A beautiful vintage needlework treasury and a charming décor book for the cottagecore or grandmacore home.
Published by the American School of Needlework in 1981, The Great Afghan Book is a comprehensive collection featuring 70 afghan designs across a variety of traditional needlework techniques. Patterns include knitting, crochet, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, and the classic afghan stitch.
The 160-page book is organized into helpful sections including Afghan Basics, Easiest Afghans, Great Classics, Knits in Squares and Strips, and Picture Afghans, with detailed instructions and illustrations throughout.
This copy is especially pretty because it still retains its original dust jacket, which has helped protect the gorgeous pink hardcover underneath. Remove the jacket and you’ll find a rich pink cover finished with simple gold lettering—a beautiful little surprise and one that makes this book just as lovely for styling as it is for using.
Details:
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Title: The Great Afghan Book
- American School of Needlework
- First edition, 1981
- Hardcover with original dust jacket
- 160 pages
- 70 afghan designs
- Techniques include crochet, knitting, broomstick lace, hairpin lace & afghan stitch
- Excellent vintage condition
- Dust jacket shows light age-related wear; hardcover beneath is beautifully preserved
Styling Idea: Display the pink hardcover without its dust jacket on a coffee table, nightstand, or stacked with other vintage books. That pink-and-gold combination would be especially pretty in cottagecore, grandmacore, granny chic, or eclectic vintage décor.
