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Jack Frost Baby Book Volume 47, Jack Frost, 1961. KNIT three five- piece sets (Sweater, Afghan, Bonnet, Booties), one six- piece set (above, plus pillow), Carriage Robe Set (afghan 7 Pillow), bonnets & hats, Sweater, Shoulderette, and Panties; CROCHET ten five- piece sets (Sweater, Afghan, Bonnet, Booties), one six- piece set (above, plus pillow), Crib Cover, Carriage Robe Sets, an assortment of Bonnets & Hats, and a robe. Some page wear, but overall good condition.

Jack Frost Baby Book Volume 60, Jack Frost, 1955. KNIT or CROCHET a variety of layette sets, including blankets, sweaters, bonnets, booties, pillows, leggings, shoulderettes, pull-overs, cardigans, soakers, etc. Also, very nice four-piece daisy loom set. Some page wear, but overall very good condition.

Lily's Baby Book of Hand knit and Crocheted Originals, Lily Mills Company, 1948. KNIT Five Piece Baby Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties, Soakers, "Bunnyhug" Bunting), Boy's Two Piece Sweater & Pants Suit, Three Piece Infant's Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Booties), Infant's Set With Mtching Carriage Robe (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties), Baby's Bathrobe, Boy's Sunsuit with Matching Sweater, Girl's Sunsuit with Matchign Cardigan, Mittens, Hot Water Bottle Cover, Dutch Girl Sweater, Shoulderette, Cardigan, Party Dress & Bonnet, Soakers, Four Piece Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties, Carriage Robe), Simple Three Piece Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties); CROCHET Soft & Comfortable Seven Piece Baby Set (Sacque, Shoes, Bonnet, Soakers, Blanket, Coat & Matching Bonnet), Jacket & Bonnet Set, Ripple Pastel Robe or Blanket, Infant's Thumbless Mittens, Jacket, Bib, Lap Pad. Cover ripped nearly all the way down at spine and detatched down to bottom staple, cover kind of battered, but surprisingly, pages in very good condition.

Nun's Nomotta Baby's Layette, Nun's Nomotta Yarns, nd (possibly early '50's). Designs include: KNIT 2 Rompers, Jacket, 3 different sizes Panties, 3 sizes Panties with Legs, Child's Jumper Dress, 3 styles Stockings, Baby Jcket and Cap, Jumper Pants, Winter Hood with caplet collar, Hooded Cape, Booties, Complete Set (Jacket, Hood, Carriage Coverlet, Hot Water Bottle, and Milk Bottle Cover), Combinations, Carriage Coverlet with Crocheted Border, Jacket with Bonnet, Four Piece Set (Leggings, Hood, Mittens, Coat), 2 Jacket and Bonnet sets, Infant's Mittens, Mittens with Thumbs, Baby Stockings, Booties, Baby Shoes; CROCHET Cape and HoodLittle Lace Jacket and Bonnet, Slip- On Jacket, Long Booties, Jacket, Baby Set (Hood, Jacket, Shoes, Bottle Warmer). Age spotting on some pages, but overall very good condition.

Nomotta Baby Book, Nomotta Yarns, 1954. KNIT Baby Set in Quaker Stitch, Two- Color Baby Jacket and Bonnet, Baby Saque and Shoes, Raglan Shirt, Surplice Sweater, Lap- Over Shirt and Soakers, Playsuit with Jacket, Romper, Cardigan with Tulips, cardigan with Borders, Twin Sweater Set, Lace- Trimmed Cardigan, Slipo with Ribbed Yoke, Coat and Bonnet, Tweed Coat and Cap, Blazer for Girl or Boy, Striped Blazer, Helmet with Mittens, Beret, Jacket with Hood, Two- Piece Snow Suit With Cap and Mittens, Carriage Robe; CROCHET Carriage Robe, Jacket and Cap, Nightie, Bunting; plus "how to make pretty baby gift wrappings with left- over" yarn. Cover & page wear, heavy spine wear on cover -- split slightly at bottom. Pages in good condition.

Nomotta Baby Book, Paula Denham Yarns, Inc., reprint of book above. "Sweaters, jackets, playsuits, robes, afghans, and coats to KNIT and CROCHET (mostly KNIT) plus "how to make pretty baby gift wrappings with left- over" yarn. Store stamp on front and back covers, some cover wear, but overall good condition for its age.

Nursery Knitwear, Jeanette Styles, Oregon Worsted Co., 1941. Designs include: KNIT Bunting and Hood with Bottle Warmer, Sacque and Cap, Shoulderette, Cable Stitch Jacket, Bathrobe and Comfees, Star Stitch Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Leggings), Lace Stitch Dress, Overalls Set (Sweater, Hat, Pants, Mittens), Play Suit (Sweater and Pants)Twin Sweater Set (Cardigan and Pullover), Carriage Cover,Circus Parade Crib Blanket, Covered Hanger; CROCHET Shell Stitch Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Bootees), hooded Cape, Outdoor Set (Jacket, Earmuff Hat, Mittens), Swing Dress, Fluff and Spotsy toys, Play Ball, Dancer toy, Dutch Girl toy, Mexican Dolls. Very good condition.

PK Baby Book, "Styles for Baby by Frances Gordon," nd. "45 original KNITTING items in a complete range of sizes up to 16 months." Beginners Section included; designs are: 5 pc Infant Ensemble, Eyelet Sacque, Cabled Cardigan, 5 pc Lacy Layette, Infant Bunting, Surplice Sacque, Infant Wrapper, Lacy Sacque and Booties, 4 pc Carriage Suit, Striped Jacket, Bottle Warmer, Helmet, Soakers, Romper Suit and Beret, Jacket, 4 pc Tailored Ensemble, Fair Isle Cardigan, Child's Dress, 2 pc Boy's Suit and Beret, Coat and Bonnet. Cover worn and split almost all the way up and down spine, pages yellowed but otherwise in good condition.

Spinnerin Baby and Toddler Hand Knits, Volume 137, Spinnerin Yarn Co., 1957. KNIT Hooded Sweater, Sacque & Cap set, Hooded Jacket with Matching Doll Jacket, Carriage Robe, Sweater with Tam and Booties Set, Set with Slipon - Cardigan - Pants, Surplice Sweater, Toddler's Cardigan & Skirt Set, Toddler's Cardigan & Pants Set, 2 Cardigan and Hat sets, several Bonnets and Mittens, Scarf, Toddler's Football Sweater, Little Girl's Shoulderette, Little Boy's Vest, Toddler's Hooded Sweater/ Sweater with Cap, Hooded Jacket & Helmet, Little Girl's Sweater, Jacket and Cap set; CROCHET Sacque and Cap set, striped Blanket, several Bonnets, Hood. Cover evidently loose from staples because it is taped on. Pages in very good condition, but it does smell MUSTY.

Spinnerin Very Young Fashions, Volume 169, Spinnerin Yarn Co., 1964. Desgns to KNIT for babies and toddlers include: Precious Dreamer Helmet, Cuddle Champion Surplice Sweater, Gentle Persuasion Sacque & Bonnet, Elusive Lady Set (Blanket, Bonnet, Booties, Sacque), Carriage- Set Winner Bunting, Little Triumph Sacque & Leggings with Bonnet, Wee Wonder Smocked Sacque & Bonnet, Carefully Self Sufficient Sweater & Cap, Bustling and Boyish Sweater, Unexpected Entrance Romper or Dress, Baby Magic Romper, Truly Disarming Cardigan, Beyond Comparison Cardigan, Suddenly Shy Cardigan, Natural Charm Girl's Cardigan & Bonnet, Daddy's Princess Coat, Captured Anew Pullover, Spellbinder Sweater, Scene Stealer Sweater, Cpoy Cat Special Vest. Scar on front cover, but otherwise very good condition.

Spinnerin The New Wee Moderns Infants & Toddlers, Volume 232, Spinnerin Yarn Co., 1975. KNIT 3 Wee Woolies Sets (Cap, Booties, & Mittens), 8 Classic Sweaters, Red Coat & Beret, Coat & Cap, Yellow Dress, White Dress, 2 Fisherman Cardigans, Fisherman Slipon; CROCHET Sacque and Afghan,, Blue & White Star Stitch Afghan, Yellow Afghan Stitch (Tunisian) Afghan, White and Pink Cluster Stitch Afghan, Green - Yellow - White Motif Afghan, White With Cross Stitch Afghan Stitch Carriage Cover, Green Cardigan & Cap, 3 Wee Woolies Sets (Cap, Booties, & Mittens). White Sacque with Hood, Zoo Afghan (Afghan Stitch / Tunisianwith Hippo, Kangaroo, Fish, Bee, Lion, Elephant, Ladybug, Spider, ABC & Balloons, Horse, Bird, Turtle, Snake, Butterfly, Sun, Moon, Camel). Definitely used -- damage to front cover, overall wear.

Star Book No. 20: Babies Are Such Fun To Dress: The American Thread Company, 1942. KNIT Surplice Sweater, Creeper, Soakers (2 styles)House Coat, Jacket and Cap, First Ensemble (Carriage Cover, Jacket, Cap Mittens, Booties), Legging Suit (Leggings, Sweater, Cap), Cap; Toddler's Girl's & Boy's Sweater Sets (Pullover, Skirt, Shorts, Stocking Cap, Suspender Skirt, tam), Baby's Two Piece Suit. Girl's & Boy's Coats, Toddler Snowsut with Cap and Mittens; CROCHET Infant's Crochet Set (Sacque, Bonnet, booties, Mitts), Bunting, Dutch Cap, Hood, Toddler Dress, Bib, Bottle Cozy, Mumpty Dumpty Doll, Soft Ball, Cap. Very good vintage condition.

Star Book No. 43: Baby Book: American Thread, 1946. KNIT Soakers, House Coat, Surplice Sweater, Smocked Sweater, Knitted Set (Carriage Cover, Sacque, Cap, Booties, Mitts), Legging Suit - Cap - Mittens, Shoulderette, Sweater & Pants Suit, Cardigan; CROCHET Soakers, Baby Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties, Blanket, Mitts), Child's Sweater, Puff Stitch Baby Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties, Mitts), Puff Stitch Bunting & Bonnet, Mr. Duck. Definitely showing its age -- general page & cover wear, center pages pulled loose from staples. All instructions intact and readable, and a lot of use left in this one!

Star Book No. 53: The New Baby Book -- Knitting - Crocheting: American Thread, 1947. KNIT toddlers' Boy's Knitted Suit (sweater & shorts), Soakers, toddlers' Sun Suit (Bloomers & Bra), 4- Piece Knitted Baby Set (Sweater, Booties, Mittens, Cap), toddlers' Smocked Sweater, Baby Cable Set (Sweater, Cap, Booties, MIttens), Cable Carriage Cover, toddlers' Snow Suit (Sweater, Hood, Leggings, Mittens), Boy's Knitted Cap; CROCHET Drawstring Booties, Toeless Booties, Striped Toeless Booties, Peter Pan Crocheted Cotton Set (Sweater, Cap, Booties), toddlers' crocheted Dress, Soakers, Baby Bib, Apron Bib, toddlers' Sun Suit (Bloomers & Bra), Crib Sleeper, Infant's 4- Piece Crocheted Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties, Mitts), Five- Piece Crocheted Bab Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties, Mitts), Carriage Cover, Boy's Beret, Girl's Beret, Baby Hood, Infant's Bonnet, Bottle Warmer, Crocheted Doll, Braided Cuddle Doll. Cover torn up spine to first staple, but otherwise very good used condition.

Star Book No. 53: The New Baby Book -- Knitting - Crocheting: American Thread, 1947. KNIT toddlers' Boy's Knitted Suit (sweater & shorts), Soakers, toddlers' Sun Suit (Bloomers & Bra), 4- Piece Knitted Baby Set (Sweater, Booties, Mittens, Cap), toddlers' Smocked Sweater, Baby Cable Set (Sweater, Cap, Booties, MIttens), Cable Carriage Cover, toddlers' Snow Suit (Sweater, Hood, Leggings, Mittens), Boy's Knitted Cap; CROCHET Drawstring Booties, Toeless Booties, Striped Toeless Booties, Peter Pan Crocheted Cotton Set (Sweater, Cap, Booties), toddlers' crocheted Dress, Soakers, Baby Bib, Apron Bib, toddlers' Sun Suit (Bloomers & Bra), Crib Sleeper, Infant's 4- Piece Crocheted Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties, Mitts), Five- Piece Crocheted Bab Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Booties, Mitts), Carriage Cover, Boy's Beret, Girl's Beret, Baby Hood, Infant's Bonnet, Bottle Warmer, Crocheted Doll, Braided Cuddle Doll. Book is very worn overall, feels kind of "limp" and has age stains and some soiling of pages-- but no tears, markings, or major stains that I can see -- as Mama used to say, "Still has a lot of wear left in it."

Star Book No. 67: For Your Baby: American Thread, 1949. KNIT Cardigan, Soakers, Play Pants, Sacque- Cap- Booties set, Sweater and Cap, Child's Ducky Sweater; CROCHET Jacket- Bonnet- Booties, Jacket- Cap- Booties set, Rabbit, Lacy Bib, Chevron Bib, Feeding Bib, Toddler dress, Size 1 Sacque- Cap- Booties set. Some slight page wear, cover split up and down at spine. Overall quite good condition.

Star Book No. 96: Baby Book, Crocheted and Knitted for Warm and Cold Climates: American Thread, 1953. KNIT Blue and White Blanket, Lacy White Set (Sacque, Cap, Booties), Sister's 3-Piece Outfit (Slipon, Skirt, Beret), Brother's 3- Piece Outfit (Slipon, Pants, Beret), Yellow Blanket, an assortment of baby caps & booties, Sock and Mitten Set, 2- Piece Romper Suit, Cardigan with Colored Pockets, Soakers, Surplice Sweater, Baby Set (Sweater, Bonnet, Booties); CROCHET Pink and White Blanket, Pink and Blue Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Booties, Blanket, Mittens), Lacy Buttercup Set (Sacque, Cap, Booties), Dress, Baby Bunting with Hood, Boy's Cap with Visor, an assortment of bonnets and booties, 2- Piece Creeper Set, Green Baby Sweater, Soakers, Bibs, Blue and White Baby Set (Sweater, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens and matching Carriage Robe). You can definitely tell which were the former owner's favorite patterns, as these pages have heavy wear, some small stains, and pencilled notes. The rest of the book is in pretty good condition.

Star Book No. 111: Baby Book, Crocheted and Knitted: American Thread, nd. KNIT Infant Cap & Booties, Booties, Bib, Baby Bunting & Hood, Blick Stitch Baby Set (Sacque, Cap, Booties,Mittens), Sailor Cardigan, Dress. Snosuit with Cap & Mittens, Sister's 4- Piece Outfit (Cardigan, Skirt, Beret, and Socks), Brother's 4- Piece Outfit (Slipon, shorts, Beret, Socks, Cover with Embroidery; CROCHET Infant Cap & Booties, Bottle Warmer, "K" Stitch Set (Blanket, Bonnet, Sacque, and Booties), "K" Stitch Carriage Cover, Beanie Hat, Bib, Flower Set (Carriage Cover, Sacque, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens), BLue and Whit Baby Set (Sacque, Booties, Mittens, and cap), Pink & White Set (sweater, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens), Sacque with Hood and Booties, Creeper Set (Soakers & Sweater), Dress, Slipon and Cardigan, Knot Stitc Lacy Cover, Cover with Lacing. Another one that is showing its age -- general wear, folded in half lengthwise, light pencil notes on at least one page, some "dog- eared" pages.

Star Book No. 138: Baby Beauties to Knit and Crochet, The American Thread Company, undated (my guess would be 1950's). Designs for sizes infant to 2 years include KNIT: Gray and White Sweater, Cap, Ribbons Cap & Booties, Bunny Ears Cap, Roller Brim Bonnet & Booties, Puritan Bonnet & Booties, Knits are Hits Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens), Red and White Set (Sweater, Cap, Mittens, Booties), Lids for Kids Bonnet & Booties, Beribboned for Glamour (Sacque, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens), Carriage Cover, Child's Dress; CROCHET Afghan Stitch Cap & Booties, Ear Flaps and Pom Pons Bonnet & Booties, Fashion Peak Cap & Booties, Loop The Loop Set (Sacque, Cap, Booties, Mittens), Twin Peaks Set (Sacque, Booties, Cap, Mittens), Cross- Stitch Duckling rug, Woven Carriage Cover, Motif Carriage Cover. Very good condition.

Star Book No. 148: Babies Are Such Fun To Dress -- Knitting, Crocheting, Tatting: The American Thread Company, undated (my guess would be 1950's). KNIT: Cable Set (sweater, booties, mitts, hat), Infant's Suit and Cap, Pompon Baby Slippers, Bunny Socks, Seed Stitch Set (Sacque, Cap, Mittens, Booties), Bulky Cardigan and Slipon Sweaters, Carriage Shawl and Two-Tone Cover; TAT Christening Cap and Dress Edging; CROCHET Shell Stitch Baby Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Booties), 2 Crochet Baby Sets (Jacket, Mittens, Booties, Cap), toddler size Sailor Dress, Clown and Pig Tail Cap/ Mittens/ Booties sets, Star Stitch Baby Set for boy and girl (Sweater, Cap or Bonnet), Jacket, Woven Carriage Cover. Excellent vintage condition.

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Star Book No. 153: Baby Book, Crocheted and Knitted: American Thread, nd. Designs for babies to 2 years include: KNIT Reversible hooded Sacque- Booties- Mittens, Dress, Rompers. Wpvem Carroage Cpver; CROCHET Child's Robe, Bulky Sweater Set (Slipon, Cardigan), Shell Stitch Baby Set (Sacque, Booties, Bonnet, Blanket, & Mittens, Patta Cake Bonnet, Basic Cap and Mittens, Loop Stitch Cap and Mittens, Jacket- Bonnet- Mittens- Booties set, Bulky Carriage Cover, 4- Piece Infant Set (Sacque, Cap, Booties, Mittens), Loop Stitch Booties. Cidd;e Cat. Pon Pom Pom Silppers, Picot Set (Sacque, Cap, Mittens, Booties), and Duck. Very good vintage condition.

Star Book No. 180: Knit and Crochet for Baby, American Thread Co., nd. Knitted and crocheted fashions for infants to 2 years. Designs include: CROCHET: That's for My Baby (Sweater, Mittens, Booties, Hat), Fringes and Bows (Sacque, Mittens, Booties, Bonnet), Puff Sweater with Hat and Mittens, The Cover Story afghan; KNIT: Cute Kids Child's Vest and Pants, Cardigan and Beret, Cables for Him or Her (Sweater, Cap, Mittens, Booties), Two Tone Set (Sacque, Booties, Cap, Mittens), Tweedy Sweater, Bulky Sweater and Hat. Very good condition.

Star Book No. 186: I Love You Baby, American Thread Co., nd (my guess would be early 1950's). Knitted and crocheted fashions for infants to 2 years. Designs include: CROCHET: Queen of Hearts Bathrobe, Shell Stitch Baby Set (sacque, bonnet, booties), clown toy, thread crochet baby dress, Bunny Pillow, Diaper Bag, and Ribbed Slippers; KNIT: Cardigan and tam, Sacque and Cap, Sacque - Bonnet - Booties - Mitts - Blanket set. Very good condition.

Star Book No. 186: I Love You Baby, American Thread Co., nd (my guess would be early 1950's). Knitted and crocheted fashions for infants to 2 years. Designs include: CROCHET: Queen of Hearts Bathrobe, Shell Stitch Baby Set (sacque, bonnet, booties), clown toy, thread crochet baby dress, Bunny Pillow, Diaper Bag, and Ribbed Slippers; KNIT: Cardigan and tam, Sacque and Cap, Sacque - Bonnet - Booties - Mitts - Blanket set. Definitely used -- top 1" or so looks like it has been damp, cover & page wear.

Star Book No. 210: Baby Infants to 18 Months, Crocheted and Knitted, American Thread Co., nd (my guess would be early 1950's). CROCHET Afghan/ Carriage Cover, Heart Appeal dress, White and Pink Baby Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Booties), For My Baby Set (Sweater, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens), Crocheted Beauty Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens); KNIT Diamonds for Baby blanket, Blocks for Little Chicks Set (Sweater, bonnet, booties, mittens), Cables for Him or Her (Sweater, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens). Cover wear, but otherwise very good used condition. No writing.

Star Book No. 210: Baby Infants to 18 Months, Crocheted and Knitted, American Thread Co., nd (my guess would be early 1950's). CROCHET Afghan/ Carriage Cover, Heart Appeal dress, White and Pink Baby Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Booties), For My Baby Set (Sweater, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens), Crocheted Beauty Set (Sacque, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens); KNIT Diamonds for Baby blanket, Blocks for Little Chicks Set (Sweater, bonnet, booties, mittens), Cables for Him or Her (Sweater, Bonnet, Booties, Mittens). Former owner's name on cover; someone has written "Want this" or similar notes in the bottom margins of many pages -- annoying, but doesn't interfere with the patterns. Otherwise, very good condition.

Star Book #220: Babies Are Such Fun To Dress: American Thread, undated (but the price stamped is 35 Cents!). Six sets to knit & crochet in sizes 6 months to 4 years: KNIT Pink & White Sweater & Beret, Boy's Sweater & Cap, Baby Set (Sweater, Hat, Booties, Mittens), Pink Baby Sacque, Knitted Baby Set (Sacque, Cap, Booties, Mittens), Child's Dress, Child's Suit; CROCHET Puff Stitch Baby Set (Sacque, Hat, Booties, Mittens), Blue and White Dress, Crocheted Baby Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Mittens, Booties). Price tag on cover, but otherwise excellent condition.

Star Book #220: Babies Are Such Fun To Dress: American Thread, undated (but the price stamped is 35 Cents!). Six sets to knit & crochet in sizes 6 months to 4 years: KNIT Pink & White Sweater & Beret, Boy's Sweater & Cap, Baby Set (Sweater, Hat, Booties, Mittens), Pink Baby Sacque, Knitted Baby Set (Sacque, Cap, Booties, Mittens), Child's Dress, Child's Suit; CROCHET Puff Stitch Baby Set (Sacque, Hat, Booties, Mittens), Blue and White Dress, Crocheted Baby Set (Jacket, Bonnet, Mittens, Booties). Age-related cover & edge wear; pages in very good condition.

Superior Needlework 301: Crocheted Baby Set In Pineapple Design, Superior Pattern Company, nd. Jacket, Cap, and Carriage Cover in a pineapple design to crochet in fingering yarn. Pattern sheet folded to fit pattern envelope. Envelope is torn at folds, pattern is quite worn at folds and age-yellowed. Everything is here and readable.

5851: Soft Crocheted Dress. Leaflet that was available for sale through local newspaper; sent in regular mailing envelope, so does have mailing creases. Dress in toddler sizes 1, 2, & 3 crocheted with a fine yarn. Very good condition.

KNIT A Bunty Style For Baby Leaflet No. 4: Billy, Ryerson- Bunty, Inc. 1936. Digest- size leaflet with instructions to KNIT Slipover Sweater and Pants. Price crossed off on cover, a bit fragile at the fold, but good condition for its age.

KNIT A Bunty Style For Baby Leaflet No. 6: Bunty Shirt and Soakers, Ryerson- Bunty, Inc. 1936. Digest- size leaflet with instructions to KNIT Undershirt, Soakers, and Bootees. Price crossed off on cover, folded in half, a bit fragile at the fold, but good condition for its age.

KNIT A Bunty Style For Baby Leaflet No. 43: Bunty's Swim Suit, Ryerson- Bunty, Inc. 1937. Digest- size leaflet with instructions to KNIT Trunks and "Underpart." Price crossed off on cover, a bit fragile at the fold, but good condition for its age.

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