245 patterns

Victorian Crochet Patterns (1847–1891)

These 245 victorian crochet patterns come from 7 pattern books published between 1847 and 1891 — the needlework books and ladies' albums of the 1840s to 1890s. 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 victorian crochet patterns are these?

The Victorian (to 1900) designs in this library are 132 edgings & trims, 62 hats, scarves & accessories, 37 doilies, tablecloths & chair backs, 8 baby and children's sets, 3 stoles & shawls, 3 garments & accessories. 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.

Victorian patterns by project type
Project typePatterns
Edgings & trims132
Hats, scarves & accessories62
Doilies, tablecloths & chair backs37
Baby and children's sets8
Stoles & shawls3
Garments & accessories3

Frequently asked questions

Are these victorian 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 victorian 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.