Favorite Crocheted Tablecloth Designs, edited by Rita Weiss (Dover Publications, 1985), is a beautiful treasury of classic lace tablecloth patterns.

This volume gathers more than 20 of the best designs originally published in the 1930s–1950s, including elegant motifs such as Orange Blossom, Cathedral Windows, Blue Hills, and many others. Clear instructions and photographs make it possible to recreate these timeless, heirloom-quality table coverings that bring traditional opulence to any table setting.