STAR BOOK No. 98 10 CENTS
DOILIES • HOT PLATE MATS • PIN CUSHIONS • POT HOLDERS • NAPKIN HOLDERS • CHAIR BACKS
The American Thread Company
260 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK 13, N. Y.
Copyright 1953, The American Thread Co., Inc.
Printed in U. S. A.
| CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS | |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| s c | Single Crochet |
| s d c | Short Double Crochet |
| d c | Double Crochet |
| tr c | Treble Crochet |
| d tr c | Double Treble Crochet |
| tr tr c | Treble Treble Crochet |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| st | Stitch |
| sts | Stitches |
An Asterisk (*) indicates that the instructions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times plus the original. ** Are used in the same way.
18 INCHES IN DIAMETER
Ch 10, join to form a ring, ch 4 and work 31 tr c in ring, join in 4th st of ch.
2nd Round. Ch 4 (always count as part of 1st cluster st at beginning of each round), 2 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, * ch 3, skip 1 tr c, cluster st in next tr c (cluster st: 3 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), repeat from * all around, ch 3, join in top of 1st cluster st.
3rd Round. Ch 4, cluster st in same space, * ch 2, tr c over next loop, ch 2, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * all around ending with ch 2, tr c over last loop, ch 2, join.
4th Round. Ch 4, cluster st in same space, * ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, join.
5th Round. Repeat 4th round but having ch 4 between cluster sts and tr c’s.
6th Round. Repeat 4th round but having ch 5 between cluster sts and tr c’s.
7th Round. Ch 4, cluster st in same space, ch 3, cluster st in same space (cluster st shell), * ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ch 4, cluster st shell in next cluster st, repeat from * all around ending with ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ch 4, join.
8th Round. Ch 4, cluster st in same space, * ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st of same cluster st shell, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, cluster st in 1st cluster st of next cluster st shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 3, join.
9th Round. Ch 4, cluster st in same space, * ch 9, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 3, join.
10th Round. Ch 4, cluster st in same space, ch 6, sl st in 6th st from hook for picot, * ch 13, s c in 6th st from hook to form picot, ch 7, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 6, sl st in 6th st from hook for picot, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * all around, ending to correspond, join.
11th Round. Sl st into picot, ch 4, cluster st shell in same picot, * ch 5, 6 tr c in next picot, ch 5, cluster st shell in next picot, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join. All shells are cluster st shells and will be referred to as shells for remainder of doily.
12th Round. Sl st into center of shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 5, s c in 1st tr c, * ch 6, s c in next tr c, repeat from * 4 times (pineapple), ch 5, shell in center of next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.
13th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 6, skip 1 loop, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 6, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 6, join.
14th Round. Same as last round but having 3 loops across each pineapple.
15th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ch 3, cluster st in same space, ** ch 6, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 6, 3 cluster sts with ch 3 between each cluster st in center of next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
16th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, * ch 9, s c in 6th st from hook for picot, ch 3, shell in next ch 3 loop, ch 6, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, ch 6, s c in next loop, ch 6, shell in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.
17th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, * ch 5, 7 tr c in next picot, ch 5, shell in next shell, ch 6, s c in last loop of pineapple, ch 6, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.
18th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 5, s c in next tr c, * ch 6, s c in next tr c, repeat from * 5 times, ch 5, shell in next shell, ch 6, s c in next s c, ch 6, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
19th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 6, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 6, shell in next shell, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
20th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, * ch 6, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, work 4-ch 6 loops across pineapple, ch 6, shell in next shell, ch 1, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.
21st Round. Same as last round but having 3 loops across each pineapple and ch 2 between shells.
22nd Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 6, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 6, shell in next shell, ch 9, s c in 6th st from hook for picot, ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
23rd Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, * ch 6, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, ch 6, s c in next loop, ch 6, shell in next shell, ch 6, 8 tr c in next picot, ch 6, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.
24th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 6, s c in last loop of pineapple, ch 6, shell in next shell, ch 6, s c in 1st tr c, * ch 6, s c in next tr c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 6, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
25th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 6, s c in next s c, ch 6, shell in next shell, ch 7, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 7, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
26th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, * ch 2, shell in next shell, ch 8, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, then work 5-ch 6 loops across pineapple, ch 8, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.
27th Round. Same as last round but having 4 loops across each pineapple and ch 4 between shells.
28th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, * ch 12, s c in 8th st from hook for picot, ch 4, shell in next shell, ch 8, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, work 3-ch 6 loops across pineapple, ch 8, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.
29th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, * ch 4, 4 cluster sts with ch 2 between each cluster st in next picot, ch 4, shell in next shell, ch 8, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, work 2-ch 6 loops across pineapple, ch 8, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.
30th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, * ch 2, tr c in next loop, ch 2, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, ch 4, shell in next shell, ch 8, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, ch 6, s c in next loop, ch 8, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
31st Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, * ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, ch 4, shell in next shell, ch 8, s c in remaining loop of pineapple, ch 8, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
32nd Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, * ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ch 4, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, ch 4, shell in next shell, ch 8, s c in next s c, ch 8, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
33rd Round. Sl st into shell, ch 4, shell in same space, ** ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, * ch 5, tr c in next tr c, ch 5, cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from * twice, ch 5, shell in next shell, ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.
(continuation from page 15)
34th Round. Start of 1st point, sl st to center of shell, * ch 7, cluster st in next cluster st, ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ch 4, 2 tr c cluster st in next cluster st (2 tr c cluster st: 2 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), ** ch 4, turn, 1 tr c in same space, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c cluster st in next cluster st, ch 4, turn, 2 tr c cluster st in same space, ch 2, tr c in next tr c, ch 2, 2 tr c cluster st in next 2 tr c cluster st, ch 4, turn, 1 tr c in same space, 3 tr c cluster st in next cluster st, ch 1, turn, sl st in top of cluster st just made, ch 6, sl st in same space for picot (top of point), ch 4 and working down side of point, sl st in base of the 2 tr c cluster st, * ch 4, sl st in base of next cluster st, repeat from * twice.
2nd Point. Ch 4 (counts as part of 1st cluster st), cluster st in same space as last sl st, ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ch 4, 2 tr c cluster st in next cluster st, repeat from ** to end of 1st point.
3rd Point. Work same as 2nd point finishing the picot at top of point, then ch 4 and working down side of point, sl st in base of 2 tr c cluster st, ch 4, sl st in base of next cluster st, ch 4, sl st in base of next cluster st, tr c in base of next cluster st, ch 7, s c in center of next shell of 33rd round, ch 4, tr c in loop at top of pineapple, ch 6, sl st in top of tr c just made for picot, tr c in same space, ch 4, s c in center of next shell, repeat from 1st * of 34th round 15 times, cut thread.
Pillowcase with Motif Insert and Edge directions on page 6
Ch 18, d c in 8th st from hook, ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, 2 d c in next st, ch 2, 2 d c in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, d c in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, d c in last st, ch 5, turn.
2nd Row. D c in next d c, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c (shell) in next loop, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, d c in next d c, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of end ch, ch 8, turn.
3rd Row. D c in 1st d c, ch 2, d c in next d c, ch 2, shell in shell, ch 2, d c in next d c, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.
4th Row. D c in next d c, ch 2, shell in shell, ch 2, d c in next d c, ch 2, d c in next d c, 6 d c in the ch 8 loop, ch 4, 7 d c in same loop, ch 3, turn.
5th Row. 1 d c in each of the next 6 d c, 7 d c in the ch 4 loop, 1 d c in each of the next 7 d c, ch 2, d c in next d c, ch 2, shell in shell, ch 2, d c in next d c, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.
6th Row. D c in next d c, ch 2, shell in shell, ch 2, d c in next d c, ch 2, d c in next d c, * ch 2, skip 1 d c of scallop, d c in next d c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 2, d c in same space, * ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in next st, repeat from * 4 times, ch 1, turn.
7th Row. 2 s c in 1st mesh, ch 2, sl st in top of last s c for picot, s c in same mesh, * 2 s c in next mesh, ch 2, sl st in top of last s c for picot, s c in same mesh, repeat from * 9 times, sl st in next d c, ch 5, d c in next d c, ch 2, shell in shell, ch 2, d c in next d c, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.
(continuation from page 6)
8th Row. D c in next d c, ch 2, shell in shell, ch 2, d c in next d c, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 8, turn. Repeat the 3rd, 4th, and 5th rows once.
12th Row. D c in next d c, ch 2, shell in shell, ch 2, d c in next d c, ch 2, d c in next d c, * ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in next d c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 2, d c in same space, * ch 2, skip 1 d c, d c in next st, repeat from * 4 times, join in 3rd free picot from top of previous scallop, ch 1, turn.
13th Row. Same as 7th row. Repeat from 8th row until edge is long enough to fit around lower edge of pillowcase. Sew in position.
Ch 14, join to form a ring, ch 6, 2 d c in next st of ring, 2 d c in next st, * ch 3, skip 1 st, 2 d c in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * once, ch 7, turn.
2nd Row. Thread over hook, insert in next loop, pull loop through, thread over and work off 2 loops, thread over hook, insert in next d c, pull loop through, thread over and work off 2 loops, thread over and work off all loops at one time, * ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * once, ch 3, thread over hook, insert in next d c, pull loop through, thread over and work off 2 loops, thread over hook, insert in next loop, pull loop through, thread over and work off 2 loops, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ch 2, d c in end loop, ch 6, turn.
3rd Row. Skip the ch 2 loop, 4 d c in next loop, * ch 3, 4 d c in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 7, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows for desired length omitting ch 7 at end of last row of work and do not turn.
Next Row. Working across lower edge, s c in 1st ch 7 loop, s d c in same loop (s d c: thread over hook, insert in loop, pull loop through, thread over and work off all loops at one time), 2 d c in same loop, ch 3, sl st in last d c for picot, 3 d c in same loop, ch 3, sl st in last d c for picot, 1 d c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in same loop, * in next ch 7 loop work 1 s c, 1 s d c, 2 d c, ch 3 picot, 3 d c, ch 3 picot, 1 d c, 1 s d c, 1 s c, repeat from * across row, do not turn.
Next Row. Sl st to 1st loop at top of work, ch 1, 3 s c in same space, * 3 s c over next d c, 4 s c in next loop, repeat from * across row, cut thread. Sew edging to pillowcase.
Each motif measures about 5¼ inches.
25 motifs, 5 x 5 are required for a cloth measuring about 28 inches x 28 inches.
FLOWER: With Buttercup, ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 23 d c in ring, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.
2nd Round. Attach Green in any d c, s c in same space, ch 3, s c in same space (picot), * 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c, ch 3, s c in same space with last s c, repeat from * 6 times, ending with 1 s c in each of the last 2 d c, join, cut thread.
3rd Round. Attach Red in center of space between picots, ch 11, d c between next 2 picots, * ch 8, d c between next 2 picots, repeat from * 5 times, ending with ch 8, sl st in 3rd st of ch.
4th Round. In next loop work 1 s c, 1 s d c (s d c: thread over hook, insert in st, pull through, thread over and work off all loops at one time), 8 d c, 1 s d c, 1 s c, in next loop work 1 s c, 1 s d c, 4 d c, ch 3, sl st in top of last d c for picot, 4 d c, 1 s d c, 1 s c, repeat from beginning all around, join, cut thread.
(continuation from page 7)
LEAF: With Green, ch 15, s c in 5th st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 9 sts of ch, 2 s c, ch 2, 2 s c in end ch, working on other side of ch, 1 s c in each of the next 10 sts, * ch 5, turn, skip 2 s c, working in back loop of sts only throughout, 1 s c in each of the next 10 s c, 2 s c, ch 2, 2 s c in ch 2 loop, 1 s c in each of the next 10 s c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 5, turn, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 10 s c, 2 s c in ch 2 loop of leaf, ch 1, sl st in ch 3 loop of flower, ch 1, 2 s c in same space of leaf, 1 s c in each of the next 10 s c, sl st in next st, cut thread. Work 3 more leaves and join in same manner to flower as first leaf, skipping 1 petal of flower between leaves.
1ST ROUND OF OUTER EDGE OF MOTIF: With right side of work toward you, attach White in 6th s c on right hand side at bottom of leaf and working around leaf, ch 9, d c in ch 5 loop, ** ch 6, d c in next ch 5 loop, * ch 6, d c in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * twice, ch 6, d c in same loop, * ch 6, d c in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 6, skip 5 s c of same leaf, d c in next s c, ch 6, d c in center of flower petal, ch 6, and working up side of next leaf, d c in 6th s c, ch 6, d c in next ch 5 loop, repeat from ** twice, * ch 6, d c in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 6, d c in same space, ch 6, d c in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 6, skip 5 s c of same leaf, d c in next s c, ch 6, d c in center of petal of flower, ch 6, join in 3rd st of ch.
2nd Round. Sl st into loop, ch 3, d c in same loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, * ch 3, 2 d c, ch 3, 2 d c (shell) in next loop, repeat from * 9 times, ch 3, s c in next loop, s c in next loop, ch 3, shell in next loop, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join.
3rd Round. Sl st into shell, ch 3, 1 d c, ch 3, 2 d c in same shell, ** ch 3, shell in next shell, * ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from * twice, ch 5, shell in next shell, ch 5, shell in next shell, * ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from * 3 times, ch 3, shell in next shell of next leaf, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 3, join.
4th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, d c in same shell, ch 3, sl st in top of d c just made for picot, d c in same shell, ch 3, sl st in top of last d c made for picot, d c in same shell (picot shell), * ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, work a picot shell in next shell, repeat from * 9 times, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, d c in first shell of next leaf, picot, d c in same shell, ch 1, join to center picot of last picot shell made, ch 1, slip st in top of last d c made to complete picot, d c in same shell, picot, d c in same shell, repeat from 1st all around ending to correspond and joining center picot of last picot shell to center picot of 1st picot shell, cut thread.
Work another motif in same manner, joining it to 1st motif in last row as follows: sl st into shell, work picot shell in same space, * ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, picot shell in next shell, repeat from * 4 times, * ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, 1 d c, picot, 1 d c in next shell, ch 1, join to corresponding picot of 1st motif, ch 1, complete picot, 1 d c, picot, 1 d c in same shell of 2nd motif, repeat from * once, * ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, picot shell in next shell, repeat from * twice, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, 1 d c, picot, 1 d c in next shell, ch 1, join to center picot of last picot shell, ch 1, complete picot, 1 d c, picot, 1 d c in same shell, * ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, picot shell in next shell, repeat from * once, * ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, 1 d c, picot, 1 d c in next shell, ch 1, join to corresponding picot of 1st motif, ch 1, complete picot, 1 d c, picot, 1 d c in same shell of 2nd motif, repeat from * once, finish motif same as 1st motif.
Join 3rd motif to 2nd motif and 4th motif to 3rd and 1st motifs in same manner.
JOINING MOTIF FOR SMALL OPENING: 1st Round—With Buttercup, ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 15 d c in ring, join, cut thread. Attach Red, * ch 6, skip 3 d c, s c in next d c, repeat from * 3 times.
Next Round. Work 1 s c, 1 s d c, 5 d c in next loop, ch 1, join to center picot of free picot shell, ch 1, sl st in top of last d c of small motif, 5 d c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in same loop of small motif, * 1 s c, 1 s d c, 5 d c in next loop, ch 1, join to center picot of free picot shell of next motif, ch 1, sl st in same d c of small motif, 5 d c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in same loop of small motif, repeat from * twice, join, cut thread.
DAISY JOINING MOTIF: With Buttercup, work 1st round same as for motif for small opening, join, cut thread.
Next Round. Attach White in any d c, * ch 9, sl st in center picot of free picot shell, working on ch work 1 s c in next st, 1 s d c in next st, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 tr c in next st, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 s d c in next st, 1 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c of Buttercup center, repeat from * 7 times, join, cut thread. Work 21 more large motifs, 15 small joining motifs and 38 daisy motifs, joining all in same manner.
EDGE: Attach White in joining of the 2 motifs to the right hand side before corner, ch 11, ** s c in center picot of next picot shell, * ch 7, s c in center picot of next picot shell, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, 1 tr c in joining picot of the 2 picot shells, * ch 7, s c in center picot of next picot shell, repeat from * twice, * ch 9, s c in center picot of next picot shell, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, s c in center picot of next picot shell, ch 7, s c in center picot of next picot shell, ** ch 7, tr c in joining picot of the 2 picot shells, * ch 7, s c in center picot of next picot shell, repeat from * 4 times, ch 7, tr c in joining picot between motifs, * ch 7, s c in center picot of next picot shell, repeat from * 4 times, repeat from last ** twice, ch 7, tr c in joining picot of 2 picot shells, * ch 7, s c in center picot of next picot shell, repeat from * 4 times, ch 7, tr c in joining picot between motifs, ch 7, repeat from 1st ** all around ending to correspond and joining in 4th st of ch.
2nd Round. Sl st into 2nd st of ch, ch 5, skip 1 st of ch, d c in next st, * ch 2, skip next st, d c in next st, repeat from * 19 times, ch 2, thread over hook, skip 1 st, insert hook in next st, pull through and work off 2 loops, thread over hook, skip tr c and next st of ch, insert in next st, pull through, work off 2 loops, thread over and work off all loops at one time (a 2 d c cluster), * ch 2, skip next st, d c in next st, repeat from * 40 times, ch 2, work a 2 d c cluster over next tr c inserting hook in 2nd st on either side of tr c, * ch 2, skip 1 st, d c in next st, repeat from * 20 times, ch 2, work a 2 d c cluster over next tr c inserting hook in 2nd st on either side of tr c, continue all around in same manner, joining last d c in 3rd st of ch 5.
3rd Round. Sl st to 2nd mesh, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ch 3, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch 3, cluster st in same mesh (cluster st: 3 d c in same space, keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), ch 3, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch 3, skip 1 mesh, s c in next mesh, * ch 3, skip one mesh, 3 d c cluster st in next mesh, picot, ch 3, 3 d c cluster st in same mesh, picot, ch 3, skip 1 mesh, s c in next mesh, repeat from * all around, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.
Chair back measures 16¼ inches x 11¼ inches.
Arm rests measure 7 inches x 11¼ inches.
CHAIR BACK: Ch 172, tr c in 5th st from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 sts, ch 4, 2 d c in 4th st from hook keeping last loop of each st on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time (rice st), ch 5, rice st in 4th st from hook, skip 7 sts of ch, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * 6 times, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 tr c in each of the last 2 sts, turn.
2nd Row. Ch 4 (counts as 1st tr c), tr c in next tr c, * ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 tr c, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, sl st in ch 1 between the next 2 rice sts, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 tr c, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the last 2 sts, turn.
3rd Row. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, * ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 tr c, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, ch 5, rice st in 4th st from hook, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 tr c, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the last 2 sts, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows 15 times.
(continuation from page 15)
Next Row. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr c for picot, ch 2, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr c for picot, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3 picot, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3 picot, * ch 2, tr c in next tr c, ch 3 picot, tr c in next tr c, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, sl st in ch 1 between next 2 rice sts, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, tr c in next tr c, tr c in next tr c, ch 3 picot, ch 2, tr c in next tr c, ch 3 picot, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3 picot, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3 picot, repeat from * across row ending with ch 2, tr c in next tr c, ch 3 picot, tr c in next st, cut thread. Work a row of s c across top of work.
ARM RESTS: Ch 84 and work in same manner as chair back.
(pictured on page 4)
MOTIF: With Lt. Yellow ch 9, join to form a ring, ch 3, 2 d c in same space keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, * ch 3, cluster st in ring, (cluster st: 3 d c in same space keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, join in 1st cluster st.
2nd Row. Ch 1, * 2 s c in next loop, ch 3, 2 s c in same loop, repeat from * all around, join in 1st s c, cut Yellow.
3rd Row. Attach White in ch 3 loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, * ch 4, 2 d c, ch 3, 2 d c (shell) in next ch 3 loop, ch 4, 3 d c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 4, 2 d c, ch 3, 2 d c in next loop, ch 4, join.
4th Row. Ch 3, d c in same space, ** 1 d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 4, 2 tr c in next shell keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time (2 tr c cluster st), ch 3, 2 tr c cluster st in same space, repeat from * twice, ch 4, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 4, join.
5th Row. Sl st to next d c, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ** ch 3, sl st in top of cluster st just made for picot, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in same loop, ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1 (picot loop), 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, * ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in same loop, repeat from * once, ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in same loop, ch 5, skip 1 d c, 3 d c cluster st over next 3 d c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join, cut thread.
Work a 2nd motif joining it to 1st motif in last row as follows: sl st to next d c, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, picot, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, picot loop, 2 tr c cluster st in same space, picot loop, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, * picot loop, 2 tr c cluster st in same space, repeat from * once, ch 3, join to corresponding picot of 1st motif, ch 1, sl st in 2nd st of ch to complete picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop of 2nd motif, ch 3, join to next picot of 1st motif, ch 1, complete picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in same space of 2nd motif, ch 5, skip 1 d c, 3 d c cluster st over next 3 d c, picot, ch 5, skip 1 loop of 2nd motif, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, ch 3, join to corresponding picot on same side of 1st motif, ch 1, complete picot, ch 1, 2 tr c in same space of 2nd motif, ch 3, join to next picot of 1st motif, ch 1, complete picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop of 2nd motif, finish motif same as 1st motif. Join all motifs in same manner having 3 motifs in 1st row, 2 motifs in 2nd row and 1 motif in 3rd row.
EDGE: Having scallops facing downward, attach Yellow in picot over the 3 d c cluster st to right hand side of corner of top motif, ch 4, s c in same picot, * ch 4, d c in 4th st from hook (rice st), 2 s c in next picot of same motif, repeat from * 6 times, ** ch 4, s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot of same motif, repeat from * 3 times, rice st, 2 s c in 1st free picot of next motif, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from ** once, ch 4, s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 6 times, ** ch 4, 2 s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 6 times, ch 4, 2 s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 3 times, rice st, skip 1 picot at corner of next motif, s c in the tr c cluster st between picots, rice st, 2 s c in 1st free picot of next motif, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from last ** once, ch 4, s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 6 times, ch 4, s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 6 times, finish side to correspond, cut thread.
SMALL JOINING MOTIF FOR CENTER: With Yellow work 1st row same as 1st row of motif.
2nd Row: Ch 1, 2 s c in next loop, ch 1, join to free picot of motif, ch 1, 2 s c in same space of small motif, * 2 s c in next loop, ch 1, join to next picot of same motif, ch 1, 2 s c in same space of small motif, 2 s c in next loop, ch 1, join to 1st free picot of next motif, ch 1, 2 s c in same space of small motif, repeat from * until all picots are joined, cut thread. Applique crocheted insert to front of pillowcase as illustrated, having the scallops to lower edge. Cut away material from underneath motifs leaving 1/8 inch to turn under and overcast.
EDGE: Attach White in 1st hemstitched space next to motif and work a row of s c around lower edge to opposite side, cut thread.
Next Row. Attach White in 1st s c at opposite side of insert, ch 3, d c in same space, * ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, skip 3 s c, 2 d c cluster st in next s c, repeat from * to opposite side of insert, cut thread.
Next Row. Attach Yellow in motif next to 1 d c cluster st, sl st in 1st picot of edge, * ch 3, d c in 3rd st from hook, sl st in next picot, repeat from * to opposite side, join in side of motif, cut thread. Work another pillowcase in same manner.
The following directions are for a 7x12 inch oval.
With Shaded Yellows ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 5, d c in ring, * ch 2, d c in ring, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.
2nd Round. Over each loop work 1 s c, 5 d c, 1 s c, join.
3rd Round. * Ch 5, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from * 7 times.
4th Round. Over each loop work 1 s c, 7 d c, 1 s c, join.
5th Round. * Ch 6, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from * all around, cut thread.
6th Round. Attach Green and work 1 s c, 1 d c, 7 tr c, 1 d c, 1 s c over each loop, join, cut thread.
2nd FLOWER: Work 1st 5 rounds same as 1st flower.
Next Round. Attach Green and work 1 s c, 1 d c, 4 tr c in same loop, join to center st of any Green petal of 1st flower (to join: slip loop off hook, insert in center st of petal of 1st flower, pick up loop and pull through), 3 tr c, 1 d c, 1 s c in same space of 2nd flower, 1 s c, 1 d c, 4 tr c in next loop of 2nd flower, join to center st of next petal of 1st flower, 3 tr c, 1 d c, 1 s c in same space of 2nd flower, finish round same as 1st flower. Work 3rd flower in same manner, joining to 2 center petals of 2nd flower leaving 2 petals free at top and lower edge between joinings, cut thread.
Attach White between the 3rd and 4th free petal of end flower, ch 7, * s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c between petals, ch 3, repeat from * once, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c between next 2 petals keeping last loop of tr c on hook, tr c in joining keeping last loop of tr c on hook, tr c between next 2 petals of next flower, keeping last loop of tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time (a tr c cluster), ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c between petals, ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, work a tr c cluster between flowers, * ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c between petals, repeat from * 4 times, ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c cluster between flowers, finish round to correspond joining last ch 3 in 4th st of ch.
2nd Round. Sl st into loop, ch 6, d c in same space, * ch 1, 1 d c, ch 3, 1 d c (shell) in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 1, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in tr c cluster, skip the ch 3 loop, * ch 1, shell in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 1, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next tr c cluster, skip the ch 3 loop, * ch 1, shell in next loop, repeat from * 15 times, ch 1, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next tr c cluster, skip the ch 3 loop, * ch 1, shell in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 1, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next tr c cluster, skip the ch 3 loop, * ch 1, shell in next loop, repeat from * 7 times, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch.
3rd Round. Sl st into shell, ch 3, 1 d c, ch 2, 2 d c in same space, * 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c (shell) in next shell, repeat from * all around, join.
4th Round. Sl st to center of shell, * ch 7, s c in center of next shell, repeat from * all around, cut White.
5th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any loop, ch 3, 5 d c, ch 3, 6 d c over same loop, * 6 d c, ch 3, 6 d c over next loop, repeat from * all around, join.
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6th Round. Ch 3, 1 d c in each d c and 2 d c, ch 3, 2 d c in each ch 3 loop, join.
7th Round. Ch 4, 1 tr c in each d c and 2 tr c, ch 3, 2 tr c in each ch 3 loop, join, cut thread.
8th Round. Attach White in ch 3 loop, ch 3, 1 d c, ch 2, 2 d c in same space, * ch 1, 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c (shell) in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join.
9th Round. Sl st to center of shell, ch 3, 2 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, * ch 1, 3 d c, ch 2, 3 d c (shell) in center of next shell, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join, cut thread.
10th Round. Attach Green in center of shell, ch 3, 2 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, ch 1, s c in the ch 1 between shells, * ch 1, 3 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in center of next shell, ch 1, s c in the ch 1 between shells, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join, cut thread.
11th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any s c, * ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c of next shell, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c in center of same shell, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c of same shell, ch 1, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.
CASING: With wrong side of work toward you, attach White between shells of 9th round, * ch 7, s c in the ch 1 between next 2 shells, repeat from * all around.
Next Round. Sl st to center of loop, * ch 7, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around.
Next Round. Same as last round but having 5 chs in each loop, cut thread.
The following directions are for a 10 x 15½ inch oval.
Work flowers for center same as small mat but working 4 flowers instead of 3 and joining in same manner.
Attach White and work in same manner as 1st round of small mat working over 3rd flower same as over 2nd flower and working a tr c cluster between 3rd and 4th flowers.
2nd Round. Same as 2nd round of small mat but working shells across 3rd flower same as across 2nd flower and working 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in the tr c cluster between the 3rd and 4th flowers.
3rd Round. Same as 3rd round of small mat.
4th & 5th Rounds. Sl st to center of shell, ch 3, 1 d c, ch 2, 2 d c in same space, * 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c (shell) in center of next shell, repeat from * all around, join.
Repeat the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th rounds of small mat.
12th Round. Same as last round, cut White.
Next Round. Attach Green and work same as 10th round of small mat.
Next Round. Attach Shaded Yellows and work same as 11th round of small mat.
CASING: Work same as for small cover attaching thread in 10th round, but having 3 rounds of 7 ch loops instead of 2 rounds.
Napkin Holder Cover directions on page 10
CENTER: Work 1st 6 rounds same as Hot Plate Mat cover on page 8.
7th Round. Attach White in 2nd tr c of Green petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c. * ch 3, tr c between petals, ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next Green petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, tr c between petals, ch 3, join.
8th Round. Sl st into loop, ch 6, d c in same loop, * 1 d c, ch 3, 1 d c in next loop, repeat from * all around, join in 3rd st of ch.
9th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, cut thread.
10th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in loop, ch 3, 4 d c in same loop, ch 3, 5 d c in same loop, * 5 d c, ch 3, 5 d c in next loop, repeat from * all around, join.
11th Round. Ch 3, work 1 d c in each d c and 2 d c, ch 3, 2 d c in each ch 3 loop, join, cut thread.
12th Round. Attach White in ch 3 at point, s c in same space, * ch 7, s c in ch 3 of next point, repeat from * all around, ch 7, join.
13th Round. * Ch 6, s c in next loop, ch 6, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, d c in same space as beginning (this brings thread in position for next round).
14th Round. * Ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, d c in d c. Repeat the 14th round twice.
17th Round. * Ch 7, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 7, s c in d c, cut thread.
Next 5 Rounds. Repeat 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th rounds.
23rd & 24th Rounds. Same as last round but ending 24th round with ch 6, s c in d c, cut thread.
25th Round. Attach Green in loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 7, sl st in top of s c just made for picot, ch 7, sl st in same space, ch 7, sl st in same space (3 picot cluster), ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, cut Green.
26th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any s c, * ch 4, sl st in 1st loop of next 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in same loop (picot loop), ch 3, sl st in next loop of same picot cluster, ch 4, sl st in next s c, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.
MOTIFS AROUND CENTER: Work 1st 16 rounds same as center but ending last round with ch 6, s c in d c, cut thread.
17th Round. Attach Green and work same as 25th round of center.
18th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any s c, ch 4, sl st in 1st loop of next 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 1, join to picot loop of any scallop of center, ch 1, sl st in same space on motif, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 4, sl st in next s c on motif, * ch 4, sl st in 1st loop of next 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same picot cluster, ch 1, join to picot loop in middle of next scallop on center, ch 1, sl st in same space on motif, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same picot cluster, ch 4, sl st in next s c on motif, repeat from * once, * ch 4, sl st in 1st loop of next 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in same space, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 4, sl st in 10 next s c, repeat from * all around, cut thread. Work a 2nd motif in same manner and having large center to top of work, join center of 2 scallops to center of 2 scallops on left hand side of 1st motif leaving 2 scallops free at inside edge of 1st motif, then work 2 more scallops on 2nd motif, leave 3 scallops free on center, join next 3 scallops of motif to next 3 scallops of center joining same as 1st motif was joined. Work 6 more motifs and join in same manner always leaving 3 scallops free on center between joinings and 2 scallops free on inside edge of each motif. Join last motif to 1st motif to correspond.
SMALL JOINING MOTIF: With Green ch 6, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 14 d c in ring, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.
Attach Shaded Yellows in same space, s c in same space, * ch 5, sl st in top of s c for picot, ch 3, join to picot loop at center of 1st free scallop of motif, ch 3, sl st in same space of small motif, ch 5, sl st in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c, ch 5, sl st in top of last s c for picot, ch 3, join to picot loop at center of next free scallop of same motif, ch 3, sl st in same space of small motif, ch 5, sl st in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c, repeat from * once but joining to center picot loop of 2 free scallops of next motif, ch 5, sl st in top of last s c for picot, ch 3, skip 1 scallop of center, join to picot loop at center of next scallop, ch 3, sl st in same space on small motif, ch 5, sl st in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c, join in 1st s c, cut thread. Work a joining motif in each of the next 7 spaces around center.
(pictured on pg. 9)
Work 1st 11 rounds same as Large Doily on page 9.
12th Round. Attach White in ch 3 at point, ch 3, d c in same space, * ch 1, 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c (shell) in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join.
13th Round. Attach Green in center of shell, ch 3, 2 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, ch 1, s c in ch 1 between shells, * ch 1, 3 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in center of next shell, ch 1, s c in ch 1 between shells, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join, cut thread.
14th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any s c, * ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c of next shell, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c in center of shell, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c of same shell, ch 1, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.
CASING: With wrong side of work toward you, attach White between shells of 12th round, * ch 7, s c in ch 1 between next 2 shells, repeat from * to within the last 6 shells, turn.
Next Row. Sl st to center of loop, * ch 7, s c in next loop, repeat from * to same space as opposite side, turn.
Next Row. Same as last row but having 5 chs in each loop, cut thread. Work another section in same manner.
BACK SECTION: With Red ch 38, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.
2nd Row. 1 s c in each s c. Repeat the last row 26 times, cut yarn.
TOP SECTION: Work 1st 10 rows same as back section.
11th Row. 1 s c in each of the 1st 28 s c, turn.
Next 14 Rows. 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn. With wrong side of 10th row toward you, attach yarn in 1st free st and work 1 s c in each s c.
Next 14 Rows. 1 s c in each s c.
Next Row. 1 s c in each s c, 1 s c in each of the 28 sts of opposite side, turn.
Next 2 Rows. 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn at end of last row.
PENCIL HOLDER: With Red ch 3, s c in 2nd st from hook, s c in next st of ch, ch 1, turn.
2nd Row. 2 s c in each s c, drop Red, turn.
3rd Row. Attach White, 2 s c in 1st s c, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, ch 1 to turn all rows.
4th Row. 1 s c in each s c, drop White. (When changing colors always complete last half of last st worked with next color.) Working even in s c work 2 rows Red, 2 rows White until there are 6 stripes of each color. Work 2 more rows in Red, cut yarn. Sew to upper section to the left of pad opening leaving last row free. Cut a piece of cardboard to fit upper section. Place between the 2 sections made and overcast the sections together.
FLAP: With Red ch 33, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.
Next 19 Rows. 1 s c in each s c.
Next Row. 1 s c in each of the 1st 31 sts, 3 s c in next st, work 17 s c across the short edge working 3 s c in next corner st, work 31 s c up next long side working on opposite side of starting ch, cut yarn.
With right side of work toward you, attach White in 2nd st of long side, ch 3, 3 d c in same space, drop loop from hook, insert in 3rd st of ch, pull loop through, ch 1 to tighten st, * ch 1, skip 1 s c, popcorn st in next s c (popcorn st: 4 d c in same space, drop loop from hook, insert in 1st d c, pull loop through, ch 1 to tighten st), repeat from * 14 times, ch 1, popcorn st in next s c, ch 1, popcorn st in next s c, * ch 1, skip 1 s c, popcorn st in next s c, repeat from * 8 times, ch 1, popcorn st in next s c, ch 1, popcorn st in next s c, * ch 1, skip 1 s c, popcorn st in next s c, repeat from * 14 times, cut yarn.
Next Row. With right side of work toward you, attach White in 1st popcorn st, work a row of s c around the 3 sides working 1 s c in each st and 3 s c in center popcorn st at each corner, cut yarn. Sew plain side of flap to top of under section.
With Lt. Yellow ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 19 d c in ring, join in 3rd st of ch.
2nd Round. Ch 3, d c in same space, * popcorn st in next d c (popcorn st: 5 d c in same st, drop loop from hook, insert in 1st d c, pick up loop and pull through, do not ch 1), 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * all around, ending with popcorn st in next st, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.
3rd Round. Attach Shaded Greens in same space, ch 3, d c in same space, * d c in next d c, d c in next popcorn st, d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 2, 2 d c in next popcorn st, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, 1 d c in next popcorn st, 2 d c in next d c, ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, 1 d c in next popcorn st, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, 2 d c in next popcorn st, ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join.
4th Round. Ch 3, d c in same space, 1 d c in each of the next 5 d c, 2 d c in next d c, * ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, 1 d c in each of the next 5 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * all around, ch 2, join.
5th Round. Ch 3, d c in same space, ** popcorn st in next st, * d c in next st, popcorn st in next st, repeat from * twice, 2 d c in next d c, ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join, cut thread.
6th Round. Attach Lt. Yellow in same space, ch 3, d c in same space, * d c in next d c, d c in next popcorn st, repeat from * 3 times, d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join, cut thread.
Work 7 more motifs in same manner.
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TO JOIN MOTIFS: Place 2 motifs wrong sides together and working on right side, attach Lt. Yellow in ch 2 loop, inserting hook through both motifs, then working through back loop of sts only and through both motifs, work 1 sl st in each of the next 13 d c, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sts of ch, 1 sl st in each of the next 13 d c, cut thread. Join 3rd motif to 2nd motif in same manner leaving 1 d c section free at top and lower edge of each motif. Join 3 more motifs together in same manner joining opposite side of 6th motif to side of 1st motif to form circle. Place a motif in top opening and crochet together with sl sts matching each d c section. Place last motif in position in lower opening and finish in same manner.
RING: With Lt. Yellow ch 23, sl st in 2nd st from hook, 1 sl st in each remaining st of ch, cut thread, leaving an end. Sew to holder as illustrated.
* Ch 5, tr c in 5th st from hook, repeat from * 32 times. Work should measure about 15 inches, join being careful not to twist work.
2nd Round. Ch 12, tr c in same st where 1st tr c was made, * ch 8, tr c in st where next tr c was made, repeat from * 30 times, ch 8, join in 4th st of ch (33 meshes).
3rd Round. Ch 1, s c in next mesh, * ch 5, s c in same mesh, s c in next mesh, repeat from * all around ending with ch 5, s c in same mesh, join in 1st s c.
4th Round. Sl st to center of loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around.
5th Round. Sl st into 1st loop, ch 5, s c in same loop, * ch 2, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c with ch 2 between in next loop, ch 2, 2 d tr c (3 times over hook) with ch 2 between in same loop, ch 2, 2 tr c with ch 2 between in same loop (shell), ch 2, skip 1 loop, 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in next loop, repeat from * all around (there will be a ch 5 loop in 1st mesh and a ch 5 loop in last mesh in this round). Do not join. Place a marker at beginning of each round.
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6th Round. Ch 2, shell in 1st ch 5 loop, ch 2, * 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in center of next shell, ch 2, shell in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * all around.
7th Round. Ch 2, 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in center of 1st shell, * ch 2, shell in next ch 5 loop, ch 2, 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in center of next shell, repeat from * all around. Repeat the last 2 rounds twice.
12th Round. Same as 6th round but having ch 3 before and after each shell.
13th Round. Same as 7th round but having ch 3 before and after each shell. Repeat the last 2 rounds once.
16th Round. * Ch 3, 2 tr c, 3 d tr c, 2 tr c with ch 2 between each st in next ch 5 loop, ch 3, 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in center of next shell, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, 2 tr c, 3 d tr c, 2 tr c with ch 2 between each st in next ch 5 loop.
17th Round. * Ch 3, s c between 1st 2 d tr c of next shell, ch 5, s c in next loop of same shell, ch 3, 2 tr c, 3 d tr c, 2 tr c with ch 2 between each st in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, s c between 1st 2 d tr c of next shell, ch 5, s c in next loop of same shell.
18th Round. * Ch 3, 2 tr c, 3 d tr c, 2 tr c with ch 2 between each st in next ch 5 loop, ch 3, s c between 1st 2 d tr c of next shell, ch 5, s c in next loop of same shell, ch 5, repeat from * all around ending to correspond.
19th Round. Same as 17th round.
20th Round. Work in same manner as 18th round but having 3 tr c, 2 d tr c, 3 tr c with ch 2 between each st in each shell.
21st Round. * Ch 3, 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in center of next shell, ch 3, 3 tr c, 2 d tr c, 3 tr c with ch 2 between each st in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond.
22nd Round. * Ch 2, work a shell of 2 tr c, 2 d tr c, 2 tr c with ch 2 between each st in next ch 5 loop, ch 2, skip 1 loop of next shell, 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in next loop of same shell, Ch 2, skip 1 loop of same shell, work a shell of 2 tr c, 2 d tr c, 2 tr c with ch 2 between each st in next loop, ch 2, skip 1 loop of same shell, 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond. All shells are worked in same manner for remainder of lampshade cover.
23rd Round. * Ch 2, 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in center of next shell, ch 2, shell in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond.
24th Round. * Ch 2, shell in next ch 5 loop, ch 2, 1 s c, ch 5, 1 s c in center of next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond. Repeat the last 2 rounds once.
27th Round. Same as 23rd round, cut thread.
LOWER RUFFLE: With right side of work toward you, attach thread in 1st loop of shell of 26th round leaving last round free and working on the 26th round, * ch 5, s c in next loop of same shell, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, s c in next ch 2 loop, ch 5, s c in center loop of next shell of previous round (same space where the ch 5 loop of 26th round was made), ch 5, s c in next ch 2 loop, ch 5, s c in 1st loop of next shell, repeat from * all around.
2nd Round. Sl st into loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, * ch 4, 3 d c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join.
3rd Round. Sl st into 1st loop, ch 5, tr c in same loop, * ch 1, tr c in same loop, repeat from * 3 times, * ch 3, 6 tr c with ch 1 between each tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 3, join in 4th st of ch.
4th Round. Ch 1, s c in same space, ** ch 3, sl st in top of s c for picot, * s c in next ch 1 space, s c in next tr c, ch 3, sl st in top of s c for picot, repeat from * 4 times, 2 s c in next loop, ch 3, sl st in top of last s c for picot, s c in same loop, s c in next tr c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, cut thread.
TOP RUFFLE: Holding 1st round toward you, attach thread in any loop of 2nd round, ch 3, 2 d c, ch 3, 3 d c in same loop, * ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c in next loop of 2nd round, repeat from * all around, ch 3, join.
2nd Round. Same as 3rd round of lower ruffle.
3rd Round. Ch 5, ** tr c in next loop of same shell, ch 1, tr c in next loop of same shell, * ch 1, tr c in next tr c of same shell, ch 1, tr c in next loop of same shell, repeat from * once, ch 1, tr c in next loop of same shell, ch 1, tr c in next tr c of same shell, ch 3, tr c in 1st tr c of next shell, ch 1, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 4th st of ch.
4th Round. Same as 4th round of lower ruffle but repeating from * 7 times instead of 4 times. Starch lightly. Lace ribbon through beading at top. Lace elastic through center of shells of last round. This round fits to inside of shade.
FRONT SECTION: Starting at center front, ch 13, 2 s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 10 sts of ch, 2 s c in last st, ch 3, turn.
2nd Row. Working in back loop of sts only, 2 d c in 1st s c, 1 d c in each of the next 12 s c, 3 d c in last s c, ch 1, turn.
3rd Row. Working in both loops of sts, 2 s c in 1st d c, 2 s c in next d c, 1 s c in each of the next 14 d c, 2 s c in next d c, 2 s c in 3rd st of ch, turn.
4th Row. Ch 3, working in back loop of sts only, work in d c increasing 1 d c at the beginning and end of row, ch 1, turn.
5th Row. Working in both loops of sts, work in s c increasing 1 s c at the beginning and end of row. Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times.
Next 4 Rows. Continue working in same manner, but do not increase in any row.
Next Row. Working in back loop of sts only, work 1 d c in each of the next 2 s c, 1 tr c in each of the next 10 s c, 1 d c in each of the next 12 s c, 1 tr c in each of the next 10 s c, 1 d c in each of the next 3 s c, do not turn. Work a row of s c around entire section, join in 1st s c, cut thread.
BACK SECTION: Starting at lower edge, ch 57, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3, turn.
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2nd Row. Working in back loop of sts only, work 1 d c in each s c, ch 1, turn.
3rd Row. Working in both loops of sts, work in s c decreasing 1 s c at the beginning and end of row (to decrease: * insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * once, thread over and work off all loops at one time), ch 3, turn.
4th Row. Working in back loop of sts, work in d c decreasing 1 d c at the beginning and end of row (to decrease: * thread over hook, insert in next st, pull loop through, thread over and work off 2 loops, repeat from * once, thread over and work off all loops at one time). Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times, do not turn. Work a row of s c around entire section, join in 1st s c, cut thread.
SOLES: Ch 21, 4 d c in 4th st from hook (center front), 1 d c in each of the next 16 sts of ch, 5 d c in last st (center back), working on opposite side of starting ch, work 1 d c in each of the next 16 sts, join in 3rd st of ch.
2nd Round. Ch 3, d c in same space, 2 d c in each of the next 4 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 16 d c, 2 d c in each of the next 5 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 16 d c, join in 3rd st of ch.
3rd Round. Ch 3, d c in same space, 2 d c in each of the next 9 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 16 d c, 2 d c in each of the next 10 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 16 d c, join in 3rd st of ch.
4th Round. Ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 6 d c, 2 d c in each of the next 6 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 7 d c, 1 s d c in each of the next 5 d c (s d c: thread over hook, insert in st, pull loop through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), 1 s c in each of the next 6 d c, 1 s d c in each of the next 5 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 7 d c, 2 d c in each of the next 6 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 7 d c, 1 s d c in each of the next 5 d c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 d c, 1 s d c in each of the next 5 d c, join in 3rd st of ch.
5th Round. Ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 8 d c, 2 d c in each of the next 8 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 13 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 4 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 7 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 4 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts, 2 d c in each of the next 8 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 4 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 7 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 4 sts, 1 d c in each remaining st, join, cut thread. Work another sole in same manner. Cut cardboard same size as sole. Place between soles and overcast together. Sew back section to sole. Sew front section to soles, overlapping back section at sides and leaving 3 rows free at each end of front section.
CUSHION: Cut a piece of satin 4½ x 5½ inches. Sew the 2 long sides together. Fill with kapok and sew free ends, pulling thread so that ends will be rounded. Place in bootie and tack in position. Make a rosette of ribbon making 10 loops and allowing about 2¼ inches for each loop.
CENTER OF ROSETTE: Ch 4, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 17 d c in ring, join.
2nd Round. Ch 3, sl st in same space, * skip 1 d c, sl st in next d c, ch 3, sl st in same space, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread leaving a length for sewing. Sew to center of rosette and tack rosette to slipper.
Cut 2 lengths of ribbon 26 inches long. Lace under 6 d c’s of 6th row from top at center of back of slipper, knot close to slipper and tack under knot. Make a bow and sew to free ends of ribbon. Work another bootie in same manner.
Make this tie with any of the AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY products listed below:
| Material | Quantity | Size of Needle |
|---|---|---|
| The Famous “PURITAN” CROCHET COTTON Article 40 | 2 balls Red or color desired | steel 10 |
| or | ||
| “DE LUXE” Quality CROCHET COTTON Article 346 | 2 balls Red or color desired | steel 10 |
| or | ||
| “STAR” PEARL COTTON Article 90, size 5 | 4 balls Lt. Red or color desired | steel 10 |
GAUGE: 2 shells = 2 inches.
Tie is worked firmly.
Ch 25, 3 d c in 5th st from hook, skip 3 sts of ch, s c in next st, * ch 2, 3 d c in same space, skip 3 sts of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * 3 times (5 shells), ch 4, turn.
2nd Row. 3 d c in same space, * s c in ch 2 loop of next shell, ch 2, 3 d c in same space (pattern), repeat from * 3 times, s c in ch 2 loop of last shell, ch 4, turn. Repeat 2nd row until work measures 16 inches from beginning, ch 4, turn.
Next Row. 3 d c in same space, s c in ch 2 loop of next shell, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, * insert hook in ch 2 loop of next shell, pull loop through, repeat from * once, thread over hook and pull through all 3 loops at one time (a decrease of 1 shell), ch 2, 3 d c in same space, s c in ch 2 loop of next shell, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, s c in ch 2 loop of last shell, ch 4, turn (4 shells). Work even in pattern for 2½ inches, ch 4, turn.
Next Row. 3 d c in same space, s c in ch 2 loop of next 14 shell, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, decrease in next 2 shells, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, s c in ch 2 loop of last shell, ch 4, turn (3 shells). Work even in pattern until tie measures 21 inches, ch 1, turn.
Next Row. NECKBAND: S c in next s c, * 1 s c in each of 3 d c of next shell, repeat from * twice, s c in ch 2 loop of last shell, ch 1, turn (11 s c).
Next Row. 1 s c in each s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row until band measures 12 inches, ch 4, turn.
Next Row. 3 d c in same space, skip next 3 sts, s c in next st, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip next 2 sts, s c in next st, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, skip next 2 sts, s c in last st, ch 4, turn (3 shells). Work even in pattern for 2½ inches, ch 4, turn.
Next Row. 3 d c in same space, s c in ch 2 loop of next shell, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, s c in next s c between shells, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, s c in ch 2 loop of next shell, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, s c in ch 2 loop of last shell, ch 4, turn (4 shells). Work even in pattern for 10½ inches, cut yarn. Face neckband with ribbon, using “STAR” Mercerized Sewing Thread.