"Lustrous, mercerized, 3-ply combed crochet cotton makes beautiful bedspreads, tablecloths, chair sets"
Hearthside brand Crochet Cotton made it's appearance in 1945 and was heavily promoted in the weekly Sears newspaper advertisements.
Sears, as did most of the thread suppliers, also offered free patterns as promotion. You know, buy the thread and get the pattern for free.
The brand was short lived as, in the early 1950's Sears discontinued selling re-branded thread and began selling the other major brands of the time period.
I have no doubt there are still a number of excellent patterns calling for the Hearthside branded Crochet Cotton. (I don't have much, but hope to come across more). Substitute any brand of suitable size.
I have a ball of this thread.
ReplyDeleteWow ... would you be willing to take a picture of the label and share. I'd like to add the photo to this post so others can see this 'bit of history'. I would, of course, give you credit with link to your Blogger or Facebook. If you are interested, let me know at vintageknitcrochet@gmail.com
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I see this is an old thread, but I just came across a box of Hearthside Large Ball Crochet Cotton 800 yds 4 ply that belonged to my Grandmother. Trying to find info and what I can do with it.
DeleteGive the thread a really strong tug to make sure it does not break apart. If it breaks, it's not good and you can throw out. If the tug test is fine, use the thread on any pattern for the weight, or try selling on Ebay.
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