Part 1

STAR RUG BOOK No. 106 _25¢_

CROCHETED RUGS

_The American Thread Company_ 260 W. BROADWAY, NEW YORK 13, N. Y. Printed in U.S.A.

CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS

ch Chain s c Single Crochet s d c Short Double Crochet d c Double Crochet tr c Treble Crochet d tr c Double Treble Crochet tr tr c Treble Treble Crochet sl st Slip Stitch st Stitch sts Stitches

* (Asterisk) Indicates that the instructions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times plus the original.

** Are used in the same way.

Home Sweet Home

(_illustrated on cover_)

WOVEN

_Approximate Size 19 Inches x 30 Inches Without Fringe_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

10 skeins Red. 2 skeins White. 1 skein Black or colors desired. Aluminum crochet hook size H.

With Red ch 72, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, turn.

2nd Row: Ch 3 (counts as 1 d c), 1 d c in each d c (69 d c), turn.

Repeat the 2nd row 53 times, then work a row of s c all around working 3 s c in each corner, join, cut yarn.

Cut 72 strands of White and 36 strands of Black long enough to leave 4 inches on each end for fringe. Thread 2 strands of White into a very large eyed tapestry needle, weave horizontally through 3rd row of d c’s weaving under 1st d c and over next d c, * under next d c and over next d c, repeat from * across row. Weave 2 more strands through same row of d c weaving over and under same sts (4 strands woven through 1 row). Weave 4 strands of Black through next row of d c in same manner reversing the over and under and weaving 2 strands at a time. Weave 4 strands of White through next row of d c weaving same as previous White row. This completes 1 stripe. * Skip 3 rows of d c, then weave a stripe same as before. Repeat from * 7 times.

VERTICAL STRIPES: Cut 16 strands of White and 8 strands of Black long enough to leave 4 inches on each end for fringe. Using 2 strands of yarn only for each stripe instead of 4 strands, weave yarn under all White sts and over all other sts weaving lengthwise, starting under the s c row at beginning and ending under s c row at end. Weave 2 strands of White through 2nd row of White woven sts from end. Weave 2 more strands of White through next row of White woven sts. * Skip 5 rows of woven White sts and weave 2 strands of Black through next row of White woven sts. Weave 2 strands of White through next row of White woven sts. Weave 2 strands of Black through next row of White woven sts. Skip 5 rows of White woven sts and weave 2 strands of White through each of the next 2 rows of White woven sts. Repeat from * once. Cut strands of Red 8 inches in length. Using 1 strand, double in half and knot through each st on each side where White or Black fringe does not occur. Tack long loops on right side at center if desired.

Dot Dot Dash

(_illustrated on page 3_)

CROCHETED BLACK AND WHITE WITH COLOR

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

LARGE RUG—23 x 48 inches without fringe. 5 skeins Black. 4 skeins each Dk. Green and White. SMALL RUG—17 x 27 inches without fringe. 3 skeins Black. 2 skeins each Dk. Green and White. Aluminum crochet hook size H.

For Large Rug:

With Black, ch 92, s c in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across row to within last 2 sts of ch, ch 1, skip 1 st, insert hook in last st, pull loop through, drop Black, pull Green through both loops on hook, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row: S c in ch 1 space, * ch 1, s c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * across row, ch 1, insert hook in last st, pull loop through, drop Green, pull White through both loops on hook, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row: S c in ch 1 space, * ch 1, s c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * across row, ch 1, insert hook in last st, pull loop through, drop White, pull Black through both loops on hook, ch 1, turn.

4th Row: S c in ch 1 space, * ch 1, s c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * across row, ch 1, insert hook in last st, pull loop through, drop Black, pull Green through both loops on hook, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows, until rug measures 40 inches, ending with the Black row, cut yarn.

FRINGE: Wind Black over a 7 inch cardboard, cut one end. Using 2 strands, double in half and loop through every other st across each short end.

Next Row: * Take 2 strands of 1 group of fringe and 2 strands of next group of fringe, knot together ½ inch from preceding row of knots, repeat from * across row. Repeat last row once.

SMALL RUG: With Black, ch 67 and work in same manner as large rug until work measures 27 inches ending with the Black row.

Young Modern

WAFFLE STITCH

_24 Inches x 40 Inches Without Fringe_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

14 skeins Evergreen. 2 skeins Orange. 1 skein Lt. Yellow. 1 skein White. Aluminum crochet hook size H.

With Evergreen, ch 84, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3, turn.

2nd Row: D c in next d c, * yarn over, insert hook from front to back and to front again around next d c, pull loop through, yarn over and complete the d c (front d c), front d c around next d c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, repeat from * across row, ending with d c in 3rd st of ch 3, drop Evergreen, do not turn.

3rd Row: * * Attach Orange in 3rd st of ch 3, s c in same space and 1 s c in each st, cut yarn, turn.

4th Row: Pick up Evergreen, ch 3, front d c around next d c of 2nd row below, * skip 2 s c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 s c, 1 front d c in each of the next 2 d c of 2nd row below, repeat from * across row, ending with last d c around end ch, ch 3, turn.

5th Row: Same as 2nd row.

Repeat the last 3 rows for pattern, working 1 row Orange, 2 rows Evergreen, * 1 row Lt. Yellow, 2 rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, * 1 row Orange, two rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, * 1 row White, two rows Evergreen, repeat from * once. Repeat from * * 3 times. Continue in pattern working * 1 row Orange, 2 rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, * 1 row Lt. Yellow, 2 rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, * 1 row Orange, 2 rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, ch 2, turn last row.

Next Row: Insert hook from front to back and to front again around next d c, pull loop through, yarn over and complete the s c (front s c), * 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c, 1 front s c around each of the next 2 d c, repeat from * across row, cut yarn.

FRINGE: Wind Evergreen over a 1½ inch cardboard, cut one end. Using one strand, double in half and knot through each st across two short sides.

_Biarritz_

EMBROIDERED BLOCKS

_Approximate Size 22 Inches × 33 Inches_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

9 skeins Lt. Brown. 4 skeins White or color desired. Aluminum crochet hook size H.

With Brown ch 72, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn. Work firmly throughout.

2nd Row: 1 s c in each s c (71 s c), ch 1, turn.

3rd Row: S c in 1st s c, long s c in base of next s c, * s c in top of next s c, long s c in base of next s c, repeat from * across row, ending with s c in top of last s c, ch 1, turn.

4th Row: Long s c in 1st s c, * s c in top of next long s c, long s c in base of next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. The last 2 rows form the pattern. Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times.

Measure about 16 yds. of White for each of the 3 White blocks and roll each 16 yds. into a ball holding in position with a safety pin so it does not tangle. Measure about 16 yds. of Brown for each Brown stripe and roll into ball in same manner, continue working with original skeins for border stripe.

11th Row: S c in top of 1st long s c, long s c in base of next s c, * s c in top of next long s c, long s c in base of next s c, repeat from * once, s c in top of next long s c, insert hook in base of next s c, pull loop through, with White, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook, drop Brown to back of work (when changing color always complete last half of last st with next color in same manner as just given), with White 1 s c in each of the next 13 sts working in top of sts only, drop White to back of work, using a separate ball of Brown work * long s c in base of next s c, s c in top of next s c, repeat from * 3 times, drop Brown to back of work, with White and using a separate ball work 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 sts, drop White to back of work, using a separate ball of Brown work * s c in top of next long s c, long s c in base of next s c, repeat from * 3 times, drop Brown to back of work, with White and using a separate ball of yarn, work 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 sts, drop White to back of work, with Brown and using a separate ball of yarn, * long s c in base of next s c, s c in top of next s c, repeat from * 3 times (right side of work), ch 1, turn.

12th Row: * Keeping pattern uniform with Brown work in pattern across next 8 sts, drop Brown to front of work (wrong side), pick up White and work 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 s c, drop White to front of work, repeat from * twice, pick up Brown and work in pattern across last 8 sts, ch 1 to turn each row.

13th Row: * Keeping pattern uniform with Brown work in pattern across next 8 sts, drop Brown to back of work, pick up White, 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 s c, drop White to back of work, repeat from * twice, with Brown work in pattern across last 8 sts.

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times, then repeat the 12th row once.

27th Row: With Brown work in pattern across 1st 8 sts, * cut White yarn in previous row leaving an end to work in securely, 1 s c in each of the next 13 s c, cut Brown yarn of previous row leaving an end to work in securely, work in pattern across next 8 sts, repeat from * twice.

28th Row: With Brown work in pattern across 1st 8 sts, * 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 s c, pattern over next 8 sts, repeat from * twice.

Repeat from 3rd row through 28th row 4 times. Work 9 rows in pattern.

Next Row: 1 s c in each st, cut yarn.

With Brown embroider design in cross sts in center of each White block working according to chart and starting the 1st 2 cross sts in the 6th and 7th st of 6th row of each White block.

The New Granny

CROCHETED GRANNY BLOCK

_24 Inches x 36 Inches_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

3 skeins each Lt. Yellow and Brown. 2 skeins Dk. Red. 6 skeins Gray or colors desired. Aluminum crochet hook size H.

Each motif measures 6 inches x 6 inches.

24 motifs 4 x 6 are required for rug.

MOTIF: With Lt. Yellow ch 4, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 2 d c in ring, * ch 1, 3 d c in ring, repeat from * twice, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch, cut yarn.

2nd Row: Attach Dk. Red in ch 1 loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, ch 1, 3 d c in same loop, * 3 d c, ch 1, 3 d c (shell) in next loop, repeat from * twice, join in 3rd st of ch, cut yarn.

3rd Row: Attach Gray in corner loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, ch 1, 3 d c in same loop, * skip 3 d c of same shell, 3 d c in next space, shell in next corner loop, repeat from * twice, skip 3 d c of same shell, 3 d c in next space, join in 3rd st of ch, cut yarn.

4th Row: Attach Brown in corner loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, ch 1, 3 d c in same loop, * skip 3 d c of same shell, 3 d c in next space, skip 3 d c, 3 d c in next space, shell in next corner loop, repeat from * twice, skip 3 d c of same shell, 3 d c in next space, skip 3 d c, 3 d c in next space, join in 3rd st of ch, cut yarn.

5th Row: With Lt. Yellow, work 1 s c in each st and 2 s c, ch 2, 2 s c in each corner loop.

6th Row: With Gray, work same as 5th row. Sew motifs together as illustrated.

BORDER: With Gray, work a row of s c all around, working 1 s c in each s c and 3 s c in each corner loop, join. Work 1 more row in same manner, working 3 s c in center st of each corner, join, cut yarn.

Provincial

WOVEN

_Rug Measures Approx. 30 Inches x 48 Inches_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

8 skeins Dk. Green. 5 skeins Rust. 8 skeins Lt. Yellow or colors desired. Aluminum crochet hook size G.

With Green ch 113, d c in 7th st from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, d c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 4 to turn all rows.

2nd Row: D c in next d c, * ch 1, d c in next d c, repeat from * across row ending with ch 1, skip 1 st, d c in next st (when changing color, always complete last half of st with next color), cut Green.

3rd Row: Attach Rust and work same as 2nd row. Continue working in same manner, work 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 2 rows Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 2 rows Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 2 rows Yellow (center of rug), then starting with the Green row, work backwards to the 1st row, cut yarn.

The pattern is darned in using 3 strands of yarn through each mesh lengthwise, working over 1 mesh and under next mesh allowing 10 inches of yarn at each end for fringe. Reverse the over and under of every other row of meshes. Starting at end weave 1st 2 rows Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 2 rows Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 2 rows Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 2 rows Yellow (center). Then starting with 1 row Rust working backward work back to the 1st row.

FRINGE: Knot 1st 2 strands together, * knot next 3 strands together, repeat from * across row knotting last 4 strands together. Work opposite side in same manner. Trim evenly.

Happy the Clown

EMBROIDERED

_20 Inches x 30 Inches Without Fringe_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

9 skeins Med. Blue. 1 skein each Black, Red and Lt. Yellow. Aluminum crochet hook size H.

With Blue ch 61, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row: 1 s c in each s c, ch 1, turn.

Repeat 2nd row 94 times, cut yarn.

FRINGE: Wind yarn over a 7 inch cardboard, cut one end. Using 2 strands, double in half and loop through every other st across short sides and every other row across long sides.

Next Row: * Take 2 strands of one group of fringe and 2 strands of next group of fringe, knot together ½ inch from preceding row of knots, repeat from * all around.

Repeat last row once.

Embroider rug in cross sts according to chart.

If desired pompons can be used instead of cross sts for buttons and shoes.

POMPONS: Wind Red over a 1¾ inch cardboard 25 times, tie one end, remove from cardboard and cut opposite end. Work 2 more Red and 3 Yellow pompons in same manner. Sew Red pompons on front of suit as illustrated for buttons. Sew a Yellow pompon on each shoe and one at tip of feather on hat.

Country Home

CROCHETED

_25½ Inches in Diameter Without Fringe_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

2 skeins each Black and Chartreuse. 1 skein each Dk. Green, Turquoise, Lt. Yellow, Cerise, Red and National Blue. Aluminum crochet hook size G or H.

With Dk. Green ch 10, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 23 d c in ring, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Round: Ch 3, d c in same space, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, 2 d c in next d c, * ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch (6 d c sections), cut yarn.

3rd Round: Attach Black in same space, ch 3, d c in same space, 1 d c in each of the next 4 d c, 2 d c in next d c, * ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, 1 d c in each of the next 4 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * all around, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch, cut Black. Repeat the 3rd round for entire rug having 2 more d c in each d c section in each round, working next 2 rounds Cerise, 1 round Black, 2 rounds Turquoise, 1 round Lt. Yellow, 1 round Black, 1 round Chartreuse, 1 round Red, 1 round Lt. Yellow, * 1 round National Blue, 1 round Black, repeat from * once, 1 round Chartreuse, cut yarn.

FRINGE: Wind Chartreuse over a 4 inch cardboard. Cut one end. Using 1 strand for each fringe double in half and knot through each st all around.

Cliff Dweller

CROCHETED

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

LARGE RUG—26 x 50 inches without fringe. 8 skeins Gray. 8 skeins Red or Dk. Red. 4 skeins Cream. SMALL RUG—16 x 26 inches without fringe. 4 skeins Gray. 3 skeins Red or Dk. Red. 2 skeins Cream. Aluminum crochet hook size H.

SMALL RUG: With Gray ch 72, insert hook in 4th st from hook, pull loop through, yarn over, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, * skip 1 st of ch, insert hook in next st, pull loop through, yarn over, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, repeat from * across ch, cut yarn (35 patterns). Attach Cream (when changing color always complete last half of last st made with next color), turn.

2nd Row: Ch 2, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, * insert hook in next st (inserting hook through loose part of st also), pull loop through, yarn over, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time (pattern), repeat from * across row, cut yarn, turn.

3rd Row: With Gray, ch 2 (always start every row with ch 2), work 1 pattern st in each of the next 4 sts, drop Gray, with Dk. Red, working over Gray, work in pattern across the next 7 sts, drop Dk. Red, pick up Gray and work in pattern across remainder of row. Continue working back and forth according to chart.

FRINGE: Wind Gray over a 3½ inch cardboard. Cut one end. Double 2 lengths in half, loop through 1st st also inserting yarn through loose part of st, draw ends through loop tightly. Repeat in each st across each short end.

LARGE RUG: With Gray, ch 110 and work in same manner as small rug, working according to chart. Finish rug in same manner.

Regimental Stripes

CROCHETED

_24 Inches x 40 Inches Without Fringe_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

8 skeins National Blue. 3 skeins Black. 2 skeins each Lt. Yellow and Dk. Green. 1 skein Red. Aluminum crochet hook size H.

With National Blue ch 96, yarn over hook, insert in 4th st from hook and pull loop through, yarn over hook, skip 1 st of ch, insert hook in next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, ch 1 (the ch 1 is termed the eye of st), * yarn over hook, insert in same space with last st, pull loop through, yarn over hook, skip 1 st of ch, insert hook in next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all 5 loops at one time, ch 1 (pattern), repeat from * across row then ch 1 more to turn.

2nd Row: Yarn over hook, skip the eye of st just made, insert hook in next st of same pattern, pull loop through, yarn over hook, insert in eye of next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all 5 loops at one time, ch 1, * yarn over hook, insert in eye of same st, pull loop through, yarn over hook, insert in eye of next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all 5 loops at one time, ch 1, repeat from * across row inserting hook in 2nd st of end ch to complete last pattern, ch 1, then ch 1 more to turn. All rows are worked same as 2nd row for entire rug. Work 4 more rows National Blue but work to within last pattern of last row, yarn over, insert in eye of same st, pull loop through, yarn over, insert in 2nd st of end ch, pull loop through, with Black pull through all 5 loops on hook at one time, ch 1, then ch 1 more to turn.

Work 1 row of pattern in Black. When changing color always complete last pattern in next color. Then work 2 rows Lt. Yellow, 1 row Black, 2 rows Dk. Green, 1 row Black, 2 rows Red, 1 row Black, 8 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Lt. Yellow, 1 row Black, 4 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Green, 1 row Black, 4 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Red, 1 row Black, 4 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Green, 1 row Black, 4 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Lt. Yellow, 1 row Black, 8 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Red, 1 row Black, 2 rows Green, 1 row Black, 2 rows Lt. Yellow, 1 row Black, 6 rows National Blue, cut yarn.

FRINGE: Wind National Blue over a 4½ inch cardboard, cut one end. Using 2 strands, double in half and knot through every other st across each short end.

Round and Round

CROCHETED—LOOP STITCH OVAL

_25 Inches x 37 Inches_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

6 skeins Dk. Green. 5 skeins Leaf Green. 4 skeins Evergreen. 2 skeins White. Aluminum crochet hook size H.

With Dk. Green ch 31, 2 loop sts in 2nd st from hook (loop st: wind yarn over index finger, insert hook in st, draw yarn through pulling yarn from under index finger, drop loop from finger letting loop fall to right side of work and complete s c), 1 loop st in each of the next 28 sts of ch, 3 loop sts in end st, working on opposite side of ch, work 1 loop st in each of the 28 sts, 1 loop st in same space with 1st 2 loop sts, join, ch 1, turn.

2nd Round: 2 s c in each of the 3 loop sts at each end and 1 s c in each of the 28 loop sts on each side, join, ch 1, turn.

3rd Round: Skip the sl st and work 2 loop sts in each of the next 2 s c, 1 loop st in each of the next 28 s c, 2 loop sts in each of the next 6 s c, 1 loop st in each of the next 28 s c, 2 loop sts in each of the last 4 s c, join, ch 1, turn.

4th Round: 1 s c in each loop st, join (80 s c), ch 1, turn.

5th Round: 1 loop st in each of the 34 s c on each side and 2 loop sts in each of the 6 sts at each end, join, cut yarn, turn.

6th Round: Place a marker between the 2 center sts at end, attach Leaf Green in 8th st to right of center, s c in same space, 2 s c in next st, * 1 s c in next st, 2 s c in next st, repeat from * 6 times, 1 s c in each of the next 30 sts, 2 s c in next st, * 1 s c in next st, 2 s c in next st, repeat from * 6 times, 1 s c in each remaining st, join, ch 1, turn.