Crochet Ephemera

Crochet Ephemera Out-of-Print Crochet Magazines & Books

🧶 1974 “Crochet for Fun and Profit” 🧶This ad from the December 1974 issue of The Workbasket magazine offered a complete ...
06/18/2026

🧶 1974 “Crochet for Fun and Profit” 🧶
This ad from the December 1974 issue of The Workbasket magazine offered a complete home study course to learn crochet — and turn it into a business! You’d get textbooks, patterns, hooks, and even a diploma to become a qualified instructor. All for just $49.95 (plus free yarn!).
Vintage side-hustle goals! ✨ Did you ever take a mail-order craft course?
#1974

06/17/2026

✨ Crochet Your Home Decor – 2001 Magic! ✨
Magic Crochet No. 131 (April 2001)
This delightful issue is filled with beautiful home décor projects, including elegant white doilies, lovely filet lace curtains, cozy throws, and fun “Ripple” beach accessories that make waves. From intricate lace pieces to practical and stylish ripple-stitch items, there’s something for every room and every skill level.
Only $7 + S/H
💰 Save 15% with code MC131DECOR – expires 06/19/2026!
Shop here: https://crochetephemera.com/products/magic-crochet-no-131-2001
Bring timeless crochet beauty to your home!

🌿 A beautiful glimpse into 1917 🌿This lovely page comes from Collingbourne's New Easy Way of Making Real Tatting and Mal...
06/16/2026

🌿 A beautiful glimpse into 1917 🌿
This lovely page comes from Collingbourne's New Easy Way of Making Real Tatting and Maltese Art. Just look at all these wonderful threads and cottons made for crochet, tatting, and embroidery!
Most balls were just 5¢–10¢ — can you imagine?
Those sweet illustrations of ladies peacefully stitching in the corners add such gentle vintage charm. ✨ These are the supplies that helped create so many treasured heirlooms.

#1917

06/15/2026

✨ Irish Crochet in All Its Beauty – 1998 ✨
Decorative Crochet No. 64 (July 1998)
This lovely issue celebrates the intricate beauty of Irish crochet with projects ranging from easy to challenging. Featured are two stunning shawls and a charming baby blanket, plus exquisite doilies, tablecloths, and home accents in classic white and soft blue tones. Perfect for lace lovers who appreciate heirloom-quality work.
Only $7 + S/H
💰 Save 15% with code DC64LACE – expires 06/17/2026!
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A treasure for anyone who loves fine crochet lace!

This 1985 cartoon from Crochet World lives rent-free in my head 😂
06/14/2026

This 1985 cartoon from Crochet World lives rent-free in my head 😂

06/13/2026

✨ Home for the Holidays – 1987 Style! ✨
Crochet Fantasy No. 39 (December 1987)
This festive issue is packed with 33 exclusive patterns perfect for the season — Christmas accessories, cozy sweaters for women and children, elegant doilies, pillows, trims, and heartfelt gifts. From beautiful bedspreads and stylish vests to adorable baby sets and festive hats & scarves, there’s something for every stitcher on your list.
Only $6 + S/H
💰 Save 15% with code CF39HOLIDAY – expires 06/15/2026!
Shop here: https://crochetephemera.com/products/crochet-fantasy-no-39-dec-1987
Bring vintage holiday charm to your crochet this season!

✨ Master Tunisian Crochet Stitches with Confidence! ✨Tunisian Crochet Stitch Guide by Kim Guzman (2013)This excellent re...
06/12/2026

✨ Master Tunisian Crochet Stitches with Confidence! ✨
Tunisian Crochet Stitch Guide by Kim Guzman (2013)
This excellent reference features 61 clear stitch patterns with beautiful swatches — from foundational stitches to more advanced textures (including rare pineapple and pine cone designs in Tunisian). Perfect for expanding your skills, understanding how stitches behave, and gaining inspiration for your own designs.
A must-have for anyone serious about Tunisian crochet!
Only $5 + S/H
💰 Save 15% with code TUNISIAN13 – expires 06/13/2026!
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06/11/2026

✨ Cozy Vintage Crochet from 1991! ✨
Women's Circle Crochet Winter 1991
This delightful issue is packed with 36 festive patterns perfect for the season—including an adorable teddy bear in holiday attire, a chic red crocheted bolero shrug, stunning granny square afghans in beautiful blue/white and purple/pink colorways, a lovely white textured throw, and charming crocheted angels & ornaments.
Only $5 + S/H
💰 Save 15% with code WCWINTER91 – expires 06/13/2026!
Shop here: https://crochetephemera.com/products/womens-circle-crochet-winter-1991
Perfect for holiday gifting and cozy winter stitching!

Before every sewing room had a serger… 1987’s mail-order solution for professional overlocked edges on your regular mach...
06/10/2026

Before every sewing room had a serger… 1987’s mail-order solution for professional overlocked edges on your regular machine. From the pages of Crochet Fantasy No. 61.

06/09/2026

✨ Heavenly Crochet Angels from 1995! ✨
American School of Needlework #1223 – A Choir of Little Angels (1995)
Create your own heavenly choir with these exquisite lace crochet angels! Complete patterns for a delightful collection of little angels—perfect for Christmas trees, holiday décor, gifts, or keepsakes.
Only $5 + S/H
💰 Save 15% with code ANGELS1223 – expires 06/11/2026!
Shop here: https://crochetephemera.com/products/asn-1223-choir-angels-1995
A timeless pattern booklet every angel-lover will cherish!

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