Heirloons of the Future – - Bedsheets of Crochet

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The fashion for hand-crocheted bed spreads is a charming revival of an old art. Knowledge of a simple stitches makes it possible to create a beautiful design. A spread of 2 x 2 ½ yds. Requires 40 to 45 balls or hanks.

Materials: Clark’s O. N.T Knitting and Crochet Cotton, 30 to 36 balls or hanks, White or Ecru. Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 4, 5 0r 6.

Gauge: 1 block measures about 5 inches. Finished spread 17 x 20 blocks. To begin, ch 8, join in a ring by slip stitching. 1^st row: Ch 6, 7 d c in ring with ch 3 between each dc. Ch 3 join in 3^rd st of ch-6. 2^nd row: Ch 3, 4 d c, over reach ch-3 and 1 d c in every d c; join in 3^rd st of ch-3. 3^rd-row Ch 3, 1 d c in same st from which ch 3 was started. 1 d c in each of next 3 d c (catching the hook in back loop only throughout square), * ch 2, skip 1 d c, 2 d c in next d c, 1 d c in each if next 3 d c. Repeat from * until there are 8 groups of d c. Ch 2 and join with sl st in 3^rd ch of ch 3 of previous row. 4^th row: Ch 3, 1 d c in same st form which ch-3 was started, * 1 dc in next d c, 1 popcorn st as follows: ch 1, 5 d c in next d c, drop st from hook, insert hook back in ch-1, pick up dropped loop and draw it through st on hook. 1 d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c. Ch 3, skip ch 2 of preceding row, 2 d c in next d c. Repeat from * until 8 groups are made; then ch 3 and join in 3^rd st of ch 3 of previous row. 5^th row: Ch 3, 1 d c in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 d c in each of next 5 d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 3, ckip ch-3, 2 d c in next d c. Repeat from * until 8 groups are completed. Then ch 3 and join in 3^rd st of ch-3 of previous row.

6^th row: Ch 3, 1 d c in same st from ch 3 was started, * 1 dc in next d c, 1 popcorn st in next d c, 1 d c in each of next d c, 2 d c in next d c. Ch 4, skip ch-3, 2 d c in next d c and repeat from *. Continue for the 8 groups.

7^th row: Ch 3, 1 d c in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 d c in each of next 9 d c, 2 d c in next d c. Repeat from *, completing the 8 groups. Ch 4 and join.

8^th row: Ch 3, 1 d c in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 d c in next d c, 1 popcorn st in next d c, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 popcorn st in next d c, 1 d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c. Ch 5, skip ch-4, 2 d c in next d c. Repeat from * and complete 8 groups. Ch 5, and join.

9^th row: Ch 3, 1 d c in same st form which ch-3 was started. * 1 dc in each of next 13 d c, 2 d c in next d c. Ch 5, skip ch-5, 2 d c in next d c , 1 d c in each of next 11 d c, ch 4 and turn. 1 tr un 4^th d c from hook, ch 9, 1 tr in same stitch, ch 4, skip 4 d c, 1 sl st in next d c, ch 1, turn. 4 s c over ch-4, ch 1, 5 s c over ch-9, ch 4, 5 s c over same ch loop, ch 1, 4 s c over next ch-4, 1 sl st in the 2 loops, ch 1, 4 s c over next ch-4, ch 1 5 s c over ch-9, ch 4, 5 s c over same ch loop, ch 1, 4 s over next 2 d c, 2 d c in next d c. Ch 5, skip ch-5, 2 d c in next d c. 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 d c to middle of ch-5. Join scallops with needle and thread, sewing the p’s together.

BedSpread in Block Design or Irish Crochet and Popcorn Stitch

Materials: Clark’s O.N.T Knitting and Crochet Cotton. 30 to 36 balls or hanks, White or Ecru. Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 4, 5 or 6.

Gauge: 1 block measures about 5 ½ inches. Finished spread – 15 X 18 blocks.

To begin, ch 8 with sl st to form a ring. 1^st row: Ch 1, 12 s c in ring. Join with sl st in 1^st sc. 2^nd row: * ch 5, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in next s c. Repeat from * until there are 6 loops. Join the last ch 5 in the s c of the first loop.

3^rd row: Over each ch-5 work 1 s c, 1 half d c, 5 d c, 1 half d c, 1 s c.

4^th row: Ch 5, fasten with s c on back of preceding row between two petals, ch 5, fasten as before. Repeat around 6 petals. 5^th row: Over each ch-5 work 1 s c, 1 half d c, 1 d c, 5 tr, 1 d c, 1 half d s, 1 s c.

6^th row: S1 st in each of first 3 sts of 1^st petal made in this row. 1 s c in 1^st tr, * ch 9, 1 s c in 5^th tr, ch 4, 1 s c in same st forming a p, ch 7, 1 s c and 1 p in 1^st tr of next petal, ch 7, 1 s c and 1 p in 5^th tr, ch 9, 1 s c and 1 p in 1^st tr of next petal, ch 7, 1 s c and 1 p in 1^st tr of next petal, and repeat from * once.

7^th row: S1 st to middle of ch-9 loop, * ch 7, 1 s c in same st from which ch-7 started, ch 7, 1 s c and 1 p in center of next ch-7 loop of preceding row, ch 7, 1 s c and 1 p in center of ch-9 and repeat from * 3 times.

8^th row: Sl st to middle of 1^st ch-7 loop, ch 8, 1 d c in same st from which ch-8 started, *ch 6, 1 s c and 1 p in center of ch of preceding row, ch 7, 1 s c and 1 p in center of next ch-7, ch 7, 1 s c and 1 p in center of next ch-7, ch 6, 1 d c in center if next ch-7 loop, ch 5, 1 d c in same as st as last d c and repeat from * 3 times, ending row with sl st ( instead of dc) in 3^rd st of ch-8.

9^th row: Ch 3, * 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, ch 5, 1 d c in same st as previous d c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 popcorn st in as follows: ch 1, 5 d c in next dc, drop st from hook, insert hook back in ch-1 and draw dropped loop through the one on hook. 1 d c in each of the next sts, ch 6, 1 s c and p in center of ch loop of preceding row, ch 7, 1 s c and 1 p in center of next ch loop, ch 6, 1 d c in each of last 3 sts of next ch-6, 1 popcorn st in next d c, 1 dc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times, ending row with a popcorn st and sl st in 3^rd st of ch-3 first made.

10^th row: Ch 3, 1 d c in next d c, 1 popcorn st, 1 d c in each of the next 3 sts, * ch 5, 1 d c in same st for corner. Work in next 12 sts as follows: 2 d c, 1 popcorn st, 5 d c, 1 popcorn st, 3 d c ( catching hook in backloop only throughout block) ch 6, 1 s c and 1 p in center of next ch loop, ch 6, 1 d c in center of next xh loop, 2 d c, 1 popcorn st, 5 d c, 1 popcorn st, 4 d c. Repeat from * 3 times, ending row by sl st in 3^rd st of ch-3 first made.

11^th row: Ch 3, * 4 d c, 1 popcorn st, 3 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in same st for corner. Work in next 18 sts – 2 d c, 1 popcorn st, 5 d c, 1 popcorn st, 5 d c, 1 popcorn st, 1 d c and repeat from * 3 times, ending row with popcorn st and sl st in 3^rd st of ch-3 first made.

12^th row: Ch 3, 1 d c in each st to corner, ch 5, 1 d c in same st for corner, then 1 d c in each st making corners as before. Join with sl st in 3^rd st of ch-3 first made. 13^th row: Ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in next st. Continue around entire block with ch 3 and s c so that there are 18 loops on each side and an additional loop at each corner.

To join, catch with s c on ch-3 nearest the edge, ch 3, catch with s c in same position on 2^nd block, c 3, 1 s c on next ch 3 of 1^st block, ch 3 catch on 2^nd block and so on along one side.

Outer edge – 1^st row: Ch 7 and s c in alternate ch-3’s. 2^nd row: Ch 7 and 1 p in each loop.

Fringe: For fringe knot 6 strands of cotton into each loop all around bed-spread.

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Crocheted Collar of Cluster Stitch

Irish Crochet Collar and Jabot No.7
Materials Required- American thread Company “Silkine” or “Star”
Crochet Cotton Size 50, 4 Balls, White or Colors
Steel Crochet Hook No. 10 0r 11

COLLAR – Make a ch to fit loosely around the neck, work 1 d c in 8th st form hook, * ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in next st, repeat from * across row. 2nd row – Ch 3, 3 d c in each mesh. 3rd row- Ch 5, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in next st, * ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in next st repeat from * to end of row making an even number if meshes. 4th row- Ch 7, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot ch 7, sl st in 4th st hook forpicot, ch 3, skip 1 d c, s c in next d c, repeat from beginning across row. 5th row – Ch 7, sl st in 4th st for picot, ch 7, cl ct in 4th st for picot ch 3, s c between picots of previous row, repeat across row and work 8 more rows. 14 row- Ch 10, s c between picots, repeat across row. 15th row- Ch 3, s c in first loop, ch 3, * 4 d c, 5 t r c, ch 3, 5 t r c, 4 d c in next loop, ch 3, 1 s c in s c, * ch 3, and repeat from * across row. 16th row – Ch 3 s c in s c, * ch 3, 1 d c in first d c of shell, ch 3, 1 t r c in each t r c, 3 t r c in center of shell, ch 3, 3 tr c in center of shell, 1 tr c in each tr c, ch 3, 1 d c in last d c of shell, ch 3, s c in s c, repeat from * across row. 17th row – Ch 6, skip 3 tr c, 1 tr c in each of the next 5 tr c, 3 tr c in center of shell, ch 3, 3 tr c in center of shell, 1 tr c in each of the next 5 tr c, ch 6, s c in s c , repeat from beginning to end of row. 18th row – Ch 5, s c in loop, ch 5, s c in 1st d c, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 5, 3 tr c in center of shell, ch 3, 3 trc in center of shell, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in last tr c, ch 5, d c in s c and continue across row. Finish inside edge of collar with one row of s c.
JABOT- Ch 18, d c in 6th st from hook, * ch 2, 1 d c in next st, repeat from * 13 times. 2nd row – Ch 3, 3 d c in each mesh and 1 d c in each d c. 3rd row- Ch 4,* skip 1 d c, 1 dc in next d c, ch 1, repeat from across arrow. 4th row – Ch 7, sl st in 4th st for picot, ch 7, sl st in 4th picot, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 s c in next d c, work another double picot loop and s c in next d c repeat from beginning across row. Work 25 rows of double picot loops, and repeat collar directions from 14th row. Work a row of 10 ch loops over 11th and 19th rows and work shells in loop same as collar.

Wheel Jabot no. 81
MATERIALS REQUIRED: American Thread Company “Silkine” or “Star” Pearl Cotton
Size 5 “Deluxe” or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton or “Star”
Crochet Cord. 1 Ball White or Colors. Steel Crochet Hook No. 8

1st row – Ch 10, join, ch 1, 18 s c in ring. 2nd row-*Ch 3 skip 1 st, s c in next st, repeat from *8 times. 3rd row – S1 st to loop, * ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, s c in next loop. 4th row- Ch 5, s c in s c between shells, repeat all around 5th row – S1 st to loop, * ch 3, 3 d c in same loop, s c in next loop repeat from * all around. 6th row- Ch 7 , s c in between shells, repeat all around. 7th row- S1 st to loop, * ch 3, 5 d c in same loop, s c in next loop repeat from * all around. 8th row- Ch 8, s c in s c between shells , repeat all around 9th row – S1 st to loop, * ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, 4 ch picot, 3 d c in same loop, picot, 3 d c in same loop, sl st in next loop, repeat from * all around. Break thread and work another wheel.

CORD- Ch 5 join, 1 sc in each st, continue working rows of s c until cord is length desired. Slip cord through the two wheels joining them together and knot on the right side. Finish ends of cord with round buttons. This Jabot may also be made of “Silkateen”- “Sansilk” or “Silkine” or “Star”Crochet Cotton Size 30 using two strands.

Braided Belt No. 82
Materials Required: American Thread Company “Deluxe” or “Gem” Mercerized
Crochet and Knitting Cotton, “Star” Crochet Cord or “Silkine” or “Star” Pearl Cotton
Size 5. 1 Ball each of 2 Harmonizing or Contrasting Colors
Steel Crochet Hook No. 8 1 Double Buckle

1st row- Ch 8, work 1st d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each st.
2nd row – Ch 3, 1 d c in each d c, repeat 2nd row until work measures about 3 inches more than length required for belt. Work another band in same color and one in contrasting color. Braid the three bands together keeping work flat and tack together at intervals. Sew ends and attach buckle. This belt may also be made in “Silkateen” – “Sansilk” or “Silkine” or “Star” Crochet Cotton Size 30 using 2 strands of Cotton.

Bean Stitch Belt No. 83
Materials Required – American Thread Company “Silkine” or “Star”
Crochet Cotton Size 30. 4 Balls White
Steel Crochet Hook No. 8. 1 Bone or Metal Ring

The entire belt is worked with a double thread, Ch 275 1 s c in each st of ch, 3 s c in last st, 1 s c in each st on other side of ch. Work 2 more rows of s c working 3 s c working 3 sc in each corner of straight side and 2 s c in each of the center sts of round end. 4th row-* 1 d c in each of the 1st 4 s c, 1 bean st ( 4 d c, sl loop off hook, insert in 1st stitch and pull loop through ) in next st, repeat from * all around and work 2 more rows of sc.
Cover a 1 1/2 inch ring with a row of s c and tiwst the stitches on ring. Attach ring to straight side of belt. To fasten belt, slip round end through ring and fasten with a snapper. The belt will be equally attractive made in any of the following “Star” Brand threads. “Silkateen”- “Sansilk”, “Silkine” or “Star” Pearl Cotton Size 5,” Star” Crochet Cord, “De Luxe” or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton. If “Silkateen”- “Sansilk” is used work with a double thread. One strand only is required for all other threads.

Crochet Abbreviations
ch- Chain
st- Stitch
sl st – Slip stitch
s c - single crochet
s d c – short double crochet
d c- double crochet
tr c – treble crochet
d tr c- double treble crochet
o m – open mesh
s m- solid mesh
p – picot

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Crocheted Dress no.78 – - Size 16

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MATERIALS REQUIRED. American Thread Company “ Deluxe” or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton , White Ecru or Colors.
“Deluxe” Crochet and Knitting Cotton 21-250-yd. Balls or 53-100-yd. Balls and 1 Ball of contrasting Color.
1 Ball of Contrasting Color.
“Gem” Crochet Cotton 26-200yd. Balls of Main Color and 1 Ball of Contrasting Color.
Steel Crochet Hook #6
8 Buttons and a Belt
Gauge Skirt – 17sts – 2 inches 10 rows – 2 inches
Blouse- 5sts – 1 inch 11 rows – 2 inches
The Model illustrated is worked in Shade #11 Dk
Green trimmed with Shade #24

Skirt

Ch 212 and work 211 s c on ch, ch 2 and work 1 more row of s c.
3rd row. Ch 3, 1 d c in each s c
4th row. Ch 2, 1 s c in each d c. Repeat the last 2 rows for entire skirt. Work 4 ½ inches even.
Next Row. *decrease 1 st each side and work 1 inch even, repeat from *5 times
Next 116 Rows, decrease 1 st side of every 4th row and work even until skirt measures 32 inches or is desired length. Work a second panel and sew seams matching rows. Crochet beading at top for elastic.

Blouse

BACK. Ch 126 and work 125 s c on ch.
1st Row of Pattern. Ch 2, insert hook in next st and work off 2 loops on hook same in d c (thread over, through one loop, thread over, through 2nd loop) *Ch 1, skip 1 s c, long s c in next s c in next st, repeat from *across row.
2nd row. Ch 2, * long s c in ch between sts of previous row, ch 1, repeat from * for entire row and repeat 2nd row for entire blouse. Work 3 more rows even.
6th Row. *Increase 1 st each side and work 5 rows even, repeat from *4 times.
36th Row. Increase 1 st each side and work 2 rows even.
39th Row. Decrease 2 sts each side.
40th Row. Decrease 1 st each side, work 2 rows even.
43rd Row. * Decrease 1 st each side, work 1 row even, repeat from *twice.
57th Row. * Decrease 1 st each side, work 4 rows even, repeat from *twice
72nd Row. * Decrease 1 st each side, work 1 row even, repeat from * 4 times
82nd to 89th Rows. Decrease 1 st each side, work 1 row even, break thread
FRONT. Ch 79 and work 78 sc on ch the continue in long s c working sts of 1st row in every other st. Work 4 rows even
5th Row. * Increase 1 st at beginning of row, work 5 rows even, repeat from * 3 times.
29th Row. Increase 1 st at beginning of row, work 14 rows even.
Next 2 Rows. Decrease 2 sts at armhole. Work 1 row even.
Next 2 Rows. Decrease 1 st at armhole. Work 1 row even.
Next Row. * Decrease 1 st armhole, work 1 row even repeat from * 8 times.
Next 2 Rows. * Decrease 1 st each side.
70th Row. Decrease at armhole, repeat from *.
74th to 85th Rows. Decrease 1 st each side at armhole and every other row at neck side. Work other front to correspond.
BACK PEPLUM. Ch 126 and work 125 s c on ch.
2nd Row. 1 long s c in every other st.
3rd Row. * Increase 1 st each side and work 4 rows even, repeat from *3 times.
Next 12 rows. Increase 2 sts in every 4th row taking care not to have increases over last increases.
FRONT PEPLUM. Left side. Ch 63 and work 62 s c on ch.
Work 8 rows even. * Increase 1 st at end of row, work 3 rows even. Repeat from *twice. Next Row. Decrease 1 st at front edge and increase 1 st at seam edge. Work 4 rows even.
Next Row. Decrease 1 st at front edge and increase 1 st at seam edge, work 2 rows even. Next 3 Rows. Decrease 1 st at front edge of each row. Work other iront peplum to correspond.
SLEEVES. Ch 70 and work 69 s c in ch.
Work 5 rows of long s c even. Next Row. * Increase 1 st each side and work 5 rows even. Repeat from *15 times.
Next 2 Rows decrease 3 sts each side. Next 44 Rows. Decrease 1 st at the beginning of each row. Work other sleeve correspond.
COLLAR. Ch 162 and work 161 s c on ch. Next Row. Begin pattern, * increase 3 sts in row spacing them evenly, work 1 row even and repeat from * taking care not to place increases over last increases. Next Row. Increase 1 st each side. Next Row. * increase 3 sts in row and work 1 row even . Repeat from *4 times and work 1 more row even.
THE TRIM is worked in shell st. LEFT FRONT. Join Green in first even row at neck, * ch 3 2 d c in same space, skip 1 row of front of blouse, s c in next row, repeat from * across front.
2nd Row. Ch 3, 2 d c in same spaces, s c in ch of shell in previous row, repeat to end of row. Work 7 more rows of shells.
RIGHT FRONT. Work 1 row of shells in Brown, 2 rows Green, 1 row Brown, 2 rows Green. Next row work buttonholes. Beginning at neck, ch 3, s c in 1st shell, * ch 7, skip 1 shell s c in next shell, work 2 shells, repeat from *7 times and work shells to end of row. Work 2 rows Green, 1 row Brown.
Around Collar and lower edge of sleeves, 1 row of shells in Brown and 1 row in Green.
Sew Peplum together and around lower edge and fronts work 1 row of shells in Brown, 2 rows Green, 1 row Brown, 2 rows Green.
Sew Sleeves in position, sew underarms, crochet 2 rows of s c around neck drawing it in to fit, attach collar and peplum and finish with buttons and Belt. This dress may also be made in “Star” Crochet Cord or “Silkine” Pearl Cotton size 5.

CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – Chain
St- stain
Sl st – Slip stitch
S c – single crochet
S d c – short double crochet
D c – double crochet
Tr c – treble crochet
D tr c – double treble crochet
O m – Open Mesh
S m – solid mesh
P – picot
D p – double picot

*(asterisk) = Repeat instructions following the asterisk as many more times as specified.

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NoonDay Luncheon Set – - no. 749

Materials: J.P Coats, Knit- Cro-Sheen, Ecru , 5 balls for center mat and 4 place mats. Milward’s steel crochet hook no. 5.

Medallions: Ch 13, turn. 1^st row: D c in 7^th ch from hook. * Ch 1, skip 1 st, d c in next, repeat from * 2 more times. Ch 4, turn. 2^nd row: D c in d c of row below, * ch 1, d c in next d c, and repeat from * 2 more times, making last d c in turning ch. Ch 4, turn. 3^rd and 4^th rows: Same as 2^nd. From here on, work around. 1^st rnd: 2 s c under sp around, making an extra s c at each corner. 2^nd round: S c in each s c around, making 2 s c in each corner s c. 3^rd rnd: S c in each s c, and at corners make 2 s c in each 2 sts.

4^th rnd: S c to center of 1^st side, then ch 10, join with sl st to base of ch to form ring. Without turning work over, making into ring 3 s c, * ch 3 (for a picot), 3 s c, repeat from * 2 more times. Continue making s c’s around, making a ring at the center of each side. At corners work 2 s c in each of 2 sts, as before. 5^th rnd: * Ch 6, s c into 1^st of next ring, ch 9, s c in 3^rd p of same ring, ch 6, s c in corner s c. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-6 with a sl st base to 1^st ch 6.

6^th rnd: * 4 s c over loop, ch 3, 4 s c over same loop, 4 s over next loop, ch 3, 4 s c, ch 3 4 s c, ch 3, 4 s c and in next loop 4 s c, ch 3, 4 s c. Repeat from * around. 7^th rnd: Sl st over 4 s c to 1^st p. S c in p, * ch 4, s c in next p, and repeat from * around. Fasten off. For set, make 48 medallions.

Place mats: (4) Sew 4 medallions in a strip. Attach thread at one corner, and working along the side of the strip, ch 5, skip 1 st, d c in next, * ch 1, skip 1 st, d c in next. Repeat from * across. CH 5, turn. 2^nd row: * D c in next d c, ch 1, repeat from * acroh 5, turn. Repeat 2^nd row 27 more times. Sew a strip of medallions across end and finish around entire piece with 4 s c, ch 3 picot, worked in loops of medallions and in sps at sides.

Center mat: Worj same as place mats, using 2 strips of medallions at ends. Make 60 rows of sps for center section. Finish around entire piece as before.

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PROMENADE – - Fashion’s Newest Creation In Crochet

Materials Required: American Thread Company “Deluxe” Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton. 13 Balls, White, Ecru or Colors.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 8-10 Small Pearl Buttons, 1 Buckle.

Gauge: 1 shell st = 1 inch. 2 Shell rows = 1 inch.

Beginning work at waistline, ch 170, for back of blouse, 1 s c in 2^nd st from hook, * ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in next st repeat from * to end of row.

2^nd row – Ch 6, s c in 1^st loop, * ch 2, skip 1 loop, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 2, 1 tr c in same loop, ch 2, 1 tr c in same loop, ch 2, skip 1 loop, 1 s c in next loop, repeat from *13 times ending with 1 s c, ch 6 turn.

3^rd row- 1 s c in 1^st loop * ch 3, 1 s c in next loop., repeat from across row, ch 6 to turn each even row.

4^th row- 1 tr c in 1^st loop, ch 2, 1 tr c in same loop, * ch 2 skip 1 loop, 1 s c in next loop, ch 2, skip 1 loop, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 2, 1 tr c in same loop, ch 2, 1 tr c in same loop, repeat fom * across row ending with 3 tr c.

5^th row – 1 s c in 1^st loop, * ch 3, 1 s c in next loop, repeat from * across row. The last 4 rows from the spider web pattern which is allowed throughout the dress and cape, always work spider web shells between shells of previous shell row, except at increases. Work 2 rows even.

Next 2 rows drop the last 2 loops. Next row drop the first and last 2 loops. Next row work to center of back, ch 6, turn and work even until work measures 7 inches from underarm. Next 7 rows decrease 1 inch of pattern for shoulder, work back to center, break thread and work other side to correspond.

Front- Work first 7 rows same as back. Next row, work 3 shells, increase, * 2 shells increase, repeat from * twice, work 3 shells, increase and finish row. Continue even until work measures 9 inches from beginning. Decrease for armhole same as back.

Work 8 rows of pattern and one row more row of loops. Next row increase after 5^th shell. Continue even until front is the same length as the back. Decrease shoulders. Sew underarm and shoulder seams.

Cap sleeves – join thread 2 inches from shoulder seam, and work a row of shells 4 inches over shoulder, ch 3 turn, work across row and work 2 loops beyond preceding row. Continue sleeve always adding 2 loops at end of row until underarm is reached and work 1 row of shells all around. Work other sleeve to correspond.

Skirt – Work a row of shells into loops at lower edge of blouse. Work next row even.

Next row- Increase 1 shell in center front and back. Continue even until skirt measures 2 ½ inches from beginning. Next row work 4 shells, increase, work 8 shells, increase continue row increasing 2 more shells about the same distance apart. Work 3 inches even. Next row increase 4 shells spacing the increases evenly in row. Work 5 inches even. Increase 4 shells. Work 5 ½ inches, increase 4 shells and work 6 inches even. Increase 4 shells and work 3 ½ inches even. Increase 2 shells and work even until dress is correct length. At opening of back of blouse work 1 row of s c, 2^nd row. * Ch 4, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, repeat from * on both sides of opening.

Sew buttons in position using loops for button holes. If dress is worn open at the back slip the buttons through the loops thus bringing them to the right side.

Belt – With white ch 8, d c in 4^th st from hook, 1 d c in each st.

2^nd row – Ch 3, 1 d c in each d c, repeat 2^nd row until work measures about 3 inches more than size of the belt required. Work another hand in white and one in the color used for dress. Braid the three bands together keeping them flat and tacking them together at intervals. Sew ends and attach buckle.

Crocheted Cape No. 72

Materials Required: American Thread Company “Deluxe” Crochet and Knitting Cotton, 3 Balls, White, Ecru or Colors. Steel Crochet Hook No. 8. Flat Double Buckle. Neck Band, Ch 11, s c in 2^nd st from hook, 1 s c in each st.

2^nd row – Ch 1, 1 s c in each s c. Repeat the last row for 15 inches or the length required. The cape is made in the spider web shell stitch ( see directions for dress ) Ch 5, working into side of neck band, skip 3 rows of s c, s c in next row, repeat to end of band, ch 6, turn, work a row of shells and work 5 more rows of design.

6^th row- Increase 2 shells ( directions for increase are given in dress instructions ) and work 5 rows even.

14^th row – Increase 2 shells taking care not to place increases over the last increases. Work 3 rows even.

18^th row – Increase 2 shells and work 3 rows even. Continue work, increasing 2 shells in the 22^nd, 24^th, 32^nd, 34^th, 36^th, 40^th, 42^nd, 44^th, 46^th, 48^th, 52^nd, 56^th, 60^th, 66^th, 68^th rows and work 3 rows even, break thread and attach buckle.

Crocheted Hat No. 73

Head size 21-22 inches

Materials Required: American Thread Company “Deluxe” Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton, 2 Balls, White, Ecru or Colors. Steel Crochet Hook No. 8 and 6.

With No. 8 Hook Ch 6, join, Ch 3, 12 d c in ring, join each row and start each row with ch 3, which counts as one d c.

2^nd row – 2 d c in each st (26sts)

3^rd row – 1 d c in each of the first 2 d c, * Ch 1, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, repeat from * all around.

4^th row- 1 d c in each d c with 2 chs between each group.

5^th row- 2 d c in first d c, 1 d c in next d c, ch 3, repeat from beginning all around.

6^th row – 1 d c in each d c with 3 chs between groups.

7^th row- Increase 1 d c in each group and 1 st in each ch.

8^th row- work even.

Repeat 7^th and 8^th rows until hat is correct head size and work even until crown measures 6 inches from center. Next row 1 d c in each d c and 5 d c in each ch.

Brim – with double thread and No. 6 Hook work 1 s c in each d c. Work 8 more rows of s c. Next row increase one st in every 10^th st and work 2 more rows even. If wider brim is desired continue rows of s c. Form a half inch pleat at top of hat and trim with ornament if desired.

An asterisk (*) indicates that the directions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to the ones already given. Thus “repeat from * 3 times” means 4 patterns in all. An even row means work row without increasing or decreasing.

Crochet abbreviations

Ch – Chain

St – stitch

Sc- single crochet

Sl st- slip stitch

Tr c- treble crochet

D c- doucble crochet

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Here’s a Beautiful Crocheted Rose Bedspread Pattern…

You are going to love this one. I’ve not found the time to make it yet, but it’s on my list of “to do’s”! You could use any color thread for the roses or do it in multi color to make it more versatile. Just have fun with it!

MATERIALS: J &P Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen or Clarks O.N.T. Mercerized Bedspread Cotton. Single size bed: 66″ x 108″: 35 balls of White, 10 balls of Mid Rose and 2 balls of Hunters green. Double bed: 78″ x 108″: 42 balls White, 12 balls Mid Rose and 3 balls Hunter green. Steel crochet hook No. 7.
FLOWER MOTIF: Starting at center with Mid Rose, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1ST RND: Ch 5, (dc in ring, ch 2) 7 times. Join to 3rd ch of ch-5 (8 sps). 2ND RND: In each sp around make sc, half dc, 3 dc, half dc and sc. Join. 3RD RND: * Ch 4, sc between next 2 petals. Repeat from * around. Join. 4TH RND: In each loop around make sc, half dc, 5 dc, half dc and sc. Join. 5TH RND: Repeat 3rd rnd. 6TH RND: In each loop around make sc, half dc, 7 dc, half dc and sc. Join. 7TH RND: Repeat 3rd rnd. 8TH RND: In each loop around make sc, half dc, dc, 7 tr, dc, half dc and sc. Join and break off. 9TH RND: Attach Hunter’s green to center tr of any petal, sc in same place, * ch 7, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make 3 tr in center tr of next petal, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), ch 4, in same tr make 3-d tr cluster, ch 4 and 3-tr cluster; ch 7, sc in center tr of next petal. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. 10TH RND: Attach White to any 3-d tr cluster, ch 3, 2 dc in same place, * ch 1, 3 dc in next sp, (ch 1, in next sp make 3 dc, ch 1 and 3 dc) twice; ch 1, 3 dc in next sp, ch 1, in tip of next cluster make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with 3 dc in same place as first 2 dc, ch 1, dc in top of ch-3.
11TH TO 14TH RNDS INCL: Ch 3, 2 dc in sp just formed, * ch 1, 3 dc in next sp. Repeat from * around, making 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc in ch-3 sp at each corner. Join as before. Break off at end of 14th rnd.
PLAIN MOTIF: Starting at center with White, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring. 1ST RND: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in ring) 3 times; ch 1, half dc in top of starting chain. 2ND RND: Ch 3, dc in sp just formed, * dc in next 3 dc, in next sp make 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with 2 dc in same place as first dc, ch 1, half dc in top of starting chain. 3RD TO 9TH RNDS INCL: Ch 3, dc in sp just formed, * dc in each dc across to corner, in corner sp make 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before. 10TH RND: Ch 3, 2 dc in sp just formed, * (ch 1, skip 3 dc, make 3 dc in next dc) twice; (ch 1, skip 2 dc, make 3 dc in next dc) 8 times; ch 1, in corner sp make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with 3 dc in same place as first 2 dc, ch 3. Join and break off.
For a single size spread, make 77 flower motifs and 76 plain motifs.

For double size spread make 94 flower motifs and 93 plain motifs.

Sew motifs neatly together, alternating flower and plain motifs and making 9 rows of 17 motifs for single spread and 11 rows of 17 for double spread.
FRINGE: Cut 10 strands of white, each 12″ long. Double these strands to form a loop. Insert hook in first sp on one long side of bedspread and draw loop through. Draw loose ends through loop and pull up tightly to form a knot. Make a fringe in each sp around two long sides and one short side. Trim ends evenly.

Numbers 6:26 ~ The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

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Knitted Scarf No. 376 by The Amercian Thread Company

Knitted Scarf No. 376 by The American Thread Company

(Note: These products may no longer be available. You’ll need to substitute with materials and colors of your choice)
11 inches x 45 inches

MATERIALS REQUIRED:American Thread Company “Dawn” 3 Fold Saxony Yarn. 4 Balls No. 1834 Camel’s Hair.
3 Balls No. 1838 Wood Brown
1 Pair Steel Knitting Needles No. l
Gauge – Pattern: 19 sts – 2 inches. 24rows – 2 inches.

With Wood Brown, cast on 100 sts, and K 3 ribs (2 rows form 1 rib).
Then K 8 ribs Camel’s Hair, 5 ribs Wood Brown, 1 rib Camel’s Hair, 2 ribs Wood Brown, 1 rib Camel’s Hair, 5 ribs Wood Brown, 8 ribs Camel’s Hair, 14 ribs Wood Brown, 2 ribs Camel’s Hair, 4 ribs Wood Brown.
This completes the border.
Attach Camel’s Hair K one row and begin pattern. K 10, P 10, repeat to end of row and repeat row for 2 inches.
Next Row: P 10, K I0, repeat to end of row and repeat row for 2 inches then repeat from beginning 7 times, K one row and work border.
FRINGE: 1 sc in first st, draw up a loop on hook to 4 inch length, keep loop on hook, 1 sc in next st, draw up a loop
same length, continue across row, always keeping one or two loops on hook to gauge length of next loop. Cut loops the desired length.
Knitted Scarf No. 376
11 inches x 45 inches
MATERIALS REQUIRED: American Thread Company “Dawn” 3 Fold Saxony Yarn. 7 Balls, White or Colors.
1 Pair Steel Knitting Needles No. l
Gauge – 9 sts – l inch 13 rows – l inch

Cast on 100 sts, K one row.
2nd Row: K 1 st, P 1 st, repeat to end of row.
3rd Row: P 1 st, K 1 st, repeat to end of row. These 2 rows form the seed st pattern and are repeated for 2 inches and on 20 sts on either side of scarf and for 2 inches at end of scarf.
The following directions are given for the 60 center sts, the border will not be referred to again.
1st Row: K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10.
2nd Row: P 1, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 9.
3rd Row: K 8, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 2.
4th Row: P 3, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 7.
5th Row: K 6, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 4.
6th Row: P 5, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 5.
7th Row: K 4, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 6.
8th Row: P 7, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 3.
9th Row: K 2, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 8.
10th Row: P 9, K 10, P 10, K 10, P 10, K 10, P l.
Repeat from the 1st row, purling the Knitted stitches and Knitting the Purl sts, then repeat from beginning until scarf measures 43 inches then work 2 inch seed st border.
FRINGE: 1 sc in first st, draw up a loop on hook to 4 inch length, keep loop on hook, 1 sc in next st, draw up a loop same length, continue across row, always keeping one or two loops on hook to gauge length of next loop. Cut loops the desired length.

Exodus 15:2 ~ “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my victory.”

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Crochet This Girls Dress – circa 1940

Crochet this great dress for your little girl…and hers! Originally published in the 1940’

Please share this pattern with all your crochet friends!
(Note: These products may no longer be available. You’ll need to substitute with cotton thread and colors of your choice)
(SIZES 4-6)

MATERIALS REQUIRED: American Thread Company “De Luxe” or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton or “Star” Crochet Cord 4 Balls White, Ecru or Colors. Steel Crochet Hook No.8
Six Small Pearl Buttons.

To Begin:
Chain 125 stitches, 1 sc in 2nd stitch from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 24 sts, (1st half of back) 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 10 sts, (shoulder) 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 50 sts (front) 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 10 sts (shoulder) 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the last 25 sts. (back).
Continue yoke working 3 sts in center st of each increasing point, work 3 more rows of sc, 3 rows of dc, 4 rows sc, 3 rows dc, 1 row sc.
Next row: work on back of yoke only increase 1 st each row at underarm and work other side even, 3 rows sc, 3 rows dc, 4 rows sc, break thread.

Front of Yoke:
Work same as back increasing one stitch each
side of yoke, when last row is completed, ch 15 and sl st into last row of back of yoke (This forms the armhole).

Work 2nd half of back joining to front of yoke to form other armhole.
Break thread, join the back at lower edge with a sl st and work one row of sc around entire yoke.

Next row:
Begin *Knot Stitch, (draw a 1/4 inch loop on hook thread over and pull through chain, sc in single loop of stitch, draw another 1/4 inch loop, sc into loop) skip 1 sc, sc in next st, repeat from * 3 times, 1 Knot Stitch, sc in next sc and repeat from beginning all around.
2nd row: 1 Knot Stitch, sc in center of Knot Stitch of previous row. Repeat 2nd row 38 times or until dress is the desired length.

Yoke Ruffle:
Work a row of sc into the 8th row of yoke.
2nd row: Work a Knot Stitch into every other sc and work 14 more rows of Knot Stitches. Across right side of back work a row of 5 ch loops with 3 sc between each loop for buttonholes. Finish neck of dress with a row sc working a 3 ch picot after every third st.
The dress may also be made in “Silkine” or “Star” Pearl Cotton, Size 5.

Acts 20:35 ~ “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

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