TABLECLOTHS, LUNCHEON SETS AND PLACEMATS
Filet Tray Mat
ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET,
Small Ball, Size 50: 3 balls of White only.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.
⅓ yard of white linen.
Tray Cover measures 13 × 18 inches.
GAUGE: 6 sps measure 1 inch; 6 rows measure 1 inch.
Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain 15 inches long (18 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across until there are 77 sps. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (sp made over sp), ch 2, dc in next dc (another sp made over sp); (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc—bl made over sp) 3 times; 21 sps, 4 bis, 17 sps, 4 bls, 21 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 2 sps, dc in next 9 dc (3 bls made over 3 bls); I more bl, 18 sps, 2 bls, (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc—sp made over bl) twice; 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, 13 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 18 sps, 4 bls, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. Follow chart from the 4th row until 21 rows are complete. 22nd row: 3 sps, 4 bis, (1 sp, 5 bis) twice; 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. Starting at the 23rd row follow chart to the 64th row incl. Now complete this side by working from the 44th row back to the 22nd row incl. Break off. Attach thread to opposite side and work to correspond. Ch 105 at end of last row. Break off: Sew end of ch-105 to inner edge of first side. Complete other end by working the 21st to 1st rows incl. Work a row of sc around all edges, keeping work flat. Join and break off. Sew lace to linen.
Fern Tablecloth
Materials: 19 Balls CYNTHIA Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size 30, White or Ecru. Boye Steel Crochet Hook No. 11 or 12.
252 Large Motifs and 221 Small Motifs will make a tablecloth approximately 56 inches by 72 inches. Each large Motif should measure 4 inches.
LARGE MOTIF
Ch 7, join with slip st to form a ring.
1st round: Ch 3, 15 D C in ring, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 3 (16 D C, counting beginning ch 3).
2nd round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 D C and ch 2), * 1 D C in next D C, ch 2, repeat from * 14 times, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 5 (16 spaces).
3rd round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 D C and ch 2), 2 D C in next D C, ch 2, 2 D C in same st, ch 2, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 2, 2 D C in next D C, ch 2, 2 D C in same st, ch 2, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 5 (8 groups).
4th round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 D C and ch 2), 3 D C in 1st ch-2 space of first group, ch 2, 3 D C in same space, ch 2, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 2, 3 D C in ch-2 space of next group, ch 2, 3 D C in same space, ch 2, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 5.
5th round: Ch 6 (to count as 1 D C and ch 3), 4 D C in first ch-2 space of first group, ch 2, 4 D C in same space, ch 3, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 3, 4 D C in ch-2 space of next group, ch 2, 4 D C in same space, ch 3, repeat from * 6 times, join in 3rd ch of ch 6.
6th round: Ch 7 (to count as 1 D C and ch 4), 4 D C in first ch-2 space, ch 2, 4 D C in same space, ch 4, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 4, 4 D C in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 4 D C in same space, ch 4, repeat from * 6 times, join in 3rd ch of ch 7.
7th round: Ch 8 (to count as 1 D C and ch 5), 5 D C in first ch-2 space, ch 2, 5 D C in same space, ch 5, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 5, 5 D C in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 5 D C in same space, ch 5, repeat from * 6 times, join in 3rd ch of ch 8.
8th round: Ch 9 (to count as 1 D C and ch 6) , 6 D C in first ch-2 space, ch 2, 6 D C in same space, ch 6,* 1 D C in next D C, ch 6, 6 D C in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 6 D C in same space, ch 6, repeat from * 6 times, join in 3rd ch of ch 9.
9th round: Ch 10 (to count as 1 D C and ch 7), 6 D C in first ch-2 space, ch 2, 6 D C in same space, ch 7, * 1 D C in next D C, ch 7, 6 D C in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 6 D C in same space, ch 7, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 10 and fasten off.
Make 252 of these motifs and join, sewing firmly two points on each motif to the corresponding two points on adjacent motif.
Small Motif: Ch 7, join with slip st to form a ring.
1st round: Ch 3, 15 D C in ring, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 3.
2nd round: Ch 5 (to count as 1 D C and ch 2), * 1 D C in next D C, ch 2, repeat from * 14 times, join with slip st in 3rd ch of ch 5.
3rd round: * Ch 8, join with slip st in corner where motifs are joined, ch 8, skip 1 D C in ring, 1 S C in next D C, ch 8, join with slip st in D C between groups on large motif, ch 8, skip 1 D C in ring, 1 S C in next D C, repeat from * 3 times, join and fasten off.
EDGING
Starting at a point on edge, * 1 S C in ch-2 space, ch 3, slip st in 1st st of ch (picot), 1 S C in each of the next 6 sts, 7 S C over ch-7, 1 S C in next D C, ch-3 picot, 7 S C over next ch-7, 1 S C in each of the next 6 sts, repeat from * around entire edge of tablecloth.
Orchid Filet Tablecloth
A REALLY SUMPTUOUS CLOTH FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
What You Need:
ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET
Small Ball, size 50: 107 balls.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.
Tablecloth measures about 75 × 90 inches.
GAUGE: 9 sps make 2 inches; 9 rows make 2 inches. Square measures about 15 × 15 inches.
SQUARE . . . Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain about 20 inches long (18 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 5th ch from hook, tr in next 4 ch (1 bl made); ch 3, sk 3 ch, tr in next ch (1 sp made); tr in next 16 ch; * (ch 1, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) twice (1 shadow sp made); (ch 3, sk 3 ch, tr in next ch) 5 times; (ch 1, sk 1 ch, tr in next ch) twice; tr in next 12 ch. Repeat from * once more. 1 shadow sp, 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 4 bls, 1 shadow sp, 4 sps. (1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, 5 sps) twice; I shadow sp, 4 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl. Cut off remaining ch. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Sk 3 tr, tr in next tr (1 sp over bl made); 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr (1 bl over sp made); tr in next 12 tr; (ch 1, sk 1 tr, tr in next tr) twice (1 shadow sp over bl made); (tr in next sp, tr in next tr) twice (1 bl over shadow sp made); (ch 1, tr in next sp, ch 1, tr in next tr) 5 times (5 shadow sps over 5 sps made); make 1 bl, (3 shadow sps, 1 bl, 5 shadow sps, 1 bl) twice; 2 shadow sps, 1 bl, 5 shadow sps (1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl. 5 shadow sps) twice; 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 4 bls, ch 3, tr in 4th st of turning ch. Ch 4, turn.
3rd row: 4 bls, 1 shadow sp, ch 3, sk next tr, tr in next tr (sp over shadow sp made); * 1 shadow sp, 1 bl. (ch 1, tr in next tr) twice (shadow sp over shadow sp made); make 2 more shadow sps, 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 3 sps. Repeat from * once more; 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 2 sps, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl, (1 shadow sp, 3 sps, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl) twice; 1 shadow sp, 1 sp. 1 shadow sp, 4 bls. Ch 4, turn. 4th row: 4 bls. 1 shadow sp, ch 3, tr in next tr (sp over sp made); make 1 more sp, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, (5 sps, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp) twice: 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, (5 sps, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp) twice; 2 sps, I shadow sp, 4 bls. Ch 4, turn. Starting with the 5th row, follow chart to top. Fasten off.
Make 5 × 6 squares and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over sts. Block to measurements given.
There are 10 spaces between heavy lines
CLOTH 75 × 90 INCHES
EXQUISITE SHADOW FILET IN A RICH DESIGN
Crochet for the Dining Room
Cobweb Lace Tablecloth
MATERIALS—Lily DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 30. Crochet Hook Size 9 or 10. Size—5”.
Ch 6, making 1st st twice usual size, dc in long st, (ch 2, dc in same st) 6 times, ch 2, sl st in next 3d ch st.
ROW 2—Sc in next 2-ch, ch 7, * (ch 2, dtr) 6 times in same 2 ch, ch 1, dtr in next 2d space. Repeat from * around. Join final 1-ch to 1st 7-ch.
ROW 3—* Ch 1, sc in next 2-ch, (ch 4, sc in next) 5 times, ch 1, sc in next space. Repeat from * around.
ROW 4—Ch 6, * ch 5, dtr in next 3d loop, (ch 2, dtr) 6 times in same loop, ch 5, tr between shells. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st 6-ch.
ROW 5—Ch 1, * 5 sc in next 5-ch, (ch 4, sc in next space) 6 times, ch 4, 5 sc in next 5-ch, sc in tr. Repeat from * around, sl st in 1st 1-ch.
ROW 6—Ch 7, * ch 8, a 7-dtr-shell in next 4th loop, ch 8, (dtr, ch 10, dtr) in center sc on next side. Repeat from * around. Join final 10-ch to 1st 7-ch.
ROW 7—Ch 1, * 9 sc in next 8 ch, (ch 4, sc in next space) 6 times, ch 4, 9 sc in 8-ch, sc in dtr, 11 sc in 10-ch, sc in dtr. Repeat from * around, sl st in 1st 1-ch.
ROW 8—Ch 7, * ch 9, a shell in next 4th loop, ch 9, dtr in next 10th sc, ch 3, dtr in next 3d sc, (ch 3, dtr) 3 times in next 3d sc, (ch 3, dtr in next 3d sc) twice. Repeat from * around, sl st in 1st 7-ch.
ROW 9—Ch 1, 10 sc in 9-ch, * (ch 4, sc in next space) 6 times, ch 4, 10 sc in next 9-ch, (sc in dtr, 3 sc in 3-ch) 6 times, sc in dtr, 9 sc in 9-ch, ** ch 5, turn, skip last 9 sc, 3 tr in next sc, working these 3 tr off together for a Cluster, (ch 5, a Cluster in next 4th sc) 6 times, ch 5, sl st in next 9th sc, ch 1, turn, 5 sc in each 5-ch, so in each Cluster, turn, (ch 7, a Cluster above next Cluster) 7 times, ch 7, sl st in end sc, ch 1, turn, (4 sc, ch 5, al st in last sc for a p, 4 sc) in each 7-ch, sc down next to shell. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st 9 sc and repeat from ** for 4th corner. Fasten off.
Join Medallions by 6 ps on each side and by center loop on shell. To join, make the 1st 5 ps around one corner, then for next p, make ch 2, sl st in corresponding p on other medallion, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, completing p. Join the next 2 ps, then make the 1st 3 loops on center shell. In place of next loop, ch 5, sl st in shell on other medallion, ch 3, sl st under 5-ch, ch 2, sc in next loop. Complete shell and join the 1st 3 ps on next corner.
This leaves 2 ps at each corner free.
FILL-IN MOTIF—Repeat Row 1. * Ch 1, sc in next space, ch 7, sl st In p on one medallion, ch 7, sc back in same space on circle. Repeat from * 7 times. Fasten off.
Stretch, pin down, steam and press thru a cloth.
Fantasy Medallion
MATERIALS—Lily DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 30. Crochet Hook Size 9 or 10. Size—4¼”.
Ch 12, making 1st st twice usual size, dtr in long st, (ch 3, dtr in same st) 10 times, ch 3, sl st in 4th st from 1st dtr.
ROW 2—Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 and sc in next space, sc in dtr) around, sl st in 1st 1-ch.
ROWS 3 & 4—(Ch 10, sc between shells) around, 12 sc in each 10-ch and join.
ROW 5—Ch 15, dc between loops, (ch 12, dc between loops) around and join to 1st 3-ch.
ROWS 6 & 7—Ch 3, * dc in next 3d st, ch 2, tr in next 2d, (ch 2, tr in next st) 3 times, ch 2, de in next 2d, dc in dc. Repeat from around and join to 1st 3-ch, 3 sc in each 2-ch space around. Sl st in first 6 sc.
ROW 8—(Ch 15, skip last 11 ch sts, tr in remaining 4 sts, sl st in next 4th sc, ch 10, sl st in 6th sc on next shell) around, making 5-ch and tr in place of final 10-ch.
ROW 9—* Ch 3, (4 dc, ch 5, sl st in last dc for a p) 3 times and 4 dc, in next 11-ch loop, ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.
Join medallions by 4 ps on each side (the 2d and 3d ps on one point, and the first and 2d ps on next point). To join, ch 2, sl st in same p on other medallion, ch 2, sl st back in last dc, completing connecting p.
FILL-IN MOTIF—Ch 9, tr in starting st, (ch 3, tr in same st) 6 times, ch 3, sl st in 4th ch st from 1st tr. Ch 1, * (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next space, ch 6, sl st in a free point on one medallion, ch 6, sl st back in last dc, (dc, ch 1, sc) in same space, (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next space, ch 15, sl st in joining of 2 medallions, ch 15, sl st back in last dc, (dc, ch 1, sc) in same space. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off.
Stretch, pin down, steam and press on back thru a cloth.
Square Dance Medallions
MATERIALS—Lily DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 30. Crochet Hook Size 9 or 10. Size—3¾”.
Ch 9, dc in starting st, (ch 5, dc in same st) twice, ch 2, dc in next 3d ch st.
ROW 2—Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in dc, 2 sc in next 2-ch, (sc in dc, 7 sc in next 5-ch) around, 3 sc in 1st space, sl st in 1st sc.
ROW 3—Ch 6, tr in same st, *(ch 1, tr in next 2d sc) 4 times, (ch 1, tr, ch 1, dtr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) in same corner sc. Repeat from * twice. (Ch 1, tr in next 2d sc) 4 times, (ch 1, tr, ch 1, dtr) in corner, ch 1, sl st in 1st 5-ch.
ROW 4—Ch 3, * (ch 1, dc in next tr) 6 times, ch 4, dc in next dtr, ch 4, dc in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st 3-ch.
ROW 5—Like last row except make 6 ch, dc and 6 ch around corners.
ROW 6—At corners, make 7 ch, 3 dc in corner dc, and 7 ch.
ROW 7—At corners, make 9 ch, tr in 1st corner dc, 3 tr in next, tr in next, and 9 ch.
ROW 8—Ch 3, * (ch 2, tr in next dc) twice, ch 2, dtr in next, (ch 2, tr in next) twice, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, 4 sc in next 9-ch, ch 3, tr in next tr, (ch 2, tr in next) 4 times, ch 3, 4 sc in next 9 ch, ch 2, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join to final 2-ch to 1st 3-ch, sc in next 2-ch.
ROW 9—Ch 5, 2 tr in same space, worked off together for a Cluster, * (ch 4, a 3-tr-Cluster in next space) 5 times, ch 4, skip 4 sc, sc in next loop, (ch 4, sc in next) 5 times, ch 4, a 3-tr-Cluster between next dc and tr. Repeat from around. Join end 4-ch to 1st Cluster.
ROW 10—* (3 sc, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, and 2 sc) in next 5 loops, 4 sc in next, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 and sc) in next 5 loops, 4 sc in next. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.
Stretch and pin block right-side-down in true shape and steam and press thru a cloth. Tack medallions together by the 3 center ps on each side.
FILL-IN MOTIF—Repeat Rows 1 and 2. * Ch 8, sl st in center shell on one medallion, ch 7, sc back in next corner, ch 13, sl st in next 2d shell, ch 10, sl st across in 1st shell on next medallion, ch 13, sc back in same corner sc. Repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off.
Bright Star Medallion
MATERIALS—Lily DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 30. Crochet Hook Size 9 or 10. Size—4½”.
Ch 12, sl st in starting st. Ch 3, 23 dc in ring, sl st in 3-ch. (Ch 12, sc in next 2d dc) 11 times, ch 5, dtr in next 2d st. Ch 3, 3 dc in this last loop, (ch 12, 4 dc in next loop) 11 times, ch 6, tr in 1st 3-ch. (Ch 11, sc in next loop) 12 times. Ch 1, sc in next loop, * (ch 6, sc) 3 times in same loop, ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around.
ROW 6—Ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 5, 2 tr in same loop, working these tr off together for a Cluster, * (ch 3, a 3-tr-Cluster in next loop) twice, ch 12, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 6-ch loop. Repeat from * around and join.
ROW 7—(Sc, ch 5, a 2-tr-Cluster) in next 3-ch, (ch 3, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch, ch 12, sc in next loop, ch 12, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch) around and join.
ROW 8—(Sc, ch 5, a 2-tr-Cluster) in next 3-ch, * (ch 7, sc in next loop) twice, ch 7, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch, ch 9, tr in next loop, dtr in 6th st of next loop, ch 9, tr tr in next st, ch 9, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch, ch 9, tr tr in 6th st of next loop, ch 9, dtr in next st, tr in next loop, ch 9, a 3-tr-Cluster in next 3-ch. Repeat from * around.
EDGE—* (4 sc, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, and 4 sc) in next 3 loops, (5 sc, a p and 5 sc) in next 2 loops, 5 sc in next, ch 7, 5 sc in next, turn, (ch 2, tr) 6 times in 7-ch, ch 2, sl st in next 5th sc, ch 1, turn, (3 sc in next 2-ch, 2 sc, a p and 1 sc in next) 3 times, 3 sc in next, (5 sc, a p and 5 sc) in next 2 loops. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.
Join medallions by 9 ps on each side, leaving corner ps free. To join, ch 2, sl st in same p on other medallion, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, completing joining p.
Stretch, pin down, and steam and press on back thru a cloth.
Fantasy
Square Dance
Bright Star
Peacock Parade Cloth
A NEW ARABIAN NIGHT’S FANTASY . . . MAGNIFICENT PEACOCK CLOTH!
MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 30:
| SMALL BALL: | |
| J. & P. COATS | —36 balls of White or Ecru, or 48 balls of any color, |
| OR | |
| CLARK’S O.N.T. | —58 balls of White, Ecru or any color. |
| BIG BALL: | |
| J. & P. COATS | —18 balls of White or Ecru. |
| Steel Crochet Hook No. 9 or 10. | |
| Tablecloth measures about 72 × 90 inches. | |
GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.
Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain about 75 inches long (14 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (2 sps made), dc in next 9 ch (3 bls made), (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 5 times; dc in next 9 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice; dc in next 60 ch (20 bls made), 5 sps, 54 dc (18 bls made), 12 sps, (9 dc, 8 sps) twice; 9 dc, 12 sps, 45 dc (15 bls made), 5 sps, 9 dc, 5 sps, 45 dc, 12 sps, 9 dc, 8 sps, 9 dc, 7 sps, 9 dc, 8 sps, 9 dc, 12 sps, 45 dc, 5 sps, 9 dc, 5 sps, 45 dc, 12 sps, 9 dc, (8 sps, 9 dc) twice; 12 sps, 54 dc, 5 sps, 60 dc, 2 sps, 9 dc, 5 sps, 9 dc, 2 sps. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (sp over sp made), 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl over sp made), (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 3 times (3 sps over 3 bls made) ; 2 bls, ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over sp made), 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc (bl over bl made), (1 sp, 1 bl ) 5 times; 8 sps, 5 bls, 4 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) 6 times; 3 bls, 9 sps, (2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps) twice; 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, 3 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl ) twice; 9 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 3 bls, 9 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps, (2 bls, 3 sps) 3 times; 2 bls, 4 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, 3 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) twice; 9 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 3 bls, 9 sps, (2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps) twice; 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 9 sps, 3 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) 6 times; 4 sps, 5 bls, 8 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) 6 times; 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 3 sps, 1 bl, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 3, turn.
Note: Chart shows one quarter of design. To make other half of each row, omit center sp or bl, as the case may be, and work back to the beginning.
Starting with 3rd row, follow chart to top, omit last row, then reverse chart and work back to 1st row. Fasten off.
EDGING . . . Ch 14. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc; ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Dc in next dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: Dc in 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 3 dc, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc; ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in 4 dc, ch 2, dc in 3 dc, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 6th row: Dc in 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 4 dc, ch 2, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc; ch 2, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 7th row: Dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice; dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, dc in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 8th row: Dc in 3 dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in 4 dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in dc, 2 dc in sp, in next dc make dc, ch 2 and dc; ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn. 9th row: Dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc. Ch 5, turn. The 2nd to 9th rows constitute pattern. Repeat pattern until piece is long enough to go around edge of cloth, matching sp for sp and allowing enough at corners to keep flat.
Sew edging to cloth. Block to measurement.
DISPLAY YOUR CROCHET SKILL WITH THIS SUMPTUOUS “WORK OF ART”
Thistle Tablecloth
MATERIALS: 22 balls Cynthia Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size 20, White or Ecru.
Boye Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 or 8.
Buy Sufficient Thread at one time.
221 large medallions and 192 small medallions will make a table cloth approximately 56 × 72 inches.
1 ball will make about 12 large motifs.
Gauge: Each large medallion should measure approximately 4½ inches.
FIRST LARGE MEDALLION—Ch 4, join with slip st to form ring.
1st round: 2 S C in each ch st, join with slip st in 1st S C (8 S C). 2nd round: Ch 6, skip the 1st st, * 1 TR in the next st, ch 3, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 6 at beginning of round (8 TR). 3rd round: 5 S C in first loop made by ch 3, 1 S C in the first TR, * 5 S C in next loop, 1 S C in the next TR, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 1st S C. 4th round: Ch 6, 1 S C in the 3rd S C of first 5-group, * ch 3, 1 DC in the S C between groups of 5 S Cs, ch 3, 1 S C in 3rd S C of next 5-group, repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, slip st in the 3rd st of ch 6. 5th round: Ch 8, 1 S C in first D C of last round, ch 7, * 1 S C in next D C, ch 7, repeat from * 5 times, join with slip st in 1st st of Ch 8. 6th round: 1 S C in each st of next 7 ch sts, 2 S C in 1st S C of previous round, * 1 S C in each st of next ch-7, 2 S C in next S C, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 1st S C. 7th round: * Ch 6, skip 3 S C, 1 S C in next S C, ch 6, skip 4 S C, 1 S C in next S C, repeat from * 7 times, slip st in 1st st of 1st ch 6. 8th round: Slip st over the next 2 sts of first ch-6 loop, ch 6, * 1 S C over next loop, ch 6, repeat from 14 times, join last ch-6 with slip st in 3rd slip st at beginning of round. 9th round: Slip st over first 3 sts of first ch-6 loop, ch 7, * 1 S C over next loop, ch 7, repeat from * 14 times, join last ch 7 with slip st in 3rd slip st. 10th round: Slip st over first 2 sts of first ch-7 loop, ch 3, 2 D C over first loop (3 D C in group counting first ch 3), ch 7, 1 D C over next loop, ch 7, * 3 D C over next loop, ch 7, 1 D C over next loop, ch 7, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in third st of ch 3. 11th round: Ch 3, 1 D C in same place as slip st, 1 DC in each of last 2 D Cs of first group, 1 DC in 1st ch st of 7-ch (5 D Cs in group counting ch 3), ch 7, 1 S C in next D C, ch 7, * 1 D C in ch st just preceding the next group of D Cs, 1 D C in each D C in group, 1 DC in next ch st, ch 7, 1 S C in next D C, ch 7, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3. 12th round: Repeat 11th round, working 1 more D C before and after each group of D Cs (7 D Cs) with ch 7 between groups and 1 S C in each S C between ch-7 loops, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3. 13th round: Slip st in first D C of first group, ch 3, 1 D C in each of the next 4 D Cs (5 D Cs in group including ch 3), ch 8, 1 S C in next S C, ch 8, * skip 1st D C in next group, 1 D C in each of next 5 D Cs, ch 8, 1 S C in next S C, ch 8, repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3. 14th round: Slip st in first D C of first group, ch 3, 1 D C in next D C, ch 4, slip st in top of D C just made (picot), 1 D C in the next D C, skip the last D C (3 D Cs including ch 3), ch 9, 1 S C in next S C, ch 4, 1 S C in same st, ch 9, * skip first D C in next group, 1 D C in each of next 2 D Cs, ch 4, slip st in top of last D C just made, 1 D C in next D C, ch 9, 1 S C in next S C, ch 4, 1 S C in same st, ch 9, repeat from * 6 times and join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 3. Fasten off.
SECOND MEDALLION—Work same as first medallion to the 13th round incl. 14th round: Slip st in 1st D C of first group, ch 3, 1 D C in next st, ch 2, join to first medallion with slip st in the picot over a D C group, ch 2, slip st in top of D C just made, 1 D C in next st, ch 9, 1 S C in S C, ch 2, join to first medallion with slip st in the next picot, ch 2, 1 S C in S C just made, ch 9, 1 D C in each of the 2nd and 3rd D C, ch 2, join to first medallion with slip st in the next picot, ch 2, slip st in last D C just made, 1 D C in next st, ch 9, and complete round as on first medallion, with no more joinings.
Work 15 more medallions, joining each medallion to previous one as second was joined to first.
FIRST MEDALLION OF SECOND SECTION—Work same as Second Medallion, joining in same manner to first medallion of First Section.
SECOND MEDALLION of SECOND SECTION—Repeat Second Medallion joining to First Medallion of Second Section in same manner, then ch 9, 1 S C in next S C, ch 4, 1 S C in same st, ch 9, join to Second Medallion of First Section in same manner, in the 3 picots directly opposite the next 2 groups of D Cs and the bar between the groups; complete round and fasten off. Work 15 more medallions for second section, joining each medallion to adjacent two medallions. Work 13 more sections of 17 medallions each, joining as second section was joined to first section.
SMALL MEDALLION—Work same as large medallion to 3rd round incl. 4th round: * ch 10, slip st in the slip st, joining the D C groups of adjacent medallions, ch 10, skip 5 S C of 3rd round, slip st in next S C, ch 8, join with slip st in picot over S C of bar, ch 8, skip 5 S C, slip st in next st, repeat from * 3 times, join with slip st in 1st st of ch-10 at beginning of round. Fasten off. Work and join remaining small medallions in same manner.
Edging: Attach thread at beginning of ch-9 on edge, work 11 S C over ch-9, 3 D C in picot, 11 S C over next ch-9, 3 D C in next picot, repeat from * around entire table cloth.
Rose Filet Luncheon Set
ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET,
Small Ball, Size 50: 10 balls of White only.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.
Each Place Mat measures 11 × 17 inches.
GAUGE: 6 sps measure 1 inch; 6 rows measure 1 inch.
PLACE MAT (Make 3) . . . Starting at bottom, make a chain 20 inches long (18 ch sts to I inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across until there are 103 sps. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (sp made over sp), (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc —bl made over sp) 3 times; (1 sp, 3 bls, 1 sp, 5 bls) 9 times; (1 sp, 3 bls) twice; ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 1 sp, dc in next 9 dc (3 bls made over 3 bls), (1 sp, 3 bls, 1 sp, 5 bis) 9 times; (1 sp, 3 bls) twice; 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: 1 sp, 2 bls, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp made over bl), 96 more sps, 2 bls, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Follow chart from 5th row to top. Do not break off.
EDGING . . . Make 3 sc in sp, sc at end of next row, ch 3, sl st in last sc—a picot made. Working across short side, make
* (2 sc in next sp, sc in next row) 5 times; picot, 2 sc in next sp, sc in next row, picot; (2 sc in next sp, sc in next row) 3 times; picot, 2 sc in next sp, sc in next row, picot. Repeat from * across, ending with a picot, in corner sp make 2 sc, picot and 2 sc; sc in next dc, picot. Work other 3 sides to correspond. Join and break off.
Wheel of Fortune Tablecloth
. . . This famous design is a fortunate choice for a tablecloth. Against its radiating spokes and lacy openwork, a table setting glows!
Directions on page 53
Gramercy Square Luncheon Set
Gramercy Square Luncheon Set
Illustrated on page 52
ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET, Large Ball, Size 20: 4 balls of White or Ecru. Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
Centerpiece measures 13¾ inches square; each Place Mat 11 inches square; each
Bread and Butter Mat 5½ inches square and each Glass Mat 3½ inches square.
GAUGE: Each motif measures 2¾ inches square.
CENTERPIECE—First Motif . . . Starting at center, ch 8. Join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 19 dc in ring. Join. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, make 4 dc in joining set, ch 2, skip I dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in top of ch-3. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in top of ch-3. 4th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 7, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7, sl st in top of ch-3. 5th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, ch 2, skip 3 ch. sc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next 6 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in top of ch-3. 6th rnd: Sc in joining st, * ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, skip I dc. in next dc make tr, ch 3 and tr; ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, tr in next sc, ch 4, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: Sc in joining st, ch 4, sc in next tar, * ch 4, sc in next sc, (ch 4, sc in next tr) twice; (ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in next tr) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.
SECOND MOTIF . . . Work as for First Motif until 6 rnds are complete. 7th rnd: Sc in joining st, ch 4, sc in next tr, ch 4, sc in next sc, (ch 4, sc in next tr) twice: ch 1, * sl st in corresponding sc of First Motif, ch 4, sc in next sc of Second Motif, ch 4, sc in next tr. Repeat from * until 5 joinings are made. Complete motif as for First Motif (no more joinings).
Join 5 rows of 5 motifs together, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.
PLACE MAT (Make 2) . . . Join 4 rows of 4 motifs together.
BREAD and BUTTER MAT (Make 2) ... Join 2 rows of 2 motifs together.
GLASS MAT (Make 2) . . . Work as for Centerpiece until 5 rnds are complete. 6th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 8 dc. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to top of ch-3. 7th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 9 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 10 dc, ch 7, dc in next 10 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 8th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 11 dc, * 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 12 dc, ch 2, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next 12 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 9th rnd: (Ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc) twice; * ch 4, skip 1 dc, in next (corner) dc make tr, ch 3 and tr; ch 4, skip 1 dc, (sc in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc) twice; sc in next dc, ch 4, tr in next sc, ch 4, (sc in next dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4) twice; skip 2 dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Sl st in ch-4. Break off.
Wheel of Fortune Tablecloth
Illustrated on page 50
MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 16 balls of White or Ecru, or 20 balls of any color.
OR
CLARK’S O.N.T. LUSTERSHEEN, 12 skeins of White or Ecru, or 16 skeins of any color.
MILWARD’S Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.
GAUGE . . . Each motif measures about 3½ inches from side to side when blocked. Completed tablecloth measures about 70 × 92 inches.
MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 6, join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 5, * d c in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 4 more times, join to 3rd st of ch-5. 2nd rnd: Ch 4, 2 tr in same place as sl st, * ch 2, tr in next sp, ch 3, sl st in last tr, ch 2, 3 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 4th st of ch-4. Now pick up only the back loop of each tr throughout. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, * tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, ch 7, 2 tr in next tr of 3-tr group. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-7 to 4th st of ch-4. 4th rnd: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, * tr in next 3 tr, 2 tr in next tr, ch 4, skip 3 ch of ch-7, s c in next ch, ch 3, s c in same place, ch 4, 2 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to 4th st of ch-4 first made. Fasten off. This completes one motif.
Make necessary number of motifs (see diagram). Sew the tr-groups together with neat over-and-over stitches. picking up a single loop from each tr. Block cloth to measurements given.
Filet Luncheon Set
Illustrated on page 54
ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET,
Small Ball, Size 50: 10 balls of White only.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.
Runner measures 11 × 30 inches; each Place Mat 11 × 17 inches.
GAUGE: 6 sps measure 1 inch; 6 rows measure 1 inch.
RUNNER . . . Starting at short end, make a chain 12 inches long (18 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in the next 62 dc (21 bls); (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 21 times (21 sps); dc in next 64 dc (21 bls). Cut off remaining chain. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next 3 dc (bl made over bl), (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 7 times (7 sps made over 7 bls); dc in next 15 dc (5 bls made over 5 bls); 7 sps, 1 bl, 21 sps, 1 bl, 7 sps, 5 bls, 7 sps, I bl, making last dc in 3rd st of turning ch-3. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: 1 bl, ch 2, dc in next dc (sp made over sp), 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl made over sp), 6 sps, 3 bls, 6 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 21 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 6 sps, 3 bls, 6 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. 4th to 21st rows incl: Starting with the 4th row, follow chart across, then make 21 sps, follow chart across once more. At end of 21st row, ch 5, turn. 22nd row: 21 sps, 21 bls, 21 sps. Ch 5, turn. 23rd row: 21 sps, 1 bl, 7 sps, 5 bls, 7 sps, 1 bl, 21 sps. Ch 5, turn. 24th to 42nd rows incl: Work 21 sps, then follow chart across, work 21 more sps. Ch 5, turn. At end of 42nd row, ch 3, turn.
Repeat the 1st to 42nd rows incl 3 more times, then repeat the 1st to 21st rows incl once more.
EDGING . . . 1st rnd: Ch 5, working across long side. * make dc in edge of next row, ch 2. Repeat from * across to next corner, ch 2, in corner st make dc, ch 5 and dc. ** Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next st. Repeat from ** across to next corner. Work other two sides to correspond, ending with ch 5, sl st in 3rd st of ch-5. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, * 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. making 9 dc in each corner sp. Sl st in top st of ch-3. Break off.
PLACE MAT (Make 2) . . . Make a chain 18 inches long (18 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: (21 bls, 21 sps) twice; 21 bls. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: (1 bl, 7 sps, 5 bls, 7 sps, 1 bl, 21 sps) twice; 1 bl, 7 sps, 5 bls, 7 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. 3rd to 21st rows incl: (Follow chart across, then make 21 sps) twice: follow chart once more. At end of 21st row, ch 5, turn. 22nd to 42nd rows incl: (21 sps, follow chart across) twice; 21 sps. Ch 5. turn. At end of 42nd row, ch 3, turn. Repeat the first 21 rows once more. Complete as for Runner.
Round the Corner Tablecloth
Illustrated on page 51
61 × 86 Inches
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 17 balls of While or Ecru . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
GAUGE: 3 sps make 1¼ inches; 3 rows make 1¼ inches.
STRIP (Make 7) . . . Make a chain about 12 inches long (10 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Tr in 5th ch from hook, tr in next 3 ch (bl made), ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch (sp made), make 2 more sps, tr in next 4 ch (another bl made), 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Skip 4 sts, tr in next tr (sp made over bl), 3 tr in sp, tr in next tr (bl made over sp), make another bl, ch 3, tr in next tr (sp made over sp), tr in next 4 tr (bl made over bl), 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, ch 3, skip 3 tr, tr in next tr (sp made over bl), 2 more sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, 1 sp. Ch 7, turn. Follow chart to top. Repeat entire chart 9 times. Break off.
Sew strips together on wrong side with neat over-and-over sts.
BORDER . . . 1st rnd: Attach thread in corner bl, ch 11, tr in same place where thread was attached, * ch 3, skip 3 sts, tr in next st. Repeat from * across to next corner, in corner make tr, ch 7 and tr. Then work a sp over each row along long side. Work other 2 sides to correspond, making tr, ch 7 and tr at corners. Join to 4th st of ch-11. 2nd rnd: Ch 4, in corner sp make 4 tr, ch 7 and 4 tr; * tr in next tr, 3 tr in sp. Repeat from * around, making other corners to correspond. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, tr in each tr around, making 4 tr, ch 7 and 4 tr at corners. Join. Break off.
Blazing Star Supper Cloth
MATERIALS—3 balls or skeins Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton size 20 or Skytone No. 2 for a cloth size 22” × 42”. Lily Viking brand crochet hook size 9.
STAR MOTIF—Ch 12 making 1st st 3 times usual size, dtr in long st, (ch 3, dtr in same long st) 10 times, ch 3, sl st in 4th of next ch (counting from 1st dtr).
2nd Row—Ch 1, (4 sc over next 3-ch, sc in dtr) 11 times, 4 sc over 3-ch, sl st in 1st 1-ch.
3rd Row—* Ch 19, sl st in same place, (ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for a p) 6 times, ch 1, sl st at base of 2d p from hook, ** ch 5, sl st in same place, ch 1, a 2-dc Cluster at base of next p, ch 5 sl st in top of Cluster for a p, ch 1, a 2-tr-Cluster at base of next p, a p, (ch 1, a 2-dtr-Cluster at base of next p, a p) twice, ch 1, sl st in next 10th sc on center circle. ** Repeat from * 5 times. Fasten off. Make a 2d Star thro Row 2.
4th Row—Ch 19, sl st in same st, * (ch 6, p) 5 times, ch 3, sl st in tip of 1 point of 1st Motif, ch 2, sl at back in 2d st of 3-ch, ch I, sl st at base of next p. Repeat from ** to **. * Ch 15, sl st in 5th st from hook for a p, (ch 5, p) twice, ch 1, sl st in next ch-loop of 1st Motif, (ch 5, p) 3 times, ch 1, sk all 6 ps, sl st in next ch st, ch 9, sl st in same sc on center. Repeat from * to * in this row to join next point to the next point on 1st Motif. Then complete Motif as for 1st one. Make and join 16 Motifs in a straight row for the center row (lengthwise) of Cloth. The next row on each side will have 15 Motifs, the next 14, the next 13, and the final row on each side, 12.
EDGE—Join to 1st of 2 free points on Motif at center-end of Cloth, ch 14, tr in next ch-loop, ch 14, sc in next point, * (ch 14, tr in next ch-loop, ch 13, tr in joining of next 2 points, ch 13, tr in next ch-loop, ch 14, sc in next point) * 4 times, ch 14, tr in next ch-loop, ch 14, sc in next point. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Continue on around in same way.
2nd Row—Ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, (5 sc, p, 5 sc, p & 5 sc over next 14-ch) twice, sc in sc, a p, * (5 sc, p, 5 sc, p & 5 sc) over next 14-ch, (4 sc, p & 10 sc) over next 13-ch, 7 sc over next loop, ch 12 and fasten back in 4th sc from last p, (4 sc, p, 3 sc, p, 3 sc, p & 4 sc) over 12-ch, (4 sc, p & 3 sc) over bal. of next loop, (5 sc, p, 5 sc, p & 5 sc) over next 14-ch, sc in sc, a p. Repeat from * to next corner then make corner the same as 1st one. Continue around in same way. Fasten off.
Stretch to limit and pin Cloth right-side-down on a padded board or table or on curtain frames. Steam with a wet cloth and hot iron. If on frames, lay frames over an ironing board a section at a time and steam. Then press thro a dry cloth until perfectly dry.
Argyle Filet Cloth
40 Inches Square
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK’S O.N.T BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30, Small Ball: J. & P. COATS—25 balls of White or Ecru, or 29 balls of any color, or CLARK’S O.N.T.—37 balls of White or Ecru, or 45 balls of any color. Big Ball: J. & P. COATS—12 balls of White, Ecru or Cream . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
GAUGE: 4 sps make 1 inch; 4 rows make 1 inch.
Make a chain 1¼ yards long (16 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Tr in 5th ch from hook, tr in each ch across until there are 629 tr in all, counting turning ch-4 as 1 tr Cut off remaining chain. Ch 4, turn. 2nd and 3rd rows: Skip 1st tr, tr in each tr across, tr in top of turning chain (629 tr). Ch 4, turn. 4th row: Skip 1st tr, tr in next 12 tr (3 bls made over 3 bls) ; * ch 3, skip 3 tr, tr in next tr (sp made over bl). Repeat from * across until there are 151 sps, tr in next 11 tr, tr in top of turning chain (3 bls made over 3 bls). Ch 4, turn. 5th to 8th rows incl: Make 3 bls, * ch 3, tr in next tr (sp made over sp). Repeat from * across until there are 151 sps, make 3 bls. Ch 4, turn. Now work from chart as follows: 1st row: Make 3 bls, 4 sps; * ch 1, skip 1 ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, tr in next tr (shadow sp made over sp) ; 4 sps, 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr (bl made over sp), 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 4 sps, 1 bl. Repeat from * 5 more times; 1 shadow sp, 4 sps, 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 4 sps, 3 bls. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: 3 bls, 4 sps, * ch 3, skip next tr, tr in next tr (sp made over shadow sp), 1 shadow sp, 2 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 1 shadow sp, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 1 shadow sp, (ch 1, tr in next tr) twice (shadow sp made over shadow sp) ; make 1 more shadow sp, 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp. Repeat from * 5 more times; 1 sp, 1 shadow sp, 2 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 1 shadow sp, 5 sps, 3 bls. Ch 4, turn. 3rd, 4th and 5th rows: Follow chart, keeping border as before, working from “A” to “B” 6 times in all, then from “C” to “D” once. Ch 4, turn. 6th row: 3 bls, 6 sps, * (tr in next ch, tr in next tr) twice (bl made over shadow sp) ; (ch 1, skip next tr, tr in next tr) twice (shadow sp made over bl) ; 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 3 shadow sps, 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 4 sps. Repeat from * 5 more times; 1 bl, 1 shadow sp, 3 bls, 1 shadow sp, 1 bl, 6 sps, 3 bls. Ch 4, turn.
Starting with the 7th row, follow chart to top, working from “A” to “B” 6 times in all, then from “C” to “D” once. Then starting with 1st row, repeat entire chart 2 more times. Then repeat 1st to 20th rows incl once more. Work remainder of cloth to correspond with beginning. Break off.
Tea Cloth
40 Inches Square
Illustrated on page 57
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK’S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30, Small Ball: J. & P. COATS—26 balls of White or Ecru, or 32 balls of any color, or CLARK’S O.N.T.—40 balls of White or Ecru, or 48 balls of any color. Big Ball: J. & P. COATS—11 balls of White, Ecru or Cream . . . Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.
BLOCK . . . Starting at lower edge, make a chain about 10 inches long (15 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), make 39 more sps. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc (sp made over sp), ch 2, dc in next dc (another sp made over sp), 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl made over sp), make 6 more bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 20 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: 1 sp, 1 bl, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp made over bl), dc in next 3 dc (bl made over bl), 2 more bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 17 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp, 8 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Beginning with the 4th row of chart, follow chart to top. Break off.
Make 5 rows of 5 blocks and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over sts, having corresponding parts of design meet (see illustration).
EDGING . . . 1st rnd: Attach thread to corner sp, ch 3, 8 dc in same sp, * dc in next st, 2 dc in next sp. Repeat from * around, making 9 dc in each corner. Join. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join and break off.
Malta Tablecloth
MATERIALS—8 skeins or balls Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton size 20 or Skytone No. 2 for size 64” × 74”. Heavy Cream Linen in 54 in. width. Lily Viking brand crochet hook size 9.
SQUARE—(Ch 5, a 2-dc-Cluster in 1st st, ch 3, sl st in Cluster to form a p, ch 4, sl st at base of Cluster) 4 times, join with a sl at at base of 1st Cluster, ch 5, remove hook, insert it in tip of 1st Cluster, catch loop and pull thro, letting ch lie up back of Cluster, —out of sight. * Ch 11, sc in next Cluster, ch 10, remove hook, insert back in sc, catch loop and pull thro, forming a ring, (sc, hdc, 15 dc, hdc & sc) in ring, sl at thro side of sc at base of shell. Repeat from * 3 times. Sl st to 6th st of next 11-ch.
3rd Row—Ch 8 in place of a dtr, ch 16, * remove hook, insert back in 11th st from hook, catch loop and pull thro, (sc, hdc, 15 dc, hdc & sc) in ring, sl at in at at base of ring, * ch 20, and repeat from * to *. Ch 5, dtr in corner at where this row started, ** ch 5, ac in 10th st of next shell, ch 5, dtr in 6th st of next 11-ch, ch 16 and repeat from * to *, ch 20 and repeat from * to *, ch 5, dtr in same st with last dtr. Repeat from ** twice. Ch 5, sc in next shell, ch 5, sl st in 8th st of 1st ch.
4th Row—Ch 8 for a dtr., * ch 5, sc in top of next shell, ch 5, dtr in 5th st of next 9-ch, (ch 3, dtr in same st) 3 times, ch 5, sc in top of next shell, ch 5, dtr in next dtr, ch 2, dtr in 3d st of next 5-ch, ch 2, dtr in next sc, ch 2, dtr in 3d st of next 5-ch, ch 2, dtr in next dtr. Repeat from * around, joining final 2-ch to 8th st of 1st ch.
5th Row—Ch 1, sc in same sp, ** (5 sc over next 5-ch, sc in next st) twice, ch 5, turn, tr in 7th sc, ch 8, tr in same st, ch 5, sl st in next 6th sc, ch I, turn, 5 sc over 5-ch, 1 sc in tr, (5 sc, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, & 5 sc) over 8-ch, sc in tr, 5 sc over 5-ch. * (2 sc, a p & 1 sc over next 3-ch, 1 sc in dtr) 3 times. Repeat from ** to *. 2 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dtr, a p, 2 sc over 2-ch, sc in dtr, ch 31, sl st in last sc, 2 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dtr, a p, 2 sc over 2-ch, sc in dtr. Repeat from ** around, end with sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off.
6th Row—Join to 2d of 3 ps at I corner, ch 6 for a tr, * ch 20, tr in tip of next scallop, ch 14, a long tr (thread over 5 times and work off in twos) in center st of 31-ch loop, ch 17, a long tr in same st, ch 14, tr in tip of next scallop, ch 20, tr in 2d of 3 ps at next corner. Repeat from * 3 times, end with sl st in 6th st of 1st ch.
7th Row—Ch 5, dc in next 3d st, (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) 14 times to corner st, * ch 5, dc in same corner st, (ch 2, dc in next 3d st) 30 times. Repeat from * around. Join final 2-ch to 3d st of 1st 5-ch. Fasten off.
Cut a perfect square of cardboard about an inch larger than finished work. Mark around this on tissue paper. Stretch and pin Square right-side-down on this paper pattern on a padded ironing board and steam with a wet cloth and hot iron, then press thro a dry cloth until perfectly dry.
Make required number of Squares to form a border 2 Squares wide around linen center the size of top of table. Hem linen. Sew Squares together, laying them side-by-side and exactly matching dc in beading rows. When Band is completed, work around inside edge with a solid row of sc,—2 sc over each 2-ch, sc in each dc.
2nd Row—Then make a beading row of 2-chs and dc. Make these 2 rows around outside of Band.
EDGE—Join to I corner of Band, making (3 sc, a 5-ch p & 2 sc) over corner 5-ch, 1 sc in dc, a p, 2 sc over 2-ch, 1 sc in dc, a p. * (2 sc over 2-ch, 1 sc in dc) 5 times, ch 5, turn, 1 tr in 7th sc, ch 8, tr in same at, ch 5, sl st in next 6th sc, ch 1, turn, 5 sc over 5-ch, 1 sc in tr, (5 sc, p & 5 sc) over 8-ch, sc in tr, 5 sc over 5-ch, (2 sc over next 2-ch, sc in dc, a p) 3 times. Repeat from * around Band, making each corner the same as 1st one. Sew Band to edge of linen. Make 4 Squares for center panel and sew them together into 2 pairs. Around each pair work a row of sc and a beading row. Then connect corners of 2 pairs with a ch of desired length, work back on it with 2-chs and dc in every 3d st, then a row of sc and a 2d beading row. Repeat between other 2 corners, forming a rectangle with open center. Sew this rectangle in exact center of linen. Cut out linen under crochet, turn back twice and hem down. Finally, steam and press finished Cloth.
X-Marks-the-Spot Luncheon Cloth
Illustrated on page 62
ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET,
Large Ball, Size 20: 39 balls.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
Luncheon Cover measures 54 inches square.
GAUGE: Each motif measures 3 inches square.
FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 19 dc in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Ch 6, * dc in same place as sl st, ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-6. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 7, sc in next sp, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. 4th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4, 2 sc in next sp, 7 sc in next sp, 2 sc in next sp, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. 5th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 7, sc in center sc of next 7-sc loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 6th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4. 2 sc in next sp, 7 sc in next 2 loops. 2 sc in next sp, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, dc in sp, * ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 7, sc in center sc of next 7-sc loop) twice; ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 8th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 9, sl st in 4th ch from hook (picot), ch I, dc in sp, * ch 4, 2 sc in next loop, (in next loop make 4 sc, picot and 3 sc) 3 times; 2 sc in next sp, ch 4, in next sp make dc, ch 1, picot, ch 1 and dc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.
SECOND MOTIF . . . Work as for First Motif until 7th rnd is complete. 8th rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6, sl st in corresponding picot of First Motif, ch 1, sl st in ch preceding sl st, ch 1, dc in sp on Second Motif, ch 4, 2 sc in next sp, 4 sc in next sp. ch 1, sl st in next picot on First Motif, ch 2, sl st in last sc on Second Motif. Continue as for First Motif, joining next 3 picots as previous picots were joined. Complete as for First Motif.
Join 18 rows of 18 motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.
Main Line Tablecloth
SIMPLE ELEGANCE IN A STUNNING CLOTH
What You Need:
ROYAL SOCIETY SIX CORD CORDICHET
Small Ball, size 30:
77 balls.
OR
Large Ball, size 30:
24 balls.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
CLOTH 72 INCHES IN DIAMETER
Tablecloth measures about 72 inches in diameter.
GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.
Starting at bottom of chart, ch 39. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 35 ch (12 bls made). Ch 5, turn.
2nd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, dc in 4 dc (bl over bl made), ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp over bl made), dc in 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc in 12 dc (4 bls made), 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp, dc in 2 dc, then make a foundation dc in top of turning ch as follows: Thread over, insert hook in top of turning ch and pull a loop through; thread over and draw through 1 loop on hook—ch st made to be used as a foundation st for next dc; (thread over and draw through 2 loops) twice—foundation dc completed. Make 2 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (1 bl increased at both ends of row). Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl over sp), 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) twice; 1 sp, dc in 2 dc, foundation dc in top st of turning ch, 2 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (1 bl increased at both ends of row). Ch 5, turn.
4th and 5th rows: Follow chart. At end of 5th row, ch 117, turn. 6th row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in 113 ch (38 bls increased), (1 bl, 1 sp) 4 times; 4 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) 3 times; 1 sp, dc in 2 dc, foundation dc in top st of turning ch, 114 more foundation dc and 1 dc in usual way (38 bls increased). Ch 8, turn. Starting with the 7th row, follow chart to top. Chart shows one quarter of design. To make second half of each row, repeat first half, starting from center and working back. When work reaches top row, reverse chart and work back to the 1st row. Fasten off.
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Made for each other
EXOTIC RAMBLING ROSES GARLAND THIS EXQUISITE ENSEMBLE IDEA!
Briar Rose Runner
18 × 42 inches
Briar Rose Tablecloth
72 × 107 inches
Briar Rose Runner and Tablecloth
MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 20:
Runner measures 18 × 42 inches.
Tablecloth measures about 72 × 107 inches.
GAUGE: 4½ sps make 1 inch; 4½ rows make 1 inch.
CHART FOR RUNNER
RUNNER
Starting at bottom of chart, ch 206. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 3 times (4 sps made) ; * dc in next 15 ch (5 bls made) ; (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) 13 times (13 sps made). Repeat from * 2 more times; make 5 bls, 4 sps. Ch 10, turn. 2nd row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, dc in next dc (2 sps increased) ; ch 2, dc in next dc (sp over sp made) ; * (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) 3 times (3 bls over 3 sps made) ; dc in 15 dc (5 bls over 5 bls made) ; make 3 more bls, 7 sps. Repeat from * 2 more times; 11 bls, ch 2, skip 2 sts of turning chain below, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc, ch 5, skip 2 sts of previous ch-5, dc in next ch (2 sps increased). Ch 7, turn. 3rd row: Dc in top of last dc (1 sp increased) ; ch 2, dc in base of same dc, * 4 bls, (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 7 times (7 sps over 7 bls made) ; 4 bls, 3 sps. Repeat from * 2 more times; 4 bls, 7 sps, 4 bls, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place, turn, sl st in 3 ch (1 sp increased). Ch 7, do not turn. 4th row: Dc in same place as last sl st (1 sp increased) ; make 1 sp, * 2 bls, 13 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp. Repeat from * 2 more times; 2 bls, 13 sps, 2 bls, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 5, dc in same place, turn, sl st in 3 ch (1 sp increased). Ch 7, do not turn.
Starting at 5th row, follow chart until 6th row is completed. Ch 5, turn. 7th row: Dc in next dc, 2 bls, 73 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp. Ch 7, turn. Now follow chart until the 11th row is complete. Ch 3, turn. 12th row: 2 dc in next sp, dc in next 4 dc, 8 sps, 1 bl, 16 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 6 bls, 2 sps, 7 bls, 26 sps, 1 bl, 8 sps, 2 bls. Ch 3, turn. Starting at 13th row, follow chart to top. You are 5 rows beyond center row of runner, and position of design for second half has been established. Starting at row marked “X,” follow chart back until all but last 7 rows are completed. Do not ch to turn. Next row: Sl st across 2 ch and 1 dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, follow chart across but do not work over last sp (1 sp decreased at each end). Ch 5, 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 off.
Starch lightly and block.
Open House Cloth
The geometric pattern of this filet cloth has a lovely rhythmic flow that accents its symmetry.
MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 31 balls of White or Ecru, or 38 balls of any color.
MILWARD’S Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.
GAUGE . . . 3 sps make 1¼ inches; 3 rows make 1¼ inches. Each block measures about 23½ inches square after blocking. Completed tablecloth measures about 73 × 97 inches.
BLOCK . . . Starting at center, ch 11, tr in 11th ch from hook. Now work in rnds as follows: 1st rnd: Ch 4, 3 tr over bar of last tr, tr in same ch where first tr of ring was made, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr, 3 tr in ring, tr in 4th ch of ring, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr, 3 tr in ring (under next 3 ch of ring). Tr in next ch, ch 7, tr in same place as last tr, 3 tr in ring, tr in 1st tr made at base of ch-4. Ch 7, sl st in 4th ch of ch-4 first made. 2nd rnd: Ch 7, * skip 3 tr, tr in next tr, 3 tr in corner sp. In 4th ch of corner ch-7 make tr, ch 7 and tr; 3 tr in same corner sp, tr in next tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around, ending with 3 tr in corner sp, sl st in 4th ch of ch-7. 3rd rnd: Ch 7, * tr in next 5 tr, 3 tr in corner sp. In 4th st of corner ch-7 make tr, ch 7 and tr; 3 tr in same corner sp, tr in next 5 tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around; join. 4th rnd: Ch 7, * tr in next 9 tr (2 bls made); 3 tr in corner sp. In 4th st of corner ch-7 make tr, ch 7 and tr; 3 tr in same corner sp; tr in next 9 tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around; join. Starting at 5th rnd (indicated by “X” on chart), follow chart until block is completed. Fasten off.
Make 3 × 4 blocks, and sew them together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches.
EDGING . . . 1st rnd: Attach thread to a tr, ch 4, and work tr in each tr; in the sps make 2 tr and 3 tr, alternately. Work corners same as corners of last rnd of block. Join with sl st. 2nd and 3rd rnds: Ch 4, tr in each tr around, making corners as for 1st rnd. Fasten off. Block cloth to measurements given.
Floral Classic Tablecloth
A classic flower pattern forms the border of this stunning filet banquet cloth.
MATERIALS...J. & P. Coats Big Ball Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, size 30, 51 balls of White or Ecru.
Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 10. 3 yds. of linen, 18 inches wide, for napkins. GAUGE: 6 sps make 1 inch; 6 rows of sps make 1 inch. When completed, tablecloth measures about 73½ × 90 inches excluding the edging, which measures about 4½ inches deep.
Beginning at bottom of chart for tablecloth, make a chain about 3 yds. long. 1st row: D c in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch (2 sps made). Repeat from * until 440 sps are made. Ch 5, turn. Cut off remainder of foundation chain. 2nd to 13th rows incl: Skip ch-2, d c in next d c, * ch 2, d c in next d c. Repeat from * across, ending row with ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch (440 sps). Ch 5, turn. 14th row: Make 35 sps, * 2 d c in next sp, d c in next d c. Repeat from * 2 more times (3 bls made); 6 sps, 2 d c in next sp, d c in next d c (1 bl made); 41 sps, 3 bls, 262 sps, 3 bls, 41 sps, 1 bl, 6 sps, 3 bls, 35 sps. Ch 5, turn. 15th row: 36 sps, 4 bls, 4 sps, 2 bls, 39 sps, 5 bls, 24 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sp, 2 bls, 80 sps, 3 bls, 28 sps, 3 bls, 80 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 24 sps, 5 bls, 39 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps, 4 bls, 36 sps. Ch 5, turn. 16th row: 28 sps, 5 bls, 4 sps, 4 bls, 3 sps, 3 bls, 24 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 7 sps, 4 bls, 6 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 12 sps, 11 bls, 78 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 3 bls, 14 sps, 3 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 78 sps, 11 bls, 12 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 6 sps, 4 bls, 7 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 24 sps, 3 bis, 3 sps, 4 bls, 4 sps, 5 bls, 28 sps. Ch 5, turn. 17th row: 29 sps, 5 bls, 5 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 24 sps, 4 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 4 sps, 8 bls, 4 sps, 8 bls, 10 sps, 7 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 79 sps, 2 bls, 7 sps, 3 bls, 12 sps, 3 bls, 7 sps, 2 bls, 79 sps, 2 bl, 1 sp, 7 bls, 10 sps, 8 bls, 4 sps, 8 bls, 4 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp, 4 bls, 24 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 5 sps, 5 bls, 29 sps. Ch 5, turn. Hereafter follow chart, starting at the 18th row from bottom of chart. Chart shows ¼ of design. To make second half of each row, repeat the first half, starting at center and working back. When work reaches top row, reverse the design by working back from top row to the 1st row.
EDGING...Starting at bottom of chart, ch 84. 1st row: D c in 4th ch from hook, d c in each of next 2 ch, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch. Repeat from * until 15 sps are made, d c in each of next 3 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next ch; 7 more sps, d c in each of next 3 ch. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: D c in 4th ch from hook, d c in next ch, d c in each of next 4 d c (2 bls); 6 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl, 13 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: 1 bl, 12 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 6 sps, 2 bis. Ch 1, turn. 4th row: Sl st in each of next 3 d c (1 bl decreased), ch 3, d c in each of next 3 d c, 7 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 9 sps, 1 bl. Ch 3, turn. Hereafter follow chart for edging, starting at the 5th row, until design is completed, making scallops at end of chart as follows: SI st in each of 3 d c, * ch 3 and make 4 bls, turn. Sl st in each of 3 d c, ch 3 and make 2 bls. Fasten and break off. Skip 12 d c, attach thread to next d c. Repeat from * 2 more times. Break off. Attach thread at “X” on chart, and continue to follow chart along other side. This completes one corner. Hereafter work rows of sps (continuing with scallops) until piece is the length of one side, omitting the corner. Then work corner as before, and continue in this manner around. Fasten and break off.
NAPKINS... (Make 6). Starting at bottom of chart, ch 78 and follow chart to end. Break off. Cut linen into 6 pieces, 18 inches square. Place lace corner on one corner of linen piece, and sew in place. Cut away excess linen at back of work, and make a narrow hem all around outer edges of napkin. Finish other napkins in same way.
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Chart for Floral Classic Tablecloth
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Hospitality Tablecloth
Illustrated on page 61
MATERIALS—DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton size 20:—23-balls White or Ecru. Lily MERCROCHET Cotton may be substituted if preferred.
Crochet hook No. 12. Size—56 × 72 inches.
BLOCK—Ch 11, join with sl st to form ring. ROW 1—Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. ROW 2—(Ch 7, sk 1 dc, sl st in next 2 dc) 7 times, ch 3, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc.
ROW 3—* Ch 17, remove hook from lp, insert it back in 6th st of ch (counting from beg.), catch lp and draw thru forming a ch-11 ring out on left side of ch. Ch 1, in ring make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 15 dc, 1 hdc and 1 sc. Sc around ch at base of ring, ch 5, sc in next ch-7 lp. Repeat from * 7 times. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back of center circle. ROW 4—Sc in 5th st up side of a ring, (ch 5, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc) 4 times, * ch 3, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in 5th st on next ring, ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, (ch 5, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join with sc in 1st ch-5 lp. ROW 5—* (Ch 6, sc in next ch-5 lp) 3 times, ch 6, sc between dc in angle. Repeat from * around. ROW 6—* 4 sc in half of next 1p, (ch 7, sc in next lp) twice, ch 7, 4 sc in left half of next lp. Repeat from * around. ROW 7—Sl st in 1st 2 sc, ch 1, * sc in remaining 2 sc, 4 sc in half of next lp, ch 8, sc in next Ip, ch 8, 4 sc in left half of next 1p, sc in next 2 sc, sk 4 sc in angle and repeat from * around. Join with sl st in 1st sc. ROW 8—Ch 1, * sc in remaining 5 sc, 4 sc in half of next lp, ch 12, 4 sc in left half of next lp, sc in next 5 sc, sk 2 sc in angle, sc in remaining 5 sc, 3 sc in next 1p, ch 15, turn, sk 15 sc, sl st in next sc (2d from end), ch 1, turn, 9 sc in half of 1p, ch 6, holding back the last 1p of each tr on hook, make 3 tr in 6th ch from hook, thread over and draw thru all 4 1ps on hook at once (Cluster made), ** ch 5, sl st in Cluster for a p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster, 9 sc in bal. of large lp, 1 sc in next lp, ch 12, 4 sc in left half of next 1p, sc in next 5 sc, sk 2 sc in angle and repeat from * around. End with sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.
2d BLOCK—Repeat to ** in Row 8 * Ch 2, sl st in one lp of st at end of a corner p on 1st Block, ch 2, sl st back in Cluster on 2d Block to complete joining-p, ch 6, sl st at base of Cluster, 9 sc in bal. of large lp, sc in next 1p, * ch 6, sl st in next ch-12 lp on 1st Block, ch 6, 4 sc back in left half of next lp on 2d Block, sc in next 5 sc, ch 12, sl st between sc in corresponding angle on 1st Block, ch 12, sl st back in last sc on 2d Block, sk 2 sc in angle, sc in remaining 5 sc, 4 sc in half of next lp, ch 6, sl st in next ch-12 lp on 1st Block, ch 6, 4 sc back in left half of next lp on 2d Block, sc in next 5 sc, sk 2 sc in angle, sc in remaining 5 sc, 3 sc in next lp, ch 15, turn, sk 15 sc, sl st in next sc, ch 1, turn, 9 sc in half of large lp, ch 6, a 3-tr Cluster in 6th ch from hook. Repeat from * to *, then complete row as for 1st Block. Join 3d Block to 2d Block, and 4th Block to 3d and 1st Blocks in same way.
Make and join 252 Blocks 14 × 18.
Stretch and pin cloth right-side-down on curtain or quilting frames. Lay frames over an ironing board or padded table a section at a time. Steam and press each section dry thru a cloth until completely blocked.
Designs by Esther Parnell Hewlett
Briar Rose Tablecloth
Illustrated on page 66
First Scallop . . . Ch 44. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (2 sps made) ; dc in next 27 ch (9 bls made) ; (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) twice (2 bls over 2 sps made) ; dc in 27 dc (9 bls over 9 bls made) ; 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in 5th st of turning chain, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at both ends). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 3rd row: Dc in same place as last sl st, make 3 bls, (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 4 times (4 sps over 4 bls made) ; 1 bl, 4 sps, 3 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at both ends). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 4th row: Dc in same place as last sl st, make 2 bls, 2 sps, 9 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at both ends). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 13. 5th row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next dc, make (2 bls, 2 sps) twice; 3 bls, (2 sps, 2 bls) twice; ch 5, dc in same place as last dc; (ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd st of previous ch-5) twice (3 sps increased at both ends). Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 6th row: Dc in same place as last sl st, 4 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 4 bls, ch 5, dc in same place as last dc (1 sp increased at both ends). Fasten off.
Second Scallop . . . Work exactly as for 1st scallop but do not fasten off at end of 6th row. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 8, join with sl st in 5th st of turning chain on 6th row of 1st scallop. Fasten off.
Third and Fourth Scallops . . . Work exactly as for 1st scallop, joining to previous scallop as 2nd was joined to 1st scallop. Fasten off.
Fifth Scallop . . . Ch 110. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in 18 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice; dc in 45 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice; dc in 18 ch, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Inc 1 sp, make (9 bls, 4 sps) twice; 9 bls, inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 3rd row: Inc 1 sp, make 3 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 3 bls, 7 sps, 1 bl, 7 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 3 bls, inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 4th row: Inc 1 sp, make 2 bls, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 3 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 13. 5th row: Inc 3 sps, make 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 4 sps, 3 bls, 4 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, inc 3 sps. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7. 6th row: Inc 1 sp, make 4 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 1 bl, 3 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 4 bls, inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 8, join with sl st in 5th st of turning chain on 6th row of 4th scallop. Fasten off.
Sixth to Ninth Scallops incl . . . Work exactly as for 1st scallop, joining to previous scallop as 2nd was joined to 1st scallop. Fasten off.
Attach thread in 3rd st of last increased sp on 1st scallop, ch 7, turn.
7th row: Dc in same place where thread was attached, * 5 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 3 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 1 bl, 3 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 5 bls, work 3 sps over joining chain. Repeat from * 3 more times; 5 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 7 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, (1 sp, 1 bl) 3 times; 1 sp, 3 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 7 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 5 bls. ** Work 3 sps over joining chain, 5 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 3 sps, (1 bl, 1 sp) twice; 1 bl, 3 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 5 bls. Repeat from ** 3 more times; inc 1 sp. Turn, sl st in 3 ch, ch 7.
Note: Chart shows one quarter of design. To make second half of each row, omit center bl or sp as the case may be and work back to beginning of each row.
Starting with the 8th row, follow chart until the 37th row is completed. When there are no increased sps at ends of row, ch 5 to turn. When row begins with a bl, ch 3 to turn. Do not ch to turn at end of 37th row. 38th row: Sl st in 2 ch, sl st in dc, ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, now follow chart across to last sp (1 sp decreased at each end), turn. Now follow chart to the top. The last row on chart is center; to work other half of cloth, reverse chart, omit last row and work back until all but the last 6 rows (scallops) have been completed.
First Scallop . . . 1st row: Dec 1 sp, make 1 sp, 4 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 2 bls, 2 sps, 4 bls, 1 sp. Turn. 2nd row: Dec 1 sp, make 3 sps, (2 bls, 2 sps) twice; 3 bls, (2 sps, 2 bls) twice; 3 sps. Turn. Finish scallop according to chart. Fasten off. * Skip 3 sps, attach thread in next dc, ch 3 and work next scallop across next 27 bls or sps as the case may be. Fasten off. Repeat from * 2 more times. Skip 3 sps, attach thread in next dc, ch 3 and work 5th scallop across next 49 bls or sps. Fasten off. Work remaining 4 scallops to correspond with first 4 scallops. Work a row of sc all around edge. Fasten off.
Block to measurement.
Chart for Briar Rose Tablecloth