Part 6

=BAND=—Make and join 6 Pom Pon Blocks. Pin this over front row around Hood, exactly matching ps. Join Red to right corner, going thru corner shells on both pieces, ch 3, 4 dc in same place, * (ch 1 and going thru both pieces, 2 dc in next p) 3 times, ch 3, 3 dc in joining of Blocks. Repeat from * across to other corner. Put 5 dc in corner shell. Ch 1, (2 dc in each of next 3 ps, 3 dc in joining of Blocks) repeated around neck edge to corner. Ch 1, sl st in 1st 3-ch. =ROW 2=—Ch 3, dc in next dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in each dc of last row with 1-ch over each 1-ch. Put 5 dc in opposite front corner. sl st in 1st 3-ch, sl st to corner dc. =ROW 3=—1 sc in each dc and 1-ch sp around front to other corner. =Ribbed Band=—Ch 6, sc in 2d st, (ch 1, sc in next 2d ch st) twice, * sl st under bar of next 2d dc (as for Ribbing on Sweater), ** ch 1, turn, sc in back lp of last sc, (ch 1, sc in back lp of next sc) twice, ** Ch 1, turn, sc in back lp of last sc, (ch 1, sc in back lp of next sc) twice. Repeat from * around neck edge to other corner. =Strap=—Repeat from ** to ** for 5¼”. Ch 10, turn, sl st in other end of last row. Fasten off. Sew button on left corner of Hood and fasten lp on Strap over it. Block Hood.

NO. 23 _Refreshment Set_

=MATERIALS=—Lily Pearl Cotton size 5 (50-yd. balls):—3-balls White, 2-balls Lt. Green for Doily and a partial ball each Yellow, Salmon Rose, Lavender and Blue for Coasters (sufficient for Doily and 4 Coasters). Crochet hook size 7. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

=COASTER=—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, wind White thread around and around as in Illustration D, until there are 5 lps around each pair of spokes. Push handle of crochet hook down between petals to separate. Cut thread 24” long and weave center as in Ill. E except go under 2 petals and back over one for each st,—making a 12-petal flower with 5 lps in each petal. Edge—Without separating petals, make 7 sc in end of each. =ROW 2=—Sl st in 1st 4 sc, ch 3, 3 dc in same sc, holding back the last lp of each on hook, thread over and pull thru all 4 lps on hook at once (a Cluster), ch 12 and drop thread and ch in front of work, but do not cut. Working behind this lp, sl st in a color between sc in next angle between petals, ch 3, a 3-dc-Cluster in same place, ch 12 and drop this thread and ch down in front. ** Pick up White thread and ch and working behind colored ch, make a 4-dc-Cluster in center sc of next petal, * ch 13, turn, sl st back in previous Cluster at starting end of 12-ch, ch 1, turn and working over both chs, cover them with 15 sc, sc in Cluster, ch 12 and drop this in front. * Pick up colored ch and working behind White ch, make a 4-dc-Cluster between sc in next angle between petals. Repeat from * to *. Repeat from ** around (12 White lps and 12 colored lps alternated). Cut each thread 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back. Repeat for each Coaster.

=DOILY=—Make 6 Coasters, using Green for colored lps. Tack tog. into a circle by 1 colored and 2 White lps on each side of each, leaving 3 colored and 2 White lps free on each on inside of circle between joinings. =Center=—Wind White twice around each spoke of WINDER as in Ill. C, cut 14” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 2 lps in each petal. =Edge=—Sc thru both lps of one petal, (ch 7, sc in next petal) 11 times, ch 7, sl st in 1st sc. =ROW 2=—Ch 1, sc in next lp, * (ch 4, sc in same lp) twice, ch 4, sc in next lp. Repeat from * around. Join with 2-ch, hdc in 1st sc. =ROW 3=—(Ch 4, sc in next lp) repeated around, with 2-ch and hdc for end lp. =ROW 4=—** Ch 10, sl st in 1st Green lp to right of joining of 2 Coasters, ch 4, sl st in 1st Green lp to left of joining, ch 5, sk last 5 sts of 10-ch, dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next 3d ch st, ch 1, sc in next 4-ch lp, ch 3, sc in next lp, * ch 7, sl st in 1 lp of 4th ch st from hook for a p, ch 2, sl st in next White lp on Coaster, ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for a p, ch 2, sk previous p, sl st in next 2d ch st, ch 1, sc in next 4-ch lp, ch 3, sc in next lp. Repeat from * once. Repeat from ** 5 times. Fasten off.

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

No. 24

_Afghan_ “DAISY GARDEN”

=MATERIALS=—Jack Frost Knitting Worsted (4-fold Germantown) in 4-oz. sks:—9-sks. Garnet and 4-sks. Variegated Rose. Crochet hook size 0. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

Size—50” x 65”.

=BLOCK=—=Flower=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind Variegated twice around each spoke of Winder, cut end about 14” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 2 loops in each petal. Make 7 flowers. Each flower will have at least 2 (opposite) petals in darkest shade and at least one of the 7 flowers will have a dark center.

=Edge=—With this dark-centered flower wrong-side-up, make 1 sc in Garnet thru both lps of one dark petal, (ch 3, sc thru both lps of next petal) 11 times, ch 3, sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long and pull thru lp tight. This is the center of Block. Continue with Garnet, using Daisies wrong-side-up. Make 1 sc in 3d petal to right of a dark petal on a 2d Daisy, (ch 3, sc in next petal) twice, ch 1, sl st in 1st sp to left of end of row on 1st Daisy, ch 1, 1 sc back in next (dark) petal on 2d Daisy, ch 1, sl st in next sp (to right of end of row) on 1st Daisy, ch 1, 1 sc back in next petal on 2d Daisy, * ch 3, sc in next petal, ch 3, sc in 2d petal to right of a dark petal on another Daisy, ch 1, swing hook around to right, skipping last 3-ch and make sl st in next previous 3-ch, (ch 1, sc back in next petal on last Daisy, ch 1, sl st in next sp on 1st Daisy) twice, ch 1, sc back in next petal on last Daisy. Repeat from * 4 times, joining 4 more Daisies in turn to each other and to center 1st Daisy. (Ch 1, sl st in next sp on 2d Daisy, ch 1, sl st back in next petal on 7th Daisy) twice to complete circle. ** (Ch 3, sc in next petal around Daisy) 6 times, ch 1, sl st in 3-ch between Daisies, ch 1, sc in next free petal. Repeat from ** 4 times. *** (Ch 3, sc in next petal) 6 times. Cut 6” long.

Make a 2d Block to *** (Ch 3, sc in next petal) twice, ch 1, sl st in corresponding sp on 2d Daisy on 1st Block. ch 1, sc back in next petal, ch 1, sl st in next sp on same Daisy on 1st Block, ch 1, sc back in next petal, (ch 3, sc in next petal) twice and cut. Make and join 8 more Blocks into a straight band.

=Fill-in Daisies=—Following directions for Variegated Daisies, make 14 Daisies in Garnet. With Garnet and holding all work wrong-side-up, make sc in one petal, (ch 3, sc in next petal) 4 times. Now join remaining 8 petals with 1-chs to 4 Daisies around an opening on one side of Band, fastening to two 3-ch sps on each Daisy. Fill in the 9 openings on each side of Band in same way.

=Border=—With right-side-up, sc in Garnet in center sc at one end, ** 3 sc in next sp, sc in sc, * 3 sc in next sp, hdc in next sc, dc in next sp, (tr in next sc, dtr down in bottom of angle, tr in next sc) holding back the last lp of each st on hook, yarn over and pull thru all 4 lps at once (a Cluster made), dc in next sp, hdc in next sc, ** (3 sc in next sp, sc in sc) 3 times. Repeat from * to **. Repeat from ** to ** around Band, working around ends as at start of row, sl st in 1st sc. =ROW 2=—Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in sl st for a widening, 1 sc in back lp of each st around with 3 widenings around each end. Join to 1st sc. =ROW 3=—Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in back lp of each sc around, with 6 widenings around each end. Join and cut. Thread each 6-ch end to a needle and fasten securely on back.

Make 7 Bands and sew together exactly matching patterns, going thru 1 lp of each sc.

=Edge=—In Garnet, with wrong-side-up, make a row of sc in back lps, widening 3 times around each point. =ROW 2=—Ch 1, turn and in back lps, sc in 4 sc, (ch 3, sc in next 4 sc) repeated around, skipping 2 sc in angle between points. Join and fasten off.

Stretch and pin afghan right-side-down on a large, padded table or board, or on quilting or curtain frames. Steam and press dry thru a cloth (see Blocking Instruction on page 31).

No. 25

_Daisy Fluff Rug_

=MATERIALS=—Jack Frost Knitting Worsted (4-fold Germantown) in 4-oz. skeins:—8-sks. Garnet and 5-sks. Variegated Rose. Crochet hook size 0. Size—38 inches. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

=DAISY=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind Variegated Rose 5 times around each spoke of Winder. Cut about 20” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 5 lps in each petal. With Daisy right-side-up, cut the top 4 lps in each petal, leaving only the single 5th lp uncut on back of each petal. Rub in hands to fluff into a pom pon. Make 241-Variegated Daisies and 120-Garnet Daisies.

=BLOCK=—In Garnet, ch 9, sl st in 1st st. Ch 5, dc in ring, (ch 2, dc in ring) 10 times, ch 2, sl st in 3d st of 1st 5-ch. Lay a Daisy on top of circle and make 2 sc thru the back lp of one petal into next 2-ch sp, * (ch 1, 2 sc thru back lp of next petal into next 2-ch sp) 11 times, ch 1, sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Repeat to *. Ch 1, sl st in a 1-ch sp on 1st Block, ch 1, 2 sc back thru back lp of next petal into next 2-ch sp on 2d Block, (ch 1, sl st in next 1-ch sp on 1st Block, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 2d Block) twice. Then complete row as for 1st Block.

=3d BLOCK=—Repeat 1st Block to *. Ch 1, sl st in 2d 1-ch sp to left of joining of 1st 2 Blocks, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 3d Block, ch 1, sl st in next 1-ch sp towards joining of 1st 2 Blocks, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 3d Block, ch 1, sl st into joining of 1st 2 Blocks, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 3d Block, (ch 1, sl st in next 1-ch sp on 1st Block, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 3d Block) twice and complete 3d Block. Continue to make and join Blocks in same way (as hexagons), following Chart for placement of colors,—making 3 joinings where 2 Blocks are joined (as for Blocks 1 and 2), 5 joinings where a Block is joined to 2 other Blocks (as for 3d Block), or 7 joinings where a Block is joined to 3 other Blocks.

=EDGE=—In Garnet, sc in 1-ch sp at “A” on Chart, (sc in next 2 sc, 1 sc in 1-ch sp) 3 times, * hdc in next 2d sc, dc between Blocks, hdc in next 2d sc, (sc in next 1-ch sp, sc in next 2 sc) twice, sc in next 1-ch sp. Repeat from * 4 times. ** Sc in next 2 sc, sc in 1-ch sp, sc in next sc, dc in next 1-ch sp, tr in next 2d sc, dtr in next 2 sc on next Block, dtr in next 1-ch sp, dtr in next 2 sc, tr in next 2d sc on next Block, dc in next sc, sc in next sc, sc in next 1-ch sp, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 1-ch sp. Repeat from ** twice. (Sc in next 2 sc, sc in 1-ch sp) twice. Repeat from * around rug and fasten off.

On each of the 18 sps around rug marked with dotted lines, tie a tuft:—Wind 2 strands of Garnet 20 times around a 1” card. Cut at one edge. Thread a long strand of Garnet to a large needle and take a st in center of one sp. Pull end down to 2½”. Take a 2d st alongside and pull down, leaving a lp between. Pass 40-strand tuft thru lp, pull tie strand down tightly around tuft and tie in a hard, double knot. Cut ends even with tuft. Fluff to match pom pons. Repeat in other 17 sps.

NO. 26 _Rug_ “GARDEN GAY”

=MATERIALS=—Lily Rug Yarn Art. 241 (80-yd. skeins):—13-sks. Lt. Blue, 2-sks. Peach and 1-sk. each Salmon Rose and Cream. Crochet hook size H-6. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

Size—24” x 40”.

=BLOCK=—Daisy—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind yarn twice around each spoke of Winder. Cut 1” long and weave center with a contrasting color as in Ill. E.

=Base=—In Lt. Blue ch 10, s1 st in 1st st. (Ch 3, 3 sc in ring) 4 times. Sl st in next 3-ch lp, ch 3, 1 hdc in same lp, * hdc in next 3 sc, (1 hdc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 hdc) all in next 3-ch. Repeat from * twice. Hdc in next 4 sts, ch 1, sl st in 2d st of next 3-ch. Cut 8” long. Lay Daisy on top of Base and tack tip of each petal down, using carpet warp for the Peach, Salmon Rose and Cream Daisies, and the Rug Yarn in Lt. Blue for the Blue Daisies. Make 144 Blocks. Using 8” end left from each Base, sew Blocks tog. into strips, going thru both lps of each st, then sew strips tog. exactly matching corners.

Starting at left corner of one end, make corner Block of Cream Daisy with Salmon Rose center. Make the next diagonal row of 2 Blocks, Peach Daisies with Blue centers. =Next Row=—3 Blocks of Salmon Rose Daisies with Cream Centers. =4th Row=—4 Blocks of Peach Daisies with Blue centers. =5th Row=—5 Blocks of Cream Daisies with Salmon Rose centers. =6th Row=—6 Blocks of Peach Daisies with Blue centers. =7th Row=—7 Blocks of Salmon Rose Daisies with Cream centers. =8th Row=—8 Blocks of Peach Daisies with Blue centers. =9th Row=—9 Blocks of Cream Daisies with Salmon Rose centers. Repeat this section for other diagonal corner of rug. Then connect the 2 sections with 6 rows of Blocks,—Blue Daisies with Peach centers,—9 Blocks in each row.

=BORDER=—In Lt. Blue, work sc around rug, 9 sc across each Block, with 3 sc in each corner of rug. =ROW 2=—Make (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner, with (ch 1, sc in next 2d sc) repeated around. =ROW 3=—Make (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner 2-ch, with (ch 1, sc in next 1-ch sp) repeated around. Repeat for 4th Row. Fasten off.

Stretch and pin rug right-side-down on a large, padded board or table. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

NO. 27 _Buffet Supper Scarf_

=MATERIALS=—Lily FROST-TONE (600-yd. cones):—1½-cones White, Cream or Ecru. Crochet hook size 10. CRAZY DAISY WINDER. Size—15” x 44”.

=BLOCK=—(Size—2¾“)—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind 4 times around spokes 1 and 2, once each around spokes 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 4 times around spokes 7 and 8, and once each around spokes 9 and 10, 11 and 12. Cut 14” long and weave center as in Ill. E. =Edge=—(Sc, hdc and 5 dc) in all 4 lps of one 4-lp petal, * ch 7, sl st back in 3d dc, ch 1, 2 sc in lp, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, ** (3 sc, a 7-ch p, 3 sc, a 4-ch p, 1 sc and 1 sl st) all in bal. of 7-ch lp, (2 dc, l hdc and 1 sc) in same petal, ch 5, sc in 2 lps of 4th ch st from hook for a p, ch 2, sc in single lp of next petal, ch 5, sc in single lp of next petal, ch 5, p, ch 2, (sc, hdc and 5 dc) in 4 lps of next petal. Repeat from * around. Join final p-lp to 1st sc, cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Repeat to ** in Edge Row. 3 sc in lp, ch 3, sl st in a corner p on 1st Block, ch 3, sl st back in last sc, 3 sc in lp, ch 2, sl st in next p on 1st Block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 1 sc and 1 sl st in bal. of lp, (2 dc, 1 hdc and 1 sc) in same petal, ch 5, p, ch 2, sc in next petal, ch 2, sl st in center 5-ch lp on 1st Block, ch 2, sc back in next petal, ch 5, p, ch 2, (sc, hdc and 5 dc) in next petal, ch 7, sl st back in 3d dc, ch 1, 2 sc in lp, ch 2, sl st in corresponding p on 1st Block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 3 sc in lp, ch 3, sl st in next (corner) p on 1st Block, ch 3, sl st back in last sc and complete Block.

Continue to make and join Blocks 5 wide by 16 long (or other desired size).

=EDGE=—Join to 1st p at one corner, (ch 3, dtr) 8 times in corner p, * ch 3, sc in next p, (ch 3, dtr) 5 times in center st of 5-ch sp on side of next Block, ch 3, sc in 1st p on next corner of Block, (ch 3, dtr) 5 times in joining of Blocks. Repeat from * around with each corner like 1st one. =ROW 2=—3 sc in next 3-ch sp, (1 sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 and 1 sc,—all in next 3-ch sp) 7 times, * (3 sc in next sp) twice, (2 sc, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, and 2 sc) in each of next 4 sps, (3 sc in next sp) twice, (1 sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 and 1 sc,—all in next 3-ch sp) 4 times. Repeat from * around with each corner like 1st one. Fasten off.

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

No. 28 (Also pictured on back cover)

_Daisy_ TABLE DOILY SET

“_Dinner Date_”

=MATERIALS=—Lily SKYTONE Mercerized Crochet Cotton (250-yd. balls):—4-balls White, Cream or Ecru (sufficient for Centerpiece, 4 place Mats and 4 Coasters). Crochet hook size 10. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

=BLOCK=—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, wind thread from left to right around spokes Nos. 1 and 2 as given in Illustration D, across center and from left to right around spokes 3 and 12, across center and repeat 4 times in same way around same spokes. (Cross center and wind from right to left around spoke No. 11, cross center and wind from left to right around spoke No. 10) 3 times. (Cross center and wind from right to left around spokes Nos. 8 and 7, cross center and wind from right to left around spokes Nos. 6 and 9) 5 times. Cross center, holding thread in center with thumb (and wind from right to left around spoke No. 4, cross center and wind from left to right around spoke No. 5, cross center) 3 times. Cut 24” long and weave 3 rows of sts around center, making an 8-petal flower with 5-lp petals alternating with 3-lp petals. =Edge=—Sc in 1 lp of a 3-lp petal, * (ch 3, sc in next lp of same petal) twice, ch 6, 6 sc thru all 5 lps of next petal, ch 6, sc in 1 lp of next 3-lp petal. Repeat from * around. Join with 6-ch, sl st in 1st sc. =ROW 2=—* Ch 4, sc thru 2 lps of starting st of 4-ch, ch 1 (a p-lp made), (1 dc, another p-lp and 1 dc) all in next sc, a p-lp, sl st in next sc, 3 sc on half of next 6-ch lp, (a p-lp, tr in next sc) 6 times, a p-lp, 3 sc on left half of next 6-ch lp, sl st in next sc. Repeat from * around. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Join to 1st Block by the 5th and 6th ps on 1st corner shell, by the center p on small shell and by the 2d and 3d ps on next corner shell,—joining to corresponding ps on 1st Block. To join, instead of making a p-lp, ch 3, sl st in p on 1st Block, ch 2, sc back in starting st of 3-ch and ch 1. Repeat for each joining.

=CENTERPIECE=—(Size—12½”)—Make and join 16 Blocks 4 x 4 into a square.

=PLACE MAT=—(Size—12½” x 16”)—Make and join 20 Blocks 4 x 5. Make 4.

=COASTER=—Make 4 of one Block each.

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

ABBREVIATIONS FOR CROCHET

Chain ch Slip Stitch sl st Single Crochet sc Half Double Crochet hdc Double Crochet dc Treble tr Double Treble dtr Triple Treble tr tr Picot p Block bl Space sp Loop lp Skip sk Stitch(es) st(s)

BLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS

After a piece of crochet is finished, stretch and pin it right-side-down on a padded ironing board and steam with a wet cloth and hot iron. Then press thru a dry cloth until thoroughly dry. For large articles, stretch on curtain or quilting frames, lay over an ironing board, and steam and press dry in sections until completed. Be sure to pin out all picots, loops, scallops, etc., around outside edges.

It’s always important to use the particular yarn specified in crochet directions. In the directions using the Crazy Daisy Winder it is essential to make sure your crochet fits correctly around the Crazy Daisies.

FOR BEST RESULTS

USE _Lily_[Illustration: Lily logo] YARNS SPECIFIED

Ask for these LILY YARNS at your favorite needlework counter. They are boilfast and colorfast—designed to give you better and more lasting results in your crochet.