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  STAR BOOK No. 225
  =35¢=

  AUNT LYDIA’S®
  RUG YARN
  _Collection_




[Illustration: Lady standing wearing a crocheted shell]

[Illustration: Butterfly]

_A Belle’s Shell_


=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD=
  =“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  8 (9, 10)—70 yd. skeins Chartreuse

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large
sizes are given in parentheses.

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 16″, 17″, 18″.

=BACK=: Ch 52 (56, 60), s c in 2nd st from hook, * 1 d c in next st
of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1, turn. =2nd
ROW=: D c in back loop of 1st s c, * s c in front loop of next d c,
d c in back loop of next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.
=3rd ROW=: S c in front loop of 1st d c, * d c in back loop of next
s c, s c in front loop of next d c, repeat from * across row, ch 1,
turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 14 (18, 22) times. =NEXT ROW=: Spacing
sts evenly, working over side of each row work 47 (51, 55) s c down
side, ch 1, turn. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Working 1 shoulder at a time sl
st across 6 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from *
4 times, ch 4, turn. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in
next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 4, turn. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: S c in
1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 1, d c in
last loop, (dec), ch 4, turn. =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work 3—ch 3 loops, ch
4 to turn all rows, cut yarn. Skip 13 (17, 21) s c for neck, attach
yarn and work 5—ch 3 loops for other shoulder, complete shoulder and
shaping same as 1st shoulder, cut yarn.

=FRONT=: Work same as back.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Sew side and shoulder seams. Attach
yarn at back of left shoulder, work around neck as follows: ch 1,
skip length of a sl st, sl st in next space, work in same manner
around armholes.

=POMPONS=: Open a skein of yarn and cut one end, tie at 1 inch
intervals. Cut between each tie and trim ends. Tie 1 pompon in every
other row along lower edge.

[Illustration: Woman with crocheted shell]

_A Belle’s Shell_




[Illustration: Woman wearing love vest]

_A Love Vest_


=SIZES=: 12, 14, 16

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD=
  =“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  7 (8, 8)—70 yd. skeins White
  A few yds. Red

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 and No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH
WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

  Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H
  5—¾ inch bone rings

  =GAUGE FOR No. 10 NEEDLES=:
    7 sts = 2 inches
    5 rows = 1 inch

=BACK=: On No. 8 needles cast on 51 (55, 59) sts and work in seed
st for 2 inches (seed st: =1st ROW=: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from *
across row. Repeat 1st row throughout). Change to No. 10 needles and
work even for 12 inches. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of
next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side once. Work even for 7 (7½, 8)
inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts at beg of next 4
rows, bind off remaining sts for back of neck.

=RIGHT FRONT=: On No. 8 needles cast on 29 (31, 33) sts. Work 2
inches in seed st. Change to No. 10 needles and work even for 12
inches. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Bind off 5 sts at beg of row, then dec 1 st
at armhole side once. Continue even at armhole edge and dec 1 st at
front edge every 3rd row 12 times. Work even until armhole measures 7
(7½, 8) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts every other
row at armhole edge.

=LEFT FRONT=: Work to correspond to right front reversing shaping.

=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew seams. Work 1 round of s c around
each armhole. Work 2 rounds of s c all around edge working 5
buttonholes on right front in 1st row. (Buttonhole: ch 3, skip 2 sts,
s c in next st; in following round work 1 s c in each st of ch at
buttonholes.)

=BUTTONS=: Work s c over bone ring, cut yarn, draw sts tog. Sew in
place. With Red ch 7 or 8, sl st in back loop of each ch, cut yarn.
Form letters as illustrated and sew in place to buttons. Finish last
button with a french knot.

[Illustration: Woman in love vest]

_A Love Vest_




_Aran Afghan and Pillows_


AFGHAN

=Approximate Size=: 49 x 65 inches

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  27—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

=PANEL No. 1= (Make 2): Cast on 23 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1; in
next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P
1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * 3 times, ending K 1, P 1, K 1.
=2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 21, K 1, P 1. =3rd ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3
tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * 3 times, then
K 1 P 1, K 1. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 19, K 1 P 1. Repeat these 4 rows
for pattern until panel is 64 inches long ending with 4th pattern
row. Bind off.


=CENTER PANEL= (Make 1)

=GAUGE=: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch

Cast on 45 sts. =1st ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 5, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold
in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (cable
twist), P 5, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 5, cable twist over next 4 sts, P 5,
K 1 P 1. =2nd ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5 P 1, K 1; in next st K
1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3
sts in 1 st), repeat from * once, then K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1,
K 1 (47 sts on needles). =3rd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 3, sl next 2 sts on
dpn and hold in back of work, K next 2 sts, then P the 2 sts from dpn
(right twist), slip next 2 sts on dpn and hold in front of work, P
next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (left twist), P 3, K 1, P 13, K
1, P 3, work right twist over next 4 sts, work left twist over next 4
sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. =4th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P
1, K 1, P next 3 sts tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat
from * once K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (45 sts on
needle). =5th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4,
Left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, right twist
over next 4 sts, P 4, left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. =6th
ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, then in next st K
1, P 1, K 1,* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once,
K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). =7th ROW=: P 1,
K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn over next st (Popcorn: * K in front loop
of st, K in back loop of st, leave st on needle, repeat from * once,
drop st from needle, then starting with 2nd loop on right needle,
slip over 1st loop, continue slipping loops one at a time until 1 st
remains), P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn st
in next st, P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 1. =8th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2,
K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3
tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K
1 (45 sts). =9th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P
4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, left twist
over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1.
=10th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, in next st K
1, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once,
K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). =11th ROW=:
P 1, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right twist over next
4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right
twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. =12th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4,
K 5, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat
from * once, K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). Repeat from
1st to 12th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending
with 1st pattern row, bind off.

=PANEL NO. 2= (Make 2)

=GAUGE=: 3 seed sts = 1 inch

Cast on 42 sts. =1st ROW=: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 4 times, P 1,
K 2, P 2, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 4
times. =2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1,
P 2, slip next st on dpn and hold in front of work, K next st, then
K st from dpn (left twist), P 2, slip next 4 sts on dpn, hold in
back of work, K next 4 sts, then K 4 sts from dpn (cable twist), P
2, slip next st on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K st
from dpn (right twist), P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 3 times,
K 1, P 1. =3rd ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1,
repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 1,
* P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. =5th ROW=: Repeat
1st row. =6th ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K
1, P 2, left twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 8, P 2, right twist over
next 2 sts, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P
1. =7th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =8th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. =9th ROW=:
Repeat 1st row. =10th ROW=: Repeat 6th row. =11th ROW=: Repeat 1st
row. =12th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. =13th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =14th
ROW=: Repeat 2nd row. =15th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =16th ROW=: Repeat
4th row. Repeat from 1st to 16th row for pattern until panel measures
64 inches, ending with 14th pattern row. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block each strip to measurements. Weave panels tog as
follows: Weave panel No. 1 to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel
No. 2 to center panel; weave free edge of center panel to panel No.
2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to panel No. 1.

=EDGE=: Attach yarn in any corner; working along short side, * ch 1,
skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat from * to next corner; working
along long side, * ch 1, skip 1 row, sl st in next row, repeat from *
to next corner; complete remaining sides in same manner, join. =2nd
ROUND=: * Ch 1, sl st in same space, repeat from * twice, * ch 1,
working in back loop of sts, sl st in next ch 1, repeat from last *
to next corner, repeat from beg all around, join, cut yarn.

[Illustration: Skein of yarn]

[Illustration: Afghan and pillows]

=KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS=

  K          Knit
  P          Purl
  St(s)      Stitch(es)
  YO         Yarn Over
  Dec.       Decrease
  Inc.       Increase
  Tog.       Together
  Rnd.       Round
  P.s.s.o.   Pass slip st over st
  dpn        Double pointed needle
  K-O        Do not work st, row or round
  Beg.       Beginning
  Bet.       Between

[Illustration: Pillow 1]

_Aran Pillow #1_

=Approximate size=: 18 x 18 inches

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  3—70 yd. skeins Natural
  ½ yd. Lining Material
  Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 71 sts. =1st ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * in next st K
1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), P 3 tog, repeat from * to within last
10 sts, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. =2nd
ROW=: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 57, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. =3rd ROW=: K 3, P
1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from *
to within last 12 sts, P 3 tog, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. =4th ROW=: P
3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 55, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. Repeat these 4 rows for
pattern until section measures 18 inches. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block section. Cut lining ½ inch larger than knitted
section. Sew 3 sides. Fill with kapok or shredded foam rubber. Sew
opening closed. Sew knitted section in position.

[Illustration: Pillow 2]

_Aran Pillow #2_

=APPROXIMATE SIZE=: 18 x 19 inches

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  4—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle

=GAUGE=: 4 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 72 sts. =1st ROW=: K 2, * P 2nd st, leave on needle, P next
st and sl both sts off needle (P cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K
1 (this completes P cross st section), P 2, K 11, P 2, K 2, P 12, K
2, P 2, K 11, P 2, work P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. =2nd ROW=:
P 2, * K 2nd st from back and leave st on needle, K skipped st in
usual manner and sl both sts off needle (K cross st), repeat from * 4
times, K 1 (this completes K cross st section), K 2, P 3, work 5 sts
in next st as follows: K 1, YO, K 1, YO, K 1; P 3, work 5 sts in next
st as before, P 3, K 2, P 2, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in front
of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in
back of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 3,
5 sts in next st as before, P 3, 5 sts in next st, P 3, K 2, work K
cross st over next 11 sts, P 2. =3rd ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11
sts, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, P
5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. =4th ROW=: P 2,
K cross st over next 11 sts, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, P 2,
K 12, P 2, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, K cross st over next
11 sts, P 2. =5th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, P 2, K 3,
sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, K
2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog,
p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. =6th ROW=: P 2,
K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, P 2, sl
3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl
3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2,
K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2.
=7th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, K 2,
P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. =8th
ROW=: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, P 2, K
12, P 2, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. =9th
ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o.,
K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5,
P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. Repeat 2nd through 9th rows for
pattern until pillow section measures 19 inches ending with last
pattern row. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block and steam to measure. Complete lining same as
pillow No. 1 on page 7.




[Illustration: Pillow 3]

_Aran Pillow #3_


=Approximate size=: 12 x 18 inches

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  2—70 yd. skeins Natural
  ½ yd. Lining Material
  Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch

Cast on 45 sts. Work same as center panel of Aran Afghan (page 4)
until section is 18 inches long, ending with 1st pattern row. Bind
off.

=FINISHING=: Same as Pillow No. 1. See page 7.




[Illustration: Pillow 4]

_Aran Pillow #4_


=Approximate Size=: 16 x 16 inches

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  3—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle

=GAUGE=: 5 sts = 1 inch (unblocked) 4 sts = 1 inch (blocked)

Cast on 64 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from *
twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back,
sl 1 as to P, P 3, place next 3 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, K
next 3 sts, then K the sts from dpn (cable twist over 6 sts), P 3,
keeping yarn to back sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if
to P, P 1, K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1. =2nd
ROW=: P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO,
P 4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat
from * twice, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1,
K 1, P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P
4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat from
* twice, P 1. =3rd ROW=: K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold in front of
work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in
back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat from * twice,
K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl next st as if to P, P 3, yarn to back,
sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3,
yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold
in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on
dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat
from * twice, K 1. =4th ROW=: P 20, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6,
K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 20. =5th ROW=: K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5,
repeat from * twice ending last repeat with K 4; then P 1, yarn to
back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6,
P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if
to P, P 1, K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, repeat from * twice ending last
repeat with K 4. =6th ROW=: P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl next st
as if to P, drop YO, sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from
* twice ending last repeat with P 3; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3,
P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl 1 as
if to P, drop YO, sl 1 as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from * twice
ending last repeat with P 3. =7th ROW=: K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn,
hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on
dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat
from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to
back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P,
P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn,
hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on
dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat
from * twice, K 1. =8th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. Then repeat from 1st to
8th rows for pattern until work measures 16 inches from beg, ending
with 8th row of pattern. Bind off in pattern omitting the YO’s.

=FINISHING=: Work same as pillow No. 1, page 7.




_By the He Sea_


[Illustration: _Slipover_]

SLIP OVER

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  4 (5, 5)—70 Yd. skeins Spice
  5 (6, 6)—70 Yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large
sizes are given in parentheses.

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 21″, 22½″,
23½″.

=BACK=: With Spice, cast on 42 (45, 48) sts. (Work in stripes of 6
rows Spice and 4 rows White.)

Starting with a P row work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) inc
2 sts at the beg and end of every K row 5 times, 62 (65, 68) sts.
Work even until there are 9 complete White stripes. Work 1 row Spice.
=SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at
beg of next 3 rows (this completes Spice stripe), cut Spice. =NEXT
ROW=: Attach White and use for entire yoke. Dec 1 st at beg of row.
=NEXT 2 ROWS=: Dec 1 st at beg of each row. Work even until armholes
measure 9 (9½, 10) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK=: Bind off 7
(8, 8) sts, work across 9 (9, 10) sts and place on holder. Bind off
next 16 (17, 18) sts for neck, work across remaining 16 (17, 18) sts.
Working one shoulder at a time, bind off 7 (8, 8) sts, work across.
=NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work across. Bind off remaining
8 (8, 9) sts. Attach yarn at neck edge, dec 1 st, work across row.
=NEXT ROW=: Bind off remaining sts. =FRONT=: Work same as back until
armholes measure 5¼ (5½, 6) inches. =SHAPE NECK=: Work across 18 (19,
20) sts and place on holder, bind off next 12 (13, 14) sts for neck,
work across remaining 18 (19, 20) sts. Working 1 shoulder at a time,
dec 1 st at neck every other row twice; 16 (17, 18) sts. Work even
until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Bind off 7 (8,
8) sts at armhole edge, work across. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at neck
edge, work across. Bind off remaining stitches. Work other shoulder
to correspond.

=FINISHING=: Steam and block sections. Weave 1 shoulder seam. With
wrong side facing, attach White at neck opening, pick up and K 1 st
in each st all around neck. K 1 row, bind off loosely. Weave other
shoulder. With White and wrong side facing, work edge around each
armhole same as neck. Weave 1 side seam. With White and wrong side
facing, attach yarn at opening and complete lower edge same as neck.
Weave other side seam. Turn all edges to right side and tack in
place. Steam edges.




[Illustration: _Laced Tank Top_]

=LACED TANK TOP=

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  4 (4, 5)—70 yd. skeins Bongo—Color B
  3 (3, 3)—70 yd. skeins Orange—Color C
  2 (2, 3)—70 yd. skeins Antique—Color A

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 20″, 21″, 22″
(each section)

Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large
sizes are given in parentheses.

=NOTE=: When changing colors always pick up yarn from under 1st color
thus crossing yarn to prevent a hole.

=BACK=: With color A, cast on 40 (44, 48) sts. K 3 rows. =NEXT ROW=:
With Color A K 4 (border), with color B, K 32 (36, 40) sts, attach
another skein of color A (for other border), K 4. =NEXT ROW=: K 4
color A, P 32 (36, 40) color B, K 4 color A. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color
A, with color B inc 1 st in next st (to inc: K 1 in usual manner,
then K in back of same K st), K to within last st of color B; inc
as follows: K 1 st in row below, K last st (the inc on right will
slant to right, the inc on left will slant left), K 4 color A. Repeat
last 2 rows until there are 56 (60, 64) color B sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=:
K 2 border sts tog at each end before and after color B. Continue
in established pattern having only 2 A border sts at each end until
section measures 10 inches above lower border ending on wrong side,
cut color B. =NEXT 4 ROWS=: With color A K across all sts. =NEXT
ROW=: K 2 color A, attach color C and K to within 2 sts, K 2 color
A. Continue in established border sts and stockinette st (P 1 row,
K 1 row) for 10 inches, ending on wrong side, cut color C. =NEXT 3
ROWS=: With color A K across all sts. =ARMHOLE SHAPING=: Bind off 4
sts at beg of next row, K across row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 4 sts, K
4 sts (border), attach color B, K 44 (48, 52) sts, attach color A, K
4 sts (border); 52 (56, 60) sts on needle. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A,
P 44 (48, 52) sts color B, K 4 color A. =NEXT ROW=: (Dec): K 4, K 2
tog, K to within last 6 sts, K 2 tog, K 4; (50, 54, 58 sts). Repeat
last 2 rows twice; 46 (50, 54) sts. Work even in established colors
until armhole measures 9 (9½, 10) inches from 1st armhole bind off,
ending on wrong side of work. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Work across 12 (12,
12) sts, turn; work back. Repeat last 2 rows once. =NEXT ROW=: Bind
off 6 sts in matching colors, cut A, K to end of row. =NEXT ROW=: P
6, bind off. =NECK BAND=: With right side facing, attach color A and
K across row to within last 12 sts (all sizes), turn. =NEXT 5 ROWS=:
K across these neck sts only, bind off, cut A. =2nd SHOULDER=: Attach
color B in 1st st of other shoulder and work to correspond, reversing
shaping. With blunt needle, weave neck band at each side to shoulder
edges.

=FRONT=: Work same as back to armhole shaping, ending with 3 rows of
color A.

=ARMHOLE SHAPING=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row, K to end of
row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 4 sts, K 4 color A, K 20 (22, 24) color B,
attach A and K 2 for center border. Leave remaining sts on needle to
be worked later, turn. Working in established colors, dec 1 st at
armhole edge every other row same as back; at the same time work 1st
eyelet for front lacing on 5th row (eyelet: Work across row to within
last 4 sts of center, K 2 tog, YO, K 2). Work 2 more eyelets in same
manner every 2 inches. Work even until section measures 6 inches from
1st armhole bind off, ending on wrong side. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A,
K 11 color B (all sizes), cut color A. At center, attach color A to
color B and work remaining 8 (10, 12) sts of neck band and border,
ending at front edge. =NEXT ROW=: K across 8 (10, 12) color A sts,
with color B, P 2 tog, P across to border, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows
twice; at the same time when there are 3 ridges at neck edge bind
off 4 (6, 8) sts at neck edge. Then work 4 border sts at each end
with color A and 8 center sts in color B. Work in established pattern
until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: With matching
colors, bind off 8 sts at beg of armhole edge, turn. Attach color A
at center front and work other side to correspond reversing shaping
and eyelets. =FINISHING=: Block each section to size. Weave shoulder
and side seams matching stripes. With color C make a chain about 30
inches long and lace through eyelets as illustrated.




[Illustration: Three men]

_Ripple Poncho_


One size fits all

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  1—180 yd. skein each of any 5 colors or
  3—70 yd. skeins each of any 5 colors

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 2 sts = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch

=1st ROW=: With Rust ch 119, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each
of the next 5 sts, * 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 6
sts, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, repeat from * 6
times, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in remaining 6 sts, ch 1 to turn all
rows. =2nd ROW=: Working in back loop of all sts throughout skip 1
s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, * 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in
each of the next 6 s c, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c,
repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5
s c, skip 1 s c, working in both loops of st, 1 s c in last s c, ch
1, turn. Repeat last row throughout working 2 rows each Rust, Brown,
Bongo, Antique and Yellow, cutting all colors at end of each 2nd
row. (When changing colors always complete last half of st with next
color). Repeat last 10 rows once more (20 rows in all).

=NECK OPENING=: Work in established pattern and colors across 4
points only, ch 1, turn. Work across these 4 points for 20 rows.
Attach yarn at center and work across the remaining 4 points in same
manner until there are 20 rows; then work across all 8 points for 20
more rows in colors as established, cut yarn.

=COLLAR=: Attach Yellow at neck edge in last of short rows, work 1
s c in each row increasing 1 st every 4th row (50 s c) around neck,
join and ch 1 to turn each row. Working in back loop of remaining sts
work 2 rows Yellow, 2 rows Antique, 2 rows Bongo, and 2 rows Brown,
join, cut yarn.




[Illustration: Cute boot]

_Cute Boot_

_Crocheted_

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  2—70 yd. skeins each White and Red

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 7 sc = 2 inches

Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large
sizes are given in parentheses.

=SOLE=: With Red, ch 16 (20, 24), work 3 sdc in 2nd st from hook
(sdc: yo, insert in st, pull through and work off all loops at one
time), 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2
sdc in next st, 3 sdc in last st; working on other side of ch, 2 sdc
in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc in next
st, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, sdc in same space, 3 sdc in next sdc, 2
sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21)
sts, 2 sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sdc in next st, 2 sdc in next
2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in remaining
sts, join. =3rd ROUND=: Ch 2, 2 d c in each of next 2 sts, 3 d c in
next st, 2 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 7
(9, 11) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 2 s c in each
of the next 2 sts, 3 s c in next st, 2 s c in each of the next 2 sts,
1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 1 d c in each of the rem
sts, join, cut yarn.

=UPPER SECTION=: With right side of sole toward you, attach White in
4th st from center of toe, working in back loop of sts only work 1 s
c in each st all around leaving 7 sts free at center of toe, ch 1,
turn. =2nd ROW=: Working in both loops of sts work 1 s c in each s
c, ch 1, turn. =3rd ROW=: Skip 1 s c, work in s c dec 3 sts evenly
spaced at heel and omitting the last s c, ch 1, turn. =4th ROW=: Work
in s c dec 1st and last st at each side of toe, ch 1, turn. =5th
ROW=: Work 1 s c in each s c, work 1 s c on side of next 4 rows,
working all around toe of boot, 1 s c in both loops of 7 free sts of
toe, 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, join in 1st s c, ch 1, turn. =6th
ROW=: Skip 1st s c, work in s c dec 2 sts at center of toe, join, cut
yarn, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Attach yarn in 9 (11, 13) st from joining and
work to corresponding st on other side; 31 (35, 39) sts, ch 1, turn.
Continue in rows of s c skipping the 1st and last s c at each end in
every row until 19 (23, 27) sts remain. Work 6 more rows even, cut
yarn.

=FINISHING=: With right side facing attach Red at top of boot, work 3
s c in 1st st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 1 s c in each
of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working over the s c and into the row below,
1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 3
(3, 3) sts working into row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3)
sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working into row below,
1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 3 s c in corner st; then
work s c all around dec 2 sts in center of toe, join, ch 1, turn.
=2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * ch 3, s c in same space, 1 s c in each
of the next 3 sts, repeat from * to the st before center of toe, s c
in next st, ch 3, s c in center of toe, 1 s c in each of the next 5
sts, then repeat between *’s all around, join, cut yarn. =TIES=: With
White work a 40 inch ch, cut yarn. Pull ch through loop at center of
toe and lace boot as illustrated. Finish other boot in same manner.
=TASSEL=: Wind White 5 times over a 1 inch cardboard, tie one end,
cut other end. Fold cut ends tog, then tie again about ¼ inch below
1st tying. Work 4 tassels and attach to ends of laces.

[Illustration: Butterflies and boot]

_Crocheted Boot_


[Illustration: Boot with pompon]

_Cute Boot_

_Knitted_


=SIZES=: Small to Medium; Medium to Large

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  2—70 yd. skeins each Black and White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW Plastic Crochet Hook Size I

=GAUGE=: 7 sts: 2 inches

Directions are given for Small to Medium size. Changes for Medium to
Large size are given in parentheses.

=TOP SECTION=: Starting at toe, with White cast on 5 sts (both
sizes). =1st ROW=: K across row. =2nd ROW=: K 2, P 1 (center st), K
2. =3rd ROW=: K 1, inc in next st, K 1 (center st), inc in next st, K
1. =4th ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3. =5th ROW=: K across row inc 1 st before
and after center st. =6th ROW=: K 4, P 1, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows
always inc 1 st before and after center st on 1st row and always P
center st on 2nd row until there are 23 (27) sts on needle, ending on
wrong side. Work 4 more rows even as established (both sizes). =NEXT
ROW=: Work across 11 (13) sts, place next 12 (14) sts on st holder,
cast on 10 (12) sts; 21 (25) sts. =NEXT 15 (19) ROWS=: K across each
row. =NEXT SHORT ROW=: (Inc row): K across 10 sts (both sizes), turn.
NEXT SHORT ROW: (inc row): K across these 10 sts. (These 2 short rows
inc the length.) =NEXT 4 ROWS=: K across all sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=:
Repeat 2 short inc rows. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg of row, work
across remaining sts. Bind off. Place sts from holder on needle; on
free needle cast on 10 (12) sts, then K center st and next st tog, K
across remaining sts. =NEXT 18 ROWS=: K across each row. Then repeat
from 1st inc row of 1st section to last row. Bind off.

=SOLE=: With Black, cast on 4 sts. Starting at heel work in garter st
(K each row). =1st ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. =2nd ROW=:
K across row. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows until there are 8 (10) sts on
needle. =NEXT 27 (31) ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Inc 1
st at beg and end of row. =NEXT 21 (25) ROWS=: K across each row.
=NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT ROW=: K across row.
Repeat last 2 rows twice. Bind off.

[Illustration: Butterfly]

=FINISHING=: Sew back seam of boot tog. Insert sole section and sew
in position.

=POMPON=: (Make 2): Wind Black 150 times over a 2 inch cardboard. Tie
one end, cut other end. Trim into shape and sew in position.

=EYELETS=: With right side facing, attach yarn at top of boot, * ch
2, skip 2 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, repeat from * all around front of
boot, cut yarn. =LACING=: Work a ch 18 inches long and lace through
eyelets.




[Illustration: Two butterflies]

_Brunch or Lunch_


Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  9—70 yd. skeins White
  2—70 yd. skeins each Dk. Green and
  Lt. Rose (will make 4 mats and 4 coasters)

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW

  =GAUGE=: 8 sts = 2 inches
           3 rows = 1 inch

  =APPROXIMATE SIZE=:
  Mat: 14″ x 18″
  Coaster: 5″ x 5″


MAT

With White ch 44, s c in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of
ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.
=2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * working over next ch 1, s c in skipped
st of starting ch pulling st up to level of row being worked (long
s c), s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. =3rd ROW=: S c
in 1st s c, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in next s c, repeat from *
across row. =4th ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * working over ch 1, long s c
in skipped s c of row below, s c in next s c, repeat from * across
row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 16 times, cut yarn (36 rows). =EDGE=:
With wrong side of last row toward you, attach Lt. Rose in last st,
ch 3, 6 d c in same st (corner shell); working down side of mat, *
skip next 2 rows, sl st on side of next row, skip next 2 rows, 5 d c
in next row (shell), repeat from * to 3rd row before next corner, 7
d c in base of corner st; working on opposite side of starting ch,
* skip next 2 sts, sl st in next st, skip next 2 sts, 5 d c in next
st, repeat from * across row; work remaining sides and corners to
correspond, join, do not turn, cut yarn. =2nd ROW=: Attach Dk. Green
in center d c of last 5 d c shell, 3 d c in same space where next sl
st was worked pulling sts up to level of shell, skip 1 d c of corner
shell, * sl st in back loop of next d c, sl st in front loop of next
d c, repeat from * once, sl st in back loop of next d c, * 3 d c in
same st where next sl st was worked, sl st in center d c of next
shell, repeat from last * to shell before next corner, continue all
around in same manner, join, cut yarn.


COASTER

With White ch 8, work same as mat for 8 rows, cut yarn, do not turn.
=EDGE=: Attach Lt. Rose in 1st st, 7 d c shell in same space, skip
next 3 sts, sl st in next st, 7 d c shell in last st, working down
side, sl st in space between 4th and 5th rows, 7 d c shell in next
corner st, work remaining sides and corners to correspond, join, cut
yarn. =2nd ROW=: Attach Dk. Green in same space with any sl st, ch 3,
2 d c in same space, skip 1 d c of next shell, work sl sts across 7 d
c shell same as mat, 3 d c in same space where next sl st was worked,
continue all around in same manner, join, cut yarn.

[Illustration: Table placemat and coaster]

[Illustration: Butterfly]




[Illustration: Three knit poodles]

_A Poodle Boodle_


Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  1—70 yd. skein White for mini size;
  2—70 yd. skeins for medium size and
  3—70 yd. skeins for large size

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW

  Scrap Black yarn; scrap Red felt; ¾ yd. narrow ribbon

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch


MINI

=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, (counts as 1 d c), 14 d c in
ring, join in top of ch 3. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, working in back loop
of sts only work 1 sdc in each st (sdc: yo hook, insert in st, pull
through, yo and work off all loops at one time), join in top of ch 2.
Repeat last round 6 times, cut yarn.

=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 8 d c in ring, join. =2nd
ROUND=: Ch 2, 1 sdc in each st, join. =3rd ROUND=: Repeat last round.
=4th ROUND=: Ch 2, 2 sdc in each st, join. =5th ROUND=: 1 sdc in each
st, join, cut yarn.

=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 20 times over a 1 inch cardboard, slip
off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape. Tie
pompons in position as illustrated: =EYES=: Wind a scrap of Black
yarn 4 times over index finger, cut yarn, slip off finger, tie in
center and attach in place. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections of red felt; each
section ⅝ x ⅜ inches. Round edges of one side. Overcast 2 sections
tog and sew in place. Finish with ribbons.


MEDIUM

=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 11 d c in ring. =2nd ROUND=:
Working in back loop of sts throughout work 2 sdc in each st. =3rd
ROUND=: Work 1 sdc in each st, join. =NEXT 10 ROUNDS=: Repeat last
round, cut yarn.

=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 11 d c in ring. =NEXT 5
ROUNDS=: 1 sdc in each st. =NEXT ROUND=: 2 d c in each st. =NEXT 2
ROUNDS=: 1 sdc in each st, cut yarn. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections red felt
¾ x ½ inch. Round edges of one side and overcast tog. Sew in place.
Work eyes and finish with ribbons same as small size.

=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 30 times over 1½ inch cardboard and
finish same as mini size.


LARGE

=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 15 more d c in ring (16
d c), join. =2nd ROUND=: Working in back loop of sts only throughout
d c in same space, 2 d c in each st (32 d c). =NEXT ROUND=: Do not
join this or following rounds, place marker at beg of each round.
Work 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 16 times, s c in next 2 sts,
sl st in next st, cut yarn.

=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, 11 d c in ring, place a
marker. =2nd ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 4 times.
=NEXT 2 ROUNDS=: 2 sdc in each st. =NEXT ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st, sl
st in next st, cut yarn.

=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 55 times over a 3 inch cardboard, slip
off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape and
attach in position as illustrated. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections red felt
each 1¾ x ¾ inch. Round edges of one side. Overcast the 2 sections
tog and sew in place. =EYES=: Wind a scrap of black yarn 6 times over
index finger, slip off finger, tie in center and attach in position.
Work other eye to correspond and finish with ribbons as illustrated.




[Illustration: Knit snowman]

_Showman Snowman_

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  2—70 yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 rubber ball—7 inch in diameter; 1 rubber ball—5½ inch in diameter;
scraps Black felt; ¼ yd. Red ribbon

=GAUGE=: 4 sts = 1 inch

=BODY=: Make 2. Cast on 9 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1 in each st (18
sts). =2nd and ALL EVEN ROWS=: P across. =3rd ROW=: Inc (K 1, P 1)
in every other st. =5th ROW=: Inc in every 3rd st. =7th ROW=: Inc
in every 4th st. =9th ROW=: Inc in every 5th st. =11th ROW=: Inc in
every 6th st. =13th ROW=: Inc in every 7th st. =15th ROW=: K across.
=16th ROW=: P across, bind off.

=HEAD=: Work 2. Work 1st 10 rows same as body section, bind off.
=FINISHING=: Steam sections. Seam body and head sections tog to
have each section form circles. Weave 2 body sections tog taking
up front of bound off sts and leaving an opening to insert large
ball. Insert ball and weave opening closed. Finish head sections in
same manner. Sew head and body sections tog. Cut circles from Black
felt for buttons and eyes. Glue or sew in place. Cut nose and mouth
as illustrated from Black felt and glue in place. =STAND=: Cut 18
strands ½ yd. long. Braid. Form circle with braid and sew in place
under body section.

=HAT=: Cut a section of Black felt 6½ x 8 inches. Fold the 2-6½
inch ends tog and pin together. Place a marker 1 inch up on each
side, then place a 2nd marker 1¼ inches in from 1st marker at each
side edge. Mark center on fold, then place a marker 2½ inches from
this marker. Then cut away from last marker to the 1¼ inch marker.
Overcast the side edges closed leaving an opening to sew in place to
top of head. Tie ribbon in place for scarf.




[Illustration: Woman with knit tennis racket cover]

_Love Game_

_Tennis Racket Cover_

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  3—70 Yd. skeins Red
  1—70 Yd. skein White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

=GAUGE=: 7 sts = 2 inches

With Red, cast on 29 sts, work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row)
for 3½ inches, then inc 1 st each end of row every 1¼ inches 4 times.
Work even until there are 66 rows from beg; then dec 1 st at beg of
each row 6 times. Then dec 2 sts at beg of each row 4 times. Bind off
remaining sts. Work another section in same manner.

=EMBROIDERY=: With White embroider as illustrated. See chart on page
20.

=LETTERS=: With White, work a chain long enough for desired letters.
Work a sl st in back loops of each ch, cut yarn. Pin and tack in
place as illustrated.

=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew sections tog leaving cast on edges
free.

=BEADING=: With Red, attach yarn on wrong side of work at side seam
about 1½ inches above cast on edge, * ch 6, skip 3 sts and 3 rows
above, sl st through next st, ch 6, skip 3 sts and 3 rows below, sl
st in next st, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. Work a chain
24 inches long. Lace chain through beading.

  Chart for Embroidery of
  =TENNIS RACKET COVER=

[Illustration: Closeup of material]




[Illustration: Three butterflies]

_Flower Bower Power_

[Illustration: Toilet seat cover and mat]

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  14—70 yd. skeins White for entire set or
   2—70 yd. skeins White for Topper
   3—70 yd. skeins White for Seat Cover
  10—70 yd. skeins White for Rug and
   1 each—70 yd. skeins Watermelon, Orange and Jade for entire set

  =STAR MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD=
  1 Spool
  1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9

1 Pr. 14 inch Knitting Needles No. 7 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL
RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size I

=GAUGE=: No. 9 Needles: 7 sts = 2 inches No. 7 needles: 4 sts = 1 inch


SEAT COVER

With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 18 sts. =1st ROW=: K across
row. =2nd and 3rd ROWS=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of each row. Repeat
1st to 3rd rows 5 times. =NEXT 7 ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT
ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row (44 sts). =NEXT 34 ROWS=: K
across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT
6 ROWS=: K across each row. Repeat last 7 rows once (40 sts). =NEXT
ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT 3 ROWS=: K across each
row. Repeat last 4 rows 3 times (32 sts). =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg
and end of row. =NEXT ROW=: K across row. Repeat last 2 rows once.
=NEXT 7 ROWS=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of each row (14 sts). Bind off.

=FACING=: Cast on 3 sts. =1st 3 ROWS=: Work in stockinette st (K 1
row, P 1 row) inc 1 st at beg and end of each row. =4th ROW=: Inc 1
st at beg of row, YO, K 2 tog (beading), K 2, K 2 tog. =5th ROW=: P
across all sts working the YO as a st. Repeat 4th and 5th rows until
strip is about 1½ inches less than necessary to fit from beg of cast
on sts around cover to end of cast on sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Continue in
stockinette st, dec 1 st at beg and end of each row. Bind off. Sew
to edge of cover having beading to inner edge. =CORD=: Work a ch 54
inches, cut yarn. Lace through beading. =TRIM=: =LARGE FLOWER=: With
Watermelon ch 19, sl st in 1st st of ch, ch 12, sl st in same st, *
ch 18, sl st in same st, ch 12, sl st in same st, repeat from * 3
times, cut yarn. =SMALL FLOWER=: With Orange ch 13, sl st in 1st st
of ch, ch 8, sl st in same st, * ch 12, sl st in same st, ch 8, sl
st in same st, repeat from * 3 times, cut yarn. =STEMS=: With Jade
ch 15, cut yarn. Work another ch having 11 sts, cut yarn. =LEAVES=:
(Make 5): Ch 10, sl st in 1st st of ch, cut yarn. With “=STAR=”
=MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD= sew flowers, stems and leaves in position
as illustrated. With Jade embroider French Knots (7 times around
needle) in center of each flower.

[Illustration: _Seat Cover_]


TISSUE TOPPER

With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 6 sts. =1st AND ALL ODD ROWS=:
K across each row. =2nd ROW=: Inc in each st. =4th ROW=: K 1, inc in
next st, repeat from beg across row. =6th ROW=: K 2, inc in next st,
repeat from beg across row. =8th ROW=: K 3, inc in next st, repeat
from beg across row. Continue working in same manner always having
1 more st before inc in the even numbered rows until there are 48
sts on needle. =NEXT 28 ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: K 1,
inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. =NEXT 10 ROWS=: K across
each row. Bind off loosely. =FINISHING=: Sew side seam. Make 1 large
Watermelon flower and 1 small Orange flower same as seat cover. Make
1 long and 1 short stem. Sew to topper as illustrated.


RUG

=Approximate Size=: 25½ x 31½ inches

With White and No. 7 needles, cast on 96 sts and work in Garter st (K
each row) until rug measures 30 inches from beg, bind off.

=EDGE=: Attach yarn in right corner at top, working across top, work
3 s c in same space, * ch 1, skip next st, s c in next st, repeat
from * across top to next corner, 3 s c in corner, working down side
of rug, * ch 1, skip 1 ridge, s c in next ridge, repeat from last *
across side, 3 s c in corner, then repeat from 1st * across remaining
2 sides ending to correspond, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 1, 3 s c in
center st at corner, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in next ch 1 space,
repeat from * all around, working 3 s c in each corner st, join, cut
yarn.

=FINISHING=: Block to measurements. Make 4 large and 4 small
Watermelon flowers same as seat cover. Make 3 large and 3 small
Orange flowers. Make 6 long stems and 8 short stems. Make 32 leaves.
Arrange flowers, stems and leaves as illustrated and sew in position.


TISSUE BOX COVER

With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 34 sts and work in Garter st
(K each row) for 2¾ inches. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: K across each row casting
on 10 sts at end of each row for sides (54 sts). Work even for 2¼
more inches. =NEXT ROW=: K across 14 sts, bind off next 26 sts for
top opening, K across remaining 14 sts. =NEXT ROW=: K across 14 sts,
cast on 26 sts, work across remaining 14 sts. Work even until side
measures 4½ inches from cast on sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 10 sts
at beg of each row. Work even on remaining 34 center sts for 2¾
inches, bind off.

=FINISHING=: Weave 4 corner seams. Work a row of sl sts around
lower edge and top opening. Make 1 large Watermelon flower same as
seat cover. Make 1 small Orange flower, 1 stem and 3 leaves. Sew in
position as illustrated.




[Illustration: Woman in cardigan]

_Excite in White_


=SLEEVELESS CARDIGAN=

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  9 (10, 11)—70 yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for small size (10-12). Changes for medium
(14-16) and large (18-20) sizes are given in parentheses.

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across back at underarm: 16″, 18″, 20″. Width
across each front at underarm: 9″, 10″, 11″.

=BACK=: Cast on 49 (55, 61) sts. =1st ROW=: K 3, P 1, * K 5, P 1,
repeat from * across row ending K 3. =2nd ROW=: P 3, K 1, * P 5, K 1,
repeat from * across row ending P 3. =3rd ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =4th
ROW=: P 3, * drop next st down 3 rows, insert needle in st and under
strands, pulling loop up in front of strands to level of row being
worked, K the st, P 5, repeat from * across row ending last repeat
with P 3. =5th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =6th ROW=: P across row. Repeat
these 6 rows for pattern. Work in pattern until back measures 19
inches from beg ending with 6th pattern row. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: =NEXT
2 ROWS=: Bind off 6 sts at beg of each row (all sizes). Then dec 1 st
at beg and end of every other row 3 times (all sizes). Work even in
pattern until armholes measure 7½ (7½, 8) inches from 1st bind off
ending with 5th pattern row.

=SHAPE SHOULDERS=: =NEXT 4 ROWS=: Bind off 5 sts at beg of each row
(all sizes). Bind off remaining sts in pattern.

=RIGHT FRONT=: Cast on 28 (30, 32) sts and work in pattern as
follows: =1st ROW=: K 3 (5, 7), P 1 * K 5, P 1, repeat from * twice,
K 2, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * twice. =2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P
1, K 1, P 1, K 1 (border sts), P 2, K 1, * P 5, K 1, repeat from *
twice, P 3 (5, 7). =3rd ROW=: Same as 1st row. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1,
P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, * drop next st down 3 rows below, insert
needle in st and under strands, K the st, P 5, repeat from * across
row ending last repeat with P 3 (5, 7). =5th ROW=: Repeat 1st row.
=6th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, P across remaining sts.
Repeat these 6 rows for pattern. Work even in pattern until work
measures 17½ inches from beg, ending with 5th pattern row. =NEXT
ROW=: * P 1, K 1, repeat from * twice, P 2 tog, P across remaining
sts. Then dec 1 st after border sts in same manner every 6th row 2
(4, 6) times; at the same time when work measures same as back to
armhole, shape armhole same as back. When armhole measures same as
back, shape shoulder same as back. Then work even on 6 border sts
until border is long enough to reach center back of neck, bind off.

=LEFT FRONT=: Work same as right front reversing all shapings and
pattern by starting from end of row and working back to beginning of
row.

=ARMHOLE BANDS=: =MAKE 2=: Cast on 7 sts, * P 1, K 1, repeat from *
twice, P 1. =2nd ROW=: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * twice, K 1. Repeat
these 2 rows until band is long enough to go around armhole, bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Weave shoulder and side seams. Sew
band to armhole edge having P st edge on right side of work. Weave
border ends tog at back of neck, weave border to back of neck.

[Illustration: _Sleeveless Cardigan_]

CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS

  Chain                    ch
  Stitch                   st
  Slip Stitch              sl st
  Single Crochet           s c
  Short Double Crochet     s d c
  OR Half Double Crochet   h d c
  Double Crochet           d c
  Treble Crochet           tr c
  Double Treble Crochet    d tr c
  Treble Treble Crochet    tr tr c
  Yarn Over                y o
  Open Mesh                o m
  OR Space                 sp
  Solid Mesh               s m
  OR Block                 bl
  Picot                    p
  Double Picot             d p
  Beginning Round          beg rnd
  Inclusive                incl
  Increase                 inc
  Decrease                 dec
  Remain(ing)              rem

Asterisk...*. This indicates that the directions immediately
following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to
the ones already given. Thus “repeat from * 3 times” means 4 patterns
in all.




[Illustration: Table placemats]

_The Simplest/Smartest of Them All_

[Illustration: Yarn being crocheted]


LUNCHEON MATS

=SIZE=: 11 x 16 inches

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  2—70 yd. skeins for each mat

Afghan Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch; 3 rows = 1 inch

Ch 54, pick up 2nd st from hook, pull loop through, leaving all loops
on hook, pick up and pull a loop through each remaining st of ch.
Work back by drawing yarn through 1st loop, then work off all loops 2
at a time, do not turn. =2nd ROW=: Skip the 1st vertical bar of st,
then pull a loop through each remaining vertical bar, insert hook
under last vertical bar and edge of work, do not turn, yo and pull
through 1st loop, then work off all remaining loops 2 at a time.
Repeat 2nd row until mat measures 15½ inches, do not cut yarn. Work
1 sl st in each st across, working down, work 1 sl st on each row on
each side, working sl sts across starting ch, join, cut yarn. Work 3
more mats in colors of your choice.




[Illustration: Knit bag]

_What’s Your Bag_


Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=

1—70 yd. skein each National Blue and White; 2—70 yd. skeins Red for
Large Bag; 1—70 yd. skein each National Blue, White and Red for Mini
Bag

1 Pr. Knitting Needles Size 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 7 sts = 2 inches


LARGE

With National Blue cast on 8 sts. =1st ROW=: K, inc in every stitch.
=2nd AND ALL EVEN ROWS=: P across, drop National Blue. =3rd ROW=:
Attach White, K, inc 1 st in every 2nd st. =5th ROW=: Attach Red, K
inc 1 st in every 3rd st. Continue alternating color stripes (2 rows
each) and increasing on K rows having 1 st more between inc points
until there are 80 sts on needle. Work even in established colors and
stockinette st for 13 inches ending with a White stripe. Attach Red
and work in garter st (K all rows) for 2 inches (cuff). Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Steam slightly, sew seam. Fold garter st cuff down
to wrong side; sew in place leaving a 1 inch opening on 2 sides.
=DRAWSTRINGS=: (make 2) Make a chain 36 inches long. Work a sl in
each st on wrong side of ch. Insert a drawstring through one opening
of cuff and back to beg. Knot ends tog at each side. Insert other
string through other opening in same manner.


MINI

Work same as large bag for 7 inches; then work garter stitch cuff.




[Illustration: Sewing Caddy]

_Going Sewing?_

_Sewing Caddy_

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  2—70 yd. skeins Lt. Jade
  1—70 yd. skein each Folly Pink and Buttercup

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 s c = 1 inch


=SEWING CADDY=

=FLOWER=: With Buttercup ch 4, join to form a ring, work 8 s c in
ring. Do not join this or following rounds, place a marker at beg of
rounds. =2nd and 3rd ROUNDS=: 2 s c in each s c, sl st in next st,
cut yarn. =4th ROUND=: Attach Folly Pink, s c in same space, skip 1
s c, * 5 d c in next s c, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c (petal) repeat
from * all around. =5th ROUND=: 7 d c in center d c of petal, sl st
in next s c, repeat from beg all around, join, sl st in back of next
petal, ch 4 for loop for hanging, sl st on other side of same petal,
ch 1, turn; work 5 s c over loop, cut yarn. Attach yarn on front of
petal and work a ch 4 loop in same manner for thimble holder.

=CENTER=: With Buttercup work 1st 2 rounds same as center of flower.
=3rd ROUND=: 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from beg
all around. =4th ROUND=: 1 s c in each s c. =5th ROUND=: Sl st in
every other st all around, cut yarn. Fill with cotton and sew in
place to center of flower.

=LEAVES=: Work 2. With Lt. Jade ch 5, 4 d c in 1st st of ch, ch 1 to
turn each row. =2nd ROW=: Working in back loop of sts work in s c inc
in 1st and last sts. =3rd ROW=: 1 s c in each s c. =4th ROW=: Work 2
s c tog at beg and end of row. =5th ROW=: Work remaining 3 s c tog,
cut yarn. Attach yarn between 2nd and 3rd rows at side, ch 5, sl st
in corresponding st on other side of leaf for thread holder, ch 1,
turn; then work 5 s c over loop, cut yarn. Work loop on other leaf to
correspond.

=STEM=: With Lt. Jade ch 6, join to form a ring. =2nd ROUND=: Work 2
s c in each st of ch. Do not join or turn following rounds and work
in the back loop of sts. Work 1 s c in each s c until stem measures
25 inches, ch 5, skip 5 s c for opening for scissors, 1 s c in each
remaining s c working 1 s c in each st of ch. Continue in rounds of s
c until stem measures 36 inches from beg, cut yarn. Opening at top is
for yardstick.

=FINISHING=: Sew flower in place to stem have opening for scissor on
front of stem. Sew leaves in place as illustrated. Sew opening at
lower edge closed.

[Illustration: Skein of yarn]

[Illustration: Butterfly]




[Illustration: Butterfly]

[Illustration: Crocheted hand mirror cover]

_Mirror Mirror on the Ball_


Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  1—70 yd. skein each White and Pink
  Plastic Crochet Hook Size H
  1 Hand Mirror 6¼ inches in diameter
  Scrap of Black Felt

With White ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or
following rounds, place a marker at beg of each round. =2nd ROUND=:
2 s c in each s c. =3rd ROUND=: * 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s
c, repeat from * all around. =4th ROUND=: * 1 s c in each of the next
2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around. =5th ROUND=: * 1
s c in each of the next 3 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all
around. =6th to 10th ROUNDS=: Continue in same manner having 1 more
st between each increase in each row (60 sts). =11th ROUND=: 1 s c in
each s c, cut yarn.

=EDGE=: With wrong side of work facing, attach Pink in any s c of the
10th round, and working over s c of 11th round, work 1 double loop st
in each s c (double loop st: insert hook in st, winding yarn clock
wise, wind yarn twice around index finger, insert hook from left to
right through loops on finger, pick up both loops and pull through
st, drop loops from finger, yo and pull through all loops on hook),
cut yarn.

=BACK FACING=: Attach Pink in any st and work 1 s c in each of the
next 52 sts leaving 8 sts free for handle, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: 1 s
c in each s c, cut yarn.

=EARRINGS=: With Pink, ch 2, 8 s c in 1st st of ch, do not join this
or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. =NEXT 2
ROUNDS=: 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn, leaving a length. Fill slightly
with cotton and draw sts tog at top. Attach yarn at top and ch 6,
fasten to cover, cut yarn.

=BANGS=: Wind Pink 25 times over a 1 inch ruler, stitch across top,
slip off ruler and stitch in place to front as illustrated.

=FINISHING=: Finish face as illustrated using felt. Lace a length of
yarn through last row of back facing, place cover on mirror, draw tog
and tie. Tie strands of yarn in bow as illustrated.




[Illustration: Three butterflies]

_Hit and Miss_


=APP. SIZE=: 26 inches in diameter without fringe

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
  4—70 yd. skeins each Old Rose and Dk. Rose
  3—70 yd. skeins Pink

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch

With Old Rose ch 2, 8 s c in 1st st of ch, do not join or turn this
or following rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round.
=2nd ROUND=: 2 s c in 1st s c (NOTE: all s c are worked into the
center of the st instead of at top of st, this will not be referred
to again), drop Old Rose, attach Dk. Rose, 2 s c in each remaining s
c, drop Dk. Rose. =3rd ROUND=: Attach Pink, * s c in next s c, 2 s c
in next s c, repeat from * twice, drop Pink, with Old Rose * s c in
next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * 3 times, 1 s c in each of
the next 2 s c, with Dk. Rose s c in same space where last s c was
worked. =4th ROUND=: * 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next
s c, repeat from * twice, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, with Pink
2 s c in next s c, * 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s
c, repeat from * twice, s c in next s c, with Old Rose s c in next s
c, 2 s c in next s c. =5th ROUND=: 1 s c in each of the next 13 s c,
with Dk. Rose 1 s c in each of the next 19 s c. Cut yarn as follows:
twelve 1½ yard lengths of Pink, twelve 1¾ yard lengths of Dk. Rose
and twelve 2¼ yard lengths of Old Rose. Tie all lengths together in
the following order, * Pink, Dk. Rose, Old Rose, repeat from * until
all lengths are tied. =6th ROUND=: With Pink working in s c increase
in every 4th s c. Work 1 round even in s c. =8th ROUND=: Inc in every
4th s c. Work 1 round even. =10th ROUND=: Inc in every 5th s c. Work
1 round even. =12th ROUND=: Inc in every 4th s c. Work 1 round even.
=14th ROUND=: Inc in every 5th s c. When all lengths are used cut
yarn into following lengths: Pink into 2½ yard lengths, Dk. Rose into
3 yard lengths and Old Rose into 3½ yard lengths. Work 3 rounds even:
Repeat last 4 rounds once. =22nd ROUND=: Inc in every 4th s c. Work 8
rounds even. =31st ROUND=: Inc in every 5th s c. Work 1 round even.
=33rd ROUND=: Inc in every 5th s c. Work 7 rounds even. =41st ROUND=:
Inc in every 5th s c. Work 5 rounds even. =47th ROUND=: Inc in every
10th s c. Work 3 rounds even, join last round, cut yarn.

=FRINGE=: Cut all colors in 8 inch lengths. Take one strand, double
in half and loop through each st alternating colors.

[Illustration: Crocheted rug]

[Illustration: Skein of yarn]

[Illustration: american thread logo]


  =HIGH RIDGE PARK, STAMFORD, CONN. 06905=       PRINTED IN U.S.A.




  _Transcriber’s Notes_

  pg 3 Capitalized: a few yds. Red
  pg 11 Changed 4th ROW: K 3, P 1, K 3. 5TH to: 5th
  pg 27 Changed comma to period after: Knot ends tog at each side
  pg 29 Added comma after: yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1
  pg 31 Changed 6th ROW: Work remaining 3 s c tog to: 5th