Part 7
With yel. fl. on No. 7 ns. cast on 77 sts., use 2 threads of fl., wk. 4 rds. pl. k., br. off 1 thread and use single for all wk. but the 4 rds. on lower edge for firmness. Now pl. k. 1 r., p. 1 r.; 3d r. p. 5 sts., pl. k. 3 sts. to end of r.; 4th r. pl. k. 5 sts., p. 3 sts. to end of r.; 5th r. pl. k. 7 sts., on 8th lift st. under this to n. and p. both together to form pretty knot, which later on gives effect of alligator skin and gives that name to stitch: “Alligator Stitch.” Re. the 7 pl. k. sts. and 1 double purl st. to end of r., then 1 r. p., 1 r. p. 5, pl. k. 3 sts., 1 r. pl. k. 5, p. 3, pl. k. 7, d. p. (d. p., double purl) 8th st. to end of r., 1 r. p., 1 r. p. 5, pl. k. 3, 1 r. pl. k. 5, p. 3, and so on, e. 4 rs. complete patt., and if directions are carefully fol. it makes a very beautiful st., which keeps the purl and k. sts. alternating between the pl. k. and d. p. columns on right side of wk. Wk. this patt. to w. l., about 16 p. st. grps., counting on right side. Now with No. 4 ns. k. 2, p. 2 on 24 rs. for belt effect, with No. 7 ns. resume patt., wk. 3 inches no inc., inc. 1 st. e. end of n. e. 5th r. to armhole, not over 12 grps. of p. rds. from w. l., then dcr. 1 st. e. end of n. e. other r. 10 times, and no further inc. to shoulder, to be over 20 rds. from w. l. to neck. K. off 26 sts., bind off 17, k. 26, turn, k. 26, transfer opposite 26 to ex. n., wk. 20 rs. no inc., inc. 1 st. e. other r. on neck curve 10 times, and on arm side 1 st. e. other r. 5 times with 3 ex. sts. added on 6th inc. to shape arm curve under arm. On fr. edge add 10 sts. under curve to give sqr. neck effect, fol. patt. and k. to have 6 grps. of p. sts. no inc. at either end of n., transfer to ex. n., copy directions on opposite 26 sts. very correctly, now assemble all sts. on 1 n., wk. straight across, no inc. or dcr. on e. edge to w. l., re. belt patt. on No. 4 ns. (from armhole to fr. w. l. 24 rds.), wk. 16 rds. of patt. on No. 7 ns., then 4 rds. pl. k. with 2 threads, bind off. With 2 threads of Cymar Yarn and No. 1 ns. or hat pin pick up 75 sts. around armhole, pl. k. 1 rd., transfer to No. 4 ns., wk. 6 rs. of p. 1, k. 1 patt., pl. k. 1 rd., bind off, tip with ch. and sl. st. cro. of gray Angora y. Duplicate on opposite armhole, close seams, match perfectly, and sew or cro. firmly together.
For Collar—Cast on 60 sts. with 2 threads of the Orange Cymar y., pl. k. 1 rd., wk. k. 1, p. 1 patt. on No. 4 ns., inc. 1 st. e. other r. on e. end of n. 8 times, wk. 30 rds. to neck no inc., k. off 30 sts., bind off 15 sts., k. remaining 30 sts. and keep on same needle if desired, wk. 50 rs. on 30 sts., bind off 10 on neck edge, k. rest of sts., then bind off 5 and then 3 on fol. rs. to make pt. curve out to edge, copy on opposite end of collar, make 4 pretty tassels and fasten 1 to e. of the 4 pts. on collar. Wk. s. c. sts. all around neck and collar edges, sew col. neatly around curve from sqr. cor. edge, fit collar well before sewing. Tip sqr. neck line with ch. and sl. st. of orange y., cro. ch. cord to lace up straight edges, attach tassel to e. end and tie bow knot, tip collar with gray Angora y., and openwork cro. belt also, with orange y. wk. 4 ch. st. 1 ps. on r. back and forth to desired length and finish into pt. shape. Fasten to center back.
The “Brownie” Tennis Pull-over Sweater of Brown and Tan Utopia Shetland Floss, No. 586
MATERIALS
7 skeins of Brown and 2 skeins Tan Shetland Floss. 1 pair No. 7 Amber Needles. 1 pair No. 4 Amber Needles. 1 dozen pretty buttons.
DIRECTIONS
For back—With br. fl. on No. 7 ns. cast on 76 sts., pl. k. 1 r., k. 2, p. 2, on 2 rs., next 2 rs. p. the k. sts. and k. the p. sts., alternate e. 2 rs. This makes patt. for peplum from lower edge to w. l., wk. 60 rs. or 15 grps. e. of p. and k. sts., counting perpendicular lines. With No. 4 ns. wk. 24 rs. of pl. k. 2, p. 2 patt. for fitted belt effect, with No. 7 ns. wk. 20 pl. k. rds. with no inc., inc. 1 st. e. end of n. 3 times, then add 6 sts. at e. end of n. for epaulette sl., inc. 1 st. at e. end of n. e. other r. 6 times, then k. to exactly center of fol. r., transfer opposite half to ex. n., dcr. 1 st. e. other r. from center back and continue inc. on sl. to 19th rd. This makes 12 dcr. rds. at back and 18 inc. on sl. to shoulder, 2 rds. no inc. or dcr., then inc. 1 st. e. other r. to front edge for neck curve and dcr. 1 st. e. other r. on sl. back to 6 sts. or 18 rds. to complete sl., bind off the 6 sts., dcr. 1 st. e. other st. 3 times on sl. edge, inc. on neck curve this far, copy opposite side correctly to same place, assemble all sts. on 1 n., wk. 20 rds. no inc. or dcr., with fine ns., wk. belt line like back, then copy peplum to match back at seams, bind off, tip lower edge with ch. and sl. st., after sewing seams neatly together pick up 70 sts. on e. side of neck opening separately, making one-half of collar at a time, wk. with tan y. on fine ns., 1 rd. pl. k., then k. 1, p. 1 patt., inc. 1 st. at e. end of n. e. 4th r. to 28 rs., bind off and finish with small scallop all around 3 sides, inc. at pts. to accentuate. Copy other half of collar carefully, make small tan tassels of tan for e. end at 4 pts., 2 extra for cro. cord ends to make bow knot for center fr. This midi has pretty V at fr. and back of neck opening. Now pick up 40 sts. from seam to center of sl., wk. with tan y. on No. 4 ns., 1 rd. pl. k., 7 rs. of patt., inc. 1 st. e. 3d r. at center of sl. for pt., wk. opposite half of bor. from center and copy exactly, matching wk. for 2d sl., sew seams neatly, copy scallop around 3 edges of sl. bor., attach a small tassel to e. pt. and sew but- [Transcriber—this entire line is absent from the original text.] at center between bor. pts. of sls. for decoration. All small scallops on tan must be br., of course.
For Medallion Belt—Cast on with tan y. and fine ns. 12 sts. for center of 1st medallion, to be used for button side to fasten belt, wk. 10 rs. of k. 1, p. 1 patt., dcr. 1 st. e. other r. at e. end of n. to leave 4 sts., wk. 3 rs. on 4 sts., inc. 1 st. e. end of n. back to 12 sts., fol. patt. and wk. 16 rs. no inc., dcr. again to 4 sts., and re. these directions to have 6 complete ovals, and the one with sqr. for opposite end to lap over and close with buttonholes. Tack center medallion to center of back, sew a pretty button to e. center of 4 sts., also tack belt to seams where required. Exact position for belt is in middle of w. l. of course. Close with buttons and buttonholes as directed.
For Pockets—Cast on 15 sts. with tan fl. on fine ns., wk. 21 rs. of k. 1, p. 1 patt., pl. k. 6 rds. and dcr. 1 st. e. end of n. for pt. on e. other r., bind off last 2 sts. and trim with small scallop like rest of garment, tack pt. to pocket with button, sew to convenient position above belt and copy for another pocket unless 1 pocket is preferred.
This is an unusual and very pretty design.
Golf Vest of Gr. Utopia Shetland Floss and White Utopia Llama Yarn No. 582
MATERIALS
9 skeins Green Floss. 1½ balls White Llama Yarn. 1 pair No. 7 Knitting Needles. 1 pair No. 1 Ivory Needles.
DIRECTIONS
For Back—Cast on 77 sts. with gr. fl., pl. k. 1 rd., k. 3, p. 2 to end of r., turn, p. 3, k. 2 to end of r.; fol. this patt. on 8 rs. with gr., 4 rs. wh. llama y., 6 rs. gr., 4 rs. wh., 40 rs. gr., no inc. or dcr. to w. l., 3 rds. pl. k., 12 rs. k. and p. patt., 3 k., 2 p. on one side, 2 k., 3 p. on other side, carefully wk. so as to have all upward rs. exactly above e. other all through wk. when finished. From w. l. inc. 1 st. e. 10th r. to armhole, fol. patt. of 3 pl. k. rds. after e. 12 rs. of k. and p. patt. throughout, excepting from w. l. to lower edge. 3 grps. of pl. k. rds. to armhole and 2 grps. of patt., now dcr. 1 st. e. 4th r. to shoulder, in all, 6 grps. of pl. k. rds. and 5 patt., from w. l., k. patt. on 24 sts., bind off 16 sts., patt. on last 24 sts., wk. back to neck, transfer 1st 24 sts. on ex. n., wk. 4 rs. no inc. at fr. edge, and 12 rs. no inc. on armhole side, on neck curve inc. 1 st. e. 4th r. 12 times, and 1 st. e. other r. 8 times, always fol. patt., from here dcr. 1 st. e. other r. 12 times to form sharp pt. for double breasted effect near w. l., then continue to dcr. if more slant is desired, then straight to lower edge. On arm side after the 12 rs. no inc., inc. 1 st. e. 4th r. 8 times, 3 rs. no inc., dcr. 1 st. to w. l. e. 10th r. from w. l. to lower edge, inc. 1 st. e. 10th r., matching patt. of back, with wh. bor. stripes. Copy dir. on 2d fr. correctly.
For Edges—With gr. y. pick up sts. around 2 fronts and neck on the No. 1 k. ns., very closely pl. k. 1 rd., attach wh. llama y., k. 1, p. 1 back and forth on 2 rs., bind off, then tip with gr. ch. and sl. st. cro. and be sure to widen e. r. of wk. at pts. in fr. to accentuate them, pick up all sts. around armhole very closely also, with gr. pl. k. 1 rd., wk. 2 rs. k. and p. like fr. edges on fine ns., tip with the gr., copy on opposite armhole, sew seams neatly together, tip lower edge of vest also with gr. in same manner (ch. and sl. st.), wk. 2 buttonholes, 1 at pt., 1 3 in. below, by cro. 3 ch. at start, tack about ⅝ in. below, wk. s. c. back to make firm buttonhole, sew buttons to meet in correct positions.
For Belt—Cast on 20 sts., wk. k. 1. p. 1 patt. on No. 4 k. ns., wk. 10 rs. gr., 2 rs. wh., 4 rs. gr., 2 rs. wh., 4 rs. gr., 2 rs. wh., 16 rs. gr., repeat these dir. along full length of belt, which should have 10 sections of patt. or more if not long enough. Make 2 pretty pompom balls, attach to 9 in. cord, draw through all sts. at e. end of belt, fasten 2d end of cord to ball also, sew center of belt to center back at w. l., tie in fr. or on side lightly.
Sleeveless “Pansy” Sport Coat of Utopia Shetland Floss and White Llama Yarn, No. 585
MATERIALS
7 skeins Raisin Color Shetland Floss. 1½ balls White Llama Yarn. No. 7 and No. 4 Amber Knitting Needles. ½ dozen Fancy Buttons.
DIRECTIONS
For Back—With raisin col. fl. cast on 75 sts., pl. k. 1 rd., for patt. wk. 1 r. k. 1, p. 1 st., pl. k. 1 r., and wk. 12 rs. of this patt., for bor. use barley-corn st. for right side, there should be 12 rs. of barley-corn, which really means =24 rs.= in bor. Now wk. 8 rs. k. 1, p. 1 st., 1 rd. pl. k., this constitutes 1 section, dcr. 1 st. e. end of n. on e. pl. k. rd. of e. section 4 times, there should be five sections so far, 2 sections no inc. to indicate w. l., then inc. 1 st. e. end of n. e. 4th r. on 3 sections to long armhole, 3 sections no inc. to shoulder, k. off 24 sts., bind off 14 sts., k. last 24 sts., pl. k. rd. is top of shoulder, 3 sections no inc. on arm side, inc. 1 st. e. 4th r. on neck curve to w. l. on arm side, then inc. 1 st. e. 4th r. on fol. 4 sections, as fr. has 1 sec. more than back for armhole, then no inc. or dcr. on 2 w. l. secs., now inc. 1 st. e. 4th r. to border to have more width for fr., copy patt. of bor. to edge, bind off., foll. dir. exactly for opposite fr., sew seams perfectly matched, after making small bor. on armhole, picking up sts. closely, wk. 1 rd. pl. k., 2 rs. wh. k. 1, p. 1 patt., 1 rd. raisin col., tip with small scallop of same shade.
For Belt—Cast on 18 sts., wk. 3 separate strips of 5 sections each with the pur. y., 10 rs. patt. 1 rd. pl. k. for e. section of belt, 2 of the pieces should have wk. graduated to a pt. at 1 end, this to lap over to center back and tacked to position with pretty button, and front ends close with 3 buttons and cro. loops, after placing in position 2 inches beyond fr. edge to leave open sp. all the way down fr.
For Revere Collar—Cast on 20 sts. on fine ns. with wh. llama y., wk. 8 rs. of k. 1, p. 1 patt., 1 rd. of pur. y. (2 pl. k. rs. 1 rd.), 8 rs. wh. patt., and so on to have 6 sections no inc., then inc. 1 st. in e. pur. rd. on outside edge of e. sec. to center back of collar, 16 secs. or as many as required to go easily around one-half of coat. At center wk. only 12 sts. wh. on last r. of center sec., 1 rd. pur., 1 rd. wh., add enough sts. to match 1st half, copy exactly for opposite fr., place center to center at neck, both garment and coll. on wrong side, sew firmly but lightly together, roll back over fronts, tack occasionally, leaving sp. open for belt to pass through at w. l., finish armholes and collar with pur. scallop of 1 s. c., 3 ch., 1 s. c. in e. 3d st. all around edge, and lower edge of coat with ch. and sl. st. finish, 1 button is for back of collar at intersection.
This makes a lovely sport coat for all seasons.
“Princeton” or “Tiger-Lily” Golf Vest, Burnt Orange Utopia Cymar Yarn and Black Shetland Floss, No. 584
MATERIALS
4 balls Burnt Orange Cymar Yarn. 1½ skeins Black Shetland Floss. 1 pair No. 7 Amber Knitting Needles. 1 pair No. 4 Amber Knitting Needles. 1 dozen Jet Buttons.
Abbreviation—B. Or., Burnt Orange.
DIRECTIONS
With B. Or. on No. 7 ns. cast on 35 sts., k. back 1 r., then for patt. k. 1, p. 1 st., wk. 20 rs. for ½ peplum, br. off thread, cast on 35 sts. once more on same n., wk. 20 rs. patt., now 4 rs. on the 70 sts., attach blk., pl. k. 1 rd., 2 rs. Or. patt., 1 rd. blk., 4 rs. patt., 1 rd. blk., 2 rs. patt., 1 rd. blk. (all rds. of course mean pl. k.), wk. patt. to armhole with B. Or., inc. 1 st. e. 6th r. at e. end of n. 5 times, there should be about 9 ins. to armhole from belt or w. l., dcr. 1 st. e. other r. e. end of n. 5 times, wk. 20 rs. patt. with no inc. to shoulder, wk. 28 sts., bind off 14 sts., k. last 28 sts. forward and back, transfer 1st 28 to ex. n., attach blk. fl., wk. 1 rd. on the 28 sts., 2 rs. patt. with B. Or., 1 rd. blk., 2 rs. patt., 1 rd. blk., 2 rs. patt., 1 rd. blk., this gives yoke effect, 4 rds. blk., 3 str. Or., now wk. patt. with Or., 24 rs., inc. 1 st. e. other r. toward fr. edge for neck curve, no inc. on arm side until 25th r., then inc. 1 st. e. other r. 5 times, on 26th r. of fr. from neck curve pl. k. 6 sts. to form button and buttonhole band to lower edge of vest, dcr. 1 st. e. 6th r. on seam side to w. l., copy belt effect to match back, with blk. and Or., then 4 rs. patt. no inc., dcr. 1 st. e. other r. on fr. edge from here on, and inc. 1 st. e. 6th r. on seam, wk. 30 rs. from last r. blk. This gives a cutaway effect to vest. Bind off 8 sts. on e. end of last r., wk. 14 rs. on the 24 remaining sts. between them, turn up over vest fr. for pocket before working bor. of 1 rd. blk., 2 rs. patt., 1 rd. blk., two rs. patt., bind off, copy dir. perfectly for opposite fr. pick up sts. closely around armhole with blk. on No. 4 ns., wk. bor. like pocket, tip with blk. 2 ch. and sl. st. finish, trim opposite armhole exactly like it, pick up sts. around neck curve very closely with blk. on No. 4 ns. from wrong side of wk., pl. k. 1 rd., then wk. whole collar of blk., k. 1, p. 1 patt., dcr. 1 st. e. end of n. to any depth desired, then pick up all sts. on either side of last r., wk. 1 pl. k. rd. of the blk., trim with bor. like armholes, only have 3 rs. of B. Or. instead of 2 before blk. 2 ch. and sl. st. fin., inc. 1 st. e. r. at e. end of corners, tip all around vest with blk. 2 ch. and sl. st. edge, wk. 5 buttonholes on right fr., sew buttons to position, trim ends of collar and pockets with buttons, also at center back over peplum ends.
This makes a stunningly stylish vest if correctly carried out.
Utopia Ladies’ Sport Sweater No. 907
_See Illustration, Page 68_
MATERIALS
5 balls Gray Cymar Utopia Yarn. 5 balls Pink Cymar Utopia Yarn. 1 pair Amber Knitting Needles, No. 5.
Note—This sweater is knitted with two threads of yarn, one Gray, one Pink.
DIRECTIONS
Back—Cast on 100 sts.
Increase 1 st. at neck end every other row until 16 sts. have been added on. Now add 6 sts. at neck end all at one time. Knit 8 rows or 4 ribs. * Decrease 1 st. at neck end of sweater. Knit 8 rows. Repeat from * until there are 25 ribs for shoulder or 5 inches.
Bind off 30 sts. for armhole, knit for 10 ribs, on next row add on 30 sts. at the top end, knit 4 ribs, * increase 1 st. on next row, knit 4 ribs, repeat from * until there are 25 ribs across shoulder, knit 12 ribs even. This finishes one-half of sweater. Reverse directions for the other half of sweater.
Sleeves—Cast on 12 sts., add on 4 sts. at wrist end and 1 st. at top end every other row for 12 times, then stop increasing at the wrist, but continue to increase at top 10 times more. Sleeve should measure about 22 inches for length.
Knit 16 ribs even, decrease 1 st. at top every other row 12 times. Now start and decrease 1 st. at top and bind off 4 sts. at bottom every other row 12 times. Bind off remaining sts.
Cuffs—Pick up sts. with two threads of gray wool, 1 st. between each rib at wrist, knit about 4 inches, bind off, sew up sleeve, and turn back cuff.
Bands—With two threads of gray wool cast on 12 sts., knit 4 ribs and in next row make buttonhole as follows: K. 3 sts., bind off 6 sts., k. 3 sts., turn, k. 3 sts., cast on 6 sts., k. 3 sts. This makes the buttonhole. Make buttonholes about 4 inches apart. Knit band to fit sweater.
Omit buttonholes on left sidepiece.
Belt—With two threads of gray wool cast on 2 sts., increase 1 st. in beginning of each row until there are 18 sts. Knit even for 10 inches, decrease 1 st. in beginning of each row until 2 sts. remain, cast off.
Straps for Belt—With two threads of gray wool cast on 10 sts., knit even for 10 inches, bind off two pieces like this. Sew under points of belt and trim with a button.
Pockets—Two threads of gray wool, cast on 24 sts., knit a square piece, bind off, pick up stitches on top end, having ribs run the same as sweater, and knit 4 ribs.
Decrease 1 st. at each end of needle every other row until 1 st. remains, cast off, fasten point back with button.
Collar—With two threads of gray wool cast on 7 sts., increase 1 st. every other row at 1 end only until there are 30 sts. on needle. Knit even until collar fits across neck to the other side, then decrease 1 st. every other row until there are 7 sts left. Bind off, sew straight side to sweater.
Buttons—With one thread of gray and one of pink ch. 3 sts., turn, skip 1 st. 1 s. c. in next st.
* 1 s. c. in st., 2 s. c. in next st., repeat from * until work is large enough to cover mould, slip in mould and draw together. Leave enough thread to sew on with.
Ladies’ Utopia Shawl Sweater No. 806
Sizes 40–42
_See Illustration, Page 69_
MATERIALS
4 balls Robins Egg Utopia Cymar Yarn. 4 balls Shadow Lawn Utopia Cymar Yarn. 1 ball Golden Brown Llama Wool. For Daisies take Yellow and Dark Brown. For Leaves, Dark Green. 1 pair Ivory Knitting Needles, No. 6. 1 Crochet Hook, No. 3.
DIRECTIONS
With two threads, blue and green, cast on 50 sts. (9½ inches), k. 2 ridges.
First Row—K.
Second Row—P.
Third Row—K.
Fourth Row—P.
Repeat these four rows until there are 7 inches for pockets; k. in ridges 12 inches, increase first st. on side seam every 10th row until there are 65 sts. on needle; k. in ridges 9 inches up to shoulder; k. other front up to shoulder to correspond. Cast on 20 sts. for back of neck, k. 65 sts. of other front on same needle, having 150 sts. on needle for back; k. in ridges 6 inches, decrease side seam every fourth row until there are 105 sts. on needle; k. in ridges 5 more inches, bind off loosely. With golden brown and crochet hook No. 3 turn up the 7 inches for pockets, crochet together with 1 s. c. in every st.; with s. c. crochet 2 rows all around front, sleeves, side seam up to waistline and back.
Belt—With blue and green cast on 12 sts., k. in ridges 63 inches. Crochet with golden brown s. c. all around in every st.
Daisies—With yellow ch. 6 sts., join with a sl. st. to form a ring, * ch. 9 sts., turn, skip 1 st., 1 s. c., 1 h. d. c., 4 d. c., 1 h. d. c., 1 s. c. on the 9 ch. sts., 1 s. c. in ring, repeat from * 7 times, break off wool. Fill center with French knots, dark brown.
Leaves—With dark green wool ch. 14 sts., turn, skip 1 st., 1 s. c. in each of 2 ch. sts., 1 h. d. c. in next st., 1 d. c. in each of 7 sts., 1 h. d. c. in st., 1 s. c. in each of 2 sts., * ch. 1, repeat from *. Make 5 leaves with ch. sts. between.
Ladies’ Utopia Crocheted Hat No. 100
MATERIALS
1 ball Robins Egg Utopia Cymar Yarn. 1 ball Shadow Lawn Green Utopia Cymar Yarn. ¼ skein Golden Brown Utopia Llama Wool. For Daisies take Yellow Wool. For Leaves take Dark Green. 1 Crochet Hook, No. 5. Poke Bonnet Buckram Frame.
DIRECTIONS
Crown—Ch. 6, turn, 1 s. c. in next 5 sts., 2 s. c. in next st., 1 s. c. in next 5 sts.
Three rows increase 2 s. c. in every 5th st.
Four rows increase 2 s. c. in every 6th st.
Five rows increase 2 s. c. in every 7th st.
Eight rows increase 2 s. c. in every 8th st.
Eighteen rows plain s. c.
Every fourth row take back thread to form ridge.
Brim—Raise 1 st. through each of the 5 successive sts., holding all the loops on the needle and closing the cluster with 1 ch.; repeat to end of row.
Second row and all succeeding rows * draw up a loop from last ch., another from back of the loop of last st. and 1 through each of the next 2 sts., draw a loop through all the loops on the hook together and close with 1 ch., repeat from *. After the second row increase every 5th star by making 1 additional star of 4 loops. The last loop of star being raised in the same place as the last loop of the star just made; the last two rows change to golden brown.
Inside of Brim—Ch. 120 sts., 2 rows s. c., skip 9 s. c. in back for 3 rows, next 4 rows increase every 11th st., 2 s. c. towards the front of brim all around to back crochet 15 rows for front and 8 rows for back of brim, taking back thread every 4th row to form ridge. Sew under and top part of brim together.
Cord—For making cord take 7 threads. Length of thread must be twice the measurement around hat. Put 7 threads on hook and pull and twist at the same time as tight as possible. Put end which you held on finger on hook and the threads will twist, making a heavy cord.
Daisies—With yellow wool ch. 6 sts., join with a sl. st. to form a ring, * ch. 9 sts., turn, skip 1 st., 1 s. c., 1 h. d. c., 4 d. c., 1 h. d. c., 1 s. c. on the 9 ch. sts., 1 s. c. in ring, repeat from * 7 times, break off wool. Fill center with French knots, dark brown.
Leaves—With dark green ch. 14 sts., turn, skip 1 st., 1 s. c. in each of 2 ch. sts., 1 h. d. c. in next st., 1 d. c. in each of 7 sts., 1 h. d. c. in st., 1 s. c. in each of 2 sts., * ch. 1, repeat from * backwards in the same 14 sts. Make 6 leaves, crochet together with ch.
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Ladies’ “Pansy” Hat Crocheted of Gray Utopia Alpaca and Gray and Lavender Chenille, No. 578
_See Illustration, Page 71_
MATERIALS
3 balls Gray Alpaca Yarn. About 1 skein of various colors Shetland Floss. 3 skeins Dark Green Chenille. 2 skeins Purple Chenille. Round sailor hat shape and green satin lining. Crochet Hook No. 4.
DIRECTIONS