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Gifts — Knit · Crochet · Swedish Embroidery, Star Gift Book No. 140, 1957
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A mixed-media gift book from American Thread — Gifts, Star Gift Book No. 140, issued from 260 West Broadway, New York 13.
Sixteen pages of small presents: bulky slippers, a cable Jibber cap, Puritan doilies, huck-towel Swedish embroidery, a knitted circle rug, and two yarn toys. The cover line is accurate: knit, crochet, and Swedish embroidery. There is no printed copyright date on this copy.
Featured designs in this volume:
- Slippers for Him — Aunt Lydia’s Heavy Rug Yarn or Dawn bulky; medium/large
- Slippers for Her — same yarns; small/medium/large, optional pompon or sequins
- Swedish Embroidery Nos. 1, 2, and 3 — Star Six-Strand on huck towels
- Crocheted Dust Mitt — Aunt Lydia’s, hook G
- Jibber — knitted cable cap with chin ties in Dawn Bulky (needles No. 10; cover hood)
- The Rose Doily — Puritan or Star Spangled; about 21–22"
- Violets doily — Puritan or Star Spangled plus yellow French-knot centers; about 16–17"
- Poodle — Dawn Sock and Sweater Yarn over a wire armature
- Knitted Rug — 28" diameter, Aunt Lydia’s Star Spun and Heavy Rug Yarn, needles No. 7
- Picture Frames — wound Puritan Star Spangled on cardboard (minutes to make)
- Pete the Peke — Dawn bulky or Aunt Lydia’s, two sizes, stuffed and wired
A complete Book 140 for collectors of mid-century Star gift booklets and mixed-technique smalls.
This is a vintage / pre-owned publication. See our Condition Guide for typical wear.