Explore world history from the 18th century into the 20th century through crochet afghan patterns. This collection of vintage crochet patterns will have your head spinning from the reign of Queen Anne in England all the way to former President Jimmy Carter's election. If you like floral designs and lace patterns, then you'll absolutely love this collection called Crochet Through the Years: 28 Vintage Crochet Afghan Patterns! You'll want to work up all of these vintage crochet patterns, but you can choose from your favorite era: The Enlightenment (1700s), Victorian England (1800s), and the Information era (1900s). If you've always thought about time travel, here's your chance to crochet through time!

Crochet Through the Years: 28 Vintage Crochet Afghan Patterns

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18th Century Vintage Crochet Patterns

19th Century Vintage Crochet Patterns

20th Century Vintage Crochet Patterns
 

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18th Century Vintage Crochet Patterns

During the 18th century, Queen Anne unified England and Scotland to create the kingdom of Great Britain and Marie Antoinette ruled lavishly at the palace of Versailles in France. You can imagine that the crochet afghan patterns in this category are gorgeous: some luxe and some lovely lace patterns. These are the oldest in our vintage crochet patterns, but they are elegant nonetheless.

Keepsake Crochet Bedspread
Old Versailles Afghan - lovely sight!
Aran Nosegay Crochet Blanket Pattern
Queen Anne Blanket - royal as the queen herself
Queen's Favorite Throw
Lovelace Bedspread Pattern
Marie Antoinette Afghan - luxurious!
 

19th Century Vintage Crochet Patterns

Queen Victoria defined her reign with grandeur and a lively presence. These floral designs and lace patterns definitely represent her era. The crochet afghan patterns may be traditional in nature, but they embody the power and prestige of the Victorian era. Vintage crochet patterns like these are statement pieces that you can use to decorate any room in your house. 

Brocade Crochet Blanket Pattern
Victoriana Rose Wreath Afghan Pattern - Queen-approved
Maize Fireside Afghan
Vintage Lace Crochet Afghan
Victorian Lace Flower Throw - light 'n' lacy
Rosebud Throw
Traditional Floral Afghan - grand!
Victorian Ornaments Afghan
Victorian Afghan

 

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20th Century Vintage Crochet Patterns

From Downton Abbey, World War I and II, and the Great Depression to the Civil Rights movement, hippie culture, and the Cold War, there are so many crochet afghan patterns inspired by these decades. Commemorate these events by making one of these vintage crochet patterns with floral designs or even some more modern designs.

Downton Abbey Inspired Crochet Afghan - fit for the Duchess
1932 Overlapping Squares Throw
Vintage 1935 Wedding Ring Crochet Bedspread
Sea Shell Afghan from the 1940s - bold as the ocean
1940 Delicate Snowflake Crochet Blanket
Royal Splendour Afghan
1952 Indoor Garden Afghan
The Vintage Crochet Groovy-ghan - let's disco!
The 60s Mod Throw
That 70s Afghan
A Blanket of Roses Afghan - from 1984!
Simply Elegant Crochet Afghan - NEW!