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Title: Book No. 132: Quick Tricks
Date of first publication: 1962
Author: Coats and Clark, Inc.
Date first posted: Mar. 25, 2022
Date last updated: Mar. 25, 2022
Faded Page eBook #20220551
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QUICK TRICKS
for all the QUICKEST
TRICKS you can crochet—
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. “Speed-Cro-Sheen”
is the thread to use!
A high-quality, lustrous Mercerized Cotton, fast-working “Speed-Cro-Sheen” is Boilfast® and is available in a wide range of popular colors. Because of its firm texture and wonderful hard-wearing finish, “Speed-Cro-Sheen” is ideally suitable for making personal accessories, such as handbags, slippers and hats (we think you’ll love the pillbox hats on pages 16 and 17!). It is equally in demand for place mats, hot plate mats, chair seat covers, and pot holders (don’t miss Pretty Petals on page 5!).
Remember, for Best Results buy . . .
coats & clark’s o.n.t. “Speed-Cro-Sheen”
Mercerized Cotton
——————————ABBREVIATIONS——————————
| ch | chain | rnd | round | |
| sc | single crochet | incl | inclusive | |
| h dc | half double crochet | inc | increase | |
| dc | double crochet | dec | decrease | |
| tr | treble | beg | beginning | |
| d tr | double treble | k | knit | |
| tr tr | triple treble | p | purl | |
| sl st | slip stitch | p.s.s.o. | pass slipped stitch over knit stitch | |
| bl | block | O | yarn over | |
| sp | space | sl | slip | |
| st(s) | stitch(es) | tog | together |
* (asterisk) . . . Repeat the instructions following the * as many times as stated.
Repeat instructions in parentheses as many times as stated. For example: “(Ch 5, sc in next sc) 5 times” means to make all that is in parentheses 5 times in all.
COATS & CLARK’S Zippers • “O.N.T” Threads • “Red Heart” Yarns
Distributed by Coats & Clark’s Sales Corp., 430 Park Ave., New York 22, N.Y.
Copyright 1962, Coats & Clark Inc. First Edition—1261—Y-933. Printed in U.S.A.
Bright Buttercups . . . A-364
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 1 ball each of No. 10-A Canary Yellow and No. 110-A Terrace Green; and 2 balls of No. 1 White.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
Hot Plate 7 x 10 inches.
Motif measures 3⅛ inches square; Place Mat measures 11½ x 17¾ inches; Hot Plate Cover measures 6¼ x 9⅜ inches, excluding edging.
FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center with Yellow, ch 7. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 16 sc in ring. Join to first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 6, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr tr, tr tr in joining and in next sc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); ch 6, sl st in same sc as last tr tr was made; (sl st in next sc, ch 6, cluster over same sc and next sc; ch 6, sl st in same sc as last tr tr was made) 7 times. Break off and fasten (8 petals made). 3rd rnd: Attach White to tip of any petal, ch 1, (sc in tip of petal, ch 7, sl st in 5th ch from hook to form picot, ch 8, sl st in 5th ch from hook to form picot, ch 2—small picot chain made) 8 times. Join to first sc. 4th rnd: Sl st to center of next picot chain, ch 1, sc in loop, * make a small picot chain, sc in center of next loop; (ch 7, form picot) 4 times, ch 2—large picot chain made; sc in center of next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with a large picot chain. Join as before. Break off and fasten.
SECOND MOTIF . . . Work exactly as for First Motif, joining the last large picot chain of Second Motif to a large picot chain on First Motif as follows: Ch 5, in first picot of large picot chain on First Motif make sl st, ch 7 and sl st (large picot made); ch 2, sl st in center ch of ch-5 made previously; (ch 5, sl st in next picot of same large picot chain on First Motif; ch 2, sl st in center ch of ch-5 made previously) twice; ch 5, make a large picot in last picot of large picot chain on First Motif, ch 2, sl st in center ch of ch-5 made previously, ch 2—two large picot chains have now been joined. Join, break off and fasten. Being sure to leave the picots of the small picot chains free, make 3 x 5 motifs for Place Mat or 2 x 3 motifs for Hot Plate Mat, joining the large picot chains of motifs together as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.
FILL-IN MOTIF . . . With Green, ch 9, drop loop off hook, insert hook from right to wrong side through any free picot between 4 motifs and draw dropped loop through, ch 1, across ch-9 make sl st in first ch, sc in next 2 ch, h dc in next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch, sl st in last 2 ch (leaf made); (ch 8, drop loop off hook, insert hook in next picot as before and draw dropped loop through, ch 1, across ch-8 make sl st in first ch, sc in next 2 ch, h dc in next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch, sl st in last ch and in last sl st made on previous leaf—another leaf made) 11 times. Break off and fasten.
HALF FILL-IN MOTIF . . . Work exactly as for Fill-In Motif until 5 leaves have been made, joining the first leaf to the second picot preceding the large picot between 2 motifs.
EDGING . . . Attach White to last picot of large picot chain preceding a corner small picot chain on narrow side. 1st rnd: Ch 1, so in picot, ** ch 3, in next picot make tr, ch 3 and d tr; ch 5, in next picot make d tr, ch 3 and tr; ch 3, * across next large picot chain, make sc in first picot, (ch 2, sc in next picot) 3 times; ch 9, sc in center of next Half Fill-In Motif, ch 9. Repeat from * across side to within next corner small picot chain, ending with sc in last picot of large picot chain. Repeat from ** around. Join. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, ** (3 dc in next sp, dc in next st) twice; 11 dc in corner ch-5 sp, (dc in next st, 3 dc in next sp) twice; * dc in next sc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next sc) 3 times; 9 dc in next sp, dc in next sc, 9 dc in next sp. Repeat from * across side to within first ch-3 sp at next corner. Repeat from ** around. Join to top of ch-3.
For Place Mat Only—3rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, making 3 dc in each corner dc. Join as before. Repeat 3rd rnd until Edging measures 1 inch. Break off and fasten.
For Hot Plate Cover Only—3rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join as before. 4th rnd: Ch 6, tr tr in each dc around, making three 3-tr tr clusters evenly spaced around each corner and one 3-tr tr cluster at center of each side. Join to top of ch-6. Break off and fasten. Run a double strand of thread or elastic around top of 4th rnd, place cover over hot plate and tie strands to hold cover in place.
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. “SPEED-CRO-SHEEN” MERCERIZED COTTON 5 balls of No. 46-A Mid Rose.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 2/0 (double zero).
¼ yard of felt and a bone ring.
HOT PLATE MAT . . . Starting at center, ch 5. Join with a sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 15 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, * ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join as before—5 loops. 3rd rnd: In each loop around make sc, h dc. 3 dc, h dc and sc. Join (5 petals). 4th rnd: Holding petals forward and working into back loop at base of sts, sl st in next sc, h dc, 2 dc, * ch 3, sl st in back loop at base of center dc of next petal. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join to 4th sl st. 5th rnd: Repeat 3rd rnd. 6th rnd: * Sc in back loop at base of first h dc of next petal, ch 3, sc in back loop at base of last h dc of same petal, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join (10 loops). 7th rnd: Repeat 3rd rnd (10 petals). 8th and 9th rnds: Repeat 6th and 3rd rnds (20 petals). Next 10 rnds: Repeat 4th and 3rd rnds alternately (20 petals). 20th rnd: Work as for 4th rnd making ch-4 for each loop (instead of ch-3). 21st rnd: Work as for 3rd rnd making 5 dc instead of 3 dc in each petal. Next 4 rnds: Repeat 20th and 21st rnds alternately. 26th rnd: Work as for 4th rnd making ch-5 for each loop. 27th rnd: Work as for 3rd rnd making 7 dc instead of 3 dc in each petal. Next 2 rnds: Repeat 26th and 27th rnds. 30th rnd: Work as for 4th rnd making ch-6 for each loop. 31st rnd: Work as for 3rd rnd making 9 dc in each petal. Break off and fasten. Cut 2 pieces of felt ½ inch smaller than Mat and sew to back.
POT HOLDER . . . Work as for Hot Plate Mat until 21 rnds have been completed. Break off and fasten. Line with felt as for Mat.
Ring: Sc closely around. Sew to Pot Holder.
Directions are given for Small Size. Changes for Medium and Large Sizes are in parentheses.
Rosy Posy Slippers . . . A-366
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 3 balls of No. 46-A Mid Rose and 1 ball of No. 15-A Shaded Dk. Pinks.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
Elastic thread.
TOP . . . Starting at toe with Rose, ch 16. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across—14 dc counting ch-3 as 1 dc. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in first dc and in each dc across, 2 dc in last dc (1 dc increased at each end). Ch 3, turn. Repeat last row 13 (14, 15) times more. Working along side edge, make 3 dc over bar of each dc and turning chain, dc in each ch of starting chain, work other side to correspond. Ch 3, turn. Next 2 rows: Dc in each dc of previous row. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each dc of previous row and across top. Join with sl st to first sc. Break off and fasten.
STRAP . . . Ch 7. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 3 ch. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Skip first dc, dc in next 3 dc, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. Repeat last row until Strap fits comfortably around back of foot to front edge. Sew narrow edges in place as shown.
BACK STRAP . . . Work as for first Strap until length is 2½ inches. Break off and fasten. Sew one narrow edge to center of first Strap as shown. Sc closely around lower edge of first Strap and around outer edges of Back Strap. Working over elastic thread, sc across upper edge of first Strap.
SOLE (Make 2) . . . With double strand of Rose, ch 34 (38, 42). 1st rnd: 5 dc in 4th ch from hook (heel), dc in next 3 ch, h dc in next 2 ch, so in next 11 (13, 15) ch, h dc in next 2 ch, dc in next 11 (13, 15) ch; 7 dc in last ch (toe). Working along opposite side of starting chain, dc in next 11 (13, 15) ch, h dc in next 2 ch, sc in next 11 (13, 15) ch, h dc in next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch. Join to top of ch 3. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining, 2 dc in next 5 sts, dc in each st around, making 2 dc in each of 7 dc at toe. Join as before. Measure 3½ (3¾, 4) inches at center from toe end. Place a marker on each side of sole. 3rd rnd: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 12 sts, sc in each st to marker, h dc in next 2 sts, increasing 7 dc evenly across toe, dc in each st to next marker, h dc in next 2 sts, sc in remaining sts. Join to first sc. Next 2 rnds: Ch 1, sc in each st around increasing 7 so evenly around toe. Join. Break off and fasten. Cut a piece of heavy cardboard slightly smaller than soles. Insert cardboard between the 2 soles and sew together. Sew Top and Back Strap as shown.
ROSE . . . Starting at center with Pinks, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 32 sc in ring. Join to first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, (ch 3, skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch) 7 times; ch 3. Join to first sc. 3rd rnd: (In next loop make sc, h dc, 5 dc, h dc and sc) 8 times. Join (8 petals). 4th rnd: Ch 1, sc between last and first petal made; (ch 5, sc between next 2 petals) 7 times. 5th rnd: Work as for 3rd rnd having 7 dc instead of 5 dc in center of each petal. 6th and 7th rnds: Work as for 4th and 5th rnds. 8th rnd: Work as for 4th rnd having a ch-7 loop instead of ch 5. 9th rnd: Work as for 5th rnd making 9 dc in center of each petal. 10th and 11th rnds: Repeat 8th and 9th rnds. 12th rnd: Work as for 4th rnd having a ch-9 loop instead of ch 5. 13th rnd: Work as for 11th rnd making 11 dc in center of each petal. 14th and 15th rnds: Repeat 12th and 13th rnds. Break off and fasten. Sew to slipper as shown.
J. & P. COATS “BIG BALL” BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30: 1 ball each of No. 1 White, and No. 13 Shaded Blues.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
FIRST FLOWER . . . Starting at center with Blues, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: (Ch 6, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr tr, make 3 tr tr in same sc where last sl st had been made, thread over and draw through all loops on hook—cluster made; Ch 6, sl st in same sc—petal made; sl st in next sc) 6 times. Break off and fasten.
SECOND FLOWER . . . Work as for First Flower until first rnd has been completed. 2nd rnd: Ch 6, cluster in first sc, sl st in tip of any cluster of First Flower, ch 6, sl st in same sc and in next sc. Complete Second Flower same as First Flower. Break off and fasten. Being sure to leave 2 petals free between joinings, make a strip of flowers for desired length. Join 4th petal of last flower to corresponding petal on First Flower.
HEADING . . . 1st rnd: With right side facing, attach White to tip of first free petal on last flower made, ch 1, sc in same place, * ch 7, sc in tip of next petal; working over the joining of this flower and next flower, make d tr, ch 5 and d tr; sc in tip of next petal. Repeat from * around, join to first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 8, in joining make d tr, ch 3 and d tr, * in next sc make (d tr, ch 3) twice and d tr. Repeat from * across. Join to 5th ch of ch-8. 3rd rnd: 3 sc in each ch-3 sp around. Join. Break off and fasten. Starch lightly and press. Sew in place.
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 1 ball makes 2 Glass Jackets and 2 Coasters for each style.
For Style 1—1 ball of No. 15 Shaded Pinks.
For Style 2—1 ball of No. 37 Dk. Lavender.
For Style 3—1 ball of No. 49 Chartreuse Green.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
Elastic thread.
STYLE 1
GLASS JACKET—BOTTOM . . . Starting at center, ch 4. 1st rnd: Make 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st to top of ch 3 (12 dc counting ch 3 as 1 dc). Next 2 rnds: Ch 3, dc in joining, 2 dc in each dc around. Join as before. 4th rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last dc. Join (72 dc). Break off and fasten.
STYLE 1
SIDE—FIRST ROSE . . . Starting at center, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 18 sc in ring. Join to first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining (ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc) 5 times. Repeat from * around, ending ch 3. Join as before (6 loops). 3rd rnd: Ch 1, in each loop around make sc, h dc, 3 dc, h dc and sc (6 petals). Join. 4th rnd: Holding petals forward ch 2, sl st in base of center dc of next petal (ch 3, sl st in base of center dc of next petal) 5 times, ch 3. Join. 5th rnd: Work as for 3rd rnd making 5 dc instead of 3 dc. 6th rnd: Work as for 4th rnd making ch 4 instead of ch 3. 7th rnd: (In next loop make sc, h dc, 7 dc, h dc and sc—petal) 4 times; in next loop make sc, h dc and 4 dc, sl st in any dc on Bottom, make 3 dc, h dc and sc in same loop on Rose (joined petal made); make a joined petal in next loop on Rose, joining it to the 9th dc from previous joining on Bottom. Join. Break off and fasten.
Next Two Roses: Work as for First Rose until 3 petals on last rnd have been made; now make 3 joined petals, joining the first one to center dc of petal on previous Rose and remaining 2 joined petals to every 9th dc on Bottom.
LAST ROSE . . . Work as for previous Roses, joining it to the previous Rose, the Bottom and the First Rose.
EDGING . . . 1st rnd: With right side facing, attach thread to center dc of any free petal (ch 8, sc in center dc of next petal) 8 times. 2nd rnd: Working over elastic thread, ch 1, sc in first sc, (8 sc in next loop, sc in next sc) 7 times; 8 sc in next loop. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, * ch 3, 2 dc in sc just made, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with 2 dc. Join. Break off and fasten.
COASTERS . . . Work center same as Bottom of Glass Jacket. Do not break off.
Edging: 1st rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining (ch 3, skip next 3 dc, sc in next dc) 17 times; ch 3. Join to first sc. Next 3 rnds: Work as for 3rd, 4th, and 5th rnds of First Rose, having 18 petals instead of 6. Break off and fasten.
STYLE 2
STYLE 2
GLASS JACKET—BOTTOM . . . Work same as for Style 1. Do not break off at end of last rnd.
SIDE . . . 1st rnd: Ch 3, skip joining, dc in next 4 dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next 5 dc) 11 times; ch 1. Join. Next 4 rnds: Ch 3, skip joining, dc in next 4 dc, (ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc in next 5 dc) 11 times; ch 1. Join. 6th rnd: Ch 3, skip joining, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc make dc in next 2 dc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook—cluster made; 2-dc cluster over next 2 dc, (ch 3, 2-dc cluster over next 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2-dc cluster over next 2 dc) 11 times; ch 3. Join. 7th rnd: Ch 2, 2-dc cluster over next 2 sts, (ch 5, skip sp, 3-dc cluster over next 3 sts) 11 times; ch 5. Join. 8th rnd: Holding elastic thread to wrong side of work, make 7 sc in each ch-5 sp. Join. Break off and fasten.
COASTERS . . . 1st to 4th rnds incl: Work as for Bottom of Style 1. 5th rnd: Work as for first rnd of Side of Glass Jacket, making ch 3 between each 5-dc group. Join. 6th rnd: Work same as 6th rnd of Glass Jacket making ch 6 instead of ch 3. 7th rnd: Work same as for 7th rnd of Glass Jacket making ch 8 instead of ch 5. Last rnd: Ch 1, sc in tip of cluster, (9 sc in next sp, sc in tip of next cluster) 11 times; 9 sc in last sp. Join. Break off and fasten.
STYLE 3
STYLE 3
GLASS JACKET—BOTTOM . . . Work as for Bottom of Glass Jacket Style 1 until the 3rd rnd has been completed. 4th rnd: Ch 3, dc in each dc around increasing 27 dc evenly around. Join (75 dc). Break off and fasten.
SIDE—FIRST LEAF . . . Starting at center, ch 13. 1st rnd: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across making 3 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of starting chain, sc in each ch across, 2 sc in same place as first sc was made. Join with a sl st to first sc. Work is now done in rows. 1st row: Picking up back loop only throughout sc in each sc across to within one sc of next 3-sc group. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across making 3 sc in center sc of 3-sc group, sc in each remaining sc to within one sc of next 3-sc group. Ch 1, turn. Next 6 rows: Sc in each sc across to within last 2 sc making 3 sc in center of 3-sc group. Ch 1, turn. 9th row: Sc in each sc to center sc of 3-sc group, join with sl st to any dc of last rnd of Bottom. Break off and fasten.
SECOND LEAF . . . Work as for First Leaf until 8 rows have been completed. Ch 1, turn. 9th row: Sl st in corresponding sc on First Leaf, sc in each sc to center sc of 3-sc group, skip 14 dc from first joining on Bottom, sl st in next dc. Break off and fasten. Make 3 more leaves and join in same manner, joining last leaf to first leaf. Break off and fasten. Lace elastic through center of leaves on wrong side.
COASTERS . . . Work as for Bottom of Style 1, increasing 29 dc on 4th rnd instead of 24 (77 dc).
FIRST LEAF . . . Starting at center ch 6. Work as for Leaf of Glass Jacket until the 5th row has been completed. 6th row: Work as for 9th row of Leaf of Jacket.
SECOND LEAF . . . Work as for First Leaf until the 5th row has been completed. Ch 1, turn. 6th row: Sl st in corresponding sc on First Leaf, sc in each sc across to center sc of 3-sc group, skip 6 sts from first joining of Bottom, sl st in next st. Break off and fasten. Make 9 more leaves and join in same manner, joining last leaf to first leaf. Break off and fasten.
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. SIX STRAND FLOSS 1 skein each of No. 1 White, No. 140 Signal Red, No. 51-C Gold Brown and No. 38 Dk. Orange.
A yard of black floss for eyes.
BOILTEX BIAS TAPE (double fold). Art. 660: 1 pkg. of No. 4 Blue.
Milwards Embroidery Needle No. 7.
1 bone ring.
⅜ of a yard of light blue and white checked gingham, 36 inches wide with ⅛-inch checks; a piece of terry cloth 8 x 16 inches.
EMBROIDERY . . . Place a pin in a dark blue square 2 inches in from right selvedge edge, and 2 inches down from top edge for starting point A on chart.
Design is worked in cross stitch and long back stitch. When making cross stitches, top strands should all point in the same direction. Work symbols indicated on chart, in cross stitch and 3 strands.
Starting at A follow chart, completing design in long back stitches: feathers and tail with 3 strands of White; eye with 3 strands of Black, and feet with 6 strands of Gold Brown.
Having rooster in center, cut an 8¼-inch square. Cut another piece of gingham the same size for back. Using terry cloth for padding, baste pieces together. Sew bias tape around edges. Sew ring to right top corner.
Pot Holder measures 8 inches in diameter
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. “SPEED-CRO-SHEEN” MERCERIZED COTTON 1 ball of No. 10-A Canary Yellow.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 2/0 (double zero).
Dark felt for clock symbols; yellow felt for lining.
1 plastic ring.
Starting at center ch 2. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rnds. Mark beg of each rnd. Next 2 rnds: 2 sc in each sc around. 4th rnd: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. 5th rnd: Sc in each sc around. 6th rnd: Repeat 4th rnd. Next 3 rnds: Repeat 5th rnd. 10th rnd: Repeat 4th rnd. Next 2 rnds: Repeat 5th rnd. Hereafter, work until piece measures 8 inches in diameter increasing whenever necessary to keep work flat. Break off and fasten.
Ring: Sc closely around ring. Join and sew to center top of Pot Holder.
Cut out symbols for clock from dark felt and paste to right side of Pot Holder as shown.
Cut yellow felt for lining and sew to wrong side of Pot Holder. Press lightly.
KITCHEN CLEAN-UPS!
Dishcloth A-371
Dishcloth measures 14 inches square
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 2 balls of No. 10-A Canary Yellow.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 1.
Starting at lower edge, make a chain 16 inches long. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, * draw loop on hook up to measure ⅜ inch, thread over and draw through loop on hook, insert hook between the ⅜-inch loop and the single strand behind it (Fig. 1) and draw a loop through (2 loops on hook); thread over and draw through all loops on hook (knot st made). Skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across until row measures 14 inches. Ch 1, turn. Cut off remaining chain. 2nd row: Sc in first sc, * make a knot st, sc in next sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row until total length is 14 inches. Next row: Sc in first sc, * ch 3, sc in next sc. Repeat from * across. Break off and fasten. Press lightly.
FIGURE 1
Dishcloth A-372
Dishcloth measures 13 inches square
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 3 balls of No. 13 Shaded Blues will make 2 dishcloths.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 4.
Starting at center, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in ring) 3 times; ch 1, h dc in top of ch-3. Turn. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in sp just formed, * ch 1, dc in center dc of next 3-dc group, ch 1, in next ch-3 sp make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc (corner). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, 3 dc in same place as first 2 dc, ch 1, h dc in top of ch-3. Turn. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in sp just formed, * ch 1, dc in center dc of next ch-3 group, ch 1, make dc, ch 1, in each ch-1 sp to next 3-dc group, dc in center dc of next 3-dc group, ch 1, make 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next corner sp. Repeat from * around, ending as on previous rnd. Turn. Next 14 rnds: Repeat 3rd rnd. Turn. 18th rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in sp just formed, * make 3 dc in next and every other ch-1 sp to next corner, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next corner sp. Repeat from * around, ending as before. Turn. 19th rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in sp just formed, * (ch 1, dc in center dc of next 3-dc group, ch 1, dc between last 3-dc group and next 3-dc group) 25 times; ch 1, dc in center dc of next 3-dc group, ch 1, in corner sp make 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending as before. Turn. 20th rnd: Repeat 3rd rnd. Turn. 21st rnd: Repeat 18th rnd. Turn. 22nd rnd: Sl st in each st around. Join. Break off and fasten. Press lightly.
Dishcloth A-373
Dishcloth measures 13 inches square
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 2 balls of No. 21 Shaded Greens.
Knitting Needles, 1 pair No. 8
NOTE: Thread is used double throughout.
Starting at one corner, cast on 2 sts. 1st row: K 1, O, k 1. 2nd row: K 1, O, k to end of row. Repeat 2nd row until one side edge measures 13 inches, ending with an even number of stitches. Next row: K 2 tog, O, k 2 tog, k to end of row. Repeat last row until 3 sts remain. Next row: K 2 tog, k 1. Bind off. Press lightly.
A Pair of Perky Pillbox Hats
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. “SPEED-CRO-SHEEN” MERCERIZED COTTON 2 balls of No. 43 Dk. Yellow.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 2/0 (double zero).
GAUGE: 5 sc = 1 inch.
SIDE . . . First Half: Starting at center, make a chain 25 inches long, having 5 ch to 1 inch. 1st rnd: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 124 ch. Being careful not to twist piece, join with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining and in next 3 sts; sl st in next st, * sc in next 4 sts, sl st in next st. Repeat from * around. Join as before (25 patterns started). 3rd rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining and in next 2 sc, * sl st in next sc, picking up the back loop of next sl st and the back loop of the sc directly under the sl st, make an h dc (h dc over sl st made and a ridge formed); sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around, ending with an h dc over sl st. Join. 4th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining and in next sc, repeat from * on 3rd rnd around, ending with sc in last h dc. Join. 5th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, repeat from * on 3rd rnd around, ending with sc in last 2 sts. Do not join.
6th rnd: Repeat from * on 3rd rnd around, ending with sc in last 3 sts. Do not join. 7th rnd: Ch 1, * thread over, inserting hook as on 3rd rnd, draw up a ¼-inch loop in next sl st; thread over, draw up a ⅜-inch loop in next ridge made on 6th rnd, thread over, draw up a ½-inch loop in next ridge made on 5th rnd; thread over, draw up a ⅝-inch loop in next ridge made on 4th rnd; thread over, draw up a ¾-inch loop in next ridge made on 3rd rnd; thread over and draw through all 11 loops on hook, ch 1 tightly (fan made); sc in next h dc and in next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. Join to top of first fan. 8th rnd: Ch 1, * skip fan, sc in next 4 sc. Repeat from * around. Join to first sc (100 sc). 9th and 10th rnds: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join as before. 11th rnd: Sl st in each st around. 12th rnd: Ch 2, picking up both loops of the sts on next-to-last rnd throughout, h dc in each st around (the rnd of sl sts now forms a chain line on right side of work.) Join to first h dc. Next 2 rnds: Repeat 11th and 12th rnds. Last 2 rnds: Ch 2, h dc in each h dc around. Break off and fasten.
Second Half: Cut off any remaining chain on starting chain of First Half. Attach thread in last ch used on starting chain of First Half. 1st rnd: Working along opposite side of starting chain, repeat 2nd rnd of First Half. Next 3 rnds: Repeat 3rd, 4th and 5th rnds of First Half. Join last sc of last rnd to first sc. 5th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, * make a fan, drawing up the ¾-inch loop in same ridge as the ¾-inch loop of fan on First Half was made, sc in next h dc and in next 3 sc. Repeat from * around, ending with sc in last 2 sts. Join. 6th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, repeat from * on 8th rnd of First Half around. Next 2 rnds: Repeat 9th rnd of First Half.
CROWN . . . 1st rnd: Sl st in each sc around. 2nd rnd: Picking up both loops of the sc’s on next-to-last rnd to form a chain line as before, sc in each sc around, decreasing 6 sc evenly spaced—to dec 1 sc, draw up a loop in each of 2 sc, thread over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Next 29 rnds: Repeat first and 2nd rnds alternately 14 times, then first rnd once. 32nd rnd: Dec 5 sc. Break off and fasten. Turn the last 5 rnds on First Half of Side under to form hatband.
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. “SPEED-CRO-SHEEN” MERCERIZED COTTON 3 balls of No. 1 White.
Milwards Steel Crochet No. 2/0 (double zero).
GAUGE: 5 sc and 5 ch-1 sps = 2 inches; 4 rnds = 1 inch.
NOTE: Use thread double throughout; divide 3rd ball in two equal parts. It is important to maintain given gauge to achieve stiff texture of fabric.
Starting at center top, ch 6. Join with sl st to form a ring. 1st rnd: In ring make (ch 1 and sc) 7 times. Do not join but mark last sc of each rnd. 2nd and 3rd rnds: * Ch 1, in next sc make sc, ch 1 and sc. Repeat from * around—28 sc with ch-1 between on 3rd rnd. Next 2 rnds: * Ch 1, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around—referred to as “work even.” 6th rnd: * Ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1, in next sc make sc, ch 1 and sc—an inc made. Repeat from * around—42 sc. Next 4 rnds: Work even. 11th rnd: Sl st loosely in front loop of each ch and each sc around—84 sl sts, and piece measures 6¼ inches across. 12th rnd: * Ch 1, skip next sl st, sc in front loop of next sl st. Repeat from * around—42 sc. Next rnd: Work even. 14th rnd: * (Ch 1, sc in next sc) twice; ch 1, make an inc in next sc. Repeat from * around—56 sc. 15th rnd: Sl st loosely in back loop of each ch and so around—112 sl sts. 16th rnd: * Ch 1, skip next sl st, sc in back loop of next sl st. Repeat from * around—56 sc. Next 12 rnds: Work even. 29th and 30th rnds: Repeat 15th and 16th rnds. Next 4 rnds: Work even. Ch 1, sl st in next sc. Break off and fasten. Form a ridge around Top by folding at 11th and 15th sl st rnds. Turn under lower edge at 29th rnd.
Dainty Dress-Ups for Your Closet!
Scent the stuffing with your favorite cologne,
or fill with a fragrant sachet powder,
for sweet-smelling closets or dresser drawers.
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN”
Approximately 24 yards make one complete Sachet.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
A pipe cleaner for Style 4.
STYLE 1
BELL . . . Starting at top, ch 2. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—do not join rnds. Next 2 rnds: 2 sc in each sc around—1 sc increased in each st—24 sc. 4th rnd: Sc in each sc around, increasing 12 sc evenly spaced—36 sc. 5th rnd: Sc in each sc around. Next 8 rnds: Repeat 5th rnd. 14th rnd: Repeat 4th rnd—48 sc. Next 6 rnds: Repeat 5th rnd. 21st rnd: Picking up front loop only to form a ridge on wrong side of work, sc in each sc around. Next 2 rnds: Repeat 5th rnd.
Edging: * Ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook—picot made; skip next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Break off and fasten.
Bottom: Work as for Bell until the 4th rnd has been completed. Next rnd: Repeat 4th rnd—48 sc. Now sc in each sc around until piece fits to the ridge of 21st rnd of Bell. Break off and fasten. Stuff with sachet and sew bottom to ridge.
Loop: Attach thread to center top as illustrated, * ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook—picot made. Repeat from * until length is 4 inches. Join to first ch. Break off and fasten.
STYLE 2
HEART (Make 2) . . . Starting at lower edge, ch 2. 1st row: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: 2 sc in each sc across (1 sc increased in each st). Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Increasing 1 sc at each end, sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 3rd row until there are 20 sc on row. 1st short row: Sc in next 8 sc, draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc, thread over and draw through all 3 loops on hook—a dec made. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in each sc of previous row, decreasing 1 sc at end of row. Ch 1, turn. Repeat last 2 rows until 4 sc remain. Break off and fasten. Attach thread to 11th sc of last long row. Decreasing 1 sc at beg of next row and every other row, work to correspond with other side.
Finishing: Sc the 2 pieces together stuffing with sachet before opening becomes too small and being sure to have a multiple of 2 sc.
Edging and Loop: Work as for Style 1.
See Directions for Hanger Covers
STYLE 3
FLOWER (Make 2) . . . Starting at center ch 2. 1st rnd: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, * in next sc make sc, h dc, dc, h dc and sc. Repeat from * around. Join as before (5 petals). 3rd rnd: Ch 1, * sc in next 2 sts, in next st make h dc, 3 dc and h dc; sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. 4th rnd: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, h dc in next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, h dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. 5th rnd: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, h dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in each of next 5 sts, h dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. 6th rnd: Ch 1, * sc in next 3 sts, h dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, h dc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Break off and fasten.
With a contrasting color make a few French Knots (Fig. 1) in center of flower.
Work Finishing, Edging and Loop as for Style 2.
FIGURE 1
STYLE 4
UMBRELLA . . . Starting at bottom, ch 4. 1st rnd: 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st to top of starting chain (12 dc counting ch-3 as 1 dc). 2nd rnd: Ch 3, skip joining, * make a dc in next dc and a dc around bar of same dc (Fig. 2,) a raised dc and an inc made; dc in next dc. Repeat from * around ending with a raised dc (6 raised dc). Join as before. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, skip joining, * dc in each dc to within next raised dc, make a dc in raised dc and a raised dc around bar of same raised dc. Repeat from * around. Join. Next 7 rnds: Repeat 3rd rnd having one dc more between the raised dc’s on each rnd. Last rnd: Ch 1, * sc in each dc to within next raised dc, in next raised dc make sl st, ch 4 and sl st. Repeat from * around. Join to first sc. Break off and fasten. Pleat each ridge and sew as shown. Fill with sachet.
FIGURE 2
TOP . . . Work as for Umbrella until the first rnd has been completed. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining, 2 dc in each dc around. Join. Break off and fasten. Sew in place. Slip a pipe cleaner through center of top and bottom. Shape top for handle.
STYLE 5
LEAF (Make 2) . . . Starting at center, ch 24. 1st rnd: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of starting chain, sc in each ch across, 2 sc in same place as first sc was made. Join with sl st to first sc. Pick up back loop only throughout. Work is now done in rows. 1st row: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to within 1 sc of next 3-sc group. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across making 3 sc in center sc of 3-sc group, sc in each remaining sc to within 1 sc of next 3-sc group. Ch 1, turn. Next 12 rows: Sc in each sc across making 3 sc in center sc of 3-sc group. Ch 1, turn. 15th row: Sc in each sc to center of 3-sc group, sl st in center sc. Break off and fasten. Sew leaves together leaving an opening to fill with sachet.
Loop: Attach thread to top of leaf, ch 30, sl st in each ch across. Join to first ch. Break off and fasten.
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 1 ball of No. 13 Shaded Blues for Style 1; 1 ball of No. 18 Shaded Lavenders for Style 2.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
2 wooden hangers.
STYLE 1
COVER . . . Starting at narrow edge make a chain to fit around hanger. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
NOTE: Pick up back loop only throughout. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row until length is same as hanger. Break off and fasten. Slip over hanger and sew edges together.
Hook Cover: Ch 6. Picking up both loops of each sc, work as for Hanger Cover until length is same as hook. Sew over hook.
Flower Sachet: Starting at center, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, (in ring make sc, ch 3) 6 times. Join to first sc. 2nd rnd: In each loop around make sc, h dc, 3 dc, h dc and sc—6 petals. Join. 3rd rnd: Holding petals forward, so between last petal and first petal, (ch 3, sc between next 2 petals) 5 times; ch 3. Join. 4th rnd: Work as for 2nd rnd having 5 dc in center of each petal instead of 3 dc. Join. 5th rnd: Repeat 3rd rnd. 6th rnd: Work as for 2nd rnd having 7 dc in center of each petal. Break off and fasten. Make one more Flower; do not break off. With wrong sides together and working through both thicknesses, sl st in each st around leaving an opening to fill with Sachet, ch 10. Break off leaving a 6-inch end. Sew to center of hanger as shown.
STYLE 2
COVER . . . Starting at narrow edge, ch 14. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, (skip next ch, 5 dc in next ch—shell made; skip next ch, sc in next ch) 3 times. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: 2 dc in first sc—half shell made; * sc in center dc of next shell, shell in next sc. Repeat from * across, ending with 3 dc in last sc—half shell made. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in first dc, * shell in next sc, sc in center dc of next shell. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. Repeat last 2 rows alternately until length is same as hanger. Break off and fasten. Slip over hanger and sew edges together.
Hook Cover: Work same as for Style 1.
Shell Sachet: Starting at top, ch 11. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: * Sc in next dc, skip next dc, 5-dc shell in next dc, skip next dc. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: 4 dc in first sc, * sc in center dc of next shell, shell in next sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: 2 dc in first dc, sc in center dc of same shell, * shell in next sc, sc in center dc of next shell. Repeat from * across ending with 3 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 1, turn. Next 3 rows: Repeat 3rd, 2nd and 3rd rows of Cover. 8th row: Sl st in each st to center dc of next shell, sc in same place, (shell in next sc, sc in center dc of next shell) twice. Turn. 9th row: Sl st to center dc of next shell, sc in same place, shell in next sc, sc in center of next shell. Break off and fasten. Make another shell and complete as for Style 1.
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 2 balls of No. 1 White.
Knitting Needles, 1 pair No. 1.
Cast on 25 sts. 1st row: Sl first st as if to purl, knit to end of row. Repeat first row until only 1 yard of thread remains on second ball. Bind off.
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 1 ball each of No. 49-A Killarney and No. 126 Spanish Red, and
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. SIX STRAND FLOSS 1 skein of No. 38 Dk. Orange.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
Doily measures 12¾ inches from scallop to scallop.
Starting at center with Killarney, ch 9. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 16 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: * Ch 5, skip next sc, sl st in front loop of next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, skip next sc, sl st in joining of previous rnd. 3rd rnd: Ch 1, 2 sc in joining, (2 sc in next sc on first rnd, 2 sc in back loop of next sc on first rnd) 7 times; 2 sc in next sc on first rnd. Join to first sc (32 sc). 4th rnd: Repeat 2nd rnd. 5th rnd: Ch 1, 2 sc in joining, * sc in back loop of next 3 sc on next-to-last rnd, 2 sc in back loop of next sc on next-to-last rnd. Repeat from * around, ending with sc in back loop of next 3 sc on next-to-last rnd. Join to first sc (40 sc). 6th rnd: Repeat 2nd rnd. 7th rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining, * dc in back loop of next 3 sc on 5th rnd, 2 dc in back loop of next sc on 5th rnd. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in back loop of next 3 sc on 5th rnd. Join to top of ch-3. 8th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, * ch 5, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5. Join to first sc. Break off and fasten.
9th rnd: Attach Red to any free dc on 7th rnd, in same st make ch 3 and dc; * ch 1, draw loop on hook to measure ¼ inch, thread over and draw through loop on hook, insert hook between the ¼-inch loop and the single strand behind it (Fig. 1, page 15) and draw a loop through; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (knot stitch made); skip next free dc, 2 dc in next free dc. Repeat from * around, ending with a knot st. Join as before (12 petals started). 10th rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining, * dc in next dc, make a knot st, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with a knot st. Join. 11th rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in joining, * dc in each dc across petal, make a knot st, 3 dc in first dc of next petal. Repeat from * around. Join. 12th rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining, * dc in each dc across petal, knot st, 2 dc in first dc of next petal. Repeat from * around. Join. 13th rnd: Repeat 11th rnd. Next 4 rnds: Repeat 12th rnd. 18th rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining, * dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, knot st, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 19th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 13 dc, * knot st, dc in next 14 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 20th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 11 dc, * holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, dc in next 2 dc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), knot st, dc over the double loop of next knot st, knot st, dc in next 12 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
21st rnd: Ch 3, cluster over next 2 dc, * dc in next 7 dc, cluster over next 3 dc, knot st, in next dc make dc, knot st and dc; knot st, cluster over next 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with a knot st. Join to tip of first cluster. 22nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, * cluster over next 2 dc, knot st, dc in next dc, knot st, dc over next knot st as before, knot st, dc in next dc, knot st, dc in next 7 dc. Repeat from * around. End and join as on 9th rnd. 23rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, * cluster over next 2 dc, knot st, dc in next dc, knot st, in next dc make dc, knot st and dc, knot st, dc in next dc, knot st, dc in next 6 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 24th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, * cluster over next 2 dc, (knot st, dc in next dc) twice; knot st, dc over next knot st as before, (knot st, dc in next dc) twice; knot st, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
25th rnd: Sl st in next dc, ch 4, make a tr-cluster over next 4 sts in same manner as dc-cluster was made; * (knot st, in next dc make dc, knot st and dc; knot st, dc in next dc) twice; knot st, in next dc make dc, knot st and dc, knot st, skip next dc, tr-cluster over next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. Join to tip of cluster. 26th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, * (knot st, dc in next dc) 8 times; knot st, sc in tip of next cluster. Repeat from * around. Join to first sc. 27th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, * 2 sc over next knot st, h dc in next dc, (3 dc over next knot st, dc in next dc) 6 times; 3 dc over next knot st, h dc in next dc, 2 dc over next knot st, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. Break off and fasten. With Dk. Orange make French Knots (see Fig. 1, page 20) at random on Green center.
Crochet ’n’ Rick Rack
J. & P. COATS METALLIC “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 1 ball of No. 10-A Canary Yellow.
BOILTEX RICK RACK, Art. 3525: 1 pkg. of No. 157-A Yellow.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
1 small button; 2 rhinestones; 1 pair of earring-backs (perforated).
GAUGE: 2 shells = 1 inch;
2 shell rows = 1 inch.
COLLAR . . . 1st row: Attach thread to tip of 2nd point on one side of rick rack, insert hook in same point and in next point and complete sc—corner made, (ch 5, sc in next point) twice, ch 5, insert hook in next 2 points and complete an sc—another corner made. (Ch 5, sc in next point) 44 times, ch 5, make corner as before, (ch 5, sc in next point) twice, ch 5, make corner. Cut off excess rick rack leaving ½ inch free. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: 2 dc in first sc, * in next sc make sc, ch 5 and 2 dc—shell made. Repeat from * across. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: (Sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5) twice, draw up a loop in each of next 2 ch-5 loops, thread over and draw through all 3 loops on hook—a dec made; * ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across to within next corner, make a dec as before, (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Repeat 2nd row.
5th row: Sc in first ch-5 loop, ch 5, make a dec, * ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across to within next corner, make a dec directly above previous dec, ch 5, sc in next loop. Ch 5, turn. 6th row: Repeat 2nd row, ending with ch 4, turn. 7th row: Make a dec, * ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across, dec over previous dec, ch 4, sc in next shell, ch 4, sc in base of first shell. Ch 4, turn. 8th row: Repeat 6th row, ch 3, turn. 9th row: Sc in first shell, * ch 3, sc in next shell. Repeat from * across; ch 1, turn. 10th row: 2 sc in each ch-3 loop across. Break off and fasten. Attach thread to first sc of last row, ch 10, sl st in 10th ch from hook—buttonloop made. Break off and fasten. Sew button to opposite side of collar to correspond. Turn under cut edges of rick rack and sew in place.
EARRINGS (make 2) . . . Attach thread as for collar to remaining rick rack, sc in same place, (sc in next point) 5 times. Join to first sc. Break off and fasten. Cut off excess rick rack, allowing for seam. With right side facing, sew edges together. Turn cut edges under and sew in place. Sew rhinestone in center and sew to earring-back.
J. & P. COATS “BIG BALL” BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30: 1 ball of No. 1 White.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
Ribbon, 1 inch wide.
Edging measures about 1½ inches wide
Starting at narrow edge, ch 23. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, (ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch) 5 times. Ch 17, turn. 2nd row: Skip next 5 sps, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch—this sp is worked for Heading. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Skip next 2 ch, dc in next dc, (ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch) 5 times. Ch 17, turn. Repeat last 2 rows alternately for desired length, ending with 2nd row. Break off and fasten.
EDGING . . . With right side facing, attach thread to first space at opposite long edge as Heading, sc in same place, * 7 dc in center ch of next sp—shell made; sc in next sp. Repeat from * across. Break off and fasten. Sew narrow edges together. Starch lightly and press. Sew in place. Lace ribbon through.
PILLOW CASE EDGING . . . A-381 The designs on this page are illustrated in color on cover
Reminiscent of the ever-popular Granny Afghan design, this set looks equally well for dining in a country kitchen or serving an informal luncheon in your dining area.
Place Mat measures 13½ inches square
J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 3 balls of No. 1 White and 4 balls of No. 108 Steel Blue will make 4 Place Mats and 4 Glass Jackets.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 4.
PLACE MAT
Starting at center with Blue, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring (ch 3, 3 dc in ring) 3 times; ch 3. Join to top of ch-3. Turn. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, in first ch-3 sp make 2 dc, ch 3-corner and 3 dc; (ch 1, in next sp make 3 dc, ch 3-corner and 3 dc) 3 times; ch 1. Join as before. Turn. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, in first ch-1 sp make 2 dc, ch 1, (in next corner sp make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc—corner in corner sp made; ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times; corner in last corner sp, ch 1. Join. Turn. 4th rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, (ch 1, corner in next corner sp, ch 1; 3 dc, ch 1 in each ch-1 sp to next corner, corner in next corner sp) 3 times; 3 dc, ch 1 in last ch-1 sp. Join. Break off and fasten. Turn. Attach White to last ch-1 sp worked. 5th rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1 in each ch-1 sp to next corner, corner in next corner sp, ch 1) 4 times; 3 dc, ch 1 in each remaining ch-1 sp. Join. Turn. There are 4 more ch-1 sps as on previous rnd. Next 3 rnds: Repeat 5th rnd. At end of 8th rnd break off and fasten. Turn. Attach Blue. Next 4 rnds: With Blue repeat 5th rnd. At end of 12th rnd break off and fasten. Then work in same manner 4 rnds White, 4 rnds Blue and 4 rnds White. Last rnd: With Blue work sc, ch 2 and 3 dc in each ch-1 sp and each corner sp around. Join. Break off and fasten. Press lightly.
GLASS JACKET
BOTTOM . . . Starting at center with Blue, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 14 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3 (15 dc counting ch-3 as 1 dc). Turn. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in joining (1 dc increased), 2 dc in each dc around (1 dc increased in each dc). Join. Turn. Next 2 rnds: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, increasing 15 dc evenly spaced. Join. Turn. (60 dc on 4th rnd.) Piece measures 2½ inches in diameter.
SIDE . . . 1st rnd: Picking up back loop only, ch 3, skip joining, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1. Repeat from * around (15 groups of 3 dc). Join. Turn. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-1 sp just formed, ch 1, * 3 dc in next sp, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join. Turn. Next 2 rnds: Repeat 2nd rnd. Break off and fasten. Attach White. Next 4 rnds: With White repeat 2nd rnd. At end of 8th rnd break off and fasten. Last rnd: Repeat last rnd of Place Mat.
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. “SPEED-CRO-SHEEN” MERCERIZED COTTON 1 ball each of No. 46-A Mid Rose, No. 126 Spanish Red and No. 12 Black.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 1.
Cotton batting and dried beans.
GAUGE: 6 sts = 1 inch;
13 rnds = 2 inches.
HAT . . . Starting at top with Black, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring. NOTE: Do not join rnds. 2nd rnd: Cut a piece of cardboard ¾-inch wide and 3 inches long. * Holding cardboard behind work, pass thread over and around the width of cardboard; then sc in next st (loop st made). Make another loop st in same st. Repeat from * around (24 sts). 3rd rnd: Loop st in each st around. 4th rnd: * Loop st in next st, 2 loop sts in next st. Repeat from * around (36 sts.) Next 10 rnds: Work even in loop st. 15th and 16th rnds: Sc in each st around. Sl st in next sc, ch 1, turn and work sl st loosely in each sc of last rnd. Break off and fasten.
FACE . . . 1st rnd: With looped side of hat facing, attach Rose in a sl st (behind sc), ch 1, so in 36 sl sts around. Next 4 rnds: Sc in each sc around. 6th rnd: * Sc in next sc, draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc, thread over and draw through all 3 loops on hook (1 sc decreased). Repeat from * around (24 sc). 7th rnd: Work even. Last 2 rnds: Repeat 6th and 7th rnds (16 sc). Break off and fasten.
COLLAR . . . 1st rnd: Attach Black in last sc and work sl st loosely in each sc around. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in each sc (behind sl sts) around. 3rd rnd: Work even; then repeat first rnd. Break off and fasten. Stuff firmly with cotton.
BODY . . . With Red, ch 16. Join as before. 1st rnd: Ch 1, sc in each ch around (16 sc). 2nd rnd: Make 2 sc in each sc around (32 sc). Next 2 rnds: Work even. 5th rnd: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (48 sc). Next 2 rnds: Work even. Next 3 rnds: Repeat last 3 rnds (72 sc). 11th rnd: (Ch 2, skip 14 sc—for armhole, sc in next 22 sc) twice. 12th rnd: Sc in each ch and in each sc around (48 sc). Next 5 rnds: Work even ending at underarm. Break off and fasten.
BELT . . . Work same as Collar. Next rnd: Attach Red in an sc at underarm and repeat 2nd rnd of collar (48 sc). Work 7 rnds even, then sl st loosely in each sc around. Break off and fasten.
ARM . . . 1st rnd: Attach Red and work sc in each sc and in opposite side of each of 2 ch of armhole (16 sc). Next 11 rnds: Work even; then sl st loosely in each sc around. Break off and fasten.
HAND . . . Attach Rose in an sc on last rnd and repeat 2nd rnd of collar (16 sc). Work 4 rnds even. 6th rnd: * Sc in next 2 sc, make a dec over next 2 sc. Repeat from * until 8 sc remain. Break off and draw remaining sts together. Stuff arms and shoulders lightly.
BOTTOM . . . With Black, ch 4. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. 2nd and 3rd rnds: 2 sc in each sc (32 sc). 4th rnd: Work even. 5th rnd: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 16 times (48 sc). Work 3 rnds even; then sl st loosely in each sc around. Break off and fasten. With wrong sides of body and bottom together, overcast center loops of both pieces—before opening is entirely closed fill body loosely with beans. Sew head to body.
CHIN STRAP . . . Using Black and leaving a 6-inch end free at beg of work, make a 3-inch chain. Break off leaving another 6-inch end. With the 6-inch ends, sew strap in place. Embroider eyes and buttons with Black; mouth with Red. Bend arms as illustrated and sew in place.
J. & P. COATS METALLIC “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” 11 balls of No. 90-B Gold, and
COATS & CLARK’S “RED HEART” KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply (4 oz. “Tangle-Proof” Pull-Out Skeins): 2 skeins of No. 588 Amethyst.
COATS & CLARK’S NECK OPENING ZIPPER (Pink label): 1, No. 83-3 Temple Gold, 16-inch length.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 2/0 (double zero).
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches.
NOTE: Use Gold thread double throughout.
Starting at lower edge with double thread of Gold, ch 57 loosely to measure 12 inches. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—56 sc. Ch 2, turn. 2nd row: H dc in each st across previous row. Drop Gold, attach Amethyst. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: With Amethyst sc in each h dc across. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: Picking up front loop only, sc in each sc across to within last sc; draw up a loop in last sc (2 loops on hook), drop Amethyst, pick up Gold and complete an sc. Ch 1, turn. 5th row: With Gold sc in first sc, make a tr around bar (Fig. 2, page 20) of 2nd sc on first row—raised tr made; raised tr around bar of next sc of first row, * skip the 2 Amethyst sc behind the 2 tr, sc in next 2 sc of previous row, skip next 2 sc of first row, raised tr around bar of next 2 sc of first row. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last Amethyst sc. Ch 2, turn. 6th row: Repeat 2nd row across to within last sc, thread over, draw up a loop in last sc (3 loops on hook), drop Gold, pick up Amethyst and complete an h dc. Ch 1, turn. Next 2 rows: Repeat 3rd and 4th rows. 9th row: With Gold, sc in first sc, * make a raised tr around bar of next 2 raised tr 4 rows below, skip next 2 Amethyst sc, sc in next 2 sc of previous row. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last Amethyst sc. Ch 2, turn. Repeat 6th to 9th rows incl for pattern. Work in pattern until total length is about 27 inches, ending with 6th row. Break off and fasten.
HANDLE . . . With Gold, ch 85. Next 9 rows: Repeat first 9 rows of Bag. 10th row: Repeat 2nd row. Break off and fasten.
TASSEL (Make 2) . . . Wind one ball of Gold around a 7-inch width of cardboard. With a double strand of Gold, tie strands on cardboard together at one end. Cut strands at opposite end. Keeping strands folded in half with knot at top, wind another double strand of Gold 3 times around and about ¼ inch below knot, then tie ends securely. Trim evenly.
Fold Bag lengthwise in half and sew edges together for 5½ inches at each end. Sew zipper in place. Sew handle to center of Bag. Gather each end and pull up tightly. Sew one tassel to each end as shown.
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. “SPEED-CRO-SHEEN” MERCERIZED COTTON 2 balls of No. 122 Watermelon.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 1.
Cotton batting for stuffing; 3 pipe cleaners.
GAUGE: Each motif measures about 2 inches across.
BALL . . . Motif (make 12): Starting at center, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, in ring make 2 sc and 8 h dc. Do not join rnds. 2nd rnd: (H dc in next st, 3 h dc in next st) 5 times—20 h dc. 3rd rnd: H dc in next 2 h dc, (3 h dc in next h dc, h dc in next 3 h dc) 4 times; 3 h dc in next h dc, h dc in last h dc. Then make sc in next 3 h dc, sl st in next h dc. Break off and fasten. Matching corners exactly, sew one edge of each of 5 motifs to corresponding edges of 6th (center) motif. To form half a ball, sew side edges together from next free corner to center. Sew other half ball in same way. Sew the two halves together fitting points into notches and stuffing firmly before opening is closed. Make another ball same as this.
BAR . . . Ch 20 to measure 3¼ inches. 1st row: H dc in 3rd ch from hook, h dc in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. Next 9 rows: H dc in each h dc. Ch 2, turn. At end of 10th row omit turning chain, break off and fasten. Fold crocheted bar over padded pipe cleaners and sew last row to starting chain. Sew end of bar to 2nd rnd of one motif of one ball. Sew other end to other ball.
COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. “SPEED-CRO-SHEEN” MERCERIZED COTTON 3 balls of No. 1 White.
Piece of cardboard 5 inches wide for tassels.
Measure off 14 yards of “Speed-Cro-Sheen.” Repeat 9 times, assembling 10 threads of 14 yards. Repeat, forming a second strand of 10 threads. Wind each strand smoothly into a ball, being careful not to tangle.
FIRST TASSEL . . . 1. Tie the ends of the two strands together as shown, winding and tieing a piece of “Speed-Cro-Sheen” around them 5 inches from end, as shown. Trim away ends of thread (Fig. 1).
2. Using another ball of “Speed-Cro-Sheen,” wind thread around the 5-inch wide cardboard 30 times. Cut thread through one fold, making a 30 thread strand 10 inches long. Place this over fork of tied ends, as shown (Fig. 2).
3. Fold down the two halves over the tied ends, as shown. Wrap and tie another thread around them, as shown. Thread ends into a coarse needle; put through head of tassel, trim off. Trim tassel evenly to about 4½-inch length (Fig. 3).
Cincture measures approximately 3 yards long
CORD . . . Note: Once you have started, remember never to let go of your work until cord is finished. Hold one strand in each hand.
4. Pick up strand with forefinger of left hand, as shown. Hold strand above tassel with thumb and forefinger (Fig. 4).
5. Insert forefinger of right hand in the loop you have formed (Fig. 5).
6. Pick up right-hand strand and draw through left-hand loop, as shown (Fig. 6).
7. Take hold of tassel with thumb and middle finger of right hand. Left hand pulls strand tight (Fig. 7).
8. Insert forefinger of left hand in right-hand loop (Fig. 8).
9. Pick up left-hand strand and draw through right-hand loop, as shown (Fig. 9).
10. Take hold of tassel with thumb and middle finger of left hand. Right hand pulls strand tight (Fig. 10). Repeat Steps 4 through 10 until cord is finished. Thumb and middle finger of first one hand, then the other, constantly hold cord just below loop. Right hand draws up right-hand strand. Left hand draws up left-hand strand.
When you are within about 6 inches of the end of your two strands of thread, make another tassel as follows:
SECOND TASSEL . . . 11. Repeat Step 2, placing the prepared 10-inch strand through last loop in cord exactly as shown. Pull loop tight (Fig. 11).
12. Fold all thread ends down, tie as shown and finish in same way as first tassel (Fig. 12).
J. & P. COATS “BIG BALL” BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30: One ball makes 4 large and 4 small Butterflies.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
LARGE BUTTERFLY . . . Wing: Starting at lower edge, ch 17. 1st row: Dc in 7th ch from hook, (ch 2, skip next ch, dc in next ch) 3 times; ch 2, skip next ch, h dc in next ch, ch 2, skip next ch, sc in next ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in first sc, (2 sc in next sp, sc in next st) 5 times; sc in last sp. Ch 7, turn. 3rd row: Skip first sc, in next sc make tr, ch 2 and tr; (ch 2, skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc) 3 times; ch 2, skip next 2 sc, h dc in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: Sc in first sc, * 2 sc in next sp, sc in next st. Repeat from * across to within last sp, sc in last sp. Ch 7, turn. 5th row: Skip first sc, in next sc make tr, ch 2 and tr; * ch 2, skip 2 sc, dc in next sc. Repeat from * across to within last 6 sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, h dc in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Next 6 rows: Repeat 4th and 5th rows alternately having 1 more sp on every other row.
EDGING . . . Make 3 sc in each ch-2 sp across, 9 sc in each loop along side edge, 3 sc in each sp at lower edge. Break off and fasten. Make another Wing the same way, being careful to have sc’s of edging on right side of both wings. Sew inner edges of wings together.
BODY . . . With double strands of thread, ch 31. 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Break off and fasten. Twist and sew in place on wings.
ANTENNA . . . With double strands of thread, ch 15. Break off and fasten. Sew center ch to top of Body.
SMALL BUTTERFLY . . . Wing: Starting at lower edge ch 13. 1st row: Dc in 7th ch from hook, ch 2, skip next ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, skip next ch, h dc in next ch, ch 2, skip next ch, sc in next ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in first sc, (2 sc in next sp, sc in next st) 3 times; sc in last sp. Ch 7, turn. 3rd row: Skip first sc, in next sc make tr, ch 2 and tr; ch 2, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, h dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: Work as for 4th row of Large Wing. 5th row: Work as for 5th row of Large Wing. Next 2 rows: Repeat last 2 rows. Edging: Work as for Large Wing. Make another wing and complete as for Large Wings.
BODY . . . With double strand ch 16 and complete Body as for Large Butterfly.
ANTENNA . . . With double strand ch 10. Sew in place. Sew 2 large and 2 small butterflies to sheet and one large and 2 small butterflies to pillow case, as shown.
SUGAR STIFFENING . . . In a pot large enough to hold crocheted pieces, mix ⅓ cup of water with 1 cup of sugar. Boil for 2 minutes. Put pieces into mixture and boil for 2 more minutes, stirring continually to insure even distribution of syrup through pieces. Remove pieces, pin out on a padded surface following original measurements and outline or mold into desired shape. Allow to dry thoroughly.
STARCHING . . . Follow directions on packaged starch. The stiffness of the starched article is governed by individual taste.
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Misspelled words and printer errors have been corrected. Where multiple spellings occur, majority use has been employed.
Punctuation has been maintained except where obvious printer errors occur.
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[The end of Book No. 132: Quick Tricks by Coats and Clark, Inc.]