{"product_id":"the-great-afghan-book-vintage-1981-needlework-pattern-book","title":"The Great Afghan Book – Vintage 1981 Needlework Pattern Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful vintage needlework treasury \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a charming décor book for the cottagecore or grandmacore home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican School of Needlework in 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Afghan Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a comprehensive collection featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 afghan designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across a variety of traditional needlework techniques. Patterns include knitting, crochet, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, and the classic afghan stitch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy is especially pretty because it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estill retains its original dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which has helped protect the gorgeous pink hardcover underneath. Remove the jacket and you’ll find a rich pink cover finished with simple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a beautiful little surprise and one that makes this book just as lovely for styling as it is for using.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Afghan Book\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican School of Needlework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst edition, 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 afghan designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques include crochet, knitting, broomstick lace, hairpin lace \u0026amp; afghan stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust jacket shows light age-related wear; hardcover beneath is beautifully preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling Idea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecottagecore, grandmacore, granny chic, or eclectic vintage décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48937293054109,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/5313\/2189\/files\/253C70E8-2496-4C6E-B215-F5CF06BE44EB.png?v=1789999464","url":"https:\/\/fleaandframe.com\/products\/the-great-afghan-book-vintage-1981-needlework-pattern-book","provider":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}