Part 2

=ARMHOLE SHAPING=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row, K to end of row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 4 sts, K 4 color A, K 20 (22, 24) color B, attach A and K 2 for center border. Leave remaining sts on needle to be worked later, turn. Working in established colors, dec 1 st at armhole edge every other row same as back; at the same time work 1st eyelet for front lacing on 5th row (eyelet: Work across row to within last 4 sts of center, K 2 tog, YO, K 2). Work 2 more eyelets in same manner every 2 inches. Work even until section measures 6 inches from 1st armhole bind off, ending on wrong side. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, K 11 color B (all sizes), cut color A. At center, attach color A to color B and work remaining 8 (10, 12) sts of neck band and border, ending at front edge. =NEXT ROW=: K across 8 (10, 12) color A sts, with color B, P 2 tog, P across to border, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows twice; at the same time when there are 3 ridges at neck edge bind off 4 (6, 8) sts at neck edge. Then work 4 border sts at each end with color A and 8 center sts in color B. Work in established pattern until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: With matching colors, bind off 8 sts at beg of armhole edge, turn. Attach color A at center front and work other side to correspond reversing shaping and eyelets. =FINISHING=: Block each section to size. Weave shoulder and side seams matching stripes. With color C make a chain about 30 inches long and lace through eyelets as illustrated.

_Ripple Poncho_

One size fits all

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 1—180 yd. skein each of any 5 colors or 3—70 yd. skeins each of any 5 colors

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 2 sts = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch

=1st ROW=: With Rust ch 119, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 5 sts, * 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in remaining 6 sts, ch 1 to turn all rows. =2nd ROW=: Working in back loop of all sts throughout skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, * 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 s c, skip 1 s c, working in both loops of st, 1 s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row throughout working 2 rows each Rust, Brown, Bongo, Antique and Yellow, cutting all colors at end of each 2nd row. (When changing colors always complete last half of st with next color). Repeat last 10 rows once more (20 rows in all).

=NECK OPENING=: Work in established pattern and colors across 4 points only, ch 1, turn. Work across these 4 points for 20 rows. Attach yarn at center and work across the remaining 4 points in same manner until there are 20 rows; then work across all 8 points for 20 more rows in colors as established, cut yarn.

=COLLAR=: Attach Yellow at neck edge in last of short rows, work 1 s c in each row increasing 1 st every 4th row (50 s c) around neck, join and ch 1 to turn each row. Working in back loop of remaining sts work 2 rows Yellow, 2 rows Antique, 2 rows Bongo, and 2 rows Brown, join, cut yarn.

_Cute Boot_

_Crocheted_

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 2—70 yd. skeins each White and Red

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 7 sc = 2 inches

Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.

=SOLE=: With Red, ch 16 (20, 24), work 3 sdc in 2nd st from hook (sdc: yo, insert in st, pull through and work off all loops at one time), 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc in next st, 3 sdc in last st; working on other side of ch, 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc in next st, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, sdc in same space, 3 sdc in next sdc, 2 sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sdc in next st, 2 sdc in next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in remaining sts, join. =3rd ROUND=: Ch 2, 2 d c in each of next 2 sts, 3 d c in next st, 2 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 7 (9, 11) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 2 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 3 s c in next st, 2 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 1 d c in each of the rem sts, join, cut yarn.

=UPPER SECTION=: With right side of sole toward you, attach White in 4th st from center of toe, working in back loop of sts only work 1 s c in each st all around leaving 7 sts free at center of toe, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: Working in both loops of sts work 1 s c in each s c, ch 1, turn. =3rd ROW=: Skip 1 s c, work in s c dec 3 sts evenly spaced at heel and omitting the last s c, ch 1, turn. =4th ROW=: Work in s c dec 1st and last st at each side of toe, ch 1, turn. =5th ROW=: Work 1 s c in each s c, work 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, working all around toe of boot, 1 s c in both loops of 7 free sts of toe, 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, join in 1st s c, ch 1, turn. =6th ROW=: Skip 1st s c, work in s c dec 2 sts at center of toe, join, cut yarn, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Attach yarn in 9 (11, 13) st from joining and work to corresponding st on other side; 31 (35, 39) sts, ch 1, turn. Continue in rows of s c skipping the 1st and last s c at each end in every row until 19 (23, 27) sts remain. Work 6 more rows even, cut yarn.

=FINISHING=: With right side facing attach Red at top of boot, work 3 s c in 1st st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working over the s c and into the row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts working into row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working into row below, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 3 s c in corner st; then work s c all around dec 2 sts in center of toe, join, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * ch 3, s c in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * to the st before center of toe, s c in next st, ch 3, s c in center of toe, 1 s c in each of the next 5 sts, then repeat between *’s all around, join, cut yarn. =TIES=: With White work a 40 inch ch, cut yarn. Pull ch through loop at center of toe and lace boot as illustrated. Finish other boot in same manner. =TASSEL=: Wind White 5 times over a 1 inch cardboard, tie one end, cut other end. Fold cut ends tog, then tie again about ¼ inch below 1st tying. Work 4 tassels and attach to ends of laces.

_Crocheted Boot_

_Cute Boot_

_Knitted_

=SIZES=: Small to Medium; Medium to Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 2—70 yd. skeins each Black and White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW Plastic Crochet Hook Size I

=GAUGE=: 7 sts: 2 inches

Directions are given for Small to Medium size. Changes for Medium to Large size are given in parentheses.

=TOP SECTION=: Starting at toe, with White cast on 5 sts (both sizes). =1st ROW=: K across row. =2nd ROW=: K 2, P 1 (center st), K 2. =3rd ROW=: K 1, inc in next st, K 1 (center st), inc in next st, K 1. =4th ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3. =5th ROW=: K across row inc 1 st before and after center st. =6th ROW=: K 4, P 1, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows always inc 1 st before and after center st on 1st row and always P center st on 2nd row until there are 23 (27) sts on needle, ending on wrong side. Work 4 more rows even as established (both sizes). =NEXT ROW=: Work across 11 (13) sts, place next 12 (14) sts on st holder, cast on 10 (12) sts; 21 (25) sts. =NEXT 15 (19) ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT SHORT ROW=: (Inc row): K across 10 sts (both sizes), turn. NEXT SHORT ROW: (inc row): K across these 10 sts. (These 2 short rows inc the length.) =NEXT 4 ROWS=: K across all sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Repeat 2 short inc rows. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg of row, work across remaining sts. Bind off. Place sts from holder on needle; on free needle cast on 10 (12) sts, then K center st and next st tog, K across remaining sts. =NEXT 18 ROWS=: K across each row. Then repeat from 1st inc row of 1st section to last row. Bind off.

=SOLE=: With Black, cast on 4 sts. Starting at heel work in garter st (K each row). =1st ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. =2nd ROW=: K across row. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows until there are 8 (10) sts on needle. =NEXT 27 (31) ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT 21 (25) ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT ROW=: K across row. Repeat last 2 rows twice. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Sew back seam of boot tog. Insert sole section and sew in position.

=POMPON=: (Make 2): Wind Black 150 times over a 2 inch cardboard. Tie one end, cut other end. Trim into shape and sew in position.

=EYELETS=: With right side facing, attach yarn at top of boot, * ch 2, skip 2 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, repeat from * all around front of boot, cut yarn. =LACING=: Work a ch 18 inches long and lace through eyelets.

_Brunch or Lunch_

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 9—70 yd. skeins White 2—70 yd. skeins each Dk. Green and Lt. Rose (will make 4 mats and 4 coasters)

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 8 sts = 2 inches 3 rows = 1 inch

=APPROXIMATE SIZE=: Mat: 14″ x 18″ Coaster: 5″ x 5″

MAT

With White ch 44, s c in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. =2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * working over next ch 1, s c in skipped st of starting ch pulling st up to level of row being worked (long s c), s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. =3rd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. =4th ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * working over ch 1, long s c in skipped s c of row below, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 16 times, cut yarn (36 rows). =EDGE=: With wrong side of last row toward you, attach Lt. Rose in last st, ch 3, 6 d c in same st (corner shell); working down side of mat, * skip next 2 rows, sl st on side of next row, skip next 2 rows, 5 d c in next row (shell), repeat from * to 3rd row before next corner, 7 d c in base of corner st; working on opposite side of starting ch, * skip next 2 sts, sl st in next st, skip next 2 sts, 5 d c in next st, repeat from * across row; work remaining sides and corners to correspond, join, do not turn, cut yarn. =2nd ROW=: Attach Dk. Green in center d c of last 5 d c shell, 3 d c in same space where next sl st was worked pulling sts up to level of shell, skip 1 d c of corner shell, * sl st in back loop of next d c, sl st in front loop of next d c, repeat from * once, sl st in back loop of next d c, * 3 d c in same st where next sl st was worked, sl st in center d c of next shell, repeat from last * to shell before next corner, continue all around in same manner, join, cut yarn.

COASTER

With White ch 8, work same as mat for 8 rows, cut yarn, do not turn. =EDGE=: Attach Lt. Rose in 1st st, 7 d c shell in same space, skip next 3 sts, sl st in next st, 7 d c shell in last st, working down side, sl st in space between 4th and 5th rows, 7 d c shell in next corner st, work remaining sides and corners to correspond, join, cut yarn. =2nd ROW=: Attach Dk. Green in same space with any sl st, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip 1 d c of next shell, work sl sts across 7 d c shell same as mat, 3 d c in same space where next sl st was worked, continue all around in same manner, join, cut yarn.

_A Poodle Boodle_

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 1—70 yd. skein White for mini size; 2—70 yd. skeins for medium size and 3—70 yd. skeins for large size

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Scrap Black yarn; scrap Red felt; ¾ yd. narrow ribbon

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

MINI

=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, (counts as 1 d c), 14 d c in ring, join in top of ch 3. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, working in back loop of sts only work 1 sdc in each st (sdc: yo hook, insert in st, pull through, yo and work off all loops at one time), join in top of ch 2. Repeat last round 6 times, cut yarn.

=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 8 d c in ring, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, 1 sdc in each st, join. =3rd ROUND=: Repeat last round. =4th ROUND=: Ch 2, 2 sdc in each st, join. =5th ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st, join, cut yarn.

=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 20 times over a 1 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape. Tie pompons in position as illustrated: =EYES=: Wind a scrap of Black yarn 4 times over index finger, cut yarn, slip off finger, tie in center and attach in place. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections of red felt; each section ⅝ x ⅜ inches. Round edges of one side. Overcast 2 sections tog and sew in place. Finish with ribbons.

MEDIUM

=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 11 d c in ring. =2nd ROUND=: Working in back loop of sts throughout work 2 sdc in each st. =3rd ROUND=: Work 1 sdc in each st, join. =NEXT 10 ROUNDS=: Repeat last round, cut yarn.

=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 11 d c in ring. =NEXT 5 ROUNDS=: 1 sdc in each st. =NEXT ROUND=: 2 d c in each st. =NEXT 2 ROUNDS=: 1 sdc in each st, cut yarn. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections red felt ¾ x ½ inch. Round edges of one side and overcast tog. Sew in place. Work eyes and finish with ribbons same as small size.

=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 30 times over 1½ inch cardboard and finish same as mini size.

LARGE

=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 15 more d c in ring (16 d c), join. =2nd ROUND=: Working in back loop of sts only throughout d c in same space, 2 d c in each st (32 d c). =NEXT ROUND=: Do not join this or following rounds, place marker at beg of each round. Work 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 16 times, s c in next 2 sts, sl st in next st, cut yarn.

=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, 11 d c in ring, place a marker. =2nd ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 4 times. =NEXT 2 ROUNDS=: 2 sdc in each st. =NEXT ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st, sl st in next st, cut yarn.

=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 55 times over a 3 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape and attach in position as illustrated. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections red felt each 1¾ x ¾ inch. Round edges of one side. Overcast the 2 sections tog and sew in place. =EYES=: Wind a scrap of black yarn 6 times over index finger, slip off finger, tie in center and attach in position. Work other eye to correspond and finish with ribbons as illustrated.

_Showman Snowman_

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 2—70 yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 rubber ball—7 inch in diameter; 1 rubber ball—5½ inch in diameter; scraps Black felt; ¼ yd. Red ribbon

=GAUGE=: 4 sts = 1 inch

=BODY=: Make 2. Cast on 9 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1 in each st (18 sts). =2nd and ALL EVEN ROWS=: P across. =3rd ROW=: Inc (K 1, P 1) in every other st. =5th ROW=: Inc in every 3rd st. =7th ROW=: Inc in every 4th st. =9th ROW=: Inc in every 5th st. =11th ROW=: Inc in every 6th st. =13th ROW=: Inc in every 7th st. =15th ROW=: K across. =16th ROW=: P across, bind off.

=HEAD=: Work 2. Work 1st 10 rows same as body section, bind off. =FINISHING=: Steam sections. Seam body and head sections tog to have each section form circles. Weave 2 body sections tog taking up front of bound off sts and leaving an opening to insert large ball. Insert ball and weave opening closed. Finish head sections in same manner. Sew head and body sections tog. Cut circles from Black felt for buttons and eyes. Glue or sew in place. Cut nose and mouth as illustrated from Black felt and glue in place. =STAND=: Cut 18 strands ½ yd. long. Braid. Form circle with braid and sew in place under body section.

=HAT=: Cut a section of Black felt 6½ x 8 inches. Fold the 2-6½ inch ends tog and pin together. Place a marker 1 inch up on each side, then place a 2nd marker 1¼ inches in from 1st marker at each side edge. Mark center on fold, then place a marker 2½ inches from this marker. Then cut away from last marker to the 1¼ inch marker. Overcast the side edges closed leaving an opening to sew in place to top of head. Tie ribbon in place for scarf.

_Love Game_

_Tennis Racket Cover_

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 3—70 Yd. skeins Red 1—70 Yd. skein White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

=GAUGE=: 7 sts = 2 inches

With Red, cast on 29 sts, work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 3½ inches, then inc 1 st each end of row every 1¼ inches 4 times. Work even until there are 66 rows from beg; then dec 1 st at beg of each row 6 times. Then dec 2 sts at beg of each row 4 times. Bind off remaining sts. Work another section in same manner.

=EMBROIDERY=: With White embroider as illustrated. See chart on page 20.

=LETTERS=: With White, work a chain long enough for desired letters. Work a sl st in back loops of each ch, cut yarn. Pin and tack in place as illustrated.

=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew sections tog leaving cast on edges free.

=BEADING=: With Red, attach yarn on wrong side of work at side seam about 1½ inches above cast on edge, * ch 6, skip 3 sts and 3 rows above, sl st through next st, ch 6, skip 3 sts and 3 rows below, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. Work a chain 24 inches long. Lace chain through beading.

Chart for Embroidery of =TENNIS RACKET COVER=

_Flower Bower Power_

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 14—70 yd. skeins White for entire set or 2—70 yd. skeins White for Topper 3—70 yd. skeins White for Seat Cover 10—70 yd. skeins White for Rug and 1 each—70 yd. skeins Watermelon, Orange and Jade for entire set

=STAR MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD= 1 Spool 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9

1 Pr. 14 inch Knitting Needles No. 7 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size I

=GAUGE=: No. 9 Needles: 7 sts = 2 inches No. 7 needles: 4 sts = 1 inch

SEAT COVER

With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 18 sts. =1st ROW=: K across row. =2nd and 3rd ROWS=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of each row. Repeat 1st to 3rd rows 5 times. =NEXT 7 ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row (44 sts). =NEXT 34 ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT 6 ROWS=: K across each row. Repeat last 7 rows once (40 sts). =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT 3 ROWS=: K across each row. Repeat last 4 rows 3 times (32 sts). =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT ROW=: K across row. Repeat last 2 rows once. =NEXT 7 ROWS=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of each row (14 sts). Bind off.

=FACING=: Cast on 3 sts. =1st 3 ROWS=: Work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) inc 1 st at beg and end of each row. =4th ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg of row, YO, K 2 tog (beading), K 2, K 2 tog. =5th ROW=: P across all sts working the YO as a st. Repeat 4th and 5th rows until strip is about 1½ inches less than necessary to fit from beg of cast on sts around cover to end of cast on sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Continue in stockinette st, dec 1 st at beg and end of each row. Bind off. Sew to edge of cover having beading to inner edge. =CORD=: Work a ch 54 inches, cut yarn. Lace through beading. =TRIM=: =LARGE FLOWER=: With Watermelon ch 19, sl st in 1st st of ch, ch 12, sl st in same st, * ch 18, sl st in same st, ch 12, sl st in same st, repeat from * 3 times, cut yarn. =SMALL FLOWER=: With Orange ch 13, sl st in 1st st of ch, ch 8, sl st in same st, * ch 12, sl st in same st, ch 8, sl st in same st, repeat from * 3 times, cut yarn. =STEMS=: With Jade ch 15, cut yarn. Work another ch having 11 sts, cut yarn. =LEAVES=: (Make 5): Ch 10, sl st in 1st st of ch, cut yarn. With “=STAR=” =MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD= sew flowers, stems and leaves in position as illustrated. With Jade embroider French Knots (7 times around needle) in center of each flower.

TISSUE TOPPER

With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 6 sts. =1st AND ALL ODD ROWS=: K across each row. =2nd ROW=: Inc in each st. =4th ROW=: K 1, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. =6th ROW=: K 2, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. =8th ROW=: K 3, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. Continue working in same manner always having 1 more st before inc in the even numbered rows until there are 48 sts on needle. =NEXT 28 ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: K 1, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. =NEXT 10 ROWS=: K across each row. Bind off loosely. =FINISHING=: Sew side seam. Make 1 large Watermelon flower and 1 small Orange flower same as seat cover. Make 1 long and 1 short stem. Sew to topper as illustrated.

RUG

=Approximate Size=: 25½ x 31½ inches

With White and No. 7 needles, cast on 96 sts and work in Garter st (K each row) until rug measures 30 inches from beg, bind off.

=EDGE=: Attach yarn in right corner at top, working across top, work 3 s c in same space, * ch 1, skip next st, s c in next st, repeat from * across top to next corner, 3 s c in corner, working down side of rug, * ch 1, skip 1 ridge, s c in next ridge, repeat from last * across side, 3 s c in corner, then repeat from 1st * across remaining 2 sides ending to correspond, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 1, 3 s c in center st at corner, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * all around, working 3 s c in each corner st, join, cut yarn.

=FINISHING=: Block to measurements. Make 4 large and 4 small Watermelon flowers same as seat cover. Make 3 large and 3 small Orange flowers. Make 6 long stems and 8 short stems. Make 32 leaves. Arrange flowers, stems and leaves as illustrated and sew in position.

TISSUE BOX COVER

With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 34 sts and work in Garter st (K each row) for 2¾ inches. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: K across each row casting on 10 sts at end of each row for sides (54 sts). Work even for 2¼ more inches. =NEXT ROW=: K across 14 sts, bind off next 26 sts for top opening, K across remaining 14 sts. =NEXT ROW=: K across 14 sts, cast on 26 sts, work across remaining 14 sts. Work even until side measures 4½ inches from cast on sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 10 sts at beg of each row. Work even on remaining 34 center sts for 2¾ inches, bind off.

=FINISHING=: Weave 4 corner seams. Work a row of sl sts around lower edge and top opening. Make 1 large Watermelon flower same as seat cover. Make 1 small Orange flower, 1 stem and 3 leaves. Sew in position as illustrated.

_Excite in White_

=SLEEVELESS CARDIGAN=

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 9 (10, 11)—70 yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW