Part 2

3rd Round. Sl st to 2nd mesh, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ch 3, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch 3, cluster st in same mesh (cluster st: 3 d c in same space, keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), ch 3, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch 3, skip 1 mesh, s c in next mesh, * ch 3, skip one mesh, 3 d c cluster st in next mesh, picot, ch 3, 3 d c cluster st in same mesh, picot, ch 3, skip 1 mesh, s c in next mesh, repeat from * all around, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.

_Chair Back Set_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY The Famous “PURITAN” CROCHET COTTON, Article 40 _or_ “DE LUXE” Quality CROCHET COTTON, Article 346 3 balls White. Steel crochet hook No. 7.

Chair back measures 16¼ inches x 11¼ inches.

Arm rests measure 7 inches x 11¼ inches.

CHAIR BACK: Ch 172, tr c in 5th st from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 sts, ch 4, 2 d c in 4th st from hook keeping last loop of each st on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time (rice st), ch 5, rice st in 4th st from hook, skip 7 sts of ch, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * 6 times, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 tr c in each of the last 2 sts, turn.

2nd Row. Ch 4 (counts as 1st tr c), tr c in next tr c, * ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 tr c, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, sl st in ch 1 between the next 2 rice sts, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 tr c, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the last 2 sts, turn.

3rd Row. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, * ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 tr c, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, ch 5, rice st in 4th st from hook, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the next 7 tr c, ch 2, skip 1 mesh, 1 tr c in each of the last 2 sts, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows 15 times.

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Next Row. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr c for picot, ch 2, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr c for picot, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3 picot, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3 picot, * ch 2, tr c in next tr c, ch 3 picot, tr c in next tr c, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, sl st in ch 1 between next 2 rice sts, ch 4, rice st in 4th st from hook, tr c in next tr c, tr c in next tr c, ch 3 picot, ch 2, tr c in next tr c, ch 3 picot, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3 picot, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3 picot, repeat from * across row ending with ch 2, tr c in next tr c, ch 3 picot, tr c in next st, cut thread. Work a row of s c across top of work.

ARM RESTS: Ch 84 and work in same manner as chair back.

_Pillowcase with Motif Insert and Edge_

(pictured on page 4)

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “GEM” CROCHET COTTON, Article 35, size 30 _or_ “STAR” CROCHET COTTON, Article 20, size 30 2 balls White. 1 ball Lt. Yellow or Buttercup. Steel crochet hook No. 12.

MOTIF: With Lt. Yellow ch 9, join to form a ring, ch 3, 2 d c in same space keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, * ch 3, cluster st in ring, (cluster st: 3 d c in same space keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, join in 1st cluster st.

2nd Row. Ch 1, * 2 s c in next loop, ch 3, 2 s c in same loop, repeat from * all around, join in 1st s c, cut Yellow.

3rd Row. Attach White in ch 3 loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, * ch 4, 2 d c, ch 3, 2 d c (shell) in next ch 3 loop, ch 4, 3 d c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 4, 2 d c, ch 3, 2 d c in next loop, ch 4, join.

4th Row. Ch 3, d c in same space, ** 1 d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 4, 2 tr c in next shell keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time (2 tr c cluster st), ch 3, 2 tr c cluster st in same space, repeat from * twice, ch 4, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 4, join.

5th Row. Sl st to next d c, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ** ch 3, sl st in top of cluster st just made for picot, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in same loop, ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1 (picot loop), 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, * ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in same loop, repeat from * once, ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in same loop, ch 5, skip 1 d c, 3 d c cluster st over next 3 d c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join, cut thread.

Work a 2nd motif joining it to 1st motif in last row as follows: sl st to next d c, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, picot, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, picot loop, 2 tr c cluster st in same space, picot loop, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, * picot loop, 2 tr c cluster st in same space, repeat from * once, ch 3, join to corresponding picot of 1st motif, ch 1, sl st in 2nd st of ch to complete picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop of 2nd motif, ch 3, join to next picot of 1st motif, ch 1, complete picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in same space of 2nd motif, ch 5, skip 1 d c, 3 d c cluster st over next 3 d c, picot, ch 5, skip 1 loop of 2nd motif, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop, ch 3, join to corresponding picot on same side of 1st motif, ch 1, complete picot, ch 1, 2 tr c in same space of 2nd motif, ch 3, join to next picot of 1st motif, ch 1, complete picot, ch 1, 2 tr c cluster st in next loop of 2nd motif, finish motif same as 1st motif. Join all motifs in same manner having 3 motifs in 1st row, 2 motifs in 2nd row and 1 motif in 3rd row.

EDGE: Having scallops facing downward, attach Yellow in picot over the 3 d c cluster st to right hand side of corner of top motif, ch 4, s c in same picot, * ch 4, d c in 4th st from hook (rice st), 2 s c in next picot of same motif, repeat from * 6 times, ** ch 4, s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot of same motif, repeat from * 3 times, rice st, 2 s c in 1st free picot of next motif, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from ** once, ch 4, s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 6 times, ** ch 4, 2 s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 6 times, ch 4, 2 s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 3 times, rice st, skip 1 picot at corner of next motif, s c in the tr c cluster st between picots, rice st, 2 s c in 1st free picot of next motif, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from last ** once, ch 4, s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 6 times, ch 4, s c in same space, * rice st, 2 s c in next picot, repeat from * 6 times, finish side to correspond, cut thread.

SMALL JOINING MOTIF FOR CENTER: With Yellow work 1st row same as 1st row of motif.

2nd Row: Ch 1, 2 s c in next loop, ch 1, join to free picot of motif, ch 1, 2 s c in same space of small motif, * 2 s c in next loop, ch 1, join to next picot of same motif, ch 1, 2 s c in same space of small motif, 2 s c in next loop, ch 1, join to 1st free picot of next motif, ch 1, 2 s c in same space of small motif, repeat from * until all picots are joined, cut thread. Applique crocheted insert to front of pillowcase as illustrated, having the scallops to lower edge. Cut away material from underneath motifs leaving 1/8 inch to turn under and overcast.

EDGE: Attach White in 1st hemstitched space next to motif and work a row of s c around lower edge to opposite side, cut thread.

Next Row. Attach White in 1st s c at opposite side of insert, ch 3, d c in same space, * ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, skip 3 s c, 2 d c cluster st in next s c, repeat from * to opposite side of insert, cut thread.

Next Row. Attach Yellow in motif next to 1 d c cluster st, sl st in 1st picot of edge, * ch 3, d c in 3rd st from hook, sl st in next picot, repeat from * to opposite side, join in side of motif, cut thread. Work another pillowcase in same manner.

_Hot Plate Mats or Covers_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY The Famous “PURITAN” CROCHET COTTON, Article 40 _or_ “DE LUXE” Quality CROCHET COTTON, Article 346 2 balls Shaded Yellows or color desired and 1 ball each Kelly Green and White will make the small mat or cover. 1 additional ball Shaded Yellows is needed to make both mats. Steel crochet hook No. 6 or No. 7.

_SMALL MAT OR COVER_

The following directions are for a 7x12 inch oval.

With Shaded Yellows ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 5, d c in ring, * ch 2, d c in ring, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Round. Over each loop work 1 s c, 5 d c, 1 s c, join.

3rd Round. * Ch 5, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from * 7 times.

4th Round. Over each loop work 1 s c, 7 d c, 1 s c, join.

5th Round. * Ch 6, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from * all around, cut thread.

6th Round. Attach Green and work 1 s c, 1 d c, 7 tr c, 1 d c, 1 s c over each loop, join, cut thread.

2nd FLOWER: Work 1st 5 rounds same as 1st flower.

Next Round. Attach Green and work 1 s c, 1 d c, 4 tr c in same loop, join to center st of any Green petal of 1st flower (to join: slip loop off hook, insert in center st of petal of 1st flower, pick up loop and pull through), 3 tr c, 1 d c, 1 s c in same space of 2nd flower, 1 s c, 1 d c, 4 tr c in next loop of 2nd flower, join to center st of next petal of 1st flower, 3 tr c, 1 d c, 1 s c in same space of 2nd flower, finish round same as 1st flower. Work 3rd flower in same manner, joining to 2 center petals of 2nd flower leaving 2 petals free at top and lower edge between joinings, cut thread.

Attach White between the 3rd and 4th free petal of end flower, ch 7, * s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c between petals, ch 3, repeat from * once, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c between next 2 petals keeping last loop of tr c on hook, tr c in joining keeping last loop of tr c on hook, tr c between next 2 petals of next flower, keeping last loop of tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time (a tr c cluster), ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c between petals, ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, work a tr c cluster between flowers, * ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c between petals, repeat from * 4 times, ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c cluster between flowers, finish round to correspond joining last ch 3 in 4th st of ch.

2nd Round. Sl st into loop, ch 6, d c in same space, * ch 1, 1 d c, ch 3, 1 d c (shell) in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 1, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in tr c cluster, skip the ch 3 loop, * ch 1, shell in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 1, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next tr c cluster, skip the ch 3 loop, * ch 1, shell in next loop, repeat from * 15 times, ch 1, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next tr c cluster, skip the ch 3 loop, * ch 1, shell in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 1, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next tr c cluster, skip the ch 3 loop, * ch 1, shell in next loop, repeat from * 7 times, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch.

3rd Round. Sl st into shell, ch 3, 1 d c, ch 2, 2 d c in same space, * 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c (shell) in next shell, repeat from * all around, join.

4th Round. Sl st to center of shell, * ch 7, s c in center of next shell, repeat from * all around, cut White.

5th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any loop, ch 3, 5 d c, ch 3, 6 d c over same loop, * 6 d c, ch 3, 6 d c over next loop, repeat from * all around, join.

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6th Round. Ch 3, 1 d c in each d c and 2 d c, ch 3, 2 d c in each ch 3 loop, join.

7th Round. Ch 4, 1 tr c in each d c and 2 tr c, ch 3, 2 tr c in each ch 3 loop, join, cut thread.

8th Round. Attach White in ch 3 loop, ch 3, 1 d c, ch 2, 2 d c in same space, * ch 1, 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c (shell) in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join.

9th Round. Sl st to center of shell, ch 3, 2 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, * ch 1, 3 d c, ch 2, 3 d c (shell) in center of next shell, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join, cut thread.

10th Round. Attach Green in center of shell, ch 3, 2 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, ch 1, s c in the ch 1 between shells, * ch 1, 3 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in center of next shell, ch 1, s c in the ch 1 between shells, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join, cut thread.

11th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any s c, * ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c of next shell, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c in center of same shell, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c of same shell, ch 1, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.

CASING: With wrong side of work toward you, attach White between shells of 9th round, * ch 7, s c in the ch 1 between next 2 shells, repeat from * all around.

Next Round. Sl st to center of loop, * ch 7, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around.

Next Round. Same as last round but having 5 chs in each loop, cut thread.

_LARGE MAT OR COVER_

The following directions are for a 10 x 15½ inch oval.

Work flowers for center same as small mat but working 4 flowers instead of 3 and joining in same manner.

Attach White and work in same manner as 1st round of small mat working over 3rd flower same as over 2nd flower and working a tr c cluster between 3rd and 4th flowers.

2nd Round. Same as 2nd round of small mat but working shells across 3rd flower same as across 2nd flower and working 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in the tr c cluster between the 3rd and 4th flowers.

3rd Round. Same as 3rd round of small mat.

4th & 5th Rounds. Sl st to center of shell, ch 3, 1 d c, ch 2, 2 d c in same space, * 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c (shell) in center of next shell, repeat from * all around, join.

Repeat the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th rounds of small mat.

12th Round. Same as last round, cut White.

Next Round. Attach Green and work same as 10th round of small mat.

Next Round. Attach Shaded Yellows and work same as 11th round of small mat.

CASING: Work same as for small cover attaching thread in 10th round, but having 3 rounds of 7 ch loops instead of 2 rounds.

_Large Doily_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY The Famous “PURITAN” CROCHET COTTON, Article 40 _or_ “DE LUXE” Quality CROCHET COTTON, Article 346 3 balls Shaded Yellows. 2 balls Kelly Green. 2 balls White. Steel crochet hook No. 6 or No. 7.

CENTER: Work 1st 6 rounds same as Hot Plate Mat cover on page 8.

7th Round. Attach White in 2nd tr c of Green petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c. * ch 3, tr c between petals, ch 3, s c in 2nd tr c of next Green petal, ch 5, skip 3 tr c, s c in next tr c, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, tr c between petals, ch 3, join.

8th Round. Sl st into loop, ch 6, d c in same loop, * 1 d c, ch 3, 1 d c in next loop, repeat from * all around, join in 3rd st of ch.

9th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, cut thread.

10th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in loop, ch 3, 4 d c in same loop, ch 3, 5 d c in same loop, * 5 d c, ch 3, 5 d c in next loop, repeat from * all around, join.

11th Round. Ch 3, work 1 d c in each d c and 2 d c, ch 3, 2 d c in each ch 3 loop, join, cut thread.

12th Round. Attach White in ch 3 at point, s c in same space, * ch 7, s c in ch 3 of next point, repeat from * all around, ch 7, join.

13th Round. * Ch 6, s c in next loop, ch 6, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, d c in same space as beginning (this brings thread in position for next round).

14th Round. * Ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, d c in d c. Repeat the 14th round twice.

17th Round. * Ch 7, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 7, s c in d c, cut thread.

Next 5 Rounds. Repeat 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th rounds.

23rd & 24th Rounds. Same as last round but ending 24th round with ch 6, s c in d c, cut thread.

25th Round. Attach Green in loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 7, sl st in top of s c just made for picot, ch 7, sl st in same space, ch 7, sl st in same space (3 picot cluster), ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, cut Green.

26th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any s c, * ch 4, sl st in 1st loop of next 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in same loop (picot loop), ch 3, sl st in next loop of same picot cluster, ch 4, sl st in next s c, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.

MOTIFS AROUND CENTER: Work 1st 16 rounds same as center but ending last round with ch 6, s c in d c, cut thread.

17th Round. Attach Green and work same as 25th round of center.

18th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any s c, ch 4, sl st in 1st loop of next 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 1, join to picot loop of any scallop of center, ch 1, sl st in same space on motif, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 4, sl st in next s c on motif, * ch 4, sl st in 1st loop of next 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same picot cluster, ch 1, join to picot loop in middle of next scallop on center, ch 1, sl st in same space on motif, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same picot cluster, ch 4, sl st in next s c on motif, repeat from * once, * ch 4, sl st in 1st loop of next 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 3, sl st in same space, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same 3 picot cluster, ch 4, sl st in next s c, repeat from * all around, cut thread. Work a 2nd motif in same manner and having large center to top of work, join center of 2 scallops to center of 2 scallops on left hand side of 1st motif leaving 2 scallops free at inside edge of 1st motif, then work 2 more scallops on 2nd motif, leave 3 scallops free on center, join next 3 scallops of motif to next 3 scallops of center joining same as 1st motif was joined. Work 6 more motifs and join in same manner always leaving 3 scallops free on center between joinings and 2 scallops free on inside edge of each motif. Join last motif to 1st motif to correspond.

SMALL JOINING MOTIF: With Green ch 6, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 14 d c in ring, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.

Attach Shaded Yellows in same space, s c in same space, * ch 5, sl st in top of s c for picot, ch 3, join to picot loop at center of 1st free scallop of motif, ch 3, sl st in same space of small motif, ch 5, sl st in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c, ch 5, sl st in top of last s c for picot, ch 3, join to picot loop at center of next free scallop of same motif, ch 3, sl st in same space of small motif, ch 5, sl st in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c, repeat from * once but joining to center picot loop of 2 free scallops of next motif, ch 5, sl st in top of last s c for picot, ch 3, skip 1 scallop of center, join to picot loop at center of next scallop, ch 3, sl st in same space on small motif, ch 5, sl st in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c, join in 1st s c, cut thread. Work a joining motif in each of the next 7 spaces around center.

_Napkin Holder Cover_

_(pictured on pg. 9)_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY The Famous “PURITAN” CROCHET COTTON, Article 40 _or_ “DE LUXE” Quality CROCHET COTTON, Article 346 1 ball each White, Shaded Yellows and Kelly Green. Steel crochet hook No. 6 or No. 7. 1 Napkin Holder 5 inches in diameter.

Work 1st 11 rounds same as Large Doily on page 9.

12th Round. Attach White in ch 3 at point, ch 3, d c in same space, * ch 1, 2 d c, ch 2, 2 d c (shell) in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join.

13th Round. Attach Green in center of shell, ch 3, 2 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in same space, ch 1, s c in ch 1 between shells, * ch 1, 3 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in center of next shell, ch 1, s c in ch 1 between shells, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join, cut thread.

14th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows in any s c, * ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c of next shell, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c in center of shell, 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c of same shell, ch 1, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.

CASING: With wrong side of work toward you, attach White between shells of 12th round, * ch 7, s c in ch 1 between next 2 shells, repeat from * to within the last 6 shells, turn.

Next Row. Sl st to center of loop, * ch 7, s c in next loop, repeat from * to same space as opposite side, turn.

Next Row. Same as last row but having 5 chs in each loop, cut thread. Work another section in same manner.

_Notepaper and Pencil Case_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” BLEND YARN, Article 75 2 skeins Red. 1 skein White. Steel crochet hook No. 00. 1 pencil 1 pad 3 inches x 5 inches.

BACK SECTION: With Red ch 38, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.

2nd Row. 1 s c in each s c. Repeat the last row 26 times, cut yarn.

TOP SECTION: Work 1st 10 rows same as back section.

11th Row. 1 s c in each of the 1st 28 s c, turn.

Next 14 Rows. 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn. With wrong side of 10th row toward you, attach yarn in 1st free st and work 1 s c in each s c.

Next 14 Rows. 1 s c in each s c.

Next Row. 1 s c in each s c, 1 s c in each of the 28 sts of opposite side, turn.

Next 2 Rows. 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn at end of last row.

PENCIL HOLDER: With Red ch 3, s c in 2nd st from hook, s c in next st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row. 2 s c in each s c, drop Red, turn.

3rd Row. Attach White, 2 s c in 1st s c, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, ch 1 to turn all rows.

4th Row. 1 s c in each s c, drop White. (When changing colors always complete last half of last st worked with next color.) Working even in s c work 2 rows Red, 2 rows White until there are 6 stripes of each color. Work 2 more rows in Red, cut yarn. Sew to upper section to the left of pad opening leaving last row free. Cut a piece of cardboard to fit upper section. Place between the 2 sections made and overcast the sections together.

FLAP: With Red ch 33, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.

Next 19 Rows. 1 s c in each s c.

Next Row. 1 s c in each of the 1st 31 sts, 3 s c in next st, work 17 s c across the short edge working 3 s c in next corner st, work 31 s c up next long side working on opposite side of starting ch, cut yarn.