94 patterns

1920s Crochet Patterns (1920–1926)

These 94 1920s crochet patterns come from 5 pattern books published between 1920 and 1926 — the 1920s, when written row-by-row directions became standard. Each keeps the original design and photograph, names the book it was printed in, and adds modern thread or yarn equivalents with a note of every change.

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What kinds of 1920s crochet patterns are these?

The 1920s designs in this library are 67 edgings & trims, 10 garments & accessories, 7 doilies, tablecloths & chair backs, 6 hats, scarves & accessories, 4 baby and children's sets. Stitch names in books of this period do not always mean what they mean today, so every pattern records the key printed in its own source book and lists each change we made.

1920s patterns by project type
Project typePatterns
Edgings & trims67
Garments & accessories10
Doilies, tablecloths & chair backs7
Hats, scarves & accessories6
Baby and children's sets4

Frequently asked questions

Are these 1920s crochet patterns free to use?

The original designs are public domain in the United States. Each pattern page shows the first section of the instructions free with the original photograph; the complete patterns are in the printable PDF collections.

Have the 1920s patterns been changed?

The designs are unchanged. Instructions are rewritten in current US abbreviations and split into numbered rows or rounds, and anything the original leaves unclear is marked rather than guessed.