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(last updated: March, 2012)

Here are a few things you may not know about Workbasket:

• It started out titled "Aunt Martha's Workbasket: Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit" and was first published in October 1935.
• "Aunt Martha's" was dropped from the title in 1941.
• It continued to publish throughout World War II, even during the severe paper shortage and recycling efforts of the time period. Because of the shortages and recycling, issues prior to 1944 are very difficult to find!
• Workbasket was in continuous publication until May of 1996.
• The magazine was family owned its entire existance, but by two different families.
• It was published monthly from 1935 to 1980, then ten times a year from 1980 through 1990(with Jun/July and Nov/Dec being combined issues), and finally went bimonthly in 1991 to its end in 1996.
• I've broken down the patterns into Four groups: Knitted, Crocheted, Fabric, and Miscellaneous. The last category was the catch-all for anything that didn't fit into the first three categories. I don't know if this will ever be of use to anyone, but here it is. I'm missing many issues between Oct. 1937 and Feb. 1943, so this bibliography page cannot be considered complete.

WORKBASKET SOFT TOY PATTERNS: KNITTED

Pattern Picture

Vol.#: /Issue#

Month,Year

Pattern Title

22:8

May, 1957

Doll's Knit Dress

23:12

Sept., 1958

Doll Ensemble

24:2

Nov., 1958

Baby Ball

24:8

May, 1959

Knit Ball for Toddler

24:10

Jul., 1959

Doll Bootees

25:12

Sept., 1960

Doll's Cardigan

27:1

Oct., 1961

Doll Clothes

28:11

Aug., 1963

Teen-age Doll's Mohair Coat

28:12

Sept., 1963

Fashion Doll Ensemble

29:1

Oct., 1963

Ski Outfit for Dolls

31:12

Sept., 1966

Doll's Skating Suit

33:1

Oct., 1967

Limerick the Lamb

38:9

Jun., 1973

Baby (doll) Bottlecover

39:5

Feb., 1974

Panda Bear Family

40:9

Jun., 1975

Sammie the Snake

40:11

Aug., 1975

Doll Pillow/Pajama Bag

41:3

Dec., 1975

Mother,Daughter, Doll Ensemble

41:4

Jan., 1976

Crew Neck Sweater/Cap/Puppet

42:1

Oct., 1976

Cardigan & Bonnet for Little Girl & Doll

42:5

Feb., 1977

Baby & Doll Buntings

44:2

Nov., 1978

Snowman Family

46:6

Apr., 1981

Eaaster Chick Egg Cozy

46:10

Sept., 1981

Baby Doll Bunting

50:4

Feb., 1985

Doll Wardrobe

51:10

Sept., 1986

Doll Pant Outfit

52:8

Jun/Jul., 1987

A Gnome to Knit

53:6

Apr., 1988

Easter Chicken

53:9

Aug., 1988

Doll Snowsuits

54:1

Oct., 1988

Halloween Pumpkin

58:4

May, 1993

Little Gray Hare
by Kay Melchisedeck Olson

59:4

May, 1994

Knit Overalls and Shirt
by Kay Melchisedech Olson

59:6

Sept., 1994

Fruit-shaped Drawer Sachets

60:4

Apr/May, 1995

Teddy Bear Travelling Suit
by Stephanie Roselle

61:3

Mar., 1996

Hurdlin' Hare
by Kay M. Olson

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WORKBASKET SOFT TOY PATTERNS: CROCHETED

Pattern Picture

Vol.#: /Issue#

Month,Year

Pattern Title

9:2

Nov., 1943

Bunny for Toy or Doorstop

10:12

Sept., 1945

Toy Elephant

13:2

Nov., 1947

Crib Toys

16:1

Oct., 1950

Crocheted Teddy Bear

16:4

Jan., 1951

Bed Doll with Pajama Pouch

16:6

Mar., 1951

Pekinese Dog

16:10

Jul., 1951

Doll Dress in Crocheting

21:3

Dec., 1955

Bear in Crochet

21:6

Mar., 1956

Loopstitch Bunny

22:1

Oct., 1956

Elephant Toy

22:2

Nov., 1956

Paddy Duck

22:4

Jan., 1957

Kitten in Crochet

22:7

Apr., 1957

"She Sews a Fine Seam"
by Beth Bailey
(showcases: Mrs. R.D. Gibbs)

25:3

Dec., 1959

Oscar the Owl

25:4

Jan., 1960

Perky the Pussy Cat

25:7

Apr., 1960

The Mountain Monkeys

25:10

Jul., 1960

Toy Lion

27:2

Nov., 1961

Baby Giraffe

27:9

Jun., 1962

Turtle

30:9

Jun., 1965

Fox Toy

30:12

Sept., 1965

Clown Toy

31:6

Mar., 1966

Flower Bean Bag

32:5

Feb., 1967

Fluffy Dog

32:6

Mar., 1967

Doll Bride

33:3

Dec., 1967

Pony Playmate

33:5

Feb., 1968

Ripley the Rabbit

34:11

Aug., 1969

Clown Toy

34:12

Sept., 1969

Bean Bag

35:5

Feb., 1970

Toy Elephant

36:2

Nov., 1970

Santa Hand Puppet

39:1

Oct., 1973

Centipede Toy

39:6

Mar., 1974

Alligator Stuffed Toy

39:12

Sept., 1974

Balls

40:3

Dec., 1974

Ball and Blocks for Baby

41:2

Nov., 1975

Snowman

42:5

Feb., 1977

Humpty Dumpty Doll

42:10

Jul., 1977

Gingerbread Boy

43:2

Nov., 1977

Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus

43:8

May, 1978

Toy Pig in Crochet

43:11

Aug., 1978

Toy Squirrel

44:1

Oct., 1978

Mouse in Crochet

44:2

Nov., 1978

Long Legged Clown

44:12

Sept., 1979

Humpty Dumpty Baby Rattle

45:2

Nov/Dec., 1979

Bean Bag Willie Worm

45:4

Feb., 1980

Elephant in Crochet

45:5

Mar., 1980

Baby and Doll Bunting

45:6

Apr., 1980

Quick-as-a-Bunny

46:2

Nov/Dec., 1980

Littlest Angel

46:3

Jan., 1981

Doll Pillow

46:3

Jan., 1981

Kitchen Witch

46:6

Apr., 1981

Happy Hippo

46:7

May, 1981

Clown Crib Cover & Doll

46:8

Jun/Jul., 1981

Bear in Crochet

46:10

Sept., 1981

Cuddly Critters: Drago the Dragon, Mr. Smallfrog, Sedgwick Snail, Tuppence Turtle

47:5

Mar., 1982

Exercise Ball

47:6

Apr., 1982

Monkey Pajama Bag

47:6

Apr., 1982

Perky Puppy & His Airplane

47:6

Apr., 1982

Bunny Pin

47:9

Aug., 1982

Clown Bank

47:9

Aug., 1982

Christmas Boot

47:9

Aug., 1982

Kellog Frog

47:10

Sept., 1982

Crocheted Football Pillow

47:10

Sept., 1982

Dog Tissue Box Cover

47:10

Sept., 1982

Crocheted Raccoon

48:1

Oct., 1982

Cuddly Cat

48:1

Oct., 1982

Martian & Astronaut

48:2

Nov/Dec., 1982

Starry Eyed Clown

48:3

Jan., 1983

Pierre Bear

48:7

May, 1983

"Paper" Doll & Clothes

48:8

Jun/Jul., 1983

Cupie Doll & Her Wardrobe

48:9

Aug., 1983

Big Mouth Puppet

49:1

Oct., 1983

Mr. Jack O. Lantern

49:1

Oct., 1983

Doll Sweater

49:3

Jan., 1984

Doll Wardrobe

49:4

Feb., 1984

Humpty Dumpty Toy

49:4

Feb., 1984

Baby Doll Cape

49:5

Mar., 1984

Crocheted Bird Puppet

49:5

Mar., 1984

Rolfe the Rabbit

49:6

Apr., 1984

Rabbit Twins

49:7

May, 1984

Little Raccoon

49:9

Aug., 1984

Owl & Elephant Toys

50:1

Oct., 1984

Elf Doorknob Cover

50:2

Nov/Dec., 1984

Tree Top Angel

50:3

Jan., 1985

Danny Dinosaur

50:4

Feb., 1985

Ebenezer Elephant

50:5

Mar., 1985

Jerome Giraffe

50:5

Mar., 1985

Percival Pig

50:9

Aug., 1985

Doll Dress and Bag

50:10

Sept., 1985

Doll Ensemble

50:10

Sept., 1985

Santa Bank

51:1

Oct., 1985

The Cat's Meow

51:1

Oct., 1985

Cuddly Bunny

51:4

Feb., 1986

Turtle Soap Cover

51:5

Mar., 1986

Dandy the Clown

51:5

Mar., 1986

Chick Egg Cozy

51:10

Sept., 1986

Crocheted Santa Doll

51:10

Sept., 1986

Antique Accessories in Miniature

52:9

Aug., 1987

Mr. & Mrs. Mouse

52:10

Sept., 1987

Elmo Elephant

53:8

Jun/Jul., 1988

Barbie Doll Wardrobe: Blue Dress, Walking Suit, White Evening Dress, Red Party Dress

53:8

Jun/Jul., 1988

Snowman Ornament

53:8

Jun/Jul., 1988

Teddy Soap Cover

53:9

Aug., 1988

Brother/Sister Bear Duo

53:9

Aug., 1988

Playmate of the Sea Octopus

54:1

Oct., 1988

Black Halloween Cat

54:2

Nov/Dec., 1988

Turkey in the Straw

54:4

Feb., 1989

Crocheted Baby Toys (Balls)

54:5

Mar., 1989

Easter Bunny

54:5

Mar., 1989

Dog Toy

55:9

Aug., 1990

Dinosaur Toy

58:4

May, 1993

Snuggle Bunny
by Jo Springer

58:6

Sept., 1993

School of Fish
by Noelle Goetz

59:4

May, 1994

Bear Buddy
by Ruth Calif

59:4

May, 1994

Crochet Vest & Hat
by Sarah Tobaben Johnson

60:1

Nov., 1994

Fun Fashion Doll Hats

60:4

Apr/May, 1995

Teddy Bear Travelling Suit
by Stephanie Roselle

60:6

Aug/Sept., 1995

Honey Bear on a Draft Dodger
by Mary Martin

61:2

Dec/Jan., 1996

Doll Cap

61:3

Mar., 1996

Gym Dandy Bunny
by Stephanie Roselle

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WORKBASKET SOFT TOY PATTERNS: FABRIC

Pattern Picture

Vol.#: /Issue#

Month,Year

Pattern Title

13:1

Oct., 1947

Stocking Doll

17:1

Oct., 1951

Apple Granny Dolls
by Seletha A. Brown

17:2

Nov., 1951

Bitty Bears
by Ruth H. Laughlin

17:5

Feb., 1952

Clown Bean Bag

18:12

Sept., 1953

Bean Bag Clown

19:1

Oct., 1953

Washcloth Doll

19:5

Feb., 1954

Washcloth Kittens

19:6

Mar., 1954

Flip Flop, the Frog

20:12

Sept., 1955

Felt Craft Dolls & Clothing
by Doris P. Wilson

21:1

Oct., 1955

How to Make Stuffed Toys

21:2

Nov., 1955

How to Make Stuffed Toys

21:3

Dec., 1955

Stuffed Toy Elephant

21:4

Jan., 1956

Donkey Doll

21:10

Jul., 1956

A Pixie Toy

21:10

Jul., 1956

butterfly Beanbag

21:12

Sept., 1956

Puss in Boots

22:3

Dec., 1956

Twin Girl and Boy Felt Dolls

22:3

Dec., 1956

Frosty the Snowman

22:9

Jun., 1957

Doll Clothes Tots Can Handle

23:2

Nov., 1957

A Snow Man That Is Easy to Make

23:2

Nov., 1957

Washcloth Cat and Dog

23:5

Feb., 1958

Toy Giraffe

23:7

Apr., 1958

Nosey

24:2

Nov., 1958

Diaper Dollies
by Paula Muster

24:2

Nov., 1958

Doll Clothes Hold Gifts for the Children
by Ethelwyn W. Dills

25:1

Oct., 1959

Stuffed Toys(Bear, Bunny, Duck, Fish)

26:5

Feb., 1961

Hobby Horse

26:7

Apr., 1961

Clown Puppet

26:11

Aug., 1961

Clown Sock Doll

27:7

Apr., 1962

Stuffed Duckling Toys
by Dorothy S. Garland

28:5

Feb., 1963

Felt Monkey

28:10

Jul., 1963

Stuffed Lamb

29:1

Oct., 1963

Stuffed Kitten in Felt

29:5

Feb., 1964

Jenny-A Cloth Doll

29:9

Jun., 1964

Fashion Doll Ensemble

30:3

Dec., 1964

Puppy Pillow

31:5

Feb., 1966

Petey the Pup

31:11

Aug., 1966

Leander Lion
by Willard & Elma Waltner

32:5

Feb., 1967

Bean Bag Toy (pig)

32:7

Apr., 1967

Bean Bag Bear

32:11

Aug., 1967

Fish Bean Bag

34:3

Dec., 1968

Birds of Felt

34:10

Jul., 1969

Astronaut Toy

34:12

Sept., 1969

Ladybug Pillow

35:1

Oct., 1969

Butterfly Pillow

35:1

., 1969

Wilma Whale

35:2

Nov., 1969

Stuffed Sea Horses

35:5

Feb., 1970

Otto the owl

35:6

Mar., 1970

Groovy Gremlin

35:8

May, 1970

Toy Stuffed Snake

36:11

Aug., 1971

Wise Owl Tree

37:1

Oct., 1971

Beanie the Clown

37:2

Nov., 1971

Stuffed Snake Toy

37:2

Nov., 1971

Santa House Bean Bag

37:4

Jan., 1972

Terrific Tortoise

37:5

Feb., 1972

Elephant Bean Bag

37:5

Feb., 1972

Blocks for Baby

37:6

Mar., 1972

Calico Cat

37:9

Jun., 1972

Turtle

37:11

Aug., 1972

Print Fabric Owl

37:12

Sept., 1972

Cat Bean Bag

38:2

Nov., 1972

Dog Bean Bag

38:3

Dec., 1972

People Pillows

38:6

Mar., 1973

Pig Pillow

38:8

May, 1973

Felt Flower Pillow

38:9

Jun., 1973

Sam Sit On

39:6

Mar., 1974

Toy Horse

39:7

Apr., 1974

Lamb - Stuffed Toy

39:12

Sept., 1974

Turtle Pincushion

40:1

Oct., 1974

Squirrel Toy

40:2

Nov., 1974

Toy Dog

40:3

Dec., 1974

Doll

40:10

Jul., 1975

Toy Duck

41:1

Oct., 1975

Cutwork Butterfly

41:7

Apr., 1976

Love Pillow

41:8

May, 1976

Fake Fur Fun

41:12

Sept., 1976

Penguin Felt Toy

42:1

Oct., 1976

Gingham Dog

42:61

Mar., 1977

Frog Stuffed Toy

43:1

Oct., 1977

Toy Lion

43:4

Jan., 1978

Turtle Toy

43:6

Mar., 1978

Bow Tie Rabbit

43:9

Jun., 1978

Playtime Ball

43:9

Jun., 1978

Calico Cat

44:4

Jan., 1979

Stuffed Owl

44:5

Feb., 1979

Gingham Dog

44:5

Feb., 1979

Mouse Family

44:9

Jun., 1979

Toy Banana

44:11

Aug., 1979

Butterfly Pillow

45:1

Oct., 1979

Calico Flowers

45:2

Nov/Dec., 1979

Christmas Mouse

46:2

Nov/Dec., 1980

Wee Woolies: Ollie Owl, Tricky Chick, Missy Mouse, Silly Willy

46:4

Feb., 1981

Alexander Alligator

46:5

Mar., 1981

Baby Turnabout

46:6

Apr., 1981

Cuddly Bunny

46:7

May, 1981

Broomstick Horse

46:8

Jun/Jul., 1981

Star Crib Toy

46:9

Aug., 1981

Tooth Fairy

47:3

Jan., 1982

Caterpillar Draft Dodger

47:4

Feb., 1982

Giggly Wiggly

47:6

Apr., 1982

Toy Cat

47:7

May, 1982

Baby's Soft Ball

47:9

Aug., 1982

Tiny Calico Tree

47:10

Sept., 1982

Stuffed Football

48:2

Nov/Dec., 1982

Sugar Plum Fairy

48:3

Jan., 1983

Elephant Chain Crib Toy

48:7

May, 1983

Mouse Finger Puppet

48:9

Aug., 1983

Chef Henry Kitchen Decoration

48:9

Aug., 1983

cone & Candle Ornaments

48:9

Aug., 1983

Felt Bird Mobile

49:1

Oct., 1983

Ghost Puppet

49:3

Jan., 1984

Doll Pajama Bag

49:4

Feb., 1984

Lamb Hot Water Bottle

49:4

Feb., 1984

Valentine Lollipop Mouse

49:5

Mar., 1984

Hot Air Balloon

49:6

Apr., 1984

Mushroom Mouse House

49:6

Apr., 1984

Spring Fever Germ

49:8

Jun/Jul., 1984

Storybook Finger Puppets

49:9

Aug., 1984

Clown Shadow Box

49:10

Sept., 1984

Clock Pillow

50:1

Oct., 1984

Gingerbread Man Ornament

50:5

Mar., 1985

Butterfly Sachet

50:6

Apr., 1985

Scrap Box Bunny

50:7

May, 1985

Tuxedo Teddy

50:10

Sept., 1985

Child's Pup Purse

51:4

Feb., 1986

Valentine Bears

51:5

Mar., 1986

Fish Pajama Bag

51:10

Sept., 1986

Harp Seal Puppet

52:1

Oct., 1986

Granny Magnet

52:2

Nov/Dec., 1986

Thanksgiving Guests

52:6

Apr., 1987

Pop-up Bunny Toy

52:8

Jun/Jul., 1987

Winged Menagerie

52:8

Jun/Jul., 1987

Candy Cane Reindeer

53:1

Oct., 1987

Soft Doll Cradle

53:3

Jan., 1988

Traditional Style Doll House Furniture

54:1

Oct., 1988

Frigid Fellow

54:2

Nov/Dec., 1988

Christmas Felt Cats

54:2

Nov/Dec., 1988

Candy Cane

54:3

Jan., 1989

Country Cat

54:5

Mar., 1989

Lamb Pajama Bag

55:6

Apr., 1990

Terry Puppy Toy

55:8

Jul., 1990

Terrific Tartan Bears
by Carolyn Wllischeck

56:6

Sept., 1991

Kitten Wreath
by Carolanne Peterson

57:5

Jul., 1992

Dinosaur Puppet Washcloth
by Betty Vriesen

58:2

Nov., 1992

Felt Sheep Ornament

59:3

Mar., 1994

Soft Sculpture Veggies and Fruit
by Wendy Jacobson

59:4

May, 1994

Little Pig Denim Overalls
by Ami Johnson

59:5

Jul., 1994

Yankee Doodle Sammy
by Kay Melchisedech Olson

60:4

Apr/May, 1995

Bear Travel Pillow
by Mary Martin

59:5

Jul., 1994

Yankee Doodle Sammy
by Kay M. Olson

59:6

Sept., 1994

Bedtime Dream Toys
by Maribell Williams & Amy Johnson Olson

60:1

Nov., 1994

Stitched Witch
by Sheila McGraw

60:4

Apr/May, 1995

Bear Travel Pillow

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WORKBASKET SOFT TOY PATTERNS: MISCELLANEOUS TOYS

Pattern Picture

Vol.#: /Issue#

Month,Year

Pattern Title

10:3

Dec., 1944

"Polly Pigtails" yarn doll

15:5

Feb., 1950

Her Bunnies Bring Her Money

16:7

Apr., 1951

Turning Pecans into Dolls
by Jewell Casey

19:11

Aug., 1954

Success with "Stuffies"
by Sarah Denberg

26:6

Mar., 1961

Octo-Bunnies

26:10

Jul., 1961

Pompon Poodle

27:2

Nov., 1961

Clothespin Character Doll

27:7

Apr., 1962

Cornhusk Character Dolls
by Elma Waltner

27:9

Jun., 1962

Lounging Liz (Doll)
by Elma Waltner

29:4

Jan., 1964

Dried Apple Dolls
by Lois Schwartz

30:2

Nov., 1964

Sirup Bottle Angels

30:2

Nov., 1964

Dolls, Dolls, Dolls
by Dorothy S. Garland

30:9

Jun., 1965

Polly Pincushion
by Willard and Elma Waltner

32:1

Oct., 1966

Fun-to-Make Dolls

32:2

Nov., 1966

Angel Dolls
by Jean Doane

32:5

Feb., 1967

Doll Repair and Collecting
by Marie Koger Gordon

33:1

Oct., 1967

Little Boy Blue

33:1

Oct., 1967

Angel Doll

33:2

Nov., 1967

Kitchen Angel
by Helene Fran Holmsberg

33:2

Nov., 1967

Apple Head Dolls
by Marie Koger Gordon

33:4

Jan., 1968

Pink Elephant

33:12

Sept., 1968

Artist Doll

34:2

Nov., 1968

Calico Cat

34:3

Dec., 1968

Gingham Dog

35:10

Jul., 1970

Dolls, Dolls, Dolls

35:12

Sept., 1970

Dried Apple Dolls
by Skip Cypert

37:6

Mar., 1972

Apple Dolls Are Fun to Make

40:8

May, 1975

Cornhusk People
by Elma Waltner

41:2

Nov., 1975

Miniature Creche
by Willard & Elma Waltner

41:5

Feb., 1976

Applehead Doll Clan
by Willard & Elma Waltner

42:12

Sept., 1977

Mr. Boa

43:2

Nov., 1977

Cornhusk Madonna

43:3

Dec., 1977

Humpty Dumpty

45:2

Nov/Dec., 1979

Snow Person

45:2

Nov/Dec., 1979

Christmas Tree

45:3

Jan., 1980

Mr. Sam Spool Acrobat

46:3

Jan., 1981

/walnut Shell Fridgies

46:6

Apr., 1981

Walking Willie
by

47:1

Oct., 1981

Tweeples(ribbon dolls)

47:7

May, 1982

Mapleseed Dragonflies

48:2

Nov/Dec., 1982

Clothespin Horse

48:5

Mar., 1983

Strawberry Stick Pin

48:8

Jun/Jul., 1983

Pompom Pussycats

49:2

Nov/Dec., 1983

Pine Cone Caroler

50:5

Mar., 1985

Clothespin Doll

50:5

Mar., 1985

Church Baby

51:10

Sept., 1986

Happy Harvest Goblins

52:8

Jun/Jul., 1987

Tatted Bridal Gown

52:10

Sept., 1987

Gourd Decorating

55:9

Aug., 1990

Tiger PJ Bag (Latchook)
by Eve Andrade

56:5

Jul., 1991

Mop Doll
by Brenda Lewis

57:3

Mar., 1992

String Dolls
by Suzanne McNeill

58:2

Jan., 1993

Chenille Santa
by Barbara Carpenter

58:4

May, 1993

Surprise Rabbits
by Kay Melchisedech Olson

59:1

Oct/Nov., 1993

Dress Up Indian Doll
by Kay Melchisedech Olson

60:1

Oct/Nov., 1994

Doll-size Garden Hat(Tatted)

60:4

Apr/May, 1995

Three Little Pigs Finger Puppets

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