American School of Needlework #1242 – Learn To Do Symbol Crochet in Just One Day Book One: Doilies (1997)

Unlock the international language of crochet with this groundbreaking 1997 guide from the American School of Needlework! Designed by Jean Leinhauser, Learn To Do Symbol Crochet in Just One Day teaches you to read and follow beautiful crochet symbol diagrams (the same “picture language” used in Japanese, French, and German patterns) while you create 6 stunning doilies.

Perfect for crocheters who want to expand their skills without the frustration of long written instructions, this booklet pairs every pattern with both traditional American-style words and clear international symbol charts—so you can learn by doing in just one day!

Featured Doilies (all in bedspread-weight thread):

• Melody Mini Doily – quick practice project to master the symbols
• Harmony – 10" round beauty with lover’s knots
• Rhapsody – elegant 17" x 11" oval with pineapple motifs
• Serenade – graceful 15" round with floral clusters
• Rhythm – charming 12" round with leaf accents
• (Plus one additional lovely design completing the set of 6 projects)

Details:

• 36-page booklet • Original 1997 edition • ASN Publishing
• Complete symbol glossary with U.S., U.K., French, Spanish, German & Italian terms
• Easy step-by-step lessons, diagrams, and full written instructions for every round
• Uses bedspread-weight crochet cotton and size 6 steel hook
• Includes gauge, blocking, and finishing tips
• Vintage condition (gently used, complete, and easy to follow)

Whether you’re a traditionalist ready to try something new or a visual learner who loves “reading” patterns like music, this book makes symbol crochet accessible, fun, and incredibly rewarding. Create heirloom-quality doilies while gaining a skill that opens the door to patterns from around the world!

🧶 Perfect for beginners to symbols and experienced thread crocheters alike.

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