Part 2

Make necessary number of motifs and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches. Make fringe in every other sp around.

_Crochet Magic_

Here are three designs which, when joined, form another design that is a complete surprise. Favorites all!

=WHEEL OF FORTUNE= No. 7288

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 6_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 3½″ from side to side when blocked, and requires about 10½ yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, bureau scarfs, chair sets, centerpieces.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 6, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 5, * dc 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, sc in next ch, ch 3, sc 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 motif.

Sew motifs together at tr-groups, on wrong side, picking up a single loop of each tr.

_Cameo Crochet_

For a smart modern or peasant effect, cameo crochet is an outstanding favorite. Versatile, too.

=COLONIAL CHAIR SET= No. 7168

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS PEARL COTTON=, _size 5, 9 balls of Ecru and 2 balls each of Green and Blue. Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 6 or 7. Bias binding. Cotton batting. 1 yd. of any material._

Completed chair seat measures about 16″ x 16″, measuring across center; chair back measures about 8″ x 14½″.

=GAUGE=: 10 sts make 1″; 4 rows make 1″ (1 square is equivalent to 3 dc).

=TO CHANGE COLOR=: Before drawing through last 2 loops of last dc of one color-group, drop this color, pick up 2nd color, thread over and draw through the 2 loops on hook. Continue with 2nd color according to chart, carrying the dropped color along top of previous row and working over it to conceal.

=CHAIR SEAT...= Starting at front edge, with Ecru ch 125. =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (123 dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: 2 dc in 1st dc (2 dc increased), dc in each of next 29 dc. Then, holding Blue along top of 1st row, with Ecru make dc in each of next 3 dc (thus concealing Blue), changing color in last dc of Ecru group. With Blue make dc in each of next 3 dc, carrying Ecru concealed in dc’s and changing color in last dc of Blue group. With Ecru make dc in each of next 51 dc, carrying Blue concealed in dc’s and changing color in last dc of Ecru group. With Blue make dc in each of next 3 dc, carrying Ecru as before and changing color in last dc of Blue group. With Ecru make dc in each dc across, dropping Blue after carrying it for 3 sts, and inc. 2 sts at end of row (127 dc). =3rd row=: 2 dc in 1st dc, dc in each of next 31 dc; conceal Blue in next 3 Ecru dc, changing color in last dc of Ecru group; 3 Blue dc, changing color as before; 21 Ecru dc. Then, holding Green with Blue along top of 2nd row, with Ecru make dc in each of next 3 dc (concealing Blue and Green), changing to Green in last dc of Ecru group. With Green, make dc in each of next 3 dc, carrying Ecru and Blue concealed, and changing to Ecru in last dc of Green group. With Ecru make dc in each of next 24 dc, dropping Green after carrying it for 3 sts and changing color in last dc of Ecru group; 3 Blue dc, changing color as before. With Ecru make dc in each dc across, increasing 2 dc at end of row (131 dc). Ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, changing colors as indicated by symbols on chart, and increasing 2 dc at both ends of each row until there are 159 dc in the row. When work reaches the shaping at top, dec. 2 dc at both ends of each row until 123 dc remain (to dec., work off 2 dc as 1 dc twice). Fasten and break off. Make another piece, using Ecru only.

Block pieces. Cut 2 thicknesses of any material to same shape as crocheted pieces. Sew the 2 pieces of material together, leaving an opening. After filling with cotton batting, sew up opening (finished pad should be slightly smaller than crocheted pieces). Place wrong sides of crocheted pieces together, and baste edges, leaving an opening of 12″ at top. Then bind basted edges and both edges of opening. Insert pad, and sew edges of opening together. Sew two 8” lengths of bias binding at each corner of top edge, for ties (stitch raw edges together).

=CHAIR BACK...= Starting at lower edge, with Ecru ch 101. =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (99 dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. Hereafter follow chart for chair back, increasing as for chair seat until there are 135 dc in the row. When work reaches shaping at top, dec. 2 dc at both ends of each row until 99 dc remain. Break off. Make another piece same as this, using only Ecru. Block pieces. Finish as for chair seat.

=CHAIR SEAT= No. 7250

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN=, _3 balls of dark color and 2 balls of light color_.

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8 or 9_.

_Seat Cover measures about 18″ at front edge, 14″ at back edge, and 14″ along both side edges. Side strip measures about 3″ deep._

=GAUGE=: 10 dc make 1″; 4 rows make 1″ (each individual square on chart indicates 3 dc).

=CHAIR SEAT COVER...= Starting at front edge, with dark color ch 185 (to measure about 19″). =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, thread over, insert hook in next ch and draw loop through; thread over and draw through 2 loops; drop dark color, attach light color and draw through remaining 2 loops (3 dark dc made). Holding dark color along top of chain and working over it to conceal it, work dc in 7 ch. Thread over, insert hook in next ch and draw loop through; thread over and draw through 2 loops; drop light color, pick up dark color and draw through remaining 2 loops (6 light dc made). * With dark color make 3 dc, carrying light color concealed and completing last dc with light color as before. Make 6 light dc, carrying dark color and completing last dc with dark color. Repeat from * 18 more times, 3 dark dc, ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Working into dc, carrying unused color and working over it to conceal it, make 2 dark dc, * 6 light dc, 3 dark dc. Repeat from * across. Hereafter follow chart, decreasing 1 st at both ends of the 10th row and every other row thereafter until 141 sts remain—_to dec. work off 2 dc as 1 dc_. When design is completed, fasten off light color (141 dc). With dark color, sl st across 1st 10 dc, ch 3 and make dark dc in each dc across to within 10 dc from opposite end. Work across these 121 dc without decreasing for 3″. Fasten off.

=SIDE STRIP...= With dark color ch 32 (to measure about 3¼″). =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (30 dc, counting turning ch). Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Repeat 2nd row until piece is long enough to go around the 2 side edges and front edge of chair seat cover (about 46″). Fasten off. Sew edge of this strip to front and side edges of chair seat cover.

=CORDS...= Cut 12 strands of light color, each 6 yds. long. Twist strands tightly, then double the twisted strands and give them a 2nd twist in the opposite direction. Sew this cord along edges of chair seat cover where strip was joined, and across back where color-pattern ends. Make another cord same as this, and sew all around outer edges. Cut remaining cord into 4 pieces of equal length, to be used as ties.

=MODERN RUSTIC= No. 7140

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN=, _4 balls of White or Ecru for main color (to be referred to as “M”), and 8 balls of a contrasting color (to be referred to as “C”)_.

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8 or 9_.

The above amount of materials is sufficient for 4 place mats, each about 11½″ x 17″, and a center mat about 14″ x 32″.

=GAUGE=: 12 dc make 1″; 4 rows make 1″.

=PLACE MATS—(Make 4)...= Starting at long side, with C color ch 192 (to measure about 18″). =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (190 dc, counting turning ch-3 as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. =3rd row=: Dc in each of 5 dc; dc in next dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop C, attach M color, and * draw through 2 loops. Then, holding C along top of previous row, make dc in each of next 4 dc (thus concealing C); dc in next dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop M, pick up C and draw through 2 loops; dc in next dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop C, pick up M and draw through 2 loops; dc in each of next 5 dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook and concealing C as before; drop M, pick up C and draw through 2 loops. Then, holding M along top of previous row, make dc in each of 4 dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook (thus concealing M); drop C, pick up M. Repeat from * across, ending row with 5 M dc and 7 C dc. Ch 3, turn. Hereafter work as follows, changing color and concealing unused color as before. =4th row=: 6 C dc, * 3 M dc, 5 C dc, 3 M dc, 4 C dc. Repeat from * across, ending with 7 C dc. Ch 3, turn. =5th row=: 6 C dc, * 5 M dc, 1 C dc, 5 M dc, 4 C dc. Repeat from * across, ending row with 7 C dc. Ch 3, turn. =6th row=: 17 C dc, * 4 M dc, 11 C dc. Repeat from * across, ending row with 18 C dc. Ch 3, turn. The last 4 rows (3rd to 6th rows incl.) constitute the pattern. Repeat pattern 10 more times, but omit the 6th row of the last pattern. Break off M, and work 2 rows of C dc. Break off.

=CENTER MAT...= Starting at short side with C, ch 161 (to measure about 14″). Work exactly as for place mats until piece measures 31½″. Break off M, and work 2 rows of C dc. Break off.

_Four Star Performers_

=LUCKY STAR= No. 7144

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S BIG BALL MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 20_. _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 11_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4½″ in diameter and requires about 35 yds. of thread. Fill-in requires about 4 yds.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, runners, chair sets.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st to form a ring. =1st rnd=: Ch 5, * dc in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made (8 sps). =2nd rnd=: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, * 3 dc in next sp, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2. Join to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =4th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2. Join. =5th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. =6th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, * dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. =7th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, * dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 4, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =8th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, * dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 5, sc in ch-4 sp, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next sp, ch 5, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5. Join. =9th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same place as sl st, holding back the last loop of each dc on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 1 to fasten (thus a 3-dc cluster is made—counting ch-3 as 1 dc); * ch 6, sc in ch-5 loop, sc in each of next 5 sc, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1 dc, 3-dc cluster in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 6, sl st in tip of 1st cluster made. =10th rnd=: Sc in same place as sl st, ** ch 5, skip 3 sc, tr in next sc, * ch 2, tr in same sc. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in tip of next cluster. Repeat from ** around, ending with ch 5. Join. =11th rnd=: Ch 6, dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, 4 sc in ch-5 loop, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3; in next ch-2 sp make dc, ch 3, dc; ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, 4 sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 3; in next sc make dc, ch 3, dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-6 first made. =12th rnd=: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, * ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next sp, ch 3; in next ch-3 sp (between dc’s) make dc, ch 3, dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 3rd st of ch-6 first made. Fasten and break off. This completes motif.

Sew motifs together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches, joining 2 points of each motif to 2 points of adjacent motifs, leaving 2 points free on each motif, between joinings, to be filled in later.

=FILL-IN LACE...= Ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=: Ch 5, * dc in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made (8 sps). =2nd rnd=: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 18, sc at joining of 2 motifs, ch 18, sc in same place as 1st sc was made, sc in next sp, ch 9, sc in next point on motif, ch 9, sc in same sp on ring where last sc was made, sc in next sp, ch 9, sc in next point, ch 9, sc in same sp on ring where last sc was made, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

=PINE CONE= No. 6025

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. MERCERIZED BEDSPREAD COTTON.= _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 7 or 8_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures 8″ square and requires about 96 yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Bedspreads and matching runners.=

=FIRST BLOCK...= =1st rnd=: Ch 4, make 11 half dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with sl st to top st of ch-4. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), dc in same place as joining, 2 dc in each of next 11 half dc (24 dc in all). Join to top of ch-3. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place as sl st; * ch 4, sc in 1st ch of ch-4 (a p made); skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with p, join. =4th rnd=: Ch 9, dc in 4th ch from hook; make 5 more dc over remaining chain, working over bar of chain rather than into individual ch’s (7-dc group made). * Ch 3 (to count as dc), turn. Dc in next 6 dc; ch 3, turn. Dc in next 6 dc (a square made). Skip 3-dc group and next p of 3rd rnd, make a d tr in 1st dc of next 3-dc group, ch 3, 6 dc in sp under d tr-bar just made (another 7-dc group). Repeat from * around (8 squares in all). Join with sl st to base of turning ch of 1st square, sl st in next 2 ch sts (this brings work to base of 2nd dc-row of square). =5th rnd=: * Ch 5, sc at top of same dc, ch 5, sc in top of turning ch at corner of square, ch 5, skip next dc on other side of square, make sc in next dc, ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, sc in top of turning ch of 1st row of next square (this is base of 2nd dc-row of square). Repeat from * around, joining last ch-5 at base of 1st loop. =6th rnd=: Sl st to center ch of loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-5 to base of 1st loop. =7th rnd=: Sl st to center ch of loop, sc in same loop; * in next loop make: 2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr and 2 dc; sc in next loop, thus making a corner. (Ch 5, sc in next loop) 8 times. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc in 1st sc, to form last loop.

=8th rnd=: * Dc in next 2 dc, dc in next 2 tr; in ch-3 sp make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; dc in next 2 tr, dc in next 2 dc, sc in next loop; (ch 5, sc in next loop) 7 times. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc in dc at end of previous rnd, for last loop. =9th rnd=: * Dc in next 7 dc, in corner ch-3 make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; dc in next 7 dc, sc in next loop, make 6 ch-5 loops. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =10th and 11th rnds=: Like 9th rnd, having 3 more dc in each group and 1 loop less on each side, on each rnd—_do not count last dc of last loop of previous rnd in 1st dc-group of following rnd_. =12th rnd=: Like previous rnd, ending with ch 5, sc in dc of last loop of previous rnd. =13th rnd=: * Sc in 1st dc of next group; (ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) 8 times, ch 5, sc in corner sp, ch 5, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc; (ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) 8 times, ch 2, 5 dc in each of next 3 loops, ch 2. Repeat from * around, sl st in sc at base of 1st loop. =14th rnd=: Sl st in next 3 ch, sc in loop; * (ch 5, sc in next loop) 17 times; ch 2, dc in next 15 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-5 loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in sc at base of 1st loop. =15th rnd=: Sl st to center of loop, sc in loop, ** (ch 5, sc in next loop) 16 times; ch 2, * make dc in next 3 dc, holding back on hook last loop of each dc, thread over and draw through all loops at once (a cluster), ch 5. Repeat from * 3 more times, make another cluster, ch 2, sc in next loop. Then repeat from ** around, ending with ch 2, sl st in sc at base of 1st loop. Fasten off.

=SECOND BLOCK...= Work as for 1st block to 14th rnd incl. =15th rnd=: Make 1st 9 loops as on 1st block, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop on previous block (_always be sure to keep blocks right side up_), ch 2, sc in next loop on block in work, ch 2, sl st in next corresponding loop on 1st block, ch 2, sc in next loop on block in work (2 ch-5 loops joined). Ch 2 and continue thus until 7 joined loops are made, ch 2, cluster over next 3 dc, * ch 2, sl st in ch-5 between next 2 clusters on 1st block, ch 2, cluster over next 3 dc on block in work. Repeat from * to last cluster incl; ch 2, sc in next loop on block in work, ch 2, sl st in next corresponding loop of 1st block. Continue thus until 7 loops in all have been joined following clusters. Complete rnd as for 1st block (no more joinings).

Make necessary number of blocks, joining at all adjacent sides in same manner as 2nd block was joined to 1st (8 loops in all remain free between joinings for fill-in lace to be made later).

=FILL-IN LACE...= Fill in all spaces between squares as follows: Ch 4, join with sl st to form ring, ch 4, sl st in center ch of a free loop at corner (in space between joinings), * ch 4, sc in ring, ch 4, sl st in center ch of next free loop. Repeat from * until the 8 free loops are joined to center; ending with sc in ring, join. Fasten off.

Time has proved these four designs to be universally popular. Repeated by request before, we offer them again as your especial favorites.

=STAR WHEEL= No. 744

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 20_. _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 9_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4¼″ in diameter and requires about 30 yds. of thread. Fill-in lace requires about 4 yds.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, chair sets, runners, centerpieces.=

=MOTIF...= Ch 10 and join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =2nd rnd=: Ch 10, and complete a cross st as follows: Thread over twice, insert hook in 8th ch from hook, draw thread through (4 loops on hook), thread over once, skip 1 dc and insert hook in next dc, draw thread through (6 loops on hook), thread over, and take off 2 loops at a time, 5 times. * Ch 3, thread over 4 times, insert hook in next dc and draw thread through (6 loops on hook), thread over, and take off 2 loops at a time twice, then thread over, skip 1 dc, insert hook in next, draw thread through (6 loops on hook), thread over, and take off 2 loops at a time, 5 times. Ch 3, dc in center point of the cross, thus completing the cross. Repeat from * until there are 8 cross sts around the circle. Join last ch-3 with sl st to 7th st of ch-10 first made. =3rd rnd=: 5 sc in each sp. =4th to 7th rnds incl=: Sc in each sc of previous rnd. =8th rnd=: Ch 4, dc in 1st sc, * ch 1, dc in next sc, repeat from * to end of rnd. Then ch 1, and join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-4 first made. =9th rnd=: Ch 10, and complete cross st as before, skipping 2 dc between each leg of cross st and inserting hook under ch-1 sp. Ch 3 between each cross st. Skip 2 dc between each cross st. Repeat around (20 cross sts) and join last ch-3 with sl st to 7th st of ch-10 first made. =10th rnd=: Sl st in 1st 2 sts of 1st sp, ch 5, * dc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 3, dc in next sp, ch 2, repeat from * to end of rnd. Join last ch-3 with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made. =11th rnd=: Ch 6, dc in same sp, * ch 4, sc in next sc of previous rnd, ch 4, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp. Repeat from * to end of rnd, joining with sl st to 3rd st of ch-6 first made.

=TO JOIN MOTIFS...= With over-and-over stitches, sew 3 points of one motif to corresponding 3 points of the adjacent motif (thus leaving 2 points free on each motif). To make fill-in lace between the motifs, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring. ** Ch 15, sc at joining of 2 motifs, ch 15, sc in center ring, * ch 9, sc in point of next scallop, ch 9, sc in center ring, repeat from * once more. Then repeat from ** 3 more times. Fasten off.

=BALLERINA= No. 674

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 20_. _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 10_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 5″ in diameter and requires approximately 46 yds. of thread. Fill-in requires about 2½ yds.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, runners.=