Vintage Doilies to Crochet - A Collection of Doilies, Chair Sets, Runners, Placemats, Runners Crochet Patterns from the 1940's and 1950's

Very useful and practical. I like to experiment with new skills and techniques

Very excited with this book having first ordered it for my Kindle. Before I start crocheting any of the patterns could someone please clarify whether the instructions are Am erican or English. Looking forward to making fine items like I was originally taught to do.

These old patterns are fine for experienced crocheters but I think anyone new to the craft may find it difficult to keep track. However, that said, I am enjoying the pleasure of making something dainty and decorative for my friends.

lovely patterns in vintage style, quite intricate to make,will look really nice when finished,i have not made any as yet, looking forward to making some of these doilies

Presented well good instructions easy to read

not used yet

I found it's difficult to follow instruction without diagram. I cant't do the work without it. I have to return the book because lack of very important information. In product description should make it clear that pattern diagram is not included in this book.

Copy of original patterns black & white VERY DISAPPOINTING.

I love the older patterns and they work up wonderfully.

Beautiful patterns.

Nice vintage patterns

Pas de graphiques beau livre

This collection of projects has many lovely doilies, but the instructions (for example, the oval doily) say things like 'increase as needed' or 'add stitches so work will lie flat'. Obviously, an experienced crocheter would nod sapiently and murmur 'Of course!' Me, I was lost. I got the Reader's Digest book Complete Guide to Needlework, which has more enlightening instructions (with photos), and that helped a lot. Many of these projects might need stiffening or starching as well, but I haven't done any of those. Still, I love it being on my Kindle, where I can read my book while crocheting, but if I forget the proper stitch for the next row I can just navigate to the exact page, refresh my memory, and then back to my book!