DOILIES

Melody Doily

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET, Size 50: 2 balls of White or Ecru.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.
Doily measures 10 inches from point to point.

GAUGE: Each medallion measures 1¾ inches from point to point.

FIRST MEDALLION . . . Starting at center, ch 10. Join. 1st rnd: Ch 4. holding back on hook the last loop of each d tr make 3 d tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook, (ch 6, holding back on hook the last loop of each d tr make 4 d tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook—a 4 d tr cluster made) 11 times; ch 6, sl st in top st of ch-4. 2nd rnd: * 4 sc in next sp, ch 6, 4 sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 6, * 5 sc in next ch-6 sp, ch 4—a picot made—5 sc in same sp, ch 4, dc between 4-sc groups, ch 4. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in 3rd st of ch-6. Break off.

SECOND MEDALLION . . . Same as First Medallion through the 2nd rnd. 3rd rnd: Ch 6, 5 sc in next sp, ch 2, sl st in 1st p of First Medallion, ch 2, 5 sc in same sp on Second Medallion, ch 2. sl st in next sp on First Medallion, ch 2, dc between 4-sc groups on Second Medallion, ch 2, sl st in next sp on First Medallion, ch 2, 5 sc in next sp on Second Medallion, ch 2, sl st in next p of First Medallion, ch 2, complete 3rd rnd as for First Medallion. Make 35 more medallions like this, joining as Second Medallion was joined to First and following chart for joinings.

Rose Window Dresser Set

Materials

MOTIF—Starting in center with Salmon Rose ch 7. sl st in 1 lp of 5th ch from hook for a p, (ch 9, p) 3 times, ch 2, remove hook from lp, insert it back in starting st, catch lp and pull thru to form a ring with ps on inside of ring.

1st rnd—Ch 3, 3 dc in ring, (3 dc at base of next p, 7 dc in next sp between ps) 3 times, 3 dc at base of next p, 3 dc in next sp, join with sl st in top of ch-3.

2d rnd—* Ch 8, sl st in 1 lp of 5th ch from hook for a p, (ch 6, p) 4 times, ch 1, sl st at base of 2d p from hook, ch 5, sl st in same st, ch 1, dc at base of next p, ch 5, sl st in dc for a p, (ch 1, tr at base of next p, ch 5, sl st in tr for a p) twice, ch 1, tr in 2d st of next ch-3, ch 1, sk 4 dc, sl st in next dc. Mark this 1st point with a small safety pin. Repeat from * 7 times. Cut 6 inches long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

3d rnd—Join White to tip of marked 1st point, ch 1, sc in same place, * ch 10, dtr in 2d p down side of same point, ch 1, dtr in 3d p up side of next point, ch 10, sc in tip of same point. Repeat from * around, ending with 7 ch and dc in 1st sc (in place of final 10ch).

4th rnd—Ch 3, * dc in 3d st of next 10-ch, (ch 2, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) twice, ch 2, sk 1 ch, dtr in next ch, (ch 2, dtr in next dtr) twice, ch 2, sk 1 ch, dtr in next ch, (ch 2, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) twice, ch 2, ** sk 1 ch, dc in next ch. Move the pin up and mark this 1st scallop. Repeat from * around ending at **, join to top of 1st ch-3.

5th rnd—* 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, (2 sc, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, 1 sc) in each of next 7 sps, 2 sc in next sp, sk 2 dc in angle and repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

2d MOTIF—Repeat thru 4th rnd.

5th rnd—2 sc in next ch-2 sp, (2 sc, a p, 1 sc) in each of next 2 sps, 2 sc in next sp, ch 2, sl st in corresponding p on 5th scallop on 1st Motif, ch 2, sl st back in last sc on 2d Motif, 1 sc in same sp, (2 sc in next sp, ch 2, sl st in next p on 1st Motif, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 1 sc in same sp) twice, (2 sc, a p, 1 sc) in each of next 2 sps, 2 sc in next sp and finish row as for 1st Motif.

3d MOTIF—Join by the 3 center ps on 7th scallop to the 3d scallop on 1st Motif.

4th MOTIF—Join by the 3 center ps on 1st scallop to the 5th scallop on 3d Motif and by the 7th scallop to the 3d scallop on 2d Motif. This brings the ps in center of all Motifs in line with the rows of Motifs, and leaves 11 ps free on each Motif on inside edge between joinings.

FILL-IN MOTIF—With Salmon Rose ch 9, join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd—Ch 1, 16 sc in ring, join with sl st in 1st sc.

2d rnd—Ch 8, sl st in 1 lp of 5th ch from hook for a p, ch 6, p, ch 3, sl st in 6th (center) free p on 1 Motif, * ch 3, sl st back at base of last p on Fill-in Motif, ch 5, sl st in same place, ch 1, (sl st, ch 5, sl st) at base of next p, ch 3, sk 1 sc on ring, sl st in next sc, ch 8, p, (ch 6, p) 3 times, ch 3, sk 2 ps on same Motif, sl st in next p, ch 7, p, ch 6, p, ch 2, sl st in 3d free p on next Motif, ch 7, p, ch 2, sk last 4 ps made, (sl st, ch 5, sl st) at base of next p on Fill-in Motif, (ch 1, sl st at base of next p, ch 5, sl st in same place) twice, ch 3, sk 1 sc on ring, sl st in next sc, ch 8, p. ch 6, p, ch 3, sk 2 ps on same Motif, sl st in next (center) p. Repeat from * until all 4 Motifs are joined. Fasten off.

Work as many Motifs as desired, joining in same manner. Stretch and pin crochet right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

A Medley of Versatile Motifs

Etude

Etude

MATERIALS—Lily Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 10, in Cream, White or Ecru. Steel Crochet Hook Size 9.

MOTIF—(3¾” square when blocked and requires 37 yds.) Ch 8, sl st in starting st. 12 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc.

Row 2—Ch 5, dc in next sc, (ch 2, dc in next sc) 10 times, ch 2, sl st in 3d st of 1st 5-ch.

Row 3—Ch 3, 3 dc in each space, dc in each dc. Sl st in 1st 3-ch.

Row 4—Ch 10, turn, sl at in sl st, ch I, turn, * 2 sc in ring, ch 10, skip last st, then putting 1 st in each ch at, make sc, hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc and sc in bal. of ch. ** Repeat from * to **. 2 sc in ring, ch 12, skip last at, (sc, hdc, dc, 5 tr, dc, hdc and sc) in bal. of ch. Repeat from * to ** twice. 3 sc in ring, sc in next 12 sc on center circle, ch 10, turn, sl at in last sc, ch I, turn, 2 sc in ring, ch 9, sl at back in tip of last petal, ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc and sc) in 9-ch. Repeat from ** around, completing 4 groups of petals; join. Fasten off. Tack 1st and last petals together.

BORDER—Join again to this joining of petals, * (ch 10, sc in tip of next petal) 3 times, ch 10, sc in joining of next 2 petals. Repeat from * around.

Row 2—Sl st in next 10-ch, ch 3, * 9 dc in bal. of loop, dc in sc, 10 dc in next loop, 3 dc in sc, 10 dc in next loop, dc in sc, 9 dc in next loop, (dc in same loop, dc in next loop) holding the last loop of these 2 dc on hook, thread over and pull thru all 3 loops on hook at once (a Cluster). Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st 3-ch.

Row 3—Ch 8 for a tr tr, * ch 1, dtr in next 3d dc, ch 1, dtr in next 2d dc, (ch 1, tr in next 2d dc) 6 times, (ch 1, dtr in next 2d dc) twice, (ch 1, dtr, ch 1, dtr, ch 3, dtr, ch 1 and dtr) in next (corner) dc, ch 1, dtr in next dc, ch 1, dtr in next 2d dc, (ch I, tr in next 2d dc) 6 times, (ch I, dtr in next 2d dc) twice, ch 1, tr tr in next 3d (Cluster) at in angle. Repeat from * around. Join final 1-ch to 8th st of 1st 9-ch.

Row 4—2 sc in each 1-ch space around. In corner 3-chs, make sc, 3 sc in 2d at and sc in bal. Join and fasten off.

Sew motifs together with neat over-and-over stitches on wrong side.

Block to measurements given.

Symphony

MATERIALS—Lily Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 10, in Cream, White or Ecru. Steel Crochet Hook Size 9.

MOTIF—(4½” across when blocked and requires 31½ yds.) Ch 10, sl st in starting st. 16 sc in ring, sl st in back loop of 1st sc. Ch 4, 5 dc in same st, remove hook, insert it in ch st preceding these dc, catch loop and pull thru (a Popcorn st), (ch 4, a pc st in next 2d sc) 7 times. Ch 3, sl st in 1st pc st.

Row 2—5 sc in each 4-ch.

Row 3—Sl st in 1st 2 sc, ch 4, a pc st in same sc, (ch 4, a pc st in next 2d sc, ch 4, a pc st in next 3d sc) repeated around (16 pc sts). Ch 3, sl st in 1st Popcorn.

Row 4—(Sc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2 and sc) in each space.

Row 5—Sl st to center dc of 1st shell, ch 3 for a dc, (ch 6, dc in next shell) 15 times. Ch 6, sl at in 3d at of 1st 9-ch.

Row 6—Ch 1, 6 sc in each 5-ch, sc in each dc. Sl at in 1st 1-ch.

Row 7—* Ch 10, skip last at, sc in next ch st, hdc in next, 2 dc in next, I dc in next. (2 tr in next, I tr in next) twice, tr in next, sc in next 4th sc, ch 3, sc in next 3d sc. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

Row 8—Join to 7th st from end of one shell, * ch 2, sc in tip sc of next shell, (ch 4, sc in next 2d st) 3 times. Repeat from * around, making 2-ch and a dc in place of final 4-ch loop.

Row 9—* Dc in 1st 4-ch loop on next shell, (ch 3, dc in same loop) twice, (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

JOINING—Work 8 rows as for 1st motif.

Row 9—* Dc in 1st 4-ch loop on next shell, ch 3, dc in same loop, ch 2, sl st in 2d point on 1st motif, ch 2, dc back in same place as last dc, (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from *, joining to next point on 1st motif. Leave the next 2 points unattached, then join the next 2 points to 1st and 2d points on 3d motif. Continue to make and join motifs, always leaving 2 unattached points between all joinings.

FILL-IN MOTIF—(Requires 6½ yds.) Repeat Rows I and 2.

Row 3—Sl st in back loop of 1st sc, ch 1, sc in next sl, * (ch 6, sc in 5th st from hook for a p) twice, ch 2, sl st in one unattached point on one motif, ch 6, a p, ch I, dc in 1-ch between 2 previous ps, ch 5, p, ch 2, skip 1 sc on center, sc in next 4 sc, (ch 6, p) twice, ch 2, sl st in next point on same motif, ch 6, p, ch I, dc between 2 previous ps, ch 5, p, ch 2, skip 1 sc on center, sc in next 4 sc. Repeat from * 3 times, joining to remaining 3 motifs in turn. Fasten off.

Block to measurements given.

Sonata

MATERIALS—Lily Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 10, in Cream, White or Ecru. Steel Crochet Hook Size 9.

No. 1—BLOCK—(4¼” square when blocked and requires 24 yds.)

MOTIF—Ch 11, sl st in starting st, (ch 13, sl st in 11th at from hook) 3 times, ch 2, sl st at base of 1st loop.

Row 2—* In next loop make 2 sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, 5 dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, dc, hdc and 2 sc. 2 sc between loops. Repeat from * 3 times; join.

Row 3—Ch 7 and fasten up back of next petal to back loop of center-top dc, ch 7 for a dtr. * (ch 6, sc in 5th st from hook for a p, ch 2, dtr in same dc) 4 times, ch 6, dtr in center dc of next petal. Repeat from * 3 times, joining final 6-ch to 7th at of 1st loop. Fasten off.

Make a 2d motif as far as * in Row 3. (Ch 6, p, ch 2, dtr in same dc) twice, ** ch 4, sl st in corresponding p on 1st motif, ch 2, skip last 2 sts of 4-ch, sc in next st, ch 2, dtr in same dc. Repeat from **, joining to next p on 1st motif. Ch 6, dtr in next petal. Join the next 2 ps in this shell to the next 2 on 1st motif. Complete motif as before. Join a 3d motif to 2d in same way. Then join a 4th motif across 2 sides to 1st and 3d motifs, completing square. Make the 1st motif of a 2d Block, joining it by the 2d and 3d ps of I corner shell to corresponding ps on I corner of 1st Block. Complete 2d Block. Continue to make and join Blocks by the 2 ps at each corner. This leaves 6 ps unattached across each side of each Block.

Sonata

No. 2—FILET BLOCK—(3⅝” square when blocked and requires 31 yds.) Ch 9, dc in starting st, (ch 5, dc in same st) twice, ch 2, dc in next 3d st.

Row 2—Ch 3, 2 dc over bar of dc, * dc in next st, (3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc) in next 5-ch. Repeat from * twice. Dc in next st, 3 dc in next space, ch 2, dc in top of 1st 3-ch.

Row 3—Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in last 2-ch space, * dc in next 7 dc, (3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc) in corner 5-ch. Repeat from * twice. Dc in 7 dc, 3 dc in next space, ch 2, dc in top of 1st 3-ch.

Row 4—Ch 5, turn, * dc in next 13 dc, ch 2, (dc, ch 5 and dc) in 3d st of corner loop, ch 2. Repeat from * twice. Dc in next 13 dc, (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) twice.

Row 5—Ch 5, turn, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, * ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next 7 dc, ch 2, dc in next 3d dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ** ch 2, (dc, ch 5, and dc) in 3d st of corner loop, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice. Repeat from * twice and from * to **. (Ch 2, dc in next 3d st) twice.

Row 6—Ch 3 for a dc, turn, * (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) repeated to corner. Put (dc, ch 5 and dc) in 3d st of corner 5-ch. Repeat from * twice. (Ch 2, dc in next 3d st) repeated across to corner. Repeat this row 3 times.

EDGE—Ch I, turn, 2 sc in last dc, * 2 sc in next space, sc in dc, 2 sc in next space, ch 2, sl st in 1st of 6 ps on I side of a No. 1 Block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, completing p. Now, putting 1 sc in each dc and 2 sc in each space, and joining each p in turn to next p on No. 1 Block, (make 10 sc, ch 2, sl st in next p, ch 2. sl st back in last sc, completing p, 7 sc, a joined p) twice, 10 sc, a p, 4 ac, (2 sc, a p joined to joining of No. I Blocks, and 1 sc) in 3d st of corner 5-ch. Repeat from * around. Make 1 sc in final corner, sl at in 1st sc and a p. Fasten off.

Block to measurements given.

Wedgwood Doily

CLASSIC DISTINCTION MARKS THIS FAVORED ROSE DESIGN LACE DOILY

MATERIALS:

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

SMALL BALL:

J. & P. COATS—2 balls of White or Ecru, or 3 balls of any color,

OR

CLARK’S O.N.T.—4 balls of White, Ecru or any color.

BIG BALL:

J. & P. COATS—1 ball of White or Ecru.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 10 or 11.

Doily measures 16 inches in diameter.

GAUGE: 4 sps make 1 inch; 4 rows make 1 inch.

Starting at bottom of chart, ch 67.

1st row: Tr in 11th ch from hook, * ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch. Repeat from * across (15 sps). Ch 18, turn.

2nd row: Tr in 11th ch from hook, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next tr (3 sps increased) ; (ch 3, tr in next tr) 14 times; ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr (1 sp increased); (turn, ch 7, skip 3 sts of 1st ch-7, tr in next ch) twice (2 more sps increased) ; sl st across last ch. Ch 18, turn. 3rd row: Tr in 11th ch from hook, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next tr, ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in same place as last sl st, ch 3, tr in top of next tr, ch 3, tr in base of same tr, (ch 3, tr in next tr) 18 times; ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr, (turn, ch 7, skip 3 sts of 1st ch-7, tr in next ch) twice (3 sps increased at each end) ; sl st across last 3 ch. Ch 14, turn. 4th row: Inc 2 sps as before, make 7 more sps, 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr (bl over sp made), make 12 more bls, 11 sps. Ch 14, turn. 5th row: 8 sps, 3 bls, tr in next 4 tr (bl over bl made) ; make 15 more bls, 8 sps. Ch 10, turn.

Starting with 6th row, follow chart until 14th row is completed. Ch 10, turn. 15th row: 4 sps, 3 bls, 11 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 3 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, ch 1, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, tr in next tr (1 shadow sp made) ; make 2 more shadow sps, 1 sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 8 sps, 3 bls, 4 sps. Ch 10, turn. 16th row: 4 sps, 3 bls, 8 sps, 1 shadow bl, (ch 1, tr in next tr) twice (shadow bl over shadow bl made) ; make 3 more shadow his, 1 sp, 5 shadow bls, 4 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp, 6 bls, 10 sps, 3 bls, 4 sps. Ch 7, turn. Starting with 17th row, follow chart until 40th row is complete. Do not ch to turn. 41st row: Sl st across to 1st tr (1 sp decreased), ch 7, follow chart across row to within last sp, do not work over this sp. Ch 7, turn. Now follow chart to top. Do not fasten off, but work a row of sc closely around edge, keeping work flat. Join and fasten cff.

Starch lightly if desired and block to measurement given.

Variable Star Runner

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET, Large Ball, Size 20: 3 balls of White or Ecru.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
Runner measures about 11 × 24¾ inches.

GAUGE: Each motif measures 2¾ inches square.

MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 6. Join with a sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 16 sc in ring. Sl st in 1st sc. 2nd rnd: * Ch 4, skip next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. 3rd rnd: Sl st to center of 1st loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 8, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around.

4th rnd: Sl st to center of 1st loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in same loop, ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with a sl st in last sl st.

5th rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in joining, * ch 5, 5 dc in corner loop, ch 5, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in top of ch-3.

6th rnd: Ch 3, * 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 4, dc in next 2 dc. 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 4. dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in top st of ch-3. 7th rnd: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next 4 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in top st of ch-3.

8th rnd: Ch 3, * dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in next 6 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, sl st in top st of ch-3. Break off.

Make 35 more motifs. Join 4 rows of 9 motifs by working sc through both thicknesses on right side.

EDGING . . . 1st rnd: Attach thread to any corner, ch 3, * dc in each dc, 2 dc in each sp. Repeat from * around, making 5 dc in center dc of each corner. Sl st in top st of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in next 10 dc, * ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sc in next 11 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in 1st sc. Break off.

Eldorado Doily Set

MATERIALS:

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

SIZE 50

SMALL BALL:	Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.
CLARK’S O.N.T.—16 balls of White or Ecru or 22 balls of any color,	This amount is sufficient for a set consisting of a centerpiece about 14½ inches square; 4 place doilies about
OR	12 inches square; 4 bread and butter plate doilies
J. & P. COATS—11 balls of White or Ecru or 16 balls of any color.	about 7½ inches square; and 4 glass doilies about 5 inches square.
BIG BALL:	GAUGE: 6 sps or bis make 1 inch; 6 rows make 1 inch.
CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS—6 balls of White or Ecru.	CENTERPIECE . . . Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain 18 inches long (17 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row:

Dc in 8th ch from hook (sp made) * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (another sp made). Repeat from * until there are 42 sps in all, then make dc in next 12 ch (4 bls made). Make 42 sps, then cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, * ch 2, dc in next dc (sp made over sp). Repeat from * until there are 41 sps in all. Make 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl made over sp) ; ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp made over bl). Make 3 more sps, 1 bl, 41 sps. Ch 5, turn. Starting with 3rd row, follow chart to top. Do not fasten off, but work sc completely around, keeping work flat. Fasten off.

PLACE DOILIES (Make 4) . . . Starting at bottom, make a chain 15 inches long (17 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * until there are 35 sps in all; then make dc in next 6 ch (2 bls made). Make 35 sps, then cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. Starting with 2nd row, follow chart to top. Do not fasten off but work sc completely around, keeping work flat. Fasten off.

BREAD and BUTTER PLATE DOILIES (Make 4) ... Starting at bottom of chart, chain 140, and follow chart for first row, making 22 sps, 1 bl and 22 sps. Ch 5, turn. Follow chart to top but do not fasten off. Work sc around, keeping work flat. Fasten off.

GLASS DOILIES (Make 4) . . . Starting at bottom of chart, chain 98, and follow chart for 1st row, making 15 sps, 1 bl and 15 sps. Ch 5, turn. Follow chart to top, but do not fasten off. Work sc around, keeping work flat. Fasten off. Block all pieces to measurements.

Fantasy Flower Doily

MOTIF—Starting in center with Shd. Yellows ch 8, join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd—Ch 1. 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in back lp of 1st sc.

2d rnd—” Ch 4 and working in back lps around ring, 2 tr in same sc, 3 dtr in next sc, 2 tr in next sc, ch 4, sl st in same sc, sl st in next sc. Repeat from * around (4 petals). Cut 6 inches long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

3d rnd—Join Lt. Green to last tr on left side of 1 petal, * ch 5, sc in 1st tr on next petal, (ch 5, sc in next st) 6 times. Repeat from ” around, ending with ch 2 and dc in place of final ch-5 lp (28 lps).

4th rnd—* Ch 6, sk lp between petals, sc in 1st lp on next petal, (ch 5, sc in next lp) 5 times. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc in dc at end of last rnd. for final lp.

5th rnd—* Ch 10, sc in 1st ch-5 lp on next petal, (ch 5, sc in next lp) 4 times. Repeat from * around, ending as in last rnd.

6th rnd—* Ch 8, dc in center of next ch-10 lp, ch 8, sc in next ch-5 lp, (ch 5, sc in next lp) 3 times. Repeat from * around, ending as in 4th rnd.

7th rnd—* Ch 10, (dc, ch 7, dc) in next dc, ch 10, sc in next ch-5 lp, (ch 5, sc in next lp) twice. Repeat from * around, ending as in 4th rnd.

8th rnd—* Ch 11, in corner ch-7 sp make 5 tr, ch 9 and 5 tr; ch 11, sc in next ch-5 lp, ch 5, sc in next lp. Repeat from * around, ending as in 4th rnd.

9th rnd—* Ch 10, sc in middle of next ch-11 lp, ch 10, sk 2 tr, sc in next tr, ch 10, sc in center of corner ch-9 lp, ** ch 10, sk 2 tr, sc in next tr, ch 10, sc in next ch-11 lp, ch 10, sc in next ch-5 lp. Repeat from * around, join and fasten off. With Shd. Yellows, ch 5, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next (center) st of flower, (ch 4, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in center st) 3 times. Fasten off and sew on flower in center of Motif. With Green Floss, make a French Knot in center of flower, wrapping it 5 times around needle.

2d MOTIF—Repeat 9th rnd. to **, ch 5, sl st in 1st Ip on one side of 1st Motif, ch 5, sk 2 tr back on 2d Motif, sc in next tr, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sc back in next ch-11 lp on 2d Motif, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sc back in next ch-5 lp on 2d Motif, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sc back in next ch-11 lp on 2d Motif, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sk 2 tr back on 2d Motif, sc in next tr, ch 5, sl st in next lp on 1st Motif, ch 5, sc back in corner lp on 2d Motif. Finish rnd. as for 1st Motif.

Make 4 rows of 6 Motifs (or other desired size), joining adjacent sides as 2d Motif was joined to 1st Motif.

EDGE—Join Green to 1st lp on 1 side of Doily, ** (ch 10, sc in next lp) 5 times, * ch 10, tr in next (corner) sc on same Motif, tr in corner sc on next Motif, (ch 10, sc in next lp) 6 times. Repeat from * across to corner, ch 10, tr in corner sc, ch 10, sc in next lp. Repeat from ** around, join and fasten off.

2d rnd—Join Shd. Yellows to 1st ch-10 lp on 1 side of Doily, ch 1, sc in same place, * ch 1, 5 dc in same lp, ch 1, sc in same lp, ch 2, sc in next lp. Repeat from * around making 4 ch around corners between scallops. Join to 1st sc and fasten off.

Stretch and pin Doily right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

Tea Time Tray Mat

ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET, Large Ball, Size 30: 2 balls of White or Ecru.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
Tray Cover measures about 12½ × 17½ inches.

GAUGE: Each motif measures about 2½ inches square.

FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 8. Join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch I. 12 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 5, sc in joining st, sc in next 2 sc, (ch 5, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times; sl st in ch-5 sp. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, make a 2-tr cluster in first ch-5 loop—to make a 2-tr cluster, holding back on kook the last loop of each tr, make 2 tr in same place, thread over and draw through all loops on hook; ch 3, make a 3-tr cluster in same loop, ch 5, 3-tr cluster in same loop, ch 3, 3-tr cluster in same loop, * ion next loop make a 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, ch 5, 3-tr cluster, ch 3 and 3-tr cluster. Repeat from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch-4. 4th rnd: * Ch 6, in next ch-5 loop make 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, ch 5, 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, ch 6, skip I cluster, sc between next 2 clusters. Repeat from * more times. Sl st in first 4 sts of next ch-6. 5th rnd: Ch 10, * in next ch-5 loop make 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, picot—to make a picot, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook—ch 5, 3-tr cluster, picot, ch 3, 3-tr cluster; (ch 6, tr in next ch-6 loop, picot) twice; ch 6. Repeat from * 2 more times, ending with ch 9, picot, sl st in 4th st of ch-10. Break off.

SECOND MOTIF . . . Same as First Motif until the 4th rnd is complete. 5th rnd: Ch 10, in next ch-5 loop make 3-tr cluster, ch 3, 3-tr cluster, picot, ch 5, 3-tr cluster, ch 2, remove hook from loop, insert hook in corresponding picot on First Motif and draw loop through, ch 1 and complete picot—a picot joined—ch 3, 3-tr cluster in same loop as last cluster, (ch 6, tr in next loop, make a joined picot in corresponding picot on First Motif) twice; ch 6, 3-tr cluster in next ch-5 loop, ch 3, 3-tr cluster in same loop, make a joined picot in corresponding picot on First Motif. Complete as tor First Motif (no more joinings).

Join 5 rows of 7 motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.

Waltz Time Doily

ROMANTIC BEAUTY IN TRADITIONAL FILET

What You Need:
ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET
Small Ball, size 30: 4 balls.
OR
Large Ball. size 30: 1 ball.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 11.

Doily measures about 13 inches in diameter.

GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.

Starting at bottom of chart, ch 42. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 38 ch (13 bls). Ch 8, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 4 ch, dc in next dc (2 bls increased), ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp over bl made), make 11 more sps, ch 2, then make a foundation dc as follows: Thread over, insert hook in top st of turning ch and draw a loop through; thread over and draw through 1 loop—1 ch st made, to be used as a foundation st for next dc; complete dc in usual manner. Make 5 more foundation dc and 1 dc in the usual way (2 bls increased). Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, dc in next dc, make 2 sps over 2 bls, ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over and draw through I loop—1 ch st made, to be in next dc (bl over sp made), 7 sps, ch 2, foundation dc in top st of turning ch, make 2 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (1 bl increased at both ends). Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Increase 1 bl, make 8 sps, 1 bl. 1 sp, 1 bl, 8 sps, increase 1 bl. Ch 5, turn. Starting with 5th row, follow chart until 39th row is complete. Do not ch to turn at end of 39th row. 40th row: Sl st in next 3 dc, ch 3 and follow chart to within last bl (1 bl decreased at both ends). Now follow chart to top to complete doily. Fasten off.

Starch lightly and press.

There are 10 spaces between heavy lines

Lovely New

MATERIALS—Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton in
size 10 to 50. Lily Viking brand crochet hook size 7
to 14.

Pilot Wheel Motif

PILOT WHEEL MOTIF— Ch 5, making 1st st 3 times usual size, 15 dc in long st, join to next ch.

2nd Row—Ch 3, a 2-dc-Cluster in same st, ch 5, a 3-dc-Cluster in same st, (ch 4, a 3-dc-Cluster in next 4th dc, ch 5, a 3-dc-Cluster in same st) 3 times, ch 4, sl st in top of 1 st Cluster.

3rd Row—(6 sc over next loop) repeated around. Sl st in back loop of 1st sc.

4th Row—(Ch 4, sc in back loop of next 2d sc) 24 times. Sl st to center of next loop.

5th Row—Ch 3 (for a dc), (ch 3, dc in next 4-ch loop) repeated around and join to 3d st of 1st ch.

6th Row—Ch 3, (3 dc over next 3-ch, dc in next dc) repeated around and join to 1st 3-ch.

7th Row—Sl st in next 4 dc, ch 6 (for a tr), * ch 8, a 2-tr-Cluster in 7th st from hook, ch 1, sc in next 6th dc, ch 7, a 2-tr-Cluster in 1st st of 7-ch, ch 2, tr in next 6th dc. Repeat from * 7 times, joining final Cluster and 2-ch to the 6th st of 1st ch.

8th Row—Ch 6, (for a tr), * ch 10, a 3-dtr-Cluster in 9th st from hook, ch 1, tr in sc between next 2 Clusters, ch 7, a 2-tr-Cluster in 1st st of 7-ch, ch 4, sl st in top of Cluster for a p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster, sl st in tr, ch 9, a 3-dtr-Cluster in 1st st, ch 2, tr in next tr, ch 5, sl st in tr for a p. Repeat from * around, joining final Cluster and 2-ch to 6th st of 1st ch, then finish with the 5-ch p. Fasten off. Join Motifs by 2 Clusters and the one 5-ch p between them, to corresponding points on a 2d Motif, then leave the next 5-ch p free, and join to a 3d Motif by the next 2 Clusters and 5-ch p between them. At all times be careful to keep the tiny center cross true both horizontally and vertically.

FILL-IN MOTIF—(Ch 7, a 2-tr-Cluster in 1st st, a 4-ch p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster) 4 times, sl st at base of 1st Cluster. Ch 6, remove hook, insert in p at tip of next Cluster, hold 6-ch at back of Cluster, catch loop and pull thro, * ch 7, sc in 5th st from hook for a p, ch 4, sl st in free p on Motif between joinings, ch 8, p, ch 3, sc back in next Cluster, ch 8, p, ch 4, sl st in joining of Motifs, ch 8, p, ch 4, sc back in same Cluster with last sc. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off.

GARDEN MAZE MOTIF—Ch 22, dc in 7th at from hook, (ch 2, tr in next 2d st) twice, (ch 2, dtr in next 2d st) 3 times, (ch 2, tr in next 2d st) twice, (ch 2, dc in end st) 4 times. Then working down opposite side of ch, ch 2, tr in next st. ch 2, tr in next 2d st, (ch 2, dtr in next 2d st) 3 times, (ch 2, tr in next 2d st) twice, ch 2, sl st in next 5th st.

2nd Row—Ch 1, 2 sc over next 3-ch, ch 5, a 2-dc-Cluster in 1st st of 5-ch, ** ch 4, sl st in Cluster for a p, ch 4, sl st at base of Cluster, 2 sc over bal. of same end 3-ch, sc in dc, * (sc, a 5-ch p & sc) over next 2-ch, sc in next st. Repeat from * 18 times. Join to 1st 1-ch and fasten off. Make a 2d Leaf as far as **. Ch 2, sl st in p at tip of Cluster on 1st Leaf, ch 2, sl st back in Cluster, ch 4, sl st at base of Cluster, 2 sc over bal. of end 3-ch, sc in dc, * sc over next 2-ch, ch 3, sl st in last p on 1st Leaf, ch 3, sl at back in last sc, sc over same 2-ch, sc in next st. Repeat from *. (Sc, a p & sc) over next 2-ch, sc in next st, sc over next 2-ch, ch 8, sl st across in corresponding p on 1st Leaf, ch 1, 4 sc over 8-ch, ch 12, sl st in last sc. 4 sc over 8-ch, sl st under 8-ch, ch 2, sl st in last sc on Leaf, sc over same 2-ch, sc in next st. Then complete Leaf the same as 1st one and fasten off. Make 2 more Leaves and connect all 4 the same as 1st two. Join Motifs by the 12-ch loops at center of each side and by the 2 ps on each side of tip end of each Leaf.

Garden Maze Motif

Medallion Designs

Make these Medallions of fine or heavy thread and join into lovely Luncheon Sets, Table Runners, Tablecloths, Buffet Sets or odd Doilies.

Whirling Wheel Motif

WHIRLING WHEEL MOTIF—Ch 9 and join into a ring. (Ch 5, sc in ring) 12 times.

2nd Row—Sl st to center of 1st loop, * (ch 4, sc in next loop) 11 times, ch 2, hdc in next loop.

3rd Row—Repeat from *.

4th Row—(Ch 4, sc in next loop) 12 times.

5th Row—Ch 3, dc in last sc, * (ch 5, sc in 1st st of 5-ch for a p) 6 times, ch 13, sl st in last dc, ** 5 dc over next 4-ch space, dc in next sc. Repeat from * 10 times and from * to **. 4 dc over next 4-ch, sl st in 1st 3-ch. Fasten off.

6th Row—Sk the 6 ps of next loop and join to next 2d ch st, * ch 10, sk last 2 ch sts, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts, (ch 5, p) twice, ch 2, sk 6 ps of next loop, sc in next 2d ch st. Repeat from * 11 times. Fasten off. Join Motifs by 2 points to 2 points on a 2d Motif, by the next 2 points to a 3d Motif, by the next 2 points to a 4th Motif, and so on.

SHELL MOTIF—Square—Ch 18, dc in 9th st from hook, (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) 3 times. * Ch 5, turn, sk last dc, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice, ch 2, dc in next 3d st. Repeat from * twice.

1st Row—Ch 3, 2 dc over bar of last dc, * (dc in next st, 2 dc over next space) 3 times, dc in 3d st of corner 5-ch, ch 1, turn, sl st in last 4 dc, ch 11. sk 5 dc, sl st in next 4 sts. Turn, (ch 2, dc in next 2d st of 11-ch) 5 times, ch 2, sl st in next 3d dc, ** 4 dc in same corner st of 5-ch, 2 dc over bal. of corner 5-ch. Repeat from * twice and from * to **. 3 dc in same corner st of 5-ch, sl st in 1st 3-ch.

2nd Row—Ch 1, * (3 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dc) 5 times, 3 ac over next 2-ch, sc in next 2 dc in corner, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, sc in same dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * 4 times. Join. Fasten off.

3rd Row—Join again to sc at center-top of next scallop, * ch 7, sc in 5th st from hook for a p, ch 2, tr tr in p between scallops, (ch 5, sc in 1st st of 5-ch for a p, ch 1, tr tr in same p with last tr tr) 7 times, ch 6, p, ch 3, sc in sc at center-top of next scallop. Repeat from * 3 times.

4th Row—Ch 3 for a dc, * ch 5, p, ch 1, dc in next tr tr, (ch 6, p, ch 2, dc in next tr tr) 7 times, ch 5, p, ch 1, dc in sc between next 2 ps. Repeat from * around and join to 3d st of 1st loop.

5th Row—Ch 4, dc in next dc, * (ch 5, a 2-dc-Cluster in 1st st of 5-ch, ch 1, dc in next dc) 7 times, (ch 1, dc in next dc) twice. Repeat from * around, joining final 1-ch to 3d st of 1st 4-ch. Fasten off. To join Motifs, make 5th Row as follows: Ch 4, dc in next dc, * (ch 5, a Cluster in 1st st. ch 1, dc in next dc) * twice, ** ch 7, sl st in the corresponding dc on 2d Motif, ch 7, sl st back in last dc, ** (ch 5. a Cluster in 1st st, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 4, sl st in next dc on 2d Motif, ch 4, sl st back in dc) twice. Repeat from * to *, from ** to **, and from * to * twice. (Ch 1, 1 dc in next dc) twice. Continue around in same way to join to further Motifs.

FILL-IN MOTIF—Repeat Motif thro the 1st Row.

2nd Row—* (3 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dc) 3 times, ch 6, p, ch 5, p, ch 3, sl st in center of 7-ch joining of Motifs, ch 7, p, ch 5, p, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, (3 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dc) twice, 3 sc over next 2-ch, sc in next 2 dc, ch 7, p, (ch 5, p) twice, ch 3, sl st in center dc on side of Motif, ch 7, p, (ch 5, p) twice, ch 2, sc back in same dc with last sc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off.

Shell Motif

Peacock Buffet Scarf

DAISY MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Art. 65: 2¼ skeins White, Size 20; or

LILY MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON (big balls), Art. 36: 2 balls White, Size 20; or

LILY MERCROCHET MERCERIZED COTTON, Art. 161: 3 balls White, Size 20.

No. 12 Steel Crochet Hook.

Gauge: 5 rows - 1 inch; 5 sps or blks - 1 inch.

Work tightly for best results.

SCARF— (16% × 26 inches): Ch 250.

Row 1: Starting at A on Chart, sk 4 ch, dc in next 21 ch (7 blks), (ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch) 5 times (5 sps), continue with 7 blks, 5 sps, (8 blks, 5 sps) 3 times, 7 blks, 5 sps and 7 blks. Mark right side of this row as right side of Scarf.

Row 2: Ch 30, turn, sk 4 ch, dc in next 12 ch, (ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch) 4 times, dc in next 2 ch. dc in next dc, (4 blks, 4 sps and 1 blk added) continue with 7 blks, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (1 blk), 3 sps, 9 blks and follow Chart across. At end, to add 1 blk, Y O, insert hook in same st where last dc was made, Y O and draw thru 1 1p tightly (a 1-ch), (Y O and draw thru 2 lps) twice to complete dc. * Y O, insert hook in 1-ch made at base of last dc, Y O and draw thru 1 lp (a 1-ch), (Y O and draw thru 2 1ps) twice, ** repeat from * once (3 dc added). Ch 5, dc in 1-ch at base of last dc, (ch 5, turn, dc in 3d st of last ch-5) 3 times (4 added sps) ; Y O, turn, insert hook in 3d st of last ch-5, Y O and draw thru 1 lp (a 1-ch), (Y O and draw thru 2 lps) twice. Repeat from * to ** 11 times (4 added blks).

Row 3: Ch 12, turn, sk 4 ch, dc in next 8 ch (3 added blks), dc in next dc, 5 blks, 2 sps, 2 blks and follow Chart across, adding 9 dc at end for 3 added blks.

Row 4: Ch 9, turn, sk 4 ch, dc in next 5 ch (2 added blks), dc in next dc, 3 blks, 4 sps, 2 blks, 1 sp and follow Chart across, adding 6 dc at end for 2 added blks.

Row 5: Ch 6, turn, sk 4 ch, dc in next 2 ch (1 added blk), dc in next dc, 2 blks, 5 sps, 1 blk, 1 sp and follow Chart across, adding 3 dc at end for 1 added blk.

Row 6: Working even, ch 3, turn, holding back the last lp of each dc on hook make dc in 1st 2 dc, Y O and draw thru all 3 lps on hook at same time (Cluster-dec), dc in next 5 dc (2 blks), follow Chart across to end.

Row 7: Start as in Row 6.

Row 8: Ch 5, turn, sk 3 dc, dc in next dc (1 sp). Follow Chart across.

Row 9: Start and end as in Row 3.

Rows 10, 11 & 12: Start and end as in Row 5.

Row 13: Start as in Row 6.

Row 14: Start and end as in Row 5.

Rows 15, 16 & 17: Start as in Row 6.

Row 18: Start as in Row 8.

Rows 19, 20 & 21: Start and end as in Row 5. Starting as in Row 6, continue thru Row 24.

Row 25: Ch 3, turn, 2 blks, 12 sps, 1 blk, 1 sp, 4 blks, 8 sps, 6 blks, (ch 3, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc) 32 times (32 Lacet Sts), 6 blks and complete row.

Row 26: Ch 3, turn, 2 blks, 1 sp, 1 blk, 10 sps, 1 blk, 11 sps, 5 blks, 1 sp, ch 5, sk 5 dc, dc in next dc, (ch 5, dc in next dc) 32 times, ch 5, sk 5 dc, dc in next dc (34 long sps), 1 sp, 5 blks and complete row.

Row 27: Ch 3, turn, 2 blks, 2 sps, 1 blk, 4 sps, 3 blks, 2 sps, 1 blk, 10 sps, 3 blks, make 2 Lacet Sts, ch 3, sc in next long sp, ch 3, dc in next dc (a 3d Lacet St), ch 5, dc in next dc, 30 Lacet Sts, 1 long sp, 3 Lacet Sts, 3 blks and complete row.

Row 28: Ch 5, turn, sk 3 dc, dc in next dc, 4 blks, (3 sps, 1 blk) twice, 1 sp, (1 blk, 4 sps) twice, 2 blks, 4 long sps, 3 dc in next long sp, ch 2, dc in next dc (1 blk and 1 sp made), complete row as in Chart. Follow Chart thru Row 65.

Next Rows: To decrease at beg. of rows, ch 1, turn, sk 1st dc, sl st in each dc to where next row starts, ch 3 to start next blk or ch 5 to start next sp. Continue thru Row 83. Fasten off.

Stretch and pin right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

Star-and-Mesh Table Scarf

STAR SQUARE

1st row: Ch 8, sl st in ring, ch 3, 15 dc in ring, sl st in top of ch 3.

2nd row: Ch 5, 1 dc next dc, * ch 2, 1 dc next dc, repeat from * 13 times, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 5.

3rd row: * ch 13, sk 1 ch, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 4 tr c on ch, sk 2 M of 2nd row, sl st next dc, (this forms 1st petal) repeat from * 7 more times, making 8 petals.

4th row: 1 sl st next 13 sts on side of 1st petal, * ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc next 12 sts on other side of petal, 1 sc next 7 sts of 2nd petal, ch 7, sl st in 4th ch from hook to form p, ch 4, sl st in 7th sc on side of 1st petal, sk 1 ch, 1 sl st next 4 ch, p, 1 sl st next 3 sts, sl st in start of ch 7, 1 sc next 6 sts to point of same petal, ** ch 11, sl st in 4th ch from hook, (p) ch 8, sl st in point of 1st petal, sk 1 ch, 1 sl st next 8 ch, p, 1 sl st next 7 ch, sl st in last sc of 2nd petal, *** (this forms 2 bars between 1st and 2nd petal) repeat from * to ** to form 1 bar between 2nd and 3rd petal, repeat from * to *** 3 more times.

5th row: * ch 25, 1 sc in top of next petal, ch 13, I sc in top of next petal, repeat from * 3 more times.

6th row: Ch 1, 1 sc next 12 sts * 3 sc next st (corner), 1 sc next 39 sts, repeat from * 2 more times, 3 sc next st, 1 sc next 27 sts, sl st next st.

7th row: Ch 1, , (take up back thread of st) I sc each st all around, 3 sc in corner sts, end off.

MESH SQUARE

1st row: Ch 41, I sc in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 7, sk 3 ch, 1 sc next ch, repeat from * 9 more times, turn.

2nd row: Ch 6, 1 sc in center of 1st ch loop, * ch 3, 1 sc center next loop, repeat from * 8 more times, ch 2, I tr c over sc of 1st row, turn.

3rd row: * ch 7, I sc center of ch 3, repeat from * 8 more times, ch 7, I sc 3rd ch of last ch loop, turn.

4th row: Ch 6, 1 sc center of 1st ch loop, * ch 3, I sc center next loop, repeat from * 8 more times, ch 2, 1 tr c over tr c of 3rd row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 6 more times. Start work around the square motif, 5 sc over each tr c, 1 sc in corner st, 4 sc over each ch sp, repeat around.

Last row: (Take up back thread of st) 1 sc each st all around, 3 sc in corner st, end off.

Join alternately star and mesh squares as shown. Cut linen to fit center allowing enough for a hemstitched hem if desired, then join to crochet with an overcasting stitch. Finish edge of scarf with I row of sc all around, making a picot every fifth stitch.

This scarf takes 7 balls of Royal Society Cordichet size 20.

Stunning chair sets, buffet sets, etc., can easily be made with these two motifs by arranging them in various ways.

Round Rose Doily

Finished about 20″ in Diameter

Use Royal Society Cordichet #30 in White or Ecru, 5 balls.

Crochet Hook #9.

M: Mesh.

Start with 15 ch at “A”, 1 dc in 9th ch from hook, * ch 2, sk 2 (1 M), 1 dc next ch, repeat from *. Turn, ch 5, 1 dc next dc, 2 M, turn, ch 11, 1 dc in 9th ch from hook, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc (this increases 2 M at start of row) I M, 2 dc in M, I dc in next dc (1 Bl), 1 M, ch 5, 1 dc in same st as last dc, turn, ch 5, 1 dc in 3rd st of ch 5 following M. (This increases 2 M on end of row.)

To increase 1 M at start of row—ch 8, 1 dc in 1st ch. To increase 1 M at end of row—ch 2, I d tr c in same st as last dc.

To increase a number of M at start of row—add 3 ch to 1st 8 ch for each mesh required, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sk 2, 1 dc in next ch, etc.

To increase a number of M at end of row—* ch 5, I dc in same st as last dc, (1 st M) turn, ch 5, 1 dc in 3rd ch, of ch 5 (2nd M), repeat from * as many even M as required, say, 4-6 or 8.

When M required are odd numbers, say, 3-5 or 7, finish last mesh with ch 2, 1 d tr c in same st as last dc. Follow diagram for pattern, spaces indicate meshes (M), crosses indicate blocks (Bl).

Sunburst Runner

MATERIALS: 3 balls Cynthia Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size 20, White or Ecru.

Milward’s Crochet Hook No. 10.

Buy Sufficient Thread at one time.

FIRST MOTIF—Wind thread around index finger 4 times. 1st round: 48 S C in ring and join round with slip st. 2nd round: * ch 20, skip 1 S C,

1 S C in next S C, repeat from * 23 times, ch 10. 3rd round: 1 S C in first 20-ch loop, * ch 5, 1 S C in next loop, repeat from * 22 times, ch 5, 1 S C in first S C of round. 4th round: * ch 5, 1 S C in 5-ch loop, repeat from * 23 times. 5th round: * ch 6, 1 S C in next loop, repeat from * 23 times. 6th round: * ch 7, 1 S C in next loop, repeat from * 23 times, break thread.

Work SECOND MOTIF the same.

THIRD MOTIF—1st to 5th rounds, inclusive: work the same as First Motif. 6th round: * ch 3, slip st in center st of loop of First Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop of Third Motif. Repeat from * twice. ** Ch 7, 1 S C in next loop of Third Motif, repeat from ** twice, repeat from * once, joining to Second Motif. Ch 7, 1 S C in next loop 12 times more (end of round). Break thread.

FOURTH MOTIF—1st to 5th rounds, inclusive: work the same as First Motif. 6th round: Ch 3, sl st in center st of 6th loop of Second Motif (from last loop attached), ch 3, 1 S C in next loop of Fourth Motif, * ch 3, 1 sl st in center st of next loop of Second Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop of Fourth Motif, repeat from * once. ** Ch 7, 1 S C in next loop of Fourth Motif, repeat from ** twice, ch 3, sl st in center st of 4th loop from last attached loop of First Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop of Fourth Motif, ch 3, sl st in 5th loop of First Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop, ch 3, sl st in 6th loop of First Motif, ch 3, 1 S C in next loop, *** ch 7, 1 S C in next loop, repeat from *** to end of round.

SMALL MOTIF to be fitted in space between large motifs. Wind thread 4 times around index finger. 1st round: 36 S C in ring and join round with slip st. 2nd round: Ch 6, sl st in center st of loop of First Motif, * ch 6, skip 2 S C, 1 S C in next st, ch 6, sl st in center st of next loop, repeat from * ten times, ch 6, skip 2 S C, 1 sl st in next st, break thread.

EDGING: Starting at center of loop,* * ch 5, 1DC in next loop, * ch 4, 1 sl st in last D C to form a picot, 1 D C in same loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, 1 S C in next loop. Repeat from ** to end of round.

Checks-with-a-Delicate-Air Doily Set

MATERIALS—DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size 50, in White, Cream or Ecru:—2—balls for Centerpiece (14” square), 4-Place Mats (12” × 18½”), and 4-Glass Doilies (4½” square). Crochet hook size 14, ½-yd. linen.

MOTIF—Ch 10, sl st in 1st st. Ch 5, and working over starting end of thread, 1 dc in ring, (ch 5, dc in ring, ch 2, dc in ring) 3 times, ch 2, dc in 3d st of 1st 5-ch. ROW 2—Ch 1, turn, 4 sc in 1st sp, * 1 sc in next dc, 1 sc in next sp, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, 1 sc in same sp, 1 sc in next dc, 7 sc in corner sp. Repeat from * around.

End with 3 sc, sl st in 11p of 1st sc. ROW 3—* (Ch 6, sl st in 11p of 5th ch st from hook for a p) 5 times, ch 2, sc in center st at next corner. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st instead of sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten securely on back.

2d MOTIF—Repeat thru 3 p-loops of Row 3. For 4th p-lp; (ch 6, p) twice, ch 4, sl st in a corner p on 1st motif, ch 2, sk last 2 sts of 4-ch, sl st back in next st (to complete p), (ch 6, p) twice, ch 2, sl st in next corner and fasten off. Continue to make and join motifs by corner ps.

CENTERPIECE—Join 44 motifs into a square for outside row, 12 on each side. Join 36 in a row inside this square, then fill out each inside corner with 6 motifs, leaving a square opening in center. Stretch and pin right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth. Cut linen square ½” larger than center opening and hem to fit. Sew lace to linen.

PLACE MAT—Join 4 rows of 10 motifs each for each end. Connect each end of these rectangles with a row of 8 motifs. Then fill out each inside corner with 6 motifs. Finish as for Centerpiece.

GLASS DOILY—Make and join 16 motifs into a square, 4 on each side.

Fair-and-Square Vanity Set

MATERIALS—1-skein Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size 20, in White; Sil-Tone Mercerized Crochet Cotton:—1-ball each Peach and Aqua Green (or other colors). Crochet hook size 9.

LACY BLOCK—In White, ch 6, sl st in 1st st. Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc. ROW 2—Ch 5, (dc, ch 2, dc) in same st, * ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc) in next 2d sc. Repeat from * twice. Ch 2, sl st in 3d st of 1st 5-ch, sc in next sp.

ROW 3—* Ch 12, sc in next sp, ch 6, tr in next sp, ch 6, sc in next sp. Repeat from * twice. Ch 12, sc in next sp, ch 6 (tr in next sp and tr in 1st sc) worked off together into one st. ROW 4—* Ch 4, tr in 4th st of 12-ch lp, (ch 5, sc in 5th ch st from hook for a p, ch 1, tr in next st) 5 times, ch 4, sc in next tr. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off. LEAVES—In Green, * ch 7, a 2-dc-Cluster in 5th st from hook, ch 3, sl st in Cluster for a p, ch 4, sl st at base of Cluster. Repeat from * 3 times, sl st in starting st. Fasten off. Sew on Block center. FLOWER—In Peach, ch 8, sl st in 1st st, (ch 7, sl st in same 1st st) 5 times. Fasten off. Sew on center of leaves. Make a Green French Knot in flower center. Make required no. of Lacy Blocks, then join alternately to Filet Blocks by the ps on the latter.

FILET BLOCK—In White, ch 12, sl st in 1st st. Ch 3, 3 dc in ring, (ch 5, 4 dc in ring) 3 times, ch 2, dc in 1st 3-ch. ROW 2—Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in 2-ch, * dc in next 4 dc, (3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc) in corner lp. Repeat from * twice. Dc in next 4 dc, 3 dc in next sp, ch 2, dc in 1st 3-ch. ROW 3 —Ch 5, turn, dc in next dc, * ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next 3d dc, ** ch 2, (dc, ch 5 and dc) in 3d st of corner 5-ch, ch 2, dc in next dc. Repeat from * twice and from * to **. Ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3d st. ROW 4—Ch 5, turn, dc in next dc. Work six 2-ch sps across to corner st. (Ch 5, dc in same corner st, work 7 sps across to corner st) 3 times. Ch 5, sl st in 3d st of 1st 5-ch. ROW 5—Ch 1, * 1 sc in next sp, ch 3 and leaving corner p on Lacy Block free, sl st in next p, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 1 sc in same sp, 1 sc in dc. ** Repeat from * to ** once, joining to next p on side of Lacy Blocks, (2 sc in next sp, 1 sc in dc) 3 times. Repeat from * to ** twice, joining to remaining 2 ps on side of Lacy Block, 3 sc in corner sp, ch 3, sl st in corner p of a Filet block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 2 sc in same sp, 1 sc In dc. Repeat from * around, joining to other Lacy Blocks in turn. Fasten off.

LARGE DOILY—Make 18 Filet Blocks and 17 Lacy Blocks. With a Filet Block in each corner, make doily 5 Blocks wide by 7 long.

SMALL DOILY—Make 8 Filet Blocks and 7 Lacy Blocks Join 3 Blocks wide and 5 long. Make 2 Doilies.

Stretch and pin Doilies right-side-down in true shape Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

Eagle and Motto Runner

GALLANTLY PICTURED IN FINE FILET

What You Need:
ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET
Small Ball, size 50: 10 balls.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.

GAUGE: 9 sps make 2 inches; 9 rows make 2 inches.

Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain 20 inches long (18 ch sts to an inch). 1st row: Tr in 5th ch from hook, tr in next 3 ch (1 bl made): * (ch 1, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) 4 times (2 shadow sps made); (ch 3, sk 3 ch, tr in next ch) twice (2 sps made); tr in next 8 ch. Repeat from * 5 more times; 2 shadow sps, (2 sps, 2 shadow sps, 2 bls) 6 times; 2 sps, 2 shadow sps, 1 bl. Cut off remaining ch. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Sk next tr, tr in next tr, ch 1, sk next tr, tr in next tr (shadow sp over bl made); (ch 1, tr in next tr) 4 times (2 shadow sps over 2 shadow sps made); (ch 3, tr in next tr) twice (2 sps over 2 sps made); * tr in next 8 tr (2 bls over 2 bls made); make 2 shadow sps, 2 sps. Repeat from * 5 more times; 2 shadow sps, (2 bls, 2 sps, 2 shadow sps) 6 times; 1 shadow sp. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 3 shadow sps, (2 sps, 2 bls, 2 shadow sps) 6 times; 2 sps, (2 shadow sps, 2 bls, 2 sps) 6 times; 3 shadow sps. Ch 7, turn. 4th row: Sk next tr, tr in next tr, (ch 3, sk next tr, tr in next tr) twice (3 sps over 3 shadow sps made); (2 sps, 2 bls, 2 shadow sps) 6 times; 2 sps, (2 shadow sps, 2 bls, 2 sps) 6 times; 3 sps. Ch 7, turn.

There are 10 spaces between heavy lines

5th row: 4 sps, ch 1, tr in sp, ch 1, tr in next tr (shadow sp over sp made); make 71 more shadow sps, 4 sps. Ch 4, turn. 6th row: (3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr) 4 times (4 bls over 4 sps made); 1 shadow sp, 70 sps, I shadow sp, 4 bls. Ch 4, turn. Starting with the 7th row, follow chart until l2th row is completed. Ch 4, turn. 13th row: 4 bls, 1 shadow sp, 57 sps, 1 bl, ch 3. sk 3 tr, tr in next tr (sp over bl made): 12 sps, 1 shadow sp, 4 bls. Ch 5, turn. Starting with the 14th row, follow chart until 21st row is completed. Ch 7, turn. 22nd row: 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 9 sps, 1 shadow sp, 7 sps, 1 bl, 9 sps, 4 shadow sps, 1 sp, (tr in next sp, tr in next tr) 4 times (2 bls over 2 shadow sps made); 2 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 4 shadow sps, 17 sps, (shadow sp, 9 sps, 1 shadow sp. 4 sps. Ch 7, turn. Starting with the 23rd row, follow chart to top. You have now worked 7 rows of the standard of corresponding design. Reverse chart and, starting with the row marked “X”, work back to 1st row to complete design. Fasten off.

Starch lightly and press.

18 × 44 INCHES

Daisy Chair Set

Materials: 3 balls CYNTHIA Mercerized Crochet

Cotton, Size 20, White or Ecru. Boye Steel Crochet

Hook No. 8.

When completed the chair back measures approx. 12 inches across and each arm piece 6 × 12 inches.

CHAIR BACK—LARGE MOTIF

Ch 12, join with slip st to form ring.

1st round: Ch 3, 35 D C in ring, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3 (36 D C).

2nd round: Ch 5, skip 1 D C, D C in next D C, * ch 2, skip 1 D C, D C in next D C, repeat from * 15 times, ch 2, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 5 (18 sps).

3rd round: * Ch 3, slip st in next D C, ch 11, turn, S C in 1st ch from hook, 1 D C in each of next 9 sts of ch, D C in slip st, slip st in next D C, repeat from * 8 times (9 petals), join last petal with slip st in 1st st of ch 3.

4th round: * DC in each of 9 sts on other side of ch, 1 S C in next st, 1 S C in turning st at tip of petal, 1 S C in S C on other side of petal, 1 S C in each of next 10 D C, repeat from * around each petal, join with slip st in 1st D C. Slip st to tip of 1st petal. 5th round: * 1 S C in tip of petal, ch 4, slip st in 3rd ch from hook (picot), ch 4, slip st in 3rd ch from hook (2nd picot), ch 1, skip 1 S C on side of petal, 1 D C in next S C, 1 D C in 2nd D C from tip of next petal, work 2 picots, ch 1, repeat from * 8 times, join with slip st in 1st S C and fasten off.

Complete 5th round on 1st motif only, join other motifs on 5th round as follows:

1st strip: S C in tip of 1st petal, work 2 picots, ch 1, D C in 2nd S C from tip, D C in 2nd D C from tip of next petal, picot, ch 4, join with slip st in picot at right of a petal on adjacent motif, slip st in 3rd st from hook to complete picot, ch 1, 1 S C in tip of petal, work 2 picots, ch 1, D C in 2nd S C from tip, D C in 2nd D C from tip of next petal, ch 4, skip 2 picots on adjacent motif, join with slip st in next picot, slip st in 3rd ch from hook, complete round without further joinings.

2nd strip: 1 S C in tip of 1st petal, work 2 picots, ch 1, D C in 2nd S C from tip, D C in 2nd D C from tip of next petal, work 1 picot, ch 4, join with slip st in the 12th picot before joining of 1st and 2nd motifs on 1st strip, complete picot, ch 1, S C in tip of petal, ch 4, join to next picot on adjacent motif, work picot, ch 1, D C in 2nd S C from tip, D C in 2nd DC from tip of next petal, work picot, skip next 2 picots on adjacent motif, join in same manner to each of next 2 picots, complete round without further joinings. Join each of next 3 motifs to adjacent motifs in same manner, work 20 more picots of 5th round, join next picot to corresponding picot on preceding motif in 2nd strip, skip 2 picots on adjacent motif, join to next picot and complete round. There will be 6 free picots on each motif between joinings. Join motifs in 3rd and 5th strips same as motifs in 1st strip, joining 1 petal only on each side to corresponding petal on adjacent motif. Join motifs in 4th strip same as motifs in 2nd strip, joining 2 petals to corresponding petals on adjacent motif in 3rd strip and 1 petal only to preceding motif in strip.

FILL-IN-MOTIF

Ch 12, join with slip st to form ring.

1st round: Ch 3, 31 D C in ring, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3 (32 D C).

2nd round: Ch 4, skip 2 free picots on a large motif, join with slip st in next picot, ch 4, skip 3 D C in ring, slip st in next D C, ch 4, join to next free picot on large motif, ch 4, skip 3 D C in ring, slip st in next D C, * ch 4, skip 2 free picots on large motif and 2 free picots on next large motif, join to next free picot, ch 4, skip 3 D C in ring, slip st in next D C, ch 4, join to next free picot, ch 4, skip 3 D C in ring, slip st in next D C, repeat from * twice, join and fasten off.

ARM PIECE

Work same as 1st and 2nd strips of Chair Back.

Snowflake Chair Set

Materials: 2 Balls CYNTHIA Mercerized Crochet Cotton, White or Ecru, Size 10. Boye Steel Crochet
Hook, No. 8.

When completed the chair back measures approx.
10 × 12½ inches and each arm piece 5½ × 10 inches.
Large motif should measure 3 inches in diameter.

CHAIR BACK—LARGE MOTIF

Ch 8, join with slip st to form ring. 1st round: Ch 4 (to count as 1 D C and ch 1), * 1 D C in ring, ch 1, repeat from * 10 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 4 (12 DC). 2nd round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 DC and ch 2), * 1 DC in next D C, ch 2, repeat from * 10 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 5 (12 spaces). 3rd round: Ch 14 (to count as 1 DC and ch 11), * 1 D C in next D C, ch 11, repeat from * 10 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 14 (12 loops). 4th round: Slip st over to center (6th st) of 1st loop, ch 2, skip 2 sts, thread over hook 3 times, insert hook in next (9th) st of loop and work 1 DC as follows: draw thread through, thread over hook and draw through 2 loops, thread over a second time and draw through 2 loops (3 loops remaining on hook), thread over hook again, insert hook in 3rd st of next loop, draw thread through (5 loops on hook), thread over hook and take off 2 loops at a time 4 times (2 spaces made), ch 5, 1 D C in top of D C (between the first 2 spaces), ch 2, slip st in center (6th st) of second loop (this completes first point of 4 spaces), * ch 2, skip 2 sts, thread over hook 3 times, insert hook in next (9th) st of loop, work 1 D C same as D C in preceding loop, (3 loops remaining on hook), thread over hook, insert hook in 3rd st of next loop, thread over and take off 2 loops at a time 4 times, ch 5, 1 D C in top of DC (between the first 2 spaces), ch 2, slip st in 6th st of next loop, repeat from * 10 times, join with slip st in slip st at beginning of round and fasten off. This completes 1 motif.

Make 17 more motifs. Place them in position as in illustration, having 5 motifs in each of 1st 3 rows and 3 motifs in 4th row; sew 2 points of each motif to corresponding 2 points on adjacent motifs, or join on 4th round as follows: after completing 1st 2 spaces of a point, ch 2, join with slip st to corresponding point on adjacent motif, ch 2, and complete point; continue joining 2 points of each motif to corresponding 2 points on adjacent motifs.

It’s so lovely I’m going to add more motifs to form a tablecloth

FILL IN MOTIF

Ch 6, join with slip st to form ring. 1st round: Ch 3, 1 D C in ring, ch 2, join with slip st to free point on motif, ch 2, slip st in D C just made, ch 2, 2 D C in ring, ch 4, slip st in 1st st of ch (picot), * 2 D C in ring, join in same way to next free point, 2 D C in ring, a ch-4 picot, repeat from * twice, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3 and fasten off. This completes fill-in motif that joins one group of motifs. Fill in all spaces in same way.

ARM PIECES

Make 7 motifs as for chair back and join, having 2 motifs in each of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd rows and 1 motif on the 4th row. Work fill-in motifs in spaces between the 1st and 2nd rows, and the 2nd and 3rd rows, place motif on 4th row between the 2 motifs on 3rd row and omit fill-in.

Cluny Runner

Size 15 × 48

Materials Required—AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” or “GEM” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON Size 20, White, Ecru, Dark Cream or Dark Linen.

4—300 Yard Balls.
Steel Crochet Hook Number 11 or 12.
Each Motif Measures About 3¾ Inches.
40 Motifs (4 × 10) Are Required for Scarf Illustrated.

LARGE MOTIF. Ch 7, join to form a ring, ch 9, tr c into ring, * ch 4, tr c into ring, repeat from * 5 times, ch 4, sl st into 5th st of ch to join.

2nd Row. Ch I and work 5 s c in each loop, join.

3rd Row. Ch 6 and work a 2 tr c cluster st in 5th st from hook (cluster st, thread over twice, insert in st and work off all loops but one, thread over twice, insert in same space and work off all loops 2 at a time), ch 6, one 2 tr c cluster st in 5th st from hook, ch 1, s c over next tr c, repeat from beginning all around.

4th Row. Ch 11, * one 2 tr c cluster st in 5th st from hook, ch 1, tr c in ch I between next 2 cluster sts, ch 5, sl st in tr c just made, ch 6, one 2 tr c cluster st in 5th st from hook, ch l, d tr c in s c between next 2 cluster sts, ch 6, repeat from * all around, sl st into 5th st of ch to join.

5th Row. Ch 12, ** one 3 tr c cluster st in next 5 ch loop, * ch 4, one 3 tr c cluster st in same loop, repeat from * ch 6, tr c in d tr c, ch 6 and repeat from ** all around joining row in 6th st of ch 12.

6th Row. Ch 10, * d c over 1st cluster st, ch 5, d c over next cluster st, ch 5, d c over next cluster st, ch 5, tr c in tr c, ch 5, repeat from * around joining row in 5th st of ch 10.

7th Row. Ch 1, * 3 s c over loop, ch 5, 3 s c over same loop, repeat from * all around, break thread.

Join motifs together in last row as follows, 3 s c over loop, ch 5, 3 s c over same loop, * 3 s c over next loop, ch 2, sl st in corresponding picot of 1st motif, ch 2, 3 s c over same loop, repeat from * 3 times then work 3 s c, picot, 3 s c in each remaining loop of 2nd motif. Join 3rd motif to 2nd motif in same manner leaving 4 picots free between joinings. Join 4th motif to 1st and 3rd motif. SMALL MOTIF. Ch 12, join to form a ring, ch 4, one 2 tr c cluster st into ring, ch 5, sl st into 2nd picot of large motif, ch 5, one 3 tr c cluster st into ring, ch 5, sl st into next picot of large motif, ch 5, one 3 tr c cluster st into ring, * ch 5, sl st in 2nd picot of next large motif, ch 5, one 3 tr c cluster st into ring, ch 5, sl st in next picot of motif, ch 5, cluster st into ring, repeat from * all around joining last ch in 1st cluster st made.

Roses in Bloom Centerpiece

Centerpiece measures about 30 inches in diameter.

MATERIALS:

CLARK’S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30:

SMALL BALL:

CLARK’S O.N.T.—12 balls of White or Ecru, or 15 balls of any color.

Steel Crochet Hook No. 10 or 11.

GAUGE: 5 sps measure 1 inch; 5 rows measure 1 inch.

There are 10 spaces between heavy lines

Starting at bottom of chart, ch 32 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 8 times. Ch 10, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, dc in next dc (2 sps increased at beginning of row) ; ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over sp made) ; (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 7 times (7 bls over 7 sps made) ; ch 2, skip 2 sts of turning chain, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5 (2 sps increased at end of row). Ch 10, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, dc in top of next dc, ch 2, dc in base of same dc, make 2 bis, dc in next 21 dc (7 bls over 7 bls made); make 2 bls, ch 2, skip 2 sts of turning chain, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5 (2 sps increased at each end of row). Ch 46, turn. 4th row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 12 times; ch 2, dc in top of next dc, make 4 bls, (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 9 times (9 sps over 9 bls made); make 3 bls, 2 dc in next sp, dc in 5th st of turning chain, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; (ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5) 13 times (14 sps increased at both ends of row). Ch 10, turn. 5th row: Inc 2 sps, make 6 bls, 6 sps, 4 bls, 3 sps, 7 bls, 3 sps, 4 bls, 6 sps, 6 bls, inc 2 sps. Ch 7, turn. 6th row: Dc in top of next dc, make 10 bls, 3 sps, 3 bls, 4 sps, 9 bls, 4 sps, 3 bls, 3 sps, 10 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; turn, sl st to 3rd st of last ch-5 (1 sp increased at both ends). Ch 7, turn.

Note: Chart shows one quarter of design. To make second half of each row, omit the center sp or bl, as the case may be, and follow chart back to the beginning of row. Starting with 7th row follow chart to the top. Reverse chart and, omitting last row, follow chart back until the 79th row has been completed. 80th row: SI st across 2 ch, sl st in next dc, ch 5 and follow chart across to last sp, do not work over last sp (1 sp decreased at both ends). Ch 5, turn. Now follow chart back to 1st row. Do not fasten off but work sc evenly around edge, keeping work flat. Fasten off. Starch lightly and block to measurement.