Beeton's Book of Needlework, by Isabella Beeton, published in 1870, Home, Preface, Table of contents, Chapters I - 16, is a classic reference book for all crafters, beginners and experienced alike. It contains descriptions and instructions illustrated by 600 engravings of tatting patterns, crochet patterns, knitting patterns, netting patterns, embroidery patterns, point lace patterns, Guipure d'Art, Berlin work, monograms, initials and names, pillow work, and lace stitches.