A 1975 Columbia-Minerva wrap book — Shawls, Leaflet 2615 — designed by Viola Sylbert and printed ©1975 Columbia-Minerva Corporation, New York. Original cover price 75¢. Subtitle on the cover: To Knit and Crochet.

Six triangular and rectangular wraps in Glimmer Sports, Nantuk Sports, Nantuk Sweater & Afghan, and Amy yarns. Five patterns are crochet. Sun Star (S2) knits a garter-stitch triangle on No. 10½ needles, then finishes with crocheted stars, edging, and fringe. Cover stars are Victorian Rose and Sun Star (front) and Tyrolean and Honey Comb (back). Patterns are a mixture of crochet and knitting.

Featured designs in this volume:

• Victorian Rose S1 — filet-chart triangle in Glimmer Sports, about 36" through the center plus loop edging
• Sun Star S2 — knitted garter triangle with 17 crocheted stars and 28" fringe, about 38" through the center
• Tyrolean S3 — black mesh triangle with embroidered lazy-daisy flowers, French knots, chain stitch, and seven star motifs, about 36"
• Honey Comb S4 — rectangular wrap about 76" × 21" with cross-stitch panels and attached fringe panels
• Edelweiss S5 — pointed triangle with stacked flower motifs and 12" fringe, about 38" through the center
• Lovers Knot S6 — lover’s-knot triangle in Amy yarn with chained fringe, about 40" through the center

A complete Leaflet 2615 for collectors of mid-1970s Columbia-Minerva wraps and Viola Sylbert designs.

Condition of this copy: Typical leaflet wear — light cover rub and handling soil. Charts and photos remain readable.

This is a vintage / pre-owned publication. See our Condition Guide for typical wear.