Easy to Crochet Tartan Rugs
Crafts & Hobbies Vintage Reference Crocheting Needlework Interior Design Fashion & Textiles DIY Home Décor
Easy to Crochet Tartan Rugs by Australian designer Mary Coleman is the 1999 illustrated textbook that turns traditional Scottish plaid into quick, cozy floor art you can stitch with a single crochet hook. At a generous 128 pages and 27 cm tall, this vintage Bauer Media paperback shows, step-by-step, how to work bold colour-stripes, carry yarn and read tartan charts so even confident beginners can produce true clan patterns—Fraser, MacLeod, Black Watch—without weaving in hundreds of ends. Every rug is sized for modern Aussie lounges, making it the perfect weekend project for young adults, uni students and blank-canvas homeowners who want instant warmth and heritage style on a budget.
Collectors love this out-of-print Women’s Weekly craft title because it is the only Coleman book dedicated solely to tartan rugs, photographed in full colour on polished hardwood floors that showcase how striking the finished pieces look in contemporary or cottage décor. The clean, unmarked interior pages and tight binding mean the grids stay crisp for future reference, while the charming personal inscription on the inside cover adds a touch of provenance without detracting from usability. Whether you are sourcing authentic 1990s craft ephemera, curating a fashion-meets-textiles library, or hunting for a nostalgic gift for a yarn-loving parent, this copy delivers both tactile nostalgia and practical instruction.
For today’s slow-fashion enthusiasts, the book is a sustainable win: thrifted 8-ply wool odds and ends become heirloom-quality house-warmers that outlast mass-produced acrylic mats. Search terms such as “vintage crochet tartan rug pattern,” “Mary Coleman Women’s Weekly craft book,” or “easy plaid floor rug crochet 1999” consistently land this title on collector want-lists, and clean copies with all illustrations intact are increasingly scarce. Snag this well-kept example now and you will own the definitive guide that transforms simple double-crochet into museum-worthy Scottish statement pieces—no loom, no sewing machine, just hook, yarn and this single, indispensable reference.
Refer to our eBay listing for a full condition report and many more high-quality pictures of this item.
Buy Now