Baby Beanie Cap with Pompom 1950's Shrug Crochet Potholders in a Basket Multi-Color Doily in 2 Different Sizes Sunbeam Afghan Vintge Oval and Round Doilies from 1925 Petals of a Flower Potholder Vintage Antique Slipper Crochet Purse with Wooden Handles Crochet a Two-Tone Doily Giant Filet Crochet Tablecloth Baby Booties, Jacket, Bonnet, Afghan Baby's Crochet Coat Herringbone Afghan Easy Baby Crochet Afghan