Needlework of days gone by

'Needlework of days gone by' by KnittyDebby

I love vintage and antique needlework. Can you imagine the time and effort that went into these lovely crafts! Here is a treasury featuring the tools and finished items from busy hands in the past!All the best, Debby

Sterling Silver Tatting... Stitchesintime... $125.00	Tiny Tatting and Croche... AllVintageSewi... $6.50	Fabulous - Vintage Bobb... BetterhomeLivi... $29.95
Lace Collar and Cuffs V... Cathyscrazybyd... $14.50	SALE - 18 vintage croch... theartfloozy $79.95	Antique Buttons, Hand C... thehouseofoliv... $48.00
Vintage Antique Sewing ... rustysecrets $10.00	Vintage Archer Bell Nee... DryadCreations $30.00	Antique-style Cutting s... GinaPurseFrame $7.60
Lot of 40 Antique to Vi... shepshaberdash... $26.50	10 Vintage Plastic and ... TheLittleQuilt... $6.00	Vintage Silver Needle C... eclecticappeal... $65.00
Vintage sewing notions,... toastandmarmal... $11.50	Vintage covered glass j... DebscountryVin... $35.00	Pincushion, Toby Mug, C... KarenGriskaQui... $25.00
Antique Lace Pin Cushio... sandraevertson $84.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Needle and Hook sizes

There are several knitting needle size systems. Many antique patterns use the imperial UK/Canadian system instead of the metric and US needle sizes that are common today. Here is a conversion chart that lists knitting needles, steel crochet hooks and regular crochet hooks. When in doubt, make a swatch and match your needles to the yarn or thread used.