Crochet Originals by Elizabeth Hiddleson, Volume 18, 1969
A Midway City original — Crochet Designs by Elizabeth Hiddleson, Volume 18, sold by Delena Gilmer at $1.25 postpaid.
This 44-page booklet is the pineapple-heavy sister to Volume 17: a 66" Pineapple Lei cloth, spoke and rose doilies, a hex motif, and a yellow-shell “Sea Fare.” Daisy Art. 65 (sizes 10, 20, and 30) is specified; Sea Fare also lists Skytone. Patterns are crochet only. This scan has no printed copyright date. Back pages sell separately mailed sheet patterns and glass beads from the Jefferson Street address.
Featured designs in this volume:
- Pineapple Lei tablecloth — Cloth #1 about 66" in size 20 (16 skeins ivory); Cloth #2 about 60" with a shorter third wreath
- Cathedral Window — 15" spoke doily in size 10
- Square Dance — oblong pineapple runner (finish notes on p. 20)
- Queen’s Rose — 19" rose doily; optional beads on first petal rows
- Pineapple Square — 10" × 10" (two from one skein, size 20)
- Hex Motif — joining motif for mats or larger pieces
- Harvest Moon — 19" whirl doily with optional glass beads
- Square Filet Doily — 11" square
- Sea Fare (Yellow Shell) — 17" in Skytone (or smaller/lacier in Daisy size 30)
- Filet picture panel — figure-in-mesh runner
- 63 Pineapple Edge — third-section detail from Cloth #1
Also includes the usual even-tension / blocking reminder. A complete Volume 18 for collectors of the Delena Gilmer Midway City printings.
This is a vintage / pre-owned publication. See our Condition Guide for typical wear.