150 Favorite Crochet Designs
Author: Mary Carolyn Waldrep
Date: 2012-05-24T06:00:00+00:00
Keywords: Crafts & Hobbies; Needlework; General
Description: Great for crafters of all skill levels, here is a wonderful collection of classic heirloom-quality patterns for tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, edgings, and more. The book also includes a complete list of materials and detailed instructions as well as 140 helpful illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Rights: Copyright © 1995 by Dover Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

DOVER BOOKS ON KNITTING AND CROCHET

WOOLLY THOUGHTS: UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVE GENIUS WITH MODULAR KNITTING, Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer. (0-486-46084-3)

TATTING PATTERNS AND DESIGNS, Gun Blomqvist, Elwy Persson. (0-486-25813-0)

OLD WORLD LACE: A CONCISE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE, Clara M. Blum. (0-486-42150-3)

ELEGANT TATTING PATTERNS, Janet Carroll. (0-486-29149-9)

60 CROCHETED SNOWFLAKES, Barbara Christopher. (0-486-25393-7)

MASTERPIECES OF IRISH CROCHET LACE: TECHNIQUES, PATTERNS, INSTRUCTIONS, Edited by Thérèse de Dillmont. (0-486-25079-2)

FAIR ISLE KNITTING, Sarah Don. (0-486-45754-0)

MINIATURE CROCHETING AND KNITTING FOR DOLLHOUSES, Rosemary Drysdale. (0-486-23964-0)

TATTING HEARTS, Teri Dusenbury. (0-486-28071-3)

CHRISTMAS ANGELS AND OTHER TATTING PATTERNS, Monica Hahn. (0-486-26076-3)

TRADITIONAL ARAN KNITTING, Shelagh Hollingworth. (0-486-44807-X)

CROCHETING TEDDY BEARS: 16 DESIGNS FOR TOYS, Barbara Jacksier and Ruth Jacksier. (0-486-24639-6)

FILET CROCHET, Mrs. F. W. Kettelle. (0-486-23745-1)

FIRST BOOK OF MODERN LACE KNITTING, Marianne Kinzel. (0-486-22904-1)

SECOND BOOK OF MODERN LACE KNITTING, Marianne Kinzel. (0-486-22905-X)

EASY TATTING, Rozella Florence Linden. (0-486-29986-4)

TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN KNITTING, Sheila McGregor. (0-486-43300-5)

TRADITIONAL FAIR ISLE KNITTING, Sheila McGregor. (0-486-43107-X)

TATTING: TECHNIQUE AND HISTORY, Elgiva Nicholls. (0-486-24612-4)

TRADITIONAL KNITTING PATTERNS: FROM SCANDINAVIA, THE BRITISH ISLES, FRANCE, ITALY AND OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, James Norbury. (0-486-21013-8)

LACE AND LACE MAKING, Marian Powys. (0-486-41811-1)

NEEDLE-MADE LACES AND NET EMBROIDERIES: RETICELLA WORK, CARRICKMACROSS LACE, PRINCESS LACE AND OTHER TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES, Doris Campbell Preston. (0-486-24708-2)

TATTING PATTERNS, Julia E. Sanders. (0-486-23554-8)

LESSONS IN BOBBIN LACEMAKING, Doris Southard. (0-486-27122-6)

ALICE STARMORE’S BOOK OF FAIR ISLE KNITTING, Alice Starmore. (0-486-47218-3)

TATTED SNOWFLAKES, Vida Sunderman. (0-486-28303-8)

MARY THOMAS’S BOOK OF KNITTING PATTERNS, Mary Thomas. (0-486-22818-5)

MARY THOMAS’S KNITTING BOOK, Mary Thomas. (0-486-22817-7)

PATTERNS FOR GUERNSEYS, JERSEYS & ARANS, Gladys Thompson. (0-486-22703-0)

RENAISSANCE PATTERNS FOR LACE, EMBROIDERY AND NEEDLEPOINT, Federico Vinciolo. (0-486-22438-4)

THE TATTER’S TREASURE CHEST, Mary Carolyn Waldrep (ed.). (0-486-26355-X)

FLORAL CROCHET, Edited by Mary Carolyn Waldrep. (0-486-25532-8)

THE CROCHETER’S TREASURE CHEST: 80 CLASSIC PATTERNS FOR TABLECLOTHS, BEDSPREADS, DOILIES AND EDGINGS, Mary Carolyn Waldrep. (0-486-25833-5)

150 FAVORITE CROCHET DESIGNS, Edited by Mary Carolyn Waldrep. (0-486-28572-3)

TATTING DOILIES AND EDGINGS, Edited by Rita Weiss. (0-486-24051-7)

ELIZABETH ZIMMERMANN’S KNITTER’S ALMANAC, Elizabeth Zimmermann. (0-486-24178-5)

Table of Contents

DOVER BOOKS ON KNITTING AND CROCHET

Title Page

Copyright Page

Introduction

DOILIES

TABLECLOTHS, LUNCHEON SETS AND PLACEMATS

BEDSPREADS

EDGINGS

Copyright

Copyright © 1995 by Dover Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Bibliographical Note

150 Favorite Crochet Designs, first published in 1995, is a new selection of patterns from the following titles published by Dover Publications, Inc., New York:

Crocheting Edgings, 1980, ISBN 0-486-24031-2; Favorite Filet Crochet Designs, 1985, ISBN 0-486-24930-1; Classic Crocheted Bedspread Designs, 1987, ISBN 0-486-25370-8, all edited by Rita Weiss, and 42 Favorite Crochet Motifs, 1992, ISBN 0-486-26956-6, edited by Mary Carolyn Waldrep. A new Introduction has been written specially for this edition.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

150 favorite crochet designs / edited by Mary Carolyn Waldrep.

p. cm.—(Dover needlework series)

“A new selection of patterns from the following titles published by Dover Publications, Inc., New York: Crocheting edgings, 1980 . . . , Favorite filet crochet designs, 1985 . . . , Classic crochet bedspread designs, 1987 . . . , all edited by Rita Weiss, and 42 favorite crochet motifs, 1992 . . . , edited by Mary Carolyn Waldrep”—T.p. verso.

9780486156392

1. Crocheting—Patterns. I. Waldrep, Mary Carolyn. II. Title: One hundred fifty favorite crochet designs. III. Series.

TT820.A119 1995

746.43’4041—dc20

94-44865

CIP

Manufactured in the United States by Courier Corporation

28572309

www.doverpublications.com

Introduction

Crocheting, particularly crocheting for the home, was enormously popular in the middle years of this century. Thread manufacturers responded to this popularity by producing a flood of leaflets showcasing their products, offering instructions for everything from simple edgings to elaborate bedspreads and tablecloths. Today, there is renewed interest in hand-crocheted lace and these leaflets have become collector’s items. In this volume, we feature a selection of some of the finest patterns offered in the instruction leaflets of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.

Although the exact threads called for may no longer be available, all of the items can be made with cotton crochet thread, readily available in a variety of sizes.

Before beginning a project, work a sample using the desired thread and hook size. Check the appearance of the work—the stitches should be neat and firm, but not crowded. If a gauge is given, check the size of your sample. If it is too small, use a larger hook; if it is too large, use a smaller one.

Once you have finished crocheting your project, you should wash and block it. If you are making a tablecloth or bedspread made up of individual motifs, you may find it easier to block the motifs separately, before sewing them together. Using a mild soap and cool water, squeeze the suds gently through the crochet; do not rub. Rinse the piece thoroughly. Small pieces such as doilies and placemats can be lightly starched if desired. Using rustproof pins, pin the piece right side down on a well-padded surface. When the crochet is almost dry, press it through a damp cloth with a moderately hot iron. Do not allow the iron to rest on the stitches.

The terminology and hooks listed in this book are those used in the United States. The charts on the next page give the U. S. names of crochet stitches and their equivalents in other countries and the approximate equivalents to U. S. crochet hook sizes. Crocheters should become thoroughly familiar with the differences in both crochet terms and hook sizes before starting any projects. The stitches used in the projects in this book are explained on page 128.

CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS

STITCH CONVERSION CHART

U.S. Name | Equivalent
Chain | Chain
Slip | Single crochet
Single crochet | Double crochet
Half-double or short-double crochet | Half-treble crochet
Double crochet | Treble crochet
Treble crochet | Double-treble crochet
Double-treble crochet | Treble-treble crochet
Treble-treble or long-treble crochet | Quadruple-treble crochet
Afghan stitch | Tricot crochet

STEEL CROCHET HOOK CONVERSION CHART

DOILIES

Melody Doily

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET, Size 50: 2 balls of White or Ecru.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.

Doily measures 10 inches from point to point.

GAUGE: Each medallion measures 1¾ inches from point to point.

FIRST MEDALLION . . . Starting at center, ch 10. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 4. holding back on hook the last loop of each d tr make 3 d tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook, (ch 6, holding back on hook the last loop of each d tr make 4 d tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook—a 4 d tr cluster made) 11 times; ch 6, sl st in top st of ch-4. 2nd rnd: * 4 sc in next sp, ch 6, 4 sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 6, * 5 sc in next ch-6 sp, ch 4—a picot made—5 sc in same sp, ch 4, dc between 4-sc groups, ch 4. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in 3rd st of ch-6. Break off.

SECOND MEDALLION . . . Same as First Medallion through the 2nd rnd. 3rd rnd: Ch 6, 5 sc in next sp, ch 2, sl st in 1st p of First Medallion, ch 2, 5 sc in same sp on Second Medallion, ch 2. sl st in next sp on First Medallion, ch 2, dc between 4-sc groups on Second Medallion, ch 2, sl st in next sp on First Medallion, ch 2, 5 sc in next sp on Second Medallion, ch 2, sl st in next p of First Medallion, ch 2, complete 3rd rnd as for First Medallion. Make 35 more medallions like this, joining as Second Medallion was joined to First and following chart for joinings.

Rose Window Dresser Set

Materials

MOTIF—Starting in center with Salmon Rose ch 7. sl st in 1 lp of 5th ch from hook for a p, (ch 9, p) 3 times, ch 2, remove hook from lp, insert it back in starting st, catch lp and pull thru to form a ring with ps on inside of ring.

1st rnd—Ch 3, 3 dc in ring, (3 dc at base of next p, 7 dc in next sp between ps) 3 times, 3 dc at base of next p, 3 dc in next sp, join with sl st in top of ch-3.

2d rnd—* Ch 8, sl st in 1 lp of 5th ch from hook for a p, (ch 6, p) 4 times, ch 1, sl st at base of 2d p from hook, ch 5, sl st in same st, ch 1, dc at base of next p, ch 5, sl st in dc for a p, (ch 1, tr at base of next p, ch 5, sl st in tr for a p) twice, ch 1, tr in 2d st of next ch-3, ch 1, sk 4 dc, sl st in next dc. Mark this 1st point with a small safety pin. Repeat from * 7 times. Cut 6 inches long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

3d rnd—Join White to tip of marked 1st point, ch 1, sc in same place, * ch 10, dtr in 2d p down side of same point, ch 1, dtr in 3d p up side of next point, ch 10, sc in tip of same point. Repeat from * around, ending with 7 ch and dc in 1st sc (in place of final 10ch).

4th rnd—Ch 3, * dc in 3d st of next 10-ch, (ch 2, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) twice, ch 2, sk 1 ch, dtr in next ch, (ch 2, dtr in next dtr) twice, ch 2, sk 1 ch, dtr in next ch, (ch 2, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) twice, ch 2, ** sk 1 ch, dc in next ch. Move the pin up and mark this 1st scallop. Repeat from * around ending at **, join to top of 1st ch-3.

5th rnd—* 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, (2 sc, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, 1 sc) in each of next 7 sps, 2 sc in next sp, sk 2 dc in angle and repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

2d MOTIF—Repeat thru 4th rnd.

5th rnd—2 sc in next ch-2 sp, (2 sc, a p, 1 sc) in each of next 2 sps, 2 sc in next sp, ch 2, sl st in corresponding p on 5th scallop on 1st Motif, ch 2, sl st back in last sc on 2d Motif, 1 sc in same sp, (2 sc in next sp, ch 2, sl st in next p on 1st Motif, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 1 sc in same sp) twice, (2 sc, a p, 1 sc) in each of next 2 sps, 2 sc in next sp and finish row as for 1st Motif.

3d MOTIF—Join by the 3 center ps on 7th scallop to the 3d scallop on 1st Motif.

4th MOTIF—Join by the 3 center ps on 1st scallop to the 5th scallop on 3d Motif and by the 7th scallop to the 3d scallop on 2d Motif. This brings the ps in center of all Motifs in line with the rows of Motifs, and leaves 11 ps free on each Motif on inside edge between joinings.

FILL-IN MOTIF—With Salmon Rose ch 9, join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd—Ch 1, 16 sc in ring, join with sl st in 1st sc.

2d rnd—Ch 8, sl st in 1 lp of 5th ch from hook for a p, ch 6, p, ch 3, sl st in 6th (center) free p on 1 Motif, * ch 3, sl st back at base of last p on Fill-in Motif, ch 5, sl st in same place, ch 1, (sl st, ch 5, sl st) at base of next p, ch 3, sk 1 sc on ring, sl st in next sc, ch 8, p, (ch 6, p) 3 times, ch 3, sk 2 ps on same Motif, sl st in next p, ch 7, p, ch 6, p, ch 2, sl st in 3d free p on next Motif, ch 7, p, ch 2, sk last 4 ps made, (sl st, ch 5, sl st) at base of next p on Fill-in Motif, (ch 1, sl st at base of next p, ch 5, sl st in same place) twice, ch 3, sk 1 sc on ring, sl st in next sc, ch 8, p. ch 6, p, ch 3, sk 2 ps on same Motif, sl st in next (center) p. Repeat from * until all 4 Motifs are joined. Fasten off.

Work as many Motifs as desired, joining in same manner. Stretch and pin crochet right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

A Medley of Versatile Motifs

Etude

Etude

MATERIALS—Lily Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 10, in Cream, White or Ecru. Steel Crochet Hook Size 9.

MOTIF—(3¾” square when blocked and requires 37 yds.) Ch 8, sl st in starting st. 12 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc.

Row 2—Ch 5, dc in next sc, (ch 2, dc in next sc) 10 times, ch 2, sl st in 3d st of 1st 5-ch.

Row 3—Ch 3, 3 dc in each space, dc in each dc. Sl st in 1st 3-ch.

Row 4—Ch 10, turn, sl at in sl st, ch I, turn, * 2 sc in ring, ch 10, skip last st, then putting 1 st in each ch at, make sc, hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc and sc in bal. of ch. ** Repeat from * to **. 2 sc in ring, ch 12, skip last at, (sc, hdc, dc, 5 tr, dc, hdc and sc) in bal. of ch. Repeat from * to ** twice. 3 sc in ring, sc in next 12 sc on center circle, ch 10, turn, sl at in last sc, ch I, turn, 2 sc in ring, ch 9, sl at back in tip of last petal, ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc and sc) in 9-ch. Repeat from ** around, completing 4 groups of petals; join. Fasten off. Tack 1st and last petals together.

BORDER—Join again to this joining of petals, * (ch 10, sc in tip of next petal) 3 times, ch 10, sc in joining of next 2 petals. Repeat from * around.

Row 2—Sl st in next 10-ch, ch 3, * 9 dc in bal. of loop, dc in sc, 10 dc in next loop, 3 dc in sc, 10 dc in next loop, dc in sc, 9 dc in next loop, (dc in same loop, dc in next loop) holding the last loop of these 2 dc on hook, thread over and pull thru all 3 loops on hook at once (a Cluster). Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st 3-ch.

Row 3—Ch 8 for a tr tr, * ch 1, dtr in next 3d dc, ch 1, dtr in next 2d dc, (ch 1, tr in next 2d dc) 6 times, (ch 1, dtr in next 2d dc) twice, (ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 3, dtr, ch 1 and dtr) in next (corner) dc, ch 1, dtr in next dc, ch 1, dtr in next 2d dc, (ch I, tr in next 2d dc) 6 times, (ch I, dtr in next 2d dc) twice, ch 1, tr tr in next 3d (Cluster) at in angle. Repeat from * around. Join final 1-ch to 8th st of 1st 9-ch.

Row 4—2 sc in each 1-ch space around. In corner 3-chs, make sc, 3 sc in 2d at and sc in bal. Join and fasten off.

Sew motifs together with neat over-and-over stitches on wrong side.

Block to measurements given.

Symphony

MATERIALS—Lily Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 10, in Cream, White or Ecru. Steel Crochet Hook Size 9.

MOTIF—(4½” across when blocked and requires 31½ yds.) Ch 10, sl st in starting st. 16 sc in ring, sl st in back loop of 1st sc. Ch 4, 5 dc in same st, remove hook, insert it in ch st preceding these dc, catch loop and pull thru (a Popcorn st), (ch 4, a pc st in next 2d sc) 7 times. Ch 3, sl st in 1st pc st.

Row 2—5 sc in each 4-ch.

Row 3—Sl st in 1st 2 sc, ch 4, a pc st in same sc, (ch 4, a pc st in next 2d sc, ch 4, a pc st in next 3d sc) repeated around (16 pc sts). Ch 3, sl st in 1st Popcorn.

Row 4—(Sc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2 and sc) in each space.

Row 5—Sl st to center dc of 1st shell, ch 3 for a dc, (ch 6, dc in next shell) 15 times. Ch 6, sl at in 3d at of 1st 9-ch.

Row 6—Ch 1, 6 sc in each 5-ch, sc in each dc. Sl at in 1st 1-ch.

Row 7—* Ch 10, skip last at, sc in next ch st, hdc in next, 2 dc in next, I dc in next. (2 tr in next, I tr in next) twice, tr in next, sc in next 4th sc, ch 3, sc in next 3d sc. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

Row 8—Join to 7th st from end of one shell, * ch 2, sc in tip sc of next shell, (ch 4, sc in next 2d st) 3 times. Repeat from * around, making 2-ch and a dc in place of final 4-ch loop.

Row 9—* Dc in 1st 4-ch loop on next shell, (ch 3, dc in same loop) twice, (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

JOINING—Work 8 rows as for 1st motif.

Row 9—* Dc in 1st 4-ch loop on next shell, ch 3, dc in same loop, ch 2, sl st in 2d point on 1st motif, ch 2, dc back in same place as last dc, (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from *, joining to next point on 1st motif. Leave the next 2 points unattached, then join the next 2 points to 1st and 2d points on 3d motif. Continue to make and join motifs, always leaving 2 unattached points between all joinings.

FILL-IN MOTIF—(Requires 6½ yds.) Repeat Rows I and 2.

Row 3—Sl st in back loop of 1st sc, ch 1, sc in next sl, * (ch 6, sc in 5th st from hook for a p) twice, ch 2, sl st in one unattached point on one motif, ch 6, a p, ch I, dc in 1-ch between 2 previous ps, ch 5, p, ch 2, skip 1 sc on center, sc in next 4 sc, (ch 6, p) twice, ch 2, sl st in next point on same motif, ch 6, p, ch I, dc between 2 previous ps, ch 5, p, ch 2, skip 1 sc on center, sc in next 4 sc. Repeat from * 3 times, joining to remaining 3 motifs in turn. Fasten off.

Block to measurements given.

Sonata

MATERIALS—Lily Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 10, in Cream, White or Ecru. Steel Crochet Hook Size 9.

No. 1—BLOCK—(4¼” square when blocked and requires 24 yds.)

MOTIF—Ch 11, sl st in starting st, (ch 13, sl st in 11th at from hook) 3 times, ch 2, sl st at base of 1st loop.

Row 2—* In next loop make 2 sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, 5 dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, dc, hdc and 2 sc. 2 sc between loops. Repeat from * 3 times; join.

Row 3—Ch 7 and fasten up back of next petal to back loop of center-top dc, ch 7 for a dtr. * (ch 6, sc in 5th st from hook for a p, ch 2, dtr in same dc) 4 times, ch 6, dtr in center dc of next petal. Repeat from * 3 times, joining final 6-ch to 7th at of 1st loop. Fasten off.

Make a 2d motif as far as * in Row 3. (Ch 6, p, ch 2, dtr in same dc) twice, ** ch 4, sl st in corresponding p on 1st motif, ch 2, skip last 2 sts of 4-ch, sc in next st, ch 2, dtr in same dc. Repeat from **, joining to next p on 1st motif. Ch 6, dtr in next petal. Join the next 2 ps in this shell to the next 2 on 1st motif. Complete motif as before. Join a 3d motif to 2d in same way. Then join a 4th motif across 2 sides to 1st and 3d motifs, completing square. Make the 1st motif of a 2d Block, joining it by the 2d and 3d ps of I corner shell to corresponding ps on I corner of 1st Block. Complete 2d Block. Continue to make and join Blocks by the 2 ps at each corner. This leaves 6 ps unattached across each side of each Block.

Sonata

No. 2—FILET BLOCK—(3⅝” square when blocked and requires 31 yds.) Ch 9, dc in starting st, (ch 5, dc in same st) twice, ch 2, dc in next 3d st.

Row 2—Ch 3, 2 dc over bar of dc, * dc in next st, (3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc) in next 5-ch. Repeat from * twice. Dc in next st, 3 dc in next space, ch 2, dc in top of 1st 3-ch.

Row 3—Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in last 2-ch space, * dc in next 7 dc, (3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc) in corner 5-ch. Repeat from * twice. Dc in 7 dc, 3 dc in next space, ch 2, dc in top of 1st 3-ch.

Row 4—Ch 5, turn, * dc in next 13 dc, ch 2, (dc, ch 5 and dc) in 3d st of corner loop, ch 2. Repeat from * twice. Dc in next 13 dc, (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) twice.

Row 5—Ch 5, turn, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, * ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next 7 dc, ch 2, dc in next 3d dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ** ch 2, (dc, ch 5, and dc) in 3d st of corner loop, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice. Repeat from * twice and from * to **. (Ch 2, dc in next 3d st) twice.

Row 6—Ch 3 for a dc, turn, * (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) repeated to corner. Put (dc, ch 5 and dc) in 3d st of corner 5-ch. Repeat from * twice. (Ch 2, dc in next 3d st) repeated across to corner. Repeat this row 3 times.

EDGE—Ch I, turn, 2 sc in last dc, * 2 sc in next space, sc in dc, 2 sc in next space, ch 2, sl st in 1st of 6 ps on I side of a No. 1 Block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, completing p. Now, putting 1 sc in each dc and 2 sc in each space, and joining each p in turn to next p on No. 1 Block, (make 10 sc, ch 2, sl st in next p, ch 2. sl st back in last sc, completing p, 7 sc, a joined p) twice, 10 sc, a p, 4 ac, (2 sc, a p joined to joining of No. I Blocks, and 1 sc) in 3d st of corner 5-ch. Repeat from * around. Make 1 sc in final corner, sl at in 1st sc and a p. Fasten off.

Block to measurements given.

Wedgwood Doily

CLASSIC DISTINCTION MARKS THIS FAVORED ROSE DESIGN LACE DOILY

MATERIALS:

J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 30:

SMALL BALL:

J. & P. COATS—2 balls of White or Ecru, or 3 balls of any color,

OR

CLARK’S O.N.T.—4 balls of White, Ecru or any color.

BIG BALL:

J. & P. COATS—1 ball of White or Ecru.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 10 or 11.

Doily measures 16 inches in diameter.

GAUGE: 4 sps make 1 inch; 4 rows make 1 inch.

Starting at bottom of chart, ch 67.

1st row: Tr in 11th ch from hook, * ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch. Repeat from * across (15 sps). Ch 18, turn.

2nd row: Tr in 11th ch from hook, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next tr (3 sps increased) ; (ch 3, tr in next tr) 14 times; ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr (1 sp increased); (turn, ch 7, skip 3 sts of 1st ch-7, tr in next ch) twice (2 more sps increased) ; sl st across last ch. Ch 18, turn. 3rd row: Tr in 11th ch from hook, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in same place as last sl st, ch 3, tr in top of next tr, ch 3, tr in base of same tr, (ch 3, tr in next tr) 18 times; ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr, (turn, ch 7, skip 3 sts of 1st ch-7, tr in next ch) twice (3 sps increased at each end) ; sl st across last 3 ch. Ch 14, turn. 4th row: Inc 2 sps as before, make 7 more sps, 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr (bl over sp made), make 12 more bls, 11 sps. Ch 14, turn. 5th row: 8 sps, 3 bls, tr in next 4 tr (bl over bl made) ; make 15 more bls, 8 sps. Ch 10, turn.

Starting with 6th row, follow chart until 14th row is completed. Ch 10, turn. 15th row: 4 sps, 3 bls, 11 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 3 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, ch 1, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, tr in next tr (1 shadow sp made) ; make 2 more shadow sps, 1 sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 8 sps, 3 bls, 4 sps. Ch 10, turn. 16th row: 4 sps, 3 bls, 8 sps, 1 shadow bl, (ch 1, tr in next tr) twice (shadow bl over shadow bl made) ; make 3 more shadow his, 1 sp, 5 shadow bls, 4 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp, 6 bls, 10 sps, 3 bls, 4 sps. Ch 7, turn. Starting with 17th row, follow chart until 40th row is complete. Do not ch to turn. 41st row: Sl st across to 1st tr (1 sp decreased), ch 7, follow chart across row to within last sp, do not work over this sp. Ch 7, turn. Now follow chart to top. Do not fasten off, but work a row of sc closely around edge, keeping work flat. Join and fasten cff.

Starch lightly if desired and block to measurement given.

Variable Star Runner

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET, Large Ball, Size 20: 3 balls of White or Ecru.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Runner measures about 11 × 24¾ inches.

GAUGE: Each motif measures 2¾ inches square.

MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 6. Join with a sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 16 sc in ring. Sl st in 1st sc. 2nd rnd: * Ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. 3rd rnd: Sl st to center of 1st loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 8, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around.

4th rnd: Sl st to center of 1st loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in same loop, ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with a sl st in last sl st.

5th rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in joining, * ch 5, 5 dc in corner loop, ch 5, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in top of ch-3.

6th rnd: Ch 3, * 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 4, dc in next 2 dc. 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 4. dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in top st of ch-3. 7th rnd: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next 4 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in top st of ch-3.

8th rnd: Ch 3, * dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in next 6 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, sl st in top st of ch-3. Break off.

Make 35 more motifs. Join 4 rows of 9 motifs by working sc through both thicknesses on right side.

EDGING . . . 1st rnd: Attach thread to any corner, ch 3, * dc in each dc, 2 dc in each sp. Repeat from * around, making 5 dc in center dc of each corner. Sl st in top st of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in next 10 dc, * ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sc in next 11 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in 1st sc. Break off.

Eldorado Doily Set

MATERIALS:

CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET

SIZE 50

SMALL BALL: | Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.
CLARK’S O.N.T.—16 balls of White or Ecru or 22 balls of any color, | This amount is sufficient for a set consisting of a centerpiece about 14½ inches square; 4 place doilies about
OR | 12 inches square; 4 bread and butter plate doilies
J. & P. COATS—11 balls of White or Ecru or 16 balls of any color. | about 7½ inches square; and 4 glass doilies about 5 inches square.
BIG BALL: | GAUGE:   6 sps or bis make 1 inch; 6 rows make 1 inch.
CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS—6 balls of White or Ecru. | CENTERPIECE . . . Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain 18 inches long (17 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row:

Dc in 8th ch from hook (sp made) * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (another sp made). Repeat from * until there are 42 sps in all, then make dc in next 12 ch (4 bls made). Make 42 sps, then cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, * ch 2, dc in next dc (sp made over sp). Repeat from * until there are 41 sps in all. Make 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl made over sp) ; ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp made over bl). Make 3 more sps, 1 bl, 41 sps. Ch 5, turn. Starting with 3rd row, follow chart to top. Do not fasten off, but work sc completely around, keeping work flat. Fasten off.

PLACE DOILIES (Make 4) . . . Starting at bottom, make a chain 15 inches long (17 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * until there are 35 sps in all; then make dc in next 6 ch (2 bls made). Make 35 sps, then cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. Starting with 2nd row, follow chart to top. Do not fasten off but work sc completely around, keeping work flat. Fasten off.

BREAD and BUTTER PLATE DOILIES (Make 4) ... Starting at bottom of chart, chain 140, and follow chart for first row, making 22 sps, 1 bl and 22 sps. Ch 5, turn. Follow chart to top but do not fasten off. Work sc around, keeping work flat. Fasten off.

GLASS DOILIES (Make 4) . . . Starting at bottom of chart, chain 98, and follow chart for 1st row, making 15 sps, 1 bl and 15 sps. Ch 5, turn. Follow chart to top, but do not fasten off. Work sc around, keeping work flat. Fasten off. Block all pieces to measurements.

Fantasy Flower Doily

MOTIF—Starting in center with Shd. Yellows ch 8, join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd—Ch 1. 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in back lp of 1st sc.

2d rnd—” Ch 4 and working in back lps around ring, 2 tr in same sc, 3 dtr in next sc, 2 tr in next sc, ch 4, sl st in same sc, sl st in next sc. Repeat from * around (4 petals). Cut 6 inches long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

3d rnd—Join Lt. Green to last tr on left side of 1 petal, * ch 5, sc in 1st tr on next petal, (ch 5, sc in next st) 6 times. Repeat from ” around, ending with ch 2 and dc in place of final ch-5 lp (28 lps).

4th rnd—* Ch 6, sk lp between petals, sc in 1st lp on next petal, (ch 5, sc in next lp) 5 times. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc in dc at end of last rnd. for final lp.

5th rnd—* Ch 10, sc in 1st ch-5 lp on next petal, (ch 5, sc in next lp) 4 times. Repeat from * around, ending as in last rnd.

6th rnd—* Ch 8, dc in center of next ch-10 lp, ch 8, sc in next ch-5 lp, (ch 5, sc in next lp) 3 times. Repeat from * around, ending as in 4th rnd.

7th rnd—* Ch 10, (dc, ch 7, dc) in next dc, ch 10, sc in next ch-5 lp, (ch 5, sc in next lp) twice. Repeat from * around, ending as in 4th rnd.

8th rnd—* Ch 11, in corner ch-7 sp make 5 tr, ch 9 and 5 tr; ch 11, sc in next ch-5 lp, ch 5, sc in next lp. Repeat from * around, ending as in 4th rnd.

9th rnd—* Ch 10, sc in middle of next ch-11 lp, ch 10, sk 2 tr, sc in next tr, ch 10, sc in center of corner ch-9 lp, ** ch 10, sk 2 tr, sc in next tr, ch 10, sc in next ch-11 lp, ch 10, sc in next ch-5 lp. Repeat from * around, join and fasten off. With Shd. Yellows, ch 5, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next (center) st of flower, (ch 4, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in center st) 3 times. Fasten off and sew on flower in center of Motif. With Green Floss, make a French Knot in center of flower, wrapping it 5 times around needle.

2d MOTIF—Repeat 9th rnd. to **, ch 5, sl st in 1st Ip on one side of 1st Motif, ch 5, sk 2 tr back on 2d Motif, sc in next tr, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sc back in next ch-11 lp on 2d Motif, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sc back in next ch-5 lp on 2d Motif, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sc back in next ch-11 lp on 2d Motif, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sk 2 tr back on 2d Motif, sc in next tr, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sc back in corner lp on 2d Motif. Finish rnd. as for 1st Motif.

Make 4 rows of 6 Motifs (or other desired size), joining adjacent sides as 2d Motif was joined to 1st Motif.

EDGE—Join Green to 1st lp on 1 side of Doily, ** (ch 10, sc in next lp) 5 times, * ch 10, tr in next (corner) sc on same Motif, tr in corner sc on next Motif, (ch 10, sc in next lp) 6 times. Repeat from * across to corner, ch 10, tr in corner sc, ch 10, sc in next lp. Repeat from ** around, join and fasten off.

2d rnd—Join Shd. Yellows to 1st ch-10 lp on 1 side of Doily, ch 1, sc in same place, * ch 1, 5 dc in same lp, ch 1, sc in same lp, ch 2, sc in next lp. Repeat from * around making 4 ch around corners between scallops. Join to 1st sc and fasten off.

Stretch and pin Doily right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

Tea Time Tray Mat

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET, Large Ball, Size 30: 2 balls of White or Ecru.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Tray Cover measures about 12½ × 17½ inches.

GAUGE: Each motif measures about 2½ inches square.

FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 8. Join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch I. 12 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 5, sc in joining st, sc in next 2 sc, (ch 5, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times; sl st in ch-5 sp. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, make a 2-tr cluster in first ch-5 loop—to make a 2-tr cluster, holding back on kook the last loop of each tr, make 2 tr in same place, thread over and draw through all loops on hook; ch 3, make a 3-tr cluster in same loop, ch 5, 3-tr cluster in same loop, ch 3, 3-tr cluster in same loop, * ion next loop make a 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, ch 5, 3-tr cluster, ch 3 and 3-tr cluster. Repeat from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch-4. 4th rnd: * Ch 6, in next ch-5 loop make 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, ch 5, 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, ch 6, skip I cluster, sc between next 2 clusters. Repeat from * more times. Sl st in first 4 sts of next ch-6. 5th rnd: Ch 10, * in next ch-5 loop make 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, picot—to make a picot, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook—ch 5, 3-tr cluster, picot, ch 3, 3-tr cluster; (ch 6, tr in next ch-6 loop, picot) twice; ch 6. Repeat from * 2 more times, ending with ch 9, picot, sl st in 4th st of ch-10. Break off.

SECOND MOTIF . . . Same as First Motif until the 4th rnd is complete. 5th rnd: Ch 10, in next ch-5 loop make 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, picot, ch 5, 3-tr cluster, ch 2, remove hook from loop, insert hook in corresponding picot on First Motif and draw loop through, ch 1 and complete picot—a picot joined—ch 3, 3-tr cluster in same loop as last cluster, (ch 6, tr in next loop, make a joined picot in corresponding picot on First Motif) twice; ch 6, 3-tr cluster in next ch-5 loop, ch 3, 3-tr cluster in same loop, make a joined picot in corresponding picot on First Motif. Complete as tor First Motif (no more joinings).

Join 5 rows of 7 motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.

Waltz Time Doily

ROMANTIC BEAUTY IN TRADITIONAL FILET

What You Need:

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET

Small Ball, size 30: 4 balls.

OR

Large Ball. size 30: 1 ball.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 11.

Doily measures about 13 inches in diameter.

GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.

Starting at bottom of chart, ch 42. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 38 ch (13 bls). Ch 8, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 4 ch, dc in next dc (2 bls increased), ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp over bl made), make 11 more sps, ch 2, then make a foundation dc as follows: Thread over, insert hook in top st of turning ch and draw a loop through; thread over and draw through 1 loop—1 ch st made, to be used as a foundation st for next dc; complete dc in usual manner. Make 5 more foundation dc and 1 dc in the usual way (2 bls increased). Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, dc in next dc, make 2 sps over 2 bls, ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over and draw through I loop—1 ch st made, to be in next dc (bl over sp made), 7 sps, ch 2, foundation dc in top st of turning ch, make 2 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (1 bl increased at both ends). Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Increase 1 bl, make 8 sps, 1 bl. 1 sp, 1 bl, 8 sps, increase 1 bl. Ch 5, turn. Starting with 5th row, follow chart until 39th row is complete. Do not ch to turn at end of 39th row. 40th row: Sl st in next 3 dc, ch 3 and follow chart to within last bl (1 bl decreased at both ends). Now follow chart to top to complete doily. Fasten off.

Starch lightly and press.

There are 10 spaces between heavy lines

Lovely New

MATERIALS—Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton in

size 10 to 50. Lily Viking brand crochet hook size 7

to 14.

Pilot Wheel Motif

PILOT WHEEL MOTIF— Ch 5, making 1st st 3 times usual size, 15 dc in long st, join to next ch.

2nd Row—Ch 3, a 2-dc-Cluster in same st, ch 5, a 3-dc-Cluster in same st, (ch 4, a 3-dc-Cluster in next 4th dc, ch 5, a 3-dc-Cluster in same st) 3 times, ch 4, sl st in top of 1 st Cluster.

3rd Row—(6 sc over next loop) repeated around. Sl st in back loop of 1st sc.

4th Row—(Ch 4, sc in back loop of next 2d sc) 24 times. Sl st to center of next loop.

5th Row—Ch 3 (for a dc), (ch 3, dc in next 4-ch loop) repeated around and join to 3d st of 1st ch.

6th Row—Ch 3, (3 dc over next 3-ch, dc in next dc) repeated around and join to 1st 3-ch.

7th Row—Sl st in next 4 dc, ch 6 (for a tr), * ch 8, a 2-tr-Cluster in 7th st from hook, ch 1, sc in next 6th dc, ch 7, a 2-tr-Cluster in 1st st of 7-ch, ch 2, tr in next 6th dc. Repeat from * 7 times, joining final Cluster and 2-ch to the 6th st of 1st ch.

8th Row—Ch 6, (for a tr), * ch 10, a 3-dtr-Cluster in 9th st from hook, ch 1, tr in sc between next 2 Clusters, ch 7, a 2-tr-Cluster in 1st st of 7-ch, ch 4, sl st in top of Cluster for a p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster, sl st in tr, ch 9, a 3-dtr-Cluster in 1st st, ch 2, tr in next tr, ch 5, sl st in tr for a p. Repeat from * around, joining final Cluster and 2-ch to 6th st of 1st ch, then finish with the 5-ch p. Fasten off. Join Motifs by 2 Clusters and the one 5-ch p between them, to corresponding points on a 2d Motif, then leave the next 5-ch p free, and join to a 3d Motif by the next 2 Clusters and 5-ch p between them. At all times be careful to keep the tiny center cross true both horizontally and vertically.

FILL-IN MOTIF—(Ch 7, a 2-tr-Cluster in 1st st, a 4-ch p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster) 4 times, sl st at base of 1st Cluster. Ch 6, remove hook, insert in p at tip of next Cluster, hold 6-ch at back of Cluster, catch loop and pull thro, * ch 7, sc in 5th st from hook for a p, ch 4, sl st in free p on Motif between joinings, ch 8, p, ch 3, sc back in next Cluster, ch 8, p, ch 4, sl st in joining of Motifs, ch 8, p, ch 4, sc back in same Cluster with last sc. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off.

GARDEN MAZE MOTIF—Ch 22, dc in 7th at from hook, (ch 2, tr in next 2d st) twice, (ch 2, dtr in next 2d st) 3 times, (ch 2, tr in next 2d st) twice, (ch 2, dc in end st) 4 times. Then working down opposite side of ch, ch 2, tr in next st. ch 2, tr in next 2d st, (ch 2, dtr in next 2d st) 3 times, (ch 2, tr in next 2d st) twice, ch 2, sl st in next 5th st.

2nd Row—Ch 1, 2 sc over next 3-ch, ch 5, a 2-dc-Cluster in 1st st of 5-ch, ** ch 4, sl st in Cluster for a p, ch 4, sl st at base of Cluster, 2 sc over bal. of same end 3-ch, sc in dc, * (sc, a 5-ch p & sc) over next 2-ch, sc in next st. Repeat from * 18 times. Join to 1st 1-ch and fasten off. Make a 2d Leaf as far as **. Ch 2, sl st in p at tip of Cluster on 1st Leaf, ch 2, sl st back in Cluster, ch 4, sl st at base of Cluster, 2 sc over bal. of end 3-ch, sc in dc, * sc over next 2-ch, ch 3, sl st in last p on 1st Leaf, ch 3, sl at back in last sc, sc over same 2-ch, sc in next st. Repeat from *. (Sc, a p & sc) over next 2-ch, sc in next st, sc over next 2-ch, ch 8, sl st across in corresponding p on 1st Leaf, ch 1, 4 sc over 8-ch, ch 12, sl st in last sc. 4 sc over 8-ch, sl st under 8-ch, ch 2, sl st in last sc on Leaf, sc over same 2-ch, sc in next st. Then complete Leaf the same as 1st one and fasten off. Make 2 more Leaves and connect all 4 the same as 1st two. Join Motifs by the 12-ch loops at center of each side and by the 2 ps on each side of tip end of each Leaf.

Garden Maze Motif

Medallion Designs

Make these Medallions of fine or heavy thread and join into lovely Luncheon Sets, Table Runners, Tablecloths, Buffet Sets or odd Doilies.

Whirling Wheel Motif

WHIRLING WHEEL MOTIF—Ch 9 and join into a ring. (Ch 5, sc in ring) 12 times.

2nd Row—Sl st to center of 1st loop, * (ch 4, sc in next loop) 11 times, ch 2, hdc in next loop.

3rd Row—Repeat from *.

4th Row—(Ch 4, sc in next loop) 12 times.

5th Row—Ch 3, dc in last sc, * (ch 5, sc in 1st st of 5-ch for a p) 6 times, ch 13, sl st in last dc, ** 5 dc over next 4-ch space, dc in next sc. Repeat from * 10 times and from * to **. 4 dc over next 4-ch, sl st in 1st 3-ch. Fasten off.

6th Row—Sk the 6 ps of next loop and join to next 2d ch st, * ch 10, sk last 2 ch sts, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts, (ch 5, p) twice, ch 2, sk 6 ps of next loop, sc in next 2d ch st. Repeat from * 11 times. Fasten off. Join Motifs by 2 points to 2 points on a 2d Motif, by the next 2 points to a 3d Motif, by the next 2 points to a 4th Motif, and so on.

SHELL MOTIF—Square—Ch 18, dc in 9th st from hook, (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) 3 times. * Ch 5, turn, sk last dc, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice, ch 2, dc in next 3d st. Repeat from * twice.

1st Row—Ch 3, 2 dc over bar of last dc, * (dc in next st, 2 dc over next space) 3 times, dc in 3d st of corner 5-ch, ch 1, turn, sl st in last 4 dc, ch 11. sk 5 dc, sl st in next 4 sts. Turn, (ch 2, dc in next 2d st of 11-ch) 5 times, ch 2, sl st in next 3d dc, ** 4 dc in same corner st of 5-ch, 2 dc over bal. of corner 5-ch. Repeat from * twice and from * to **. 3 dc in same corner st of 5-ch, sl st in 1st 3-ch.

2nd Row—Ch 1, * (3 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dc) 5 times, 3 ac over next 2-ch, sc in next 2 dc in corner, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, sc in same dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * 4 times. Join. Fasten off.

3rd Row—Join again to sc at center-top of next scallop, * ch 7, sc in 5th st from hook for a p, ch 2, tr tr in p between scallops, (ch 5, sc in 1st st of 5-ch for a p, ch 1, tr tr in same p with last tr tr) 7 times, ch 6, p, ch 3, sc in sc at center-top of next scallop. Repeat from * 3 times.

4th Row—Ch 3 for a dc, * ch 5, p, ch 1, dc in next tr tr, (ch 6, p, ch 2, dc in next tr tr) 7 times, ch 5, p, ch 1, dc in sc between next 2 ps. Repeat from * around and join to 3d st of 1st loop.

5th Row—Ch 4, dc in next dc, * (ch 5, a 2-dc-Cluster in 1st st of 5-ch, ch 1, dc in next dc) 7 times, (ch 1, dc in next dc) twice. Repeat from * around, joining final 1-ch to 3d st of 1st 4-ch. Fasten off. To join Motifs, make 5th Row as follows: Ch 4, dc in next dc, * (ch 5, a Cluster in 1st st. ch 1, dc in next dc) * twice, ** ch 7, sl st in the corresponding dc on 2d Motif, ch 7, sl st back in last dc, ** (ch 5. a Cluster in 1st st, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 4, sl st in next dc on 2d Motif, ch 4, sl st back in dc) twice. Repeat from * to *, from ** to **, and from * to * twice. (Ch 1, 1 dc in next dc) twice. Continue around in same way to join to further Motifs.

FILL-IN MOTIF—Repeat Motif thro the 1st Row.

2nd Row—* (3 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dc) 3 times, ch 6, p, ch 5, p, ch 3, sl st in center of 7-ch joining of Motifs, ch 7, p, ch 5, p, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, (3 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dc) twice, 3 sc over next 2-ch, sc in next 2 dc, ch 7, p, (ch 5, p) twice, ch 3, sl st in center dc on side of Motif, ch 7, p, (ch 5, p) twice, ch 2, sc back in same dc with last sc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off.

Shell Motif

Peacock Buffet Scarf

DAISY MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Art. 65: 2¼ skeins White, Size 20; or

LILY MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON (big balls), Art. 36: 2 balls White, Size 20; or

LILY MERCROCHET MERCERIZED COTTON, Art. 161: 3 balls White, Size 20.

No. 12 Steel Crochet Hook.

Gauge: 5 rows - 1 inch; 5 sps or blks - 1 inch.

Work tightly for best results.

SCARF— (16% × 26 inches): Ch 250.

Row 1: Starting at A on Chart, sk 4 ch, dc in next 21 ch (7 blks), (ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch) 5 times (5 sps), continue with 7 blks, 5 sps, (8 blks, 5 sps) 3 times, 7 blks, 5 sps and 7 blks. Mark right side of this row as right side of Scarf.

Row 2: Ch 30, turn, sk 4 ch, dc in next 12 ch, (ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch) 4 times, dc in next 2 ch. dc in next dc, (4 blks, 4 sps and 1 blk added) continue with 7 blks, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (1 blk), 3 sps, 9 blks and follow Chart across. At end, to add 1 blk, Y O, insert hook in same st where last dc was made, Y O and draw thru 1 1p tightly (a 1-ch), (Y O and draw thru 2 lps) twice to complete dc. * Y O, insert hook in 1-ch made at base of last dc, Y O and draw thru 1 lp (a 1-ch), (Y O and draw thru 2 1ps) twice, ** repeat from * once (3 dc added). Ch 5, dc in 1-ch at base of last dc, (ch 5, turn, dc in 3d st of last ch-5) 3 times (4 added sps) ; Y O, turn, insert hook in 3d st of last ch-5, Y O and draw thru 1 lp (a 1-ch), (Y O and draw thru 2 lps) twice. Repeat from * to ** 11 times (4 added blks).

Row 3: Ch 12, turn, sk 4 ch, dc in next 8 ch (3 added blks), dc in next dc, 5 blks, 2 sps, 2 blks and follow Chart across, adding 9 dc at end for 3 added blks.

Row 4: Ch 9, turn, sk 4 ch, dc in next 5 ch (2 added blks), dc in next dc, 3 blks, 4 sps, 2 blks, 1 sp and follow Chart across, adding 6 dc at end for 2 added blks.

Row 5: Ch 6, turn, sk 4 ch, dc in next 2 ch (1 added blk), dc in next dc, 2 blks, 5 sps, 1 blk, 1 sp and follow Chart across, adding 3 dc at end for 1 added blk.

Row 6: Working even, ch 3, turn, holding back the last lp of each dc on hook make dc in 1st 2 dc, Y O and draw thru all 3 lps on hook at same time (Cluster-dec), dc in next 5 dc (2 blks), follow Chart across to end.

Row 7: Start as in Row 6.

Row 8: Ch 5, turn, sk 3 dc, dc in next dc (1 sp). Follow Chart across.

Row 9: Start and end as in Row 3.

Rows 10, 11 & 12: Start and end as in Row 5.

Row 13: Start as in Row 6.

Row 14: Start and end as in Row 5.

Rows 15, 16 & 17: Start as in Row 6.

Row 18: Start as in Row 8.

Rows 19, 20 & 21: Start and end as in Row 5. Starting as in Row 6, continue thru Row 24.

Row 25: Ch 3, turn, 2 blks, 12 sps, 1 blk, 1 sp, 4 blks, 8 sps, 6 blks, (ch 3, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc) 32 times (32 Lacet Sts), 6 blks and complete row.

Row 26: Ch 3, turn, 2 blks, 1 sp, 1 blk, 10 sps, 1 blk, 11 sps, 5 blks, 1 sp, ch 5, sk 5 dc, dc in next dc, (ch 5, dc in next dc) 32 times, ch 5, sk 5 dc, dc in next dc (34 long sps), 1 sp, 5 blks and complete row.

Row 27: Ch 3, turn, 2 blks, 2 sps, 1 blk, 4 sps, 3 blks, 2 sps, 1 blk, 10 sps, 3 blks, make 2 Lacet Sts, ch 3, sc in next long sp, ch 3, dc in next dc (a 3d Lacet St), ch 5, dc in next dc, 30 Lacet Sts, 1 long sp, 3 Lacet Sts, 3 blks and complete row.

Row 28: Ch 5, turn, sk 3 dc, dc in next dc, 4 blks, (3 sps, 1 blk) twice, 1 sp, (1 blk, 4 sps) twice, 2 blks, 4 long sps, 3 dc in next long sp, ch 2, dc in next dc (1 blk and 1 sp made), complete row as in Chart. Follow Chart thru Row 65.

Next Rows: To decrease at beg. of rows, ch 1, turn, sk 1st dc, sl st in each dc to where next row starts, ch 3 to start next blk or ch 5 to start next sp. Continue thru Row 83. Fasten off.

Stretch and pin right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

Star-and-Mesh Table Scarf

STAR SQUARE

1st row: Ch 8, sl st in ring, ch 3, 15 dc in ring, sl st in top of ch 3.

2nd row: Ch 5, 1 dc next dc, * ch 2, 1 dc next dc, repeat from * 13 times, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 5.

3rd row: * ch 13, sk 1 ch, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 4 tr c on ch, sk 2 M of 2nd row, sl st next dc, (this forms 1st petal) repeat from * 7 more times, making 8 petals.

4th row: 1 sl st next 13 sts on side of 1st petal, * ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc next 12 sts on other side of petal, 1 sc next 7 sts of 2nd petal, ch 7, sl st in 4th ch from hook to form p, ch 4, sl st in 7th sc on side of 1st petal, sk 1 ch, 1 sl st next 4 ch, p, 1 sl st next 3 sts, sl st in start of ch 7, 1 sc next 6 sts to point of same petal, ** ch 11, sl st in 4th ch from hook, (p) ch 8, sl st in point of 1st petal, sk 1 ch, 1 sl st next 8 ch, p, 1 sl st next 7 ch, sl st in last sc of 2nd petal, *** (this forms 2 bars between 1st and 2nd petal) repeat from * to ** to form 1 bar between 2nd and 3rd petal, repeat from * to *** 3 more times.

5th row: * ch 25, 1 sc in top of next petal, ch 13, I sc in top of next petal, repeat from * 3 more times.

6th row: Ch 1, 1 sc next 12 sts * 3 sc next st (corner), 1 sc next 39 sts, repeat from * 2 more times, 3 sc next st, 1 sc next 27 sts, sl st next st.

7th row: Ch 1, , (take up back thread of st) I sc each st all around, 3 sc in corner sts, end off.

MESH SQUARE

1st row: Ch 41, I sc in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 7, sk 3 ch, 1 sc next ch, repeat from * 9 more times, turn.

2nd row: Ch 6, 1 sc in center of 1st ch loop, * ch 3, 1 sc center next loop, repeat from * 8 more times, ch 2, I tr c over sc of 1st row, turn.

3rd row: * ch 7, I sc center of ch 3, repeat from * 8 more times, ch 7, I sc 3rd ch of last ch loop, turn.

4th row: Ch 6, 1 sc center of 1st ch loop, * ch 3, I sc center next loop, repeat from * 8 more times, ch 2, 1 tr c over tr c of 3rd row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 6 more times. Start work around the square motif, 5 sc over each tr c, 1 sc in corner st, 4 sc over each ch sp, repeat around.

Last row: (Take up back thread of st) 1 sc each st all around, 3 sc in corner st, end off.

Join alternately star and mesh squares as shown. Cut linen to fit center allowing enough for a hemstitched hem if desired, then join to crochet with an overcasting stitch. Finish edge of scarf with I row of sc all around, making a picot every fifth stitch.

This scarf takes 7 balls of Royal Society Cordichet size 20.

Stunning chair sets, buffet sets, etc., can easily be made with these two motifs by arranging them in various ways.

Round Rose Doily

Finished about 20″ in Diameter

Use Royal Society Cordichet #30 in White or Ecru, 5 balls.

Crochet Hook #9.

M: Mesh.

Start with 15 ch at “A”, 1 dc in 9th ch from hook, * ch 2, sk 2 (1 M), 1 dc next ch, repeat from *. Turn, ch 5, 1 dc next dc, 2 M, turn, ch 11, 1 dc in 9th ch from hook, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc (this increases 2 M at start of row) I M, 2 dc in M, I dc in next dc (1 Bl), 1 M, ch 5, 1 dc in same st as last dc, turn, ch 5, 1 dc in 3rd st of ch 5 following M. (This increases 2 M on end of row.)

To increase 1 M at start of row—ch 8, 1 dc in 1st ch. To increase 1 M at end of row—ch 2, I d tr c in same st as last dc.

To increase a number of M at start of row—add 3 ch to 1st 8 ch for each mesh required, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sk 2, 1 dc in next ch, etc.

To increase a number of M at end of row—* ch 5, I dc in same st as last dc, (1 st M) turn, ch 5, 1 dc in 3rd ch, of ch 5 (2nd M), repeat from * as many even M as required, say, 4-6 or 8.

When M required are odd numbers, say, 3-5 or 7, finish last mesh with ch 2, 1 d tr c in same st as last dc. Follow diagram for pattern, spaces indicate meshes (M), crosses indicate blocks (Bl).

Sunburst Runner

MATERIALS: 3 balls Cynthia Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size 20, White or Ecru.

Milward’s Crochet Hook No. 10.

Buy Sufficient Thread at one time.

FIRST MOTIF—Wind thread around index finger 4 times. 1st round: 48 S C in ring and join round with slip st. 2nd round: * ch 20, skip 1 S C,

1 S C in next S C, repeat from * 23 times, ch 10. 3rd round: 1 S C in first 20-ch loop, * ch 5, 1 S C in next loop, repeat from * 22 times, ch 5, 1 S C in first S C of round. 4th round: * ch 5, 1 S C in 5-ch loop, repeat from * 23 times. 5th round: * ch 6, 1 S C in next loop, repeat from * 23 times. 6th round: * ch 7, 1 S C in next loop, repeat from * 23 times, break thread.

Work SECOND MOTIF the same.

THIRD MOTIF—1st to 5th rounds, inclusive: work the same as First Motif. 6th round: * ch 3, slip st in center st of loop of First Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop of Third Motif. Repeat from * twice. ** Ch 7, 1 S C in next loop of Third Motif, repeat from ** twice, repeat from * once, joining to Second Motif. Ch 7, 1 S C in next loop 12 times more (end of round). Break thread.

FOURTH MOTIF—1st to 5th rounds, inclusive: work the same as First Motif. 6th round: Ch 3, sl st in center st of 6th loop of Second Motif (from last loop attached), ch 3, 1 S C in next loop of Fourth Motif, * ch 3, 1 sl st in center st of next loop of Second Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop of Fourth Motif, repeat from * once. ** Ch 7, 1 S C in next loop of Fourth Motif, repeat from ** twice, ch 3, sl st in center st of 4th loop from last attached loop of First Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop of Fourth Motif, ch 3, sl st in 5th loop of First Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop, ch 3, sl st in 6th loop of First Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop, *** ch 7, 1 S C in next loop, repeat from *** to end of round.

SMALL MOTIF to be fitted in space between large motifs. Wind thread 4 times around index finger. 1st round: 36 S C in ring and join round with slip st. 2nd round: Ch 6, sl st in center st of loop of First Motif, * ch 6, skip 2 S C, 1 S C in next st, ch 6, sl st in center st of next loop, repeat from * ten times, ch 6, skip 2 S C, 1 sl st in next st, break thread.

EDGING: Starting at center of loop,* * ch 5, 1DC in next loop, * ch 4, 1 sl st in last D C to form a picot, 1 D C in same loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, 1 S C in next loop. Repeat from ** to end of round.

Checks-with-a-Delicate-Air Doily Set

MATERIALS—DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size 50, in White, Cream or Ecru:—2—balls for Centerpiece (14” square), 4-Place Mats (12” × 18½”), and 4-Glass Doilies (4½” square). Crochet hook size 14, ½-yd. linen.

MOTIF—Ch 10, sl st in 1st st. Ch 5, and working over starting end of thread, 1 dc in ring, (ch 5, dc in ring, ch 2, dc in ring) 3 times, ch 2, dc in 3d st of 1st 5-ch. ROW 2—Ch 1, turn, 4 sc in 1st sp, * 1 sc in next dc, 1 sc in next sp, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, 1 sc in same sp, 1 sc in next dc, 7 sc in corner sp. Repeat from * around.

End with 3 sc, sl st in 11p of 1st sc. ROW 3—* (Ch 6, sl st in 11p of 5th ch st from hook for a p) 5 times, ch 2, sc in center st at next corner. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st instead of sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten securely on back.

2d MOTIF—Repeat thru 3 p-loops of Row 3. For 4th p-lp; (ch 6, p) twice, ch 4, sl st in a corner p on 1st motif, ch 2, sk last 2 sts of 4-ch, sl st back in next st (to complete p), (ch 6, p) twice, ch 2, sl st in next corner and fasten off. Continue to make and join motifs by corner ps.

CENTERPIECE—Join 44 motifs into a square for outside row, 12 on each side. Join 36 in a row inside this square, then fill out each inside corner with 6 motifs, leaving a square opening in center. Stretch and pin right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth. Cut linen square ½” larger than center opening and hem to fit. Sew lace to linen.

PLACE MAT—Join 4 rows of 10 motifs each for each end. Connect each end of these rectangles with a row of 8 motifs. Then fill out each inside corner with 6 motifs. Finish as for Centerpiece.

GLASS DOILY—Make and join 16 motifs into a square, 4 on each side.

Fair-and-Square Vanity Set

MATERIALS—1-skein Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size 20, in White; Sil-Tone Mercerized Crochet Cotton:—1-ball each Peach and Aqua Green (or other colors). Crochet hook size 9.

LACY BLOCK—In White, ch 6, sl st in 1st st. Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc. ROW 2—Ch 5, (dc, ch 2, dc) in same st, * ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc) in next 2d sc. Repeat from * twice. Ch 2, sl st in 3d st of 1st 5-ch, sc in next sp.

ROW 3—* Ch 12, sc in next sp, ch 6, tr in next sp, ch 6, sc in next sp. Repeat from * twice. Ch 12, sc in next sp, ch 6 (tr in next sp and tr in 1st sc) worked off together into one st. ROW 4—* Ch 4, tr in 4th st of 12-ch lp, (ch 5, sc in 5th ch st from hook for a p, ch 1, tr in next st) 5 times, ch 4, sc in next tr. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off. LEAVES—In Green, * ch 7, a 2-dc-Cluster in 5th st from hook, ch 3, sl st in Cluster for a p, ch 4, sl st at base of Cluster. Repeat from * 3 times, sl st in starting st. Fasten off. Sew on Block center. FLOWER—In Peach, ch 8, sl st in 1st st, (ch 7, sl st in same 1st st) 5 times. Fasten off. Sew on center of leaves. Make a Green French Knot in flower center. Make required no. of Lacy Blocks, then join alternately to Filet Blocks by the ps on the latter.

FILET BLOCK—In White, ch 12, sl st in 1st st. Ch 3, 3 dc in ring, (ch 5, 4 dc in ring) 3 times, ch 2, dc in 1st 3-ch. ROW 2—Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in 2-ch, * dc in next 4 dc, (3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc) in corner lp. Repeat from * twice. Dc in next 4 dc, 3 dc in next sp, ch 2, dc in 1st 3-ch. ROW 3 —Ch 5, turn, dc in next dc, * ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next 3d dc, ** ch 2, (dc, ch 5 and dc) in 3d st of corner 5-ch, ch 2, dc in next dc. Repeat from * twice and from * to **. Ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3d st. ROW 4—Ch 5, turn, dc in next dc. Work six 2-ch sps across to corner st. (Ch 5, dc in same corner st, work 7 sps across to corner st) 3 times. Ch 5, sl st in 3d st of 1st 5-ch. ROW 5—Ch 1, * 1 sc in next sp, ch 3 and leaving corner p on Lacy Block free, sl st in next p, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 1 sc in same sp, 1 sc in dc. ** Repeat from * to ** once, joining to next p on side of Lacy Blocks, (2 sc in next sp, 1 sc in dc) 3 times. Repeat from * to ** twice, joining to remaining 2 ps on side of Lacy Block, 3 sc in corner sp, ch 3, sl st in corner p of a Filet block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 2 sc in same sp, 1 sc In dc. Repeat from * around, joining to other Lacy Blocks in turn. Fasten off.

LARGE DOILY—Make 18 Filet Blocks and 17 Lacy Blocks. With a Filet Block in each corner, make doily 5 Blocks wide by 7 long.

SMALL DOILY—Make 8 Filet Blocks and 7 Lacy Blocks Join 3 Blocks wide and 5 long. Make 2 Doilies.

Stretch and pin Doilies right-side-down in true shape Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

Eagle and Motto Runner

GALLANTLY PICTURED IN FINE FILET

What You Need:

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET

Small Ball, size 50: 10 balls.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.

GAUGE: 9 sps make 2 inches; 9 rows make 2 inches.

Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain 20 inches long (18 ch sts to an inch). 1st row: Tr in 5th ch from hook, tr in next 3 ch (1 bl made): * (ch 1, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) 4 times (2 shadow sps made); (ch 3, sk 3 ch, tr in next ch) twice (2 sps made); tr in next 8 ch. Repeat from * 5 more times; 2 shadow sps, (2 sps, 2 shadow sps, 2 bls) 6 times; 2 sps, 2 shadow sps, 1 bl. Cut off remaining ch. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Sk next tr, tr in next tr, ch 1, sk next tr, tr in next tr (shadow sp over bl made); (ch 1, tr in next tr) 4 times (2 shadow sps over 2 shadow sps made); (ch 3, tr in next tr) twice (2 sps over 2 sps made); * tr in next 8 tr (2 bls over 2 bls made); make 2 shadow sps, 2 sps. Repeat from * 5 more times; 2 shadow sps, (2 bls, 2 sps, 2 shadow sps) 6 times; 1 shadow sp. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 3 shadow sps, (2 sps, 2 bls, 2 shadow sps) 6 times; 2 sps, (2 shadow sps, 2 bls, 2 sps) 6 times; 3 shadow sps. Ch 7, turn. 4th row: Sk next tr, tr in next tr, (ch 3, sk next tr, tr in next tr) twice (3 sps over 3 shadow sps made); (2 sps, 2 bls, 2 shadow sps) 6 times; 2 sps, (2 shadow sps, 2 bls, 2 sps) 6 times; 3 sps. Ch 7, turn.

There are 10 spaces between heavy lines

5th row: 4 sps, ch 1, tr in sp, ch 1, tr in next tr (shadow sp over sp made); make 71 more shadow sps, 4 sps. Ch 4, turn. 6th row: (3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr) 4 times (4 bls over 4 sps made); 1 shadow sp, 70 sps, I shadow sp, 4 bls. Ch 4, turn. Starting with the 7th row, follow chart until l2th row is completed. Ch 4, turn. 13th row: 4 bls, 1 shadow sp, 57 sps, 1 bl, ch 3. sk 3 tr, tr in next tr (sp over bl made): 12 sps, 1 shadow sp, 4 bls. Ch 5, turn. Starting with the 14th row, follow chart until 21st row is completed. Ch 7, turn. 22nd row: 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 9 sps, 1 shadow sp, 7 sps, 1 bl, 9 sps, 4 shadow sps, 1 sp, (tr in next sp, tr in next tr) 4 times (2 bls over 2 shadow sps made); 2 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 4 shadow sps, 17 sps, (shadow sp, 9 sps, 1 shadow sp. 4 sps. Ch 7, turn. Starting with the 23rd row, follow chart to top. You have now worked 7 rows of the standard of corresponding design. Reverse chart and, starting with the row marked “X”, work back to 1st row to complete design. Fasten off.

Starch lightly and press.

18 × 44 INCHES

Daisy Chair Set

Materials: 3 balls CYNTHIA Mercerized Crochet

Cotton, Size 20, White or Ecru. Boye Steel Crochet

Hook No. 8.

When completed the chair back measures approx. 12 inches across and each arm piece 6 × 12 inches.

CHAIR BACK—LARGE MOTIF

Ch 12, join with slip st to form ring.

1st round: Ch 3, 35 D C in ring, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3 (36 D C).

2nd round: Ch 5, skip 1 D C, D C in next D C, * ch 2, skip 1 D C, D C in next D C, repeat from * 15 times, ch 2, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 5 (18 sps).

3rd round: * Ch 3, slip st in next D C, ch 11, turn, S C in 1st ch from hook, 1 D C in each of next 9 sts of ch, D C in slip st, slip st in next D C, repeat from * 8 times (9 petals), join last petal with slip st in 1st st of ch 3.

4th round: * DC in each of 9 sts on other side of ch, 1 S C in next st, 1 S C in turning st at tip of petal, 1 S C in S C on other side of petal, 1 S C in each of next 10 D C, repeat from * around each petal, join with slip st in 1st D C. Slip st to tip of 1st petal. 5th round: * 1 S C in tip of petal, ch 4, slip st in 3rd ch from hook (picot), ch 4, slip st in 3rd ch from hook (2nd picot), ch 1, skip 1 S C on side of petal, 1 D C in next S C, 1 D C in 2nd D C from tip of next petal, work 2 picots, ch 1, repeat from * 8 times, join with slip st in 1st S C and fasten off.

Complete 5th round on 1st motif only, join other motifs on 5th round as follows:

1st strip: S C in tip of 1st petal, work 2 picots, ch 1, D C in 2nd S C from tip, D C in 2nd D C from tip of next petal, picot, ch 4, join with slip st in picot at right of a petal on adjacent motif, slip st in 3rd st from hook to complete picot, ch 1, 1 S C in tip of petal, work 2 picots, ch 1, D C in 2nd S C from tip, D C in 2nd D C from tip of next petal, ch 4, skip 2 picots on adjacent motif, join with slip st in next picot, slip st in 3rd ch from hook, complete round without further joinings.

2nd strip: 1 S C in tip of 1st petal, work 2 picots, ch 1, D C in 2nd S C from tip, D C in 2nd D C from tip of next petal, work 1 picot, ch 4, join with slip st in the 12th picot before joining of 1st and 2nd motifs on 1st strip, complete picot, ch 1, S C in tip of petal, ch 4, join to next picot on adjacent motif, work picot, ch 1, D C in 2nd S C from tip, D C in 2nd DC from tip of next petal, work picot, skip next 2 picots on adjacent motif, join in same manner to each of next 2 picots, complete round without further joinings. Join each of next 3 motifs to adjacent motifs in same manner, work 20 more picots of 5th round, join next picot to corresponding picot on preceding motif in 2nd strip, skip 2 picots on adjacent motif, join to next picot and complete round. There will be 6 free picots on each motif between joinings. Join motifs in 3rd and 5th strips same as motifs in 1st strip, joining 1 petal only on each side to corresponding petal on adjacent motif. Join motifs in 4th strip same as motifs in 2nd strip, joining 2 petals to corresponding petals on adjacent motif in 3rd strip and 1 petal only to preceding motif in strip.

FILL-IN-MOTIF

Ch 12, join with slip st to form ring.

1st round: Ch 3, 31 D C in ring, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3 (32 D C).

2nd round: Ch 4, skip 2 free picots on a large motif, join with slip st in next picot, ch 4, skip 3 D C in ring, slip st in next D C, ch 4, join to next free picot on large motif, ch 4, skip 3 D C in ring, slip st in next D C, * ch 4, skip 2 free picots on large motif and 2 free picots on next large motif, join to next free picot, ch 4, skip 3 D C in ring, slip st in next D C, ch 4, join to next free picot, ch 4, skip 3 D C in ring, slip st in next D C, repeat from * twice, join and fasten off.

ARM PIECE

Work same as 1st and 2nd strips of Chair Back.

Snowflake Chair Set

Materials: 2 Balls CYNTHIA Mercerized Crochet Cotton, White or Ecru, Size 10. Boye Steel Crochet

Hook, No. 8.

When completed the chair back measures approx.

10 × 12½ inches and each arm piece 5½ × 10 inches.

Large motif should measure 3 inches in diameter.

CHAIR BACK—LARGE MOTIF

Ch 8, join with slip st to form ring. 1st round: Ch 4 (to count as 1 D C and ch 1), * 1 D C in ring, ch 1, repeat from * 10 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 4 (12 DC). 2nd round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 DC and ch 2), * 1 DC in next D C, ch 2, repeat from * 10 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 5 (12 spaces). 3rd round: Ch 14 (to count as 1 DC and ch 11), * 1 D C in next D C, ch 11, repeat from * 10 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 14 (12 loops). 4th round: Slip st over to center (6th st) of 1st loop, ch 2, skip 2 sts, thread over hook 3 times, insert hook in next (9th) st of loop and work 1 DC as follows: draw thread through, thread over hook and draw through 2 loops, thread over a second time and draw through 2 loops (3 loops remaining on hook), thread over hook again, insert hook in 3rd st of next loop, draw thread through (5 loops on hook), thread over hook and take off 2 loops at a time 4 times (2 spaces made), ch 5, 1 D C in top of D C (between the first 2 spaces), ch 2, slip st in center (6th st) of second loop (this completes first point of 4 spaces), * ch 2, skip 2 sts, thread over hook 3 times, insert hook in next (9th) st of loop, work 1 D C same as D C in preceding loop, (3 loops remaining on hook), thread over hook, insert hook in 3rd st of next loop, thread over and take off 2 loops at a time 4 times, ch 5, 1 D C in top of DC (between the first 2 spaces), ch 2, slip st in 6th st of next loop, repeat from * 10 times, join with slip st in slip st at beginning of round and fasten off. This completes 1 motif.

Make 17 more motifs. Place them in position as in illustration, having 5 motifs in each of 1st 3 rows and 3 motifs in 4th row; sew 2 points of each motif to corresponding 2 points on adjacent motifs, or join on 4th round as follows: after completing 1st 2 spaces of a point, ch 2, join with slip st to corresponding point on adjacent motif, ch 2, and complete point; continue joining 2 points of each motif to corresponding 2 points on adjacent motifs.

It’s so lovely I’m going to add more motifs to form a tablecloth

FILL IN MOTIF

Ch 6, join with slip st to form ring. 1st round: Ch 3, 1 D C in ring, ch 2, join with slip st to free point on motif, ch 2, slip st in D C just made, ch 2, 2 D C in ring, ch 4, slip st in 1st st of ch (picot), * 2 D C in ring, join in same way to next free point, 2 D C in ring, a ch-4 picot, repeat from * twice, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3 and fasten off. This completes fill-in motif that joins one group of motifs. Fill in all spaces in same way.

ARM PIECES

Make 7 motifs as for chair back and join, having 2 motifs in each of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd rows and 1 motif on the 4th row. Work fill-in motifs in spaces between the 1st and 2nd rows, and the 2nd and 3rd rows, place motif on 4th row between the 2 motifs on 3rd row and omit fill-in.

Cluny Runner

Size 15 × 48

Materials Required—AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” or “GEM” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON Size 20, White, Ecru, Dark Cream or Dark Linen.

4—300 Yard Balls.

Steel Crochet Hook Number 11 or 12.

Each Motif Measures About 3¾ Inches.

40 Motifs (4 × 10) Are Required for Scarf Illustrated.

LARGE MOTIF. Ch 7, join to form a ring, ch 9, tr c into ring, * ch 4, tr c into ring, repeat from * 5 times, ch 4, sl st into 5th st of ch to join.

2nd Row. Ch I and work 5 s c in each loop, join.

3rd Row. Ch 6 and work a 2 tr c cluster st in 5th st from hook (cluster st, thread over twice, insert in st and work off all loops but one, thread over twice, insert in same space and work off all loops 2 at a time), ch 6, one 2 tr c cluster st in 5th st from hook, ch 1, s c over next tr c, repeat from beginning all around.

4th Row. Ch 11, * one 2 tr c cluster st in 5th st from hook, ch 1, tr c in ch I between next 2 cluster sts, ch 5, sl st in tr c just made, ch 6, one 2 tr c cluster st in 5th st from hook, ch l, d tr c in s c between next 2 cluster sts, ch 6, repeat from * all around, sl st into 5th st of ch to join.

5th Row. Ch 12, ** one 3 tr c cluster st in next 5 ch loop, * ch 4, one 3 tr c cluster st in same loop, repeat from * ch 6, tr c in d tr c, ch 6 and repeat from ** all around joining row in 6th st of ch 12.

6th Row. Ch 10, * d c over 1st cluster st, ch 5, d c over next cluster st, ch 5, d c over next cluster st, ch 5, tr c in tr c, ch 5, repeat from * around joining row in 5th st of ch 10.

7th Row. Ch 1, * 3 s c over loop, ch 5, 3 s c over same loop, repeat from * all around, break thread.

Join motifs together in last row as follows, 3 s c over loop, ch 5, 3 s c over same loop, * 3 s c over next loop, ch 2, sl st in corresponding picot of 1st motif, ch 2, 3 s c over same loop, repeat from * 3 times then work 3 s c, picot, 3 s c in each remaining loop of 2nd motif. Join 3rd motif to 2nd motif in same manner leaving 4 picots free between joinings. Join 4th motif to 1st and 3rd motif. SMALL MOTIF. Ch 12, join to form a ring, ch 4, one 2 tr c cluster st into ring, ch 5, sl st into 2nd picot of large motif, ch 5, one 3 tr c cluster st into ring, ch 5, sl st into next picot of large motif, ch 5, one 3 tr c cluster st into ring, * ch 5, sl st in 2nd picot of next large motif, ch 5, one 3 tr c cluster st into ring, ch 5, sl st in next picot of motif, ch 5, cluster st into ring, repeat from * all around joining last ch in 1st cluster st made.

Roses in Bloom Centerpiece

Centerpiece measures about 30 inches in diameter.

MATERIALS:

CLARK’S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30:

SMALL BALL:

CLARK’S O.N.T.—12 balls of White or Ecru, or 15 balls of any color.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 10 or 11.

GAUGE: 5 sps measure 1 inch; 5 rows measure 1 inch.

There are 10 spaces between heavy lines

Starting at bottom of chart, ch 32 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 8 times. Ch 10, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, dc in next dc (2 sps increased at beginning of row) ; ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over sp made) ; (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 7 times (7 bls over 7 sps made) ; ch 2, skip 2 sts of turning chain, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5 (2 sps increased at end of row). Ch 10, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, dc in top of next dc, ch 2, dc in base of same dc, make 2 bis, dc in next 21 dc (7 bls over 7 bls made); make 2 bls, ch 2, skip 2 sts of turning chain, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5 (2 sps increased at each end of row). Ch 46, turn. 4th row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 12 times; ch 2, dc in top of next dc, make 4 bls, (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 9 times (9 sps over 9 bls made); make 3 bls, 2 dc in next sp, dc in 5th st of turning chain, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; (ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5) 13 times (14 sps increased at both ends of row). Ch 10, turn. 5th row: Inc 2 sps, make 6 bls, 6 sps, 4 bls, 3 sps, 7 bls, 3 sps, 4 bls, 6 sps, 6 bls, inc 2 sps. Ch 7, turn. 6th row: Dc in top of next dc, make 10 bls, 3 sps, 3 bls, 4 sps, 9 bls, 4 sps, 3 bls, 3 sps, 10 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; turn, sl st to 3rd st of last ch-5 (1 sp increased at both ends). Ch 7, turn.

Note: Chart shows one quarter of design. To make second half of each row, omit the center sp or bl, as the case may be, and follow chart back to the beginning of row. Starting with 7th row follow chart to the top. Reverse chart and, omitting last row, follow chart back until the 79th row has been completed. 80th row: SI st across 2 ch, sl st in next dc, ch 5 and follow chart across to last sp, do not work over last sp (1 sp decreased at both ends). Ch 5, turn. Now follow chart back to 1st row. Do not fasten off but work sc evenly around edge, keeping work flat. Fasten off. Starch lightly and block to measurement.

TABLECLOTHS, LUNCHEON SETS AND PLACEMATS

Filet Tray Mat

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET,

Small Ball, Size 50: 3 balls of White only.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.

⅓ yard of white linen.

Tray Cover measures 13 × 18 inches.

GAUGE: 6 sps measure 1 inch; 6 rows measure 1 inch.

Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain 15 inches long (18 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across until there are 77 sps. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (sp made over sp), ch 2, dc in next dc (another sp made over sp); (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc—bl made over sp) 3 times; 21 sps, 4 bis, 17 sps, 4 bls, 21 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 2 sps, dc in next 9 dc (3 bls made over 3 bls); I more bl, 18 sps, 2 bls, (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc—sp made over bl) twice; 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, 13 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 18 sps, 4 bls, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. Follow chart from the 4th row until 21 rows are complete. 22nd row: 3 sps, 4 bis, (1 sp, 5 bis) twice; 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. Starting at the 23rd row follow chart to the 64th row incl. Now complete this side by working from the 44th row back to the 22nd row incl. Break off. Attach thread to opposite side and work to correspond. Ch 105 at end of last row. Break off: Sew end of ch-105 to inner edge of first side. Complete other end by working the 21st to 1st rows incl. Work a row of sc around all edges, keeping work flat. Join and break off. Sew lace to linen.

Fern Tablecloth

Materials: 19 Balls CYNTHIA Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 30, White or Ecru. Boye Steel Crochet Hook No. 11 or 12.

252 Large Motifs and 221 Small Motifs will make a tablecloth approximately 56 inches by 72 inches. Each large Motif should measure 4 inches.

LARGE MOTIF

Ch 7, join with slip st to form a ring.

1st round: Ch 3, 15 D C in ring, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 3 (16 D C, counting beginning ch 3).

2nd round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 D C and ch 2), * 1 D C in next D C, ch 2, repeat from * 14 times, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 5 (16 spaces).

3rd round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 D C and ch 2), 2 D C in next D C, ch 2, 2 D C in same st, ch 2, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 2, 2 D C in next D C, ch 2, 2 D C in same st, ch 2, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 5 (8 groups).

4th round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 D C and ch 2), 3 D C in 1st ch-2 space of first group, ch 2, 3 D C in same space, ch 2, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 2, 3 D C in ch-2 space of next group, ch 2, 3 D C in same space, ch 2, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 5.

5th round: Ch 6 (to count as 1 D C and ch 3), 4 D C in first ch-2 space of first group, ch 2, 4 D C in same space, ch 3, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 3, 4 D C in ch-2 space of next group, ch 2, 4 D C in same space, ch 3, repeat from * 6 times, join in 3rd ch of ch 6.

6th round: Ch 7 (to count as 1 D C and ch 4), 4 D C in first ch-2 space, ch 2, 4 D C in same space, ch 4, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 4, 4 D C in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 4 D C in same space, ch 4, repeat from * 6 times, join in 3rd ch of ch 7.

7th round: Ch 8 (to count as 1 D C and ch 5), 5 D C in first ch-2 space, ch 2, 5 D C in same space, ch 5, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 5, 5 D C in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 5 D C in same space, ch 5, repeat from * 6 times, join in 3rd ch of ch 8.

8th round: Ch 9 (to count as 1 D C and ch 6) , 6 D C in first ch-2 space, ch 2, 6 D C in same space, ch 6,* 1 D C in next D C, ch 6, 6 D C in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 6 D C in same space, ch 6, repeat from * 6 times, join in 3rd ch of ch 9.

9th round: Ch 10 (to count as 1 D C and ch 7), 6 D C in first ch-2 space, ch 2, 6 D C in same space, ch 7, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 7, 6 D C in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 6 D C in same space, ch 7, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 10 and fasten off.

Make 252 of these motifs and join, sewing firmly two points on each motif to the corresponding two points on adjacent motif.

Small Motif: Ch 7, join with slip st to form a ring.

1st round: Ch 3, 15 D C in ring, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 3.

2nd round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 D C and ch 2), * 1 D C in next D C, ch 2, repeat from * 14 times, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 5.

3rd round: * Ch 8, join with slip st in corner where motifs are joined, ch 8, skip 1 D C in ring, 1 S C in next D C, ch 8, join with slip st in D C between groups on large motif, ch 8, skip 1 D C in ring, 1 S C in next D C, repeat from * 3 times, join and fasten off.

EDGING

Starting at a point on edge, * 1 S C in ch-2 space, ch 3, slip st in 1st st of ch (picot), 1 S C in each of the next 6 sts, 7 S C over ch-7, 1 S C in next D C, ch-3 picot, 7 S C over next ch-7, 1 S C in each of the next 6 sts, repeat from * around entire edge of tablecloth.

Orchid Filet Tablecloth

A REALLY SUMPTUOUS CLOTH FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

What You Need:

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET

Small Ball, size 50: 107 balls.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.

Tablecloth measures about 75 × 90 inches.

GAUGE: 9 sps make 2 inches; 9 rows make 2 inches. Square measures about 15 × 15 inches.

SQUARE . . . Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain about 20 inches long (18 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 5th ch from hook, tr in next 4 ch (1 bl made); ch 3, sk 3 ch, tr in next ch (1 sp made); tr in next 16 ch; * (ch 1, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) twice (1 shadow sp made); (ch 3, sk 3 ch, tr in next ch) 5 times; (ch 1, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) twice; tr in next 12 ch. Repeat from * once more. 1 shadow sp, 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 4 bls, 1 shadow sp, 4 sps. (1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, 5 sps) twice; I shadow sp, 4 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl. Cut off remaining ch. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Sk 3 tr, tr in next tr (1 sp over bl made); 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr (1 bl over sp made); tr in next 12 tr; (ch 1, sk 1 tr, tr in next tr) twice (1 shadow sp over bl made); (tr in next sp, tr in next tr) twice (1 bl over shadow sp made); (ch 1, tr in next sp, ch 1, tr in next tr) 5 times (5 shadow sps over 5 sps made); make 1 bl, (3 shadow sps, 1 bl, 5 shadow sps, 1 bl) twice; 2 shadow sps, 1 bl, 5 shadow sps (1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl. 5 shadow sps) twice; 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 4 bls, ch 3, tr in 4th st of turning ch. Ch 4, turn.

3rd row: 4 bls, 1 shadow sp, ch 3, sk next tr, tr in next tr (sp over shadow sp made); * 1 shadow sp, 1 bl. (ch 1, tr in next tr) twice (shadow sp over shadow sp made); make 2 more shadow sps, 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 3 sps. Repeat from * once more; 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 2 sps, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl, (1 shadow sp, 3 sps, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl) twice; 1 shadow sp, 1 sp. 1 shadow sp, 4 bls. Ch 4, turn. 4th row: 4 bls. 1 shadow sp, ch 3, tr in next tr (sp over sp made); make 1 more sp, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, (5 sps, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp) twice: 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, (5 sps, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp) twice; 2 sps, I shadow sp, 4 bls. Ch 4, turn. Starting with the 5th row, follow chart to top. Fasten off.

Make 5 × 6 squares and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over sts. Block to measurements given.

There are 10 spaces between heavy lines

CLOTH 75 × 90 INCHES

EXQUISITE SHADOW FILET IN A RICH DESIGN

Crochet for the Dining Room

Cobweb Lace Tablecloth

MATERIALS—Lily DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 30. Crochet Hook Size 9 or 10. Size—5”.

Ch 6, making 1st st twice usual size, dc in long st, (ch 2, dc in same st) 6 times, ch 2, sl st in next 3d ch st.

ROW 2—Sc in next 2-ch, ch 7, * (ch 2, dtr) 6 times in same 2 ch, ch 1, dtr in next 2d space. Repeat from * around. Join final 1-ch to 1st 7-ch.

ROW 3—* Ch 1, sc in next 2-ch, (ch 4, sc in next) 5 times, ch 1, sc in next space. Repeat from * around.

ROW 4—Ch 6, * ch 5, dtr in next 3d loop, (ch 2, dtr) 6 times in same loop, ch 5, tr between shells. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st 6-ch.

ROW 5—Ch 1, * 5 sc in next 5-ch, (ch 4, sc in next space) 6 times, ch 4, 5 sc in next 5-ch, sc in tr. Repeat from * around, sl st in 1st 1-ch.

ROW 6—Ch 7, * ch 8, a 7-dtr-shell in next 4th loop, ch 8, (dtr, ch 10, dtr) in center sc on next side. Repeat from * around. Join final 10-ch to 1st 7-ch.

ROW 7—Ch 1, * 9 sc in next 8 ch, (ch 4, sc in next space) 6 times, ch 4, 9 sc in 8-ch, sc in dtr, 11 sc in 10-ch, sc in dtr. Repeat from * around, sl st in 1st 1-ch.

ROW 8—Ch 7, * ch 9, a shell in next 4th loop, ch 9, dtr in next 10th sc, ch 3, dtr in next 3d sc, (ch 3, dtr) 3 times in next 3d sc, (ch 3, dtr in next 3d sc) twice. Repeat from * around, sl st in 1st 7-ch.

ROW 9—Ch 1, 10 sc in 9-ch, * (ch 4, sc in next space) 6 times, ch 4, 10 sc in next 9-ch, (sc in dtr, 3 sc in 3-ch) 6 times, sc in dtr, 9 sc in 9-ch, ** ch 5, turn, skip last 9 sc, 3 tr in next sc, working these 3 tr off together for a Cluster, (ch 5, a Cluster in next 4th sc) 6 times, ch 5, sl st in next 9th sc, ch 1, turn, 5 sc in each 5-ch, so in each Cluster, turn, (ch 7, a Cluster above next Cluster) 7 times, ch 7, sl st in end sc, ch 1, turn, (4 sc, ch 5, al st in last sc for a p, 4 sc) in each 7-ch, sc down next to shell. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st 9 sc and repeat from ** for 4th corner. Fasten off.

Join Medallions by 6 ps on each side and by center loop on shell. To join, make the 1st 5 ps around one corner, then for next p, make ch 2, sl st in corresponding p on other medallion, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, completing p. Join the next 2 ps, then make the 1st 3 loops on center shell. In place of next loop, ch 5, sl st in shell on other medallion, ch 3, sl st under 5-ch, ch 2, sc in next loop. Complete shell and join the 1st 3 ps on next corner.

This leaves 2 ps at each corner free.

FILL-IN MOTIF—Repeat Row 1. * Ch 1, sc in next space, ch 7, sl st In p on one medallion, ch 7, sc back in same space on circle. Repeat from * 7 times. Fasten off.

Stretch, pin down, steam and press thru a cloth.

Fantasy Medallion

MATERIALS—Lily DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 30. Crochet Hook Size 9 or 10. Size—4¼”.

Ch 12, making 1st st twice usual size, dtr in long st, (ch 3, dtr in same st) 10 times, ch 3, sl st in 4th st from 1st dtr.

ROW 2—Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 and sc in next space, sc in dtr) around, sl st in 1st 1-ch.

ROWS 3 & 4—(Ch 10, sc between shells) around, 12 sc in each 10-ch and join.

ROW 5—Ch 15, dc between loops, (ch 12, dc between loops) around and join to 1st 3-ch.

ROWS 6 & 7—Ch 3, * dc in next 3d st, ch 2, tr in next 2d, (ch 2, tr in next st) 3 times, ch 2, de in next 2d, dc in dc. Repeat from around and join to 1st 3-ch, 3 sc in each 2-ch space around. Sl st in first 6 sc.

ROW 8—(Ch 15, skip last 11 ch sts, tr in remaining 4 sts, sl st in next 4th sc, ch 10, sl st in 6th sc on next shell) around, making 5-ch and tr in place of final 10-ch.

ROW 9—* Ch 3, (4 dc, ch 5, sl st in last dc for a p) 3 times and 4 dc, in next 11-ch loop, ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

Join medallions by 4 ps on each side (the 2d and 3d ps on one point, and the first and 2d ps on next point). To join, ch 2, sl st in same p on other medallion, ch 2, sl st back in last dc, completing connecting p.

FILL-IN MOTIF—Ch 9, tr in starting st, (ch 3, tr in same st) 6 times, ch 3, sl st in 4th ch st from 1st tr. Ch 1, * (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next space, ch 6, sl st in a free point on one medallion, ch 6, sl st back in last dc, (dc, ch 1, sc) in same space, (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next space, ch 15, sl st in joining of 2 medallions, ch 15, sl st back in last dc, (dc, ch 1, sc) in same space. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off.

Stretch, pin down, steam and press on back thru a cloth.

Square Dance Medallions

MATERIALS—Lily DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 30. Crochet Hook Size 9 or 10. Size—3¾”.

Ch 9, dc in starting st, (ch 5, dc in same st) twice, ch 2, dc in next 3d ch st.

ROW 2—Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in dc, 2 sc in next 2-ch, (sc in dc, 7 sc in next 5-ch) around, 3 sc in 1st space, sl st in 1st sc.

ROW 3—Ch 6, tr in same st, *(ch 1, tr in next 2d sc) 4 times, (ch 1, tr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) in same corner sc. Repeat from * twice. (Ch 1, tr in next 2d sc) 4 times, (ch 1, tr, ch 1, dtr) in corner, ch 1, sl st in 1st 5-ch.

ROW 4—Ch 3, * (ch 1, dc in next tr) 6 times, ch 4, dc in next dtr, ch 4, dc in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st 3-ch.

ROW 5—Like last row except make 6 ch, dc and 6 ch around corners.

ROW 6—At corners, make 7 ch, 3 dc in corner dc, and 7 ch.

ROW 7—At corners, make 9 ch, tr in 1st corner dc, 3 tr in next, tr in next, and 9 ch.

ROW 8—Ch 3, * (ch 2, tr in next dc) twice, ch 2, dtr in next, (ch 2, tr in next) twice, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, 4 sc in next 9-ch, ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 2, tr in next) 4 times, ch 3, 4 sc in next 9 ch, ch 2, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join to final 2-ch to 1st 3-ch, sc in next 2-ch.

ROW 9—Ch 5, 2 tr in same space, worked off together for a Cluster, * (ch 4, a 3-tr-Cluster in next space) 5 times, ch 4, skip 4 sc, sc in next loop, (ch 4, sc in next) 5 times, ch 4, a 3-tr-Cluster between next dc and tr. Repeat from around. Join end 4-ch to 1st Cluster.

ROW 10—* (3 sc, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, and 2 sc) in next 5 loops, 4 sc in next, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 and sc) in next 5 loops, 4 sc in next. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

Stretch and pin block right-side-down in true shape and steam and press thru a cloth. Tack medallions together by the 3 center ps on each side.

FILL-IN MOTIF—Repeat Rows 1 and 2. * Ch 8, sl st in center shell on one medallion, ch 7, sc back in next corner, ch 13, sl st in next 2d shell, ch 10, sl st across in 1st shell on next medallion, ch 13, sc back in same corner sc. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off.

Bright Star Medallion

MATERIALS—Lily DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 30. Crochet Hook Size 9 or 10. Size—4½”.

Ch 12, sl st in starting st. Ch 3, 23 dc in ring, sl st in 3-ch. (Ch 12, sc in next 2d dc) 11 times, ch 5, dtr in next 2d st. Ch 3, 3 dc in this last loop, (ch 12, 4 dc in next loop) 11 times, ch 6, tr in 1st 3-ch. (Ch 11, sc in next loop) 12 times. Ch 1, sc in next loop, * (ch 6, sc) 3 times in same loop, ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around.

ROW 6—Ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 5, 2 tr in same loop, working these tr off together for a Cluster, * (ch 3, a 3-tr-Cluster in next loop) twice, ch 12, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 6-ch loop. Repeat from * around and join.

ROW 7—(Sc, ch 5, a 2-tr-Cluster) in next 3-ch, (ch 3, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch, ch 12, sc in next loop, ch 12, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch) around and join.

ROW 8—(Sc, ch 5, a 2-tr-Cluster) in next 3-ch, * (ch 7, sc in next loop) twice, ch 7, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch, ch 9, tr in next loop, dtr in 6th st of next loop, ch 9, tr tr in next st, ch 9, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch, ch 9, tr tr in 6th st of next loop, ch 9, dtr in next st, tr in next loop, ch 9, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch. Repeat from * around.

EDGE—* (4 sc, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, and 4 sc) in next 3 loops, (5 sc, a p and 5 sc) in next 2 loops, 5 sc in next, ch 7, 5 sc in next, turn, (ch 2, tr) 6 times in 7-ch, ch 2, sl st in next 5th sc, ch 1, turn, (3 sc in next 2-ch, 2 sc, a p and 1 sc in next) 3 times, 3 sc in next, (5 sc, a p and 5 sc) in next 2 loops. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

Join medallions by 9 ps on each side, leaving corner ps free. To join, ch 2, sl st in same p on other medallion, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, completing joining p.

Stretch, pin down, and steam and press on back thru a cloth.

Fantasy

Square Dance

Bright Star

Peacock Parade Cloth

A NEW ARABIAN NIGHT’S FANTASY . . . MAGNIFICENT PEACOCK CLOTH!

MATERIALS:

J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 30:

SMALL BALL: |
J. & P. COATS | —36 balls of White or Ecru, or 48 balls of any color,
OR |
CLARK’S O.N.T. | —58 balls of White, Ecru or any color.
BIG BALL: |
J. & P. COATS | —18 balls of White or Ecru.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 9 or 10.
Tablecloth measures about 72 × 90 inches.

GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.

Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain about 75 inches long (14 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (2 sps made), dc in next 9 ch (3 bls made), (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 5 times; dc in next 9 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice; dc in next 60 ch (20 bls made), 5 sps, 54 dc (18 bls made), 12 sps, (9 dc, 8 sps) twice; 9 dc, 12 sps, 45 dc (15 bls made), 5 sps, 9 dc, 5 sps, 45 dc, 12 sps, 9 dc, 8 sps, 9 dc, 7 sps, 9 dc, 8 sps, 9 dc, 12 sps, 45 dc, 5 sps, 9 dc, 5 sps, 45 dc, 12 sps, 9 dc, (8 sps, 9 dc) twice; 12 sps, 54 dc, 5 sps, 60 dc, 2 sps, 9 dc, 5 sps, 9 dc, 2 sps. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (sp over sp made), 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl over sp made), (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 3 times (3 sps over 3 bls made) ; 2 bls, ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over sp made), 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc (bl over bl made), (1 sp, 1 bl ) 5 times; 8 sps, 5 bls, 4 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) 6 times; 3 bls, 9 sps, (2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps) twice; 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, 3 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl ) twice; 9 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 3 bls, 9 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps, (2 bls, 3 sps) 3 times; 2 bls, 4 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, 3 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) twice; 9 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 3 bls, 9 sps, (2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps) twice; 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, 3 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) 6 times; 4 sps, 5 bls, 8 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) 6 times; 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 3 sps, 1 bl, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 3, turn.

Note: Chart shows one quarter of design. To make other half of each row, omit center sp or bl, as the case may be, and work back to the beginning.

Starting with 3rd row, follow chart to top, omit last row, then reverse chart and work back to 1st row. Fasten off.

EDGING . . . Ch 14. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc; ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Dc in next dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: Dc in 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 3 dc, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc; ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in 4 dc, ch 2, dc in 3 dc, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 6th row: Dc in 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 4 dc, ch 2, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc; ch 2, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 7th row: Dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice; dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 8th row: Dc in 3 dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in 4 dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in dc, 2 dc in sp, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc; ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 9th row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc. Ch 5, turn. The 2nd to 9th rows constitute pattern. Repeat pattern until piece is long enough to go around edge of cloth, matching sp for sp and allowing enough at corners to keep flat.

Sew edging to cloth. Block to measurement.

DISPLAY YOUR CROCHET SKILL WITH THIS SUMPTUOUS “WORK OF ART”

Thistle Tablecloth

MATERIALS: 22 balls Cynthia Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size 20, White or Ecru.

Boye Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 or 8.

Buy Sufficient Thread at one time.

221 large medallions and 192 small medallions will make a table cloth approximately 56 × 72 inches.

1 ball will make about 12 large motifs.

Gauge: Each large medallion should measure approximately 4½ inches.

FIRST LARGE MEDALLION—Ch 4, join with slip st to form ring.

1st round: 2 S C in each ch st, join with slip st in 1st S C (8 S C). 2nd round: Ch 6, skip the 1st st, * 1 TR in the next st, ch 3, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 6 at beginning of round (8 TR). 3rd round: 5 S C in first loop made by ch 3, 1 S C in the first TR, * 5 S C in next loop, 1 S C in the next TR, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 1st S C. 4th round: Ch 6, 1 S C in the 3rd S C of first 5-group, * ch 3, 1 DC in the S C between groups of 5 S Cs, ch 3, 1 S C in 3rd S C of next 5-group, repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, slip st in the 3rd st of ch 6. 5th round: Ch 8, 1 S C in first D C of last round, ch 7, * 1 S C in next D C, ch 7, repeat from * 5 times, join with slip st in 1st st of Ch 8. 6th round: 1 S C in each st of next 7 ch sts, 2 S C in 1st S C of previous round, * 1 S C in each st of next ch-7, 2 S C in next S C, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 1st S C. 7th round: * Ch 6, skip 3 S C, 1 S C in next S C, ch 6, skip 4 S C, 1 S C in next S C, repeat from * 7 times, slip st in 1st st of 1st ch 6. 8th round: Slip st over the next 2 sts of first ch-6 loop, ch 6, * 1 S C over next loop, ch 6, repeat from 14 times, join last ch-6 with slip st in 3rd slip st at beginning of round. 9th round: Slip st over first 3 sts of first ch-6 loop, ch 7, * 1 S C over next loop, ch 7, repeat from * 14 times, join last ch 7 with slip st in 3rd slip st. 10th round: Slip st over first 2 sts of first ch-7 loop, ch 3, 2 D C over first loop (3 D C in group counting first ch 3), ch 7, 1 D C over next loop, ch 7, * 3 D C over next loop, ch 7, 1 D C over next loop, ch 7, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in third st of ch 3. 11th round: Ch 3, 1 D C in same place as slip st, 1 DC in each of last 2 D Cs of first group, 1 DC in 1st ch st of 7-ch (5 D Cs in group counting ch 3), ch 7, 1 S C in next D C, ch 7, * 1 D C in ch st just preceding the next group of D Cs, 1 D C in each D C in group, 1 DC in next ch st, ch 7, 1 S C in next D C, ch 7, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3. 12th round: Repeat 11th round, working 1 more D C before and after each group of D Cs (7 D Cs) with ch 7 between groups and 1 S C in each S C between ch-7 loops, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3. 13th round: Slip st in first D C of first group, ch 3, 1 D C in each of the next 4 D Cs (5 D Cs in group including ch 3), ch 8, 1 S C in next S C, ch 8, * skip 1st D C in next group, 1 D C in each of next 5 D Cs, ch 8, 1 S C in next S C, ch 8, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3. 14th round: Slip st in first D C of first group, ch 3, 1 D C in next D C, ch 4, slip st in top of D C just made (picot), 1 D C in the next D C, skip the last D C (3 D Cs including ch 3), ch 9, 1 S C in next S C, ch 4, 1 S C in same st, ch 9, * skip first D C in next group, 1 D C in each of next 2 D Cs, ch 4, slip st in top of last D C just made, 1 D C in next D C, ch 9, 1 S C in next S C, ch 4, 1 S C in same st, ch 9, repeat from * 6 times and join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3. Fasten off.

SECOND MEDALLION—Work same as first medallion to the 13th round incl. 14th round: Slip st in 1st D C of first group, ch 3, 1 D C in next st, ch 2, join to first medallion with slip st in the picot over a D C group, ch 2, slip st in top of D C just made, 1 D C in next st, ch 9, 1 S C in S C, ch 2, join to first medallion with slip st in the next picot, ch 2, 1 S C in S C just made, ch 9, 1 D C in each of the 2nd and 3rd D C, ch 2, join to first medallion with slip st in the next picot, ch 2, slip st in last D C just made, 1 D C in next st, ch 9, and complete round as on first medallion, with no more joinings.

Work 15 more medallions, joining each medallion to previous one as second was joined to first.

FIRST MEDALLION OF SECOND SECTION—Work same as Second Medallion, joining in same manner to first medallion of First Section.

SECOND MEDALLION of SECOND SECTION—Repeat Second Medallion joining to First Medallion of Second Section in same manner, then ch 9, 1 S C in next S C, ch 4, 1 S C in same st, ch 9, join to Second Medallion of First Section in same manner, in the 3 picots directly opposite the next 2 groups of D Cs and the bar between the groups; complete round and fasten off. Work 15 more medallions for second section, joining each medallion to adjacent two medallions. Work 13 more sections of 17 medallions each, joining as second section was joined to first section.

SMALL MEDALLION—Work same as large medallion to 3rd round incl. 4th round: * ch 10, slip st in the slip st, joining the D C groups of adjacent medallions, ch 10, skip 5 S C of 3rd round, slip st in next S C, ch 8, join with slip st in picot over S C of bar, ch 8, skip 5 S C, slip st in next st, repeat from * 3 times, join with slip st in 1st st of ch-10 at beginning of round. Fasten off. Work and join remaining small medallions in same manner.

Edging: Attach thread at beginning of ch-9 on edge, work 11 S C over ch-9, 3 D C in picot, 11 S C over next ch-9, 3 D C in next picot, repeat from * around entire table cloth.

Rose Filet Luncheon Set

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET,

Small Ball, Size 50: 10 balls of White only.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.

Each Place Mat measures 11 × 17 inches.

GAUGE: 6 sps measure 1 inch; 6 rows measure 1 inch.

PLACE MAT (Make 3) . . . Starting at bottom, make a chain 20 inches long (18 ch sts to I inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across until there are 103 sps. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (sp made over sp), (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc —bl made over sp) 3 times; (1 sp, 3 bls, 1 sp, 5 bls) 9 times; (1 sp, 3 bls) twice; ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 1 sp, dc in next 9 dc (3 bls made over 3 bls), (1 sp, 3 bls, 1 sp, 5 bis) 9 times; (1 sp, 3 bls) twice; 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: 1 sp, 2 bls, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp made over bl), 96 more sps, 2 bls, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Follow chart from 5th row to top. Do not break off.

EDGING . . . Make 3 sc in sp, sc at end of next row, ch 3, sl st in last sc—a picot made. Working across short side, make

* (2 sc in next sp, sc in next row) 5 times; picot, 2 sc in next sp, sc in next row, picot; (2 sc in next sp, sc in next row) 3 times; picot, 2 sc in next sp, sc in next row, picot. Repeat from * across, ending with a picot, in corner sp make 2 sc, picot and 2 sc; sc in next dc, picot. Work other 3 sides to correspond. Join and break off.

Wheel of Fortune Tablecloth

. . . This famous design is a fortunate choice for a tablecloth. Against its radiating spokes and lacy openwork, a table setting glows!

Directions on page 53

Round the Corner Tablecloth

Directions on page 55

Gramercy Square Luncheon Set

Gramercy Square Luncheon Set

Illustrated on page 52

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET, Large Ball, Size 20: 4 balls of White or Ecru. Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Centerpiece measures 13¾ inches square; each Place Mat 11 inches square; each

Bread and Butter Mat 5½ inches square and each Glass Mat 3½ inches square.

GAUGE: Each motif measures 2¾ inches square.

CENTERPIECE—First Motif . . . Starting at center, ch 8. Join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 19 dc in ring. Join. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, make 4 dc in joining set, ch 2, skip I dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in top of ch-3. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in top of ch-3. 4th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 7, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7, sl st in top of ch-3. 5th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, ch 2, skip 3 ch. sc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next 6 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in top of ch-3. 6th rnd: Sc in joining st, * ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, skip I dc. in next dc make tr, ch 3 and tr; ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, tr in next sc, ch 4, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: Sc in joining st, ch 4, sc in next tar, * ch 4, sc in next sc, (ch 4, sc in next tr) twice; (ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in next tr) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

SECOND MOTIF . . . Work as for First Motif until 6 rnds are complete. 7th rnd: Sc in joining st, ch 4, sc in next tr, ch 4, sc in next sc, (ch 4, sc in next tr) twice: ch 1, * sl st in corresponding sc of First Motif, ch 4, sc in next sc of Second Motif, ch 4, sc in next tr. Repeat from * until 5 joinings are made. Complete motif as for First Motif (no more joinings).

Join 5 rows of 5 motifs together, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.

PLACE MAT (Make 2) . . . Join 4 rows of 4 motifs together.

BREAD and BUTTER MAT (Make 2) ... Join 2 rows of 2 motifs together.

GLASS MAT (Make 2) . . . Work as for Centerpiece until 5 rnds are complete. 6th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 8 dc. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to top of ch-3. 7th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 9 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 10 dc, ch 7, dc in next 10 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 8th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 11 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 12 dc, ch 2, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next 12 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 9th rnd: (Ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc) twice; * ch 4, skip 1 dc, in next (corner) dc make tr, ch 3 and tr; ch 4, skip 1 dc, (sc in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc) twice; sc in next dc, ch 4, tr in next sc, ch 4, (sc in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4) twice; skip 2 dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Sl st in ch-4. Break off.

Wheel of Fortune Tablecloth

Illustrated on page 50

MATERIALS:

J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 16 balls of White or Ecru, or 20 balls of any color.

OR

CLARK’S O.N.T. LUSTERSHEEN, 12 skeins of White or Ecru, or 16 skeins of any color.

MILWARD’S Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.

GAUGE . . . Each motif measures about 3½ inches from side to side when blocked. Completed tablecloth measures about 70 × 92 inches.

MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 6, join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 5, * d c in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 4 more times, join to 3rd st of ch-5. 2nd rnd: Ch 4, 2 tr in same place as sl st, * ch 2, tr in next sp, ch 3, sl st in last tr, ch 2, 3 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 4th st of ch-4. Now pick up only the back loop of each tr throughout. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, * tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, ch 7, 2 tr in next tr of 3-tr group. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-7 to 4th st of ch-4. 4th rnd: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, * tr in next 3 tr, 2 tr in next tr, ch 4, skip 3 ch of ch-7, s c in next ch, ch 3, s c in same place, ch 4, 2 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to 4th st of ch-4 first made. Fasten off. This completes one motif.

Make necessary number of motifs (see diagram). Sew the tr-groups together with neat over-and-over stitches. picking up a single loop from each tr. Block cloth to measurements given.

Filet Luncheon Set

Illustrated on page 54

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET,

Small Ball, Size 50: 10 balls of White only.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.

Runner measures 11 × 30 inches; each Place Mat 11 × 17 inches.

GAUGE: 6 sps measure 1 inch; 6 rows measure 1 inch.

RUNNER . . . Starting at short end, make a chain 12 inches long (18 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in the next 62 dc (21 bls); (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 21 times (21 sps); dc in next 64 dc (21 bls). Cut off remaining chain. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next 3 dc (bl made over bl), (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 7 times (7 sps made over 7 bls); dc in next 15 dc (5 bls made over 5 bls); 7 sps, 1 bl, 21 sps, 1 bl, 7 sps, 5 bls, 7 sps, I bl, making last dc in 3rd st of turning ch-3. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: 1 bl, ch 2, dc in next dc (sp made over sp), 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl made over sp), 6 sps, 3 bls, 6 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 21 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 6 sps, 3 bls, 6 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. 4th to 21st rows incl: Starting with the 4th row, follow chart across, then make 21 sps, follow chart across once more. At end of 21st row, ch 5, turn. 22nd row: 21 sps, 21 bls, 21 sps. Ch 5, turn. 23rd row: 21 sps, 1 bl, 7 sps, 5 bls, 7 sps, 1 bl, 21 sps. Ch 5, turn. 24th to 42nd rows incl: Work 21 sps, then follow chart across, work 21 more sps. Ch 5, turn. At end of 42nd row, ch 3, turn.

Repeat the 1st to 42nd rows incl 3 more times, then repeat the 1st to 21st rows incl once more.

EDGING . . . 1st rnd: Ch 5, working across long side. * make dc in edge of next row, ch 2. Repeat from * across to next corner, ch 2, in corner st make dc, ch 5 and dc. ** Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next st. Repeat from ** across to next corner. Work other two sides to correspond, ending with ch 5, sl st in 3rd st of ch-5. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, * 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. making 9 dc in each corner sp. Sl st in top st of ch-3. Break off.

PLACE MAT (Make 2) . . . Make a chain 18 inches long (18 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: (21 bls, 21 sps) twice; 21 bls. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: (1 bl, 7 sps, 5 bls, 7 sps, 1 bl, 21 sps) twice; 1 bl, 7 sps, 5 bls, 7 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. 3rd to 21st rows incl: (Follow chart across, then make 21 sps) twice: follow chart once more. At end of 21st row, ch 5, turn. 22nd to 42nd rows incl: (21 sps, follow chart across) twice; 21 sps. Ch 5. turn. At end of 42nd row, ch 3, turn. Repeat the first 21 rows once more. Complete as for Runner.

Round the Corner Tablecloth

Illustrated on page 51

61 × 86 Inches

MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 17 balls of While or Ecru . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.

GAUGE: 3 sps make 1¼ inches; 3 rows make 1¼ inches.

STRIP (Make 7) . . . Make a chain about 12 inches long (10 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Tr in 5th ch from hook, tr in next 3 ch (bl made), ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch (sp made), make 2 more sps, tr in next 4 ch (another bl made), 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Skip 4 sts, tr in next tr (sp made over bl), 3 tr in sp, tr in next tr (bl made over sp), make another bl, ch 3, tr in next tr (sp made over sp), tr in next 4 tr (bl made over bl), 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, ch 3, skip 3 tr, tr in next tr (sp made over bl), 2 more sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, 1 sp. Ch 7, turn. Follow chart to top. Repeat entire chart 9 times. Break off.

Sew strips together on wrong side with neat over-and-over sts.

BORDER . . . 1st rnd: Attach thread in corner bl, ch 11, tr in same place where thread was attached, * ch 3, skip 3 sts, tr in next st. Repeat from * across to next corner, in corner make tr, ch 7 and tr. Then work a sp over each row along long side. Work other 2 sides to correspond, making tr, ch 7 and tr at corners. Join to 4th st of ch-11. 2nd rnd: Ch 4, in corner sp make 4 tr, ch 7 and 4 tr; * tr in next tr, 3 tr in sp. Repeat from * around, making other corners to correspond. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, tr in each tr around, making 4 tr, ch 7 and 4 tr at corners. Join. Break off.

Blazing Star Supper Cloth

MATERIALS—3 balls or skeins Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton size 20 or Skytone No. 2 for a cloth size 22” × 42”. Lily Viking brand crochet hook size 9.

STAR MOTIF—Ch 12 making 1st st 3 times usual size, dtr in long st, (ch 3, dtr in same long st) 10 times, ch 3, sl st in 4th of next ch (counting from 1st dtr).

2nd Row—Ch 1, (4 sc over next 3-ch, sc in dtr) 11 times, 4 sc over 3-ch, sl st in 1st 1-ch.

3rd Row—* Ch 19, sl st in same place, (ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for a p) 6 times, ch 1, sl st at base of 2d p from hook, ** ch 5, sl st in same place, ch 1, a 2-dc Cluster at base of next p, ch 5 sl st in top of Cluster for a p, ch 1, a 2-tr-Cluster at base of next p, a p, (ch 1, a 2-dtr-Cluster at base of next p, a p) twice, ch 1, sl st in next 10th sc on center circle. ** Repeat from * 5 times. Fasten off. Make a 2d Star thro Row 2.

4th Row—Ch 19, sl st in same st, * (ch 6, p) 5 times, ch 3, sl st in tip of 1 point of 1st Motif, ch 2, sl at back in 2d st of 3-ch, ch I, sl st at base of next p. Repeat from ** to **. * Ch 15, sl st in 5th st from hook for a p, (ch 5, p) twice, ch 1, sl st in next ch-loop of 1st Motif, (ch 5, p) 3 times, ch 1, sk all 6 ps, sl st in next ch st, ch 9, sl st in same sc on center. Repeat from * to * in this row to join next point to the next point on 1st Motif. Then complete Motif as for 1st one. Make and join 16 Motifs in a straight row for the center row (lengthwise) of Cloth. The next row on each side will have 15 Motifs, the next 14, the next 13, and the final row on each side, 12.

EDGE—Join to 1st of 2 free points on Motif at center-end of Cloth, ch 14, tr in next ch-loop, ch 14, sc in next point, * (ch 14, tr in next ch-loop, ch 13, tr in joining of next 2 points, ch 13, tr in next ch-loop, ch 14, sc in next point) * 4 times, ch 14, tr in next ch-loop, ch 14, sc in next point. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Continue on around in same way.

2nd Row—Ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, (5 sc, p, 5 sc, p & 5 sc over next 14-ch) twice, sc in sc, a p, * (5 sc, p, 5 sc, p & 5 sc) over next 14-ch, (4 sc, p & 10 sc) over next 13-ch, 7 sc over next loop, ch 12 and fasten back in 4th sc from last p, (4 sc, p, 3 sc, p, 3 sc, p & 4 sc) over 12-ch, (4 sc, p & 3 sc) over bal. of next loop, (5 sc, p, 5 sc, p & 5 sc) over next 14-ch, sc in sc, a p. Repeat from * to next corner then make corner the same as 1st one. Continue around in same way. Fasten off.

Stretch to limit and pin Cloth right-side-down on a padded board or table or on curtain frames. Steam with a wet cloth and hot iron. If on frames, lay frames over an ironing board a section at a time and steam. Then press thro a dry cloth until perfectly dry.

Tea Cloth

Directions on page 59

Argyle Filet Cloth

40 Inches Square

MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK’S O.N.T BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30, Small Ball: J. & P. COATS—25 balls of White or Ecru, or 29 balls of any color, or CLARK’S O.N.T.—37 balls of White or Ecru, or 45 balls of any color. Big Ball: J. & P. COATS—12 balls of White, Ecru or Cream . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

GAUGE: 4 sps make 1 inch; 4 rows make 1 inch.

Make a chain 1¼ yards long (16 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Tr in 5th ch from hook, tr in each ch across until there are 629 tr in all, counting turning ch-4 as 1 tr Cut off remaining chain. Ch 4, turn. 2nd and 3rd rows: Skip 1st tr, tr in each tr across, tr in top of turning chain (629 tr). Ch 4, turn. 4th row: Skip 1st tr, tr in next 12 tr (3 bls made over 3 bls) ; * ch 3, skip 3 tr, tr in next tr (sp made over bl). Repeat from * across until there are 151 sps, tr in next 11 tr, tr in top of turning chain (3 bls made over 3 bls). Ch 4, turn. 5th to 8th rows incl: Make 3 bls, * ch 3, tr in next tr (sp made over sp). Repeat from * across until there are 151 sps, make 3 bls. Ch 4, turn. Now work from chart as follows: 1st row: Make 3 bls, 4 sps; * ch 1, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, tr in next tr (shadow sp made over sp) ; 4 sps, 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr (bl made over sp), 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 4 sps, 1 bl. Repeat from * 5 more times; 1 shadow sp, 4 sps, 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 4 sps, 3 bls. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: 3 bls, 4 sps, * ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr (sp made over shadow sp), 1 shadow sp, 2 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 1 shadow sp, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 1 shadow sp, (ch 1, tr in next tr) twice (shadow sp made over shadow sp) ; make 1 more shadow sp, 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp. Repeat from * 5 more times; 1 sp, 1 shadow sp, 2 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 1 shadow sp, 5 sps, 3 bls. Ch 4, turn. 3rd, 4th and 5th rows: Follow chart, keeping border as before, working from “A” to “B” 6 times in all, then from “C” to “D” once. Ch 4, turn. 6th row: 3 bls, 6 sps, * (tr in next ch, tr in next tr) twice (bl made over shadow sp) ; (ch 1, skip next tr, tr in next tr) twice (shadow sp made over bl) ; 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 4 sps. Repeat from * 5 more times; 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 6 sps, 3 bls. Ch 4, turn.

Starting with the 7th row, follow chart to top, working from “A” to “B” 6 times in all, then from “C” to “D” once. Then starting with 1st row, repeat entire chart 2 more times. Then repeat 1st to 20th rows incl once more. Work remainder of cloth to correspond with beginning. Break off.

Tea Cloth

40 Inches Square

Illustrated on page 57

MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK’S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30, Small Ball: J. & P. COATS—26 balls of White or Ecru, or 32 balls of any color, or CLARK’S O.N.T.—40 balls of White or Ecru, or 48 balls of any color. Big Ball: J. & P. COATS—11 balls of White, Ecru or Cream . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.

BLOCK . . . Starting at lower edge, make a chain about 10 inches long (15 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook (sp made), ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (another sp made), make 39 more sps. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (sp made over sp), ch 2, dc in next dc (another sp made over sp), 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl made over sp), make 6 more bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 20 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 1 sp, 1 bl, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp made over bl), dc in next 3 dc (bl made over bl), 2 more bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 17 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp, 8 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Beginning with the 4th row of chart, follow chart to top. Break off.

Make 5 rows of 5 blocks and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over sts, having corresponding parts of design meet (see illustration).

EDGING . . . 1st rnd: Attach thread to corner sp, ch 3, 8 dc in same sp, * dc in next st, 2 dc in next sp. Repeat from * around, making 9 dc in each corner. Join. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join and break off.

Malta Tablecloth

MATERIALS—8 skeins or balls Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton size 20 or Skytone No. 2 for size 64” × 74”. Heavy Cream Linen in 54 in. width. Lily Viking brand crochet hook size 9.

SQUARE—(Ch 5, a 2-dc-Cluster in 1st st, ch 3, sl st in Cluster to form a p, ch 4, sl st at base of Cluster) 4 times, join with a sl at at base of 1st Cluster, ch 5, remove hook, insert it in tip of 1st Cluster, catch loop and pull thro, letting ch lie up back of Cluster, —out of sight. * Ch 11, sc in next Cluster, ch 10, remove hook, insert back in sc, catch loop and pull thro, forming a ring, (sc, hdc, 15 dc, hdc & sc) in ring, sl at thro side of sc at base of shell. Repeat from * 3 times. Sl st to 6th st of next 11-ch.

3rd Row—Ch 8 in place of a dtr, ch 16, * remove hook, insert back in 11th st from hook, catch loop and pull thro, (sc, hdc, 15 dc, hdc & sc) in ring, sl at in at at base of ring, * ch 20, and repeat from * to *. Ch 5, dtr in corner at where this row started, ** ch 5, ac in 10th st of next shell, ch 5, dtr in 6th st of next 11-ch, ch 16 and repeat from * to *, ch 20 and repeat from * to *, ch 5, dtr in same st with last dtr. Repeat from ** twice. Ch 5, sc in next shell, ch 5, sl st in 8th st of 1st ch.

4th Row—Ch 8 for a dtr., * ch 5, sc in top of next shell, ch 5, dtr in 5th st of next 9-ch, (ch 3, dtr in same st) 3 times, ch 5, sc in top of next shell, ch 5, dtr in next dtr, ch 2, dtr in 3d st of next 5-ch, ch 2, dtr in next sc, ch 2, dtr in 3d st of next 5-ch, ch 2, dtr in next dtr. Repeat from * around, joining final 2-ch to 8th st of 1st ch.

5th Row—Ch 1, sc in same sp, ** (5 sc over next 5-ch, sc in next st) twice, ch 5, turn, tr in 7th sc, ch 8, tr in same st, ch 5, sl st in next 6th sc, ch I, turn, 5 sc over 5-ch, 1 sc in tr, (5 sc, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, & 5 sc) over 8-ch, sc in tr, 5 sc over 5-ch. * (2 sc, a p & 1 sc over next 3-ch, 1 sc in dtr) 3 times. Repeat from ** to *. 2 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dtr, a p, 2 sc over 2-ch, sc in dtr, ch 31, sl st in last sc, 2 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dtr, a p, 2 sc over 2-ch, sc in dtr. Repeat from ** around, end with sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off.

6th Row—Join to 2d of 3 ps at I corner, ch 6 for a tr, * ch 20, tr in tip of next scallop, ch 14, a long tr (thread over 5 times and work off in twos) in center st of 31-ch loop, ch 17, a long tr in same st, ch 14, tr in tip of next scallop, ch 20, tr in 2d of 3 ps at next corner. Repeat from * 3 times, end with sl st in 6th st of 1st ch.

7th Row—Ch 5, dc in next 3d st, (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) 14 times to corner st, * ch 5, dc in same corner st, (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) 30 times. Repeat from * around. Join final 2-ch to 3d st of 1st 5-ch. Fasten off.

Cut a perfect square of cardboard about an inch larger than finished work. Mark around this on tissue paper. Stretch and pin Square right-side-down on this paper pattern on a padded ironing board and steam with a wet cloth and hot iron, then press thro a dry cloth until perfectly dry.

Make required number of Squares to form a border 2 Squares wide around linen center the size of top of table. Hem linen. Sew Squares together, laying them side-by-side and exactly matching dc in beading rows. When Band is completed, work around inside edge with a solid row of sc,—2 sc over each 2-ch, sc in each dc.

2nd Row—Then make a beading row of 2-chs and dc. Make these 2 rows around outside of Band.

EDGE—Join to I corner of Band, making (3 sc, a 5-ch p & 2 sc) over corner 5-ch, 1 sc in dc, a p, 2 sc over 2-ch, 1 sc in dc, a p. * (2 sc over 2-ch, 1 sc in dc) 5 times, ch 5, turn, 1 tr in 7th sc, ch 8, tr in same at, ch 5, sl st in next 6th sc, ch 1, turn, 5 sc over 5-ch, 1 sc in tr, (5 sc, p & 5 sc) over 8-ch, sc in tr, 5 sc over 5-ch, (2 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dc, a p) 3 times. Repeat from * around Band, making each corner the same as 1st one. Sew Band to edge of linen. Make 4 Squares for center panel and sew them together into 2 pairs. Around each pair work a row of sc and a beading row. Then connect corners of 2 pairs with a ch of desired length, work back on it with 2-chs and dc in every 3d st, then a row of sc and a 2d beading row. Repeat between other 2 corners, forming a rectangle with open center. Sew this rectangle in exact center of linen. Cut out linen under crochet, turn back twice and hem down. Finally, steam and press finished Cloth.

Hospitality Tablecloth

Directions on page 72

X-Marks-the-Spot Luncheon Cloth

Illustrated on page 62

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET,

Large Ball, Size 20: 39 balls.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Luncheon Cover measures 54 inches square.

GAUGE: Each motif measures 3 inches square.

FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 19 dc in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Ch 6, * dc in same place as sl st, ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-6. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 7, sc in next sp, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. 4th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4, 2 sc in next sp, 7 sc in next sp, 2 sc in next sp, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. 5th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 7, sc in center sc of next 7-sc loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 6th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4. 2 sc in next sp, 7 sc in next 2 loops. 2 sc in next sp, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 7, sc in center sc of next 7-sc loop) twice; ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 8th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 9, sl st in 4th ch from hook (picot), ch I, dc in sp, * ch 4, 2 sc in next loop, (in next loop make 4 sc, picot and 3 sc) 3 times; 2 sc in next sp, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 1, picot, ch 1 and dc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

SECOND MOTIF . . . Work as for First Motif until 7th rnd is complete. 8th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, sl st in corresponding picot of First Motif, ch 1, sl st in ch preceding sl st, ch 1, dc in sp on Second Motif, ch 4, 2 sc in next sp, 4 sc in next sp. ch 1, sl st in next picot on First Motif, ch 2, sl st in last sc on Second Motif. Continue as for First Motif, joining next 3 picots as previous picots were joined. Complete as for First Motif.

Join 18 rows of 18 motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.

Main Line Tablecloth

SIMPLE ELEGANCE IN A STUNNING CLOTH

What You Need:

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET

Small Ball, size 30:

77 balls.

OR

Large Ball, size 30:

24 balls.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

CLOTH 72 INCHES IN DIAMETER

Tablecloth measures about 72 inches in diameter.

GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.

Starting at bottom of chart, ch 39. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 35 ch (12 bls made). Ch 5, turn.

2nd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, dc in 4 dc (bl over bl made), ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp over bl made), dc in 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc in 12 dc (4 bls made), 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp, dc in 2 dc, then make a foundation dc in top of turning ch as follows: Thread over, insert hook in top of turning ch and pull a loop through; thread over and draw through 1 loop on hook—ch st made to be used as a foundation st for next dc; (thread over and draw through 2 loops) twice—foundation dc completed. Make 2 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (1 bl increased at both ends of row). Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl over sp), 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) twice; 1 sp, dc in 2 dc, foundation dc in top st of turning ch, 2 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (1 bl increased at both ends of row). Ch 5, turn.

4th and 5th rows: Follow chart. At end of 5th row, ch 117, turn. 6th row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 113 ch (38 bls increased), (1 bl, 1 sp) 4 times; 4 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) 3 times; 1 sp, dc in 2 dc, foundation dc in top st of turning ch, 114 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (38 bls increased). Ch 8, turn. Starting with the 7th row, follow chart to top. Chart shows one quarter of design. To make second half of each row, repeat first half, starting from center and working back. When work reaches top row, reverse chart and work back to the 1st row. Fasten off.

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Made for each other

EXOTIC RAMBLING ROSES GARLAND THIS EXQUISITE ENSEMBLE IDEA!

Briar Rose Runner

18 × 42 inches

Briar Rose Tablecloth

72 × 107 inches

Briar Rose Runner and Tablecloth

MATERIALS:

J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 20:

Runner measures 18 × 42 inches.

Tablecloth measures about 72 × 107 inches.

GAUGE: 4½ sps make 1 inch; 4½ rows make 1 inch.

CHART FOR RUNNER

RUNNER

Starting at bottom of chart, ch 206. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 3 times (4 sps made) ; * dc in next 15 ch (5 bls made) ; (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 13 times (13 sps made). Repeat from * 2 more times; make 5 bls, 4 sps. Ch 10, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, dc in next dc (2 sps increased) ; ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over sp made) ; * (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 3 times (3 bls over 3 sps made) ; dc in 15 dc (5 bls over 5 bls made) ; make 3 more bls, 7 sps. Repeat from * 2 more times; 11 bls, ch 2, skip 2 sts of turning chain below, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc, ch 5, skip 2 sts of previous ch-5, dc in next ch (2 sps increased). Ch 7, turn. 3rd row: Dc in top of last dc (1 sp increased) ; ch 2, dc in base of same dc, * 4 bls, (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 7 times (7 sps over 7 bls made) ; 4 bls, 3 sps. Repeat from * 2 more times; 4 bls, 7 sps, 4 bls, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place, turn, sl st in 3 ch (1 sp increased). Ch 7, do not turn. 4th row: Dc in same place as last sl st (1 sp increased) ; make 1 sp, * 2 bls, 13 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp. Repeat from * 2 more times; 2 bls, 13 sps, 2 bls, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place, turn, sl st in 3 ch (1 sp increased). Ch 7, do not turn.

Starting at 5th row, follow chart until 6th row is completed. Ch 5, turn. 7th row: Dc in next dc, 2 bls, 73 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp. Ch 7, turn. Now follow chart until the 11th row is complete. Ch 3, turn. 12th row: 2 dc in next sp, dc in next 4 dc, 8 sps, 1 bl, 16 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 6 bls, 2 sps, 7 bls, 26 sps, 1 bl, 8 sps, 2 bls. Ch 3, turn. Starting at 13th row, follow chart to top. You are 5 rows beyond center row of runner, and position of design for second half has been established. Starting at row marked “X,” follow chart back until all but last 7 rows are completed. Do not ch to turn. Next row: Sl st across 2 ch and 1 dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, follow chart across but do not work over last sp (1 sp decreased at each end). Ch 5, turn. Now follow chart to top. Do not fasten off, but work a row of sc closely around edge, keeping work flat. Join and fasten off.

Starch lightly and block.

Open House Cloth

The geometric pattern of this filet cloth has a lovely rhythmic flow that accents its symmetry.

MATERIALS:

J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 31 balls of White or Ecru, or 38 balls of any color.

MILWARD’S Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.

GAUGE . . . 3 sps make 1¼ inches; 3 rows make 1¼ inches. Each block measures about 23½ inches square after blocking. Completed tablecloth measures about 73 × 97 inches.

BLOCK . . . Starting at center, ch 11, tr in 11th ch from hook. Now work in rnds as follows: 1st rnd: Ch 4, 3 tr over bar of last tr, tr in same ch where first tr of ring was made, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr, 3 tr in ring, tr in 4th ch of ring, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr, 3 tr in ring (under next 3 ch of ring). Tr in next ch, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr, 3 tr in ring, tr in 1st tr made at base of ch-4. Ch 7, sl st in 4th ch of ch-4 first made. 2nd rnd: Ch 7, * skip 3 tr, tr in next tr, 3 tr in corner sp. In 4th ch of corner ch-7 make tr, ch 7 and tr; 3 tr in same corner sp, tr in next tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around, ending with 3 tr in corner sp, sl st in 4th ch of ch-7. 3rd rnd: Ch 7, * tr in next 5 tr, 3 tr in corner sp. In 4th st of corner ch-7 make tr, ch 7 and tr; 3 tr in same corner sp, tr in next 5 tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around; join. 4th rnd: Ch 7, * tr in next 9 tr (2 bls made); 3 tr in corner sp. In 4th st of corner ch-7 make tr, ch 7 and tr; 3 tr in same corner sp; tr in next 9 tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around; join. Starting at 5th rnd (indicated by “X” on chart), follow chart until block is completed. Fasten off.

Make 3 × 4 blocks, and sew them together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches.

EDGING . . . 1st rnd: Attach thread to a tr, ch 4, and work tr in each tr; in the sps make 2 tr and 3 tr, alternately. Work corners same as corners of last rnd of block. Join with sl st. 2nd and 3rd rnds: Ch 4, tr in each tr around, making corners as for 1st rnd. Fasten off. Block cloth to measurements given.

Floral Classic Tablecloth

A classic flower pattern forms the border of this stunning filet banquet cloth.

MATERIALS...J. & P. Coats Big Ball Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, size 30, 51 balls of White or Ecru.

Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 10. 3 yds. of linen, 18 inches wide, for napkins. GAUGE: 6 sps make 1 inch; 6 rows of sps make 1 inch. When completed, tablecloth measures about 73½ × 90 inches excluding the edging, which measures about 4½ inches deep.

Beginning at bottom of chart for tablecloth, make a chain about 3 yds. long. 1st row: D c in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch (2 sps made). Repeat from * until 440 sps are made. Ch 5, turn. Cut off remainder of foundation chain. 2nd to 13th rows incl: Skip ch-2, d c in next d c, * ch 2, d c in next d c. Repeat from * across, ending row with ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch (440 sps). Ch 5, turn. 14th row: Make 35 sps, * 2 d c in next sp, d c in next d c. Repeat from * 2 more times (3 bls made); 6 sps, 2 d c in next sp, d c in next d c (1 bl made); 41 sps, 3 bls, 262 sps, 3 bls, 41 sps, 1 bl, 6 sps, 3 bls, 35 sps. Ch 5, turn. 15th row: 36 sps, 4 bls, 4 sps, 2 bls, 39 sps, 5 bls, 24 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sp, 2 bls, 80 sps, 3 bls, 28 sps, 3 bls, 80 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 24 sps, 5 bls, 39 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps, 4 bls, 36 sps. Ch 5, turn. 16th row: 28 sps, 5 bls, 4 sps, 4 bls, 3 sps, 3 bls, 24 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 7 sps, 4 bls, 6 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 12 sps, 11 bls, 78 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 3 bls, 14 sps, 3 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 78 sps, 11 bls, 12 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 6 sps, 4 bls, 7 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 24 sps, 3 bis, 3 sps, 4 bls, 4 sps, 5 bls, 28 sps. Ch 5, turn. 17th row: 29 sps, 5 bls, 5 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 24 sps, 4 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 4 sps, 8 bls, 4 sps, 8 bls, 10 sps, 7 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 79 sps, 2 bls, 7 sps, 3 bls, 12 sps, 3 bls, 7 sps, 2 bls, 79 sps, 2 bl, 1 sp, 7 bls, 10 sps, 8 bls, 4 sps, 8 bls, 4 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp, 4 bls, 24 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 5 sps, 5 bls, 29 sps. Ch 5, turn. Hereafter follow chart, starting at the 18th row from bottom of chart. Chart shows ¼ of design. To make second half of each row, repeat the first half, starting at center and working back. When work reaches top row, reverse the design by working back from top row to the 1st row.

EDGING...Starting at bottom of chart, ch 84. 1st row: D c in 4th ch from hook, d c in each of next 2 ch, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch. Repeat from * until 15 sps are made, d c in each of next 3 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch; 7 more sps, d c in each of next 3 ch. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: D c in 4th ch from hook, d c in next ch, d c in each of next 4 d c (2 bls); 6 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl, 13 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: 1 bl, 12 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 6 sps, 2 bis. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: Sl st in each of next 3 d c (1 bl decreased), ch 3, d c in each of next 3 d c, 7 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 9 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. Hereafter follow chart for edging, starting at the 5th row, until design is completed, making scallops at end of chart as follows: SI st in each of 3 d c, * ch 3 and make 4 bls, turn. Sl st in each of 3 d c, ch 3 and make 2 bls. Fasten and break off. Skip 12 d c, attach thread to next d c. Repeat from * 2 more times. Break off. Attach thread at “X” on chart, and continue to follow chart along other side. This completes one corner. Hereafter work rows of sps (continuing with scallops) until piece is the length of one side, omitting the corner. Then work corner as before, and continue in this manner around. Fasten and break off.

NAPKINS... (Make 6). Starting at bottom of chart, ch 78 and follow chart to end. Break off. Cut linen into 6 pieces, 18 inches square. Place lace corner on one corner of linen piece, and sew in place. Cut away excess linen at back of work, and make a narrow hem all around outer edges of napkin. Finish other napkins in same way.

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Chart for Floral Classic Tablecloth

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Hospitality Tablecloth

Illustrated on page 61

MATERIALS—DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton size 20:—23-balls White or Ecru. Lily MERCROCHET Cotton may be substituted if preferred.

Crochet hook No. 12. Size—56 × 72 inches.

BLOCK—Ch 11, join with sl st to form ring. ROW 1—Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. ROW 2—(Ch 7, sk 1 dc, sl st in next 2 dc) 7 times, ch 3, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc.

ROW 3—* Ch 17, remove hook from lp, insert it back in 6th st of ch (counting from beg.), catch lp and draw thru forming a ch-11 ring out on left side of ch. Ch 1, in ring make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 15 dc, 1 hdc and 1 sc. Sc around ch at base of ring, ch 5, sc in next ch-7 lp. Repeat from * 7 times. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back of center circle. ROW 4—Sc in 5th st up side of a ring, (ch 5, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc) 4 times, * ch 3, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in 5th st on next ring, ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, (ch 5, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join with sc in 1st ch-5 lp. ROW 5—* (Ch 6, sc in next ch-5 lp) 3 times, ch 6, sc between dc in angle. Repeat from * around. ROW 6—* 4 sc in half of next 1p, (ch 7, sc in next lp) twice, ch 7, 4 sc in left half of next lp. Repeat from * around. ROW 7—Sl st in 1st 2 sc, ch 1, * sc in remaining 2 sc, 4 sc in half of next lp, ch 8, sc in next Ip, ch 8, 4 sc in left half of next 1p, sc in next 2 sc, sk 4 sc in angle and repeat from * around. Join with sl st in 1st sc. ROW 8—Ch 1, * sc in remaining 5 sc, 4 sc in half of next lp, ch 12, 4 sc in left half of next lp, sc in next 5 sc, sk 2 sc in angle, sc in remaining 5 sc, 3 sc in next 1p, ch 15, turn, sk 15 sc, sl st in next sc (2d from end), ch 1, turn, 9 sc in half of 1p, ch 6, holding back the last 1p of each tr on hook, make 3 tr in 6th ch from hook, thread over and draw thru all 4 1ps on hook at once (Cluster made), ** ch 5, sl st in Cluster for a p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster, 9 sc in bal. of large lp, 1 sc in next lp, ch 12, 4 sc in left half of next 1p, sc in next 5 sc, sk 2 sc in angle and repeat from * around. End with sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

2d BLOCK—Repeat to ** in Row 8 * Ch 2, sl st in one lp of st at end of a corner p on 1st Block, ch 2, sl st back in Cluster on 2d Block to complete joining-p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster, 9 sc in bal. of large lp, sc in next 1p, * ch 6, sl st in next ch-12 lp on 1st Block, ch 6, 4 sc back in left half of next lp on 2d Block, sc in next 5 sc, ch 12, sl st between sc in corresponding angle on 1st Block, ch 12, sl st back in last sc on 2d Block, sk 2 sc in angle, sc in remaining 5 sc, 4 sc in half of next lp, ch 6, sl st in next ch-12 lp on 1st Block, ch 6, 4 sc back in left half of next lp on 2d Block, sc in next 5 sc, sk 2 sc in angle, sc in remaining 5 sc, 3 sc in next lp, ch 15, turn, sk 15 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 1, turn, 9 sc in half of large lp, ch 6, a 3-tr Cluster in 6th ch from hook. Repeat from * to *, then complete row as for 1st Block. Join 3d Block to 2d Block, and 4th Block to 3d and 1st Blocks in same way.

Make and join 252 Blocks 14 × 18.

Stretch and pin cloth right-side-down on curtain or quilting frames. Lay frames over an ironing board or padded table a section at a time. Steam and press each section dry thru a cloth until completely blocked.

Designs by Esther Parnell Hewlett

Briar Rose Tablecloth

Illustrated on page 66

First Scallop . . . Ch 44. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (2 sps made) ; dc in next 27 ch (9 bls made) ; (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) twice (2 bls over 2 sps made) ; dc in 27 dc (9 bls over 9 bls made) ; 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in 5th st of turning chain, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at both ends). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 3rd row: Dc in same place as last sl st, make 3 bls, (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 4 times (4 sps over 4 bls made) ; 1 bl, 4 sps, 3 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at both ends). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 4th row: Dc in same place as last sl st, make 2 bls, 2 sps, 9 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at both ends). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 13. 5th row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next dc, make (2 bls, 2 sps) twice; 3 bls, (2 sps, 2 bls) twice; ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; (ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5) twice (3 sps increased at both ends). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 6th row: Dc in same place as last sl st, 4 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 4 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at both ends). Fasten off.

Second Scallop . . . Work exactly as for 1st scallop but do not fasten off at end of 6th row. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 8, join with sl st in 5th st of turning chain on 6th row of 1st scallop. Fasten off.

Third and Fourth Scallops . . . Work exactly as for 1st scallop, joining to previous scallop as 2nd was joined to 1st scallop. Fasten off.

Fifth Scallop . . . Ch 110. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in 18 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice; dc in 45 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice; dc in 18 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Inc 1 sp, make (9 bls, 4 sps) twice; 9 bls, inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 3rd row: Inc 1 sp, make 3 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 3 bls, 7 sps, 1 bl, 7 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 3 bls, inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 4th row: Inc 1 sp, make 2 bls, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 3 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 13. 5th row: Inc 3 sps, make 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps, 3 bls, 4 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, inc 3 sps. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 6th row: Inc 1 sp, make 4 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 1 bl, 3 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 4 bls, inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 8, join with sl st in 5th st of turning chain on 6th row of 4th scallop. Fasten off.

Sixth to Ninth Scallops incl . . . Work exactly as for 1st scallop, joining to previous scallop as 2nd was joined to 1st scallop. Fasten off.

Attach thread in 3rd st of last increased sp on 1st scallop, ch 7, turn.

7th row: Dc in same place where thread was attached, * 5 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 3 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 1 bl, 3 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 5 bls, work 3 sps over joining chain. Repeat from * 3 more times; 5 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 7 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) 3 times; 1 sp, 3 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 7 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 5 bls. ** Work 3 sps over joining chain, 5 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 3 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 1 bl, 3 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 5 bls. Repeat from ** 3 more times; inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7.

Note: Chart shows one quarter of design. To make second half of each row, omit center bl or sp as the case may be and work back to beginning of each row.

Starting with the 8th row, follow chart until the 37th row is completed. When there are no increased sps at ends of row, ch 5 to turn. When row begins with a bl, ch 3 to turn. Do not ch to turn at end of 37th row. 38th row: Sl st in 2 ch, sl st in dc, ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, now follow chart across to last sp (1 sp decreased at each end), turn. Now follow chart to the top. The last row on chart is center; to work other half of cloth, reverse chart, omit last row and work back until all but the last 6 rows (scallops) have been completed.

First Scallop . . . 1st row: Dec 1 sp, make 1 sp, 4 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 4 bls, 1 sp. Turn. 2nd row: Dec 1 sp, make 3 sps, (2 bls, 2 sps) twice; 3 bls, (2 sps, 2 bls) twice; 3 sps. Turn. Finish scallop according to chart. Fasten off. * Skip 3 sps, attach thread in next dc, ch 3 and work next scallop across next 27 bls or sps as the case may be. Fasten off. Repeat from * 2 more times. Skip 3 sps, attach thread in next dc, ch 3 and work 5th scallop across next 49 bls or sps. Fasten off. Work remaining 4 scallops to correspond with first 4 scallops. Work a row of sc all around edge. Fasten off.

Block to measurement.

Chart for Briar Rose Tablecloth

BEDSPREADS

Greenbrier Bedspread

SIMPLICITY TRIUMPHS IN THE SERENE CLARITY OF THIS FINE PATTERN

MATERIALS:

CLARK’S O.N.T. MERCERIZED BEDSPREAD COTTON, 22 balls of White or Ecru.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 8.

Bedspread (single size only) measures about 74 × 97 inches.

GAUGE: 3 sps (or bls) make 1¼ inches; 3 rows make 1¼ inches. Square measures about 24 × 24 inches.

SQUARE . . . Starting at center, ch 14. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 4 (to count as tr), 4 tr in ring, (ch 7, 5 tr in ring) 3 times; ch 3, tr in 4th st of ch-4. 2nd rnd: Ch 4, 3 tr in next sp, tr in top st of ch-4 below, tr in next 4 tr, * 4 tr in next sp, ch 7, 4 tr in same sp, tr in next 5 tr. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, tr in 4th st of ch-4. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, 3 tr in next sp, tr in top st of ch-4 below, tr in next 12 tr, * 4 tr in next sp, ch 7, 4 tr in same sp, tr in next 13 tr. Repeat from * around. Join as before. 4th rnd: Ch 4, 3 tr in next sp, tr in top st of ch-4 below, * (ch 3, skip 3 sts, tr in next tr) twice; tr in next 4 tr, (ch 3, skip 3 sts, tr in next tr) twice; 4 tr in next sp, ch 7, 4 tr in same sp, tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join. Starting at 5th rnd (marked with X), follow chart until square is completed, making ch 3 for sps and ch 7 for corner sps and joining each round as before. Fasten off.

Make 3 × 4 blocks and sew them together on wrong side with neat over-and-over sts.

EDGING . . . Attach thread to edge, ch 4 and work 3 rnds of tr, being careful to keep work flat and turning corners same as on squares. Fasten off. Block to measurements given.

. . . Proving it’s quite possible to square the circle—in a bedspread at least. This very fine geometric design results in a most distinctive spread.

Serenade

MATERIALS... Clark’s O. N. T. Lustersheen, 43 skeins of White or Ecru, or 58 skeins of any color for double size spread; 36 skeins of White or Ecru, or 48 skeins of any color for single size spread. Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 8 or 9.

GAUGE: Each block measures about 7½ inches square. For a double size spread, 90 × 112 inches, make 12 x 15 blocks. For a single size spread, 75 × 112 inches, make 10 × 15 blocks.

BLOCK...Starting at center, ch 15, join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 24 s c in ring. Join with sl st to 1st s c made. 2nd rnd: * Ch 5, skip 2 s c, s c in next s c. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st where 1st ch-5 began (8 loops). 3rd rnd: Sl st in each of 1st 2 ch of 1st ch-5 loop, * ch 5, s c in same loop, ch 5, s c in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, d c where 1st loop began. 4th rnd: * In next loop make 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c; s c in next loop. Repeat from * around. 5th rnd: Sl st in each of next 3 d c, ** s c in next ch-3 sp; * ch 20, s c in same sp. Repeat from * 2 more times (3 loops), ch 3, s c in s c between next 2 d c-groups, ch 3. Repeat from ** around, ending with ch-3, sl st in 1st s c made. 6th rnd: Sl st to 9th ch of 1st loop, ch 1, 3 s c in same loop; * in next loop make 4 d c, ch 3, 4 d c; 3 s c in each of next 2 loops. Repeat from * around, ending with 3 s c in last loop, s c in ch-1 first made. 7th rnd: * Ch 5; in next ch-3 sp make 5 d c, ch 3, 5 d c; ch 5, s c between next two 3-s c groups. Repeat from * around. Join. 8th rnd: * Ch 5, skip 5 d c; in next ch-3 sp make 4 d c, ch 2, 4 d c, ch 2, 4 d c; ch 5, s c in next s c. Repeat from * around, join with sl st. 9th rnd: Ch 3 (to count as d c), 4 d c in same place as sl st, * ch 5, skip 4 d c, s c in ch-2 sp, ch 5, s c in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, 5 d c in next s c. Repeat from * around. Join. 10th rnd: Ch 3 (to count as d c), d c in each of next 4 d c, * 6 d c in next loop, 7 d c in next loop, 6 d c in next loop, d c in each of next 5 d c. Repeat from * around, ending with 6 d c in last loop. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 11th rnd: Ch 9 (to count as tr and ch-5), skip 4 d c, * tr in next d c, ch 5, skip 5 d c, tr in next d c, ch 5, d tr in 4th d c of 7-d c group (corner), ch 5, skip 3 d c, tr in next d c, ch 5, skip 5 d c, tr in next d c, ch 5, skip 4 d c, tr in next d c, ch 7, skip 7 d c, s c in each of 3 center d c of 7-d c group, ch 7, skip 8 d c, tr in next d c, ch 5, skip 4 d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7, sl st in 4th st of ch-9 first made. 12th rnd: * Ch 5, d c in next tr, ch 5, tr in next tr, ch 5; in next d tr make d tr, ch 5, d tr; ch 5, tr in next tr, ch 5, d c in next tr, ch 5, s c in next tr, 7 s c in next loop, s c in each of next 3 s c, 7 s c in next loop, s c in next tr. Repeat from * around, join. 13th rnd: * In each of next 3 ch-5 loops make 6 s c; in corner loop make 4 s c, ch 3, 4 s c; 6 s c in each of next 3 loops, s c in each of next 19 s c. Repeat from * around. 14th to 17th rnds incl: S c in each s c around, making s c, ch 3, s c in each corner ch-3. Fasten and break off at end of 17th rnd.

Make necessary number of motifs, and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches.

. . . Like a lovely refrain, the graceful motif is repeated throughout this handsome Irish crochet spread of genuine beauty and dignified simplicity.

Roundelay

MATERIALS:

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET, Large Ball, size 30. White or Beige;

7 boxes for double bed size; or

6 boxes for single bed size.

MILWARD’S steel crochet hook No. 10.

Each motif measures 3¼ inches square.

Motif . . . Starting at center, ch 18. 1st row: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: sc in last sc of row below; ch 6, sc in 5th ch from hook (p), ch 6, sc in 5th ch from hook, ch 2, sk 7 sc, dc in next sc; ch 1, make a p, ch 1, p, ch 2, sk 7 sc, sc in last sc, ch 5, p, ch 1, p. Ch 2, turn. 3rd row: tr in dc; ch 1, p, ch 1, p, ch 3, sk next 2 p’s, dc in last sc. Ch 7, p, ch 1, p, ch 2; turn. 4th row: tr in tr, ch 1, p, ch 2, tr in same place as last tr; ch 1, p, ch 1, p, ch 3, sk 2 p’s and 2 ch, tr in next ch; ch 5, p, ch 1, p, ch 2; turn. 5th row: tr in next tr, ch 1, p, ch 3, p; ch 1, p, ch 1, p, ch 1, p, ch 1, p, ch 2, sc in ch between 5th and 6th p’s from hook; ch 1, p, ch 2, tr in next tr; ch 1, p, ch 1, p, ch 2, sk next 2 p’s and 2 ch, tr in next ch. Ch 12, turn. 6th row: d tr in next tr, ch 8, h dc in center p of next p-loop, ch 5, h dc in same p, ch 8, d tr in next tr, ch 8, sk next 2 p’s and ch 2, tr in next ch. Fasten off, leaving thread 2 inches long. With right side of work toward you, attach thread to opposite side of foundation chain and work sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd to 6th rows incl. once more. Do not break off, but work corners as follows:

1st row: ch 3 and, working along inner curved edge, make 2 dc in 1st sp, then make 2 dc in same sp, holding back the last loop of each dc in hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a 2-dc cluster) ; 2 dc in same place, dc in next st. * In next sp make 2 dc, cluster and 2 dc; dc in next st. Repeat from * once more; cluster in next sp, dc in next st, 3 dc across ends of center sc-rows, dc in next st, cluster in next sp, dc in next st; ** 2 dc, cluster and 2 dc in next sp; dc in next st. Repeat from ** 2 more times, ending with dc in 4th ch of ch-12. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: sk 2 sts, dc in next st; * ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st. Repeat from * 4 more times; then ch 2, sk 3 sts, dc in next st; ch 2, sk 3 sts, dc in next st. ** Ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st. Repeat from ** 5 more times. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: * cluster in next sp, dc in next dc. Repeat from * 13 times. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: * sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2. Repeat from * 7 more times, sk 3 sts, dc in last st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 5th row: 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, * cluster in next sp, dc in next dc. Repeat from * 4 more times; 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc; 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc. Ch 5, turn. 6th row: sk 2 sts, dc in next st; ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st; ch 2, sk 3 sts, dc in next st. * Ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st. Repeat from * 2 more times. Ch 3, turn. 7th row: * cluster in next sp, dc in next ch. Repeat from * 6 more times. Ch 5, turn. 8th row: sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 3 sts, dc in next st; ch 2, sk 3 sts, dc in next st; ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st. Ch 3, turn. 9th row: * dc in next sp, dc in next dc, holding back the last loop of each dc on hook. Repeat from * 3 more times, thread over and draw through all loops; ch 1 tightly. Fasten off, leaving thread 2 inches long. Make opposite corner like this, but do not break off. Ch 3 and work as follows:

4 dc in ch-1 of corner cluster, 2 dc over bar of dc of cluster, 2 d c in sp; * 2 dc over bar of next dc, 2 dc in sp. Repeat from * 2 more times; 2 dc over bar of next dc, 9 dc in next sp, dc in next st; 9 dc in next sp, dc in next st; 4 dc in corner sp, 3 dc in 3rd st of ch-5 of same corner, 4 dc in same corner; dc in next st, 9 dc in next sp, dc in next st; 9 dc in next sp, dc in next st; ** 2 dc over bar of next dc, 2 dc in sp. Repeat from ** 3 more times; 3 dc over bar of next dc, 5 dc in ch-1 of corner cluster. Work around other half of motif to correspond. Fasten off.

Make necessary number of motifs; sew together on wrong side with neat over and over sts.

For a double bed size, 91 × 108 inches, 28 motifs across and 33 down, 924 motifs.

For a single bed size, 72 × 108 inches, 22 motifs across and 33 down, 726 motifs.

. . . A handsome addition to any bedroom is this stunning bedspread in Royal Society “Eversheen.” Its design, worked in blocks, radiates from a flower center.

Colonel’s Lady

MATERIALS:

ROYAL SOCIETY “EVERSHEEN” Large Hank, 800-yd, hanks, White or Ecru; or

ROYAL SOCIETY KNITTING AND CROCHET COTTON, 800-yd, hanks, White or Ecru;

15 hanks for double bed size, or

13 hanks for single bed size, including fringe.

MILWARD’S steel crochet hook No. 9.

Each motif measures 11½ inches square.

Motif . . . Ch 8, join with sl st. 1st rnd: ch 3, 23 dc in ring; join to 3rd st of starting ch-3. 2nd rnd: ch 4 (to count as tr), * sk 2 dc, in next dc make tr, ch 5 and tr. Repeat from * around, ending with tr where ch-4 started, ch 5, sl st in 4th st of ch-4. 3rd rnd: ch 4, 3 tr in sl st, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a cluster) ; * ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, make 4 tr between next 2 tr, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, and complete a cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in tip of 1st cluster. 4th rnd: sc in sl st, * ch 7 , sc at tip of next cluster, ch 15, sc at tip of next cluster. Repeat from * around, join. 5th rnd: ch 8 (to count as dc and ch-5), * sc in ch-7 sp, ch 5, dc in next sc, dc in next 7 ch; in next ch make dc, ch 5 and dc (corner) ; dc in next 7 ch, dc in next sc, ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join to 3rd st of starting ch-8. 6th rnd: ch 10 (to count as dc and ch-7) ; * dc in next 9 dc, in corner ch-5 sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 9 dc, ch 7. Repeat from * around. Join to 3rd st of starting ch-10. 7th rnd: ch 8, sc in ch-7 sp, ch 5, dc in next dc (a lacet) ; * ch 5, sk 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, sk 3 dc, dc in next dc (another lacet) ; dc in next 2 dc; in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 3 dc, 2 lacets. Repeat from * around. Join to 3rd st of starting ch-10. 8th rnd: ch 10, dc in next dc (a bar); * ch 7, dc in next dc (another bar), dc in next 4 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 5 dc, 2 bars. Repeat from * around. Join to 3rd st of starting ch-10. 9th rnd: ch 8 and complete a lacet, another lacet; * dc in next 6 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 7 dc, 3 lacets. Repeat from * around Join to 3rd st of starting ch-8. 10th rnd: ch 10, and complete a bar, another bar, * dc in next 8 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 9 dc, 3 bars. Repeat from * around; join. 11th rnd: ch 8 and complete a lacet, 2 more lacets, * dc in next 2 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 3 dc, 5 lacets. Repeat from * around; join. 12th rnd: ch 10 and complete a bar, 2 more bars, * dc in next 4 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 5 dc, 5 bars. Repeat from * around; join. 13th rnd: ch 8 and complete a lacet, 2 more lacets, * dc in next 6 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 7 dc, 5 lacets. Repeat from * around; join. 14th rnd: ch 10 and complete a bar, 2 more bars, * dc in next 8 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 9 dc, 5 bars. Repeat from * around; join. 15th rnd: ch 3, * dc in next 8 sts, 3 lacets, dc in next 2 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc; dc in next 3 dc, 3 lacets. Repeat from * around; join. 16th rnd: Same as 15th rnd, making bars instead of lacets, and increasing at corners as before. 17th rnd: ch 3, dc in next 8 dc, dc in next 7 ch, dc in next dc; * 2 lacets, dc in next 6 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc; dc in next 7 dc, 2 lacets, dc in next 7 ch, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around; join. 18th rnd: ch 3, * dc in each st of solid section between lacets, 2 bars, dc in next 8 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc; dc in next 9 dc, 2 bars. Repeat from * around; join. 19th rnd: ch 8 and complete a lacet, * dc in next 8 dc, dc in next 7 ch, dc in next dc, 2 lacets, dc in next 2 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc; dc in next 3 dc, 2 lacets, dc in next 7 ch and in 9 dc; a lacet. Repeat from * around; join. 20th rnd: ch 10 and complete a bar, * dc in next 16 dc, 2 bars, dc in next 4 dc; in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc; dc in next 5 dc, 2 bars, dc in next 16 dc, a bar. Repeat from * around; join. 21st rnd: ch 8 and complete a lacet, another lacet, * dc in next 8 dc, 2 lacets, dc in next 6 dc, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc; dc in next 9 dc, 2 lacets, dc in next 8 dc, 3 lacets. Repeat from * around; join. 22nd rnd: Same as 21st rnd, making bars instead of lacets.

Make necessary number of blocks and join with over and over sts. For a double bed size about 90 × 110 inches, including fringe, 7 motifs across and 9 down, 63 motifs.

For a single bed size about 76 × 110 inches, including fringe, 6 motifs across and 9 down, 54 motifs.

Fringe . . . Attach thread at one corner and work along long side of bedspread as follows: ch 5, sk 2 sts, dc in next st, * ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st. Repeat from * to corner sp, make dc, ch 5, dc in corner sp. Continue in this manner all around edges. Cut 12-inch lengths of thread and knot 5 lengths into each sp along edges.

Idyll

MATERIALS:

ROYAL SOCIETY “EVERSHEEN” Large Hank, 800-yd. hanks; 20 hanks White or Ecru for double bed size; 16 hanks for single bed size; or

ROYAL SOCIETY “EVERSHEEN”—500-yd. hanks; 32 hanks of White, Ecru, or any color for double bed size; 26 hanks for single bed size.

MILWARD’S steel crochet hook No. 8.

Each motif measures 4½ inches in diameter.

Motif . . . Starting at center, ch 7, join with sl st. 1st rnd: ch 3, 23 dc in ring, join. 2nd rnd: ch 3, dc in joining, * 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk 1 st. Repeat from *; join last ch-2 to top of starting ch-3. 3rd rnd: ch 3 (to count as 1st dc of starting cluster) ; * make 2 dc in next st, holding back the last loop of each st on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 1 tightly (a cluster) ; ch 2 more, make 2 dc in next dc and dc in following dc, holding back the last loop of each st on hook, and complete cluster. Ch 3, dc in 1st dc of next 4-d c group, holding back the last loop. Repeat from *, ending with ch 3, join to tip of 1st cluster. 4th rnd: sl st in ch-2 sp between clusters, ch 6, dc in same sp, * ch 3, dc in next sp, ch 3, in next ch-2 sp make dc, ch 2 and dc. Repeat from *, joining last ch-3 to 3rd st of starting ch-6. 5th rnd: sl st in next sp, ch 3, in same sp make 4 dc, ch 2, 5 dc; * ch 4, sk 2 sps, in next sp make 5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc. Repeat from *, joining last ch-4 to starting ch-3. 6th rnd: ch 3, d c in next 4 dc, holding back the last loop of each st and completing cluster as for previous clusters. Ch 2, * 5 dc in sp between dc-groups, ch 2, 5-dc cluster over next dc-group, ch 2, dc in ch-4 sp, ch 2, 5-dc cluster over next dc-group, ch 2. Repeat from *, ending with ch-2, join. 7th rnd: sl st to next sp (preceding 5 dc), ch 5, ** 5-dc cluster over next dc-group, * ch 2, dc in next sp. Repeat from * 3 more times, ch 2. Repeat from ** around, ending with ch 2, join to 3rd st of ch-5. 8th rnd: sl st to center of sp preceding cluster; ch 4, tr in sp following cluster, * ch 10, sk 1 sp, sc in next sp, ch 10, sk 1 sp; make tr in next sp and in sp following cluster, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops. Repeat from *, ending with ch-10, join. Fasten off.

Make another motif like this to 7th rnd incl. 8th rnd: sl st to center of sp preceding cluster; ch 4, tr in sp following cluster, drop loop from hook, insert hook in a corresponding point on first motif and draw loop through; ch 10, sk 1 sp on motif in work, sc in next sp, ch 10, sk 1 sp; make tr in next sp and in sp following cluster, holding back last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops, drop loop from hook and insert it in corresponding point of first motif, draw loop through; ch 10 and complete rnd as for first motif (no more joinings).

Make necessary number of motifs, joining 2 points at each side to adjacent motifs.

For a double bed size, about 90 × 108 inches, 20 motifs across and 24 down, 480 motifs.

For a single bed size, about 72 × 108 inches, 16 motifs across and 24 down, 384 motifs.

Fill-in-lace . . . ch 7, join. 1st rnd: ch 3, 15 dc in ring; join. 2nd rnd: ch 6, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 5th ch of a free ch-10 next to joining, on outer rnd of motif; draw loop through; ch 6, sk 1 dc on fill-in, sl st in next dc, ch 6, join to 5th ch of next ch-10 in same manner, ch 6, sk 1 dc, sl st in next, ch 6, sl st in 5th ch on ch-10 of next motif and continue thus around (8 ch-petals) . Join and break off. Fill in all sps between motifs in this manner.

. . . Dainty flower motifs with web joinings make a spread of sheer beauty- which acquires special charm.

Queen Anne’s Lace

MATERIALS:

I Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 6 or 7

Choose one of the following threads:

J. & P. Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen (approx. 50 balls)

Clark’s O.N.T. Lustersheen (approx. 38 skeins)

Clark’s O.N.T. Knitting and Crochet Cotton (approx. 38 balls)

This amount is sufficient for a double size spread in White or Ecru.

Gauge: Each large motif measures 5 inches in diameter and requires about 30 yards of thread, and each fill-in-motif requires about 6 yards of thread. For a double size spread (about 95 × 105 inches), or a single size spread (about 75 × 105 inches), make the necessary amount of motifs and then join them together to correspond with measurement.

First Large Motif. Ch 6, join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 6, * tr in ring, ch 2, repeat from * until 7 sps are made, then ch 2, sl st to 4th st of ch-6 first made (8 sps). 2nd rnd: Ch 4, 4 tr in 1st sp, * ch 2, 5 tr in next sp, repeat from * around. Join last ch 2 to 4th st of ch-4 first made (8 tr-groups). 3rd rnd: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, tr in each of next 4 tr, tr in 1st ch of ch-2, ch 3, tr in next ch of same ch-2, tr in each of next 5 tr, repeat from * around. Join last ch 3 with sl st to 4th st of ch-4 first made. Then sl st in 1st tr of group. 4th rnd: Ch 4, tr in each of next 4 tr, working off together as for a cluster, * ch 4, 5 tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip 1st tr of next group, tr in each of next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster, repeat from * around. Join last ch 4 with sl st to tip of cluster first made. 5th rnd: Ch 8, * skip first 3 ch of ch-4, tr in next ch, tr in each of next 5 tr, 1 tr in 1st ch of next ch-4, ch 4, 1 tr in tip of cluster, ch 4, repeat from * around. Join last ch 4 with sl st to 4th st of ch-8 first made. 6th rnd: * Ch 12, skip 1st tr of next group, tr in each of next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster, ch 12, 1 s c in the single tr between the groups, repeat from * around. Join last ch 12 with sl st to base of ch-12 first made (16 loops). Break off. This completes a large motif.

Second Large Motif. Work as for first large motif to 5th rnd incl. 6th rnd: Ch 12, skip 1st tr of next group, tr in each of next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster, ch 6, sl st in first ch-12 loop on first motif (always keeping right side of work on top), ch 6, 1 s c in the next single tr on second motif, ch 6, sl st in next ch-12 loop on first motif, ch 6, and make a cluster back on second motif as before. Complete this rnd as in first motif with no more joinings. Break off.

Make 11 more motifs joining each motif to previous one as second one was joined to first, leaving 6 ch-12 loops free on each side of joinings on each motif, thus making a strip of 13 motifs. Make a second strip of 13 motifs joining to first strip as follows: First Motif of Second Strip. Work as for second motif of first strip and join, as before, to first motif along side of first strip, leaving 2 ch-12 loops free on first motif (counting from joining of first two motifs). Second Motif. Work as before to 5th rnd incl. and join to the two adjacent motifs as follows: 6th rnd: Work as for 6th rnd of previous motif, but join to the 3rd and 4th ch-12 loops (counting from joining) of second motif on first strip, then work 2 ch-12 loops back on same motif, then join to the 3rd and 4th ch-12 loops of first motif of second strip. Complete rnd as before, but with no more joinings. Break off. (Note. 2 ch-12 loops are left free on each motif later to be joined to fill-in-motif). Work next 11 motifs of this strip thus joining each motif to adjacent two motifs. Work 15 more strips joining as before. Fill-in-Motif. 1st rnd: Ch 8, tr in 8th ch from hook, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 4, join with sl st to 4th ch of ch-8 first made (4 sps). 2nd rnd: Ch 4, 6 tr in first sp, * ch 5, 7 tr in next sp, repeat from * around, joining last ch 5 with sl st to 4th st of ch-4 first made. Sl st in 1st tr. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, tr in each of next 4 tr, working off together as for a cluster, ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop (as large motifs were joined) of a large motif, * ch 5, s c in next ch-4 loop back on fill-in-motif, ch 5, join to 2nd ch-12 loop of same large motif, ch 5, work a 5-tr cluster back on fill-in-motif, ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop of next large motif, and repeat from * around. Join and break off. Work and join the remainder of fill-in-motifs in the same way.

Edging. Attach thread to joining point between any two large motifs alongside. * Work 7 s c in 1st loop of next motif, in each of remaining loops of same motif work: 1 s c, 1 half d c, 5 d c, 4 tr, 5 d c, 1 half d c, 1 s c. In last loop work 7 s c. Repeat from * all around bedspread.

Lucky Star

MATERIALS ... Clark’s O.N.T. Lustersheen, 41 skeins of White or Ecru, or 54 skeins of any color for double size spread; 33 skeins of White or Ecru, or 44 skeins of any color for single size spread.

Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 7 or 8.

GAUGE: Each motif measures about 5½ inches in diameter. For a double size spread, about 94 × 110 inches, make 17 × 20 motifs. For a single size spread, about 77 × 110 inches, make 14 × 20 motifs.

MOTIF...Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st to form a ring. 1st rnd: Ch 5, * d c in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made (8 sps). 2nd rnd: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 d c in same sp, ch 2, * 3 d c in next sp, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, d c in same place as sl st, * d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 2, 2 d c in next d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2. Join to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 4th rnd: Ch 3, d c in same place as sl st, * d c in each of next 3 d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 2, 2 d c in next d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2. Join. 5th rnd: Ch 3, d c in same place as sl st, * d c in each of next 5 d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 3, 2 d c in next d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. 6th rnd: Sl st in next d c, ch 3, * d c in each of next 6 d c, ch 3, s c in ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip 1 d c, d c in next d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. 7th rnd: Sl st in next d c, ch 3, * d c in each of next 4 d c, ch 4, s c in ch-3 sp, s c in next s c, s c in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip 1 d c, d c in next d c. Repeat from * around. Join. 8th rnd: Sl st in next d c, ch 3, * d c in each of next 2 d c, ch 5, s c in ch-4 sp, s c in each of next 3 s c, s c in next sp, ch 5, skip 1 d c, d c in next d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5. Join. 9th rnd: Sl st in next d c, ch 3, 2 d c in same place as sl st, holding back the last loop of each d c on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 1 to fasten (thus a 3-d c cluster is made—counting ch-3 as 1 d c); * ch 6, s c in ch-5 loop, s c in each of next 5 s c, s c in next loop, ch 6, skip 1 d c, 3-d c cluster in next d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 6, sl st in tip of 1st cluster made. 10th rnd: S c in same place as sl st, ** ch 5, skip 3 s c, tr in next s c, * ch 2, tr in same s c. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 5, s c in tip of next cluster. Repeat from ** around, ending with ch 5. Join. 11th rnd: Ch 6, d c in same place as sl st, * ch 3, 4 s c in ch-5 loop, s c in ch-2 sp, ch 3; in next ch-2 sp make d c, ch 3, d c; ch 3, s c in next ch-2 sp, 4 s c in next ch-5 loop, ch 3; in next s c make d c, ch 3, d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-6 first made. 12th rnd: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 6, d c in same sp, * ch 3, s c in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, skip 2 s c, s c in next s c, ch 2, s c in next sp, ch 3; in next ch-3 sp (between d c’s) make d c, ch 3, d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 3rd st of ch-6 first made. Fasten and break off. This completes one motif.

Make necessary number of motifs, and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches, joining 2 points of each motif to 2 points of adjacent motif, leaving 2 points free on each motif, between joinings, to be filled in later.

FILL-IN LACE...Ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 5, * d c in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made (8 sps). 2nd rnd: S c in same place as sl st, * ch 18, s c at joining of 2 motifs, ch 18, s c in same place as 1st s c was made, s c in next sp, ch 9, s c in next point on motif, ch 9, s c in same sp on ring as last s c was made, s c in next sp, ch 9, s c in next point, ch 9, s c in same sp on ring where last s c was made, s c in next d c. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. Fasten and break off.

...One of the outstanding crochet designs of the year—invitingly arranged to create a lacy spread of star-spangled charm that adapts itself easily to the decorative scheme of any bedroom.

Vespers

MATERIALS...J. & P. Coats Bedspread Cotton, 24 balls of White, or 19 balls of Ecru for double size spread; 19 balls of White, or 15 balls of Ecru for single size spread.

Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 7 or 8.

GAUGE: Each block measures about 5 inches square. For a double size spread, 92 × 107 inches including fringe, make 17 × 20 blocks. For a single size spread, 72 × 107 inches including fringe, make 13 × 20 blocks.

BLOCK...Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 23 d c in ring. Join with sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 2nd rnd: S c in same place as sl st, * ch 5, skip 2 d c, s c in next d c. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-5 with sl st to first s c made. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, * ch 2; in next loop make 3 d c, ch 2, 3 d c (corner); ch 2, 3 d c in next ch-5 loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 4th rnd: Ch 3, d c in each of next 2 d c, d c in ch-2 sp, ch 2, * skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 2 d c, 2 d c in ch-2 sp, ch 2, 2 d c in same sp (corner), d c in each of next 2 d c, ch 2, d c in next ch-2 sp, d c in each of next 3 d c, d c in ch-2 sp, ch 2. Repeat from * around, ending with d c in ch-2 sp. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 5th rnd: Ch 3, d c in each of next 3 d c, d c in ch-2 sp, ch 2, * skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 3 d c; in corner ch-2 make 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c; d c in each of next 3 d c, ch 2, d c in ch-2 sp, d c in each of next 5 d c, d c in next ch-2 sp, ch 2. Repeat from * around, ending with d c in ch-2 sp, d c in last d c. Join. 6th rnd: Ch 3, d c in each of 4 d c, d c in ch-2 sp, ch 2, * skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 4 d c; in corner ch-2 make 2 d c, ch-2, 2 d c; d c in each of next 4 d c, ch 2, d c in next ch-2 sp, d c in each of next 7 d c, d c in ch-2 sp, ch 2. Repeat from * around, ending with d c in ch-2 sp, d c in each of last 2 d c. Join. 7th rnd: Ch 3, d c in each of next 5 d c, d c in ch-2 sp, ch 2, * skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 5 d c; in corner ch-2 make 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c; d c in each of next 5 d c, ch 2, d c in next ch-2 sp, d c in each of next 9 d c, d c in ch-2 sp, ch 2. Repeat from * around, ending with d c in ch-2 sp, d c in each of last 3 d c. Join. 8th rnd: Ch 3, d c in each of next 5 d c, ch 2, * d c in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in next d c, ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in each of next 3 d c; in corner ch-2 make 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c; d c in each of next 3 d c, ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in next d c, ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 9 d c, ch 2. Repeat from * around, ending with 3 d c. Join. 9th rnd: Ch 3, d c in each of next 4 d c, ** ch 2, * d c in next sp, ch 2. Repeat from * 2 more times (3 sps), skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 4 d c; in corner ch-2 make 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c; d c in each of next 4 d c, 3 sps, ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 7 d c. Repeat from ** around, ending with 2 d c. Join. 10th rnd: Ch 3, d c in each of next 3 d c, * 4 sps, ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 5 d c; in corner sp make 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c; d c in each of next 5 d c, 4 sps, ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 5 d c. Repeat from * around, ending with 1 d c. Join. 11th rnd: Ch 3, d c in each of next 2 d c, * 5 sps, ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 6 d c; in corner sp make 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c; d c in each of next 6 d c, 5 sps, ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in each of next 3 d c. Repeat from * around, ending with 5 sps. Join last ch-2 to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. Fasten and break off. This completes one block.

Make necessary number of blocks, and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches.

FRINGE... * Cut 10 strands, each 8 inches long. Double these strands, forming a loop. Pull loop through first sp, and draw loose ends through loop. Pull tight. Skip 1 sp. Repeat from * 3 more times, skip 1 sp, make a fringe in center of d c-block, skip 1 sp, and continue to make a fringe in every other sp across. Continue in this manner all around edges.

... Squares, with diverging points, melt serenely into a gracious smoothly flowing design, modern in flavor. Easy to make and quickly done, it’s sure to add inimitable distinction to any bedroom.

Sunnyside

MATERIALS:

SINGLE SIZE

CLARK’S O.N.T. MERCERIZED BEDSPREAD COTTON,

20 balls of White, Ecru or Cream.

DOUBLE SIZE

CLARK’S O.N.T. MERCERIZED BEDSPREAD COTTON,

26 balls of White, Ecru or Cream.

MILWARD’S STEEL CROCHET HOOK No. 7.

GAUGE:

Each block measures about 6½ inches square before blocking, 7 inches after blocking. For a single size spread about 70 × 105 inches, make 10 × 15 blocks. For a double size spread about 91 × 105 inches, make 13 × 15 blocks.

BLOCK . . . Starting at center. ch 12, sl st in 12th ch from hook. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 3 d c in ring; (ch 5, 4 d c in ring) 3 times. Ch 2, d c in 3rd ch of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, 2 d c over bar of last d c, d c at base of same d c, * ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in next d c. In corner sp make 3 d c, ch 9 and 3 d c. D c in next d c. Repeat from * around, ending with 3 d c in corner sp, ch 9, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-3. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, d c in next 3 d c, * ch 2, d c in next 4 d c, ch 5, s c in ch-9 loop, ch 5, d c in next 4 d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-3. 4th rnd: Ch 3, d c in next 3 d c, * 2 d c in next ch-2 sp, d c in next 4 d c, ch 5, 7 d c in back loop of next (corner) s c. Ch 5, d c in next 4 d c. Repeat from * around; join. 5th rnd: Ch 5, skip 2 d c, d c in next 4 d c, * ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in next d c, ch 5, d c in next 3 d c. In next d c make d c, ch 5 and d c. D c in next 3 d c, ch 5, d c in next d c, ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in next 4 d c. Repeat from * around. Join to 3rd ch of ch-5. 6th rnd: Ch 3, * 2 d c in next sp, d c in next 4 d c, 2 d c in next sp. D c in next d c, ch 5, d c in next 4 d c; in corner loop make 3 d c, ch 5 and 3 d c. D c in next 4 d c, ch 5, d c in next d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, d c in 3rd ch of ch-3. 7th rnd: Ch 3, 2 d c over bar of last d c, d c at base of same d c, d c in next 9 d c; * 3 d c over half of next ch-5, ch 2, d c in next 7 d c. In corner loop make 3 d c, ch 5 and 3 d c. D c in next 7 d c, ch 2, 3 d c over next ch-5, d c in next 10 d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-3. 8th rnd: Ch 3, d c in next 6 d c, * ch 10, skip 2 d c, d c in next 7 d c, 2 d c in next sp, d c in next 4 d c, ch 10, skip 2 d c, d c in next 4 d c, 2 d c in corner loop, 7 d c in 3rd ch of same corner, 2 d c in same corner loop. D c in next 4 d c, ch 10, skip 2 d c, d c in next 4 d c, 2 d c in next sp, d c in next 7 d c. Repeat from * around, ending with 2 d c in last sp, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-3. 9th rnd: Ch 3, d c in next 3 d c, * (ch 5, s c in ch-10 loop, ch 5, skip 3 d c,d c in next 7 d c) twice. Ch 11, d c in same place as last d c, d c in next 6 d c, ch 5, s c in ch-10 loop, ch 5, skip 3 d c, d c in next 7 d c. Repeat from * around; join. 10th rnd: Ch 11, * d c in next s c, ch 7, skip 3 d c, tr in next d c, ch 7, d c in next s c, ch 7, skip 3 d c, tr in next d c, ch 7, skip 5 ch of corner ch-11 loop, d c in next ch, ch 5, d c in same ch, ch 7, skip 3 d c, tr in next d c. Ch 7, d c in next s c, ch 7, skip 3 d c, tr in next d c, ch 7. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7. Join to 4th ch of ch-11. 11th rnd: Ch 3, (7 d c in next sp, d c in next st) 5 times; * 2 d c in corner loop, 3 d c in 3rd st of corner ch-5, 2 d c in same corner loop, (7 d c in next sp, d c in next st) 8 times. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

Make the necessary number of blocks and sew them together neatly on wrong side. Block to measurements given.

Large filet-type squares hold enchanted a dainty meadow-flower. A delightful openwork spread of unusual grace that’s easy and quick to do . . . adaptable to twin beds too!

Old Louisiana

. . . The fragile prettiness of the shell stitch is a classic theme. Here its elusive beauty is caught in each of the exquisite points of a hexagon.

MATERIALS:

CLARK’S O.N.T. OR J. & P. COATS BIG BALL

BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 20:

SINGLE SIZE: 45 balls of White or Ecru.

DOUBLE SIZE: 54 balls of White or Ecru.

MILWARD’S STEEL CROCHET HOOK No. 9.

GAUGE . . . Each motif measures 4⅝ inches from point to point, across center, before blocking. For a single size spread, about 70 × 107 inches, make 446 motifs. For a double size spread, about 89 × 107 inches, make 540 motifs.

FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 10, join with sl st. 1st rnd: 18 s c in ring; do not join. 2nd rnd: S c in each s c around; join. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, d c in same place as sl st, 2 d c in each s c around. Join to 3rd ch of ch-3. 4th rnd: S c in same place as sl st, (ch 6, skip 2 d c, s c in next s c) 11 times, ch 3, d c in 1st s c made. 5th rnd: S c in loop just completed, (ch 6, s c in next loop) 11 times, ch 3, d c in 1st s c made. 6th rnd: S c in loop just completed; (ch 7, s c in next loop) 11 times, ch 7, sl st in 1st s c made. 7th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, s c in loop, ch 4; in same loop make 3 tr, ch 3 and 4 tr. * Ch 3, 2 s c in next loop, ch 3. In next loop make 4 tr, ch 3, and 4 tr. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 4th ch of ch-4. 8th rnd: Sl st in next 3 tr and in next sp, ch 4. In same sp as last sl st make 3 tr, ch 3 and 4 tr. * Ch 4, s c in next sp, s c in next 2 s c, s c in next sp, ch 4. In next ch-3 sp (between tr-groups) make 4 tr, ch 3 and 4 tr. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-4 to 4th ch of ch-4.

9th rnd: Sl st in next 3 tr and in next sp, ch 4. In same sp as last sl st make 3 tr, ch 3 and 4 tr. * Ch 4, s c in next sp, ch 4, skip 1 s c, s c in next 2 s c, ch 4, s c in next sp, ch 4. In next sp between tr-groups make 4 tr, ch 3 and 4 tr. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in 4th ch of ch-4. 10th rnd: Sl st in next 3 tr and in next sp. In same sp make (s c, ch 4) 3 times and s c. * Ch 6, half d c in next sp, d c in next sp, ch 2. Between next 2 s c make tr, ch 4 and tr; ch 2, d c in next sp, half d c in next sp, ch 6. In sp between tr-groups make (s c, ch 4) 3 times and s c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 6, sl st in 1st s c made. 11th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch of ch-4 loop, s c in loop, * ch 4, in next loop make s c, ch 4 and s c. Ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in next sp. Ch 4, skip next half d c and the d c, make s c in next sp, ch 4. In next sp make s c, ch 4 and s c. Ch 4, s c in next sp, ch 4, skip next d c and the half d c; s c in next sp, ch 4, s c in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to 1st s c made. Fasten off.

SECOND MOTIF . . . Work first 10 rnds as for first motif. 11th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch of ch-4 loop, s c in loop, ch 4. In next loop make s c, ch 4 and s c. Ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of first motif, ch 2, s c in next loop on motif in work, ch 4, s c in next sp. Ch 4, skip next half d c and the d c; make s c in next sp. Ch 4, s c in next sp, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop on adjacent motif, ch 2, s c in same loop on motif in work as last s c was made. Ch 4, s c in next sp, ch 4, skip next d c and the half d c, s c in next sp, ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop on first motif, ch 2. In next loop on motif in work make s c, ch 4 and s c. Complete rnd as for first motif.

Make necessary number of motifs (see diagram), and join as second motif was joined to first. For single size spread, omit motifs to left of heavy line.

Block to measurements given.

. . . Flower bestrewn, with crisp openwork against a firm background . . . the allover pattern has the elegance of eyelet embroidery, bordered by a mesh with a dainty scalloped edge.

Pomp and Circumstance

MATERIALS:

CLARK’S O.N.T. OR J. & P. COATS BIG BALL BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 20

SINGLE SIZE

52 balls of White or Ecru

DOUBLE SIZE

64 balls of White or Ecru

MILWARD’S STEEL CROCHET HOOK No. 8 or 9.

GAUGE:

Motif measures 2¾ inches square, when joined. For a single size bedspread, about 72 × 109 inches including border, make 25 × 38 motifs. For a double size bedspread, about 90 × 109 inches including border, make 31 × 38 motifs.

FIRST MOTIF . . . Ch 11, join with sl st. 1st rnd: 24 s c in ring; join. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, s c in same place as sl st, s c in next 5 s c, (ch 4, s c in next 6 s c) 3 times, ch 4; join to 1st s c. 3rd rnd: Ch 1, (s c in 6 s c, ch 4, s c in ch-4 loop, ch 4) 4 times, join ( 1 loop increased at each corner). 4th, 5th and 6th rnds: Work as for previous rnd, making s c in each s c of 6-s c group, and having an additional ch-4 loop at corners on each rnd (5 loops on 6th rnd). 7th rnd: Sl st and s c into 2nd s c, s c in next 3 s c, * (ch 4, s c in next loop) twice; ch 9, skip 1 loop. (S c in next loop, ch 4) twice, skip 1 s c, s c in next 4 s c. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-4 to s c first made. 8th rnd: Sl st and s c in next s c, s c in next s c, * (ch 4, s c in next loop) twice; in ch-9 loop make 6 d c, ch 4, and 6 d c. (S c in next loop, ch 4) twice, skip 1 s c, s c in next 2 s c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, d c in s c first made (to count as last loop). 9th rnd: Ch 4, skip 2 s c, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in each of next 6 d c. In corner loop make 3 s c, ch 4 and 3 s c, s c in next 6 d c, five ch-4 loops across to within corner. Continue thus around, joining last ch-4 to d c at base of ch-4 first made. Fasten off.

SECOND MOTIF . . . Work 1st 8 rnds as for 1st motif. 9th rnd: Work as for first motif to within ch-4 of first corner; ch 2, s c in corner loop of first motif, ch 2, make 3 more s c in corner loop of motif in work, s c in 6 d c, ch 2, s c in corresponding loop on first motif, ch 2, s c in next loop on motif in work; connect next 4 loops in same manner. Then continue to corner and connect corners as before. Complete rnd (no more joinings).

Make necessary number of motifs, joining at all adjacent loops; where 4 corners meet, join last 2 corners to previous joining. Then work as follows:

BORDER . . . 1st rnd: Attach thread to loop preceding the 9-s c group of a corner motif, s c in this loop, ch 4, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c. (Ch 4, skip 2 s c, s c in next s c) twice; ch 4, in corner make s c, ch 4 and s c. * (Ch 4, skip 2 s c, s c in next s c) twice; ch 4, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c, ch 4, s c in next loop. Make ch-4 loops to within next 9 s c, ch 4, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c. (Ch 4, skip 2 s c, s c in next s c) twice; ch 4, s c in joining between motifs. Repeat from *, working corners of spread as before; ending with ch 2, half d c in 1st s c (12 loops across each motif). 2nd to 8th rnds incl: Ch-4 loops around, working s c, ch 4 and s c into each corner loop of spread and ending as for previous rnd. 9th rnd: Make 2 ch-4 loops, * ch 9, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop; (ch 4, s c in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around (thus alternating two ch-4 loops with one ch-9 loop), ending with ch 4, d tr at base of 1st loop. If necessary to make rnd come out even, skip one or two loops in rnd. 10th rnd: Ch 3, 5 d c in last loop made, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in next loop, * in ch-9 loop make 6 d c, ch 4 and 6 d c. S c in next loop, ch 4, s c in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with 6 d c, ch 4; join to top of ch-3 first made. Fasten off.

Block to measurements given.

. . . Do your stint of a filet square a day and, in no time, spread its shadowy beauty on your bed! Fast work, and the results are so satisfying . . . for filet has a gracious lady-like air that makes such a serene looking spread.

Filet Beauty

MATERIALS:

SINGLE SIZE

J. & P. COATS BEDSPREAD COTTON, 14 balls of White or Ecru.

DOUBLE SIZE

J. & P. COATS BEDSPREAD COTTON, 17 balls of White or Ecru.

MILWARD’S STEEL CROCHET HOOK No. 6.

GAUGE:

Each block measures about 18 inches square. For a single size spread, about 74½ × 110½ inches including edging, make 4 × 6 squares. For a double size spread, about 92½ × 110½ inches including edging, make 5 × 6 squares. 3 bls or sps make 1¼ inches; 3 rows make 1¼ inches.

SQUARE . . . Starting at center, ch 12, tr in 12th ch from hook. Now work in rnds as follows: 1st rnd: Ch 7, tr in base of last tr, * ch 7, tr in same place as last tr (a corner), ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch. Repeat from *, ending rnd with ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 7, join with sl st to 4th st of starting ch (a square of 3 × 3 sps). 2nd rnd: Ch 7, tr in next tr, * ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr, (ch 3, tr in next tr) twice. Repeat from *, ending rnd with ch 3; join. 3rd rnd: Ch 7, tr in next tr, ch 3, tr in next tr, * in corner sp make 4 tr (a a bl), ch 7 and 4 tr; tr in next tr, (ch 3, tr in next tr) 3 times. Repeat from *, ending rnd with ch 3; join. Beginning with the 4th rnd, follow chart until 10th rnd has been completed. 11th rnd: Ch 5, tr in sp, ch 1, tr in next tr, ch 1, tr in next sp, ch 1, tr in next tr (2 shadow sps made), * 9 bls, ch 7 for corner, 9 bls, (ch 1, tr in next sp, ch 1, tr in next tr) 3 times—3 shadow sps made. Repeat from *, ending rnd with 9 bls, ch 1, tr in next sp, ch 1, join. Beginning with 12th rnd follow chart to complete square (heavy line indicates start of rnd).

Make necessary number of squares and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches.

EDGING . . . Attach thread, ch 4 and work 3 rnds of tr, making corners as on squares and being careful edging does not ruffle.

Block to measurements given.

Butterfly Bows Bedspread

MATERIALS—Lily Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 10, in Cream, White or Ecru. Single Size—64 balls. Double Size—76 balls. Steel Crochet Hook Size 9.

GAUGE—Each block measures about 3⅝” square when blocked and requires 26½ yds. For a single size spread about 74x106½ inches, make 20x29 blocks. For a double size spread about 88½x106½ inches, make 24x29 blocks.

BLOCK—Ch 2, 3 sc in starting at.

Row 2—Ch 4, turn, 5 dc in back loop of last sc, remove hook, insert it in ch at preceding 1st dc, catch loop and pull thru tight (1 Popcorn Stitch made). (Ch 4, pc st in next sc) twice, 1 dc in same end sc.

Row 3—Ch 1, turn, sc in dc, (sc in pc st, 4 sc in 3-ch space) twice, 2 sc in end pc st.

Row 4—Work this and all pc st rows in back rows only. Ch 4, turn, pc st in last sc, (ch 2, dc in next 2d sc, ch 3, pc st in next 2d sc) 3 times, 1 dc in same end sc.

Row 5—Ch 1, turn, sc in dc, (sc in pc st, 2 sc in 2-ch, sc in dc, 2 sc in 2-ch) 3 times, 2 sc in pc st.

Row 6—Ch 4, turn, pc st in last sc, * (ch 1, dc in next 2d sc, ch 2, pc st in next 2d sc) * 5 times, dc in same end sc.

Row 7—Ch 1, turn, sc in dc, sc in pc st, (sc in 1-ch, sc in dc, sc in 1-ch, 2 sc in pc st) repeated to end.

Row 8—Repeat Row 6 until 4 pc sts are made. Ch I, dc in next sc, ch 2, pc st in next. Repeat from * to * in 6th Row 3 times. Dc in same end sc.

Row 9—Repeat Row 7.

Row 10—Ch I, turn, sc in last sc, ch 12, skip last 2 ch sts, then putting 1 st in each ch st, make 2 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc and 3 tr, sc in next 6th sc. (Make another point, sc in next 5th sc) 6 times.

Row 11—Ch 15, turn, sc in tip of last point, (ch 7, sc in next point) 6 times, ch 3, a long tr (thread over 5 times) down in sc at end of last row.

Row 12—Ch 1, turn, sc in long tr, (hdc and 2 dc) in next 3-ch, * dc in sc, ch 4, sl st in dc for a p, (2 dc, hdc, sc, hdc and 2 dc) in next 7-ch. Repeat from * 5 times. Dc in sc, a p, (2 dc, hdc and sc) in end loop.

Row 13—Ch 6 for a tr, turn, ch 8, sc in 5th st from hook for a p, ch 4, 2 tr in sc between next 2 shells, ch 8, p, ch 4, 2 dtr between next 2 shells, (a p-loop, 2 tr tr between next 2 shells) twice, a p-loop, 2 dtr between next 2 shells, a p-loop, 2 tr between next 2 shells, a p-loop, tr in end sc.

Row 14—Ch 14, p, ch 4, turn, tr in next tr, ch 2, tr in next tr, ch 8, p, ch 4, dtr in next dtr, ch 2, dtr in next dtr, a p-loop, tr tr in next tr tr, ch 2, (tr tr, ch 2, tr tr) in next tr tr, a p-loop, (tr tr, ch 2, tr tr) in next tr tr, ch 2, tr tr in next tr tr, a p-loop, dtr in next dtr, ch 2, dtr in next dtr, a p-loop, tr in next tr, ch 2, tr in next tr, a p-loop, skip next p, tr in next 4th ch st.

Row 15—Ch 6, turn, ** (ch 8, tr in next tr, ch 2, tr in next tr) twice, ** ch 8, dtr in next tr tr, ch 2, (dtr, ch 3, tr tr) in next tr tr, * ch 2, (tr tr, ch 2, tr tr) in next tr tr. Repeat from *. Ch 2, (tr tr, ch 3, dtr) in next tr tr, ch 2, dtr in next tr tr. Repeat from ** to **. Ch 8, skip p, tr in next 4th ch st.

Row 16—Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in tr, (8 sc in 8-ch, sc in next st, 2 sc in 2-ch, sc in next st) 3 times, 3 sc in 3-ch, 2 sc in tr tr, (2 sc in 2-ch, sc in tr tr) 5 times, ch 9, turn, ski? last 3 sc, (dtr in next sc, dtr in next 3d sc) holding the last loop of each dtr on hook, thread over and pull thru all 3 loops at once (a Cluster), (dtr in next 3d sc) twice, made into a Cluster, ch 9, sl at in next 3d sc (corner). Ch 1, turn, 9 sc in 9-ch, 5 dc worked between 2 Clusters, 9 sc in next 9-ch, sc in same tr tr, 3 sc in next 3-ch, (sc in next st, 2 sc in 2-ch, sc in next st, 8 sc in 8-ch) 3 times, 3 sc in 9th st of corner chain, (6 sc in next 6-ch space) 3 times, 12 sc in next, sc in next 3sts, (2 sc in end of pc st row, 2 sc in next 2 sts) 4 times, 5 dc in corner st, (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in pc st row) 4 times, sc in 3 sc, 12 sc in next space, (6 sc in next) 3 times, sc in corner tr, sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off.

Following diagram, sew blocks together with neat over-and-over stitches on wrong side, going thru 1 loop of each st. Be careful to exactly match corners.

BORDER—Work 3 rows of dc around spread, going thru one loop of each st. Make 5 dc in each corner.

Block to measurements given.

Twinkle Star Bedspread

MATERIALS—Lily Skytone Mercerized Crochet Cotton in Cream, White, Ivory or Ecru. Single Size—47 balls. Double Size—59 balls. Steel Crochet Hook Size 8.

GAUGE—Each block measures 6” across when blocked and requires 81 yds. For a single size spread about 72x108 inches, make 12x18 blocks. For a double size spread about 90x108 inches, make 15x18 blocks.

BLOCK—(Ch 4, dc in 4th st from hook, ch 3, sl at in same st) 8 times. Sl st in starting at. Sl at up to 1st dc.

Row 2—(Ch 12, dc in 9th ch at from hook, ch 3, sc in next petal) repeated around. Sl at in 1st 4 sts of 1st loop.

Row 3—Ch 3 for a dc, * (hdc, 7 sc and hdc) in next 8-ch loop, dc in next dc, dc in 4th st on next loop. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st 3-ch and in next 5 sts.

Row 4—* Ch 3, sc in next 2d sc, ch 3, sc between dc in angle, ch 3, skip hdc and I sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, (sc, ch 4 and sc) in next 2d sc. Repeat from * around. In place of final 4-ch loop, make 2-ch and hdc. End each row in this way. This will not be mentioned again.

Row 5—* (Ch 3, ac in next loop) twice, ** sc in next loop, (ch 3, ac in next loop) twice, ch 4, sc in same loop. Repeat from * around.

Row 6—Repeat Row 5, except at **, make hdc between sc in angle.

Row 7—Repeat Row 5, except at **, make hdc in 3 sts in angle.

Row 8—Repeat Row 5, except at **, skip next sc, hdc in next 4 sts.

Row 9—Repeat Row 5, except at **, skip next sc, dc in next 5 sts.

Row 10—Like last row, except make 6 dc in angles.

Row 11—Make 7 dc in angles.

Row 12—** Ch 3, (tr tr, ch 3 and tr tr) in 3d dc between points, * ch 3, (tr tr, ch 3 and tr tr) in next dc. Repeat from * onre. Ch 3, sc in next point. Repeat from ** around.

Row 13—(2 sc, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, and 2 sc) in each 3-ch. Fasten off.

Join blocks by 8 ps on opposite sides. Replacing 4th p in Row 13, ch 2, sl st in corresponding p on previous block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc—completing connecting p. Repeat with next 7 ps. Leave the next 6 ps unattached, then join the next 8 ps to another block.

FILL-IN MOTIF—Repeat Rows 1 and 2. Sl st in next 8-ch, ch 3 for a dc, * ch 3, dc in same 8-ch loop, ch 2, sl st in 2d cf 6 unattached ps on one side of one block, ch 2, dc back in same 8-ch loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, (dc, ch 3 and dc) in next 8-ch loop, ch 2, sl st in next 3d p on same block, ch 2, dc back in same 8-ch loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, dc in next 8-ch loop. Repeat from * around, joining to the next 3 blocks in turn. Sl st in 3d st of 1st 6-ch. Fasten off.

Block to measurements given.

Lace Valentine Bedspread

MATERIALS—Lily’s Skytone Mercerized Crochet Cotton in White, Ivory, Cream or Ecru. Single Size—32 balls. Double Size—39 balls. Steel Crochet Hook Size 8 or 9.

GAUGE—Each block measures about 5¼ inches square when blocked and requires 45 yards. For a single size spread about 73½x105 inches, make 14x20 blocks. For a double size spread about 89¼x105 inches, make 17x20 blocks.

BLOCK—Ch 7, 1 dc in starting st, (ch 3. 1 dc in same st) twice, ch 3, sl st in next 3d ch st.

Row 2—Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in same st, (ch 6, sl st in 4th ch st from hook for a p, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 6, p, ch 2, sl st in top of next 3-ch.

Row 3—Ch 3, * 3 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next, ch 3, roll next p-loop over so that the p points down towards center, sl st at base of p, ch 4, sl st in same place, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join final 3-ch to 1st 3-ch.

Row 4—Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, * 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in next, 1 dc in next. 2 dc in next, ch 7, p, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join final 3-ch to top. of 1st 3-ch.

Row 5—Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch I, turn, 1 sc in 3 dc. 1 sc in end 3-ch, ** ch I, turn, 1 sc in last 3 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 2, turn, skip sl st and last sc, I sc in 2 sc, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in last sc, 1 sl st in next sc, ch I, turn, skip sl st, I sc in sc, * turn, ch 5, I dc in 4th ch st from hook, ch 3, sl st in same st, (ch 4, 1 dc in 4th ch st from hook, ch 3, sl st in same st) twice, skip these 3 tiny petals and make a sl st in next ch st, turn, 1 sl st in last sc at top of point, 4 sc across ends of sc-rows down to top of last dc, sl st in side-top of this dc, * 1 dc in next dc of previous row, 3 dc in next, 1 dc in next, ch I, turn, 1 sc in these last 5 dc, (ch 1, turn, skip last sc, 1 sc in each remaining sc) 4 times. Repeat from * to *. 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next, ch 1, turn, I sc in last 4 dc, ch 1. turn, skip last sc, I sc in next 3 sc, ch 1. turn, 1 sc in last 2 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 2, turn, skip sl st and last sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch I, turn, 1 sc in sc. Repeat from * to *. Ch 2, roll next p-loop over, sl st at base of p, ch 4, sl at in same place, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in these 4 dc. Repeat from ** around. Join final 2-ch to top of starting 3-ch and fasten off.

Row 6—Join again to middle petal of center flower on one leaf, (ch 13, 1 sc in next flower, ch 11, 1 sc in next flower, ch 13, 1 sc in next flower) 4 times; join.

Row 7—15 sc over next 13-ch, * 10 sc in next space, ch 11, turn, sl st in 7th sc from hook, ch 1, turn, 14 sc over 11-ch, 3 sc in bal. of next 11-ch, 5 sc in next space, ch 2, turn, 1 dtr in 1st sc on added loop, (ch 2, 1 dtr in next sc) 13 times, ch 2, sl st in next 8th sc on circle, ch I, turn, (2 sc, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, and 1 sc) in each of next seven 2-ch spaces, 2 sc in next, ch 6, 2 tr in 6th ch st from hook, holding the last loop of each tr on hook, thread over and draw thru all 3 loops on hook at once (a Cluster), ch 4, sl at in Cluster for a p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster, 1 sc in same 2-ch space, (2 sc, a p and 1 sc) in each of next 7 spaces, 10 sc in bal. of 13-ch space on circle, a p, 4 sc in next space, ch 2, turn, 1 dc in last p, (ch 2, 1 dc in p) 3 times, ch 2, sl at in next 4th sc, ch I, turn, (2 sc, a p and 1 sc) in each 2-ch space, 11 sc in bal. of 13-ch space. Repeat from * around. End with a p, sl st in 1st 4 sc and make final small shell. Fasten off.

Make the necessary number of blocks and join by the Cluster at each corner, by the 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th and 11th ps on large corner shells, and by the center p on small shell in center of each side of block. Tack together with neat over-and-over stitches on wrong side, or join blocks as they are being made. For the latter, in place of a 4-ch p, make 2-ch, sl st in corresponding p on previous block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc—completing joining p. Block to measurements given.

Crinoline

Directions on page 106

The romantic charm of the deep South inspired this breath-taking spread!

Georgianna

Directions on page 106

...The popular circle design, joined with a simple motif, creates an effect that is perfectly suited to this Georgian setting.

Crinoline

Illustrated on page 104

MATERIALS:

CLARK’S BIG BALL MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 20:

SINGLE SIZE: 23 balls of White or Ecru.

DOUBLE SIZE: 29 balls of White or Ecru.

MILWARD’S STEEL CROCHET HOOK No. 9.

GAUGE . . . Each motif measures 3½ inches square when blocked. For a single size spread, about 70 × 105 inches, make 20 × 30 motifs. For a double size spread, about 88 × 105 inches make 25 × 30 motifs.

FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 10, join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 23 d c in ring; join. 2nd rnd: S c in same place as sl st, * ch 3, s c in next 3 s c. Repeat from * around, ending with s c in last 2 d c, sl st in s c first made. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 loop, ch 4, 2 tr in same ch-3 as sl st, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr; thread over and draw through all loops on hook; ch 1 to fasten (a 2-tr cluster made). * Ch 7, 3-tr in next ch-3 loop, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr. Complete as for a cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7, sl st in tip of first cluster. 4th rnd: S1 st in ch-7 sp, ch 4, 2-tr cluster in same place as last sl st, ch 4. In same ch-7 loop make 3-tr cluster, ch 4 and 3-tr cluster. * Ch 4, 9 tr in next ch-7 loop, ch 4. In next ch-7 loop make three 3-tr clusters with ch-4 between each cluster. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to tip of first cluster. 5th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, s c in ch-4 sp, ch 4, 2-tr cluster in same place as last sl st, * ch 4, 3-tr cluster in next ch-4 sp, ch 7, tr in next sp, tr in next 9 tr, tr in next sp, ch 7, 3-tr cluster in next ch-4 sp. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-7 to tip of first cluster. 6th rnd: S1 st in next loop, ch 4, 2-tr cluster in same place as sl st. * Ch 5, 3-tr cluster in same loop as last cluster, ch 7, s c in next loop, ch 7, skip 1 tr, tr in next 9 tr, ch 7, s c in next loop, ch 7, 3-tr cluster in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten cff.

SECOND MOTIF . . . Work first 5 rnds as for first motif.

6th rnd: S1 st in next loop, ch 4, 2-tr cluster in same place as sl st, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of first motif, ch 2, 3-tr cluster back in same place as last cluster on second motif, ch 3, s c in next loop on first motif, ch 3, s c back in next loop on second motif. Ch 3, join to next loop on first motif as before, ch 3, skip 1 tr on second motif, tr in next 4 tr, sl st in 5th tr on first motif, tr in next 5 tr back on second motif, and continue as for first motif, joining next 2 loops and loop between clusters to corresponding loops of first motif as first 3 loops were joined. Complete rnd as for first motif.

Make necessary number of motifs, joining adjacent sides as second motif was joined to first (whenever 4 corners meet, join 3rd and 4th corners to joining of other corners). Block to measurements given.

Georgianna

Illustrated on page 105

MATERIALS...Clark’s O.N.T. Lustersheen, 41 skeins of White or Ecru, or 55 skeins of any color for double size spread; 32 skeins of White or Ecru, or 43 skeins of any color for single size spread.

Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 9.

GAUGE: Each motif measures about 4¼ inches across, from side to side. For a double size spread, 93 × 110 inches, make 22 × 26 motifs. For a single size spread, 72 × 110 inches, make 17 × 26 motifs.

MOTIF...Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 6 (to count as d c and ch-3), * d c in ring, ch 3. Repeat from * 6 more times, sl st in 3rd st of ch-6 first made. 2nd rnd: Sl st in first sp, ch 4 (to count as tr), 2 tr in same sp, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 1 to fasten (1 cluster made); ch 2, 3 tr in same sp, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 1 to fasten (another cluster made); * ch 2, in next sp make two 3-tr clusters with ch-2 between each cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st at tip of 1st cluster made. 3rd rnd: Sl st to center of next sp, ch 4 (to count as tr), * in next sp make tr, ch 3, tr. Repeat from * around, ending with tr in same sp as ch-4 was made, ch 3, sl st in 4th st of ch-4 first made. 4th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 ch of next ch-3, * ch 4; in next ch-3 sp make three 3-tr clusters, with ch-2 between each cluster; ch 4, s c in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in 1st st of ch-4 first made. 5th rnd: * 3 s c in ch-4 loop, ch 5, s c in ch-2 sp between first 2 clusters, ch 5, s c in next sp, ch 5, 3 s c in ch-4 loop. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to 1st s c made. 6th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 s c, * 3 s c in next loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, 3 s c in next loop, ch 2. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in 1st s c made. 7th rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 s c, * 3 s c in next loop, ch 5, 3 s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in ch-2 sp, ch 3. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 1st s c made. Fasten and break off. This completes one motif

Make necessary number of motifs, and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches (see stitch detail).

FILL-IN LACE...Starting at center, ch 5, join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3 (to count as d c), 15 d c in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 2nd rnd: * Ch 10, s c in joining of 2 motifs (corner of center space), ch 10, skip 1 d c on ring, s c in next s c, ch 6, s c in center s c on side of motif, ch 6, skip 1 d c on ring, s c in next d c. Repeat from * around. Fasten and break off. Fill in all spaces between motifs in this manner.

EDGINGS

Corner No. 5-1

Charming Motifs and Corners in Crochet

No. 5-1 1st row: Ch 95, d c in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch. Repeat from * across (30 sps). Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: D c in next d c (sp over sp), make 2 more sps, d c in each of next 2 ch, d c in next d c (1 bl), make 2 more bis, 1 sp, 2 bis, 1 sp, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Now follow chart from 3rd row to top, to complete design.

No. 5-3 1st row: Ch 20; d c in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch. Repeat from * 3 more times (5 sps). Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Make a sp over each of 1st 4 sps, turn. 3rd row: Sl st in each of next 2 ch, sl st in next d c, ch 5, d c in next d c, sp over each of next 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Sp over each of next 2 sps. Turn. 5th row: S1 st in each of next 2 ch and in next d c, sp over sp. Ch 5; do not turn, but work along 2 sides of this piece as follows:

1st row: Make 3 d c, ch 2 and 3 d c in d c of last sp (shell), * skip 2 sps, shell in next st. Repeat from * once more, skip 2 ch; in corner st make d c, ch 2 and d c; skip next ch-2, shell in next d c; ** skip next ch-2, the d c and following ch-2; shell in next st. Repeat from ** once more. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Shell over each of next 3 shells, shell in next ch-2 sp, shell over each of next 3 shells, d c in turning ch-5 loop. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: * S c in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 5. Repeat from * 2 more times; in corner sp make d c, ch 5 and d c; ** ch 5, s c in next shell. Repeat from ** 2 more times, ch 5, s c in turning ch-5 loop. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: * D c in s c, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of next ch-5, ch 2. Repeat from * 3 more times, d c in d c, ch 2; in 3rd st of next ch-5 make 3 d c with ch-2 between; ch 2 and work other side to correspond, ending with d c, ch 2 and d c in last d c. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: D c in 1st d c, * ch 2, d c in next d c. Repeat from * across, making 3 d c with ch-2 between at center d c at corner, and ending row with d c, ch 2 and d c in 3rd st of turning ch. Fasten off.

No. 5-2 Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row:

* Draw loop out on hook ¼ inch, draw thread through, making a ch st of it. Put hook between loop and single thread of this ch and make an s c (a knot st). Work another knot st, skip 4 ch, s c in next ch. Repeat from * across. Make two ⅜-inch knot sts to turn. 2nd row: * S c over double loop at right of 1st center knot of preceding row, s c over double loop at left of same knot, make 2 more knot sts. Repeat from * across. Make two ⅜-inch knot sts to turn. Repeat 2nd row until piece measures 1½ inches or depth desired. Fasten off.

Smart Match Makers

. . . Glamourous Edgings and Insertions Twin Up!

No. 12-1 . . . EDGING—1st row: Starting at narrow end, * ch 5, then holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, work 3 tr in 5th ch from hook, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a cluster made). Repeat from * for length desired, having on even number of clusters. Do not break off but work across one long side as follows: Ch 7, make a 4-tr cluster at base of 1st cluster, * ch 7, sc at base of next cluster, ch 7, 4-tr cluster at base of next cluster. Repeat from * across, ending with sc at base of last cluster. Work along opposite long side to correspond. Do not fasten off, but work heading as follows: 1st row: Sl st in next 3 ch, sc in sp, ch 11, * tr in each of next 2 sps, ch 7. Repeat from * ending with tr in last sp. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: * Skip 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

INSERTION—Work as for Edging,
making heading on both long sides.

No. 12-2 . . . INSERTION—Starting at narrow end, ch 12. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, dc in same ch. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Sc in sp, (ch 5, sc in same sp) twice; ch 3, sc in next sp, (ch 5, sc in same sp) 3 times. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Having turning ch in back of 1st loop, skip that loop, and work sc in next loop, ch 5, dc in same loop, ch 3, in center loop of next group work dc, ch 2 and dc. Ch 5, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for length desired, ending with 2nd row, then work heading along one long side as follows: 1st row: * Ch 4, sc in next free loop. Repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. Attach thread to other side and work ch-1 sps to correspond. Fasten off.

EDGING—Starting at narrow end, ch 12. 1st and 2nd rows: Same as 1st and 2nd rows of insertion. Ch 10, turn. 3rd row: Skip 1 loop, in next loop work dc, ch 2 and dc, then ch 3, in center loop of next group work dc, ch 2 and dc. Ch 5, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for length desired, ending with 2nd row (number of patterns must be a multiple of 3). Omit turning ch at end of last row and work scallops as follows: 15 sc in loop, * 7 sc in next loop, ch 10, turn, sc in center sc of previous loop, turn. 5 sc in last loop made, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), then work (3 sc in same loop, p) twice; 5 sc in same loop, 7 sc in next loop, 6 sc in next loop, p, 3 sc in same loop, p, 6 sc in same loop, 15 sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. Work heading on opposite side as for Insertion.

No. 12-3 . . . INSERTION—Starting at narrow end, ch 11. 1st row: Holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, work 3 tr in 11th ch from hook, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a cluster made). Ch 10, turn. 2nd row: Cluster in 10th ch from hook (at tip of previous cluster). Ch 10, turn. Repeat the 2nd row for desired length. Ch 5 at end of last cluster and work heading across one long side as follows: 1st row: * In next ch-10 loop make cluster, ch 3 and cluster; ch 4. Repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: * Dc between clusters, ch 2, dc in next sp, ch 2, dc in same sp; ch 2. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. With right side of 2-cluster group toward you, attach thread to end of center row of clusters and work as for side just completed.

EDGING—Work same as center section of Insertion for desired length, then work 2 rows of heading across one long side only.

SCALLOPED HDGE—Attach thread at base of 1st cluster made, then ch 4 and work across remaining long side as follows: 1st row: In each ch-10 loop across make four 3-tr clusters with ch-3 between. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: 3 sc in next sp, * in next sp make 3 sc, ch 5 and 3 sc ; 3 sc in next 2 sps. Repeat from * across.

Irish Crochet Lace

An Old Favorite in Charming Patterns

No. 13-1 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 6. 1st row: Sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), ch 2, dc in 1st ch of starting ch, * (ch 5, dc in dc) twice; ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, dc in dc. Repeat from * for length desired, ending with a p-loop, turn. 2nd row: * Ch 7, skip p-loop, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 7, sc at base of 1st dc. Turn. 3rd row: 5 sc in loop, * p, 5 sc in same loop, 3 sc in next loop, 5 sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 13-2 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Working over a string or 8 strands of same thread, sc in each st across. Cut off string or strands. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next st, * ch 2, skip 2 sc, dc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: * 4 sc in each of next 2 sps, 2 sc in next sp, ch 9, turn, skip 7 sc, sc in next sc, turn, 5 sc in ch-9 loop, ch 5, sc in 5th ch from hook (p made), 3 sc in same loop, p, 5 sc in same loop, 2 sc in same sp as last 2 sc were made, 2 sc in next sp, p, 2 sc in same sp. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 13-3 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than length desired. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Number of sps must be a multiple of 3 plus 2. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: * 2 sc in sp, sc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in each of 7 sc, * ch 5, skip 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: St st in 2 sc, ch 1, * sc in next 3 sc, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, skip 2 sc. Repeat from * across, ending with 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. 5th row: Skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, * 3 sc in next loop, ch 7, 3 sc in next loop, sc in center of 3-sc group. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 13-4. . . Starting at narrow end, ch 26. 1st row: Sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook (another p made), ch 2, skip 5 ch, sc in next ch; * (ch 2, p) twice; ch 2, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * once more, ch 5, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, tr in next ch. Ch 6, turn. 2nd row: Tr in next tr, 2 tr in next sp, ch 2, p, ch 2, sc in next loop (between p’s) ; (ch 2, p) twice; ch 2, sc between p’s of next loop. Ch 7, turn. 3rd row: Sc between p’s of next loop, (ch 2, p) twice; ch 2, sc in next sp (following p), ch 5, skip 2 tr, tr in next tr, ch 2, skip 2 ch, tr in next ch. Ch 6, turn. 4th row: Tr in next tr, 2 tr in sp, ch 2, p, ch 2, sc between p’s of next loop, (ch 2, p) twice and ch 2; in ch-7 loop, make 6 tr with ch-1 between, ch 1, sl st in 1st p of next loop below, ch 1, turn. 5th row: Sc in 1st tr, ch 5, (dc in next tr, ch 2) 4 times; dc in next tr, (ch 2, p) twice; ch 2, sc between p’s of next loop (ch 2, p) twice; ch 2, sc in next sp (following p), ch 5, skip 2 tr, tr in next tr, ch 2, skip 2 ch, tr in next ch. Ch 6, turn.

6th row: Tr in next tr, 2 tr in next sp, ch 2, p, ch 2, sc between p’s of next loop, (ch 2, p) twice; ch 2, sc between p’s of next loop, (ch 2, p) twice; ch 2, * 3 tr in next ch-2 sp holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 5. Repeat from * 3 more times, cluster in next sp, ch 1, sl st in next p on loop below. Ch 1, turn. 7th row: Sl st in tip of 1st cluster, * ch 8, sc in 5th ch from hook, (ch 4, sc in same place as last sc) twice; ch 3, sc in next sp between clusters. Repeat from * 3 more times, ** (ch 2, p) twice; ch 2, sc between p’s of next loop. Repeat from ** once more, (ch 2, p) twice; ch 2, sc in next loop, ch 5, skip 2 tr, tr in next tr, ch 2, skip 2 ch, tr in next ch. Ch 6, turn. The 2nd to 6th rows incl. constitute the pattern. Work in pattern for desired length. Fasten off.

No. 13-5 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than length desired. 1st row: Dc in 6th ch from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from across (number of sps must be a multiple of 6 plus 1). Turn. 2nd row: S1 st into sp, ch 6, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), * ch 4, sc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in same sp (shell made), ch 3, skip 2 sps, dc in next sp, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook. Repeat from * across ending with a shell in last sp. Ch 3, turn. 3rd and 4th rows: Shell between 2 p’s of next shell, * ch 3, shell over next shell. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. 5th row: * Dc in next shell, (p, ch 1, p, dc in same shell) 3 times; ch 5, sc in next shell, ch 5. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

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No. 24-1 EDGING No. 24-1A Starting at short end, ch 20. 1st row: D c in 3rd ch from hook, d c in each of next 2 ch (bl), ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch (sp); make 4 more sps. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: D c in next d c, 2 d c in next sp, d c in next d c (bl) ; make 2 more bls, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: D c in 4th ch from hook, d c in next ch, d c in last d c made on previous row, sp over next sp, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Now follow chart of Edging to top row incl. Then repeat from 1st row of chart for desired length.

INSERTION No. 24-1B Starting at short end, ch 20. 1st row: 5 sps. Ch 5, turn. Now follow chart of Insertion to top row incl. Then repeat from 1st row of chart for desired length.

No. 24-2 EDGING No. 24-2A Starting at short end, ch 32. 1st row: D c in 8th ch from hook (1 sp), d c in each of next 3 d c (1 bl), ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch (sp), 2 bls (7 d c in all), 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: D c in next d c (sp over sp), sp over next sp, bl over bl, sp over sp, ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in next d c, d c in each of next 3 d c, sp over sp, bl over bl, ch 2, d c in 5th st of turning ch of previous row, ch 5, d c in same place as last d c, ch 5, turn, d c in 3rd st of ch-5 just made (2 end sps increased). 3rd row : Ch 5, sp over 1st sp and sp over next sp, 1 bl, 5 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. Now follow chart to last sp incl. on 8th row of chart, turn. Next row: Sl st across 1st sp to d c (1 sp decreased), ch 5 and continue across. Now follow chart to top row incl. Then repeat from 2nd row of chart for desired length, ending at scalloped edge. Do not fasten off; keeping work Hat, work s c across scalloped edge. Fasten off.

INSERTION No. 24-2B Starting at short end, ch 44. 1st 3row: 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bis, 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Now follow chart to top row incl., always making ch-5 to turn. Then repeat from 2nd row of chart for desired length. Fasten off.

No. 25-1 EDGING No. 25-1A Starting at short side, ch 56. 1st row: D c in 4th ch from hook, d c in each of next 2 ch (bl), * ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch (sp). Repeat from * until 16 sps in all are made; make 1 bl (4 d c). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: D c in each of next 3 d c, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next d c. Repeat from * across 15 more sps, ch 2, d c in top st of turning ch-3, ** thread over insert hook at base of d c last made and draw loop through, thread over and draw through 1 loop (thus making a foundation ch); thread over and draw through 2 loops, thread over and draw through remaining 2 loops. Repeat from ** twice (1 end bl increased). 3rd row: Ch 5, turn, d c in 4th ch from hook, d c in next ch, d c in next d c (1 beginning bl increased); sp over next bl, 6 sps over 6 sps, 2 d c in next sp, d c in next d c (bl), 10 sps over 10 sps, bl over bl. Ch 3, turn. Now follow chart, increasing at scalloped edge as before, to top row incl. of chart. Then repeat from 1st row of chart for desired length.

INSERTION No. 25-1B Starting at short side, ch 59. 1st row: 1 bl, 17 sps, 1 bl. Now follow chart for insertion to top row incl. Then repeat from 1st row for desired length.

No. 25-2 EDGING No. 25-2A Starting at short edge, ch 35. 1st row: D c in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch (sp), make 2 more sps, d c in each of next 9 ch (these 10 d c form 3 bis), make 2 more sps, d c in each of next 3 d c (bl), turn. 2nd row: SI st across top of 1st bl to 4th d c, ch 3, 2 d c in sp, d c in next d c, sp over next sp, ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in each of next 7 d c (2 bls made), sp over next sp, bl over sp, 2 sps over 2 sps (turning ch-5 counts as d c and ch-2). Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 1 sp, 2 bls, 1 sp, I bl, 2 sps, 1 bl, turn (bl decreased). 4th row: Sl st across top of 1st bl to 4th d c, ch 3 and complete bl, 2 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: Follow chart across row, making 4 d c in last d c (1 bl increased). Ch 4, turn. 6th row: 3 d c in last d c made on previous row (bl increased), ch 2 and follow chart across row. 7th row: Follow chart across, ending with 4 d c in top of turning ch-4. Now follow chart to top row incl. Then repeat from 1st row of chart for length desired.

INSERTION No. 25-2B Starting at short end, ch 35. 1st row: D c in 3rd ch from hook, d c in each of next 2 ch (bl), 2 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. Now follow chart to top row incl. Then repeat from 1st row of chart for desired length.

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No. 26-1 MOTIF... Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 4 d c in ring, ch 5. 5 d c in ring, ch 5, 5 d c in ring, ch 5. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, d c in each of next 4 d c, holding back the last loop of each d c on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 1 to fasten (a 5-d c cluster, counting ch-3 as 1 d c). * Ch 3, d c in ch-5 loop, ch 6, d c in same loop. Ch 4, 5-d c cluster over next 5 d c. Repeat from * around, ending with ch-3, sl st in tip of cluster. Fasten off.

Make another motif same as this to within last rnd. 3rd rnd: Ch 3 and make a cluster as before, ch 3, d c in next loop, ch 3, s c in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 3, d c in same loop back on 2nd motif (thus joining 2nd motif to 1st) and complete as for 1st motif. Make the necessary number of motifs, joining each to previous one as 2nd was joined to 1st. HEADING... Attach thread to corner loop (between 2 d c), ch 11, * s c in tip of next cluster, ch 8, d c in joining (between motifs), ch 8. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 26-2 1st row: Ch 14, d c in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, d c in same place as last d c, * ch 4, skip 3 ch, in next ch make d c, ch 2, and d c. Repeat from * once more, skip 1 ch, d c in next ch. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: In ch-2 sp (between d c’s) make d c, ch 2 and d c; ch 2, s c in ch-4 loop, ch 2; d c, ch 2 and d c in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, s c in ch-4 loop, ch 2; d c, ch 2 and d c in ch-2 sp, d c in last st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: In ch-2 sp make d c, ch 2, and d c; ch 4, d c, ch 2 and d c in next ch-2 sp, ch 4; d c, ch 2, and d c in last ch-2 sp, d c in last st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: Same as 2nd row, but ch 6 to turn. 5th row: Same as 3rd row. 6th and 7th rows: Repeat 2nd row, omitting the last d c. Do not turn, but make 12 d c in ch-6 of previous row. Ch 3, turn. Skip 1st d c, d c in each of next 11 d c. Ch 4, turn. D c between 1st 2 d c, * ch 1, d c between this and next d c. Repeat from * across d c-group, s c in turning ch of 3rd row. Ch 3, turn. ** S c in next ch-1 sp, ch 3. Repeat from ** across and complete as for 3rd row. Ch 3, turn. 8th row: Same as 2nd row. Repeat the 2nd to 8th rows incl. for desired length.

No. 26-3 1st row: Ch 53, d c in 8th ch from hook, d c in next 2 ch, * ch 4, skip 3 ch, s c in next ch. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 3, skip 3 ch, in next ch make: d c, ch 3, and d c, ** ch 3, skip 5 ch, in next ch make: d c, ch 3, and d c. Repeat from ** 3 more times. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: In each ch-3. sp (between d c) make 10 d c. S c in next loop, * ch 4, s c in next loop. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 2, d c in each of next 3 d c, ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: D c in each of 3 d c, * ch 4, s c in next ch-4 loop. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch-4, ** d c in 5th d c of next d c-group, ch 3, d c in same place as last d c, ch 3. Repeat from ** across. Ch 3, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for desired length. Fasten off.

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No. 27-1 Two-color edging—suggest White and French Blue.

1st row: With dark color, ch 5; tr in 5th ch from hook, * ch 1, tr in same ch. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: D c in 1st tr. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 5 tr in loop just made, with ch-1 between each tr. Ch 4, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for desired length. Fasten off. Attach light color to 1st ch-1 sp and * in each of 4 ch-1 sps make s c, ch 1 and s c; s c in next sp, ch 5. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 27-2 Two-color edging—suggest White and China Blue.

1st row: With light color, ch 6, 3 d c in 6th ch from hook. Ch 6, turn. 2nd row: 3 d c in last d c made. Ch 6, turn. Repeat 2nd row for desired length. Fasten off.

HEADING... Attach dark color to 1st ch-6 loop and work along long side as follows: 1st row: Ch 3, d c in d c at base of 1st loop, * d c in base of same d c, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, d c in d c at base of same loop. Repeat from * across, ending with 2 d c. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: * S c in next ch-3, ch 3. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

EDGING...1st row: Attach dark color to d c of 1st d c-group at opposite side and work along other long side as follows: Ch 3, * d c at base of same d c, ch 9, skip 1 group, d c at base of next d c-group. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn. 2nd row: Skip 2 ch, * d c in next ch, ch 1; in next ch make tr, ch 1 and tr; ch 1, d c in next ch, ch 2, skip 1 ch, d c in next ch, skip 2 ch of next ch-9, d c in next ch, ch 2, skip 1 ch. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 27-3 Two-color edging—suggest Yellow and Sport Green.

With light color, make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: S c in 2nd ch from hook, s c in each ch across (there should be a multiple of 4 sts, plus 1). Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: S c in 1st s c, * ch 5, skip 3 s c, s c in next s c. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. 3rd row: Attach dark color to 1st s c made on 2nd row, ch 3; * in next loop make 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c; s c in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. With light color make a tassel in each ch-3 sp across, as follows: Cut 8 strands, each about 5 inches long. Double these strands, forming a loop. With wrong side of edging toward you, pull loop through ch-3 sp and draw loose ends through this loop. Pull tight.

No. 27-4 Two-color edging—suggest Mid Pink and Blue.

1st row: With dark color ch 5, d c in 5th ch from hook, * ch 5, d c in previous d c. Repeat from * for desired length. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: S c in next loop, * ch 5, sl st in 4th ch from hook (1 p made), ch 1, s c in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. 3rd row: Attach light color to 1st loop, s c in same loop, * s c in next loop on right side of p, ch 5, s c in same loop to left of p. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

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No. 28-1 1st row: Ch 14; d c in 8th ch from hook, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch, ch 4, d c in same place as last d c, skip 2 ch, d c in next d c, ch 2, d c in same place as last d c. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: D c in 1st ch-2 sp; in next ch-4 sp make 4 d c, ch 1 and 4 d c; in next sp make d c, ch 2 and d c. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: D c in ch-2 sp, d c in ch-1 sp (between d c-groups), ch 4, d c in same place as last d c, d c in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, d c in same sp. Ch 5, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for desired length.

No. 28-2 1st row: Ch 11; d c in 4th ch from hook, 14 d c over remaining ch, d c in last ch. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: D c in each of next 8 d c, * ch 1, d c in next d c. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: D c in 1st sp, ch 3, * 4 d c over bar of d c just made, s c in next sp, ch 3, d c in next sp. Repeat from * until 4 points are made, ch 9, skip 8 d c, s c in 3rd st of turning ch-3. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: 16 d c in ch-9 loop. Ch 3, turn. 5th, 6th and 7th rows: Repeat 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows. 8th row: Same as 2nd row. Do not turn but sl st in last point of previous group, thus joining scallop, and continue in this manner for desired length. Fasten off. Attach thread to 1st point of one long side, ch 7, * s c in next point, ch 4, d c in next point, ch 7, d c in next point, ch 4. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. Attach thread to 1st point on opposite side, and work to correspond.

No. 28-3 1st row: * Ch 5, 2 d c in 4th ch from hook, holding back the last loop of each d c on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 1 to fasten (a cluster made). Repeat from * 3 more times; sl st in 1st ch made (a 4-cluster loop). Make another 4-cluster loop, s c in base of 1st cluster-loop. ** Make 2 more clusters; then make 2 cluster-loops as before. Repeat from ** for desired length, ending with 2 cluster-loops. Fasten off. 2nd row: Attach thread between 2nd and 3rd clusters of 1st cluster-loop and work along long side as follows: * ch 5, tr tr between 2 clusters which separate the cluster-loops, ch 5, s c between 2nd and 3rd clusters of next loop. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: S c in ch-5 sp, * ch 5, s c in same sp, ch 5, s c in next sp. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. Attach thread between 2nd and 3rd clusters of 1st cluster-loop on opposite side and work to correspond.

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No. 32-1 . . Starting at narrow end, ch 17. 1st row: 3 tr in 11th ch from hook holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a tr-cluster made) ; ch 5, skip 5 ch, insert hook in next ch, thread over and draw loop through, * thread over, insert hook in same place as last loop was drawn through, thread over and draw loop through. Repeat from * 2 more times, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a loop-cluster made). Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Complete a tr-cluster in 5th ch from hook, ch 5, in tip of next tr-cluster make a loop-cluster as before. Ch 10, turn. 3rd row: In 10th ch from hook make a 3-tr cluster as before, ch 5, in tip of next tr-cluster make a loop-cluster as before. Ch 5, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for desired length. Fasten off.

SCALLOPED EDGE—1st row: Attach thread to 1st ch-10 loop, 3 sc in same loop, * ch 9, 3 sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Make a 3-tr cluster in next ch-9 loop (between sc-groups), ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), ch 2, cluster in same place as last cluster, ch 2, p, ch 2, cluster in same place. In each ch-9 loop across make 3 clusters with ch-2, p and ch-2 between clusters. Fasten off.

No. 32-2 . . Starting at narrow end, ch 11. 1st row: Dc in 11th ch from hook, ch 3, dc in same place. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, work 2 tr in loop, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), then work (ch 5, 3-tr cluster in same loop) 3 times; skip 3 ch, dc in next ch (fan made). Ch 10, turn. 3rd row: Skip 1 loop, in next loop work dc, ch 3, and dc. Ch 4, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for length desired, ending with 2nd row. Fasten off.

SCALLOPS—With right side of clusters facing, attach thread to top of 1st cluster.

1st row: * Ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 10, sc at top of 1st cluster of next fan. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 5, sc in next loop. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in loop, * ch 3, 3 sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), 3 sc in same loop (p, 3 sc in same loop) twice; ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 32-3 . . Starting at narrow end, ch 8. 1st row: In 8th ch from hook make 5 tr with ch-2 between. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: In center tr make 5 tr with ch-2 between. Ch 7, turn. Repeat the 2nd row for desired length. Do not break off but work heading along one long side as follows: * Ch 10, sc in next ch-7 loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

SCALLOPED EDGE—1st row: Attach thread to first ch-7 loop on opposite long side, ch 4 (to count as tr) 2 tr in same loop holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), * ch 5, 3 tr in same loop holding back the last loop of each tr and complete cluster as before. Repeat from * 3 more times, ** ch 5, sc in next ch-7 loop, ch-5, in next ch-7 loop make 5 clusters with ch-5 between. Repeat from ** across. Turn. 2nd row: * (ch 5, sc in next sp) 5 times, make 4 more sc in same sp as last sc was made, 5 sc in next sp. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 5, sc in tip of last cluster. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: 5 sc in 1st loop, * in each of next 3 loops make 3 sc, ch 3 and 3 sc; 5 sc in next loop, sc in next 2 sc, ch 3, skip 6 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 5 sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

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Directions on page 125

No. 32-4 . . 1st row: Starting at upper part of edging, * ch 10, sl st in 10th ch from hook, turn, ch 3, 10 dc in ring. Repeat from * for desired length. Fasten off. 2nd row: Attach thread to 1st ch-10 ring, * ch 3, 10 dc in ring, sl st in next sl st, turn. Repeat from * across, ending with sl st in last dc of 1st row. Fasten off.

SCALLOPS—1st row: Attach thread to center st of 1st dc-group, ch 4, and make four 3-tr clusters with ch-3 between in same place where thread was attached—to make a 3-tr cluster, make 3 tr holding back the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook; * ch 4, sc in center st of next dc-group, ch 4, in center st of next de-group make four 3-tr clusters with ch-3 between. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. 2nd row: With right side of clusters toward you, attach thread to 1st sp between clusters, ch 1, in same sp make 2 sc, ch 3 and 2 sc, * in next sp make 2 sc, ch 3 and 2 sc. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

HEADING—With right side facing attach thread to center st of 1st dc-group on opposite edge, ch 1, sc in same place where thread was attached, * ch 6, sc in center st of next dc-group. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

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No. 33-1 . . 1st row: Starting at narrow end, * ch 10, 3 tr in 1Oth ch from hook holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made) ; ch 7, cluster in 7th ch from hook. Repeat from * across, ending with a ch-10 loop. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: * 5 dc in next loop, ch 5, sc in 5th ch from hook, (ch 5, sc in same place as last sc) twice; 5 dc in same loop, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 33-2 . . Starting at narrow end, ch 6. 1st row: In 6th ch from hook make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (shell made). Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: In sp of shell make a shell as before, ch 9, sc in next turning loop. Turn. 3rd row: In ch-9 loop make (2 sc, ch 3) 6 times; then 2 sc in same loop; ch 2, shell in sp of next shell. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Shell in sp of next shell, tr in 2nd ch-3 picot. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: Shell in sp of next shell. Ch 5, turn. 6th row: Shell in sp of next shell, ch 9, sc under previous tr-bar. Turn. Repeat 3rd to 6th rows incl. for desired length, ending with the 3rd row. Do not turn work but work heading as follows:

* Sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 33-3 . . Starting at narrow end, * ch 15, 3 tr in 15th ch from hook holding back the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 4, 2 tr in 4th ch from hook holding back the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook. Repeat from * for desired length ending with ch-15 and cluster. Now ch 6 and work heading as follows:

* Dc under first bar of next cluster, ch 4. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. Now work along scalloped edge as follows: 1st row: Attach thread to first loop, ch 3, 12 dc in same loop, 13 dc in each following loop across. Turn. 2nd row: Skip the 1st dc, * sc in next 5 dc, in next dc make sc, ch 3 and sc; sc in next 5 dc, skip last dc of this loop and first dc of next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 33-4 . . Starting at narrow end, ch 28. 1st row: Tr tr in 16th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, d tr in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, tr in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in 1st sc, ch 2, sc in dc, ch 2, sc in tr, ch 2, sc in d tr, ch 2, sc in tr tr. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in first sc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, tr in next sc, ch 2, d tr in next sc, ch 2, tr tr in next sc. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: Sc in tr tr, ch 2, sc in d tr, ch 2, sc in tr, ch 2, sc in dc, ch 2, sc in sc. Ch 15, turn. 5th row: Tr tr in 1st sc, ch 2, d tr in next sc, ch 2, tr in next sc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd to 5th rows incl. for desired length. Fasten off. Attach thread to first ch-15 loop, * 3 sc in same loop, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made). Repeat from * 4 more times, 3 sc in same loop, 3 sc in next loop, p, and repeat thus across making in each loop (3 sc, p) 5 times and 3 sc. Fasten off.

No. 33-5 . . 1st row: Starting at narrow end, ch 11, dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 10. Do not turn work. 3rd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in top of the dc below. Ch 5, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for desired length, ending with the 2nd row. Fasten off.

HEADING—Attach thread to first free sp, * ch 7, sc in next free sp. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

SCALLOPED EDGE—1st row: Attach thread to first free sp opposite heading, * ch 10, sc in next free sp. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: 15 sc in each ch-10 loop across. Fasten off.

Nos. 33-6; 33-7; 33-8; 33-9—Directions on pages 125-126

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No. 34-1 .. Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, * ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, (ch 5, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch) 5 times; ch 3, skip 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 1st dc, 2 dc in next dc, * ch 4, sc in next ch-5 loop, (ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop) 4 times; ch 4, 2 dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 1st dc, dc in 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, (ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop) 3 times; ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from across. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: Dc in 1st dc, dc in 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, (ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop) twice; ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn. 5th row: Dc in 1st dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 7 times; ch 1, dc in same place as last dc, * ch 6, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 6, in next dc make dc, ch 1 and dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 6 times; ch 1, in next dc make dc, ch 1 and dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn. 6th row: Sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp) 8 times; ch 2, sc in last dc of this group, * ch 6, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 6, sc in 1st dc of next group, (ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times; ch 2, sc in last dc of this group. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 34-2 . . Starting at narrow end, ch 12. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 ch, ch 2, dc in same place as last dc, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next 4 ch. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next 3 dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice, dc in next 2 dc, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: Dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in same place as last dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice; dc in next 2 dc, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 7, turn. 4th row: Dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 3 times; dc in next 2 dc, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 5th row: Dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in same place as last dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc. Ch 3, turn. Repeat 2nd to 4th rows for desired length, ending with the 5th row. Fasten off. Work as follows across scalloped edge: 1st row: Attach thread to 1st ch-7 loop, ch 4, 2 tr in same loop holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), * ch 5, make a 3-tr cluster in same place. Repeat from * once more. In each ch-7 loop across, make (cluster, ch 5) twice and cluster. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Make 7 sc in each loop across. Fasten off.

No. 34-3 . . Starting at narrow end, ch 18. 1st row: In 6th ch from hook make dc, ch 2 and dc; ch 3, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, in next ch make dc, ch 2 and dc (shell) ; ch 7, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: In ch-7 loop make 5 dc, ch 3 and 5 dc, shell in sp of next shell, 7 tr in next sc, shell in sp of next shell. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Shell in sp of shell, ch 3, sc in center st of tr-group, ch 3, shell in sp of next shell, skip dc of shell, dc in next 5 dc, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: Dc in 1st dc (at base of turning ch), dc in next 5 dc, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, shell in sp of next shell, 7 tr in next sc, shell in sp of next shell. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: Shell in sp of next shell, ch 3, sc in center st of tr-group; ch 3, shell in sp of next shell, ch 7, sc in last dc of next dc-group. Ch 3, turn. Repeat the 2nd to 5th rows incl. for desired length, ending with the 4th row.

No. 34-4 .. Starting at narrow end, ch 17. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 9 ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in each sc across, ch 10, sc in 1st starting ch (at beginning of edging).

(Continued on page 126)

Nos. 34-5; 34-6—Directions on page 126

Fine Filet

. . . for Crispness

No. 35-1 . . INSERTION—Starting at narrow end, ch 39. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook (sp made) * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (another sp). Repeat from * across (11 sps in all). Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (sp made over sp), ch 2, dc in next dc (another sp over sp made). Make 2 more sps; 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl over sp made), make 6 more sps, ending with dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 6 sps, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp made over bl), 1 bl, 3 sps. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: 2 sps, 1 bl, 8 sps. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: 3 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps, dc in next 3 dc (bl made over bl), 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. Now follow chart to top. Repeat from 2nd row for desired length. Fasten off.

EDGING—Work exactly as for Insertion for desired length. Do not break off but work along one long side as follows: 1st row: * Ch 10, skip 2 sps, sc in next sp, ch 3, sc in next sp. Repeat from * across, ending with a ch-10 loop. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: * 8 sc in ch-10 loop, ch 5, 8 sc in same loop, sc in ch-3 loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 35-2 . . Ch 29. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook (1 sp made), ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in 4 ch (1 bl made), ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in 4 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, dc in last ch (lacet). Ch 8, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (bar over lacet), ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over sp), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp over bl), 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl over sp), make 3 more sps, ch 5, dc in base of last dc, ch 5, dc in 3rd st of 1st ch-5 (2 sps increased). Ch 7, turn. 3rd row: Dc in top of last dc made (1 sp increased), 8 more sps, ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (lacet). Ch 8, turn. 4th row: Dc in next dc, 3 sps, 1 bl, I sp, 1 bl, 3 sps. Ch 7, turn. Starting with 5th row follow chart until 10th row is completed. Turn. 11th row: Sl st across 2 sps, ch 5, follow 1st row of chart. Follow chart to top; then repeat chart for desired length. Fasten off. Attach thread in 1 st sp made and work sc closely along scalloped edge. Fasten off.

Chart for 35-1

Chart for 35-2

Nos. 35-3; 35-4—Directions on page 126

Decorative Beauties

. . . Dramatic Borders to use on Linens

No. 36-1 . . Starting at top of one bell, ch 11. 1st row: 7 tr in 11th ch from hook, ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each st across. Ch 4, turn. 3rd row: Dc in next st, (ch 1, dc in next st) 5 times. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 4 times; ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. 5th row: In each ch-2 sp across work sc, h dc, dc, h dc and sc. Turn. 6th row: * Ch 6, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), ch 3, sc in next dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 10, turn. 7th row: 7 tr in next p. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd to 7th rows incl. for length desired, ending with 6th row, then work heading as follows: Ch 12, skip next scallop, sc at end of next scallop, ch 7, thread over hook, insert hook in next ch-10 loop and draw a loop through, (thread over and draw a loop through in same place) 4 times; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (puff st made). * Ch 7, sc at end of next bell, ch 7, puff st in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 36-2 . . Starting at narrow end, ch 17. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, dc in next ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next ch, ch 10, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: 2 dc in ch-10 sp, ch 2, 12 dc in same sp, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. Ch 7, turn. 3rd row: Dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 7, skip 5 dc, sc in next dc, ch 7, in next ch-2 sp make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: In ch-3 sp make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; 5 sc in next ch-7 sp, 7 sc in next sp, sc in next dc, 3 sc in next sp, sc in next 2 dc. Ch 7, turn. 5th row: Dc in 1st 2 sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, dc in next sc, ch 10, skip 6 sc, sc in next sc. Ch 3, turn. Repeat 2nd to 5th rows incl. for desired length. Fasten off.

No. 36-3 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 4. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 5, 2 dc in same place as last dc holding back the last loop of each dc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made). Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: In center st of ch-5 make cluster, ch 5 and cluster. Ch 15, turn. 3rd row: In center st of ch-5, make cluster, ch 5 and cluster. Ch 7, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows for desired length. Fasten off. HEADING—This is worked along edge where the ch-7 loops appear. 1st row: Attach thread to 1st ch-7 loop, ch 3, 8 dc in same loop, 9 dc in each following loop across. Turn. S1 st to center st of 1st dc-group, sc in same place as last sl st, * ch 7, sc in center st of next dc-group. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. Now work scallops along opposite edge as follows: Attach thread to 1st ch-15 loop, ch 3, 6 dc in same loop, * ch 10, turning ch to the right, insert hook in 10th ch from hook, thread over and draw through st and loop on hook, in ring make sc, h dc, 11 dc, h dc and sc, sl st at base of ring, 7 dc in same ch-15 loop, 7 dc in next ch-15 loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 36-4 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 15. 1st row: In 6th ch from hook make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (shell made) ; ch 7, in last ch make dc, ch 3 and dc. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: 9 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, shell in sp of next shell. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Shell in sp of next shell, ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 9 times, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Sc in sp, (ch 5, sc in next sp) 8 times, 5 sc in ch-3 sp, shell in sp of next shell. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: Shell in sp of next shell, ch 7, skip 2 ch-5 loops, in next loop make dc, ch 3 and dc. Ch 3, turn. Repeat 2nd to 5th rows incl. for desired length ending with the 4th row. Fasten off.

HEADING—Attach thread to 1st loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 36-5 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 24. 1st row: 3 tr in 11th ch from hook holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 5, skip 5 ch, insert hook in next ch, thread over and draw loop through, * thread over, insert hook in same place and draw loop through. Repeat from * 2 more times, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (loop-cluster made), ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 9, sc in same place as last dc. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: 15 dc in ch-9 loop, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, cluster in next loop-cluster, ch 5, loop-cluster in next cluster. Ch 10, turn. 3rd row: Cluster in next loop-cluster, ch 5, loop-cluster in next cluster, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, pc st in next dc —to make a pc st, ch 1, make 5 dc in same place, drop loop from book, insert hook in ch-1 preceding the 5 dc and draw dropped loop through; * ch 2, skip 1 dc, pc st in next dc. Repeat from * 6 more times, ch 2, pc st in top st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: * Sc in next sp (between pc sts), ch 5. Repeat from * 7 more times, dc in next dc, ch 3, cluster in next loop-cluster, ch 5, loop-cluster in next cluster. Ch 10, turn.

5th row: Cluster in next loop-cluster, ch 5, loop-cluster in next cluster, ch 3, dc in next dc. Ch 9, turn. 6th row: Dc in next dc, ch 3, cluster in next loop-cluster, ch 5, loop-cluster in next cluster. Ch 10, turn. 7th row: Cluster in loop-cluster, ch 5, loop-cluster in cluster, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 9, skip the dc-bar just made and 3 ch of sp below, sc in next ch. Ch 3, turn. 8th row: Same as 2nd row. 9th row: Same as 3rd row, making ch 2 (instead of ch-5) at end of row, sc in adjacent ch-5 loop between sc’s on previous scallop. Ch 2, turn. Repeat 4th to 9th rows incl. for desired length, ending with the 4th row. Fasten off. Now work along scalloped edge as follows: Attach thread to 2nd ch-5 loop between sc’s on 1st scallop, ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each st make 2 tr in same loop, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), * ch 10, make a 3-tr cluster in next loop. Repeat from * 4 more times, cluster in 1st free loop of next scallop, ch 10, cluster in next loop and work in this manner across. Fasten off.

HEADING—Attach thread to first ch-10 loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Filmy Edgings

. . . Adorn Pretty Undies with Handwork

No. 37-1. . . This edging is made of individual motifs joined while working.

FIRST MOTIF—Ch 8, join. Ch 1, * in ring make sc, h dc, dc, tr, dc and h dc (petal made). Repeat from * 3 more times. 2nd rnd: Sl st in 1st sc and in next 3 sts, sc in same place as last sl st, * ch 10, sc in tr of next petal. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in 1st sc made. 3rd rnd: In each ch-10 loop make 5 sc, (p, 3 sc) twice; p and 5 sc—to make a p, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from book. Sl st in 1st sc made. Fasten off.

SECOND MOTIF—Work 1st 2 rnds as for 1st motif. 3rd rnd: 5 sc in next loop, p, 3 sc in same loop, ch 1, sc in a center p of 1st motif, ch 1, sc in ch preceding joining, 3 sc in loop, p, 5 sc in same loop and complete rnd as for 1st motif. Make necessary number of motifs joining motifs at opposite p’s as 2nd motif was joined to 1st.

HEADING—1st row: Attach thread to center p of loop preceding joining, * ch 6, d tr in p of next motif immediately following joining, ch 6, d tr in p of previous motif immediately preceding joining, ch 6, sc in next free center p of next motif. Repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: * Skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 37-2 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 14. 1st row: 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch, (ch 5, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch) twice. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Sc in loop, ch 5, sc in next loop, 5 dc in sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, 5 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. 3rd row: Sl st in next 2 sts, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Sc in loop, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next loop, ch 5, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc. Ch 3, turn. 5th row: 4 dc in sc, sc in loop, ch 5, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, sc in next loop. Ch 5, turn. Repeat the 2nd to 5th rows incl. for length desired, ending with the 3rd row. Fasten off.

No. 37-3 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 8. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 3, dc in same ch. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: In ch-3 sp work dc, ch 3 and dc. Ch 7, turn. Repeat the 2nd row for length desired, having an odd number of loops along 1 long edge (this side to be used for scalloped edge), and 1 loop more on other edge.

SCALLOPS—Attach thread to 1st free loop of designated edge. 1st row: Ch 4, then holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, work 2 tr in same loop, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), then work * (ch 5, 3-tr cluster in same loop) 3 times; sc in next loop, 3-tr cluster in next loop. Repeat from * across. Turn. 2nd row: 5 sc in loop, * ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), ch 2, 5 sc in next loop. Repeat from * once more, sc in next loop, and continue thus across. Fasten off.

HEADING—Attach thread to 1st free loop at other long end. 1st row: * Ch 7, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Turn. 2nd row: * 7 sc in next sp, sc in next sc. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 37-4 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 12. 1st row: 2 dc in 6th ch from hook, ch 3, 2 dc in same place, ch 5, skip 5 ch, sc in next ch, ch 5, sc in same place. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, work 2 tr in loop, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), then work (ch 5, 3-tr cluster in same loop) 3 times; ch 5, skip next sp, in ch-3 loop work 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: In ch-3 loop work 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc, then ch 5, skip next sp, sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in same loop. Ch 4, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for length desired, ending with 2nd row. Fasten off.

No. 37-5 . . Starting at one end, ch 5. In 5th ch from hook make 2 tr holding back the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), * ch 10, sc in single loop of 10th ch from hook, ch 4, 2 tr in last sc made holding back on hook the last loop of each tr and complete cluster as before. Repeat from * for desired length. Do not fasten off but work scallop along one long side as follows: Ch 5, * in next ch-10 loop make 5 dc, ch 5 and 5 dc; 7 sc in next ch-10 loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 37-6 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: 2 tr in 5th ch from hook holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), * ch 8, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), ch 5, make a 3-tr cluster in same place as last cluster, skip 5 ch, cluster in next ch. Repeat from * across, ending with a cluster in same place as last cluster. Fasten off.

No. 37-7 . . . Starting at narrow end, * ch 10, 3 tr in 10th ch from hook holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (3-tr cluster made), ch 4, in 4th ch from hook make a 2-tr cluster. Repeat from * for desired length ending with a ch-10 and a 3-tr cluster. Do not break off, but turn and work scallops as follows: Sl st in 1st ch of loop, sl st in loop, ch 4, in loop make (cluster, ch 5) twice, * 3 tr in same loop and 3 tr in next loop holding back on hook the last loop of each of 6 tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 5, cluster in same loop as last 3 tr of cluster, ch 5. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Nos. 37-8; 37-9—Directions on page 127

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. . . A Touch of Glamour to Neckwear

No. 38-1. . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Sc in 2nd and each following ch across. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: * Skip 7 sc, in next sc make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (shell made) ; ch 7, skip 7 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: * Sc in next sp, ch 7, shell in sp of next shell, ch 7, sc in next sp, ch 3. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 38-2 . . Make a chain slightly longer than length desired. 1st row: Holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, work 3 tr in 10th ch from hook, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made). * Ch 5, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 5, skip 3 ch, cluster in next ch. Repeat from * across, ending with cluster, ch 2, skip 3 ch, dc in next ch. Turn. 2nd row: * Ch 10, sc in next sp, ch 3, sc in next sp. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 10, sc in last sp. Turn. 3rd row: * 5 sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), work (3 sc in same loop, p) twice; 5 sc in same loop, 3 sc in next sp. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 38-3 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Sc in 4th ch from hook, * ch 7, skip 3 ch ; holding back on hook the last loop of each st, tr in next 5 ch, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 7, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Turn. 2nd row: St st in 1st ch, sc in loop, * ch 7, sc in ch-7 loop, ch 5, sc in next ch-7 loop, ch 7, sc in next ch-3 loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 38-4 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 12. 1st row: Dc in 7th ch from hook, * ch 20, dc in 7th ch from hook. Repeat from * until piece measures about twice the length desired. Ch 6, turn. 2nd row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch, * sc in ring, then working in same ring work (h dc, dc, tr, dc, h dc and sc) 3 times; sc in next 5 ch, skip 3 ch, sc in next 5 ch. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last 5 ch. Do not fasten off but work heading as follows: 1st row: Ch 4, then holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, work 3 tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), * ch 4, skip 1 ch of ch-3 loop, sc in next ch, ch 4, cluster in next ring. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in turning ch. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, * ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 38-5 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, 2 dc in same place holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), * ch 3, skip 5 ch, in next ch make a cluster, ch 2 and a cluster. Repeat from * across. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: * 3 tr in ch-2 sp (between clusters) holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 5, sc in tip of cluster, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 5, sc in top st of turning ch. Fasten off.

No. 38-6 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (the number of sc’s should be a multiple of 12 plus 1). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: * Skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, tr in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, d tr in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, tr in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 38-7 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Sc in 16th ch from hook, sc in each of next 4 ch, * ch 15, sc in each of next 5 ch. Repeat from * across. Ch 8, turn. 2nd row: * 3 sc in ch-15 loop, ch 3, 3 sc in next ch-15 loop, ch 8, sc in 3rd sc of 5-sc group of previous row, ch 8. Repeat from * across, ending row with ch 3, 3 sc in ch-15 loop. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: * Sc in each of 3 sc, ch 5, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in ch-8 loop, ch 2, sc in next ch-8 loop. Repeat from * across, ending row with sc in each of 3 sc, sc in ch-8 loop. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: * Sc in each of 4 sc, 7 sc in ch-5 loop, sc in each of 4 sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp. Repeat from * across, ending row with sc in each of 3 sc. Fasten off.

No. 38-8 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, * ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (p made), sc in next 2 ch, ch 9, turn, sc in 3rd sc following p, turn, in ch-9 loop make 5 sc, p, 3 sc, p and 5 sc; sc in next 5 ch. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 38-9 . . . Starting at narrow edge, ch 16. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, (ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch) 4 times. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 3 times. Ch 7, turn. 3rd row: (Dc in next dc, ch 1) 4 times, skip 1 st of turning ch, dc in next st. Ch 4, turn. 4th row: Tr at base of ch-4, ch 3, skip 1 dc, in next dc make 2 tr holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook. Ch 11, turn. 5th row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, dc in tip of cluster, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, dc in next tr. Ch 4, turn. Repeat 2nd to 5th rows incl. for desired length, ending with the 3rd row. Fasten off.

Nos. 38-10; 38-11; 38-12—Directions on page 127

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. . . Make Trousseau Linens Memorable

No. 39-1. . . Ch 18. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 5 ch (2 bls), ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (lacet), dc in 3 ch (bl). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 3 dc (1 bl over bl), ch 5, dc in next dc (bar over lacet), dc in 5 dc, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 8, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 4 ch, dc in next dc (2 bls increased), ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (lacet over bls), ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, dc in next dc (lacet over bar). Dc in 2 dc, dc in top st of turning ch. Starting with 4th row follow chart until 8th row is completed. Turn. 9th row: Sl st across 2 bls (2 bls decreased), follow 9th row of chart across. Ch 3, turn. Now follow chart to top. Repeat chart for desired length. Fasten off.

No. 39-2 . . . Ch 27. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 23 ch (8 bis). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 15 dc (5 bls), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp over bl), make another sp, dc in 2 dc, then make a foundation dc as follows: Thread over, insert hook in top of turning ch and draw a loop through ; thread over and draw through 1 loop (1 ch st made to be used as a foundation st for next dc); complete dc in usual way. Make 5 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (2 bls increased). Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: 1 bl, 5 sps, 4 bls. Ch 3, turn. Starting with 4th row follow chart until 13th row is complete. Ch 3, turn. 14th row: 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls (1 bl decreased). Turn. 15th row: Sl st across 1st bl (1 bl decreased), follow chart across to finish row. Now follow chart to top. Repeat chart for length desired. Fasten off.

No. 39-3 . . . Ch 45. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 8 ch (3 bls), ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (1 sp), dc in 6 ch (2 bls), 1 sp, 2 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 3 dc (bl over bl), ch 5, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc (a bar), 1 bl, ch 5, skip 3 dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl over sp), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp over bl), make 4 more sps, dc in 2 dc; then make a foundation dc as follows: Thread over, insert hook in top st of turning ch and draw a loop through ; thread over and draw through 1 loop (1 ch st made to be used as a foundation st for next dc); complete dc in usual way. Make 5 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (2 bls increased). Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: 2 bls, 3 sps, 4 bls, ch 5, skip 1 bl and 2 ch, dc in next ch (bar), 1 sp, 1 bl, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next 4 dc. Ch 3, turn. Starting with 4th row follow chart until 16th row is complete. 17th row: Sl st across 1st bl (1 bl decreased), 2 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, I sp, 4 bars, 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. Now follow chart to top. Repeat chart for length desired. Fasten off.

CHARTS

A Trio of Attractive Designs

No. 40-1 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Dc in 7th ch from hook, * (skip 1 ch, dc in next ch) twice, ch 3, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Turn. 2nd row: Sl st in next ch, sc in sp, ch 3, sc in same sp, * ch 5, in next ch-3 sp make sc, ch 3 and sc. Repeat from * across. 3rd row: Sl st in next ch, sc in ch-3 loop, * ch 4, tr in ch-5 loop, ch 4, sc in ch-3 loop. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: 5 sc in ch-4 sp, * ch 5, 5 sc in each of next 2 ch-4 sps. Repeat from * across, ending with 5 sc in last ch-4 sp. Fasten off.

No. 40-2 . . Make a loose chain slightly longer than length desired. 1st row: Holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, make 2 tr in 5th ch from hook, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made). * Skip 6 ch, make a 3-tr cluster in next ch, ch 7, make a 3-tr cluster in same place as last cluster. Repeat from * across, ending with skip 6 ch, cluster in next ch. Turn. 2nd row: Sc in tip of next cluster, 11 sc in each loop across, sc in tip of last cluster. Turn. 3rd row: Sl st in next 6 sc, ch 5, tr at base of ch-5, (ch 1, tr in same place) 5 times; * tr in center sc of next loop, (ch 1, tr in same place) 6 times. Repeat from across. Turn. 4th row: * Sc in next sp, (ch 5, sc in next sp) 5 times. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

No. 40-3 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than length desired. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (number of sc must be a multiple of 14 plus 4). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next 3 sc, * ch 5, skip 4 sc, dc in next 2 sc, ch 5, skip 4 sc, dc in next 4 sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: Skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, * ch 5, skip next sp and 1 dc, work dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in same place, ch 5, skip next sp, then holding back the last loop of each dc on hook, work dc in next dc and in last dc of same dc-group, thread over and draw through all loops on hook. Repeat from * across. Ch 6, turn. 4th row: * In next ch-2 sp work tr, ch 3, d tr, ch 3 and tr; then ch 5, sc in top of joined dc’s, ch 5. Repeat from * across, ending with sc at top of turning ch. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 117

No. 32-5 . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across (number of dc’s must be a multiple of 17). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next 4 dc, * ch 3, skip 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in 10 dc. Repeat from * across ending with ch 3, skip 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in 4 dc, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 2 dc, * ch 3, skip 2 dc and ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip ch 3 and 2 dc, dc in 6 dc. Repeat from * across ending with ch 3, skip 2 dc and ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip ch 3 and 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc in top of turning ch. Ch 6, turn. 4th row: Skip 2 dc and ch 3, dc in 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in center st of ch-3 below, ch 3, dc in 3 dc, * ch 3, skip ch 3 and 2 dc, dc in 2 dc, ch 3, dc in 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in center st of ch-3 below, ch 3, dc in 3 dc. Repeat from * across ending with ch 3, skip ch 3 and 2 dc, dc in top of turning ch. Turn. 5th row: Sl st to center st of ch-3 sp, ch 4, a 3-tr cluster in center st of same sp—to make a 3-tr cluster, holding back on book last loop of each tr, make 3 tr in same place, thread over and draw through all loops on book, * (ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, 3-tr cluster in next ch-3 sp) 3 times; make a 3-tr cluster in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * across ending with (ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, 3-tr cluster in next ch-3 sp) 3 times. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 117

No. 32-6 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 18. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch, skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, ch 5, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, d tr in last sc, ch 10, sc at base of d tr. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: 18 sc in loop, sc in d tr. Ch 3, turn. Skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, (ch 3, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc) 8 times. Ch 3, turn. Sc in loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times, 5 dc in sc, sc in next loop, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Dc in next dc, ch 5, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, skip next loop, dc in next loop. Ch 1, turn. 5th row: 5 sc in loop, 5 dc in sc, sc in next loop, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 6th row: Dc in next dc, ch 5, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. 7th row: Same as 5th row. Ch 5, turn. 8th row: Same as 2nd row. Ch 1, turn. 9th row: 18 sc in loop, sc in d tr. Ch 3, turn. Skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, (ch 3, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc) 8 times; ch 1, sc in first loop of previous scallop (the same loop where dc was worked), ch 1, turn. Sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times; 5 dc in sc, sc in next loop, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. Repeat the 4th to 9th rows incl. for length desired. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 117

No. 32-7 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 11 loosely. 1st row: In 7th ch from hook make 3 dc, ch 2 and 1 dc, (skip 1 ch, in next ch make 3 dc, ch 2 and 1 dc) twice. Ch 6, turn. 2nd row: (In next ch-2 sp make 3 dc, ch 2 and 1 dc) 3 times. Ch 6, turn. Repeat 2nd row for length desired. Do not fasten off but work along top edge as follows: * ch 5, sc in next end loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

SCALLOP—1st row: Attach thread in 1st end loop on opposite side, ch 5 (to count as ch 1 and tr), in same loop make 6 tr with ch-1 between, * ch 1. sc in next loop, ch 1, in next loop make 7 tr with ch 1 between. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in 1st ch-1 sp, * (ch 5, sc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times; sc in 3 ch-1 sps. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 118

No. 33-6 . . . Ch 18. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 5 ch (2 bls made), ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (a sp made), make 2 more sps. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc (2 sps over 2 sps), 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl over sp), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, (sp over bl), ch 2, skip 2 dc, make a foundation dc as follows: Thread over, insert hook in top st of turning ch and draw a loop through; thread over and draw through 1 loop (1 ch st made, to be used as a foundation st for next dc); complete dc in usual manner. Make 2 more foundation dc and 1 dc in the usual way (1 bl increased). Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 3 dc (bl over bl), 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: 3 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. 5th row: 1 bl, 5 sps. Ch 5, turn. 6th row: 4 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. 7th row: 1 bl, 4 sps. Ch 5, turn. 8th row: 3 sps, 1 bl. Turn. 9th row: Sl st across 3 sts, ch 3, finish bl, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. 10th row: 2 sps, 1 bl. Ch 8, turn. 11th row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 4 ch (2 bls increased), 3 sps. Ch 5, turn. 2nd to 11th rows incl. constitute pattern. Repeat pattern for length desired. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 118

No. 33-7 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 10. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 8 ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each of 9 sc across. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 4, turn. 4th row: Holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, work 2 tr in 1st sc and 3 tr in last sc, then thread over and draw through all loops on hook (joined cluster made), ch 4, then holding back the last loop of each tr on hook make 2 tr at tip of joined cluster, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (3-tr cluster made), ch 8, make another 3-tr cluster in same place as last cluster, ch 12, skip next cluster, sl st at base of next cluster (1st sc of 3rd row). Ch 1, turn. 5th row: 4 sc in loop, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made) then work (3 sc in same loop, p) twice; 4 sc in same loop, sc at tip of cluster, sc in next 8 ch. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd to 5th rows incl. for length desired, ending with 3rd row, then work heading as follows: 1st row: * Ch 3, sc at tip of next cluster, ch 7, sc at base of next cluster. Repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Skip 1 st, dc in next st, * ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 118

No. 33-8 . . . Starting at narrow end, * ch 5, 2 tr in 5th ch from hook holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 5, 2 tr in 5th ch from hook holding back the last loop of each tr and complete cluster as before, ch 5, make a 3-tr cluster in same place as last cluster was made, ch 5, make a 2-tr cluster in same place as last cluster, ch 4, sc in same place as last cluster, ch 4, make a 2-tr cluster in same place as last cluster. Repeat from * for desired length. Do not break off.

HEADING—1st row: Ch 5, make a 3-tr cluster in same place as last cluster, * ch 5, sc in single loop at base of next cluster, ch 5, make a 3-tr cluster at base of next cluster. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 5, sc at base of 1st cluster made. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: * Dc in each of next 2 sps holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 4, make a 3-tr cluster in same place as next sc, ch 4. Repeat from * across, ending with a 3-tr cluster in tip of last cluster. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 118

No. 33-9 .. Make a loose chain slightly longer than length desired. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 3 ch, * ch 3, dc in next 8 ch. Repeat from * across ending with 5 dc. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: * In next ch-3 loop make 7 tr with ch 2 between: Repeat from * across ending with dc in top of turning ch. Turn. 3rd row: * Ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * across ending with sc in top of turning ch. Fasten off.

No. 34-4 Illustrated on page 119

Ch 3, turn. 4th row: 15 dc in ch-10 loop, dc in next sc, (ch 2, skip 2 sc, dc in next sc) 3 times. Ch 1, turn. 5th row: Sc in 1st dc, (2 sc in sp, sc in next dc) 3 times. Ch 1, turn. 6th row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. 7th row: Sc in each sc across, ch 10, skip 7 dc in previous loop, sc in next dc. Ch 3, turn. Repeat 4th to 7th rows incl. for desired length, ending with the 4th row. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 119

No. 34-5 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 8. 1st row: In 8th ch from hook make 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc. Ch 9, turn. 2nd row: In ch-3 sp make 2 dc, ch 10 and 2 dc. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: In ch-10 loop make 17 dc, sc in ch-9 loop. Turn. 4th row: * Ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * 4 more times (5 ch-5 loops). Ch 7, turn. 5th row: In 1st ch-5 loop make 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc. Ch 9, turn. Repeat 2nd to 5th rows incl. for desired length ending with the 4th row. Do not break off and do not turn work but work heading as follows: 1st row: Sc in next ch-5 loop, * ch 5, in next ch-7 loop make 3 dc holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop. Repeat from * across, ending with cluster in last loop. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Make 6 dc in each sp across. Ch 4, turn. 3rd row: * Skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 119

No. 34-6 . . . Starting at narrow end, ch 8. 1st row: In 8th ch from hook make cluster, ch 5 and cluster—to make a cluster make 2 tr in same place, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: In center st of the ch-5 between clusters make cluster, ch 5 and cluster. Ch 7, turn. Repeat the second row until piece measures a little longer than desired length (piece has a tendency to shorten when heading is worked). Do not break off, but work heading as follows: Sc in next ch-7 loop, * ch 10, sc in next ch-7 loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

SCALLOPED EDGE—1st row: Attach thread to first ch-7 loop (at opposite side of heading) ch 6 (to count as tr and ch-2), in same ch-7 loop make 4 tr with ch-2 between. In each following ch-7 loop make 5 tr with ch-2 between. Turn. 2nd row: Sc in sp, * (ch 5, sc in next sp) 3 times; sc in same sp as last sc, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 120

No. 35-3 . . . Ch 36. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 5 ch (2 bls made), ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (1 sp made), make 7 more sps, dc in 3 ch. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 3 dc (bl over bl), ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over sp), make 5 more sps, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl over sp), make 1 more bl, ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, make a foundation dc as follows: Thread over, insert hook in top st of turning ch and draw a loop through; thread over and draw through 1 loop (1 ch st made, to be used as a foundation st for next dc); complete dc in usual manner. Make 5 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (2 bls increased). Ch 8, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch, dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (a lacet), ch 5, dc in next dc (bar over lacet), make another lacet, 2 bls, 4 sps, 1 bl. Follow chart until 6th row is completed. 7th row: Sl st across 1 bl (1 bl decreased), follow chart across. Now follow chart to top. Repeat chart for length desired. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 120

No. 35-4. . . Starting at narrow end, ch 23. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (lacet) ; (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 3 times. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc (bar), ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in center of bar, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: Dc in 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 3 dc, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in center of bar, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice; ch 2, dc in 4 dc, ch 2, dc in 3 dc, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 6th row: Dc in 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 4 dc, ch 2, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 7th row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in center of bar, ch 2, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 3 times; dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 8th row: Dc in 3 dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in 4 dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in dc, 2 dc in sp, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in top of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 9th row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in center of bar, ch 2, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 3 times. Ch 5, turn. The 2nd to 9th rows constitute pattern. Repeat pattern for length desired. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 122

No. 37-8 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each following ch across. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: 3 tr at base of turning ch holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 7, make a 4-tr cluster in same place as last cluster was made, * skip 6 sc, in next sc make two 4-tr clusters with ch-7 between. Repeat from * across. Turn. 3rd row: In each loop make (3 sc, p) 3 times and 3 sc—to make a p, ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 122

No. 37-9 . . . Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each following ch across. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next 2 sc, * ch 5, skip 3 sc, tr in next 2 sc, ch 5, skip 3 sc, dc in next 3 sc. Repeat from * across, ending with 3 dc. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: 3 dc in next sp, * ch 5, 2 d tr in each tr holding back on hook the last loop of each d tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 5, 3 dc in each of next 2 sps. Repeat from * across, ending with 3 dc in last sp, ch 3, sc in top st of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: 2 sc in 1st ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 dc, * 7 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, 7 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next 6 dc. Repeat from * across, ending with 3 sc in last ch-3 sp. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 123

No. 38-10 . . Make a chain slightly longer than length desired. 1st row: Dc in 5th ch from hook, * ch 5, skip 5 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Turn. 2nd row: Sc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, * ch 9, sc in same sp, (ch 3, sc in next sp) twice. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last sp. Turn. 3rd row: Sc in ch-3 loop, * 3 sc in next loop, (ch 5, 3 sc in same loop) 3 times; sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 123

No. 38-11 . . Make a chain slightly longer than length desired. 1st row: Holding back the last loop of each dc on hook, work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made) ; ch 5, skip 5 ch, 3-dc cluster in next ch. Repeat from * across, ending with a cluster, and having an odd number of sps. Turn. 2nd row: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 4, * skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, ch 6, sc in next sp, ch 6, skip 1 ch of next sp, dc in next ch, ch 1. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in next ch-1 sp, * 4 sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook (p made), 6 sc in same loop, 6 sc in next loop, p, 4 sc in same loop, sc in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Illustrated on page 123

No. 38-12 . . Starting at one narrow end, ch 12. 1st row: Sc in 8th ch from hook, ch 5, skip 3 ch, in next ch make dc, ch 3 and dc. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: 9 dc in ch-3 sp, sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in next loop. Ch 7, turn. 3rd row: Sc in next loop, ch 5, in center dc of next dc-group make dc, ch 3 and dc. Ch 3, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for desired length. Fasten off.

Simple Crochet Stitches

No. 1—Chain Stitch (CH) Form a loop on thread insert hook on loop and pull thread through tightening threads. Thread over hook and pull through last chain made. Continue chains for length desired.

No. 2—Slip Stitch (SL ST) Make a chain the desired length. Skip one chain, * insert hook in next chain, thread over hook and pull through stitch and loop on hook. Repeat from *. This stitch is used in joining and whenever an invisible stitch is required.

No. 3—Single Crochet (S C) Chain for desired length. skip 1 ch, * insert hook in next ch, thread over hook and pull through ch. There are now 2 loops on hook, thread over hook and pull through both loops, repeat from *. For succeeding rows of s c, ch 1, turn insert hook in top of next st taking up both threads and continue same as first row.

No. 4—Short Double Crochet (S D C) Ch for desired length thread over hook, insert hook in 3rd st from hook, draw thread through (3 loops on hook), thread over and draw through all three loops on hook. For succeeding rows, ch 2, turn.

No. 5—Double Crochet (D C) Ch for desired length, thread over hook, insert hook in 4th st from hook, draw thread through (3 loops on hook) thread over hook and pull through 2 loops thread over hook and pull through 2 loops. Succeeding rows, ch 3, turn and work next d c in 2nd d c of previous row. The ch 3 counts as 1 d c.

No. 6—Treble Crochet (TR C) Ch for desired length, thread over hook twice insert hook in 5th ch from hook draw thread through (4 loops on hook) thread over hook pull through 2 loops thread over, pull through 2 loops, thread over, pull through 2 loops. For succeeding rows ch 4, turn and work next tr c in 2nd tr c of previous row. The ch 4 counts as 1 tr c.

No. 7—Double Treble Crochet (D TR C) Ch for desired length thread over hook 3 times insert in 6th ch from hook (5 loops on hook) and work off 2 loops at a time same as tr c. For succeeding rows ch 5 turn and work next d tr c in 2nd d tr c of previous row. The ch 5 counts as 1 d tr c.

No. 8—Rib Stitch. Work this same as single crochet but insert hook in back loop of stitch only. This is sometimes called the slipper stitch.

No. 9—Picot (P) There are two methods of working the picot. (A) Work a single crochet in the foundation, ch 3 or 4 sts depending on the length of picot desired, sl st in top of s c made. (B) Work an s c, ch 3 or 4 for picot and s c in same space. Work as many single crochets between picots as desired.

No. 10—Open or Filet Mesh (O M.) When worked on a chain work the first d c in 8th ch from hook * ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in next st, repeat from *. Succeeding rows ch 5 to turn, d c in d c, ch 2, d c in next d c, repeat from *.

No. 11—Block or Solid Mesh (S M) Four double crochets form 1 solid mesh and 3 d c are required for each additional solid mesh. Open mesh and solid mesh are used in Filet Crochet.

No. 12—Slanting Shell St. Ch for desired length, work 2 d c in 4th st from hook, skip 3 sts, sl st in next st, * ch 3, 2 d c in same st with sl st, skip 3 sts, sl st in next st. Repeat from *. 2nd Row. Ch 3, turn 2 d c in sl st, sl st in 3 ch loop of shell in previous row, * ch 3, 2 d c in same space, sl st in next shell, repeat from *.

No. 13—Bean or Pop Corn Stitch. Work 3 d c in same space, drop loop from hook insert hook in first d c made and draw loop through, ch 1 to tighten st.

No. 14—Cross Treble Crochet. Ch for desired length, thread over twice, insert in 5th st from hook, * work off two loops, thread over, skip 2 sts, insert in next st and work off all loops on needle 2 at a time, ch 2, d c in center to complete cross. Thread over twice, insert in next st and repeat from *.

No. 15—Cluster Stitch. Work 3 or 4 tr c in same st always retaining the last loop of each tr c on needle, thread over and pull through all loops on needle.

No. 16—Lacet St. Ch for desired length, work 1 s c in 10th st from hook, ch 3 skip 2 sts, 1 d c in next st, * ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in next st, ch 3, skip 2 sts 1 d c in next st, repeat from * to end of row, 2nd row, d c in d c, ch 5 d c in next d c.

No. 17—Knot Stitch (Sometimes Called Lovers Knot St.) Ch for desired length, * draw a ¼ inch loop on hook, thread over and pull through ch, s c in single loop of st, draw another ¼ inch loop, s c into loop, skip 4 sts, s c in next st, repeat from *. To turn make ⅜” knots, * s c in loop at right of s c and s c in loop at left of s c of previous row, 2 knot sts and repeat from *.

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Introduction

DOILIES

TABLECLOTHS, LUNCHEON SETS AND PLACEMATS

BEDSPREADS

EDGINGS