Gibson
Girl Era Irish Crochet Tie with Butterfly Motif
Pattern 9
Dakota Prairie
Treasures Single Pattern Republication™
Originally Published
1910!
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Up for consideration is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures
Authentic Gibson Girl, Titanic, WWI, Irish Crochet Butterfly Motif
Pattern has not been available for over 103
years! But now you can recreate it to have a truly one-of-a-kind clothing
accessory!
This accessory is truly darling with its classic Irish Crochet
lines and styling! The original model appears to have been made using white
or cream thread but, of course, you can choose whatever color
palette you most delight in. Pretty for you, pretty for gifts and
pretty for posterity! (Original is not for sale)
Materials: "Cotton, No. 100...No. 10 for padding...crochet hook,
No. 14..."
One can
use today's size 10 Cotton or Silk crochet thread with a size 7 hook to
replicate this design. Or,finer or coarser thread with appropriately gauged
hook, for larger or smaller end results.
The
directions for this Butterfly is darlingly charming and certainly can
be used to decorate hats, dresses, purses, baby quilts and clothing,
etc. Your imagination will lead you!
An
excerpt:
"Butterflies are being used in every conceivable way, and are
made of everything that can be twisted into a butterfly
form.
The
crocheted ones are about as pretty and useful as any. They are effective, not
difficult to make, and launder beautifully. The work must be done evenly,
however, and kept clean."
"As
there seems to be quite as strong a demand as ever for Irish Crochet neck
accessories, and one cannot have too many, we are showing a number of original
designs, which any one who crochets can easily learn to make for herself. These
Irish Crochet tabs ought also to furnish a practical suggestion to the woman who
wishes to earn money with her needle, as thee is a steady demand for them and
they sell...and the attractive feature about them is that they are unlike the
ordinary designs to be found in the shops."
Not your
typical crochet motif for a necktie but sure to be admired,
coveted and questioned after by many.
This
item is a great resource for those who are Victorian, Dickensian, Gibson Girl,
WWI and Titanic Era historical village reenactment enthusiasts, opera,
stage and theatre costumers, students of historical clothing, fiber and textile
arts, etc!
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The
ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can
too! This is a beautiful item and sure to delight you and yours! The
instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience needle
worker will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.
The
antique and vintage threads, hooks, etc., can be found online quite
readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! Or, of course, you can utilize
contemporary tools and materials found at a nearby fabric, craft or hobby
store.
