I found this cute fabric at Joann’s in the remnant bin. I knew that this would make the cutest shift dress for the girl.
I had found the pattern at Savers- it is still available on the Simplicty website & anywhere the budget line of Patterns are sold.
The pattern is fairly easy & could be completed in an afternoon. That is unless you have a toddler demanding attention
Filet Crochet Alphabet PDF file
Note- the complete book is available at the Antique Pattern Library
From left to right:
“Bonnie Boner” (or Eddie Erected or The Stallion);
“Tinkle Tamer” (or Irving is Interested);
“Penis Purse” (or Wee Willie)
Disclaimer: These patterns were “named” years ago by a friend. For those who feel self-important enough to think they were named for you specifically, they were not.
We do not know you nor are we out to “get” you.
We suggest intense therapy for those who think otherwise.
I used #20 thread on all of the samples. You can use whatever yarn and needles you wish…
“Bonnie Boner” (Eddie Erected or The Stallion)
#1 needles
I used the Double Seed Stitch Pattern:
Rows 1 & 2: *k2, p2* across.
Rows 3 & 4: *p2, k2* across.
Cast on 64 sts.
Do the stitch pattern or knit in stockinette stitch for 6 rows.
Next Row: Do the pattern stitch or knit across on 20 sts. Put rem stitches on a holder.
Work on these 20 sts for 18 rows. Cut yarn, leaving enough to thread yarn through sts & draw up tight, secure.
Join yarn to next 24 sts & do pattern stitch or knit for 24+ rows. Or however you want the main bit to be.
Thread yarn through sts & draw up tight, secure.
Join yarn to last 20 sts, do the pattern stitch or knit for 18 rows.
Thread yarn through sts & draw up tight, secure.
Sew seam. See photo below. The seam is from the tip of the longest bit, to the sack, around and to the top of the warmer.
Wee Willie sewing up pic: 
Single crochet 2 sts tog around top. Join. Chain 4, * dc, ch 1, * around.
Join & end off. Make a chain 50 sts long. Thread it through the dc’s & tie in front.
“Tinkle Tamer” (or Irving is Interestd)
#00 needles
Cast on 21 sts.
Knit in stockinette stitch for 2 rows.
Next Row: k1, *yo, k1* across. (41 sts) Purl back.
Do 2 more rows of stockinette stitch. Next Row: Do knit across on 12 sts.
Work on these 12 sts for 12 rows. Cut yarn, leaving enough to thread yarn through sts & draw up tight, secure.
Join yarn to next 17 sts & knit for 24+ rows. Or however you want the main bit to be.
Thread yarn through sts & draw up tight, secure.
Join yarn to last 12 sts, do the pattern stitch or knit for 18 rows.
Thread yarn through sts & draw up tight, secure.
Sew seam. The seam is from the tip of the longest bit, to the sack, around and to the top of the warmer.
Make a chain 50 sts long. Thread it through the beading holes made at the beginning of the warmer & tie in front.
“Penis Purse” (or Wee Willie)
Do the same as the “Tinkle Tamer”, except on #0000 needles.
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You can copy, use the pattern to make & sell the finished items & pass around the patterns featured on this page, BUT!, please keep my name & copyright attached to each copy.
So this morning I had to go buy dog food & got sidetracked by an estate sale. Estate sales tend to be crapshoots. Some have very lovely items with lovely prices & others are filled with walmart & dollar store junque. My favorites are those with stuff. This one had a lot of collectible stuff- magazines, pinbacks, old toys, etc. I was lured by the “promise” of sewing stuff. The sewing selection was limited. There was a singer sewing machine from 1949, but would have required too much work to get running again for the price they wanted. If there were patterns they were gone. I did manage to find a few vintage crochet pamphlets though. I tell myself “I don’t *need* anymore edging booklets” but these were so pretty.
The ABC booklet does not have a copyright date but it looks to be from almost 100 years ago. The others are newer being from the 1940s.
Although not sure I have the patience to crochet a us flag…
