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Do you love vintage crochet patterns? Weldon's Practical Needlework includes not only knitting patterns but crochet patterns, too.
Elizabeth Prose2 min read
The pages of Weldon’s Practical Needlework are an endless fascination for needleworkers of all crafts. The Weldon’s crochet series are filled with delightful patterns, but a few lack illustrations, such as those listed here. We offer up these "mystery projects" with the hope that you will be inspired to make them and then send us your pics! If you make any of the Weldon's Mystery Projects, we’d love to see them! Send your project images to us at piecework@longthreadmedia.com.
Seeking out something special to crochet for a new baby? Look back to the Victorian era for inspiration. Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) has just the project to honor a newborn, a Square for Baby’s Quilt. But wait! There’s no illustration. What does this crochet Square for Baby’s Quilt look like? Read more...
The Crochet Shawl—The Fascinator from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) has no illustration, and we’re longing to know what it looks like. Whip up a Fascinator from Weldon’s Practical Needlework for a special head covering, or make it larger, and wear it around your neck or shoulders. Read more...
The name “Cloud” from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) gives no hint as to what shape or form this pattern named for vapor takes. Another in our series of mysterious projects, we implore you to chain on and help lift the haze to unveil this obscure project taken from Weldon’s Practical Needlework. Read more...
The “Eis Wool Shawl” from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) lacks an illustration. The project featured in Weldon’s Practical Needlework is the latest installment in our series of mysterious Victorian crochet projects. Join us, and chain on! Read more...
Square Shawl Worked in Crazy Stitch
The pages of Weldon’s Practical Needlework are an endless fascination for needleworkers of all crafts. The Weldon’s crochet series are filled with delightful patterns, but a few lack illustrations, such as the “Square Shawl Worked in Crazy Stitch” from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Second Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1). We offer up another mystery project to engage your hooks. What does this shawl look like? Read more...
Weldon’s Mystery Project: Bicycle Cap
Crochet caps are chic no matter what the era. The pages of Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Second Series in Weldon’s Practical Needlework provides the latest mystery project in our series of patterns without illustrations. The Bicycle Cap pattern from Volume 1 is a mystery to us. Help shed some light on what this crocheted cap sans illustration looks like. Read more...
Do you love vintage crochet patterns? Then this project is for you! Weldon’s Practical Needlework includes not only knitting patterns but crochet, too. Our latest installment in our series of patterns lacking illustrations begs you to grab a hook and chain on. The Crocheted Imitations of Fur pattern from Volume 1 is a mystery to us. Help us stitch up this enigma. Read more...
If you make any of the Weldon's Mystery Projects, we’d love to see them! Send us your project images to piecework@longthreadmedia.com.
Happy stitching!
Elizabeth
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