This wonderful 1978 Dover Publications collection, edited by Rita Weiss, features 29 beautiful and varied crochet placemat patterns in round, square, rectangular, and hexagonal shapes—many drawn from rare vintage instruction booklets of the 1930s–1940s.

Highlights:

• 29 different placemat designs including Modern Squares, Americana, Flower Spoke, Chatelaine, Round Luncheon Set, Clover Leaf, Tulip Luncheon Set, Blue Ribbon, Passion Flower, Star Filet, Fisherman’s Lace, Laurel, Southern Beau, Spider Web, Wild Rose, Sun Ray, Snow Drift, and Aristocrat
• Complete instructions with photographs of finished pieces and simple diagrams
• 14 charts plus close-up detail shots of stitches and techniques

Details: A fantastic vintage resource filled with elegant, heirloom-quality patterns for creating lovely crocheted table linens that can be used individually or as coordinated sets—perfect for everyday dining or special occasions.

Publisher: Dover Publications – Crocheting Placemats (1978) edited by Rita Weiss