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Volume V, Issue 2 March/April 1990

Crochet Artist: Marty Clark.4 Suzanne R. Hochman

President/Publisher
Social Babies.6
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Letter from Your Editor.9 Editor
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General Instructions for Filet Mesh ... 17 Design and Production
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 We are really excited about
our new discovery, crochet
designer and soft sculpture
artist, Marty Clark of South
Easton, Massachusetts.
Marty comes from a family
of artists, photographers and
sculptors. It seems that her
own talent remained undisco¬
vered until she learned how to
crochet about twelve years
ago. She has been designing
with great enthusiasm ever
since. Her greatest love is
designing for kids. She has a
terrific testing ground right at
home with her three children, aged fourteen, five and three.
Instructions for the Springtime Baby Blanket, Duckling
and Bonnet, at left, begin on page 52. Patterns for the Lion,
Swan and Bunny, above, are not included in this issue, but we
wanted to show you some samples of the work of this very
unique artist.
For information on Marty’s patterns, send a self addressed,
stamped envelope to: Marty Clark Designs, 5 Birch Road,
South Easton, MA 02375.
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LETTER FROM YOUR EDITOR

This spring brings with it some very pretty crocheted

fashions for your consideration. Our Mother/Daughter Cardi¬
gans, shown on our cover, combine a diamond pattern texture
stitch and pretty three-dimensional flowers for a flattering
look, regardless of the age of the wearer. A Jewel-Stitch
Pullover and lacy shawls round out your wardrobe this sea¬
son. For another bit of crochet news, please turn to page 5 to
be introduced to a wonderful new crochet artist, Marty Clark
and her adorable creations.
I’m sure that many of you will be happy to hear about our
instruction page numbering system. Our original system,
which was loved by all, including myself, was to number the
projects and have the instructions numbered to match. How¬
ever, last minute changes, which always come up in any
publication right before deadline, wreaked havoc with the
consecutive numbering. That led us to our second (and very
unpopular) system, whereby you searched for the Project in¬
dex, looked for the title of the project you wanted to make
and then found the page number for the instructions. Predic¬
tably, many loud and vigorous protests were lodged.
With our new system, as you choose the project you want to
make, you will find the beginning page number of the instruc¬
tions right along with the photo description. I hope that you
will be as pleased with this new system as I am. (“Page flip¬
ping” for instructions is definitely one of my pet peeves.)
In our next issue, we announce the winners of the J. & P.
Coats “Rick Rack Crochet Contest”. The entries were really
of very high quality and I think you’ll be pleased with the
winners.
Spring is the season that arouses hope and stimulates
growth. I hope you’re feeling as excited by the prospects of
the months ahead as I am and that you’ll be inspired to whip
up a few of the beautiful crochet creations from our pages.

Sincerely,

Valerie Kurita
Editor

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MOTHER/DAUGHTER
COVER GIRL CARDIGANS
Shown on page 35

SIZES: See chart below for the selected size.

description of sizes A/B(C/D- NOTE II: Size A/B is the first of
E/F-G-H/I-J). Second size after each set of numbers (outside the
slash in each pair is created by parentheses); size C/D is the sec¬
using the same number of sts ond number; size E/F the third;
with a larger hook for a looser size G the fourth; size H/I the fifth;
gauge. and size J the sixth. In some cases
MATERIALS: National Yarn there may be a difference in
Crafts “Sport Baby” (2 oz. balls) length (not in stitches) between A
-4(5-7-8-9-10) balls color No. and B, C and D, E and F, or H and
174W Peacock Blue, 1 ball each I. In these cases the number will
color No. 172W Raspberry and appear like this: 4/5(6/7-8/9-10-
color No. 177W Buttercup. Cro¬ 11/12-13)" corresponding to sizes
chet hooks according to selected A/B(C/D-E/F-G-H/I-J). A is 4 "; B is
size (see chart below), OR SIZE 5 ", C is 6 ", and so on. When only
NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE, one number is given, it is for all
plus a hook one size smaller for sizes.
ribbing. Yarn needle. Six(six-
seven-seven-seven-seven)% " BACK—Ribbing: With smaller
buttons. hook and Peacock Blue, ch
GAUGE FOR SIZES A, C, E, 13(13-17-17-17-17). Row 1: Start¬
G, H AND J: 5 sc = 1" on F ing in second ch from hook,
hook. work 1 sc in each ch across—
GAUGE FOR SIZES B, D, F 12(12-16-16-16-16) sc. Ch 1, turn.
AND I: 9 sts = 2 " on G hook. Row 2: Working through back
loops only, work 1 sc in each sc
NOTE I: Select the size closest across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat Row
to the desired size, taking into 2 for a total of 52(66-78-92-102-
consideration the chest mea¬ 118) rows from beg.
surement and ease allowance of Body: Now, change to larger
2 " to 4 ". Placing a measuring hook and turn to work along
tape around the chest at the long edge of ribbing. Row 1
measurements listed will help (base row and right side of
to decide the be$t size. Marking work): Work 1 sc in end of
the numbers in the instructions each row across, inc 6(8-8-10-12-
relating to the size you are mak¬ 12) sc evenly spaced across—58
ing with a highlighter marker, (74-86-102-114-130) sc. Ch 1,
throughout the instructions, will turn. Row 2: Work 1 sc in each
make it easier for you to follow sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat

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 SIZING CHART
CHEST
SIZES MEASUREMENT

A = TODDLERS’ SIZE 2 23V4"

B = GIRLS’ SIZE 4 25 V2"

C = GIRLS’ SIZE 6/8 29V2"

D = GIRLS’ SIZE 10 323/4"

E = MISSES’ SIZE 8 34V2"

F = MISSES’ SIZE 10/12 38"

G = MISSES’ SIZE 14 403/4"

H = MISSES’ SIZE 16/18 45 V2"

1 = WOMEN’S SIZE 42 50 V2"

J = WOMEN’S SIZE 44 52"

Row 2 until piece measures 8% from beg of armhole shaping,

(11-13-14-14Vi-15)", or desired end with wrong side row.
length, from beg, including rib¬ Shape Shoulders—Rows 1 and
bing, end with wrong side row. 2: Work 1 si st in each of first 8
Shape Armholes—Row 1 (right (10-11-12-13-16) sc, work across
side): Work 1 si st in each of next in sc. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 and 4:
3(3-4-6-6-6) sc, ch 1, work across Work 1 si st in each of next 8(9-
in sc to within last 3(3-4-6-6-6) 11-12-12-15) sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 5:
sc—52(68-78-90-102-118) sc. Ch 1, Work 1 row even on remaining
turn. Row 2: Work even in sc. Ch 16(20-24-26-32) sts. Fasten off.
1, turn. Row 3 (Dec Row): Work
2 sc tog, work across in sc to last RIGHT FRONT—Ribbing:
2 sc, work 2 sc tog—50(66-76-88- Work as for Back Ribbing until
100-116) sc. Ch 1, turn.Row 4: a total of 26(34-38-46-52-58)
Work 1 sc in each sc across. Ch rows have been worked. Work
1, turn. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 Row 1 (Base Row) as on back,
1(4-4-7-12-11) times more—48(58- inc 3(3-5-5-5-7) sts evenly spaced
68-74-76-94) sc remain. Work across—29(37-43-51-57-65) sc.
even on remaining sts until Ch 1, turn. Work 5 more rows
piece measures 5V4(6Vi-7%-8- even in sc.
8V6/9V2-9%)", or desired length, Start Diamond Pattern—Row
 1 (right side): Work 1 sc in across, ending with 3(5-3-5-3-5) ]
each of first 7 sc, (insert hook sc. Ch 1, turn.
from front to back to front Row 11: Work 1 sc in each of
around post of next sc 2 rows first 2 sc, * 1 long sc around
below, yo and draw up a loop next long sc, 1 sc in each of
level with first 7 sc of row, yo next 9 sc, 1 long sc around next
and draw through both loops on long sc, 1 sc in each of next 3
hook—1 long sc completed, skip sc; repeat from * across, ending
sc in back of long sc (on this with 2(6-2-6-2-6) sc. Ch 1, turn.
and all future long sc), * 1 sc in Row 13: Work 1 sc first sc, * 1
each of next 13 sc, 1 long sc long sc around next long sc, 1 sc
around post of next sc; repeat in each of next 11 sc, 1 long sc
from * 0(l-l-2-2-3) times more, around next long sc, 1 sc in
end 1 sc in each of last 7(l-7-l- next sc; repeat from * across,
7-1) sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2 and ending with 0(7-0-7-0-7) sc. Ch
All Even-Numbered Rows: Work 1, turn.
1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 15: Work 1 si st in first sc ]
Row 3: Work 1 sc in each of first (do not count as 1 st on next
6 sc, * 1 long sc around surface row), 1 long sc around long sc, *
loops of long sc below, sc in next 1 sc in each of next 13 sc, insert j
sc, 1 long sc around surface loops hook under both of next long sc :
of same long sc below, 1 sc in each and complete 1 long sc; repeat
of next 11 sc; repeat from * 0(1-1- from * across, ending with, FOR
2-2-3) times more, work 1 more SIZES A/B, E/F AND H/I
repeat, ending with 6(2-6-2-6-2) ONLY—1 long sc around last
pc. Ch 1, turn. Row 5: Work 1 sc long sc, 1 si st in last sc (do not
in each of first 5 sc, * 1 long sc count as 1 st on next row); FOR
around next long sc, 1 sc in each SIZES C/D, G AND J ONLY-1 sc j
of next 3 sc, 1 long sc around next in each of last 8 sc. Ch 1, tum.
long sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc; Row 17: Work 1 sc in first sc, 1 j
repeat from * across, ending with long sc around next long sc, 1 sc
5(3-5-3-5-3) sc. Ch 1, turn. in each of next 11 sc, 1 long sc
Row 7: Work 1 sc in each of first around loops on right side of
4 sc, * 1 long sc around next long next long sc, 1 sc in next sc, .1
sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 1 long long sc around loops on left side
sc around next long sc, 1 sc in each of same long sc; repeat from * .j
of next 7 sc; repeat from * across, across, ending with 1 long sc
ending with 4 sc for all sizes. Ch around last long sc, 1 sc in 1(7-
1, turn. 1-7-1-7) sc. Ch 1, tum. Row 19:
Row 9: Work 1 sc in each of first Work as for Row 11. Row 21:
3 sc, * 1 long sc around next long Work as for Row 9. Row 23: Work
sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 1 long as for Row 7. Row 25: Work as for
sc around next long sc, 1 sc in Row 5. Row 27: Work as for J
each of next 5 sc; repeat from * Row 3. Row 29: Work as for
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Row 1, when working long sc sc, finish row. C 1, turn. Row 2:
insert hook under both of next Work in pat to within last
long sc and complete 1 long sc. 8(9-11-12-12-15) sc. Fasten off.
Row 31: Work 1 sc in each of
first 7 sc, * 1 long sc around LEFT FRONT—For Sizes A/B,
long sc directly below, 1 sc in E/F and H/I Only: Work as for
each of next 13 sc; repeat from Right Front, reversing all shaping.
* across, ending with 7(l-7-l-7-l) For Sizes C/D, G and J Only:
sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 32: Work 1 sc Work as for Right Front, revers¬
in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. ing all shaping, except work
Repeat last 2 rows until piece mea- Diamond Stitch Pattern by
ures same as back to underarm, working the first 8 sts in pat as
end with a right side row. detailed here, then follow the
Shape Armhole—Row 1 instructions for the correspond- j
(wrong side): Work 1 si st in ing row as on Right Front, work-
each of next 3(3-4-6-6-6) sc, ch ing as many repeats as necessary
1, work across in sc—26(34-39- across each row. Row 1: Work 1 |
45-51-59) sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: sc in first sc, 1 long sc around
Keeping to pat , work next row post of sc 2 rows below, 1 sc in J
even. Row 3 (Dec Row): Work each of next 6 sc; now, follow
2 sc tog, work across in sc—(24- instructions as for Row 1 of
32-37-43-49-57) sc. Ch 1, turn. Right Front repeating as many
Row 4: Keeping to pat, work times as necessary, ending row
next row even. Repeat Rows 3 with 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 3:
and 4 1(4-4-7-12-11) times more Work 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 1
-(23(28-33-36-37-46) sc, AT long sc around next long sc, 1 sc j
SAME TIME, when piece in each of next 5 sc, now, follow
measures 314 " less than Back instructions as for Row 3 of
piece to beg of shoulder shap¬ Right Front, repeating as neces- j
ing, start to shape neckline, end¬ sary, ending with 6 sc. Ch 1,
ing with a wrong side row. turn. Note: From now on, we
Shape Neckline—Row 1 (right will give the first 8 sts of each
side): Work 1 si st in each of row only. Then, automatically
first l(l-3-4-4-5) sts, keeping to follow instructions as for same
pat, work across row. Now, dec row on Right Front. Row 5:
1 st at neck edge only on every Work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 1
other row 6(8-8-8-8-10) times. long sc around next long sc, 1 sc
When all neckline and armhole in each of 4 sc. Row 7: Work 1
decs have been made, work even sc in each of first 4 sc, 1 long sc
until piece measures same as Back around next long sc, 1 sc in
to beg of shoulder shaping. End each of next 3 sc. Row 9: Work j
with a right side row. 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, 1 long j
Shape Shoulders: Work 1 si st sc around next long sc, 1 sc in ;
in each of first 8(10-11-12-13-16) each of next 2 sc. Row 11:
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 Work 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 1 from beg, including ribbing.
long sc around next long sc, 1 sc Shape Cap: Keeping to pat,
j in next sc. Row 13: Work 1 sc work 1 si st in each of first 3(3-
in each of next 7 sc, 1 long sc 4-6-6-6) sc, ch 1, work in pat to
around next long sc. Row 15: last 3(3-4-6-6-6) sc-39(49-55-59-
Work 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 65-79) sc. Now, work 2 sc tog at
j work first long sc of row insert- beg and end of every other row
) ing hook- under each of next 2 until 31(33-43-43-45-47) sc re¬
long sc at once and then con- main. Work even in pattern un¬
i tinue to follow remainder of til piece measures 2%(3%-4%-5-
Row 15 of Right Front. Row 17: 5W6V&-7)" from beg of armhole
| Work as for Row 13. Row 19: Work. shaping. Fasten off.
t as for Row 11. Row 21: Work as for
| Row 9. Row 23: Work as for Row FINISHING: With Buttercup
j 7. Row 25: Work as for Row 5. and Raspberry, and smaller
Row 27: Work as for Row 3. hook, work one flower, exactly
Row 29: Work as for Row 1. as for flowers on Spring Garden
Afghan, page 00, for each dia¬
' SLEEVES-Ribbing: Work as mond shape on fronts and
for Back Ribbing for a total of sleeves of cardigan. Sew shoul¬
j 32(32-38-38-40-40) rows from der seams and side seams. Sew
i beg. Work Base Row as for si stitched portions of armhole
f back, inc 13(13-21-21-19-19) sc shaping to slip stitched portions
I evenly spaced across—45(45-59- of cap shaping on sleeve. Now,
[ 59-59-59) sts. Rows 2 through with a length of yarn and yarn
16: Work even in sc. Ch 1, turn. needle, work a running stitch
Start Diamond Pattern: Add¬ around the entire outside edge
ing 1 extra sc to each side of of the cap and gather cap of
pattern, work Diamond Pattern sleeve to fit into armhole, hav¬
as for Right Front, following in¬ ing the tightest gathering at the

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structions for size E/F to work top of the cap for a puff sleeve.
sizes A/B and C/D; and follow- Pin and then sew in place. Sew
i ing instructions for H/I to work sleeve seams. Front and Neck¬
! sizes E/F, G, H/I and J, AT line Ribbing: With right side of
SAME TIME, inc 1 sc at beg work facing and smaller hook,
| and end of every fourth row 0(5 join Peacock Blue yarn at lower
-2-6-9-16) times—45(55-63-71-77- right edge of front at bottom of
91) sc. Note: As you work inc ribbing. Now, work a foundation
sts, do not add them to pat. row of sc evenly along right
Just keep them in sc. Work front, neckline and left front,
even in pat as established on working a sufficient number of
Row 31 of Diamond Pattern un¬ sts for work to lie flat. Fasten
til piece measures 9W10%(13/14- off. Now, with straight pins,
17-17%-18-18%)", or desired length mark right front edge for but-

_
tonholes, having the first button¬ comer at beg of neckline rib¬
hole at the top even with the bing, ch 2 and work through
beg of neckline shaping, the back loops only throughout.
bottom button lh " from bottom Row 1: Work 1 sc in second ch
edge and the remaining 4(4-5-5- from hook. Ch 1, turn. Row 2:
5-5) buttons spaced evenly be¬ Work 2 sc in sc. Ch 1, turn.
tween. With right side of work fac¬ Row 3: Work 1 sc in first sc, 2
ing and smaller hook, join Pea¬ sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. Row
cock Blue in sc at lower right 4: Work 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in
edge of right front. Ribbing- each remaining sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 1: Ch 7, starting in second Row 5: Work 1 sc in each sc to
ch from hook, work 1 sc in last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1,
each ch across—6 sc, work 1 si turn. Row 6: Work 2 sc in first
st in each of next 2 sc on foun¬ sc, 1 sc in each remaining sc—6
dation row, turn. Row 2: Work- . sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 7: Work 1
ing through back loops only, sc in each sc across, join with si
work 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. st to first st after ribbing at cor¬
Ch 1, turn. Row 3: Working ner point of right front neck¬
through back loops only, work 1 line, 1 si st in next sc on neck¬
sc in each sc across, 1 si st in line, now work ribbing around
each of next 2 sc on foundation neckline in manner established
row, turn. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 on front edges. At end of neck¬
for ribbing, AT SAME TIME, line ribbing, dec 1 st on each
work a buttonhole at each row at one edge only to corres¬
marker by working ch 2, skip 2 pond shaping to beg of neckline
sc over center 2 sc of row, then ribbing, being sure to work decs
work 2 sc in ch-2 space on on edge of ribbing closest to
following row. Work ribbing in neckline edge. Sew the mitered
this manner along edge of right edges to the top of front edge
front "until top buttonhole has ribbings. Sew one flower in
been worked. Fasten off. Join center of each diamond shape
yarn at top edge of left front on Fronts and Sleeves. Sew but¬
and work ribbing in same man¬ tons in place.
ner. Fasten off. For a mitered

COMING NEXT ISSUE

The Winners of the
J.&P. Coats
Rick Rack Crochet
Contest

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 WORKING FILET CROCHET

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING FILET CROCHET

For use with patterns shown on pages 42, 43 and 46_

Filet or “net” crochet forms across, over last space work

the background for the charted ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next
designs in this art form. This ch. Turn. Repeat Row 2 for
background is usually made plain mesh.
with solitary double-crochet
stitches separated by two To Fill In Spaces
chain. The design is created (Creating Blocks): Work as
by filling in the open spaces for plain mesh until you
with the same number of come to a block in the pat¬
double crochet as there are tern you wish to fill in.
chain in between the stitches Work 2 dc into the ch-2
on the row below (in this space you want to fill. If
case, two). you are working on the
' Traditionally, a fairly fine foundation chain, simply
thread and hook are used to work 1 dc into each ch you
create a more clearly defined would normally skip when
design and to give a delicate forming a ch-2 space. When
look to the completed piece. making a block over a block,
Suggestion: Practice work¬ work 1 dc into each dc of
ing filet mesh and the vari¬ the block on the previous
ous increases and decreases row. Note: When making a

I
below with a fairly large block over a ch-2 space, you
hook and heavy yam (H may work the dc sts into
hook and knitting worsted) the ch sts of the ch-2 space
until you are familiar with below or simply insert the
the technique. hook in the ch-2 space itself,
depending upon the look
To Make Plain Filet Mesh: you prefer.
Let’s form 10 “spaces” as
an example. Chain 35. Row To Increase a Block at the
1: Work 1 dc in eighth chain Beginning of a Row: Tb in¬
from hook (counts as first crease one block: Ch 5,
dc and ch 2-(forms first work 1 dc in fourth ch from
space), * ch 2, skip 2 ch, hook, 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc
work 1 dc in next ch; in next dc (last dc of previ¬
repeat from * across. Turn. ous row). Ib increase two
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as 1 blocks: Ch 8, work 1 dc in
i dc, ch 2), skip first ch-2 fourth ch from hook, 1 dc
space, 1 dc in next dc, * ch in each of next 4 ch, 1 dc in
2, skip next ch-2 space, 1 dc next dc (last dc of previous
in next dc; repeat from * row). Add 3 ch for each ad-

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 ditional block desired. Space at the End of a
Row: You must plan ahead
To Increase a Space at the for this increase. At the
Beginning of the Row: Tb beginning of the previous
increase one space: Ch 7, row, ch 7, skip first ch,
work 1 dc into last dc of pre¬ work 1 si st in each of next
vious row. lb increase two 3 ch—3 ch now remain to
spaces: Ch 10, work 1 dc in count as first dc of row.
eighth ch from hook, ch 2, Work across row in pattern.
work 1 dc into last dc of When you come to the sts
previous row. Add 3 ch for which have been slipped
each additional space desired. over, work ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1
dc in last ch for an increased
To Decrease a Block or space; work 1 dc in each of
Space at the Beginning of last 3 ch for an increased block.
a Row: Skip first st. Work 1
si st in each of next 3 sts, ch To Decrease a Block or
3 to count as first dc and Space at End of Row: Work
proceed. to within the last block or
space, turn and continue to
To Increase a Block or work the pattern.

FLEURS-DES-LIS BORDER
Shown on page 43

SIZE: About 9" wide, can be tions for working filet mesh
made to any length. thoroughly before beginning.
MATERIALS: Crochet cotton Read chart from bottom to top,
No. 20, amount depending upon reading uneven numbered rows
the desired length of border from right to left; even num¬
piece. About five 20-gr. balls for bered rows from left to right.
a border 23% " long. To test, buy
one ball of a type of crochet BORDER: Ch 113. Row 1: Start¬
cotton that you are sure you ing in eighth ch from hook,
can purchase more of and see work 1 dc in each of next 10
how far one ball goes. You can ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next
then calculate the amount you ch (14 times, 1 dc in each of
will need for your desired next 9 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc
length of border. Steel crochet in next ch) 7 times, 1 dc in each
hook No. 10. of next 3 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1
GAUGE: 4 ch-2 spaces = 1". dc in each of next 4 ch, (ch 2,
skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 3
NOTE: Read General Instruc¬ times, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch,
19
ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next chart to complete row. Continue 1
ch—Row 1 of chart completed. to folkny chart, working turning '
Ch 9, turn. Row 2: Skip first inc at end of each uneven-
ch, work 1 si st in each of next numbered row as established, f
3 ch, ch 2, work 1 dc in first when necessary according to
dc—1 space created at beg of chart. Repeat 72-row chart as
row and preparation made for many times as necessary for
inc at end of next row, follow desired length.

GEOMETRIC BORDER
Shown on page 42-43

SIZE: About 5" wide, can be

made to any length.
MATERIALS: Crochet cotton
No. 20, amount depending upon
the desired length of border
piece. About five 20 gr. balls for
a border 23% " long. Tb test buy
one ball of a type of crochet
cotton that you are sure you
can purchase more of and see
how far one ball goes. You can
then calculate the amount you
will need for your desired
length of border. Steel crochet
hook No. 10.
GAUGE: 4 ch-2 spaces = 1".

NOTE: Read General Instruc¬

tions for working filet mesh
thoroughly before beginning.
Read chart from bottom to top,
reading uneven numbered rows
from right to left; even num¬
bered rows from left to right.

BORDER: Ch 63. Row 1: Start¬

ing in fourth ch from hook,
work 1 dc in each of next 3 ch,
(ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch)
twice, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch,
(ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of

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next 7 ch) twice, ch 2, skip 2 in next ch) twice, 1 dc in each
ch, 1 dc in each of next 4 ch, of next 3 ch—Row 1 of chart
(ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next dc) completed. Ch 3, turn. Follow
twice, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, chart to completion, repeating
ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of 48-row chart as many times as
next 4 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc necessary for desired length.

PRANCING DEER BORDER

Shown on page 42

SIZE: About 10*4" wide. that you are sure you can pur¬
MATERIALS: Crochet cotton chase more of and see how far
No. 20, amount depending upon one ball goes. You can then calcu¬
the desired length of border piece. late the amount you will need for
About five 20-gr. balls for a bor¬ your desired length of border.
der 23*4 " long. Ib test, buy one Steel crochet hook No. 10.

21
NOTE: Read General Instruc¬ times, 1 dc in each of next 6 ch,
tions for working filet mesh (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch)
thoroughly before beginning. twice, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch,
Read chart from bottom to top, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch)
reading uneven numbered rows twice, 1 dc in each of next 6 ch—
from right to left; even num¬ Row 1 of chart completed. Ch 2,
bered rows from left to right. turn. Now, work chart to com¬
pletion, working the 36-row
BORDER: Ch 129. Row 1: Work repeat section of the chart to
1 dc in fourth ch from hook, 1 desired length. End with last 2
dc in each of next 5 ch, (ch 2, rows of chart. Easten off.
skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 31

FRUIT GARLAND BORDER

Shown on page 43

SIZE: About 8" wide. skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 11

MATERIALS: Crochet cotton times, 1 dc in each of next 6 ch,
No. 20, amount depending upon (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch)
the desired length of border 6 times, 1 dc in each of next 12
piece. About five 20 gr. balls for ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next
a border 23% " long. Tb test, buy ch) 5 times, 1 dc in each of next
one ball of a type of crochet 3 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in
cotton that you are sure you next ch. Ch 7, turn. Row 2:
can purchase more of and see Skip first ch, 1 si st in each of next
how far one ball goes. You can 3 ch, 1 dc in first dc—preparation
then calculate the amount you made for inc at end of next row,
will need for your desired follow chart to complete row.
length of border. Steel crochet At end of Row 3, ch 9, turn. At
hook No. 10. beg of Row 4, skip first ch,
GAUGE: 4 ch-2 spaces = 1". work 1 si st in each of next 3
ch, ch 2, work 1 dc in first dc—
NOTE: Read General Instruc¬ space created at beg of row and
tions for working filet mesh preparation made for inc at end
thoroughly before beginning. of next row, follow chart to com¬
Read chart from bottom to top, plete row. Continue to follow
reading uneven numbered rows chart, working turning inc at
from right to left; even num¬ end of each uneven-numbered
bered rows from left to right. row as established, when neces¬
sary according to chart. Repeat
BORDER: Ch 101. Row 1: Work 55-row chart as many times as
1 dc in eighth ch from hook, 1 necessary for desired length.
dc in each of next 3 ch, (ch 2,

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foundation ch edge

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CHAIN BORDER
Shown on page 42

SIZE: About 9V4 " wide, can be reading uneven numbered rows
made to any length. from right to left; even num¬
MATERIALS: Crochet cotton bered rows from left to right.
No. 20, amount depending upon
the desired length of border BORDER: Ch 114. Row 1: Work
piece. About five 20 gr. balls for I dc in fourth ch from hook, 1
a border 23% " long, lb test, dc in each of next 2 ch, (ch 2,
buy one ball of a type of cro¬ skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 9
chet cotton that you are sure times, 1 dc in each of next 9 ch;
you can purchase more of and ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of
see how far one ball goes. You next 7 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc
can then calculate the amount in each of next 13 ch, (ch 2,
you will need for your desired skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch)
length of border. Steel crochet twice, 1 dc in each of next 6 ch,
hook No. 10. (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch)
GAUGE: 4 ch-2 spaces = 1". II times, 1 dc in each of next 3
ch—Row 1 of chart completed.
NOTE: Read General Instruc¬ Ch 5, turn. Now, work 72-row
tions for working filet mesh chart as many times as neces¬
thoroughly before beginning. sary for desired length.
Read chart from bottom to top,

FILET MESH ROSE PILLOW

Shown on page 46

SIZE: One rose motif measures reading uneven numbered rows

about 13" by 13% ". from right to left; even num¬
MATERIALS: DMC Cebelia No. bered rows from left to right.
10 crochet cotton (50 gr. balls)—
about 2 balls for one motif. Steel PILLOW: Ch 122. Row 1: Work
crochet hook No. 8, OR SIZE 1 dc in eighth ch from hook, * 1
NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE. dc in each of next 3 ch, ch 2,
GAUGE: 3 ch-2 spaces = 1". skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch;
repeat from * across. Ch 5,
NOTE: Read General Instruc¬ turn. Now, work 41-row chart to
tions for working filet mesh completion, lb finish, work a
thoroughly before beginning. row as for Row 1 of chart on
Read chart from bottom to top, each of two side edges.

24
BLANKET: Repeat 41-row together for the width of the
chart as many times as desired blanket. For instance, four strips
for the length of the blanket, of five-motifs each would make a
adding 1 row plain filet mesh blanket 52" wide by 70" long.
between each repeat. Sew strips

ROSE BORDER
Shown on page 43

SIZE: About 8% " wide, can be About five 20 gr. balls for a bor-
made to any length. der 23lk " long, lb test, buy one
MATERIALS: Crochet cotton ball of a type of crochet cotton
No. 20, amount depending upon that you are sure you can pur-
the desired length of border piece. chase more of and see how far
Rose Border foundation ch edge

27
one ball goes. You can then cal¬ 1 dc in eighth ch from hook, 1
culate the amount you will need dc in each of next 3 ch, (ch 2,
for your desired length of border. skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch) 11
Steel crochet hook No. 10. times, 1 dc in each of next 18
GAUGE: 4 ch-2 spaces = 1". ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next
ch) twice, 1 dc in each of next 3
NOTE: Read General Instruc¬ ch, (ch 2, skip 2 clr, 1 dc in next
tions for working filet mesh ch) 5 times, 1 dc in each of next
thoroughly before beginning. 3 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in
Read chart from bottom to top, each of next 4 ch) 3 times, ch 2,
reading uneven numbered rows skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch—Row
from right to left; even num¬ 1 of chart completed. Ch 5,
bered rows from left to right. turn. Follow chart to comple¬
tion, repeating 80-row chart as
BORDER: Ch 110. Row 1: Work necessary for desired length.

JEWEL STITCH PULLOVER

Shown on page 36

SIZES: Misses’ small(medium- Drop Color to back of work;

large). Garment measurement pick up next color and turn.
around underarms about Row 2: Ch 3 for first dc, dc in
36% (40-43%)". first dc—half shell completed at
MATERIALS: Coats & Clark beg of row, * sc in center dc of
Red Heart® Lustersheen (2 oz. next shell, 3 dc in next sc;
skeins)—12(12-14) ozs. color No. repeat from * across, end with
628 Ming Blue; 3 skeins each 2 dc in last sc—half shell com¬
color No. 650 Jade and color pleted at end of row. Drop color
No. 288 Fuchsia. Crochet hooks to back of work, pick up next
sizes D and F, OR SIZE NEED¬ color and turn. Row 3: Sc in
ED TO OBTAIN GAUGE. Thread first dc, * 3 dc in next sc, sc in
elastic center dc of next shell; repeat
GAUGE: 6 shells = 5" on size F from * across, end with last sc
hook. in top of turning ch-3. Drop col¬
or to back of work, pick up new
PATTERN STITCH: (Instruc¬ color and turn. Repeat Rows 2
tions for pullover begin below. and 3 for pattern st.
Refer to pattern stitch when in¬
structions indicate.) Row 1: Sc COLOR PATTERN: (Refer to
in first sc, * skip 1 sc, 3 dc in color pattern when instructions
next sc—shell completed, skip 1 below indicate.) * Work 1 row
sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * Jade, 1 row Fuchsia, 1 row
across ending with sc in last sc. Ming Blue; repeat from * for
color pattern. Change to new color and turn.
Next Row: Work in pattern to
BACK—Ribbing: With D hook last shell, sc in center of last
and Ming Blue, ch 13. Row 1: shell. Change to new color and
Sc in second ch from hook and turn. Continuing with pattern st
in each ch across—12 sc. Ch 1, and color pattern, work until
turn. Row 2: Working in back same length as back to shoulder.
loops only, sc in each sc across. Return to last long row worked
Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 through and complete remaining side to
86(90-94): Repeat Row 2. At correspond, reversing shaping.
end of last row, do not ch 1, turn
piece to work across long edge. SLEEVES—Ribbing: Work
Body—Base Row: Change to F same as back until 30(34-38)
hook and work 89(97-105) Ming rows have been completed. At
Blue sc evenly spaced across end of last row do not ch 1;
ribbing. Row 1: With Jade (first turn piece to work across one
color of color pattern), work long edge. Base Row: With
Row of pattern st—22(24-26) Ming Blue, work 45(53-61) sc
shells. Continue working in pat¬ evenly spaced across ribbing.
tern st and color pattern until Row 1: With Jade, begin pattern
19%(20%-21%)" from beg, in¬ st and color pattern—11(13-15)
cluding ribbing, end .pattern st shells. Continue in pattern st
Row 2. and color pattern until 8(8% -9)"
Shape Neck: Keeping to pat¬ from beg, end last repeat with
tern st and color pattern, work Fuchsia, then discontinue color
6(6-7) shells, end with sc in pattern and work in Ming Blue
center of next shell. Cut yarn, only. At the same time, when
turn. Next Row: Join next color 4 " from beg, including ribbing,
with sc in center of next shell, start incs. Inc Row 1 (Pattern
work in pattern to arm edge. St Row 3): Ch 3 for first dc,
Fasten off. Return to last long row work 2 dc in same st, work in
worked, skip center 10(12-12) pattern across, end 3 dc in last
shells, join yam in corresponding sc. Inc Row 2: Ch 3 for first dc,
st on other side of neck, complete dc in same st, sc in center of
to correspond, reversing shaping. same shell, work in pattern st
across, end sc in center dc of
FRONT: Make same as back un¬ last shell, 2 dc in last st. Keep¬
til 2(2-2%)" less than back to ing to pattern st and color pat¬
shoulder, end pattern st Row 2. tern, repeat inc rows every 1"
Shape Neck: Work across 7(7-8) 4(6-7) times, then every 1% "
shells, sc in center of next shell, until there are 23(27-31) shells.
cut yarn. Turn. Next Row: Join Continue in pattern st until 18%
next color with sc in center of (19%-20%)" from beg, or desired
next, shell, work in pattern across. length of sleeve. Fasten off.
FINISHING: Sew shoulder each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat
seams. Sew sleeves in place for Row 2 until piece, slightly stretched,
8(9-10)" below each side of fits around neck edge. Fasten
shoulder seam. Sew underarm off. Sew ribbing in place around
and side seams. Neck Ribbing: neck. Using a double strand of
With D hook and Ming Blue, ch thread elastic, work elastic through
6(7-8). Row 1: Sc in second ch , top and bottom of waist and sleeve
from hook and in each ch across ribbing, then neck ribbing. Secure
-5(6-7) sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: elastic.
Working in back loops only, sc in

GRANNY SQUARE SHAWL

Shown on page 38

SIZE: May be made to any Row 4: Work 2 dc in first dc, ch

desired size. 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1
MATERIALS: This is a leftover space to ch-2 space at center of
yarn project. You may use any triangle point, triangle point in
weight yarn, from fine crochet ch-2 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in
cotton to knitting worsted weight each ch-1 space across, 3 dc in
yam. You will need a large amount last dc. Ch 3, turn. Repeat Row
of the main color for the central 4 until shawl reaches about de¬
triangle and fringe and small sired size. (Note: After you have
amounts of various colors for completed your granny squares,
the granny squares. Use a you may need to adjust a row
crochet hook that matches the or two, more or less, to perfect¬
yam. Yarn needle. ly fit granny squares along the
GAUGE: See above. slanting edges for the border.
Therefore, draw up a long loop
TRIANGLE—Net Pattern: and do not fasten off until after
With main color, ch 5, join with granny squares have been made).
si st to form a ring. Row 1: Ch 3
(counts as first dc), 2 dc, ch' 1, 3 HALF-GRANNY SQUARES:
dc in ring. Ch 3, turn. Row 2: Make two. Using colors as
Work 2 dc in first dc, ch 1, (3 desired, ch 4, join with si st to
dc, ch 2, 3 dc—triangle point) in form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts
next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in as first dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 „
last dc. Ch 3, turn. Row 3: dc in ring. Fasten off. Do not
Work 2 dc in first dc, ch 1, 3 dc turn. Rnd 2: Join new color in
in next ch-1 space, ch 1, tri¬ top of starting ch, ch 3 (counts
angle point in next ch-1 spacej as first dc), 2 dc in same st, ch
ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space,
1, 3 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn. ch 1, 3 dc in last dc. Fasten off.
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Do not turn. Rnd 3: Join new ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch
color in top of starting ch, ch 3 1; repeat from * twice more,
(counts as first dc), 2 dc in same join with 1 si st to third ch of
sty ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, starting ch-3. Fasten off. Rnd 4:
ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next Join new color in any ch-2 cor¬
ch-2 corner space, ch 1, 3 dc in ner space, ch 3 for first dc,
next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same
last dc. Fasten off. Do not turn. space for first comer, ch 1, (3
Rnd 4: Join new color in top of dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1)
starting ch, ch 3 (counts as first twice, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in
dc), 2 dc in same st, ch 1, (3 dc next comer space, ch 1, (3 dc in
in next ch-2 space, ch 1) twice, next ch-1 space, ch 1) twice;
(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 repeat from * twice more, join
corner space, ch 1, (3 dc in next with si st to third ch of starting
ch-1 space, ch 1) twice, 3 dc in ch-3. Fasten off.
last dc. Fasten off.
FINISHING: Sew granny squares
GRANNY SQUARES: Make in place along two slanting edges
enough squares to fit along of triangle, positioning one half
each slanting side of triangle square at the top edge on each
plus one to join by one corner side and adjusting the number
to triangle point (see photo). of rows of net pattern on central
Vary colors as desired. Ch 6, triangle, as necessary, for a
join with 1 si st to form a ring. perfect fit. Now, with main color
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), and right side of work facing, work
2 dc in ring, (ch 2, 3 dc in ring) 1 row of sc along two slanting
3 times, ch 2, join with 1 si st to edges of granny square border,
third ch of starting ch-3. Fasten working 3 sc,in point. Fksten
off. Rnd 2: Join new color in any off. With right side facing, estab¬
ch-2 space, ch 3 for first dc, work lish net pattern by working 3 dc
(2 dc, ch 2,3 dc) in same space for in first st, ch 1, * skip 3 sc, 3 dc
first corner, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 in next sc, ch 1; repeat from *
dc) in next space, ch 1; repeat from to center sc at point, (3 dc, ch
* twice more, join with si st to 2, 3 dc) in point, * * ch 1, skip 3
third ch of starting ch-3. Fasten sc, 3 dc in next sc; repeat from
off. Rnd 3: Join new color in any * * across. Ch 3, turn. Next
ch-2 corner, ch 3 for first dc, Row: Work in net pattern as
work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same usual. Fringe: Cut 8” lengths
space for first corner, ch 1, 3 dc of main color. Hook 5 strands
in next ch-1 space, ch 1, * (3 dc, doubled in each ch-1 space along
ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner space, two slanting sides of triangle.

32
QUICK & EASY CROCHET S
SPRING WARDROBE COLLECTION
It’s still a bargain to crochet your with a very subtle “arrowhead”
own outfits! The classic outfits on pattern for textural interest. (In¬
the next few pages prove that. Not structions begin on page 66.)
only do you get exactly the color you Our Mother/Daughter Cover
want, but finding unique fashions Girl Cardigans are so appealing
like the ones shown here “off the and youthful, made with a
radk” would necessitate a grueling beautiful and affordable yarn from
shopping expedition indeed. National Yarn Crafts called “Sport/
The Classic Coat, at left Baby” in Peacock. (Instructions
is made in Red Heart® Premier begin on page 10.)
Allow us to wax poetic, for a moment, an F hook, thereby taking in a very |
about the wonders of Red Heart® wide variety of gauges, indeed.
Luster Sheen. Besides being easy Thlented designer Lynne Shipp
to care for, comfortable to wear, has taken full advantage of the
and economical, twenty-six beauti¬ new color range in her very pretty
ful fashion colors have been intro¬ Jewel Stitch Pullover. Brilliant
duced, leaving the possibilities for contrast colors of Ming Blue, Jade
stunning combinations absolutely and Fuchsia spark up the crochet
endless. Also, amazingly, it works texture stitch pattern. (Instruc¬
very well with everything from a C to tions on page 28).
 A SLIMMER WAISTLINE IS
AS CLOSE AS_—--\YOUR PHONE
Motifs are always crochet favorites
because of their portability and
the way we can fly on ‘ ‘automatic
pilot” once we’ve learned the
motif by heart. We’re sure you’ll be
delighted by our shawls, one made
entirely of motifs and one with a
motif border.
Granny Square Shawl, below,
makes use of leftover yarn on the
border and a few skeins of yarn
suffice for the rest. (Instructions
on page 30.)
The dramatic Lacy Squares
Shawl, at right, with long, stream¬
ing fringe is a true crowd pleaser.
Made with J.& P. Coats “Knit-Cro-
Sheen” in pure white for a bright,
breezy wardrobe lift. (Instructions
on page 49.)
As far as our readers are
concerned, we can never
present enough afghans.
So, never wanting to dis¬
appoint our loyal readers,
we’d like to present to
you some pretty new
designs to keep you busy
this season.
The Pastel Ripple
Afghan, at near right, is
a certainly a classic, but
with fresh new colors of
“Jiffy” yam from Lion
Brand Co. (Instructions
on page 51).

The Spring Garden

Afghan, at left, is a
beauty made with Red
Heart® Premier. Its coun¬
try garden atmosphere is
so refreshing and deli¬
cate, perfect for a young
girl’s room. Designed by
Bertha Zeltser. (Instruc¬
tions on page 60.)
Not only attractive, but
economical, is the Icicle
Stitch Afghan, made
from Red Heart® Super
Saver, available in a wide
new range of stunning
colors. Afghan design by
Lynne Shipp. (Instruc¬
tions on page 50.)
A TRIO OF
AFGHANS FOR
YEAR ROUND
COMFORT AND
BEAUTY

, . .•«_ ■ *

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LACE BORDER COLLECTION
White on white is a sure sign of spring. What could be pret¬
tier or more refreshing than a lovely panel of crocheted lace
on the border of a pillow case or sheet? We’d like to encour¬
age you to try some of these borders so that you can ei\joy a
little old fashioned satisfaction in a job well done and create a
family heirloom at the same time.
The borders are, from photo at far left — top, Prancing
Deer Border (instructions on page 21); far left — bottom, Chain
Border (instructions on page 24); center — left, Geometric
Border (instructions on page 20); center — right, Rose
Border (instructions on page 26); far right — top, Fleurs-de-
Lis Border (instructions on page 18); and far right — bottom,
Fruit Garland Border (instructions on page 22).
 Six very
beautiful
filet mesh
borders
turn plain
linens into
classic,
white-on-
white
family
heirlooms.

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MORE BEAUTIFUL
HOME DECOR
Statistics say that,
for many reasons,
we’re staying home
more these days. It’s
natural that an urge
to make our living
quarters more com¬
fortable and attrac¬
tive should arise. Little
additions like the cro¬
cheted doilies we show
here can make a big dif¬
ference. Try the Lamp
Thble Doily, top right (in¬
structions on page 70), and
one, or all three sizes, of the
Circular Doilies, below
(instructions on page 69)

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If you have a few moments to spare, or if you’re
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LACY SQUARES SHAWL
Shown on page 39

SIZE: About 98" across long in same st as starting ch, 2 tr tr

edge. in next st, tr tr in each of next
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats 3 sts, 2 tr tr in each of next 2
“Knit-Cro-Sheen" (350 yd. sts, ch 3 for comer, * 2 tr tr in
balls)—10 balls color No. 1 each of next 2 sts, tr tr in each
White. Steel crochet hook No. of next 3 sts, 2 tr tr in each of
6, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OB¬ next 2 sts, ch 3; repeat from * 2
TAIN GAUGE. times more, join with si st to
GAUGE: One Motif = 4%" top of starting ch-5—11 tr tr on
square. each side of motif; 44 tr tr
around. Rnd 3: * Sc in each of
NOTE—To Work a Triple Tre¬ next 11 tr tr, 6 sc in ch-3 cor¬
ble Stitch (tr tr): Yarn over ner; repeat from * 3 times
hook 4 times,, insert hook in more, join with si st to first sc.
stitch, yarn over and draw Turn. Rnd 4 (wrong side): Ch
through stitch, (yam over and 5 for first dc and ch 2, * between
draw through 2 loops on hook) 2 center sc of comer work dc,
5 times. ch 3, and dc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, dc
in each of next 3 sc, ch 2, skip
MOTIF 1: Make 78. Beg at 1 sc, dc in each of next 4 sc, ch
center, ch 6 and join with si st 2, skip 1 sc * *, dc in each of
to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 5 for next 3 sc, ch 2; repeat from *
first tr tr, work 6 tr tr in ring, around, end last repeat at * *,
(ch 3 for comer, 7 tr tr in dc in last 2 dc, join with si st to
ring) 3 times, ch 3 for third ch of starting ch-5. Turn.
last comer, join with si Rnd 5 (right side): Ch 3 for
\ st to top of starting first dc, dc in each of next 2 dc,
ch-5—4 comers * ch 2, dc in each of next 4 dc,
established. ch 2, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch
5 2, dc in next dc, in next ch-3
. for first tr comer work 5 dc, dc in next dc,
ch 2 * *, dc in each of next 3 dc;
k tr, tr tr
repeat from * around, end last
repeat at * *, join with si st to
top of starting ch. Rnd 6: Ch 1,
sc in same st, sc in each of next
2 dc, * 2 sc in ch-2, sc in 4 dc, 2
sc in ch-2, sc in 3 dc, 2 sc in skip 1 sc, dc in each of next 3
ch-2, sc in each of next 2 sc, dc sc, ch 2, in last st work dc, ch 3,
in each of next 3 sc at center of and dc. Turn. Row 5: Ch 6 for
corner, sc in 2 dc, 2 sc in ch-2, first dc and ch 3, 2 dc in same
sc in each of 3 dc; repeat from space, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in
* around as established, join each of next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in each
with si st to first sc. Fasten off. of next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in each of
next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 5 dc
MOTIF 2 (Half Square): Make in comer, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc ]
13. Ch 6 and join with si st to in 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 4 dc, ch 2,
form a ring. Row 1: Ch 8 for dc in 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 3 j
first tr tr and ch 3, in ring work dc in last space. Turn. Row 6:
(7 tr tr, ch 3) 2 times, tr tr in Ch 3 for first dc, dc in same
ring. Turn. Row 2: Ch 8, (work space, * sc in each dc, 2 sc in
2 tr tr in each of next 2 sts, tr tr each ch-2; repeat from * to cor¬
in each of next 3 sts, 2 tr tr in ner of half square, dc in each of
each of next 2 sts, ch 3) 2 times, center 3 dc at comer; repeat
tr tr in fifth ch of starting ch of from first * across remaining
previous row. Turn. Row 3: Ch side, end with 2 dc in last st.
1, 3 sc in first space, sc in each Fasten off.
of next 11 tr tr, 6 sc in ch-3 cor¬
ner, sc in each of next 11 tr tr, 3 FINISHING: Following
sc in last space. Turn. Row 4: diagram, sew motifs together.
Ch 6 for first dc and ch 3, dc in Fringe: Cut 20" lengths of
same st, ch 2, dc in each of thread. Using 2 strands of
next 3 sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in thread per fringe, fold thread in
each of next 4 sc, ch 2, skip 1 half, draw fold through st, draw
sc, dc in each of next 3 sc, ch 2 ends through fold and tighten,
at center of corner work dc, ch working in this manner, work a
3 and dc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, dc in fringe in every st across both
each of next 3 sc, ch 2, skip 1 back edges of shawl; leave long
sc, dc in each of next 4 sc, ch 2, top edge unworked.

ICICLE STITCH AFGHAN

Shown on page 41

SIZE: About 45" by 60". Crochet hook size G, OR SIZE

MATERIALS: Coats & Clark NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
Red Heart® Super Saver (8 oz. GAUGE: 4 sc = 1".
skeins)—3 skeins color No. 333
Thn; 1 skein each color No. 375 PATTERN STITCH: (Instruc
Raspberry, color No. 366 Mint, and tions for Afghan begin below.
color No. 391 Purple Passion. Refer back to pattern stitch

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 when instructions indicate.) AFGHAN: With Purple Passion,
Row 1: Ch 4 for first dc and ch ch 184 to measure about 46 ".
1, skip 1 sc, * dc in each of next Base Row: Sc in second ch
3 sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc; repeat from hook and in each ch across
from * across, end ch 1, skip 1 —183 sts. Turn. Beg pattern st
sc, dc in last sc. Turn. Row 2: Si and work * 2 rows Purple Pas¬
st in first dc, ch 4 for first dc sion, 2 rows Raspberry, 2 rows
and ch 1, skip ch-1, * dc in each Thn, 2 rows Mint; repeat from *
of next 3 dc, ch 1; repeat from until about 15 " from beg, end
* across, end ch 1, dc in third with 2 rows Raspberry. Continue
ch of starting ch. Cut yarn with pattern st in tan only until
Turn. Row 3: Join new color, ch 45 " from beg. Continuing with
3 for first dc, yo and draw up a pattern st, work * 2 rows Rasp¬
loop over ch-1 two rows below, berry, 2 rows Purple Passion, 2
complete as a dc—long dc com¬ rows Mint, 2 rows lhn; repeat
pleted, dc in next dc, * ch 1, from * until about 60 " from
skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, long dc beg, end 2 rows Purple Passion.
over ch-1 two rows below * *, dc Fasten off.
in next dc; repeat from *
across, end last repeat at * *, dc FINISHING—Side Borders-
in third ch of starting ch. Turn. Row 1: Right side facing, with
Row 4: Si st in first st, ch 3 for piece turned to work across one
first dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, long edge, working color over
ch 1, skip ch-1, * dc in each of color, sc evenly across. Ch 1,
next 3 dc, ch 1; repeat from * turn. Row 2: Again working
across, end dc in each of last 3 color over color, sc in each sc
sts. Cut yarn. Turn. Row 5: Join across. Fasten off. Work same
new color, ch 4 for first dc and border on remaining long edge.
ch 1, skip next dc, * dc in next Top and Bottom Border—Row
dc, long dc over ch-1 two rows 1: Right side facing, with piece
below, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip turned to work across short
next dc; repeat from * across, edge, join Purple Passion and sc
end dc in last dc. Turn. Row 6: in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 2. Repeat Rows 3 Row 2: Sc in each sc across. Fasten
through 6 for pattern stitch. off. Turn piece and work same
border on remaining short edge.

PASTEL RIPPLE AFGHAN

Shown on page 40

SIZE: About 46" by 56". —8 balls color No. 149 Silver, 3

MATERIALS: Lion Brand Jiffy balls each color No. 150 Charcoal
100% DuPont Orion* (3 oz. balls) and color No! 183 Lavender.

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Crochet hook size K, OR SIZE in each of next 8 dc, 3 dc in
NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE. next dc, 1 dc in each of next 8
GAUGE: 8 dc = 3". dc, skip 2 dc; repeat from *
across, on last repeat, end 1 dc
NOTE: Don’t get confused! in each of next 7 dc, skip 1 dcr
refer to the pattern stitch below 1 dc through both loops of last
when afghan instructions refer dc. Turn. Repeat Row 2 for pat.
to it. The starting chain is given
in body of instructions. AFGHAN: With Silver, ch 134.
Then, working in pat st through¬
PATTERN STITCH: Make a out, work in color pat of 6 rows
chain of specified length. Row Silver, 2 rows Charcoal, 2 rows
1: Work 1 dc in third ch from Silver, 4 rows Lavender, 2 rows
hook, 1 dc in each of next 7 ch, Silver, 2 rows Charcoal, 6 rows
* 3 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each Silver, 2 rows Lavender, 2 rows
of next 8 ch, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in Silver, 4 rows Charcoal, 2 rows
each of next 8 ch; repeat from Silver, 2 rows Lavender, 6 rows
* across, end 3 dc in next ch, 1 Silver, 2 rows Charcoal, 2 rows
dc in each of next 7 ch, skip 1 Silver, 4 rows Lavender, 2 rows
ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn. Row Silver, 2 rows Charcoal, and 6
2: Working through back loops rows Silver.
only, ch 2, skip first dc, * 1 dc

SPRINGTIME BABY BLANKET,

DUCKLING AND BONNET
Shown on page 4

BABY BLANKET—SIZE: Skip 1 st, 1 sc and 1 hdc in next

About 34" by 34". st; repeat from * across, chang¬
MATERIALS: Caron Gold 4-ply ing to Lt. Sstge in last st of Row
(3 oz. skeins)—8 skeins White; 1 14—140 sts. Row 15: Work pat¬
skein each Lt. Sage and Soft Pink. tern changing to White in last
Crochet hook size G, OR SIZE st. Row 16: Work pattern chang¬
NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE. ing to Soft Pink in last st. Row 17:
GAUGE: 5 sts = 1"; 4 rows = 1". Work pattern changing to White in
last st. Row 18: Work pattern
BLANKET: With White, ch 141. across. Rows 19 through 122:
Row 1: Skip the second ch from Repeat Rows 1 through 18 five
hook, work 1 sc and 1 hdc in times, then end with 14 rows White.
third ch from hook, * skip 1 ch,
1 sc and 1 hdc in next st; repeat Border—Row 1: Work 1 rnd
from * across—140 sts. Ch 1, hdc around border with White,
turn. Rows 2 through 14: * increasing 2 hdc at each corner,
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 and working 1 hdc in edge of each each of next 6 sc) twice—34 sc.
row along two side edges, join Rnd 9: Work even in sc—34 sc.
end of md with si st to first Rnd 10—Shape Beak Open¬
hdc. Row 2: Ch 1, beg at cor¬ ing: Work 1 sc in each of first 3
ner, skip 1 st, work (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sts, 1 si st in next st, ch 4, skip
sc) in next st, * skip 2 sts, (1 sc, next 4 sts, 1 si st in next st, 1 sc
1 dc, 1 sc) in next st; repeat from in each of next 25 sts—34 sts.
* around skipping only 1‘st be¬ Rnd 11: Sc around, counting
tween groups of sts when work¬ each si st as one st, and work¬
ing around comers. Fasten off. ing 1 sc in each of the 4 ch of
the previous row—34 sc. Rnd
DUCKLING—SIZE: About 5" 12: Work 1 sc in each of first 5
by 5". sts, inc 1 st in next st, 1 sc in
MATERIALS: Caron Gold 4-ply next st, inc 1 sc in next st, 1 sc
(3 oz. skeins)—1 skein each in each of next 26 sc—36 sc. Pull
White and Lt. Sage, small up a loop, but do not cut yarn.
amount Soft Pink for beak. Shape Beak: Attach Soft Pink
.Crochet hook size D, OR SIZE to hook and attach to st on bot¬
NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE. tom of beak opening as shown
Polyester stuffing. Small in fig. A.
amount of black yarn for eyes.
GAUGE: 5 sts = 1"; 5 rows = 1

NOTE: Work in sc throughout

unless otherwise specified.

DUCKLING—HEAD, BEAK
AND TOP PORTION: Beg at
top of head with white, work¬
ing in continuous rnds. Rnd 1:
(?h 2, work 6 sc in second ch
from hook. Do not join. Use Rnd 1: Work 2 sts on bottom, 2
marker to signal beg of each in comer, 4 on top, 2 in comer
md and move it up as you and 2 on bottom. Rnd 2: Work
work. Rnd 2: Working in sc, inc 2 sc tog twice, 1 sc in each of
1 st in each st—12 sc. Rnd 3: next 4 sts, work 2 sc tog twice—
Inc 1 st in every other st 8 sc. Rnd 3: Work even in sc.
around—18 sc. Rnd 4: Inc 1 st Fasten off. Attach pink to side
in every third st around—24 sc. of beak as shown in fig. B, and
Rnd 5: Inc 1 st in every third st work single crochet along the
around—32 sc. Rnds 6 and 7: side edge of the beak; then,
Work even in sc—32 sc. Rnd 8: crochet the top and bottom sts
„ Work 1 sc in each of first 18 sts, of front opening tog by working
(inc 1 st in next st, work 1 sc in through both layers, AT SAME
53
TIME, inc 1 st at center front of into the same sts that the si sts
beak. Fasten off. are worked, and covering the si
sts, work 2 hdc in each of next
22 sts, 1 sc in each of next 5
sts—84 sts. Fasten off.

BOTTOM PANEL: With white,

working in rows with ch 1 to
turn at end of each row, ch 11.
Row 1: Starting in second ch
from hook, work 1 sc in each
ch across—10 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work 1 sc in each st
Place hook back in dropped across. Ch 1, turn. Row 3: Inc 1
loop at end of Rnd 12 and con¬ st in first st, sc across to last st,
tinue. Note—To Work Weave inc 1 st—12 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row
St: (Used to work 3 sts tog. In¬ 4: Sc across—12 sc. Ch 1, turn.
sert hook into the first st, back Rows 5 through 12: Repeat Rows
out the second st and then back 3 and 4 four times—20 sc after
in the third st, yo hook and si st Row 12 is completed. Rows 13
through all 3 sts and through through 16: Work even—20 sc
loop on hook. after Row 16 is completed. Rows
Rnd 14: Work 3 sts tog around 17 through 23: Work 2 sc tog, sc
with weave st (above)—12 sts. across to last 2 sts, work 2 sc tog—6
Rnd 15: Work 3 sc in each of sts remain after Row 23 is com¬
the 12 sts around neck—36 sts. pleted. Ch 1, turn. Row 24: Work
Rnd 16: Work 1 sc in each sc 1 sc in each sc across—6 sc. Ch 1,
around. Stuff head- Rnd 17: Inc turn. Row 25: Work 2 sc tog, 1
1 st in every other st around— sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc
54 sts. Rnds 18 and 19: Work 1 tog—4 sc. Rows 26 through 28:
sc in each sc around—54 sts. Work even in sc. Do not fasten
Rnd 20: Work 1 sc in each of off and do not ch 1 at end of
first 31 sts, (inc 1 sc in next st, last row. Continue to sc around
1 sc in each of next 2 sc) 7 three sides of finished piece as
times, inc 1 sc in next st, work shown in fig. C, working a total
1 sc—62 sc (8 increases should
be centered in back). Rnds 21
through 23: Work 1 sc in each
st around—62 sc. Rnd 24: Work
1 sc in each of next 35 sc, 1 si st
in each of next 22 sts, 1 sc in
each of next 5 sts—62 sc (the 22
si sts should be centered in
back). Rnd 25: Sc 35, working Fig. C
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 of 68 sc evenly spaced around. black yarn. Push needle into one
Fasten off. eye, then continue through head
Attach white to hook. Holding to the other eye. Work back and
the original 10 ch at the top, forth from one eye to the other, in¬
with the wrong side facing you, denting slightly, until stitch is the
start from the middle of the 10 desired size.
sts, and count to the right 19 Duckling Bonnet: With Lt.
sts. Insert hook and set aside. Sage, and crochet hook size D,
Holding the Duckling’s body so ch 31. Row 1: Starting in sec¬
the back of the head is facing ond ch from hook, work 1 sc
you, find the direct center of and 1 hdc in next ch, * skip 1
the breast under the beak, and ch, 1 sc and 1 hdc in next ch;
count to the right 19 sts. With repeat from * across—30 sts. Ch
the hook already through the 1, turn. Row 2: * Skip 1 st, 1 sc
bottom panel, put through the and 1 hdc in next st; repeat from
19th st of the body and sc to¬ * across. Rows 3 through 11:
gether. Working from the inside, Work in pat st as established on
sc the next 37 sts together leav¬ 30 sts. Now, working along side
ing the back half of the body edge, work 10 sc evenly spaced,
unworked. Pull up a loop, but ch 27, starting with second ch
do not cut. Turn right side out, from hook work 1 si st in each ch
and stuff. Push enough stuffing across—first tie formed, working
up into the front so that the along long edge, * working 1 st in
breast pushes out. each consecutive st, work 1 si st,
Place hook back in loop and 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 si st; repeat
tighten. Insert hook into first from * across 5 more times, ch 27
hdc of tail, and then into the and complete second tie as for first
next st of the bottom panel and tie. Fasten off. Fold piece in half
sc together. Repeat 3 times con¬ so the right sides are facing
necting the next 3 sts. Insert each other, and sc the back
hook into the next hdc and sc seam together on wrong side of
with the next st of the bottom work. Fasten off. turn right side
panel, hook into next hdc but out. Attach yam to hook, working
into the same st of the bottom with the wrong side facing you,
panel, so you have worked 2 between the two ties, work 2 sc
hdc to only 1 st of the bottom in each st across—40 sts. Ch 1,
panel. Repeat 3 times. Add addi¬ turn. Next Row: * Work 1 si st
tional stuffing as needed. Connect in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc
the next 3 sts one to one, double in next st, 1 hdc in next st;
the next 8, connect next 3 sts one repeat from * 9 times more, 1 si
to one, double the next 4, connect st in same st with hdc. Fasten
the next 4 sts one to one. Fasten off.
off. Pinch tail upward.
Eye: Thread yarn needle with BABY BONNET—SIZE: Newborn.
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MATERIALS: Caron Gold 4-ply through 15: * Skip 1 st, 1 sc and
(3 oz. skeins)—1 skein White; 1 hdc in next st; repeat from *
small amounts Lt. Sage and Soft across working even. Row 16:
Pink for embroidery. Crochet Work 2 sts tog in sc, * skip 1 st, 1
hook size G, OR SIZE NEEDED sc and 1 hdc in next st; repeat
TO OBTAIN GAUGE. Yam needle. from * across to last 2 sts, work
GAUGE: 5 sts = 1"; 4 rows = 1". 2 sts tog in sc—24 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 through 24: Work 2 sts
TOP PANEL : With White, ch 53. tog, * skip 1 st, 1 sc and 1 hdc in
Row 1: Work 1 sc and 1 hdc in next st; repeat from * across to
third ch from hook, * skip 1 ch, last 2 sts, work 2 sts tog in sc—8
1 sc and 1 hdc in next ch; repeat sts at end of Row 24. Do not
from * across—52 sts. Ch 1, turn. fasten off. Work 1 md of sc
Rows 2 through 12: * Skip 1 st, around outside edge of finished
1 sc and 1 hdc in next st; repeat piece, ending where you
from * across—52 sts. Ch 1, turn. began—68 sc around. Do not
Do not fasten off fasten off.
and do not turn after Row 12. Ch
38, starting in second ch from FINISHING: Embroider flowers
hook, work 1 si st in each ch on side of bonnet as shown on
across—first tie completed; now, photo, using Soft Pink for the
work 11 sc along side edge of flowers and Lt. Sage for the
piece, 52 sc along long edge leaves and stems. Embroider by
(back), and 11 sc up other side using Lazy Daisy stitches for
edge of piece, ch 38 and com¬ flowers—1 small Lazy Daisy
plete second tie as for first tie. stitch surrounded by a larger
Now, continuing, work scallop Lazy Daisy stitch for leaves; and
along front edge, work 1 si st in back stitches for the stems. Now,
next st, * (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in place the top panel in back of
next st, 1 si st in next st; repeat the back panel, with the right
from * across end 1 si st in last side facing in toward the back
st. Fasten off. panel. Refer to Fig. D.

BACK PANEL: With white, ch

13. Row 1: Work 1 sc and 1 hdc
in third ch from hook, * skip 1
st, 1 sc and 1 hdc in next st;
repeat from * across—12 sc. Ch 1,
turn. Rows 2 through 8: Work 2
sc in first st, * skip 1 st, 1 sc and
1 hdc in next; repeat from *
across to last st, 2 sc in last
st—26 sts after Row 8 is com¬ Insert hook into next st of the
pleted. Ch 1, turn. Rows 9 back panel, and then into the
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first st of the back of the top next 2 sts of back and top panel
panel, and sc together. Sc the tog in usual manner) 3 times *,
next 10 sts of the back panel work a 2/1 joining, work next 10
together with the next 10 sts of sts of back and top panel tog in
the top panel one to one, con¬ usual manner, repeat from * to *
necting the seam, now, * (insert once more, work a 2/1 joining,
hook in next st of back panel next 11 sts of back and top panel
and draw up a loop, insert hook tog in usual manner. Fasten off.
in next st on back panel and
through next st on top panel and ©1989 Marty Clark Designs. All
dra\v up a loop, yo and draw Rights Reserved. Illustrations by
through all three loops on Hubbard Design, East Bridge-
hook—2/1 joining worked, work * water, MA.

LITTLE GIRLS’S GOODIE BAG

Shown on page 7

SIZE: About 9" tall. 17 " from beg. Work Rows 3 and 4
MATERIALS: Coats & Clark once more. End with 1 more
Red Heart® Luster Sheen (2 oz. repeat of Row 2. Fold the bag in
skeins)—2 skeins Main Color half, last row up to first row,
(MC) and a skein Contrast Color matching mesh rows (ribbon will
(CC). Crochet hook size C, OR be woven through mesh later).
SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN Sew sides of bag tog.
GAUGE. Yarn needle. 18"
length of % "-wide ribbon. FLOWERS: Make three. With
GAUGE: 5 dc = 1". MC, ch 8, join with si st to form
a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 12 sc
BAG: With MC, ch 37. Row 1: in ring, join with si st to first st.
Starting in fourth ch from hook, Rnd 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each
work 1 dc in each ch across—35 sc around—24 sc. Fasten off.
dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc. Rnd 3: Join CC in any sc, 1 sc
Ch 2, turn. Row 2: Skip first dc, in same sc, ch 4, skip 3 sc, * 1
work 1 dc in each st across. Ch sc in next sc, ch 4, skip 3 sc;
2, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, skip first repeat from * around—6 ch-4
2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, * ch 1, loops, join with si st to first sc.
skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc; Rnd 4: Work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc,
repeat from * across. Ch 2, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in each ch-4 loop
turn. Row 4: Skip first dc, * around, join with 1 si st to first
work 1 dc in next ch-1 space, 1 sc—6 petals formed. Rnd 5: Ch
dc in next dc; repeat from * 5, working behind petals, skip
across. Ch 2, turn. Now, repeat first sc of Rnd 3, work 1 si st
Row 2 until piece measures about around post of next sc on Rnd
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3, * ch 5, 1 si st around post of sc in CC, 1 row sc in MC, and 1
next sc on Rnd 3; repeat from * row sc in CC. Last Row: With
around—6 ch-5 loops. Rnd 6: CC, * work 3 dc in next st, skip
Work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 1 st, 1 si st in next st, skip 1 st;
sc) in each ch-5 loop around, join repeat from * around, join with
with si st to first sc. Fasten off. si st to first st. Sew flowers in
place on bag as shown in photo.
FINISHING—Top Edging: With Weave ribbon through mesh and
MC, work 1 row sc around top tie in bow as shown.
edge of bag, followed by 1 row

RICK RACK DRESS

Shown on page 6

SIZES: Tbddlers’ 6 mos.(12 mos.-18 sc—44(47-50) sc. Ch 1, turn.

mos.). Chest measurement of gar¬ Rows 5 and 6: Repeat Rows 3
ment about 20(21-22)". and 4-38(41-44) sc. Rows 7
MATERIALS: Coats & Clark and 8: Repeat Row 3-34(37-40)
Red Heart® Sofspun (3 oz. sc. Row 9: Sc in each sc across.
balls)—12(15-18) ozs. color No. Ch 1, turn. Repeat Row 9 until
722 Lt. Pink. Crochet hook size 3%(4V4-5)" from beg. Next Row:
D, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OB¬ Inc 1 sc each edge, work in sc
TAIN GAUGE. J. & P. Coats across—36(39-42) sc.
Baby Rick Rack (4 yd. pack¬ Shape Neck: Sc in 12(13-13) sc;
age)—! package color No. 1 leave remainder of row unworked.
White. J. & P. Coats Dual Duty Ch 1, turn. Next Row: Sc in
Plus All Purpose Thread, 1 each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat
spool White. Six buttons. last row until 5%(6-6%)" from
Thread elastic. beg, end at neck edge.
GAUGE: 5 sc = 1". Shape Shoulders: Sc in 6(7-7)
sc, si st in 2 sc. Fasten off. Return
FRONT TOP: Beg at waist to last long row worked, skip
edge, ch 51(54-57). Row 1: Work 12(13-16) sc at center for front
1 sc in second ch from hook neck, join yarn in next st and
and in each ch across—50(53-56) complete remaining side to cor¬
sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in respond, reversing shaping.
each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row
3: Draw up a loop in each of BACK, RIGHT TOP: Beg at
first 2 sc, yo and through 3 waist edge, ch 26(28-29). Row
loops on hook—1 sc dec, sc in 1: Sc in second ch from hook
each sc to last 2 sc, dec 1 sc— and in each ch across—25(27-28)
48(51-54) sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 4: sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Sc in
Dec 2 sc, sc to last 4 sts, dec 2 each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row
3: Dec 1 sc, sc across—24(26-27) * (skip 1 ch, 3 sc in next ch) 2
sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 4: Sc to last times, skip 1 ch, sc in each of
4 sc, dec 2 sc—22(24-25) sc. Ch next 3 ch; repeat from * across—
1, tum. Rows 5 and 6: Repeat 16(18-20) 3-sc groups. Ch 1,
Rows 3 and 4-19(21-22) sc. turn. Row 2: Sc in 3 sc, * (3 sc
Rows 7 and 8: Work in sc, dec in center sc of next 3-sc group)
1 sc at arm edge—17(19-20) sc. 2 times; repeat from * across,
Ch 1, turn. Row 9: Sc in each end sc in 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. Rows
sc across. Ch 1, tum. Repeat v 3 and 4: Repeat Row 2. Row 5
Row 9 until 3%(41/4-5)" from (Inc Row): Work 2 sc in first sc,
beg. Next Row: Inc 1 sc at arm work across in pattern as
edge, work remainder of row in established, 2 sc in last sc.
sc—18(20-21) sc. Ch 1, turn. (Note: Keep all incs in sc and do
Work even in sc until VA " less not work these sts into 3-sc pat¬
than back, end at arm edge. tern groups; keep remaining sts
Shape Neck: Sc in 12(13-13) sc. in pattern as established.) Ch 1,
Ch 1, turn. Next Row: Sc in tum. Rows 6 and 7: Repeat
each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Work Row 2 . Rows 8 and 16: Repeat
until same length as back to shoul¬ Rows 5 through 7. Work even in
der shaping, end at neck edge. pattern as established until 10(11-
Shape Shoulders: Sc in 6(7-7) sc, 12)" from beg, or desired length.
si st in 2 sc. Fasten off. Fasten off.

BACK, LEFT TOP: Work same SKIRT, RIGHT BACK: Beg at

as Back, Right Ibp, reversing waist edge, ch 36(44-52).Row 1:
shaping. Work in pattern same as front—
8(10-12) 3-sc groups. Continue in
SLEEVES: Beg at bottom edge, pattern same as skirt front, work
ch 61(66-71). Row 1: Sc in se¬ incs at side edge only and keep
cond ch from hook and in each center back a straight edge. Work
ch across—60(65-70) sc. Ch 1, until same length as skirt front.
turn. Row 2: Sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
Ch 1, turn. Rows 3 through 10
(12-14): Repeat Row 2. At end SKIRT, LEFT BACK: Make same
of last row, do not ch 1. Turn. as Skirt, Right Back, reversing
Next Row: SI st over 4 sc, ch 1, shaping.
sc to last 4 sc—52(57-62) sc. Ch
1, tum. Repeat last row until 16 FINISHING; Sew shoulder
sc remain. Fasten off. seams. Sew sleeves in place,
gathering to fit across top of
SKIRT FRONT: Beg at waist cap. Gathering to fit, sew skirt
edge, ch 68(76-84). front to front of dress; sew skirt
Row 1: Sc in second ch from back pieces to appropriate sides
hook and in each of next 2 ch, of top. Sew underarm and side
seams. Sleeve Ribbing: Ch button at top of neck, one more
5(6-7). Row 1: Sc in second ch evenly spaced between neck and
from hook and in each ch across waist—6 button loop markers
—4(5-6) sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: placed. Work across in sc, work 3
Working in back loops only, sc sc at each outside corner to keep
in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. work flat, at each button marker,
Repeat Row 2 until 7V2(8-8V2)" ch 3, skip 2 sc for button loop. At
from beg. Fasten off. Gather end of row, fasten off.
bottom edge of sleeve, sew ribb¬ Rick Rack Trim: Cut 16 6"
ing in place. Using a double lengths rick rack and tie each
strand thread elastic, weave into a small bow. Cut a length
elastic through sleeve ribbing. Ad¬ of rick rack 3 " longer than
just to fit, then secure elastic. waist of dress. Using White sew¬
Back and Neck Border—Row ing thread, sew this piece
1: Right side facing, join yarn at around waist; tuck excess to the
bottom center back, sc evenly wrong side at back opening.
up back, work 3 sc at top cor¬ Sew 3 rick rack bows scattered
ner, sc evenly around neck edge across each sleeve; sew 5 scat-.
taking care to keep work flat, tered across front top of dress;
work 3 sc at top back corner, sc sew another 2 bows each to
evenly down remaining back center front and back of rick
edge. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Mark rack waist. Fold remainder of
left back for 6 button loops, the rick rack in half and sew fold
first 1" from bottom edge, the next to waist button loop at
fourth at the waist, then 2 more center back; sew last bow at
buttons evenly spaced between top of fold. Sew buttons op¬
those two; mark for another posite button loops.

SPRING GARDEN AFGHAN

Shown on page 40

SIZE: About 50" by 58". second ch from hook and in

MATERIALS: Coats & Clark each ch across—135 sc. Ch 1,
Red Heart® Premier (3% oz. turn. Rows 2 through 5: Sc in
skeins)—11 skeins color No. Ill each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row
Eggshell, 1 skein color No. 759 6 (right side): Sc in each of 8
Cameo Rose. Crochet hook sizes sc, insert hook from front to
G and size I, OR SIZE NEEDED back to front around post of sc
TO OBTAIN GAUGE. 2 rows below, draw up a loop
GAUGE: 3 sc = 1" on I hook. even with last sc completed, yo
and through both loops on
AFGHAN: With I hook and hook—long sc completed, skip
Eggshell, ch 136. Row 1: Sc in sc in back of long sc (on this
 and all future long sc), * sc in **, sc in last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.
each of 9 sc, long sc; repeat Row 16: Sc in each of 3 sc, *
from * across, end sc in last 7 right long sc around post of
sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 7: Sc in next long sc, sc in each of 7 sc,
each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row left long sc around long sc one
8: Sc in each of 7 sc, * long sc st back * *, sc in each of 5 sc,
around post of long sc directly long sc around long sc post
below, sc in each of 9 sc; repeat directly below, sc in each of 5
from * across, end long sc, sc in sc; repeat from * across, end
each of 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 9: last repeat at * *, sc in each of
Sc in each sc“across. Ch 1, turn. last 3 sc. Ch l,turn. Row 18: Sc
Row 10: Sc in each of 6 sc, * in each of 4 sc, * left long sc
long sc around post of next long around post of long sc one st
sc—right long sc completed, sc back, sc in each of 5 sc, right
in next sc, long sc around same long sc around post of next long
post as last long sc—left long sc sc * *, sc in each of 6 sc, long sc
completed * *, sc in each of 8 sc, around next long sc post directly
long sc around long sc post below, sc in each of 6 sc; repeat
directly below, sc in each of 8 from * across, end last repeat at
sc; repeat from * across, end **, sc in each of 4 sc. Ch 1,
last repeat at * *, sc in each of turn. Row 20: Sc in each of 5
last 6 sc. Ch l,.turn. Row 11 sc, * left long sc, sc in 3 sc, right
and All Odd-Numbered Rows long sc * *, sc in each of 7 sc,
(wrong side): Sc in each sc long sc, sc in each of 7 sc;
across. Ch 1, turn. Row 12: Sc repeat from * across, end last
in each of 5 sc, * right long sc repeat at * *, sc in each of 5 sc.
around post of next long sc, sc Ch 1, turn. Row 22: Sc in each
in 3 sc, left long sc around post __of 6 sc, * left long sc, sc in 1 sc,
of long sc one st back * *, sc in right long sc * *, sc in each of 8
each of 7 sc, long sc around sc, long sc, sc in each of 8 sc;
long sc post directly below, sc in repeat from * across, end last
each of 7 sc; repeat from * repeat at * *, sc in each of 6 sc.
across, end last repeat at * *, sc Ch 1, turn. Row 24: Sc in each
in last 5 sc—base of diamond of 7 sc, * insert hook under
shape started on every other both long sc at tip of diamond
vertical bar. Ch 1, turn. Row shape, complete as sc—double
14: Sc in each of 4 sc, * right long sc completed * *, sc in each
long sc around post of next long of 9 sc, long sc, sc in each of 9
sc, sc in each of 5 sc, left long sc; repeat from * across, end
sc around long sc one st back last repeat at **, sc in each of 7
* *, sc in each of 6 sc, long sc sc—diamond shape completed
around long sc post directly on every other vertical bar. Ch
below, sc in each of 6 sc; repeat 1, turn. Row 26: Sc in each of 7
from * across, end last repeat at sc, * long sc, sc in each of 8 sc,
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right long sc, sc in next sc, left sc, left long sc, sc in 1 sc, right
long sc around same post as last long sc, sc in each of 8 sc;
long sc, sc in each of 8 sc; repeat repeat from * across, end long
from * across as established, end with sc, sc in each of 7 sc. Ch 1,
long sc, sc in each of 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 40: Sc in each of 7
turn. Row 28: Sc in each of 7 sc, * long sc, sc in each of 9 sc,
sc, * long sc, sc in each of 7 sc, double long sc, sc in each of 9
right long sc, sc in each of 3 sc, sc; repeat from * across, end
left long sc, sc in each of 7 sc; re¬ long sc, sc in 7 sc—diamond
peat from * across as established, shape completed on every other
end long sc, sc in each of last 7 vertical bar; opposite to first set
sc—base of diamond shape started of diamonds. Ch 1, turn. Repeat
on every other vertical bar; bars Rows 9 through 40 until about
now vertical on first set of dia¬ 58 " from beg, end pattern Row
monds. Ch 1, turn. Row 30: Sc 40. Last Row: Sc in each sc
in each of 7 sc, * long sc, sc in across. Fasten off.
each of 6 sc, right long sc, sc in
each of 5 sc, left long sc, sc in FLOWER MOTIFS: Make one
each of 6 sc; repeat from * for center of each diamond.
across as established, end long With G hook and White, ch 5
sc, sc in last 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. and join with si st to form a
Row 32: Sc in each of 7 sc, * ring. Rnd 1: Work 10 sc in ring,
long sc, sc in each of 5 sc, right join with si st to first sc. Rnd 2:
long sc, sc in each of 7 sc, left * Sc in next sc, ch 3, skip 1 sc;
long sc, sc in each of 5 sc; repeat from * around, end with
repeat from * across, end with si st in first sc—5 loops. Cut
long sc, sc in each of last 7 sc. yarn. Rnd 3: Join Cameo Rose
Ch 1, turn. Row 34: Sc in each in any ch-3, * in ch-3 work sc, 3
of 7 sc, * long sc, sc in each of 6 hdc, sc; repeat from * around,
sc, left long sc, sc in each of 5 join. Rnd 4: SI st around sc post
sc, right long sc, sc in each of 6 of Rnd 2, hold Rnd 3 petals to
sc; repeat from * across, end the front, * ch 4, si st around
with long sc, sc in each of last 7 next sc post of Rnd 2; repeat
sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 36: Sc in from * around, join with si st to
each of 7 sc, * long sc, sc in first si st. Rnd 5: SI st in next ch-4,
each of 7 sc, left long sc, sc in * in ch-4 work sc, hdcy3 dc, hdc,
each of 3 sc, right long sc, sc in sc; repeat from * around, join.
each of 7 sc; repeat from * Cut yarn leaving a 5" end.
across, end long sc, sc in each Using 5" end, sew flower to
of 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 98: Sc center of each diamond shape.
in 7 sc, * long sc, sc in each of 8
 VICTORIANA DOILY
Shown on page 47

SIZE: About 15% " in diameter. last 2 dc of same 8-dc group, ch

MATERIALS: Crochet cotton 6, * skip first 2 dc of next 8-dc
No. 10 (50 gr. balls)—2 balls. group, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc,
Steel crochet hook No. 8 or size skip last 2 dc of same 8-dc
needed to obtain gauge. group, ch 6; repeat from * 7
GAUGE: 9 dc = 1". times more—9 ch-6 loops, join
with si st in second ch of start¬
DOILY: Ch 10, join with si st to ing ch-2. Rnd 7: Ch 2 (counts as
form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 2 first dc), work 1 dc in each of
(counts as first dc), work 17 dc next 3 dc, 1 dc in next ch-6
in ring—18 dc, join with si st to loop, ch 6, * 1 dc in same ch-6
| second ch of starting ch-2. Rnd loop, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc,
2: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc, ch 3), 1 dc in next ch-6 loop, ch 6;
i skip next dc, * work 1 dc in next repeat from * 7 times more, end
dc, ch 3, skip next dc; repeat 1 dc in same ch-6 loop, join
from * 7 times more—9 ch-3 with si st to second ch of start¬
spaces, join with si st to second ing ch-2. Rnd 8: Ch 2, work 1
ch of starting ch-5. Rnd 3: dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc in
Work 1 si st in next ch, ch 2 next ch-6 loop, ch 6, * 1 dc in
(counts as first dc), work 2 dc same ch-6 loop, 1 dc in each of
in same ch-3 space, ch 2, •* 3 dc next 6 dc, 1 dc in next ch-6
in next ch-3 space, ch 2; repeat loop, ch 6; repeat from * 7
from * 7 times more—9 ch-2 times more, end 1 dc in same
spaces, join with si st to second ch-6 loop, 1 dc in next dc, join
ch of starting ch-2. Rnd 4: with si st to second ch of start¬
Work 1 si st in each of next 2 dc ing ch-2. Rnd 9: Ch 2, work 1
and next ch, work 1 sc in same dc in each of next 5 dc, 1 dc in
; ch-2 space, ch 7, * work 1 sc in next ch-6 loop, ch 6, * 1 dc in
next ch-2 space, ch 7; repeat same ch-6 loop, 1 dc in each of
from * 7 times more—9 ch-7 next 8 dc, 1 dc in next ch-6
loops; join with si st to first sc. loop, ch 6; repeat from * 7
Rnd 5: Ch 1, work 1 sc in first times more, end 1 dc in same
sc, 8 dc in next ch-7 loop, * 1 sc ch-6 loop, 1 dc in each of next 2
in next sc, 8 dc in next ch-7 dc, join with si st to second ch
loop; repeat from * 7 times of starting ch-2. Rnd 10: Ch 4
more—nine 8-dc groups, join (counts as 1 dc, ch 2), skip 2 dc,
1 with si st to first sc. Rnd 6: 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc
Work 1 si st in each of next 3 in next ch-6 loop, ch 6, * 1 dc
dc, ch 2 (counts as first dc), 1 in same ch-6 loop, 1 dc in each
dc in each of next 3 dc, skip of next 4 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1

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dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 dc in starting ch 2. Rnd 14: Ch 2,
next ch-6 loop, ch 6; repeat work 1 dc in each of next dc to
from * 7 times more, end 1 dc last dc of group, skip last dc,
in same ch-6 loop, 1 dc in each work (ch 7, 1 sc) in each of
of next 3 dc, join with si st to next ch-7 loops, ch 7, * skip
second ch of starting ch-4. Rnd first dc of next dc-group, 1 dc in
11: Work 1 si st in next ch-2 each of next dc to last dc of
space, ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, group, skip last dc, work (ch 7,
ch-2), skip next dc, 1 dc in each 1 sc) in each of next ch-7 loops,
of next 4 dc, 1 dc in next ch-6 ch 7; repeat from * around, end
loop, ch 6, * 1 dc in same ch-6 skip first dc of next dc-group, 1
loop, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, dc in each of remaining dc, join
ch 2, 1 dc in next ch-2 space, ch with si st to second ch of start¬
2, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of ing ch-2. Rnd 15: Work as for
next 4 dc, 1 dc in next ch-6 Rnd 14. Rnd 16: Ch 9 (counts
loop, ch-6; repeat from * 7 as 1 dc, ch 7), now work as for
times more, end 1 dc in same Rnd 14. Rnd 17: Insert hook
ch-6 loop, 1 dc in each of next 4 back in last dc of previous rnd,
dc, skip next dc, ch 2, join with work 1 si st, ch 9 (counts as 1
si st to second ch of starting dc, ch 7), work as for Rnd 14.
ch-4. Rnd 12: Work 1 si st in Rnd 18: Work 1 si st in each of
next ch-2 space, ch 2, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 1 sc in same ch-7
each of next 4 dc, ch 7, 1 sc in loop, (ch 7, 1 sc in next ch-7
next ch-6 loop, ch 7, * skip next loop) twice, ch 7, 8 dc in next
dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 ch-7 loop, * (ch 7, 1 sc in next
dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 1 dc ch-7 loop) 6 times, ch 7, 8 dc in
in each of next 4 dc, ch 7, 1 sc next ch-7 loop; repeat from * 7
in next ch-6 loop, ch 7; repeat times more, end (ch 7, 1 sc in
from * 7 times more, end skip next ch-7 loop) 3 times, ch 7, 1
next dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 si st in first sc. Rnd 19: Work 1
dc, 1 dc in next ch-2 space, ch si st in each of next 3 ch, 1 sc
2, join with si st to second ch of in same ch-7 loop, ch 7, 1 sc in
starting ch-2. Rnd 13: Ch 2 next ch-7 loop, ch 7, 2 dc in
(counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of next ch-7 loop, 1 dc in each dc,
next 3 dc, (ch 7, 1 sc in next 2 dc in next ch-7 loop, * skip
ch-7 loop) twice, ch 7, skip next same ch-7 loop, work (ch 7, 1
dc, * 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, sc) in each of next ch-7 loops
2 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in except for the last one preced¬
each of next 4 dc, (ch 7, 1 sc in ing the loop with dc-group in it
next ch-7 loop) twice, ch 7, skip from previous rnd, ch 7, 2 dc in
next dc; repeat from * 7 times ch-7 loop preceding dc-group, 1
more, end 1 dc in each of next dc in each dc, 2 dc in next ch-7
4 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, loop; repeat from * 7 times
join with si st to second ch of more, end (ch 7, 1 sc) in each of
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completed. Ch 3, turn. Row 2: 2 dc) in next st—shell made;
Skip first dc, work 1 dc in each repeat from * around skipping 2
of next 2 dc, (ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 sc at each side of each comer,
dc in next dc) 29 times, 1 dc in join with si st to first st. Rnd 3:
each of next 3 dc. Ch 3, turn. Work 1 si st in each st to first
Work chart to completion. ch-3 space, work 1 si st in ch-3
Border—Rnd 1: Work 1 rnd sc space, ch 3 for first dc of first
around entire outside edge, shell; now, work as for Rnd 2,
working 2 sc in each corner. except work shells in ch-3
Rnd 2: * Skip 2 sc, (2 dc, ch 3, spaces, join with si st to first st.

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PATTERN STITCH
COLLECTION

Ch loosely a multiple of 8 ch plus 4. space; repeat from * across, end ch

Row 1: Ch 1, 1 sc in second ch 5, 1 sc in turning ch of previous row.
from hook, * 1 sc in next ch; repeat Ch 4, turn. Row 5: Work 2 dc in first
from * across. Ch 6, turn. Row 2; ch-5 space, * ch 3, 1 sc in next ch-5
Skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc, * ch 5, space, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-5
skip 3 sc, 1 sc in next sc; repeat from space; repeat from * across. Ch 6,
* across. Ch 4, turn. Row 3: Work 1 turn. Row 6: Work 1 sc in first ch-3
sc in first ch-5 space, * ch 3, 3 dc in space, * ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-3
next ch-5 space, ch 3, 1 sc in next space; repeat from * across, end 1
ch-5 space; repeat from * across. sc in turning ch of previous row. Ch
Ch 6, turn. Row 4: Work 1 sc in first 4, turn. Repeat Rows 3 through 6
ch-3 space, * ch 5, 1 sc in next ch-3 for pattern.

Ch loosely a multiple of 3 sts plus 1. previous row. Ch 3, turn. Row 3:

Row 1: Ch 2, 2 dc in third ch from Work 2 dc in space between first dc
hook, * skip 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch— and first shell, * 1 shell in space
shell made; repeat from * across. between shells; repeat from * across,
Ch 3, turn. Row 2: * Work 1 shell in end 3 dc in last space. Ch 3, turn.
space between shells; repeat from * Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern.
across, end 1 dc in turning ch of

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Decreasing (continued): Working Through the Back Loops Only:

Very often the process of working 2 or 3 When you look at the very top portion of
sts tog will be called a cluster and is any crochet stitch, you will see that
used as a decorative element in a pat¬ there are two horizontal threads or
tern st. To keep the work straight in this loops. Normally, unless the instructions
type of pattern st, ch sts will replace the tell you otherwise, you will work your
decreased sts between clusters. So, you stitch by inserting the hook under both
will have row of clusters with possibly loops. When you are asked to work
two chain in between, creating an open¬ “through the back loops only”, it means
work type of pattern. In order not to to work the stitch, or stitches, by skip¬
repeat the instruction “work 3 dc tog” ping the horizontal thread closest to you
over and over again, the directions will and working into the horizontal thread
state, “work 3 dc tog—cluster made”. farthest from you. By doing this, the
Thereafter, the ”3 dc tog” will be referred front thread creates a ridge, which, if
to as “cluster” in the remainder of the continued, shows up as a ridge across
instructions and you will know what you the entire row.
need to do.
Work Around the Post of the Stitch Below:
Binding Off:
The “post” of a stitch is the vertical por¬
Binding off at the beginning of a row is tion extending from the base of the
done by working a si st across the stitch to the two top loops of the stitch.
number of sts to be bound off. The si st Normally, when working any stitch we in¬
adds no height to your work and gives a sert the hook under both top loops of
firm finish to your bound-off edge. Bind¬ the stitch. However, when working
ing off is done mainly at the beginning around the “post” of a stitch, we insert
of a row. Where it is important to have a the hook from the front of the work at
certain number of sts bound off at the the right side of the post through to the
beg and end of a row, such as for the back of the work; then, insert the hook
start of the shaping of armholes on a from the back of the work at the left side
sweater, you would si st across the of the post through to the front of the
necessary number of sts at the beg of work. We then complete whatever stitch
the row, work to within the same number we are working, whether it is sc, dc or tr.
of sts at the end of the row. Now, leave The yo of the stitch is worked before the
those sts unworked, ch the number of hook is inserted around the post. The
sts required for your turning ch and work stitch is often called a front post sc or
back across the remaining sts, eliminat¬ dc. The instructions for a front post dc,
ing those which had been si stitched across for example, will read, “yo, insert the
on the previous row. hook from front to back to front around
the post of the next st on the row below,
“Mystery” Phrases complete as for regular dc—front post
dc made.” A back post sc or dc is worked
I like to call these “mystery” phrases be¬ in the same manner except insert the
cause the first time you come across them, hook from back to front to back around
they will definitely be a mystery to you. the post, completing the stitch as usual.

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