The Victorian Pattern Box

A collection of patterns for knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery and various related crafts from the Victorian era. Photographed from their original publications and provided free of charge for the use of re enactors, living history groups, researchers and the general public.

This is a loose and random collection of original knitting, crochet and needlework patterns from Victorian publications. I do knit, crochet and sew, however, these patterns at best can be described as a very loose collection of directions accompanied by photographs and/or illustrations and are in many instances beyond my skills and comprehension.

To view the patterns and instructions clearer, double click and expand as desired.

Good luck!

Sunday 5 February 2017

Tick Work

Home Notes 1895

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Dessert D'Oyleys

Home Notes 1895

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New Applique Work

Home Chat 1895/6

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Patching and Darning

Home Chat 1895/6

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Millinery - A Drawn Silk Hat

Home Chat 1895/6

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Crochet Border

Home Chat 1895/6

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Stitches for Flannel Work

Home Chat 1895/6

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A New Idea in Fancy Aprons

Home Chat 1895/6

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Too Fat?

Home Chat 1895/6

NO! It's just my sleeves. I have actually made an outfit very similar to this one, there was a whole yard of fabric gathered into the upper sleeve that required stiff netting inside to keep its shape!

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Easy Lessons in Plain Sewing

Home Chat 1895/6

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The Latest Paris Fad

Home Chat 1895/6

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Crocheted Silk Hood

Home Chat 1895/6

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Glass Cloth Work

Home Chat 1895/6

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Indian Embroidery

Home Chat 1895/6

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Revival of Chenille Embroidery

Home Chat 1896/7

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The Spangle Craze

Home Chat Vol 1 (I can't find a date on this volume but going by the size of the sleeves I estimate 1896/7) I was wrong, although vol 1 is not dated, vol 2 begins March 1896 so I will assume 1895 for Volume 1.