Part 4

=5th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip ch-3, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * until 8 groups are completed. Then ch 3 and join in 3rd st of ch-3 of previous rnd. =6th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 popcorn st, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 4, skip ch-3, 2 dc in next dc and repeat from *. Continue for the 8 groups. =7th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip ch-4, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from *, completing the 8 groups. Ch 4 and join.

=8th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 5, skip ch-4; 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * and complete 8 groups. Ch 5, and join.

=9th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started. * 1 dc in each of next 13 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 5, skip ch-5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 11 dc, ch 4 and turn. 1 tr in 4th dc from hook, ch 9, 1 tr in same st, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 sl st in next dc, ch 1, turn. 4 sc over ch-4, ch 1, 5 sc over ch-9, ch 4, 5 sc over same ch-loop, ch 1, 4 sc over next ch-4, 1 sl st in the 2 loops of the last dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 5, skip ch-5, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * and complete 8 groups. Entire outer edge of spread should be finished with the scalloped edge. These can be made as the outer block is crocheted.

Make as many blocks as desired and sl st blocks together on wrong side of work across the 17 dc to middle of ch-5. Join scallops with needle and thread, sewing the p’s together.

IRISH CROCHET POPCORN No. 60 _Illus. on page 18_

=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 block measures 5″ square and requires about 57 yds. of thread. About 3 balls are required for bedspread edging and fringe.

=BLOCK...= To begin, ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring. Join with sl st in 1st sc. =2nd rnd=: * Ch 5, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * until there are 6 loops. Join last ch 5 in sc of 1st loop. =3rd rnd=: Over each ch-5 work sc, half dc, 5 dc, 1 half dc, 1 sc. =4th rnd=: Ch 5, fasten with sc on back of preceding row between two petals, ch 5, fasten as before. Repeat around 6 petals. =5th rnd=: Over each ch-5 work sc, half dc, dc, 5 tr, 1 dc, 1 half dc, 1 sc.

=6th rnd=: Sl st in each of 1st 3 sts of 1st petal made in this row, sc in 1st tr, * ch 9, sc in 5th tr, ch 4, sc in same st forming a p, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 1st tr of next petal, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 5th tr, ch 9, 1 sc and 1 p in 1st tr of next petal, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 5th tr of same petal, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 1st tr of next petal, and repeat from * once. =7th rnd=: Sl st to middle of ch-9 loop, * ch 7, sc in same st from which ch-7 started, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-7 loop of preceding row, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-7 loop, ch 7, sc in center of ch-9. Repeat from * 3 times.

=8th rnd=: Sl st to middle of 1st ch-7 loop, ch 8, dc in same st from which ch-8 started, * ch 6, sc and 1 p in center of ch of preceding rnd, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-7, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-7, ch 6, dc in center of next ch-7 loop, ch 5, dc in same st from which ch-5 started and repeat from * 3 times, ending rnd with sl st (instead of dc) in 3rd st of ch-8. =9th rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 5, dc in same st as previous dc, dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 popcorn st in next st as follows: ch 1, 5 dc in next dc, drop st from hook, insert hook back in ch-1 and draw dropped loop through the one on hook. Dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 6, 1 sc and p in center of ch loop of preceding rnd, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch loop, ch 6, dc in each of last 3 sts of next ch-6, popcorn st in next dc, dc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times, ending row with a popcorn st and sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made.

=10th rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 5, 1 dc in same st for corner. Work in next 12 sts as follows: 2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 3 dc (catching hook in back loop only throughout block), ch 6, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-loop, ch 6, dc in center of next ch-loop, 2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 4 dc. Repeat from * 3 times, ending rnd by sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =11th rnd=: Ch 3, * 4 dc, 1 popcorn st, 3 dc, ch 5, 1 dc in same st for corner. Work across next 18 sts—2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 3 dc. Ch 5, dc in center of next ch-loop, 2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 1 dc and repeat from * 3 times, ending rnd with popcorn st and sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made.

=12th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in each st to corner, ch 5, 1 dc in same st for corner; then 1 dc in each st, making corners as before. Join with sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. Do not fasten off.

Work loops around block as follows: Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in next st. Continue around entire block with ch 3 and sc so that there are 18 loops on each side and an additional loop at each corner.

=TO JOIN BLOCKS...= Catch with sc on ch-3 nearest the edge, ch 3, catch with sc in same position on 2nd block, ch 3, 1 sc on next ch-3 of 1st block, ch 3, catch on 2nd block and so on along one side.

=OUTER EDGE...= =1st rnd=: Make ch 7 and sc in alternate ch-3’s. =2nd rnd=: Ch 7 and 1 p in each loop.

=FRINGE...= For fringe knot 6 strands of cotton into each loop all around bedspread.

MATCHING SET No. 7165 _Illus. on page 10_

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _2 balls of a light color and 3 balls of a dark color for runner; 2 balls of a light color and 2 balls of a dark color for chair set._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 6 or 7_.

=GAUGE=: 11 dc make 1″; 5 rows make 1″ (1 square is equivalent to 3 dc).

=RUNNER= No. 7165-A

Completed runner measures 13″ x 30″ (omitting fringe).

Starting at short side, with dark color make a chain about 15″ long. =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across until there are 141 dc in the row, counting turning ch as 1 dc. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 3, turn. =2nd, 3rd and 4th rows=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Do not ch 3 to turn at end of 4th row, but leave the last 2 loops of last dc on hook, attach light color and draw through the 2 loops. Ch 3, turn. =5th row=: Holding dark color at top of previous row and working over it in order to conceal it, make dc in each of 2 dc, leaving the last 2 loops of 2nd dc on hook; * drop light color, pick up dark color, and draw through the 2 loops on hook; then, holding light color at top of previous row and working over it, make dc in each of next 3 dc, leaving the last 2 loops of last dc on hook. Drop dark color, pick up light color and draw through the 2 loops on hook; then, holding dark color at top of previous row and working over it, make dc in each of next 3 dc, leaving last 2 loops on hook. Repeat from * across, ending with 3 light dc. Ch 3, turn. =6th row=: Dc in each dc across, concealing dark color as before. Hereafter follow chart for runner, beginning at 7th row from bottom and working until 17 rows are completed, concealing unused color as before (count 3 dc for each square). Break off light color and continue with dark color, making dc in each dc across for 3 more rows. Hereafter follow chart, starting at the 21st row from bottom, and work to top of chart, but carry light color only as far as necessary to continue pattern on next row. Then reverse the design by working back to the 1st row. Fasten and break off.

=FRINGE...= Cut 5 strands of light color, each 10″ long. Double these strands, forming a loop. Pull loop through last dc made, and draw loose ends of fringe through this loop. Pull tight. Make fringe in every 4th dc across short side only. Trim ends evenly. Finish opposite end to correspond.

=CHAIR SET= No. 7165-B

Completed chair back measures about 10″ x 16″, and each arm piece about 8″ x 9″, omitting fringe.

=CHAIR BACK...= Starting at bottom, with dark color make a chain about 18″ long. =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across until there are 171 dc in the row, counting turning ch as 1 dc. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 3, turn. =2nd and 3rd rows=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Do not ch 3 to turn at end of 3rd row, but leave the last 2 loops of last dc on hook, attach light color and draw through the 2 loops. Ch 3, turn. Hereafter follow chart for chair back, starting at the 4th row from bottom, and work to top of chart, always concealing unused color as in Runner 7165-A.

=FRINGE...= Make fringe across lower edge of chair back as for Runner 7165-A.

=ARM PIECES...= Starting at bottom, ch 83 (to measure about 9″), and follow chart for arm piece (working as for chair back). Make fringe at lower edge as for chair back.

SIX POINTED STAR No. 210 _Illus. on page 19_

=MATERIALS=:

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

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 5 or 6_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures 7½″ across and requires about 90 yds. of thread. About 4 balls are required for bedspread fringe.

=BLOCK...= _Slight cupping of block, which is unavoidable, will be taken care of by blocking._ Starting at center, ch 4. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. Sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in next dc; in next dc make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc at base of ch-3 first made, ch 3, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. Hereafter pick up only the back loop of each dc. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last ch of previous rnd, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =4th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last dc of previous rnd, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =5th rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), * in next st make a pc st—_to make a pc st, ch 1, make 5 dc in same place, drop loop from hook, insert hook in ch-1 preceding the 5 dc, and draw dropped loop through_; dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before to 3rd st of ch-3 first made.

=6th rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in tip of next pc st, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =7th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, pc st in next dc, * dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch; (dc in next 3 dc, pc st in next dc) twice. Repeat from * around. Join. =8th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 13 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. =9th rnd=: Ch 3, * (pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) twice; dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc, pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =10th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 8 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next sp, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 15 sts. Repeat from * around. Join.

=11th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * pc st in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc, pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =12th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 11 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =13th rnd=: Ch 3, * pc st in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, (dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3) twice; skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =14th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 7 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

=15th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =16th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc and 1 ch; in next ch make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Whip blocks together on wrong side and, when desired size is obtained, make ch-4 loops all around bedspread. Knot 1 fringe in each loop, using 8 strands.

_General Information_

THREAD INFORMATION

Each type of thread is adaptable to a wide variety of uses. If you prefer to use a thread other than that specified, the following chart will be of assistance.

++====================+==================+==========================++ || BEDSPREADS | TABLECLOTHS | CHAIR SETS || || | LUNCHEON SETS | RUNNERS, DOILIES || ++====================+==================+==========================++ || CLARK’S O.N.T. OR J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET || || Sizes 10 to 30 | Sizes 20 to 50 | Sizes 10 to 50 || ++--------------------+------------------+--------------------------++ || J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN || ++-------------------+------------------+---------------------------++ ||J. & P. COATS | CLARK’S BIG BALL | CLARK’S O.N.T. || || BEDSPREAD COTTON | MERCERIZED | PEARL COTTON || || | | || ||CLARK’S O.N.T. | CROCHET, | CLARK’S O.N.T. || || MERCERIZED | Sizes 20 to 50 | “BRILLIANT” || || BEDSPREAD COTTON | | || || | | || || CLARK’S O.N.T. | | || || “BRITA-SHEEN” | | || ++===================+==================+===========================++

MILWARD’S STEEL CROCHET HOOKS

=Mercerized Crochet=: Size 10 or 20—Hooks No. 7 to 9 Sizes 30 to 50—Hooks No. 10 to 12 =Knit-Cro-Sheen=, =Bedspread Cotton=, “=Brita-Sheen=”: Hooks No. 6 to 8 =Pearl Cotton=: Hooks No. 4 to 7 =“Brilliant”=: Hooks No. 6 to 8

SIMPLE CROCHET STITCHES

=1 ... Single Crochet (sc)=: Insert hook under 2 loops of st, draw thread through (2 loops on hook), thread over, draw through both loops on hook.

=2 ... Double Crochet (dc)=: Thread over, insert hook in st and draw thread through (3 loops on hook); thread over, draw through 2 loops, thread over, draw through 2 remaining loops. Work =Half Double Crochet (half dc)= like dc, but draw thread through all 3 loops at once.

=3 ... Treble (tr)=: Thread over twice, insert hook in st and draw thread through (4 loops on hook); thread over and work off 2 loops at a time as for a dc. =For a Double Treble (d tr)=, thread over 3 times; and for a =Triple Treble (tr tr)=, thread over 4 times, working off 2 loops at a time as in the tr.

=GAUGE...= For perfect results your number of stitches and rows should correspond with that in the directions. Before starting your article, make a small sample of the stitch. If your working tension is too tight or too loose, use a finer or coarser needle, to obtain the correct gauge.

=BLOCKING DIRECTIONS...= Using rust-proof pins, pin individual pieces right-side-down on Turkish towels. Press with a hot iron, through a damp cloth. When thoroughly dry, remove pins.

=TO LAUNDER COTTON ARTICLES...= Before laundering, record all important measurements. Use a good neutral soap or soap flakes; make suds in warm water. Squeeze suds through article until it is clean. Rinse thoroughly and wring out. Lay out article on Turkish towels, according to recorded measurements, and pin in place with rust-proof pins. Press through dry cloth. When thoroughly dry, remove pins. Press lightly where necessary.

=IMPORTANT...= Be sure to buy at one time sufficient material of the same dye lot to complete the article you wish to make, as it is impossible to avoid slight variations in colors in different dye lots.

ABBREVIATIONS FOR CROCHET

Chain ch Single Crochet sc Half Double Crochet half dc Double Crochet dc Treble tr Double Treble d tr Triple Treble tr tr Slip Stitch sl st Popcorn Stitch pc st Block bl Space sp Picot p Stitch st Round rnd Inclusive incl. Increase inc. Decrease dec.

* (asterisk) When this symbol appears, continue working until instructions refer you back to this symbol.

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