{"product_id":"old-and-new-favorites-by-special-request-book-no-238-1947","title":"Old and New Favorites by Special Request, Book No. 238, 1947","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis charming 24-page vintage crochet booklet, \u003cstrong\u003eOld and New Favorites by Special Request, Book No. 238\u003c\/strong\u003e, was published in 1947 by The Spool Cotton Company (Clark’s O.N.T. \/ J. \u0026amp; P. Coats). It was compiled “by special request,” bringing together popular designs that customers had asked for repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe book features elegant lace and pineapple patterns perfect for table linens and home decor, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Anne’s Lace Tablecloth No. 7050\u003c\/strong\u003e (60 × 80 inches) — shown on the cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeacock Tails\u003c\/strong\u003e centerpiece and doilies No. 7444\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePineapple Doilies\u003c\/strong\u003e and large centerpiece No. 7768-A\/B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis\u003c\/strong\u003e mats No. 7715\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePineapple Apron\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 7773-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaisy Shower\u003c\/strong\u003e runner No. 7710\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdyll\u003c\/strong\u003e square motif tablecloth No. 7302\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e tablecloth No. 744 (65 × 85 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLucky Star\u003c\/strong\u003e tablecloth No. 7144 (72 × 90 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAll patterns use fine mercerized crochet cotton (Size 20 or 30) and steel hooks. The designs are classic 1940s–50s lace work with beautiful openwork and pineapple motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwritten note translation (found inside):\u003c\/strong\u003e The note appears to be from the original owner (likely Italian-American) and relates to projects in this book, especially \u003cstrong\u003eIdyll No. 7302\u003c\/strong\u003e. It records yarn calculations, costs, and measurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes for a “Charles sweater” using 4-ply yarn (back and front measurements given).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn set aside for “Remo”: Red Heart 4-ply, 2 oz skeins at 65¢ each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“La tovaglia di Albina” (Albina’s tablecloth) cost $15.60; mentions 40 balls of big ball six-cord thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished January 1957.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for a \u003cstrong\u003estole for Remo\u003c\/strong\u003e: 107 stitches, 20 inches wide, 4 skeins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt also references a grandmother (“crempa born 1839”), suggesting this booklet was treasured across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coats \u0026 Clark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43850869669991,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/5912\/3303\/files\/238_1.jpg?v=1780840307","url":"https:\/\/crochetephemera.com\/products\/old-and-new-favorites-by-special-request-book-no-238-1947","provider":"Crochet Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}