Chapter 8

CROCHET #2

SECOND MOTIF . . . Work as for First Motif until 4 rnds are completed. 5th rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, (ch 5, sc in next sp, ch 5, sc in tip of next cluster) twice; ch 2, sc in corresponding loop of First Motif, ch 2, sc in next sp on Second Motif, ch 2, sc in next loop on First Motif, ch 2, sc in tip of next cluster on Second Motif, and complete rnd, joining next 6 loops to adjacent loops of First Motif as before.

Make 5 rows of 7 motifs for each doily, join­ing adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First.

No. 7709 Luncheon Set

Materials: Best Six Cord Mercerized Cro­chet, Size 30. Small Ball: 10 balls of White or Ecru, or 12 balls of any color . . . Steel Cro­chet Hook No. 10 . . . 1/2 yard of linen. Place Mats 111/2 x 161/2 inches; Runner 111/2 x 22 inches; Napkins 11 inches square

PLACE MAT (Make 2)—Lace . . . Make a chain 1 yard long (14 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st rnd: In 6th ch from hook make tr, ch 1 and tr, (ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch) 38 times; ch 1, skip next ch, in next ch make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; (ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch) 74 times; ch 1, skip next ch, in next ch make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; (ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch) 38 times; ch 1, skip next ch, in next ch make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; (ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch) 74 times; ch 1, join with sl st in 4th st of turning chain at beginning of rnd. Cut off remaining chain. 2nd rnd: Ch 5, ** in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; * ch 1, tr in next tr. Repeat from * across to next corner tr, ch 1. Repeat horn** around. Join. 3rd to 7th rnds incl: Ch 5, * make tr in next tr, ch 1. Repeat from * across to next corner tr; in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr. Continue thus around. Join. 8th rnd: Ch 7, skip next tr, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) twice; ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 21 times; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 3 times; (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 21 times; ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 12 times; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 3 times; (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 12 times; ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 21 times; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 3 times; (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 21 times; ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 12 times; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 3 times; (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 8 times. Ch 3 and join with sl st in 4th st of starting chain.

9th and 10th rnds: Ch 7 and work in pat­tern as established on 8th rnd, making ch-3 sps over ch-3 sps and ch-1 sps over ch-1 sps and turning corners as before. Join. 11th rnd: Ch 7, (tr in next tr, tr in next 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3) twice; tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, (tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3) 12 times; (tr in next tr, tr in next ch) 3 times; tr in next tr, (ch 3, tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr) 12 times; ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, (tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3) 15 times; tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3, turn corner as before and complete remaining two sides to correspond. Join. 12th rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, (ch 5, sc in 5th ch from hook—picot made—sc in 3 ch, sc in next tr, picot, sc in 4 tr) 3 times; sc in 3 ch, (picot, sc in tr, sc in ch-1) twice; picot, sc in tr, * sc in 3 ch, sc in next tr, picot, sc in next 4 tr, picot. Repeat from * around, turning corner as be­fore. Join and break off. Press lace through damp cloth. Cut a paper pattern of the center area. Cut linen slightly larger than pattern (allowing for a narrow hem). Hem edges; then sew lace to linen.

RUNNER—Lace . . . Make a chain 11/2 yards long (14 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st rnd: In 6th ch from hook make tr, ch 1 and tr; (ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch) 38 times; ch 1, skip next ch, in next ch make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; (ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch) 118 times; ch 1, skip next ch, in next ch make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; (ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch) 38 times; ch 1, skip next ch, in next ch make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; (ch 1, skip next ch, tr in next ch) 118 times; ch 1, join with sl st in 4th st of turning chain at beginning of rnd. Cut off remaining chain. 2nd to 7th rnds inch Work same as 2nd to 7th rnds incl of Place Mat. 8th rnd: Ch 7, skip next tr, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) twice; ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 12 times; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 3 times; (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 12 times; ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 32 times; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 3 times; (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 32 times; ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 12 times; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 3 times; (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 12 times; ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 32 times; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 3 times; (ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr) 28 times. Ch 3 and join with sl st in 4th st of starting chain. 9th and 10th rnds: Work same as 9th and 10th rnds of Place Mat. 11th rnd: Ch 7, (tr in next tr, tr in next 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3) twice; tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3, in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; (ch 3, tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr) 8 times; ch 5, skip next 2 tr, (tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3) 8 times; in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; (ch 3, tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, fr in next tr) 18 times; ch 5, skip 2 tr, (tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3) 18 times; turn corner and complete remaining two sides to correspond. Join. 12th rnd: Work same as 12th rnd of Place Mat. Sew linen in center same as Place Mat.

NAPKIN (Make 2)—Lace . . . Make a chain 10 inches long (14 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st rows Tr in 11th ch from hook, (ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch) 12 times; ch 3, skip next ch, in next ch make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; ch 3, skip next ch, tr in next ch, (ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch) 13 times. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: (Tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3) 7 times; in corner tr make (tr, ch 1) twice and tr; (ch 3, tr in next tr, tr in 3 ch, tr in next tr) 7 times; ch 3, skip 3 sts of turning chain, tr in next ch. Break off.

Cut linen 111/2 inches square. Cut out corner for lace. Roll entire edge and whip down. Sew lace to edge of cut-out corner. Attach crochet thread in top of last tr made, make a chain about 5 inches long. Attach another ball of thread in same tr, ch 1 and work sc in each st of chain just made. Whip the chain edge of this strip to edge of napkin. * Make 5 inches more of chain; work sc in each st of chain; then whip to edge of napkin. Repeat from * until other end of corner is reached. Break off the chain thread and continue with sc over lace edge as follows: * Ch 5, sc in 5th ch from hook (picot made), sc in 3 ch, sc in tr, picot, sc in 4 tr. Repeat from * to corner; sc in 3 ch, sc in tr, picot, (sc in ch 1, sc in tr, picot) twice; ** sc in 3 ch, sc in tr, picot, sc in 4 tr, picot. Repeat from ** across to end of lace. Break off.

UTo. 3-43 Doily

Materials: Six Cord Cobdichet, Size 50, 2 balls (small balls) of White only . . . Steel Cro­chet Hook No. 12 ... A circle of linen about SVi inches in diameter.

Doily measures 131/2 inches in diameter

1st rnd: Roll edges and work sc closely around. sl st in first sc made. 2nd rnd: Ch 4 (to count as tr), tr in next 2 sc, * ch 11, skip about 3/8 inch, tr in next 3 sc. Repeat from * until there are 32 tr-groups on rnd. Join last ch-11 to top st of first ch-4. 3rd rnd: sl st in next 2 tr and the following 5 ch, in next ch make sc, ch 3 and sc (picot made); * ch 13, in center st of next ch-11 make sc, ch 3 and sc (picot made). Repeat from * around, joining last ch-13 with sl st in first sc made. 4th rnd: sl st across to center st of next ch-13, picot in center st, * ch 13, picot in center st of next ch-13. Repeat from * around. Join. 5th rnd: sl st across to center st of next ch-13, picot in center st, * ch 5, in next picot make 4 d tr with ch-2 between, ch 5, picot in center st of next ch-13. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in first sc made. 6th rnd: sl st in next ch, * sc in picot, (ch 3, sc in next sp) 5 times; ch 3. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-3 with sl st in first sc made.

7th to 10th rnds incl: sl st in next ch, sc in loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. 11th rnd: sl st in next ch, sc in loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times; * ch 10, skip 2 loops, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times. Repeat from * around. Join. 12th rnd: sl st in next ch, sc in loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; * ch 3, skip 1 st of the ch-10 loop, dc in next ch, (ch 2, dc in next ch) 6 times; ch 3, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 6 times. Repeat from * around. Join. 13th rnd: sl st in next ch, sc in loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, * (ch 3, dc in next dc) 7 times; ch 3, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, half dc in first sc made. 14th rnd: In loop formed by ch-1 and half dc, make sc, ch 3 and sc (picot made); * (ch 3, 2 dc in next dc) 7 times; ch 3, skip  loop, picot in center st of next loop. Repeat rom * around. Join. 15th rnd: sl st in picot, ch 1, sc in same picot, * (ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 7 times; ch 3, sc in next picot. Repeat from * around. Join. 16th rnd: sl st in next 3 ch and in next dc, ch 4 (to count as tr) and complete a cluster as follows: Holding back the last loop of each tr on hook make tr in each of next 2 dc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook; * (ch 4, tr in each of next 3 dc) 5 times; ch 4, (make a 3-tr cluster over next 3 dc) twice. Repeat from * around, ending with a cluster, sl st in tip of first cluster made.

17th rnd: Ch 8, * (tr in each of next 3 tr, ch 5) 5 times; skip 1 cluster, dc in tip of next cluster, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to 3rd st of ch-7.

18th rnd: sl st in next 4 ch and in following tr, ch 4 and complete a cluster as before, * (ch 11, cluster over next 3 tr) 4 times; ch 3, cluster over next 3 tr. Re­peat from * around. Join last ch-3 to tip of first cluster. 19th rnd: sl st in next 5 ch, picot in next st, * ch 13, picot in center st of next ch-11. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-13 with sl st in first sc made. 20th rnd: sl st across to center st of next ch-13, picot in center st, * ch 13, picot in center st of next ch-13. Repeat from * around. Join. 21st rnd: Repeat last rnd, only making ch 15 (instead of ch-13) between picots. Break off. Starch lightly and block to measurement.

No. 1-46 Vanity Set

Materials: Six Cord Cordichet, Size 30, 3 balls (small balls) . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 10. Large doily measures about 13 inches in diameter and 2 small doilies each about 8 inches in diameter.

GAUGE: 5 rows make 1 inch.

LARGE DOILY . . . Starting at center, ch 8. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3 (to count as 1 dc), 15 dc in ring. Join with sl st in top st of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st (inc made), dc in each dc around, increasing 12 more dc in the rnd—to inc a dc, make 2 dc in 1 dc (29 dc in all). 3rd rnd: Same as previous rnd (42 dc in rnd). 4th rnd: Ch 5 (to count as dc and ch 2), * skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in 3rd st of ch 5 (21 sps). 5th rnd: Ch 3, * 3 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) twice. Repeat from * around (70 sts). Join. 6th and 7th rnds: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, increasing 15 dc in the rnd (100 dc on 7th rnd). 8th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 9, skip 7 dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-9 to top of ch-3 (10 sps on rnd). 9th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 4, skip 3 ch, dc in next 3 ch, ch 4, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to top st of ch-3. 10th to 20th rnds incl: Same as previous rnd, having 1 additional ch between dc groups in each following rnd (ch 15 be­ tween dc groups on 20th rnd).

21st rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 8, sc in 8th st of ch-15 below, ch 8, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 22nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 5, sc in 6th st of ch-8, ch 5, sc in 3rd st of next ch-8, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 23rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * (ch 5, sc in center st of next ch-5 loop below) 3 times; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 24th to 27th rnds incl: Work as for 23rd rnd, having 1 additional ch-5 loop in each following rnd. 28th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 6, skip first ch-5, sc in center st of next loop, make five ch-5 loops, ch 6, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 29th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 8, skip next ch, sc in center st of next loop, make 4 loops, ch 8, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 30th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 10, skip next ch, sc in center st of next loop, make 3 loops, ch 10, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 31st rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 12, skip next ch, sc in center st of next loop, make 2 loops, ch 12, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

32nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 14, skip next ch, dc in center st of next loop, make 1 loop, ch 14, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 33rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 16, skip next ch, dc in center st of next oop, ch 16, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

SMALL DOILY . . . Ch 8. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 14 dc in ring. Join. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, 2 dc in each st around (30 sts). Join. 3rd rnd: Same as 4th rnd of Large Doily (15 sps). 4th rnd: Ch 3, * (3 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 4 times; 4 dc in next sp, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around (63 sts). 5th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 9, skip 6 dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 6th to 13th rnds incl: Same as 9th to 16th rnds incl of Large Doily (ch 11 between dc groups on 13th rnd). 14th rnd: Ch 3, dc in 2 dc, * ch 6, sc in 6th st of ch-11, ch 6, dc in 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

15th rnd: Ch 3, dc in 2 dc, * ch 5, sc in 4th st of ch 6, ch 5, sc in 3rd st of next ch 6, ch 5, dc in 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 16th rnd: Ch 3, dc in 2 dc, * (ch 5, sc in center st of ch-5 loop) 3 times; ch 5, dc in 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 17th rnd: Ch 3, dc in 2 dc, * (ch 5, sc in center st of next loop) 4 times; ch 5, dc in 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 18th rnd: Ch 3, dc in 2 dc, * ch 3, (sc in center st of next loop, ch 5) 4 times; sc in next loop, ch 3, dc in 3 dc. Repeat rom * around. Join. 19th rnd: Ch 3, dc in dc, * ch 6, (sc in center st of next ch-5 loop, ch 5) 3 times; sc in next loop, ch 6, dc in 3 dc.

Repeat from * around. Join. 20th rnd: Ch 3, dc in 2 dc, * ch 8,  sc in center st of next ch-5 loop, ch 5) twice; sc in next loop, ch 8, dc in dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 21st rnd:

Ch 3, dc in 2 dc, * ch 10, sc in center st of next ch-5 loop, ch 5, sc in center st of next loop, ch 10, dc in 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 22nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in 2 dc, * ch 12, sc in center st of ch-5 loop, ch 12, dc in 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. Starch lightly, pin out as in illustration and press until dry.

No. 7839 Doily

Materials: Best Six Coed Mercerized Cro­chet, Size SO, 3 balls (small balls) of White only . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 12 ... A hemstitched piece of linen (53/4 inches in diameter).

Doily measures 15 inches in diameter.
1st rnd: Attach thread to edge of linen and make 315 sc around edge. Join. 2nd rnd: Ch 5, * skip 2 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 (105 sps). 3rd rnd: Ch 4, * (2 tr in next sp, tr in next dc) 3 times; ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make 2 tr in last tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), skip 1 dc, tr in next dc, ch 2, tr in same dc, ch 4, 2-tr cluster in last tr made, skip 1 dc, tr in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with 2-tr cluster. Join to top of ch-4. 4th rnd: sl st in next tr, ch 4, tr in next 7 tr, * ch 4, 2-tr cluster in last tr, in next ch-2 sp make (tr, ch 2) twice and tr; ch 4, 2-tr clus­ter in last tr, skip next tr, tr in next 8 tr. Repeat from * around, ending with cluster. Join. 5th rnd: sl st in next tr, ch 4, tr in next 5 tr, * ch 4, 2-tr cluster in last tr, in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; ch 2, tr in next tr, ch 2,, in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; ch 4, 2-tr cluster in last tr, skip next tr, tr in next 6 tr. Repeat from * around, ending with 2-tr cluster. Join. 6th rnd: sl st in next tr, ch 4, tr in next 3 tr, * ch 4, 2-tr cluster in last tr, (in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 4 times; ch 4, 2-tr cluster in last tr, skip next tr, tr in next 4 tr. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: sl st in next tr, ch 4, tr in next tr, * ch 4, cluster in last tr, (in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2, tr and ch 1) 3 times; in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; ch 4, cluster in last tr, skip next tr, tr in next 2 tr. Repeat from * around. Join. 8th rnd: Ch 4, cluster in same place as sl st, * ch 4, (in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2, tr and ch 2) 3 times; in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; ch 4, cluster between next 2 tr. Repeat from * around. Join. 9th rnd: Ch 6, tr in tip of cluster, * ch 2, in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; (ch 2, skip next ch-2, in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 3 times; ch 2, in tip of next cluster make tr, ch 2 and tr. Repeat from * around. Join. 10th rnd: sl st in sp, ch 6, in same sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; * (ch 2, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 4 times; ch 2, skip next sp, in next sp make (tr, ch 2) twice and tr.

Repeat from * around. Join. 11th rnd: sl st in sp, ch 6, tr in same sp, * ch 2, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; (ch 2, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 5 times. Repeat from * around. Join. 12th rnd: sl st in sp, ch 6, tr in same sp, * (ch 1, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) twice; (ch 2, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 5 times. Repeat from * around. Join. 13th rnd: sl st in sp, ch 6, tr in same sp, ch 2, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr. Repeat from * around. Join. 14th rnd: sl st in sp, ch 6, tr  n same sp, (in next sp make r, ch 2 and tr) 4 times; * ch'2, (skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 4 times; ch 2, skip next sp, (in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 5 times. Repeat from * around. Join. 15th rnd: sl st in next sp, ch 6, tr in same sp, (ch 1,  kip 2 tr, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 4 times; ch 2, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; skip next ch-2 sp, in sp between next 2 tr make tr, ch 2 and tr; skip next ch-2 sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; ch 2, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr. Repeat from * around. Join. 16th rnd: sl st in next sp, ch 6, tr in same sp, * (ch 2, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 5 times; tr in next ch-2 sp, in next ch-2 sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; ch 2, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr. Repeat from * around. Join. 17th rnd: sl st in sp, ch 6, tr in same sp, * (ch 3, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr) 5 times; ch 2, skip 3 tr, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr; ch 3, skip next sp, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and tr. Repeat from * around. Join. 18th rnd: sl st in sp, ch 7, dc in 4th ch from hook, (tr in same sp as sl st, ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook) twice; tr in  ame sp, skip next sp, tr in next sp, ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook, (tr in same sp as last tr, ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook) twice. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

No. 4-65 Cluster Doily

Materials: Six Coed Cordichet, Size 50, 2 balls (small balls) of White only . . . Steel Cro­chet Hook No. 12.

Doily measures about 81/2 inches in diameter.

Starting at center, ch 12. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 28 sc in ring. Join with sl st in first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 5, skip next sc, dc in next sc, * ch 2, skip next sc, dc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in 3rd st of starting chain (14 sps). 3rd rnd: Ch 3, * 3 dc in sp, dc in dc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in 3rd st of starting chain (56 dc). 4th rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, * ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-4 with sl st in first sc (28 loops). 5th rnd: sl st to center of next loop, ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each d tr make 2 d tr in same loop, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a 2-d tr cluster made). * Ch 4, make a 3-d tr cluster in next loop. Repeat from * around, joining last ch 4 with sl st in first clus­ter (28 clusters). 6th rnd: sl st to center of next loop, ch 1, sc in same loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join (28 loops). 7th rnd: sl st to center of next loop, ch 9, * dc in next loop, ch 5. Repeat from * around, joining last ch 5 with sl st in 3rd st of ch-9 (28 sps). 8th rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, * ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, sc in dc. Repeat from * around. Join (56 loops). 9th, 10th and 11th rnds: Repeat 5th, 6th and 7th rnds. 12th rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, * ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, sc in dc, ch 4, sc in sp. Repeat from * around. Join (84 loops). 13th, 14th and 15th rnds: Repeat 5th, 6th and 7th rnds. 16th and 17th rnds: Repeat 7th rnd. 18th rnd: Repeat 12th rnd (126 loops). 19th rnd: sl st to center of next loop, ch 4, make a 2-d tr cluster in same loop, * ch 6, sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, make a 3-d tr cluster in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 6, sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st in top of first cluster. Break off. Starch lightly and press.

No. 7831 Doily

Materials: Best Six Cord Mercerized Cro­chet, Size 20, Small Ball: 4 balls . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 9.

Doily measures 14 inches in diameter

Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from *• around, ending with ch 1, half c in first sc. 3rd rnd: * Ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. 4th rnd: sl st in loop, ch 3, 4 dc in same loop, 5 dc in each loop around. Join. 5th rnd: * Ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, half dc in top of ch-3. 6th and 7th rnds: Sc in loop just completed, * ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, dc in first sc. 8th rnd: Ch 8, * tr in next loop, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th ch of starting ch-8. 9th rnd: sl st in sp, ch 4, 4 tr in same sp, 5 tr in each sp around. Join. 10th rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 4, skip 2 tr, sc in next tr. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, dc in first sc. 11th and 12th rnds: Sc in loop just completed, * ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending as before. 13th rnd: Ch 8, * tr in next loop, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join.

14th rnd: sl st in sp, * ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make 4 tr in sp, thread over and draw through all loops on ook—cluster made; (ch 3, make a 5-tr cluster in next sp) 3 times; ch 3, make a 4-tr cluster in next sp, ch 4, sl st in same sp, sl st in next sp. Repeat from * around, ending with a 5-tr cluster in last sp. Turn. 15th rnd: sl st in next 3 ch, turn; ch 4, make a 4-tr cluster in sp, * ch 12, (5-tr cluster in next sp, ch 3) 3 times; cluster in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join, turn. 16th rnd: sl st in next 3 ch, turn; ch 4, make a 4-tr cluster in sp, * ch 8, dc in ch-12 loop, ch 8, (cluster in next sp, ch 3) twice; cluster in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join, turn. 17th rnd: sl st in next 3 ch, turn; ch 4, 4-tr cluster in sp, * (ch 8, tr in next loop) twice; ch 8, cluster in next sp, ch 3, cluster in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join, turn. 18th rnd: sl st in next 3 ch, turn; ch 4, 4-tr cluster in sp, * (ch 8, tr in next loop) 3 times; ch 8, cluster in next sp. Repeat from * around, end­ing with ch 4, tr in tip of first cluster. 19th rnd: * Ch 6, sc in 3rd ch from hook (picot), ch 10, sc in 3rd ch from hook (another picot), ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. 20th, 21st and 22nd rnds: sl st to center of first loop, sc in same loop, * ch 3, picot, ch 7, picot, ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. At end of 22nd rnd break off.

No. 7751 Tablecloth

Materials: Best Six Cord Mercerized Cro­chet, Size 30. Big Ball: 30 balls of White, Ecru or Cream . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Tablecloth measures 56 x 72 inches.

GAUGE: Motif measures l1/8 inches in diameter.

FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 8. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 7, in ring make (tr, ch 3) 7 times; join last eh-3 with sl st in 4th st of starting chain (8 sps). 2nd rnd: Ch 1, 5 sc in each sp around. sl st in first sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, * ch 8, skip 4 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-8 to first sc. 4th rnd: In each loop make 5 sc, ch 2 and 5 sc. sl st in first sc. Break off.

SECOND MOTIF . . . Work same as First Motif until 3rd rnd is completed. 4th rnd: * 5 sc in next loop, ch 1, sl st in corresponding ch-2 loop on First Motif, ch 1, 5 sc in same loop on Second Motif. Repeat from * once more; then complete 4th rnd same as for First Motif.

Make 49 rows of 61 motifs, joining them as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.

FILL-IN-MOTIF . . . Attach thread in a join­ing of motifs, ch 4, * skip 4 sc, tr in next sc, tr in next joining. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in 4th st of starting chain. Next rnd: Work sc between first and next st, * sc be­tween next and following st. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. Fill in all sps be­tween joinings like this.

EDGING ... 1st rnd: Attach thread in any joining on edge, ch 4, skip 4 sc, tr in next sc, * (ch 8, sc in next ch-2) twice; ch 8, skip 5 sc, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook make tr in next sc, tr in joining, skip 5 sc, tr in next sc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (joined tr made). Repeat from * across to next corner motif, then (ch 8, sc in next ch-2) twice; (ch 8, skip 5 sc, dc in next sc, ch 8, sc in next ch-2) twice; ch 8, make joined tr. Continue thus around, joining last tr with sl st in 4th st of starting chain. 2nd rnd: In each ch-8 loop make 5 sc, ch 2 and 5 sc. Join. 3rd rnd: sl st across to next ch-2, sc in same ch-2, * ch 8, sc in next ch-2. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, tr in first sc made. 4th rnd: Ch 1, 5 sc over the tr just made, 5 sc in next loop, ch 8, turn, skip 9 sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, turn. Make 12 dc over last ch-8, sc in incompleted loop, ch 8, turn. Skip 3 dc, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 4 times; ch 8, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, turn. Make 5 sc, ch 2 and 5 sc over loop, * (ch 5, sc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times; ch 5, make 5 sc, ch 2 and 5 sc over next loop. Make 5 sc over incom­pleted loop (scallop completed). Make 5 sc, ch 2 and 5 sc over next loop, 5 sc over follow­ing loop, ch 8, turn. Sc in last ch-2, ch 1, turn. Make 12 dc over last ch-8, sc in incompleted loop, ch 8, turn. Skip 3 dc, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 4 times; ch 8, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc; ch 1, turn. Make 5 sc over loop, ch 1, sl st in corresponding ch-2 on previous scallop, ch 1, 5 sc over same loop. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

BALL FRINGE . . . Starting at bottom, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, work 17 dc in ring. Join with sl st in 3rd st of starting chain. 2nd to 6th rnds incl: Sc in each st around. Stuff this piece with cotton. 7th and 8th rnds: Sc in each sc, decreasing 6 sc evenly around (6 sc remain). Ch 10, break off, leaving an end for sewing. Pull the ch-10 through center ch-5 loop on any scallop, thread needle with end of thread and close opening. Fasten securely.

No. 7734 Tablecloth

Materials: Best Six Cord Mercerized Cro­chet, Size 30. Big Balls 47 halls of White, Ecru or Cream . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Tablecloth measures 60 x 80 inches.

GAUGE: Motif measures 15/8 inches square.

FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 12. Join with sl st. 1st rnd: 24 sc in ring. sl st in first sc. 2nd rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 5, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc in first sc (12 loops). 3rd rnd: * Ch 5, in next loop make cluster, ch 5 and cluster—to make a cluster, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make 3 tr in same place, thread over and draw through all loops on hook; (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc in top of dc. 4th rnd: Ch 4, 2-tr cluster in loop just made, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, in corner loop make cluster, ch 5 and cluster; ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, cluster in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in top of first cluster. Break off.

SECOND MOTIF . . . Work as for First Motif until 3 rnds are completed. 4th rnd: Ch 4, 2-tr cluster in loop just made, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, cluster in corner loop, ch 2, sl st in corner loop of First Motif, ch 2, cluster in same loop as last cluster on Second Motif; ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of First Motif, ch 2, sc in next loop on Second Motif, complete rnd, join­ing next 4 loops to corresponding loops of First Motif as before.

Make 35 rows of 48 motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif (where 4 corners meet, join 3rd and 4th corners to joining of previous 2 corners).

EDGING ... 1st rnd: Attach thread to a corner loop, ch 4 and complete a cluster, ch 10, cluster in same loop, * ch 10, sc in next cluster. Repeat from * around, making cluster, ch 10 and cluster in each corner loop. Join. 2nd and 3rd rnds: sl st in next ch, sl st in same loop, ch 4 and complete cluster as before, ch 10, cluster in same loop, * ch 10, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, making cluster, ch 10 and cluster in each corner loop. Join. Break off at end of 3rd rnd.

No. 4-68 Curtains

Materials: Eversheen, 400-yard balls: 21 balls of White or Ecru . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 or 8.

Each Panel measures about 40 x 81 inches.

GAUGE: 2 ¼ sts make 1 inch; 2 rows make 1 inch.
Starting at bottom, make a chain 45 inches long (15 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Tr in 7th ch from hook, * skip 4 ch, in next ch make tr, ch 4 and tr (a V st made). Repeat from * across until there are 80 V sts, skip 4 ch, in next ch make tr, ch 2 and tr. Cut off remain­ing chain. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: * Tr in next tr, ch 4, tr in next tr. Repeat from * across, ending with tr in 3rd st of turning chain. Ch 6, turn. 3rd row: Tr in next tr, * tr in next tr, ch 4, tr in next tr. Repeat from * across, ending with tr in next tr, ch 2, tr in 4th st of urning chain. Ch 4, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately until piece measures about 2 yards and 7 inches, or length desired. Break off.

BORDER . .. Attach thread in end of starting chain and work border along bottom and one long edge as follows: 1st row: Ch 4, * 3 tr in next sp, tr between 2 tr's. Repeat from * across to corner, make 7 tr in corner st. ** 3 tr in next sp, tr in end of row. Repeat from ** to top of curtain. Ch 4, turn. 2nd and 3rd rows: Tr in each tr and 5 tr in center st of corner. Ch 4, turn. At end of 3rd row, ch 1, turn and work sc in each tr across. Now work sc evenly across remaining 2 edges. sl st in first sc. Break off.

Make another panel, being careful when working border to have panels correspond. Starch lightly if desired and block on a curtain stretcher.

No. 5-121 Chair Set

Materials: Six Cord Cordichet, Size 50. Small Ball: 3 balls of White only . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.

Chair Back measures about 11 x 16 inches; each Arm Piece about 7x11 inches.

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

CHAIR BACK .. . Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain 21 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 * until 97 sps are made. 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), ch 2, dc in next dc (another sp made over sp), 1 bl, 1 sp, (2 bis, 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp) 18 times; 1 bl, ch 2, skip 2 ch of turning chain, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc (bl made over bl), 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp, (2 bis, 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp) 18 times; 1 bl, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Starting at 4th row, fol­low chart until 53 rows are completed. Do not chain to turn at end of 53rd row. 54th row: sl st in next 7 sts (2 sps decreased), ch 5 and follow chart to last 2 sps (2 more sps de­creased). Turn. 55th row: sl st in next 4 sts (1 sp decreased), ch 5 and follow chart to last sp (another sp decreased). Ch 5, turn.

Now follow chart until 60 rows are com­pleted. Do not chain to turn at end of 60th row. 61st row: Dec 2 sps as before, ch 5, 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 12 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps, turn. 62nd row: Dec 2 sps; 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 8 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps, turn. Now follow chart to top to complete scallop. Break off. Make other two scallops to correspond with chart.

Attach thread to edge of Chair Back and work sc closely around all edges, making a p after every 8th sc—to make a picot, ch 3, sl st in last sc.

ARM PIECE (Make 2) ... Make a chain 12 inches long (18 ch sts to 1 inch) and follow chart for Arm Piece, having 42 sps on first row. Finish as for Chair Back.

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