Crocheted Vintage Spider Web Pattern

After the trigger finger diagnosis a week ago, I'm feeling much better. My hand is pain free due to the cortisone shot, my finger clicks a little, and has very little stiffness. If you have ever had your fingers getting stuck in weird positions the Dr. can fix it. I'm sure mine will be in good time.

So as therapy, before I start the quilting on my next project, I thought I would take it easy and get out old crochet patterns. I made a yoke but it will be awhile until I can go to town for material for the top. So onto the next project.

Next I filet crocheted a matching headband for the yoke (shown above). It has turned out pretty cute using simple stitches of single crochet, and by netting 3 times per row. It has been embellished with a rose slightly off center. A person could sell this stuff right? They would have to work faster than me! It took me about 2 hours to complete. So much for a $10.00 price point. Don't you think? Oh well another scrapped idea.


Spider Web Pattern
Using the spider web insertion for a cool headband gives this vintage design new life. After the first couple of motifs I realize what an easy pattern it is even though I never made it before. The center is a relief inside the filet. Any beginner could do it. Ok so this is the pattern I found in an old scrapbook. It's pretty tough reading. Surely there's many patterns already out there.

Google spider web insertion.....you get spider webs for Halloween. Not even my favorite vintage crochet website http://freevintagecrochet.com/ had it. Here are results from my search:

• Lace Insert (1948) Workbasket Magazine
• Fabric Pattern Diagram 
• Historical Mention (1880)
• Table Runner (Free Pattern)
• Napkin Ring (Pattern to purchase - used no filet)

Spider Web Insertion

The work basket pattern in the above list works nicely. One motif measured just over two inches wide and two inches tall.
Stitches required:
Chain, Single crochet, Double crochet

Below are additional examples.

Example Close-Up (sold on Etsy)

Vintage Crochet Yoke (sold on Etsy)

Dawn's WISHLIST

Book for my Antique / Vintage Crochet Library
Emma Farnes My Book "G" c. 1915 Antique Spider Design Edgings, Insertions, Yokes & Corners

The New Table - Antique Victorian Table

What is it?

We are trying to figure out as many clues as we can as to the antique table and chairs. I believe the screws are handmade but they might be machine made. The table legs are turned and tapered. The feet have a brassy metal used to attach the casters to the leg. Many describe the chairs style as victorian balloon back design. The seats have pegs (3) and a drop in seat. It doesn't appeared to be lacquered in anyway. Finish and upholstery are dated.

 I found the same chairs sold a the Canterbury Auction Galleries in 2010. The name on them is Victorian mahogany balloon back chairs, the seats upholstered in blue cloth (which looked ugly in my opinion due to wear). They sold for 100lbs or 153 US. They had only 5 chairs and I have 6 with matching table. Click here to see an antique photo with a similar chair. Click here for similar . The chairs are late 1800's. One website thinks 1870's and another 1880's which will give me a good place to start digging through advertisements.