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- Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
- Kategorie: Lebensstil
- Sprache: Englisch
In "Chair Backs," the American Thread Company intricately weaves a narrative that intertwines the practical and the artistic aspects of chair design, exploring how these everyday objects reflect cultural and historical contexts. The book showcases an array of chair back designs, illustrating their evolution through detailed illustrations and insightful descriptions. Emphasizing both craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal, the text serves as a valuable resource for designers, historians, and enthusiasts alike, highlighting its importance in American material culture through a well-structured and engaging literary style that combines informative prose with an eye for visual beauty. The American Thread Company, known for its rich heritage in textile production, has been a cornerstone in the evolution of furniture design during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company's deep-rooted connection to both craft and industry allowed them to appreciate the unique stories behind each chair back. This perspective not only enriches the text but also provides a compelling narrative that bonds artisans and consumers alike, offering an exploration into the intersection of functionality and art in everyday life. "Chair Backs" is an essential read for anyone interested in design, craftsmanship, or cultural history. By examining these seemingly simple objects, the book invites readers to reconsider their relationship with furniture, urging them to appreciate the artistry and stories embedded in their environments. It'Äôs a profound celebration of American craft that deserves a place on the shelves of designers, historians, and all lovers of beauty. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023
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Chair backs
STAR BOOK No. 46 10 CENTS
CHAIR BACKS
#4601—Directions on page 14
American Thread Company
260 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK 13, N.Y.
STAR SIX CORD QualityMERCERIZED CROCHET-COTTON
Ask CECILIA VANEK
· Do you have any crocheting problems?
· Our Miss Vanek, one of America’s foremost needlework designers and authority on all knitted, crocheted and tatted handiwork, has solved many of our friends’ handiwork problems. She will be only too glad to aid you in the matter of suitable colors, puzzling stitches, new designs. Address your inquiry to Miss Cecilia Vanek, American Thread Company, 260 W. Broadway, New York 13, N. Y.
Perennial Pineapple
your favorite design in a chair back[2q]
Perennial Pineapple[1q]
# 4603 Materials Required— AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "STAR" MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON Article 20, Size 30
3-325 yd. Balls White, Ecru, Cream or Dk. Linen. Steel Crochet Hook #12. Chair Back measures about 11³⁄₄ x 16 inches. Arm Rest measures about 11³⁄₄ x 7 inches.
Chair Back—Ch 336, s c in 14th st from hook, * ch 7, skip 6 sts of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.
2nd Row—Sl st to loop, ch 3, d c in same space, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, * ch 5[5q], skip 1 loop, 10 tr c with ch 1 between each tr c in next loop, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 2 d c, ch 3, 2 dc (shell) in next loop, ch 5, skip 1 loop, shell in next loop, repeat from * 6 times ending row with ch 5, skip 1 loop, 10 tr c with ch 1 between each tr c in next loop, ch 5, skip 1 loop, shell in next loop, ch 1, turn.
3rd Row—Sl st to loop of shell, ch 3, d c in same space, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, ** ch 5, s c between 1st 2 tr c of pineapple, * ch 3, s c between next 2 tr c, repeat from * 7 times, ch 5, shell in shell[3q], ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 4, shell in next shell, repeat from ** across row ending with ch 5, s c between 1st 2 tr c of pineapple, * ch 3, s c between next 2 tr c, repeat from * 7 times, ch 5, shell in shell, ch 1, turn.
4th Row—Sl st to loop of shell, shell in shell, ** ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple[4q], * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 5, shell in shell, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 3, shell in shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
5th Row—Sl st to loop of shell, shell in shell, ** ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 5, shell in shell, ch 5, skip 1 loop, shell in next loop, ch 5, shell in shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
6th Row—Sl st to loop of shell, shell in shell, ** ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, * ch 5, shell in shell, repeat from * twice, then repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
7th & 8th Rows—Work in same manner, working a shell in each shell and having one less 3 ch loop in each pineapple in each row.
9th Row—Shell in shell, ** ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from *, ch 5, shell in shell, ch 5, 10 tr c with ch 1 between each tr c in next shell, ch 5, shell in shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
10th Row—Shell in shell, ** ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 5, shell in shell, ch 5, s c between 1st 2 tr c of next pineapple, * ch 3, s c between next 2 tr c, repeat from * 7 times, ch 5, shell in shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
11th Row—Shell in shell, ** ch 5, s c in remaining loop of pineapple, ch 5, shell in shell, ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 5, shell in shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
12th Row—Shell in shell, ** ch 5, shell in shell, ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 5, shell in shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
13th Row—Shell in shell, ** ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, shell in next shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
14th Row—Shell in shell, ** ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, shell in shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
15th Row—Shell in shell, ** ch 5, skip 1 loop, shell in next loop, ch 5, shell in next shell, ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, shell in next shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
16th Row—Shell in shell, * ch 5, shell in next shell, repeat from *, ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from *, ch 5, shell in next shell, then repeat from 1st * across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
17th Row—Shell in shell, * ch 5, 10 tr c with ch 1 between each tr c in next shell, ch 5, shell in shell, ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 5, shell in next shell, repeat from * across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
18th Row—Shell in shell, ** ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 7 times, ch 5, shell in shell, ch 5, s c in remaining loop of next pineapple, ch 5, shell in shell, repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
19th Row—Shell in shell, ** ch 5, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, * ch 5, shell in shell, repeat from *, then repeat from ** across row in same manner, ch 1, turn.
