If you have ever considered making your very own historical afghan, here are some patterns that may catch your eye. All of these patterns were published in period magazines between 1858-1865. Most are simplistic in nature, and worked in smaller portions that are stitched together. There are period patterns for both crochet and knitters alike! However, almost all of these crochet afghans are worked in Tunisian or long hook crochet.
Knit Pattern – From Godey’s 1858. This is the only afghan pattern I have seen thus far made of cotton! As you see, they call it a quilt. I’ve seen multiple names for afghans include quilt, afghan, blanket and carriage wrap.
Crib Cover to Knit Peterson’s 1860 – I made this blanket for my daughter, and have a modernized free version of it here.
New Design for Crochet Afghan -Peterson’s 1861
Crib Cover to Knit – Peterson’s 1861 This is just a picture. There is not written pattern
Carriage Wrapper to Crochet – Godey’s 1862
Carriage Wrapper Godey’s 1862
Traveling Blanket in Crochet – Peterson’s Magazine 1862
Velvet Ribbon Afghan – Godey’s 1863
Velvet Ribbon Infant Blanket Godey’ 1863
Baby’s Carriage Afghan in Crochet – Peterson’s 1865: I made this afghan for my son. You can access the free modernized pattern here
Links to Raverly and our Historical Closet
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