Part 3

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 5, * dc in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join to 3rd st of ch-5 (8 sps). =2nd rnd=: Sl st in next sp, ch 5, 4 d tr in same sp, holding back the last loop of each d tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a cluster); * ch 8, 5 d tr in next sp, holding back the last loop of each d tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 8, sl st at tip of 1st cluster made. =3rd rnd=: 10 sc in each sp (80 sc in rnd). =4th to 7th rnds incl=: Sc in each sc, ending 7th rnd with sl st in next st. =8th rnd=: * Ch 5, skip 1 st, sc in next st, ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * around (32 loops). =9th rnd=: Sl st to center of next loop, 2 sc in loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 5, 2 sc in next loop, and continue thus around, ending with sl st in 1st sc made. =10th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, * 2 sc in next loop; (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice, ch 5, 2 sc in next loop, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around, ending with 2 sc in last loop, sl st in ch-1 first made. =11th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, * 2 sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, 2 sc in next loop, sc in next 6 sc. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in ch-1 first made. =12th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc, * 2 sc in next loop, ch 7, 2 sc in next loop, sc in next 10 sc. Repeat from * around, ending rnd as before. =13th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sc, * in ch-7 loop make 2 sc, ch 5, 2 sc; sc in next 14 sc. Repeat from * around; join. =14th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in each sc, making 5 sc in each ch-5 loop; join. =15th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in each sc, making 2 sc in center st of 5-sc group; join. =16th rnd=: Sc in next sc, ch 6 (to count as dc and ch-3), dc in same place as last sc, * ch 6, skip 5 sc, sc in next sc, ch 6; in center sc at tip of next point make dc, ch 3, dc; ch 6, skip 5 sc, sc in next sc, ch 6, skip 5 sc; in next sc make dc, ch 3, dc. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-6 to 3rd st of ch-6 first made. =17th rnd=: Sl st in next ch, sc in sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, * ch 6, sc in next sc, ch 7; in sp at point make dc, ch 3, dc; ch 7, sc in next sc, ch 6; in next sp make dc, ch 3, dc. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

Make necessary number of motifs. With over-and-over stitches sew 3 points at 1 side of motif to corresponding 3 points of adjacent motifs, thus leaving 1 point free on each motif between joinings.

=FILL-IN LACE...= Ch 10, join to form ring. * Ch 11, sl st in a free point between joinings; ch 11, sc back in ring. Ch 16, sl st in joining; ch 16, sc in ring. Repeat from * 3 more times. Join and fasten off. Fill in all spaces between joinings in same manner.

_For Variety of Sizes_

=PINEAPPLE LUNCHEON SET= No. 7335

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 50_:

SMALL BALL:

CLARK’S O.N.T.—_11 balls of White or Ecru or 13 balls of any color._

OR

J. & P. COATS—_8 balls of White or Ecru or 11 balls of any color._

BIG BALL:

CLARK’S O.N.T. OR J. & P. COATS—_5 balls of White or Ecru._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 12_.

These materials are sufficient for a set consisting of centerpiece, 14″ in diameter; 4 place doilies, 12″ in diameter; 4 bread and butter plate doilies, 7″ in diameter; and 4 glass doilies, 5½″ in diameter.

=CENTERPIECE...= Starting at center, ch 16, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 32 dc in ring, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join to 3rd st of ch-3. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. =4th rnd=: Repeat 2nd rnd. =5th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join to 3rd st of ch-3 (22 dc-groups). =6th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3; in same sp make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; in each ch-3 sp around make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; join. =7th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, in same sp make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; * ch 1, in next ch-2 sp make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (shell over shell). Repeat from * around, ending with ch-1; join.

=8th to 12th rnds incl=: Repeat 7th rnd, having an extra ch between each shell in each rnd. =13th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3; in same sp make dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. * Ch 6, in next ch-2 sp make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc, ch 6; in next ch-2 sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around; join. =14th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 4, 12 tr in ch-5 of shell, * ch 5, in next ch-2 make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; ch 5, 13 tr in ch-5 of next shell. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, join.

=15th rnd=: Ch 5 (to count as tr and ch-1), tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 11 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 12 times. Repeat from * around; join to 4th st of ch-5 first made. =16th rnd=: Sl st in 1st ch-1 sp, sc in same sp; * (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 11 times, ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sc in 1st ch-3 loop, =17th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times, * ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times. Repeat from * around, ending as in 16th rnd. =18th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times, * ch 3, in ch-2 of next shell make 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times. Repeat from * around, ending as before.

=19th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times, * ch 3, in next ch-2 make a shell, ch 2, shell in next ch-2. (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =20th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times, * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 1, shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =21st rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 6 times; * (ch 3, shell over next shell) 3 times; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =22nd rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times, * ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 4, shell over next shell) twice; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 6 times. Repeat from * around.

=23rd rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 5; in next shell make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; ch 5, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times. Repeat from * around. =24th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, 14 tr in next shell, ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times. Repeat from * around. =25th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) twice; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 13 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times. Repeat from * around.

=26th rnd=: Ch 3, sc in next loop, * ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 13 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around. =27th rnd=: * Ch 4, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 12 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off. =28th row=: Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell of previous rnd, ch 3; make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc in same shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times; ch 3, shell over next shell. Ch 3, turn.

=29th row=: Shell over shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, having 1 ch-3 loop less on each row until 36th row is completed. =37th row=: Shell over shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice; ch 3, shell over shell—_1 loop remaining at point_. Ch 3, turn. Make shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 4, 2 dc in next shell, ch 1, sl st back in ch-2 of last shell; ch 1, 2 dc where last 2 dc were made. Fasten off. Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell of 27th rnd and complete the next point in same manner. Continue until all 11 points have been worked; then work as follows:

=1st rnd=: Attach thread to tip of one point where shells were joined, ch 3, in same place where ch-3 was joined make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. * (Ch 3, shell in next turning ch, between 2 rows) 5 times; ch 2, dc in ch-2 of shell preceding ch-4 (on 27th rnd), holding back the last loop of this dc and next dc on hook; dc in ch-2 of next shell (where thread was attached, to work point); thread over and draw through all loops on hook; (ch 3, shell in turning ch between 2 rows) 5 times; ch 3, shell at tip of next point, where shells were joined. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 8, sc in 5th ch from hook (a p made). Dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, sc under next ch-3, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and dc. Repeat from * 4 more times, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and dc. Ch 3, sc under next ch-3. Continue thus around. Fasten off.

=PLACE DOILIES (Make 4)...= Starting at center ch 12. Join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), 26 dc in ring. Join with sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same st as sl st, 2 dc in each st around (54 dc). Join. =3rd to 9th rnds incl=: Same as 5th to 11th rnds incl. of centerpiece—18 dc-groups on 3rd rnd. =10th rnd=: Same as 13th rnd of centerpiece, making ch-5 (instead of ch-6) between shells. =11th rnd=: Same as 14th rnd of centerpiece, making ch-4 (instead of ch-5) between shells and tr-groups (9 tr-groups in rnd). Starting with 15th rnd of centerpiece, work as for centerpiece until place doily is completed.

=BREAD and BUTTER PLATE DOILIES (Make 4)...= Ch 16, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), 41 dc in ring. =2nd to 5th rnds incl=: Same as 5th to 8th rnds of centerpiece—_14 dc-groups on 2nd rnd_. =6th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3, in same sp make dc, ch 5, 2 dc; * ch 4, shell over next shell, ch 4, in sp of next shell make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =7th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 4 (to count as tr), 10 tr in ch-5 sp, * ch 3, shell over shell, ch 3, 11 tr in next ch-5 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join (7 tr-groups in rnd). =8th rnd=: Ch 5 (_to count as tr and ch-1_), tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 9 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 10 times. Repeat from * around; join to 4th st of ch-5 first made.

=9th rnd=: Same as 16th rnd of centerpiece, making (ch-3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times—instead of 11 times. =10th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times, * ch 3, Shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in sc at base of 1st loop made. Fasten off. Work is now done in rows. =11th row=: Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell of previous rnd, ch 3; make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc in same shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times; ch 3, shell over next shell. Ch 3, turn. =12th row=: Shell over shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, having 1 ch-3 loop less on each row until 16th row is completed. =17th row=: Same as 37th row of centerpiece. Fasten off. Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell on 10th rnd and complete the next point in same manner. Continue thus until all 7 points have been worked. Then work as follows:

=1st rnd=: Attach thread to tip of any point where shells were joined, ch 3; in same place where thread was attached make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. * (Ch 3, shell in next turning ch) 3 times, ch 2, dc in next turning ch, skip next shell, dc under starting ch of next shell, (ch 3, shell in next turning ch) 3 times, ch 3, shell in tip of point, where shells meet. Repeat from * around. Join. =2nd rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 8 (to count as dc and ch-5 for a picot), sc in 5th ch from hook—_a p made_. Dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, sc under next ch-3, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and dc. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 3, sc between next 2 dc, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and dc. Ch 3, sc under next ch-3. Continue thus around. Join and fasten off.

=GLASS DOILIES (Make 4)...= Starting at center, ch 8. Join. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 19 dc in ring. Join. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * ch 2, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made (10 dc-groups). =3rd rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3. In same sp make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc, * ch 3, shell in next sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in top st of ch-3 first made. =4th rnd=: Ch 3; in same sp make dc, ch 5 and 2 dc, * ch 4, shell in sp of next shell, ch 4. In sp of next shell make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in top st of ch-3 first made. =5th rnd=: Same as 7th rnd of bread and butter plate doily (5 tr-groups in rnd). Work remainder of this doily as for bread and butter plate doily. Block all pieces to measurements given.

_Pineapples..._

Everyone loves a pineapple design! Early American in inspiration, it has the traditional charm of colonial glass.

=ROYAL PINEAPPLE= No. 7275-M

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 30_:

SMALL BALL:

CLARKS’S O.N.T.—_4 balls of White or Ecru, or 6 balls of any color._ OR

J. & P. COATS—_3 balls of White or Ecru, or 4 balls of any color._

BIG BALL:

CLARK’S O.N.T.—_2 balls of White or Ecru_. OR J. & P. COATS—_2 balls of White, Ecru or any color_.

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 10 or 11_.

Completed doily measures about 18″ diameter.

Work as for Centerpiece of No. 7335 (see page 14), to 27th rnd incl., but do not fasten off. =28th rnd=: Sl st to sp of shell, ch 3, dc in same place, ch 2, 2 dc in same place, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times; ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, shell over next shell. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join to top of ch-3 first made. =29th rnd=: Sl st to sp of shell, ch 3, dc in same place, ch 2, 2 dc in same place, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 1, shell into next ch-3 sp, ch 1, shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

=30th rnd=: Make a shell, then * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times; (ch 3, shell over next shell) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join. =31st rnd=: Shell, then * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times; ch 3, shell over shell, (ch 4, shell over next shell) twice. Repeat from * around. Join. =32nd rnd=: Shell, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times; ch 3, shell over shell, ch 5, in next shell make 2 dc, ch 6 and 2 dc; ch 5. shell over shell. Repeat from * around. =33rd rnd=: Shell, * (ch 3. sc in next loop) 6 times; ch 3, shell over shell, ch 3, in ch-6 loop make 16 tr, ch 3, shell over shell. Repeat from * around (3rd rnd of pineapples started). Continue to work around until only 1 loop remains at top of 2nd rnd of pineapples. =Next rnd=: Shell, * ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 4, shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times; ch 4, shell over shell. Repeat from * around. Join. Then work as follows: =1st row=: Ch 3, turn. Work shell over last shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch shell over shell. Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times; ch 4, shell over shell. Ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, having 1 ch-3 loop less on each row until 1 loop remains at top of pineapple. Ch 3, turn. =Next row=: Make shell over shell, ch 4, sc in loop, ch 4, 2 dc in next shell, ch 1, sl st back in ch-2 of last shell, ch 1, 2 dc where last 2 dc were made. Fasten off. Attach thread to 1st shell of next pineapple and complete the point in same manner. Continue thus until all 11 points have been worked.

_Chair Sets..._

No chair set designs have ever been more popular than these ... the old-fashioned Flower Basket and the distinctive Chariot Wheel motif.

=CHARIOT WHEEL= No. 7035

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 10_. _See thread information on page 22._

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

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures about 3″ from end of spoke to end of opposite spoke, and requires approximately 12½ yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Chair sets, runners, luncheon sets, centerpieces, tablecloths.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 12, join with sl st to form ring. =1st row=: Ch 21 (to measure 1¾″). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (20 sc). Make 1 sc in ring. Ch 1, turn. =2nd row=: Picking up only the back loop of each sc, skip 1st sc, sc in each of next 20 sc. Ch 1, turn. =3rd row=: Picking up only the back loop of each sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, * ch 5, sc in each of next 4 sc. Repeat from * across, ending with 4 sc (4 p’s made). Make 1 sc in ring. This completes 1st spoke. Do not break off but continue for 2nd spoke.

=Second Spoke...= =1st row=: Ch 20, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 2nd p from ring and draw dropped loop through. Sc in each st of ch-20 (20 sc). Make 1 sc in ring. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows of 1st spoke once. Then make 4 more spokes same as 2nd spoke (6 in all), but while making the 3rd p of the 6th spoke, attach to 1st spoke by making ch 2, sl st in end sc of 1st spoke, ch 2, and continue back on 6th spoke as usual. Fasten and break off. This completes motif.

=Joining...= Place motifs in position as in illustration, and pin ends of spokes together. Then sew them together on wrong side with over-and-over stitches.

Chair set requires 28 motifs (rows of 6 motifs and 5 motifs alternately). Arm piece requires 13 motifs (a row of 5 motifs for center and a row of 4 motifs along each side of center row).

=FLOWER BASKET= No. 720

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN=, _2 balls of White or Ecru, or 3 balls of any color_.

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

=GAUGE=: All 3 pieces measure 13″ x 16″.

=NOTE=: The design is worked from the side across and not from the bottom. In the directions 1 sp refers to 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc; in making a block, substitute 2 dc for the ch-2. To make the curved meshes that form the basket part of the design, make ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3.

=CHAIR BACK...= To begin, ch 110. =1st row=: Starting in the 8th ch from hook, make a row of sps (35 sps). =2nd row=: Make 35 sps. =3rd row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =4th row=: Make 3 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps. =5th row=: Make 3 sps, 1 bl, 27 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps. =6th row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 29 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =7th row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 5 sps, 2 bls, 22 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =8th row=: 2 sps, 1 bl, 21 sps, 1 bl; make ch 3, skip 2 dc; make 1 sc in next dc. Make ch 3, skip 2 dc, make 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =9th row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 bl, ch 5, bl in bl, 21 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. From this point it will be easy enough to follow chart on page 16. Finish outer edge with sc and a ch-3 p over every other dc.

=ARM PIECES...= Work exactly as for chair back.

USE: CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET

_Popcorn Bedspreads_

Four popcorn designs to delight the crochet fancier. Ever popular, these designs have an authentic heirloom quality.

=PINWHEEL POPCORN= No. 682

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS BEDSPREAD COTTON.= _See thread information on page 22._

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

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 6″ across, from side to side, and requires about 70 yds. of thread. Allow about 3 or 4 balls for bedspread fringe.

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 12, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join to 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, 4 dc in same place as sl st; drop st from hook, insert hook back in 3rd st of ch-3 first made and draw loop through the one on hook (a pc st). * Ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, 5 dc in next dc; drop st from hook, insert hook back in last ch made and draw loop through the one on hook (a pc st). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st at tip of first pc st made. =3rd rnd=: Sl st in ch-5 sp, ch 3 and complete a pc st; * ch 2, a pc st, ch 5, dc in next sp, ch 2, a pc st. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st at tip of 1st pc st made. =4th rnd=: Sl st in next sp (between pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * ch 2, in next ch-5 sp make 2 pc sts with ch-2 between; ch 5, dc in next sp, ch 2, pc st in sp between 2 pc sts. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =5th and 6th rnds=: Same as 4th rnd, making pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd and 2 pc sts in ch-5 sp, always making ch-2 between pc sts (4 pc sts in each group on 5th rnd; 5 pc sts in each group on 6th rnd). =7th rnd=: Sl st in next sp (between 1st 2 pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * (ch 2, pc st between next 2 pc sts) 3 times; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st, ch 3, dc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in next sp, ch 2, pc st between next 2 pc sts. Repeat from * around. Join. =8th rnd=: * 3 pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd, with ch-2 between; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st; (ch 3, dc in next sp) 4 times; ch 2 and repeat from * around. Join. =9th rnd=: * 2 pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd, with ch-2 between; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st; (ch 3, dc in next sp) 6 times, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join. =10th rnd=: Sl st in sp (between pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * (ch 3, dc in next sp) 3 times; ch 3, skip next dc and sp; in next dc make 3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr; ch 3, skip next sp and dc; dc in next sp; (ch 3, dc in next sp) twice, ch 2, pc st between pc sts of previous rnd. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

Make necessary number of motifs and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches.

Make fringe all around.

OCTAGON POPCORN No. 213 _Illus. on page 18_

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS BEDSPREAD COTTON.= _See thread information on page 22._

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

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures about 5″ square and requires about 65 yds. of thread.

=BLOCK...= To begin, ch 8, join with sl st to form ring.

=1st rnd=: Ch 6, 7 dc in ring with ch 3 between each dc. Ch 3, join in 3rd st of ch-6. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, 4 dc over each ch-3 and 1 dc in every dc; join in 3rd st of ch-3. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc (catching the hook in back loop only throughout block), * ch 2, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Repeat from * until there are 8 groups of dc. Ch 2 and join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch-3 of previous rnd. =4th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st as follows: ch 1, 5 dc in next dc, drop st from hook, insert hook back in ch-1, pick up dropped loop and draw it through st on hook. 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 3, skip ch-2 of preceding rnd, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * until 8 groups are made; then ch 3 and join in 3rd st of ch-3 of previous rnd.