This knitting pattern book was published by The New Idea magazine and contains crochet patterns for accessories and novelties."THE NEW IDEA" / SMART ACCESSORIES / IN CROCHET / 6D. / CROCHET BOOK NO. 4 / 15 Lovely and / Simple Designs.crochet handicrafts - history, the new idea, crochet, handicrafts - history

Multicoloured double bed crochet bedspread made of rose motifscombinations of many round and square crochet parts, sewn into the bedspreadcrochet bedspread, rose patterns, squares, slovenian association melbourne

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Sirdar and contains instructions on how to crochet.SIRDAR / crochet / know-how / FOR BEGINNERS / FREE INSTRUCTIONScrochet handicrafts - history, sirdar wools (australia) pty limited, crochet, handicrafts - history

Book produced by Coats Patons containing crochet patterns.THE / CROCHET / CLUB / Patons / BOOK 943 / TOTEM, BARONESS / DOUBLE KNIT, BLUEBELL / 40ccrochet, coats patons (australia) limited, patons and baldwins

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book was produced by Paragon and contains patterns for crocheted gloves.Paragon / Crochet / Gloves / BOOK NO 5 / NEEDLEWORK SPECIALISTS / PRICE 1/.crochet handicrafts - history, paragon art needlecraft, crochet, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for mens, womens and babies garments, as well as instructions on how to knit and crochet.Patons / WOOLCRAFT / A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO KNITTING AND CROCHET / COATS PATONS (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED / 35c - 3'6knitting handicrafts - history crochet, coats patons (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet

This book was used by members of the Tawonga C.W.A.. The group exhibited their handicrafts and made items for charity. The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. commenced on the 7th Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country.Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having had an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.Small coloured 16 page book with a cover showing 4 squares of knitted and crocheted items. At the top the book has a light green background with white writing and some black writing. The back cover is similar with 4 different items. The book is bound with 2 staples. The book has patterns with instructions for knitted & crocheted items.Cover: 'Myart / Knit & Crochet' - on left. 'Handcraft / Nylon Yarn' - on right. 'Teijin 40c / Book 14' - top right in blackcountry women's association of victoria. tawonga. handcrafts. knitting. crocheting.

2 Cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use. These doilies are crocheted using fine cotton thread in a circular design.2 cotton doilies (small ornamental mat), cream crochet cotton. doilies, crochet

Cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use. This doilie is crocheted using fine cotton thread in a six-point star design..1 cotton doilie (small ornamental mat), cream crochet cotton. doilies, crochet

3 Cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use. These doilies are crocheted using fine cotton thread in a nine-point leaf design within a circle.3 cotton doilies (small ornamental mat), cream crochet cotton. doilies, crochet

3 Cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use. These doilies are crocheted using fine cotton thread in a nine-point leaf design within a circle.3 cotton doilies (small ornamental mat), cream crochet cotton. doilies, crochet

Cotton doilie, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use. This doilie is crocheted using fine cotton thread in a six-point star circular design with 10 semi-circular details around edge.1 cotton doilie (small ornamental mat), cream crochet cotton. doilies, crochet

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains instructions on how to knit and crochet, as well as patterns.WOOLCRAFT / A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO / KNITTING & CROCHET / PATONS & BALDWINS LTD. / (Incorporated in Great Britain) / MELBOURNE and SYDNEY / 1/- / PUBLISHED WITH ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDknitting handicrafts - history crochet, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet

Brides are given the ornaments after the marriage ceremony by friends and relatives as a keepsakeIt brings luck and happiness to the newly wedsWhite crochet shoe decorated with satin flowers and pearls and a little crochet bellbridal ornament, crochet, shoe, bell

Crochet round collarcrochet, craft, bole

Table decoration or bridal ornament, crochet

A crochet border of a small lace doily.

A white crochet doily from 1959crochet, craft, bole

The pattern book is believed to have been used by a Linton woman, but details are unknown.31-page booklet containing illustrated patterns for doilies published by Semco (manufacturers of crochet cotton). The booklet has a green and black cover, with pictures of two doilies. It is Semco pattern book no. 9, 5th edition. It is undated. 31 pages.crochet, doilies, pattern books

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book is English and is number 117 in Leach's Sixpenny Knitting and Handcraft Series. It contains patterns for baby clothes.LEACH'S / MATINEE COATS / AND / BONNETS / IN KNITTING / & CROCHET / 6D. / DAINTY DESIGNS FOR THE MODERN BABY / LEACH'S SIXPENNY KNITTING & HANDCRAFT SERIES No. 117knitting handicrafts - history crochet, leach's publications ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet

Report - 3 A4 sheets - photocopy - of "Scope of Work - Major Overhaul - W class Tram Mandatory Work" - lists work to be done on a W class tram during a major overhaul - c August 1993, and re tram 909. VicSig.net - accessed 22-7-2016 notes: 1993 - Friday, 27th August Released from Preston Workshops after a major overhaul.has in ink on top "Re Tram #909" and "Received 29/8/93 from" and on rear sheet "fibreglass roof work was additional"trams, tramways, w class, overhauls, preston workshops, equipment

Set of three cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use.3 round doilies (small ornamental mats), cream cotton fabric centre with hand crochet design.doilies, soft furnishings, table linens

Set of three cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use.3 round doilies (small ornamental mats), cream cotton fabric centre with hand crochet design.doilies, soft furnishings, table linens

This baby bonnet is made from fine crochet cotton, satin and cotton material with a very fine tulle on the outer rim. Could possibly fit up to a two year old child. It is creme in colour with a very prominent crocheted design which has been hand made.Nil