A 1971 Columbia-Minerva rug-yarn leaflet — this ’n’ that, leaflet 2538 — printed Copyright © 1970 Columbia-Minerva Corporation. Original cover price 35¢. Photography by Myron Miller; rings and buckles by La Mode.

Twelve quick projects in Columbia-Minerva Washable Rug Yarn (1¾ oz pull skeins), worked on Boye hooks from G through wooden size 15. The bagged belt is tunisian/afghan stitch on a size K afghan hook; everything else is regular crochet. Cover stars are the scarlet-and-black tote, the rainbow belt bag, and the stars-and-stripes hat and circle bag. Patterns are crochet only.

Featured designs in this volume:

• Tote Bag TT-1 — double-strand scarlet sides, black gussets, straps, and ring handles
• Bagged Belt TT-2 — striped tunisian pouch on a matching striped belt with fringe
• Stars & Stripes Hat & Bag TT-3 — wedge-section hat with navy brim and matching pie-slice shoulder bag (felt stars)
• Happy Face Rug TT-4 — loop-stitch hair on a round face rug
• Potholders TT-5 — square holders with couched fruit, flower, and bug motifs
• Scuffs TT-6 — S–M–L slippers with pink flowers
• Pilgrim Slippers TT-7 — S–M–L aqua slippers with buckle bows
• Thong Sandals TT-8 — S–M–L double-sole sandals with wrap cord
• Barbecue Mitt TT-9 — navy-and-scarlet oven mitt
• Heart Mitt TT-10 — gold mitt with scarlet heart
• Golf Club Mitts TT-11 — brown-and-tangerine covers on a tasseled ring
• Starry Golf Club Mitts TT-12 — navy, white, and scarlet striped covers with felt stars

A complete 4-page 2538 for collectors of early-1970s Columbia-Minerva rug-yarn leaflets.

Condition of this copy: Typical leaflet wear — cover rub, light creasing, and age soil. All pattern numbers and photos remain readable.

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