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  _Old and New_           BOOK No. 173
  FAVORITES               PRICE 10 CENTS


  [Illustration: _Crochet Designs_

  NATION-WIDE FAVORITES

  REPEATED BY REQUEST

  _for_

  TABLECLOTHS · BEDSPREADS

  LUNCHEON SETS

  CHAIR SETS · DOILIES]




_By popular request..._

[Illustration: Flying mail]


From every State in the Union, you have sent us letters asking for
these designs. You asked for them, and here they are ... designs that
have made crochet history. Taken from our pattern books published
over a period of years, we present your special favorites in this one
book.

In these pages you will find _Star Wheel_, _Queen Anne’s Lace_,
_Wheel of Fortune_ ... lacy motifs, popcorn and filet patterns, cameo
crochet ... designs that have earned a place of honor in the American
home.

Give these designs the heirloom quality they deserve. Make them with
Clark’s O.N.T. and J. & P. Coats Boilfast[1] threads ... the threads
that have a century-old reputation for beauty.


SEE THREAD CHART ON PAGE 22


  Copyright 1941, The Spool Cotton Company      Fifth Edition
    H-9009 C-45      Printed in U.S.A.




[Illustration: Tablecloths]

[Illustration: Doily]

[Illustration: Chair doilies]

_Versatile..._

A tiny motif of jewel-like beauty combines enchantingly to look like
the first bright snowfall. Excellent for luncheon sets, tablecloths,
or chair sets. Try a coarser thread for a heavier texture.




=SNOWDRIFT= No. 7193

=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
  _size 50_. _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 12 or 13_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 1¾″
diameter and requires about 6½ yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, vanity
sets, scarfs, chair sets, centerpieces.=

=MOTIF...= Ch 10, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 23 dc in ring.
Join to 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, * dc in next dc, ch 1.
Repeat from * around. Join last ch-1 to 3rd st of ch-4. =3rd rnd=:
Sl st in next sp. Ch 10, * skip 1 sp, tr in next sp, ch 6. Repeat
from * around. Join last ch-6 to 4th st of ch-10. =4th rnd=: * Ch 2,
skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next ch, ch 2, sc in next tr.
Repeat from * around; join. =5th rnd=: * Ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2,
dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in next sc. Repeat from
* around. Fasten off.

Make another motif to 4th rnd incl. =5th rnd=: Ch 2, dc in next dc, *
ch 1, sl st in corresponding sp on 1st motif, ch 1, dc in next sp on
2nd motif, ch 1, sl st in next sp on 1st motif, ch 1, dc in next dc
on 2nd motif, ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2, dc in next dc. Repeat from *
once more; complete rnd as for 1st motif.

Join adjacent sides of all motifs in this manner.




_Popcorn Variation_


=MAGNOLIA= No. 6020


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 7_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures about
6″ in diameter before joining, and requires about 50 yds. of thread.
Fill-in requires about 7½ yds. Allow an extra ball for edging.

=RECOMMENDED USE: Bedspreads.=

=FIRST MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 6, join with sl st. =1st
rnd=: Ch 4 (to count as tr), 15 tr in ring. Join with sl st to 4th
st of ch-4. =2nd rnd=: Ch 7, * tr in next tr, ch 3. Repeat from *
around; join to 4th st of ch-7. =3rd rnd=: Ch 4, * in next sp make
a pc st—_to make pc st, ch 1, make 5 tr in sp, drop loop from hook,
insert hook in ch-1 preceding 5 tr and draw dropped loop through_.
Then make a tr and pc st in same sp. Make tr in next tr, ch 3, tr in
next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to 4th st of ch-4. =4th
rnd=: Ch 4, pc st in same place as sl st, * tr in next pc st, pc st
in next tr, tr in next pc st; in next tr make a pc st and a tr. Ch
4, in next tr make a tr and a pc st. Repeat from * around; join last
ch-4 to 4th st of ch-4 first made. =5th rnd=: Sl st in tip of next pc
st, ch 4; * (pc st in next tr, tr in next pc st) twice; ch 4, skip
next tr, 5 tr in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, skip next tr, tr in next pc st.
Repeat from * around; join. =6th rnd=: Sl st in tip of next pc st, ch
4, tr in next tr and in tip of next pc st, holding back the last loop
of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook
(a cluster). * Ch 5, skip next tr and sp, make 2 tr in next tr, tr
in next 3 tr, 2 tr in next tr; ch 5, skip next sp and 1 tr; make tr
in next 3 sts, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread
over and draw through all loops on hook (another cluster). Repeat
from * around; join. =7th rnd=: * Ch 11, skip next sp and 1 tr; tr in
next 5 tr, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook and complete
a cluster as before. Ch 11, sc in tip of next cluster. Repeat from *
around. Join and fasten off. This completes one motif.

=SECOND MOTIF...= Work 1st 6 rnds as for first motif. =7th rnd=: Ch
11, skip 1 sp and 1 tr, tr in next 5 tr, holding back the last loop
of each tr on hook and complete a cluster as before. Ch 5, sl st in
corresponding ch-11 loop on 1st motif (always keeping right side of
work on top); ch 5, sc in tip of next cluster on 2nd motif. Ch 5, sl
st in next ch-11 loop on 1st motif; ch 5, skip next sp and tr; make
a 5-tr cluster on 2nd motif as before, and complete rnd as for 1st
motif. Fasten off.

Make necessary number of motifs, joining as 2nd motif was joined to
1st, leaving 2 ch-11 loops free between joinings.

=FILL-IN MOTIF...= =1st rnd=: Starting at center, ch 8, make tr in
8th ch from hook; (ch 4, tr in same place as last tr was made) twice;
ch 4, sl st in 4th st of ch-8 first made. =2nd rnd=: Ch 4 (to count
as tr), * in next sp make pc st, tr and another pc st; in next tr
make tr, ch 6 and tr. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-6 to 4th
st of ch-4 first made. =3rd rnd=: Ch 4, tr in each of next 4 sts,
holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw
through all loops on hook (a cluster). Ch 5, sl st in a free ch-11
loop (of a large motif) between joinings, * ch 5, sc in next ch-6
loop of fill-in motif, ch 5, sl st in next free ch-11 loop on large
motif, ch 5, tr in each of next 5 sts of fill-in motif, holding back
the last loop of each tr on hook, and complete a cluster. Ch 5, sl
st in next free ch-11 loop. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-5
with sl st to tip of 1st cluster made. Fasten off. Fill in all spaces
between joinings in this manner.

=EDGING...= Attach thread to a joining point between any 2 motifs
and work along entire outer edge as follows: Make 7 sc in 1st loop of
next motif; in each of next 6 loops of same motif (10 loops of corner
motifs) make: 1 sc, 1 half dc, 5 dc, 4 tr, 5 dc, 1 half dc and 1 sc.
Make 7 sc in next loop (preceding next joining), 7 sc in 1st loop of
next motif, and continue thus around. Fasten off.

[Illustration: DETAIL OF No. 6020]


FOOTNOTES:

[1] Trade Mark


[Illustration: MAGNOLIA No. 6020—Detail and Directions page 4]

[Illustration: DETAIL OF No. 7050]

[Illustration: QUEEN ANNE’S LACE No. 7050]


_Queen Anne’s Lace..._

  This lovely motif has made crochet history. Its gossamer patterning
  has a rare beauty that holds enchantment, whether in plain double
  crochet or in the popcorn stitch variation, “Magnolia.”


=QUEEN ANNE’S LACE= No. 7050


=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S BIG BALL MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 20_. _See thread
  information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4¾″ in
diameter and requires about 24 yds. of thread. Fill-in motif requires
about 5 yds.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, runners.=

=FIRST MOTIF...= Ch 6, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 6, * tr in
ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times, join to 4th st of ch-6 (8
sps). =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, 4 tr in 1st sp, * ch 2, 5 tr in next sp.
Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 to 4th st of ch-4. =3rd rnd=:
Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, tr in next 4 tr, * tr in 1st ch of
ch-2, ch 3, tr in next ch of same ch-2, tr in next 5 tr. Repeat from
* around. Join last ch-3 to 4th st of ch-4; sl st in 1st tr of group.
=4th rnd=: Ch 4; make tr in next 4 tr, working off together as for
a cluster; * ch 4, 5 tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip 1st tr of next
group; make tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster.
Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to tip of first cluster. =5th
rnd=: Ch 8, * skip 1st 3 ch of ch-4, tr in next ch, tr in next 5 tr,
tr in 1st ch of next ch-4, ch 4, tr in tip of cluster, ch 4. Repeat
from * around. Join to 4th st of ch-8. =6th rnd=: * Ch 12, skip 1st
tr of next group, tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a
cluster; ch 12, sc in the single tr between groups. Repeat from *
around. Join last ch-12 to base of first ch-12 (16 loops). Break off.

=SECOND MOTIF...= Work 1st 5 rnds as for 1st motif. =6th rnd=: Ch
12, skip 1st tr of next group; tr in next 5 tr, working off together
as for a cluster; ch 6, sl st in 1st ch-12 loop on 1st motif (always
keep right side of work on top), ch 6, sc in next single tr on 2nd
motif, ch 6, sl st in next ch-12 loop on 1st motif, ch 6, make a
cluster back on 2nd motif. Complete this rnd as for 1st motif (no
more joinings).

Join 2 ch-loops of all adjacent sides in this manner, thus leaving 2
loops free between joinings, for fill-in motifs to be made later.

=FILL-IN MOTIF...= =1st rnd=: Ch 8, tr in 8th ch from hook, ch 4, tr
in same place, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 4, join to 4th ch of ch-8
(4 sps). =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, 6 tr in 1st sp, * ch 5, 7 tr in next sp.
Repeat from * around, ch 5, join to 4th st of ch-4; sl st in 1st tr.
=3rd rnd=: Ch 4; make tr in next 4 tr, working off together as for
a cluster; ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop of a large motif (as large
motifs were joined), * ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop back on fill-in
motif, ch 5, join to 2nd ch-12 loop of same large motif, ch 5, work a
5-tr cluster back on fill-in motif, ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop of
next large motif. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

=EDGING...= Attach thread to joining point between any 2 large
motifs. * 7 sc in 1st loop of next motif; in each remaining loop of
same motif make sc, half dc, 5 dc, 4 tr, 5 dc, half dc, sc; 7 sc in
last loop. Repeat from * all around.




_Pinwheels_

  Two lovely versions of the traditional pinwheel design. The lacy
  backgrounds have an air of graciousness in fine or heavier threads.

[Illustration: Pinwheel bedspread]

[Illustration: Pinwheel closeup]




=COLONY CLUB= No. 7015


=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
  _size 30_. _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 9_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4″
square. About 26 yds. are required for 1 motif. About 4 small balls
or 2 large balls are required for tablecloth or bedspread edging.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, runners.=

=MOTIF...= Ch 6, join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=: * Ch 7, sc
in ring. Repeat from * 3 more times. =2nd rnd=: * Ch 6, 3 sc in next
loop. Repeat from * 3 more times. =3rd rnd=: Ch 6, 3 sc in 1st ch-6
loop of previous rnd and 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, picking up only
the back loop of sc throughout motif; ch 6, 3 sc in next ch-6 loop
and 1 sc in back loop of each of the 2 sc. Continue in this manner,
making ch-6 between groups, 3 sc over the ch-loop and sc in each sc
except the last sc of each group, until the 8th rnd is completed (15
sc in each group). =9th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in ch-6 of previous rnd, ch
6, skip 1st sc of group, 1 sc in each of next 13 sc, picking up back
loops only, and repeat from * around. =10th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in 1st
ch-6 loop of previous rnd, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st sc
of group, sc in each sc to within last sc of same group. Repeat from
* around. =11th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in ch-6, ch 6, 4 dc in center ch-6
loop, ch 6, sc in next ch-6 loop, ch 6, skip 1st sc, sc in each sc to
within the last sc. Repeat from * around. =12th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in
loop, ch 6, 3 sc in loop, ch 3, skip 4-dc group, 3 sc in next loop,
ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st sc and make sc in each of next
sc, omitting the last sc. Repeat from * around. =13th rnd=: * Ch 6,
sc in loop, ch 6, 3 sc in next loop, ch 10, skip the 3 sc, the ch-3
and the 3 sc, then make 3 sc in next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch
6, skip 1st sc, sc in each of next sc, omitting last sc in group.
Repeat from * around. =14th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, 3
sc in next loop, ch 6, 4 dc in ch-10 loop, ch 6, 3 sc in next loop,
ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st sc, sc in each of next 3 sc.
Repeat from * around. =15th rnd=: Ch 6, sc in next loop, * ch 6, 3 sc
in next loop, ch 6, 4 dc in next loop, ch 14, 4 dc in next loop, ch
6, 3 sc in next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop.
Repeat from * around. =16th rnd=: Ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 10, sc in
next loop, ch 10, sc in 5th st of corner loop, ch 10, sc in 10th st
of same corner loop. Continue thus, making ch-10 loops all around,
skipping the ch-3 at tip of sc-sections and making corners as before.
Join last ch-10 with sl st to sc following 1st ch-5 in this rnd.
Fasten off.

=SECOND MOTIF...= Work as for 1st motif to 15th rnd incl. =16th
rnd=: Ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 10, sc in next loop, ch 10, sc in 5th
st of corner loop, ch 5, sc in corner loop of 1st motif, ch 5, skip 4
ch on motif in work, sc in next ch, ch 5, sc in corresponding loop of
1st motif, ch 5, sc in next loop on motif in work and continue thus,
joining the following 5 loops as before.

Join all motifs in this manner (where 4 corners meet, join the last 2
corners to joining of 2 previous corners).

=EDGING...= =1st row=: Holding right side of work toward you, attach
thread to the center st of any corner loop, ch 7 dc in same place,
ch 5, * sc in next sc, ch 8, dc in next sc, ch 6, dc in same sc, ch
8. Repeat from * across this side of piece to within last motif,
skipping all joinings of motifs. Now work into joining of last 2
motifs, treating joining as an sc and continue to within corner loop
of piece, ch 5, in center st of corner loop make dc, ch 4 and dc; ch
5, sc in next sc. Ch 8, and continue thus around piece, ending with
ch 5, sl st to 3rd st of ch-7 first made. =2nd row=: Ch 7, 4 dc in
loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, ch 6, * 2 sc in next sc, ch 8, dc in
next ch-6 loop, ch 3, 4 dc in same loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, ch 8.
Repeat from * all around, ending row with ch 6, sl st in 3rd st of
ch-7 loop first made. =3rd row=: Sl st in loop, ch 3, 3 dc in same
loop, * ch 5, skip 4-dc group, 4 dc in next loop, ch 9, sc in next
sc, ch 9, 4 dc in loop just before next 4-dc group. Repeat from * all
around, ending row with ch 9, sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made.




_Classic Design_

=PINWHEEL= No. 7064


=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
  _size 50_. _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 12_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 3½″
square and requires approximately 24 yds. of thread.

  =RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, runners,
  centerpieces, chair sets.=

=FIRST MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st. =1st
rnd=: 16 sc in ring. =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, * dc in next sc, ch 1. Repeat
from * around. Join to 3rd st of ch-4 (16 sps). =3rd rnd=: Ch 3,
dc in same place as sl st, * ch 5, skip next dc, 2 dc in next dc.
Repeat from * around; join last ch-5 to 3rd st of ch-3 (8 groups of
2 dc). =4th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, * 2 dc in next loop, ch 6,
skip 1st dc of next 2-dc group, dc in next dc of same group. Repeat
from * around. Join last ch-6 to 3rd st of ch-3. =5th rnd=: Sl st in
next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next loop, * ch 7, skip 1st
dc of next group, dc in next 2 dc of same group, 2 dc in next loop.
Repeat from * around. Join as before. =6th rnd=: Sl st in next dc,
ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next loop. * Ch 8, skip 1st dc of
next group, dc in next 3 dc of same group, 2 dc in next loop. Repeat
from * around; join as before. =7th, 8th and 9th rnds=: Continue in
this manner, always skipping the 1st dc of each group and making 2
increases in each group; also, on 7th rnd make ch-9 loops; on 8th rnd
make ch-10 loops; on 9th rnd make ch-11 loops (8 dc in each group on
9th rnd); join.

=10th rnd=: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, * ch 6, sc in
next loop, ch 6, skip 1st 2 dc of next group, dc in next 6 dc, ch 10,
sc in next loop, ch 10, skip 1st 2 dc of next group, dc in next 6 dc.
Repeat from * around; join. =11th rnd=: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc
in next 3 dc, * ch 7, sc in next loop, sc in following loop, ch 7,
skip 1st 2 dc of next dc-group, dc in next 4 dc, ch 6, 4 dc in next
loop, ch 10, 4 dc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st 2 dc of next group, dc
in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around; join. =12th rnd=: Sl st in next
2 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 11, sc between the 2 sc of previous
rnd, ch 11, skip 1st 2 dc of next group, dc in next 2 dc, ch 7, 4 dc
in next loop, ch 7, 4 dc in next loop, ch 11, 4 dc in same loop (this
is corner). Ch 7, 4 dc in next loop, ch 7, skip 1st 2 dc of next
group, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

=SECOND MOTIF...= Work 1st 11 rnds as for 1st motif. =12th rnd=: Sl
st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 11, sc between the 2 sc of
previous rnd, ch 11, skip 1st 2 dc of next dc-group, dc in next 2 dc.
Ch 7, 4 dc in next loop, ch 7, 4 dc in following loop, ch 5, sc in
corner loop of 1st motif (always keep right side of work on top). Ch
5, 4 dc in same loop back on 2nd motif, ch 3, sc in next ch-7 loop
of 1st motif, ch 3, 4 dc in next loop on 2nd motif, ch 3, sc in next
loop on 1st motif, ch 3, skip 1st 2 dc of group on 2nd motif and make
dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, sc in next ch-11 loop on 1st motif, ch 5, sc
between the 2 sc on 2nd motif.

Ch 5, sc in ch-11 loop on 1st motif, ch 5, skip 1st 2 dc of group
on 2nd motif and make dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in next loop on 1st
motif, ch 3, 4 dc in next loop back on 2nd motif. Ch 3, sc in next
loop on 1st motif, ch 3, 4 dc in next loop on 2nd motif, ch 5, sc in
corner loop on 1st motif, ch 5, 4 dc in same loop on 2nd motif, ch
7, 4 dc in next loop on 2nd motif. Complete rnd as for 1st motif (no
more joinings).

Make necessary number of motifs, joining at all adjacent sides as
2nd motif was joined to 1st (where 4 corners meet, join 3rd and 4th
corners to joining of other corners).

[Illustration: Pinwheel closeup]

[Illustration: Pinwheel bedspread]

=EDGING...= =1st rnd=: Attach thread to ch-7 loop just before
corner, sc in same loop, ch 11; in corner loop make sc, ch 15 and sc.
* Ch 11, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, making a ch-15 loop
at each corner as before. Join last ch-11 with sl st to 1st sc. =2nd
rnd=: Sl st in next 3 ch of next loop, 5 sc in same loop, ch 7; in
corner loop make dc, ch 3 and dc; ch 7; * 5 sc in next loop, ch 5. In
next loop make dc, ch 3 and dc; ch 5. Repeat from * around, making
corners as before. Join last ch-5 to 1st sc made. =3rd rnd=: Sc in
next 4 sc, ch 6, skip 5 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3. In corner ch-3 make
dc, ch 3 and dc; ch 3, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch. * Ch 6, sc in next
4 sc, ch 6; in next ch-3 (between 2 dc) make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat
from * around, making corners as before; join. =4th rnd=: Sc in next
3 sc, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5; in corner ch-3 make dc, ch 3 and dc;
ch 5, sc in next sc. * Ch 5, sc in next 3 sc, ch 5; in ch-3 (between
2 dc) make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, making corners as
before; join. =5th rnd=: Sc in next sc, ch 6, sc in next sc, ch 6. In
corner ch-3 make 4 dc, ch 5 and 4 dc; ch 6, sc in next sc, ch 6, sc
in center sc of 3-sc group. * Ch 7; in ch-3 (between 2 dc) make 4 dc,
ch 5 and 4 dc. Ch 7, sc in center sc of next 3-sc group. Repeat from
* around. Fasten off.




_Square-a-Day_

=HOSPITALITY= No. 7067


=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
  _size 10. See thread information on page 22_.

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 5_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, 2 sps make 1″; 2 rows make
1″ (when blocked). Each square measures about 19½″ before blocking
and about 20½″ after blocking, and requires about 320 yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads.=

=SQUARE...= Starting at center, ch 11, join with sl st. =1st rnd=:
Ch 4 (to count as tr), 4 tr in ring, * ch 7, 5 tr in ring. Repeat
from * until 4 groups of tr’s are made. Then ch 7, join with sl st
to 4th st of ch-4. =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, tr in each of next 4 tr, * 4 tr
in corner sp, ch 7, 4 tr in same corner sp, tr in each of next 5
tr. Repeat from * around. Join as before. =3rd rnd=: Ch 7 (to count
as tr and ch-3), * skip 3 tr, tr in next tr, ch 3, tr in last tr of
tr-group, ch 3, tr in corner st of ch-7, ch 7, tr in same corner st,
ch 3, tr in 1st tr of tr-group on other side, ch 3, skip 3 tr, tr in
next tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th st of ch-7. =4th
rnd=: Ch 7, * skip ch-3, tr in next tr, ch 3, skip ch-3, tr in next
tr, 3 tr in sp, tr in next tr, 4 tr in corner sp, ch 7, 4 tr in same
corner sp, tr in next tr, 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr, ch 3, skip
ch-3, tr in next tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around; join to 4th st of
ch-7 first made.

=5th rnd=: Ch 7, * skip ch-3, tr in next tr, 3 tr in sp, tr in each
tr of tr-group, 4 tr in corner sp, ch 7, 4 tr in same corner sp, tr
in next tr, tr in each tr of tr-group, 3 tr in sp, tr in next tr, ch
3. Repeat from * around. Join as before. =6th to 20th rnds incl=:
Work in the same manner following chart, making ch-3 for sps and ch-7
for each corner sp, and joining each rnd with a sl st. The dotted
line on chart shows where each rnd begins. At end of 20th rnd, join
and fasten off.

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

For edging, work 3 rnds of tr around entire article, keeping work
flat.

[Illustration: CHART FOR No. 7067]




=GOLDEN WEDDING= No. 672


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS BEDSPREAD COTTON.= _See thread information on page
  22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, 4 sps make 1″; 4 rows make
1″. Each motif measures 7½″ square and requires about 100 yds. of
thread. About 2 balls are required for bedspread fringe.

=RECOMMENDED USE: Bedspreads.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center section, ch 15. =1st row=: Dc in 3rd
ch from hook and in next 2 ch (these 4 dc make 1 bl); ch 2, skip 2
ch, dc in next ch (sp); make another sp, end with 4 dc (bl). Ch 5,
turn. =2nd row=: Dc in last dc of bl; make dc in next 2 ch, dc in dc,
dc in next 2 ch and in dc. Ch 2, dc in top st of turning ch-3. Ch 5,
turn. =3rd row=: Sp over sp and bl over bl. Ch 3, turn. =4th row=:
Dc in next 2 ch and in dc, 2 sps over next 2 bls, bl over next sp
(center section completed). Hereafter work in rnds.

=1st rnd=: Ch 5, dc at base of last dc made, ch 2, dc at base of dc
(turning ch) of previous row, ch 2, dc at base of next end dc, ch 2,
dc at base of next ch-3, ch 5 (corner), dc in same place, sp over
next bl. Continue to make sps thus around and ch-5 at corners, ending
with ch 5, join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 first made. =2nd rnd=:
Ch 5, dc in next dc. Now make sp over each sp around, making an extra
ch-5 at each corner. Join. =3rd rnd=: Ch 5 (to count as dc of last
bl and ch-2 of 1st sp), dc in next dc; 3 more sps, 7 dc (2 bls); ch
5, another dc in corner ch, 6 more dc, 4 sps, 7 dc. Continue thus
around. Join. =4th rnd=: Ch 3, 4 bls over 4 sps, 2 bls over 2 bls,
ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of corner ch-5, ch 5, dc in same place, ch 2, dc
in next dc, 8 bls, sp, ch 5 for corner sp, sp. Continue thus around,
ending with 2 bls, join. Follow chart for remainder of pattern,
always making an extra ch-5 at corners and working into center st of
this ch on following rnd.

Make necessary number of motifs and sew together on wrong side with
neat over-and-over stitches. Make fringe in every other sp around.

[Illustration: CHART FOR No. 672]

[Illustration: GOLDEN WEDDING No. 672—See page 8]




[Illustration: WHEEL OF FORTUNE No. 7288]

[Illustration: DETAIL OF No. 7288]

[Illustration: HOSPITALITY No. 7067—See page 8]

_Crochet Magic_

  Here are three designs which, when joined, form another design that
  is a complete surprise. Favorites all!

=WHEEL OF FORTUNE= No. 7288


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 6_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 3½″
from side to side when blocked, and requires about 10½ yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, bureau
scarfs, chair sets, centerpieces.=

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

Sew motifs together at tr-groups, on wrong side, picking up a single
loop of each tr.




[Illustration: Chair with doily]

[Illustration: CHAIR SEAT No. 7250—See page 11]

[Illustration: MATCHING SET No. 7165—See page 20]

_Cameo Crochet_

  For a smart modern or peasant effect, cameo crochet is an
  outstanding favorite. Versatile, too.


=COLONIAL CHAIR SET= No. 7168


=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS PEARL COTTON=, _size 5, 9 balls of
  Ecru and 2 balls each of Green and Blue. Milward’s steel crochet
  hook No. 6 or 7. Bias binding. Cotton batting. 1 yd. of any
  material._

Completed chair seat measures about 16″ x 16″, measuring across
center; chair back measures about 8″ x 14½″.

=GAUGE=: 10 sts make 1″; 4 rows make 1″ (1 square is equivalent to 3
dc).

=TO CHANGE COLOR=: Before drawing through last 2 loops of last dc of
one color-group, drop this color, pick up 2nd color, thread over and
draw through the 2 loops on hook. Continue with 2nd color according
to chart, carrying the dropped color along top of previous row and
working over it to conceal.

[Illustration: COLONIAL CHAIR SET No. 7168]

[Illustration:

  [Illustration: box with slash] BLUE
  [Illustration: box empty] ECRU
  [Illustration: box filled] GREEN

THERE ARE 10 SPACES BETWEEN HEAVY LINES

CHARTS FOR No. 7168]

=CHAIR SEAT...= Starting at front edge, with Ecru ch 125. =1st
row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (123 dc, counting
turning ch as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: 2 dc in 1st dc (2 dc
increased), dc in each of next 29 dc. Then, holding Blue along top
of 1st row, with Ecru make dc in each of next 3 dc (thus concealing
Blue), changing color in last dc of Ecru group. With Blue make dc
in each of next 3 dc, carrying Ecru concealed in dc’s and changing
color in last dc of Blue group. With Ecru make dc in each of next 51
dc, carrying Blue concealed in dc’s and changing color in last dc of
Ecru group. With Blue make dc in each of next 3 dc, carrying Ecru as
before and changing color in last dc of Blue group. With Ecru make
dc in each dc across, dropping Blue after carrying it for 3 sts, and
inc. 2 sts at end of row (127 dc). =3rd row=: 2 dc in 1st dc, dc in
each of next 31 dc; conceal Blue in next 3 Ecru dc, changing color in
last dc of Ecru group; 3 Blue dc, changing color as before; 21 Ecru
dc. Then, holding Green with Blue along top of 2nd row, with Ecru
make dc in each of next 3 dc (concealing Blue and Green), changing to
Green in last dc of Ecru group. With Green, make dc in each of next
3 dc, carrying Ecru and Blue concealed, and changing to Ecru in last
dc of Green group. With Ecru make dc in each of next 24 dc, dropping
Green after carrying it for 3 sts and changing color in last dc of
Ecru group; 3 Blue dc, changing color as before. With Ecru make dc in
each dc across, increasing 2 dc at end of row (131 dc). Ch 3, turn.
Continue in this manner, changing colors as indicated by symbols on
chart, and increasing 2 dc at both ends of each row until there are
159 dc in the row. When work reaches the shaping at top, dec. 2 dc
at both ends of each row until 123 dc remain (to dec., work off 2 dc
as 1 dc twice). Fasten and break off. Make another piece, using Ecru
only.

Block pieces. Cut 2 thicknesses of any material to same shape as
crocheted pieces. Sew the 2 pieces of material together, leaving an
opening. After filling with cotton batting, sew up opening (finished
pad should be slightly smaller than crocheted pieces). Place wrong
sides of crocheted pieces together, and baste edges, leaving an
opening of 12″ at top. Then bind basted edges and both edges of
opening. Insert pad, and sew edges of opening together. Sew two 8”
lengths of bias binding at each corner of top edge, for ties (stitch
raw edges together).

=CHAIR BACK...= Starting at lower edge, with Ecru ch 101. =1st row=:
Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (99 dc, counting turning
ch as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. Hereafter follow chart for chair back,
increasing as for chair seat until there are 135 dc in the row. When
work reaches shaping at top, dec. 2 dc at both ends of each row until
99 dc remain. Break off. Make another piece same as this, using only
Ecru. Block pieces. Finish as for chair seat.




=CHAIR SEAT= No. 7250


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN=, _3 balls of dark color and 2 balls
  of light color_.

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8 or 9_.

  _Seat Cover measures about 18″ at front edge, 14″ at back edge, and
  14″ along both side edges. Side strip measures about 3″ deep._

=GAUGE=: 10 dc make 1″; 4 rows make 1″ (each individual square on
chart indicates 3 dc).

=CHAIR SEAT COVER...= Starting at front edge, with dark color ch
185 (to measure about 19″). =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in
next ch, thread over, insert hook in next ch and draw loop through;
thread over and draw through 2 loops; drop dark color, attach light
color and draw through remaining 2 loops (3 dark dc made). Holding
dark color along top of chain and working over it to conceal it,
work dc in 7 ch. Thread over, insert hook in next ch and draw loop
through; thread over and draw through 2 loops; drop light color,
pick up dark color and draw through remaining 2 loops (6 light dc
made). * With dark color make 3 dc, carrying light color concealed
and completing last dc with light color as before. Make 6 light dc,
carrying dark color and completing last dc with dark color. Repeat
from * 18 more times, 3 dark dc, ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Working into
dc, carrying unused color and working over it to conceal it, make 2
dark dc, * 6 light dc, 3 dark dc. Repeat from * across. Hereafter
follow chart, decreasing 1 st at both ends of the 10th row and every
other row thereafter until 141 sts remain—_to dec. work off 2 dc as 1
dc_. When design is completed, fasten off light color (141 dc). With
dark color, sl st across 1st 10 dc, ch 3 and make dark dc in each dc
across to within 10 dc from opposite end. Work across these 121 dc
without decreasing for 3″. Fasten off.

=SIDE STRIP...= With dark color ch 32 (to measure about 3¼″). =1st
row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (30 dc, counting
turning ch). Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Repeat 2nd row until piece is long enough to go around the 2 side
edges and front edge of chair seat cover (about 46″). Fasten off. Sew
edge of this strip to front and side edges of chair seat cover.

=CORDS...= Cut 12 strands of light color, each 6 yds. long. Twist
strands tightly, then double the twisted strands and give them a
2nd twist in the opposite direction. Sew this cord along edges of
chair seat cover where strip was joined, and across back where
color-pattern ends. Make another cord same as this, and sew all
around outer edges. Cut remaining cord into 4 pieces of equal length,
to be used as ties.

[Illustration: CHART BELOW FOR No. 7250

  [Illustration: filled box] DARK COLOR
  [Illustration: open box] LIGHT COLOR

EACH INDIVIDUAL SQUARE INDICATES 3 D.C.]




=MODERN RUSTIC= No. 7140


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN=, _4 balls of White or Ecru for main
  color (to be referred to as “M”), and 8 balls of a contrasting
  color (to be referred to as “C”)_.

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8 or 9_.

The above amount of materials is sufficient for 4 place mats, each
about 11½″ x 17″, and a center mat about 14″ x 32″.

=GAUGE=: 12 dc make 1″; 4 rows make 1″.

=PLACE MATS—(Make 4)...= Starting at long side, with C color ch 192
(to measure about 18″). =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each
ch across (190 dc, counting turning ch-3 as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. =2nd
row=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. =3rd row=: Dc in each of 5
dc; dc in next dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop C, attach
M color, and * draw through 2 loops. Then, holding C along top of
previous row, make dc in each of next 4 dc (thus concealing C); dc in
next dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop M, pick up C and draw
through 2 loops; dc in next dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook,
drop C, pick up M and draw through 2 loops; dc in each of next 5 dc,
leaving the last 2 loops on hook and concealing C as before; drop
M, pick up C and draw through 2 loops. Then, holding M along top of
previous row, make dc in each of 4 dc, leaving the last 2 loops on
hook (thus concealing M); drop C, pick up M. Repeat from * across,
ending row with 5 M dc and 7 C dc. Ch 3, turn. Hereafter work as
follows, changing color and concealing unused color as before. =4th
row=: 6 C dc, * 3 M dc, 5 C dc, 3 M dc, 4 C dc. Repeat from * across,
ending with 7 C dc. Ch 3, turn. =5th row=: 6 C dc, * 5 M dc, 1 C dc,
5 M dc, 4 C dc. Repeat from * across, ending row with 7 C dc. Ch 3,
turn. =6th row=: 17 C dc, * 4 M dc, 11 C dc. Repeat from * across,
ending row with 18 C dc. Ch 3, turn. The last 4 rows (3rd to 6th rows
incl.) constitute the pattern. Repeat pattern 10 more times, but omit
the 6th row of the last pattern. Break off M, and work 2 rows of C
dc. Break off.

=CENTER MAT...= Starting at short side with C, ch 161 (to measure
about 14″). Work exactly as for place mats until piece measures 31½″.
Break off M, and work 2 rows of C dc. Break off.

[Illustration: MODERN RUSTIC No. 7140]




_Four Star Performers_


=LUCKY STAR= No. 7144

[Illustration: LUCKY STAR No. 7144]

=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S BIG BALL MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 20_. _See thread
  information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 11_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4½″ in
diameter and requires about 35 yds. of thread. Fill-in requires about
4 yds.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, runners, chair sets.=

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

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

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




=PINE CONE= No. 6025

[Illustration: PINE CONE No. 6025]

=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. MERCERIZED BEDSPREAD COTTON.= _See thread
  information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 7 or 8_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures 8″
square and requires about 96 yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Bedspreads and matching runners.=

=FIRST BLOCK...= =1st rnd=: Ch 4, make 11 half dc in 3rd ch from
hook. Join with sl st to top st of ch-4. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3 (to count
as dc), dc in same place as joining, 2 dc in each of next 11 half dc
(24 dc in all). Join to top of ch-3. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, 2 dc in same
place as sl st; * ch 4, sc in 1st ch of ch-4 (a p made); skip 2 dc,
3 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with p, join. =4th
rnd=: Ch 9, dc in 4th ch from hook; make 5 more dc over remaining
chain, working over bar of chain rather than into individual ch’s
(7-dc group made). * Ch 3 (to count as dc), turn. Dc in next 6 dc; ch
3, turn. Dc in next 6 dc (a square made). Skip 3-dc group and next
p of 3rd rnd, make a d tr in 1st dc of next 3-dc group, ch 3, 6 dc
in sp under d tr-bar just made (another 7-dc group). Repeat from *
around (8 squares in all). Join with sl st to base of turning ch of
1st square, sl st in next 2 ch sts (this brings work to base of 2nd
dc-row of square). =5th rnd=: * Ch 5, sc at top of same dc, ch 5, sc
in top of turning ch at corner of square, ch 5, skip next dc on other
side of square, make sc in next dc, ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc,
ch 5, sc in top of turning ch of 1st row of next square (this is base
of 2nd dc-row of square). Repeat from * around, joining last ch-5
at base of 1st loop. =6th rnd=: Sl st to center ch of loop, * ch 5,
sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-5 to base of
1st loop. =7th rnd=: Sl st to center ch of loop, sc in same loop; *
in next loop make: 2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr and 2 dc; sc in next loop,
thus making a corner. (Ch 5, sc in next loop) 8 times. Repeat from *
around, ending with ch 2, dc in 1st sc, to form last loop.

=8th rnd=: * Dc in next 2 dc, dc in next 2 tr; in ch-3 sp make 3 dc,
ch 3 and 3 dc; dc in next 2 tr, dc in next 2 dc, sc in next loop; (ch
5, sc in next loop) 7 times. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2,
dc in dc at end of previous rnd, for last loop. =9th rnd=: * Dc in
next 7 dc, in corner ch-3 make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; dc in next 7 dc,
sc in next loop, make 6 ch-5 loops. Repeat from * around, ending as
before. =10th and 11th rnds=: Like 9th rnd, having 3 more dc in each
group and 1 loop less on each side, on each rnd—_do not count last
dc of last loop of previous rnd in 1st dc-group of following rnd_.
=12th rnd=: Like previous rnd, ending with ch 5, sc in dc of last
loop of previous rnd. =13th rnd=: * Sc in 1st dc of next group; (ch
5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) 8 times, ch 5, sc in corner sp, ch 5,
skip 2 dc, sc in next dc; (ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) 8 times,
ch 2, 5 dc in each of next 3 loops, ch 2. Repeat from * around, sl
st in sc at base of 1st loop. =14th rnd=: Sl st in next 3 ch, sc in
loop; * (ch 5, sc in next loop) 17 times; ch 2, dc in next 15 dc, ch
2, sc in ch-5 loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in
sc at base of 1st loop. =15th rnd=: Sl st to center of loop, sc in
loop, ** (ch 5, sc in next loop) 16 times; ch 2, * make dc in next 3
dc, holding back on hook last loop of each dc, thread over and draw
through all loops at once (a cluster), ch 5. Repeat from * 3 more
times, make another cluster, ch 2, sc in next loop. Then repeat from
** around, ending with ch 2, sl st in sc at base of 1st loop. Fasten
off.

=SECOND BLOCK...= Work as for 1st block to 14th rnd incl. =15th
rnd=: Make 1st 9 loops as on 1st block, ch 2, sl st in corresponding
loop on previous block (_always be sure to keep blocks right side
up_), ch 2, sc in next loop on block in work, ch 2, sl st in next
corresponding loop on 1st block, ch 2, sc in next loop on block in
work (2 ch-5 loops joined). Ch 2 and continue thus until 7 joined
loops are made, ch 2, cluster over next 3 dc, * ch 2, sl st in ch-5
between next 2 clusters on 1st block, ch 2, cluster over next 3 dc on
block in work. Repeat from * to last cluster incl; ch 2, sc in next
loop on block in work, ch 2, sl st in next corresponding loop of 1st
block. Continue thus until 7 loops in all have been joined following
clusters. Complete rnd as for 1st block (no more joinings).

Make necessary number of blocks, joining at all adjacent sides in
same manner as 2nd block was joined to 1st (8 loops in all remain
free between joinings for fill-in lace to be made later).

=FILL-IN LACE...= Fill in all spaces between squares as follows: Ch
4, join with sl st to form ring, ch 4, sl st in center ch of a free
loop at corner (in space between joinings), * ch 4, sc in ring, ch 4,
sl st in center ch of next free loop. Repeat from * until the 8 free
loops are joined to center; ending with sc in ring, join. Fasten off.


  Time has proved these four designs to be universally popular.
  Repeated by request before, we offer them again as your especial
  favorites.




=STAR WHEEL= No. 744

[Illustration: STAR WHEEL No. 744]

=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
  _size 20_. _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 9_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4¼″ in
diameter and requires about 30 yds. of thread. Fill-in lace requires
about 4 yds.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, chair
sets, runners, centerpieces.=

=MOTIF...= Ch 10 and join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=: Ch 3,
23 dc in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =2nd
rnd=: Ch 10, and complete a cross st as follows: Thread over twice,
insert hook in 8th ch from hook, draw thread through (4 loops on
hook), thread over once, skip 1 dc and insert hook in next dc, draw
thread through (6 loops on hook), thread over, and take off 2 loops
at a time, 5 times. * Ch 3, thread over 4 times, insert hook in next
dc and draw thread through (6 loops on hook), thread over, and take
off 2 loops at a time twice, then thread over, skip 1 dc, insert hook
in next, draw thread through (6 loops on hook), thread over, and
take off 2 loops at a time, 5 times. Ch 3, dc in center point of the
cross, thus completing the cross. Repeat from * until there are 8
cross sts around the circle. Join last ch-3 with sl st to 7th st of
ch-10 first made. =3rd rnd=: 5 sc in each sp. =4th to 7th rnds incl=:
Sc in each sc of previous rnd. =8th rnd=: Ch 4, dc in 1st sc, * ch 1,
dc in next sc, repeat from * to end of rnd. Then ch 1, and join with
sl st to 3rd st of ch-4 first made. =9th rnd=: Ch 10, and complete
cross st as before, skipping 2 dc between each leg of cross st and
inserting hook under ch-1 sp. Ch 3 between each cross st. Skip 2 dc
between each cross st. Repeat around (20 cross sts) and join last
ch-3 with sl st to 7th st of ch-10 first made. =10th rnd=: Sl st in
1st 2 sts of 1st sp, ch 5, * dc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, ch
3, dc in next sp, ch 2, repeat from * to end of rnd. Join last ch-3
with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made. =11th rnd=: Ch 6, dc in same
sp, * ch 4, sc in next sc of previous rnd, ch 4, dc in next ch-2 sp,
ch 3, dc in same sp. Repeat from * to end of rnd, joining with sl st
to 3rd st of ch-6 first made.

=TO JOIN MOTIFS...= With over-and-over stitches, sew 3 points of
one motif to corresponding 3 points of the adjacent motif (thus
leaving 2 points free on each motif). To make fill-in lace between
the motifs, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring. ** Ch 15, sc at
joining of 2 motifs, ch 15, sc in center ring, * ch 9, sc in point of
next scallop, ch 9, sc in center ring, repeat from * once more. Then
repeat from ** 3 more times. Fasten off.




=BALLERINA= No. 674

[Illustration: BALLERINA No. 674]

=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
  _size 20_. _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 10_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 5″
in diameter and requires approximately 46 yds. of thread. Fill-in
requires about 2½ yds.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, runners.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch
5, * dc in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join to 3rd st of
ch-5 (8 sps). =2nd rnd=: Sl st in next sp, ch 5, 4 d tr in same sp,
holding back the last loop of each d tr on hook; thread over and draw
through all loops on hook (a cluster); * ch 8, 5 d tr in next sp,
holding back the last loop of each d tr on hook; thread over and draw
through all loops on hook (cluster). Repeat from * around, ending
with ch 8, sl st at tip of 1st cluster made. =3rd rnd=: 10 sc in each
sp (80 sc in rnd). =4th to 7th rnds incl=: Sc in each sc, ending 7th
rnd with sl st in next st. =8th rnd=: * Ch 5, skip 1 st, sc in next
st, ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * around (32 loops).
=9th rnd=: Sl st to center of next loop, 2 sc in loop, * ch 5, sc
in next loop. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 5, 2 sc in next loop,
and continue thus around, ending with sl st in 1st sc made. =10th
rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, * 2 sc in next loop; (ch 5, sc in next
loop) twice, ch 5, 2 sc in next loop, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from
* around, ending with 2 sc in last loop, sl st in ch-1 first made.
=11th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, * 2 sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in
next loop, ch 5, 2 sc in next loop, sc in next 6 sc. Repeat from *
around, ending with sl st in ch-1 first made. =12th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in
next 6 sc, * 2 sc in next loop, ch 7, 2 sc in next loop, sc in next
10 sc. Repeat from * around, ending rnd as before. =13th rnd=: Ch 1,
sc in next 8 sc, * in ch-7 loop make 2 sc, ch 5, 2 sc; sc in next
14 sc. Repeat from * around; join. =14th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in each sc,
making 5 sc in each ch-5 loop; join. =15th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in each sc,
making 2 sc in center st of 5-sc group; join. =16th rnd=: Sc in next
sc, ch 6 (to count as dc and ch-3), dc in same place as last sc, * ch
6, skip 5 sc, sc in next sc, ch 6; in center sc at tip of next point
make dc, ch 3, dc; ch 6, skip 5 sc, sc in next sc, ch 6, skip 5 sc;
in next sc make dc, ch 3, dc. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-6
to 3rd st of ch-6 first made. =17th rnd=: Sl st in next ch, sc in sp,
ch 6, dc in same sp, * ch 6, sc in next sc, ch 7; in sp at point make
dc, ch 3, dc; ch 7, sc in next sc, ch 6; in next sp make dc, ch 3,
dc. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

Make necessary number of motifs. With over-and-over stitches sew 3
points at 1 side of motif to corresponding 3 points of adjacent
motifs, thus leaving 1 point free on each motif between joinings.

=FILL-IN LACE...= Ch 10, join to form ring. * Ch 11, sl st in a
free point between joinings; ch 11, sc back in ring. Ch 16, sl st
in joining; ch 16, sc in ring. Repeat from * 3 more times. Join and
fasten off. Fill in all spaces between joinings in same manner.




_For Variety of Sizes_


=PINEAPPLE LUNCHEON SET= No. 7335


=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
  _size 50_:

SMALL BALL:

  CLARK’S O.N.T.—_11 balls of White or
                  Ecru or 13 balls of
                  any color._

  OR

  J. & P. COATS—_8 balls of White or Ecru
                 or 11 balls of any color._

BIG BALL:

  CLARK’S O.N.T. OR J. & P. COATS—_5 balls of White or Ecru._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 12_.

These materials are sufficient for a set consisting of centerpiece,
14″ in diameter; 4 place doilies, 12″ in diameter; 4 bread and butter
plate doilies, 7″ in diameter; and 4 glass doilies, 5½″ in diameter.

=CENTERPIECE...= Starting at center, ch 16, join with sl st. =1st
rnd=: Ch 3, 32 dc in ring, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3,
dc in each dc around; join to 3rd st of ch-3. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in
same place as sl st, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3.
=4th rnd=: Repeat 2nd rnd. =5th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl
st, * ch 3, skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending
with ch 3, join to 3rd st of ch-3 (22 dc-groups). =6th rnd=: Sl st in
next dc and in next sp, ch 3; in same sp make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; in
each ch-3 sp around make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; join. =7th rnd=: Sl st
in next dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, in same sp make dc, ch 2 and
2 dc; * ch 1, in next ch-2 sp make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (shell over
shell). Repeat from * around, ending with ch-1; join.

=8th to 12th rnds incl=: Repeat 7th rnd, having an extra ch between
each shell in each rnd. =13th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp,
ch 3; in same sp make dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. * Ch 6, in next ch-2 sp make
2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc, ch 6; in next ch-2 sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc.
Repeat from * around; join. =14th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next
sp, ch 4, 12 tr in ch-5 of shell, * ch 5, in next ch-2 make 2 dc, ch
2 and 2 dc; ch 5, 13 tr in ch-5 of next shell. Repeat from * around,
ending with ch 5, join.

=15th rnd=: Ch 5 (to count as tr and ch-1), tr in next tr; (ch 1,
tr in next tr) 11 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, tr in
next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 12 times. Repeat from * around; join
to 4th st of ch-5 first made. =16th rnd=: Sl st in 1st ch-1 sp, sc in
same sp; * (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 11 times, ch 3, shell over next
shell, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch
3, sc in 1st ch-3 loop, =17th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times,
* ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times.
Repeat from * around, ending as in 16th rnd. =18th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in
next loop) 9 times, * ch 3, in ch-2 of next shell make 2 dc, ch 2, 2
dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times. Repeat from *
around, ending as before.

=19th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times, * ch 3, in next ch-2
make a shell, ch 2, shell in next ch-2. (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 9
times. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =20th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc
in next loop) 7 times, * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 1, shell in
next ch-2 sp, ch 1, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8
times. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =21st rnd=: (Ch 3, sc
in next loop) 6 times; * (ch 3, shell over next shell) 3 times; (ch
3, sc in next loop) 7 times. Repeat from * around, ending as before.
=22nd rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times, * ch 3, shell over next
shell; (ch 4, shell over next shell) twice; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 6
times. Repeat from * around.

=23rd rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times; * ch 3, shell over next
shell, ch 5; in next shell make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; ch 5, shell over
next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times. Repeat from * around.
=24th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; * ch 3, shell over next
shell, ch 3, 14 tr in next shell, ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3,
sc in next loop) 4 times. Repeat from * around. =25th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc
in next loop) twice; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, tr in next
tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 13 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch
3, sc in next loop) 3 times. Repeat from * around.

=26th rnd=: Ch 3, sc in next loop, * ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch
3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 13 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3,
sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around. =27th rnd=: * Ch 4,
shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 12 times; ch 3, shell
over next shell; ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending
with ch 4, sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off. =28th row=: Attach thread to
ch-2 of next shell of previous rnd, ch 3; make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc in
same shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times; ch 3, shell over next
shell. Ch 3, turn.

=29th row=: Shell over shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch 3,
shell over next shell; ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, having 1
ch-3 loop less on each row until 36th row is completed. =37th row=:
Shell over shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice; ch 3, shell over
shell—_1 loop remaining at point_. Ch 3, turn. Make shell over shell,
ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 4, 2 dc in next shell, ch 1, sl st back in
ch-2 of last shell; ch 1, 2 dc where last 2 dc were made. Fasten off.
Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell of 27th rnd and complete the next
point in same manner. Continue until all 11 points have been worked;
then work as follows:

=1st rnd=: Attach thread to tip of one point where shells were
joined, ch 3, in same place where ch-3 was joined make dc, ch 2 and
2 dc. * (Ch 3, shell in next turning ch, between 2 rows) 5 times; ch
2, dc in ch-2 of shell preceding ch-4 (on 27th rnd), holding back the
last loop of this dc and next dc on hook; dc in ch-2 of next shell
(where thread was attached, to work point); thread over and draw
through all loops on hook; (ch 3, shell in turning ch between 2 rows)
5 times; ch 3, shell at tip of next point, where shells were joined.
Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=:
Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 8, sc in 5th ch from hook (a p
made). Dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, sc under next ch-3, ch 3;
in next shell make dc, p and dc. Repeat from * 4 more times, ch 3,
sc in next dc, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and dc. Ch 3, sc under
next ch-3. Continue thus around. Fasten off.

=PLACE DOILIES (Make 4)...= Starting at center ch 12. Join with sl
st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), 26 dc in ring. Join with sl st
in 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same st as sl st, 2 dc in
each st around (54 dc). Join. =3rd to 9th rnds incl=: Same as 5th
to 11th rnds incl. of centerpiece—18 dc-groups on 3rd rnd. =10th
rnd=: Same as 13th rnd of centerpiece, making ch-5 (instead of ch-6)
between shells. =11th rnd=: Same as 14th rnd of centerpiece, making
ch-4 (instead of ch-5) between shells and tr-groups (9 tr-groups in
rnd). Starting with 15th rnd of centerpiece, work as for centerpiece
until place doily is completed.

=BREAD and BUTTER PLATE DOILIES (Make 4)...= Ch 16, join with sl st.
=1st rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), 41 dc in ring. =2nd to 5th rnds
incl=: Same as 5th to 8th rnds of centerpiece—_14 dc-groups on 2nd
rnd_. =6th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3, in same sp
make dc, ch 5, 2 dc; * ch 4, shell over next shell, ch 4, in sp of
next shell make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =7th
rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 4 (to count as tr), 10 tr
in ch-5 sp, * ch 3, shell over shell, ch 3, 11 tr in next ch-5 sp.
Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join (7 tr-groups in rnd).
=8th rnd=: Ch 5 (_to count as tr and ch-1_), tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr
in next tr) 9 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, tr in next
tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 10 times. Repeat from * around; join to 4th
st of ch-5 first made.

=9th rnd=: Same as 16th rnd of centerpiece, making (ch-3, sc in next
ch-1 sp) 9 times—instead of 11 times. =10th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next
loop) 8 times, * ch 3, Shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop)
9 times. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in sc at base of 1st
loop made. Fasten off. Work is now done in rows. =11th row=: Attach
thread to ch-2 of next shell of previous rnd, ch 3; make dc, ch 2 and
2 dc in same shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times; ch 3, shell over
next shell. Ch 3, turn. =12th row=: Shell over shell; (ch 3, sc in
next loop) 7 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; ch 3, turn. Continue
in this manner, having 1 ch-3 loop less on each row until 16th row
is completed. =17th row=: Same as 37th row of centerpiece. Fasten
off. Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell on 10th rnd and complete the
next point in same manner. Continue thus until all 7 points have been
worked. Then work as follows:

=1st rnd=: Attach thread to tip of any point where shells were
joined, ch 3; in same place where thread was attached make dc, ch
2 and 2 dc. * (Ch 3, shell in next turning ch) 3 times, ch 2, dc
in next turning ch, skip next shell, dc under starting ch of next
shell, (ch 3, shell in next turning ch) 3 times, ch 3, shell in tip
of point, where shells meet. Repeat from * around. Join. =2nd rnd=:
Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 8 (to count as dc and ch-5 for
a picot), sc in 5th ch from hook—_a p made_. Dc in same place as sl
st, * ch 3, sc under next ch-3, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and
dc. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 3, sc between next 2 dc, ch 3; in
next shell make dc, p and dc. Ch 3, sc under next ch-3. Continue thus
around. Join and fasten off.

=GLASS DOILIES (Make 4)...= Starting at center, ch 8. Join. =1st
rnd=: Ch 3, 19 dc in ring. Join. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place
as sl st, * ch 2, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around,
ending with ch 2, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made (10 dc-groups).
=3rd rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3. In same sp make dc,
ch 2 and 2 dc, * ch 3, shell in next sp. Repeat from * around, ending
with ch 3, sl st in top st of ch-3 first made. =4th rnd=: Ch 3; in
same sp make dc, ch 5 and 2 dc, * ch 4, shell in sp of next shell,
ch 4. In sp of next shell make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. Repeat from *
around, ending with ch 4, sl st in top st of ch-3 first made. =5th
rnd=: Same as 7th rnd of bread and butter plate doily (5 tr-groups
in rnd). Work remainder of this doily as for bread and butter plate
doily. Block all pieces to measurements given.




[Illustration: DOILY No. 7275—Directions same as Centerpiece No.
7335—see page 14]

[Illustration: LUNCHEON SET No. 7335—See page 14]

_Pineapples..._

  Everyone loves a pineapple design! Early American in inspiration,
  it has the traditional charm of colonial glass.


=ROYAL PINEAPPLE= No. 7275-M

[Illustration: ROYAL PINEAPPLE No. 7275-M]

=MATERIALS=:

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

SMALL BALL:

  CLARKS’S O.N.T.—_4 balls of White or
                   Ecru, or 6 balls of
                   any color._
  OR

  J. & P. COATS—_3 balls of White or Ecru,
                 or 4 balls of any
                 color._

BIG BALL:

  CLARK’S O.N.T.—_2 balls of White or Ecru_.
  OR
  J. & P. COATS—_2 balls of White, Ecru or any color_.

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 10 or 11_.

Completed doily measures about 18″ diameter.

Work as for Centerpiece of No. 7335 (see page 14), to 27th rnd incl.,
but do not fasten off. =28th rnd=: Sl st to sp of shell, ch 3, dc
in same place, ch 2, 2 dc in same place, * (ch 3, sc in next loop)
11 times; ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, shell over next shell.
Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join to top of ch-3 first
made. =29th rnd=: Sl st to sp of shell, ch 3, dc in same place, ch 2,
2 dc in same place, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch 3, shell
over next shell, ch 1, shell into next ch-3 sp, ch 1, shell over next
shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

=30th rnd=: Make a shell, then * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times;
(ch 3, shell over next shell) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join.
=31st rnd=: Shell, then * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times; ch 3,
shell over shell, (ch 4, shell over next shell) twice. Repeat from *
around. Join. =32nd rnd=: Shell, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times;
ch 3, shell over shell, ch 5, in next shell make 2 dc, ch 6 and 2
dc; ch 5. shell over shell. Repeat from * around. =33rd rnd=: Shell,
* (ch 3. sc in next loop) 6 times; ch 3, shell over shell, ch 3, in
ch-6 loop make 16 tr, ch 3, shell over shell. Repeat from * around
(3rd rnd of pineapples started). Continue to work around until only
1 loop remains at top of 2nd rnd of pineapples. =Next rnd=: Shell, *
ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 4, shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc
in next loop) 11 times; ch 4, shell over shell. Repeat from * around.
Join. Then work as follows: =1st row=: Ch 3, turn. Work shell over
last shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times;
ch shell over shell. Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Shell over shell, ch 4,
sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times; ch 4, shell over
shell. Ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, having 1 ch-3 loop less
on each row until 1 loop remains at top of pineapple. Ch 3, turn.
=Next row=: Make shell over shell, ch 4, sc in loop, ch 4, 2 dc in
next shell, ch 1, sl st back in ch-2 of last shell, ch 1, 2 dc where
last 2 dc were made. Fasten off. Attach thread to 1st shell of next
pineapple and complete the point in same manner. Continue thus until
all 11 points have been worked.




[Illustration: CHARIOT WHEEL No. 7035]

[Illustration: FLOWER BASKET No. 720]

[Illustration: CHART FOR No. 720

BEGIN HERE]

_Chair Sets..._

  No chair set designs have ever been more popular than these ... the
  old-fashioned Flower Basket and the distinctive Chariot Wheel motif.


=CHARIOT WHEEL= No. 7035


=MATERIALS=:

  =CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
  _size 10_. _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures
about 3″ from end of spoke to end of opposite spoke, and requires
approximately 12½ yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Chair sets, runners, luncheon sets, centerpieces,
tablecloths.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 12, join with sl st to form ring.
=1st row=: Ch 21 (to measure 1¾″). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each
ch across (20 sc). Make 1 sc in ring. Ch 1, turn. =2nd row=: Picking
up only the back loop of each sc, skip 1st sc, sc in each of next
20 sc. Ch 1, turn. =3rd row=: Picking up only the back loop of each
sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, * ch 5, sc in each of next 4 sc. Repeat
from * across, ending with 4 sc (4 p’s made). Make 1 sc in ring. This
completes 1st spoke. Do not break off but continue for 2nd spoke.

=Second Spoke...= =1st row=: Ch 20, drop loop from hook, insert
hook in 2nd p from ring and draw dropped loop through. Sc in each st
of ch-20 (20 sc). Make 1 sc in ring. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd
rows of 1st spoke once. Then make 4 more spokes same as 2nd spoke
(6 in all), but while making the 3rd p of the 6th spoke, attach to
1st spoke by making ch 2, sl st in end sc of 1st spoke, ch 2, and
continue back on 6th spoke as usual. Fasten and break off. This
completes motif.

=Joining...= Place motifs in position as in illustration, and pin
ends of spokes together. Then sew them together on wrong side with
over-and-over stitches.

Chair set requires 28 motifs (rows of 6 motifs and 5 motifs
alternately). Arm piece requires 13 motifs (a row of 5 motifs for
center and a row of 4 motifs along each side of center row).




=FLOWER BASKET= No. 720


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN=, _2 balls of White or Ecru, or 3
  balls of any color_.

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 7_.

=GAUGE=: All 3 pieces measure 13″ x 16″.

=NOTE=: The design is worked from the side across and not from the
bottom. In the directions 1 sp refers to 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc; in making
a block, substitute 2 dc for the ch-2. To make the curved meshes that
form the basket part of the design, make ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3.

=CHAIR BACK...= To begin, ch 110. =1st row=: Starting in the 8th ch
from hook, make a row of sps (35 sps). =2nd row=: Make 35 sps. =3rd
row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2
sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =4th row=: Make 3 sps,
2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 5 sps,
2 bls, 3 sps. =5th row=: Make 3 sps, 1 bl, 27 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps. =6th
row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 29 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =7th row=: Make 2 sps,
1 bl, 5 sps, 2 bls, 22 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =8th row=: 2 sps, 1 bl, 21
sps, 1 bl; make ch 3, skip 2 dc; make 1 sc in next dc. Make ch 3,
skip 2 dc, make 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =9th row=: Make 2 sps, 1
bl, 4 sps, 1 bl, ch 5, bl in bl, 21 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. From this point
it will be easy enough to follow chart on page 16. Finish outer edge
with sc and a ch-3 p over every other dc.

=ARM PIECES...= Work exactly as for chair back.




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




[Illustration: PINWHEEL POPCORN No. 682]

[Illustration: OCTAGON POPCORN No. 213]

[Illustration: IRISH CROCHET POPCORN No. 60]

_Popcorn Bedspreads_

  Four popcorn designs to delight the crochet fancier. Ever popular,
  these designs have an authentic heirloom quality.


=PINWHEEL POPCORN= No. 682


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS BEDSPREAD COTTON.= _See thread information on page
  22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8 or 9_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 6″
across, from side to side, and requires about 70 yds. of thread.
Allow about 3 or 4 balls for bedspread fringe.

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 12, join with sl st. =1st rnd=:
Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join to 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, 4 dc
in same place as sl st; drop st from hook, insert hook back in 3rd
st of ch-3 first made and draw loop through the one on hook (a pc
st). * Ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, 5 dc in next dc; drop
st from hook, insert hook back in last ch made and draw loop through
the one on hook (a pc st). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl
st at tip of first pc st made. =3rd rnd=: Sl st in ch-5 sp, ch 3 and
complete a pc st; * ch 2, a pc st, ch 5, dc in next sp, ch 2, a pc
st. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st at tip of 1st pc st
made. =4th rnd=: Sl st in next sp (between pc sts), ch 3 and complete
a pc st; * ch 2, in next ch-5 sp make 2 pc sts with ch-2 between; ch
5, dc in next sp, ch 2, pc st in sp between 2 pc sts. Repeat from *
around, ending as before. =5th and 6th rnds=: Same as 4th rnd, making
pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd and 2 pc sts in ch-5 sp, always
making ch-2 between pc sts (4 pc sts in each group on 5th rnd; 5 pc
sts in each group on 6th rnd). =7th rnd=: Sl st in next sp (between
1st 2 pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * (ch 2, pc st between next
2 pc sts) 3 times; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st, ch 3, dc in ch-5
sp, ch 3, dc in next sp, ch 2, pc st between next 2 pc sts. Repeat
from * around. Join. =8th rnd=: * 3 pc sts between pc sts of previous
rnd, with ch-2 between; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st; (ch 3, dc in
next sp) 4 times; ch 2 and repeat from * around. Join. =9th rnd=: * 2
pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd, with ch-2 between; ch 3, dc at
tip of next pc st; (ch 3, dc in next sp) 6 times, ch 2. Repeat from
* around. Join. =10th rnd=: Sl st in sp (between pc sts), ch 3 and
complete a pc st; * (ch 3, dc in next sp) 3 times; ch 3, skip next dc
and sp; in next dc make 3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr; ch 3, skip next sp and dc;
dc in next sp; (ch 3, dc in next sp) twice, ch 2, pc st between pc
sts of previous rnd. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

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

Make fringe all around.




  OCTAGON POPCORN
  No. 213      _Illus. on page 18_


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS BEDSPREAD COTTON.= _See thread information on page
  22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 6_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures about
5″ square and requires about 65 yds. of thread.

=BLOCK...= To begin, ch 8, join with sl st to form ring.

=1st rnd=: Ch 6, 7 dc in ring with ch 3 between each dc. Ch 3, join
in 3rd st of ch-6. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, 4 dc over each ch-3 and 1 dc in
every dc; join in 3rd st of ch-3. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st
from which ch-3 was started. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc (catching the
hook in back loop only throughout block), * ch 2, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in
next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Repeat from * until there are 8
groups of dc. Ch 2 and join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch-3 of previous
rnd. =4th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, *
1 dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st as follows: ch 1, 5 dc in next dc, drop
st from hook, insert hook back in ch-1, pick up dropped loop and draw
it through st on hook. 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 3, skip
ch-2 of preceding rnd, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * until 8 groups
are made; then ch 3 and join in 3rd st of ch-3 of previous rnd.

=5th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * dc in
next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip ch-3, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat
from * until 8 groups are completed. Then ch 3 and join in 3rd st of
ch-3 of previous rnd. =6th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which
ch-3 was started, * 1 dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, 1 dc in
each of next 3 dc, 1 popcorn st, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch
4, skip ch-3, 2 dc in next dc and repeat from *. Continue for the 8
groups. =7th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started,
* dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip ch-4, 2 dc in next dc.
Repeat from *, completing the 8 groups. Ch 4 and join.

=8th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 dc
in next dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 1 popcorn st in
next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, 1 dc in
next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 5, skip ch-4; 2 dc in next dc. Repeat
from * and complete 8 groups. Ch 5, and join.

=9th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started. * 1 dc
in each of next 13 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 5, skip ch-5, 2 dc in next
dc, dc in next 11 dc, ch 4 and turn. 1 tr in 4th dc from hook, ch 9,
1 tr in same st, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 sl st in next dc, ch 1, turn. 4
sc over ch-4, ch 1, 5 sc over ch-9, ch 4, 5 sc over same ch-loop, ch
1, 4 sc over next ch-4, 1 sl st in the 2 loops of the last dc, dc in
next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 5, skip ch-5, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat
from * and complete 8 groups. Entire outer edge of spread should be
finished with the scalloped edge. These can be made as the outer
block is crocheted.

Make as many blocks as desired and sl st blocks together on wrong
side of work across the 17 dc to middle of ch-5. Join scallops with
needle and thread, sewing the p’s together.




  IRISH CROCHET POPCORN
  No. 60      _Illus. on page 18_


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 6_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures 5″
square and requires about 57 yds. of thread. About 3 balls are
required for bedspread edging and fringe.

=BLOCK...= To begin, ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=:
Ch 1, 12 sc in ring. Join with sl st in 1st sc. =2nd rnd=: * Ch 5,
skip 1 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * until there are 6 loops. Join
last ch 5 in sc of 1st loop. =3rd rnd=: Over each ch-5 work sc, half
dc, 5 dc, 1 half dc, 1 sc. =4th rnd=: Ch 5, fasten with sc on back
of preceding row between two petals, ch 5, fasten as before. Repeat
around 6 petals. =5th rnd=: Over each ch-5 work sc, half dc, dc, 5
tr, 1 dc, 1 half dc, 1 sc.

=6th rnd=: Sl st in each of 1st 3 sts of 1st petal made in this row,
sc in 1st tr, * ch 9, sc in 5th tr, ch 4, sc in same st forming a p,
ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 1st tr of next petal, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 5th
tr, ch 9, 1 sc and 1 p in 1st tr of next petal, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in
5th tr of same petal, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 1st tr of next petal, and
repeat from * once. =7th rnd=: Sl st to middle of ch-9 loop, * ch 7,
sc in same st from which ch-7 started, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center
of next ch-7 loop of preceding row, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of
next ch-7 loop, ch 7, sc in center of ch-9. Repeat from * 3 times.

=8th rnd=: Sl st to middle of 1st ch-7 loop, ch 8, dc in same st from
which ch-8 started, * ch 6, sc and 1 p in center of ch of preceding
rnd, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-7, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in
center of next ch-7, ch 6, dc in center of next ch-7 loop, ch 5, dc
in same st from which ch-5 started and repeat from * 3 times, ending
rnd with sl st (instead of dc) in 3rd st of ch-8. =9th rnd=: Ch 3, *
dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 5, dc in same st as previous dc, dc in
each of the next 2 sts, 1 popcorn st in next st as follows: ch 1, 5
dc in next dc, drop st from hook, insert hook back in ch-1 and draw
dropped loop through the one on hook. Dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 6,
1 sc and p in center of ch loop of preceding rnd, ch 7, 1 sc and 1
p in center of next ch loop, ch 6, dc in each of last 3 sts of next
ch-6, popcorn st in next dc, dc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times,
ending row with a popcorn st and sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made.

=10th rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st, dc in each of next
3 sts, ch 5, 1 dc in same st for corner. Work in next 12 sts as
follows: 2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 3 dc (catching hook
in back loop only throughout block), ch 6, 1 sc and 1 p in center of
next ch-loop, ch 6, dc in center of next ch-loop, 2 dc, 1 popcorn st,
5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 4 dc. Repeat from * 3 times, ending rnd by sl st
in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =11th rnd=: Ch 3, * 4 dc, 1 popcorn st,
3 dc, ch 5, 1 dc in same st for corner. Work across next 18 sts—2 dc,
1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 3 dc. Ch 5, dc
in center of next ch-loop, 2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 1
dc and repeat from * 3 times, ending rnd with popcorn st and sl st in
3rd st of ch-3 first made.

=12th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in each st to corner, ch 5, 1 dc in same st for
corner; then 1 dc in each st, making corners as before. Join with sl
st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. Do not fasten off.

Work loops around block as follows: Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in next st.
Continue around entire block with ch 3 and sc so that there are 18
loops on each side and an additional loop at each corner.

=TO JOIN BLOCKS...= Catch with sc on ch-3 nearest the edge, ch 3,
catch with sc in same position on 2nd block, ch 3, 1 sc on next ch-3
of 1st block, ch 3, catch on 2nd block and so on along one side.

=OUTER EDGE...= =1st rnd=: Make ch 7 and sc in alternate ch-3’s.
=2nd rnd=: Ch 7 and 1 p in each loop.

=FRINGE...= For fringe knot 6 strands of cotton into each loop all
around bedspread.




  MATCHING SET
  No. 7165      _Illus. on page 10_


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _2 balls of a light color and 3
  balls of a dark color for runner; 2 balls of a light color and 2
  balls of a dark color for chair set._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 6 or 7_.

=GAUGE=: 11 dc make 1″; 5 rows make 1″ (1 square is equivalent to 3
dc).

=RUNNER= No. 7165-A

Completed runner measures 13″ x 30″ (omitting fringe).

Starting at short side, with dark color make a chain about 15″ long.
=1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across until there
are 141 dc in the row, counting turning ch as 1 dc. Cut off remaining
chain. Ch 3, turn. =2nd, 3rd and 4th rows=: Dc in each dc across. Ch
3, turn. Do not ch 3 to turn at end of 4th row, but leave the last 2
loops of last dc on hook, attach light color and draw through the 2
loops. Ch 3, turn. =5th row=: Holding dark color at top of previous
row and working over it in order to conceal it, make dc in each of 2
dc, leaving the last 2 loops of 2nd dc on hook; * drop light color,
pick up dark color, and draw through the 2 loops on hook; then,
holding light color at top of previous row and working over it, make
dc in each of next 3 dc, leaving the last 2 loops of last dc on hook.
Drop dark color, pick up light color and draw through the 2 loops on
hook; then, holding dark color at top of previous row and working
over it, make dc in each of next 3 dc, leaving last 2 loops on hook.
Repeat from * across, ending with 3 light dc. Ch 3, turn. =6th row=:
Dc in each dc across, concealing dark color as before. Hereafter
follow chart for runner, beginning at 7th row from bottom and working
until 17 rows are completed, concealing unused color as before (count
3 dc for each square). Break off light color and continue with dark
color, making dc in each dc across for 3 more rows. Hereafter follow
chart, starting at the 21st row from bottom, and work to top of
chart, but carry light color only as far as necessary to continue
pattern on next row. Then reverse the design by working back to the
1st row. Fasten and break off.

=FRINGE...= Cut 5 strands of light color, each 10″ long. Double
these strands, forming a loop. Pull loop through last dc made, and
draw loose ends of fringe through this loop. Pull tight. Make fringe
in every 4th dc across short side only. Trim ends evenly. Finish
opposite end to correspond.

=CHAIR SET= No. 7165-B

Completed chair back measures about 10″ x 16″, and each arm piece
about 8″ x 9″, omitting fringe.

=CHAIR BACK...= Starting at bottom, with dark color make a chain
about 18″ long. =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch
across until there are 171 dc in the row, counting turning ch as 1
dc. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 3, turn. =2nd and 3rd rows=: Dc in
each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Do not ch 3 to turn at end of 3rd row,
but leave the last 2 loops of last dc on hook, attach light color
and draw through the 2 loops. Ch 3, turn. Hereafter follow chart for
chair back, starting at the 4th row from bottom, and work to top of
chart, always concealing unused color as in Runner 7165-A.

=FRINGE...= Make fringe across lower edge of chair back as for
Runner 7165-A.

=ARM PIECES...= Starting at bottom, ch 83 (to measure about 9″), and
follow chart for arm piece (working as for chair back). Make fringe
at lower edge as for chair back.

[Illustration: CHARTS FOR No. 7165

START HERE

CHART FOR RUNNER]

[Illustration: CHART FOR CHAIR BACK]

[Illustration:

  [Illustration: symbol]—LIGHT
  [Illustration: symbol]—DARK

CHART FOR ARM PIECES]




[Illustration: SIX POINTED STAR No. 210]

  SIX POINTED STAR
  No. 210      _Illus. on page 19_


=MATERIALS=:

  =J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _See thread information on page 22._

  =Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 5 or 6_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures 7½″
across and requires about 90 yds. of thread. About 4 balls are
required for bedspread fringe.

=BLOCK...= _Slight cupping of block, which is unavoidable, will be
taken care of by blocking._ Starting at center, ch 4. =1st rnd=: Ch
3, 11 dc in ring. Sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =2nd rnd=: Ch
3, * dc in next dc; in next dc make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from *
around, ending with dc at base of ch-3 first made, ch 3, sl st in
3rd st of ch-3. Hereafter pick up only the back loop of each dc.
=3rd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 1 ch,
dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with
dc in last ch of previous rnd, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made.
=4th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch,
dc in next ch, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc
in last dc of previous rnd, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =5th
rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), * in next st make a pc st—_to make a pc
st, ch 1, make 5 dc in same place, drop loop from hook, insert hook
in ch-1 preceding the 5 dc, and draw dropped loop through_; dc in
next 3 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next
3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before to 3rd st of ch-3 first
made.

=6th rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in tip of next pc st, dc in next 4 dc, dc in
next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from
* around. Join. =7th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, pc st in next dc, *
dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch; (dc
in next 3 dc, pc st in next dc) twice. Repeat from * around. Join.
=8th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch,
dc in next ch, dc in next 13 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. =9th
rnd=: Ch 3, * (pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) twice; dc in next
ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc, pc st in next
dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =10th rnd=: Ch 3, dc
in next 8 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next sp, ch 3, skip 1 dc,
dc in each of next 15 sts. Repeat from * around. Join.

=11th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * pc st in next dc, dc in next 4
dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3
ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc, pc st in next dc, dc in next 3
dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =12th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, *
ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, dc in center st of next ch-3,
ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 11 dc.
Repeat from * around. Join. =13th rnd=: Ch 3, * pc st in next dc, dc
in next 4 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, (dc
in center st of next ch-3, ch 3) twice; skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch,
ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =14th
rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch
3, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch,
ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc
in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 7 dc. Repeat from * around.
Join.

=15th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3
ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts,
dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts,
dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch
3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =16th
rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch
3, skip 4 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in
next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc and 1 ch; in next ch make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3
dc; ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center
st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc,
dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Whip blocks together on wrong side and, when desired size is
obtained, make ch-4 loops all around bedspread. Knot 1 fringe in each
loop, using 8 strands.




_General Information_


THREAD INFORMATION

Each type of thread is adaptable to a wide variety of uses. If you
prefer to use a thread other than that specified, the following chart
will be of assistance.

  ++====================+==================+==========================++
  ||     BEDSPREADS     |   TABLECLOTHS    |        CHAIR SETS        ||
  ||                    |  LUNCHEON SETS   |     RUNNERS, DOILIES     ||
  ++====================+==================+==========================++
  || CLARK’S O.N.T. OR J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET ||
  ||   Sizes 10 to 30   |  Sizes 20 to 50  |      Sizes 10 to 50      ||
  ++--------------------+------------------+--------------------------++
  ||                   J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN                   ||
  ++-------------------+------------------+---------------------------++
  ||J. & P. COATS      | CLARK’S BIG BALL | CLARK’S O.N.T.            ||
  ||  BEDSPREAD COTTON |   MERCERIZED     |   PEARL COTTON            ||
  ||                   |                  |                           ||
  ||CLARK’S O.N.T.     | CROCHET,         | CLARK’S O.N.T.            ||
  ||  MERCERIZED       |   Sizes 20 to 50 |   “BRILLIANT”             ||
  ||  BEDSPREAD COTTON |                  |                           ||
  ||                   |                  |                           ||
  || CLARK’S O.N.T.    |                  |                           ||
  ||   “BRITA-SHEEN”   |                  |                           ||
  ++===================+==================+===========================++


MILWARD’S STEEL CROCHET HOOKS

  =Mercerized Crochet=: Size 10 or 20—Hooks No. 7 to 9
                        Sizes 30 to 50—Hooks No. 10 to 12
  =Knit-Cro-Sheen=, =Bedspread Cotton=, “=Brita-Sheen=”:
      Hooks No. 6 to 8
  =Pearl Cotton=: Hooks No. 4 to 7
  =“Brilliant”=: Hooks No. 6 to 8

[Illustration: Three crochet stitches]

SIMPLE CROCHET STITCHES

=1 ... Single Crochet (sc)=: Insert hook under 2 loops of st, draw
thread through (2 loops on hook), thread over, draw through both
loops on hook.

=2 ... Double Crochet (dc)=: Thread over, insert hook in st and
draw thread through (3 loops on hook); thread over, draw through 2
loops, thread over, draw through 2 remaining loops. Work =Half Double
Crochet (half dc)= like dc, but draw thread through all 3 loops at
once.

=3 ... Treble (tr)=: Thread over twice, insert hook in st and draw
thread through (4 loops on hook); thread over and work off 2 loops
at a time as for a dc. =For a Double Treble (d tr)=, thread over
3 times; and for a =Triple Treble (tr tr)=, thread over 4 times,
working off 2 loops at a time as in the tr.

=GAUGE...= For perfect results your number of stitches and rows
should correspond with that in the directions. Before starting your
article, make a small sample of the stitch. If your working tension
is too tight or too loose, use a finer or coarser needle, to obtain
the correct gauge.

=BLOCKING DIRECTIONS...= Using rust-proof pins, pin individual
pieces right-side-down on Turkish towels. Press with a hot iron,
through a damp cloth. When thoroughly dry, remove pins.

=TO LAUNDER COTTON ARTICLES...= Before laundering, record all
important measurements. Use a good neutral soap or soap flakes; make
suds in warm water. Squeeze suds through article until it is clean.
Rinse thoroughly and wring out. Lay out article on Turkish towels,
according to recorded measurements, and pin in place with rust-proof
pins. Press through dry cloth. When thoroughly dry, remove pins.
Press lightly where necessary.

=IMPORTANT...= Be sure to buy at one time sufficient material of
the same dye lot to complete the article you wish to make, as it is
impossible to avoid slight variations in colors in different dye lots.


ABBREVIATIONS FOR CROCHET

  Chain                  ch
  Single Crochet         sc
  Half Double Crochet    half dc
  Double Crochet         dc
  Treble                 tr
  Double Treble          d tr
  Triple Treble          tr tr
  Slip Stitch            sl st
  Popcorn Stitch         pc st
  Block                  bl
  Space                  sp
  Picot                  p
  Stitch                 st
  Round                  rnd
  Inclusive              incl.
  Increase               inc.
  Decrease               dec.

* (asterisk) When this symbol appears, continue working until
instructions refer you back to this symbol.




_Here They Come!_


NEW CROCHET BOOKS ARE ROLLING OFF THE PRESS


  CROCHET FASHIONS FOR SMALL FRY              No. 175
  SHAGGY AND CROCHETED RUGS                   No. 177
  WOOLIES FOR BABIES                          No. 178
  CROCHETED TABLECLOTHS AND LUNCHEON SETS     No. 179
  CHAIR SETS                                  No. 181
  TATTING                                     No. 183

[Illustration: Book covers]

A whole new series of crochet books is making crochet history—and
crocheters the country over are sitting up and taking notice of
these sprightly new books. These books put crochet decidedly in
fashion. They show you how you can make charming things for yourself,
decorative articles for your home—books no true lover of crochet
would want to be without! You’ll want the whole series and you can
find them at your favorite art goods department—they’re 10 cents a
copy.