Chapter I: Part 1

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STAR BOOK No. 225
=35¢=

AUNT LYDIA’S®
RUG YARN
_Collection_

_A Belle’s Shell_

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD=
=“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
8 (9, 10)—70 yd. skeins Chartreuse

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 16″, 17″, 18″.

=BACK=: Ch 52 (56, 60), s c in 2nd st from hook, * 1 d c in next st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: D c in back loop of 1st s c, * s c in front loop of next d c, d c in back loop of next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. =3rd ROW=: S c in front loop of 1st d c, * d c in back loop of next s c, s c in front loop of next d c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 14 (18, 22) times. =NEXT ROW=: Spacing sts evenly, working over side of each row work 47 (51, 55) s c down side, ch 1, turn. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Working 1 shoulder at a time sl st across 6 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 4, turn. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 4, turn. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 1, d c in last loop, (dec), ch 4, turn. =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work 3—ch 3 loops, ch 4 to turn all rows, cut yarn. Skip 13 (17, 21) s c for neck, attach yarn and work 5—ch 3 loops for other shoulder, complete shoulder and shaping same as 1st shoulder, cut yarn.

=FRONT=: Work same as back.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Sew side and shoulder seams. Attach yarn at back of left shoulder, work around neck as follows: ch 1, skip length of a sl st, sl st in next space, work in same manner around armholes.

=POMPONS=: Open a skein of yarn and cut one end, tie at 1 inch intervals. Cut between each tie and trim ends. Tie 1 pompon in every other row along lower edge.

_A Belle’s Shell_

_A Love Vest_

=SIZES=: 12, 14, 16

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD=
=“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
7 (8, 8)—70 yd. skeins White
A few yds. Red

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 and No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H
5—¾ inch bone rings

=GAUGE FOR No. 10 NEEDLES=:
7 sts = 2 inches
5 rows = 1 inch

=BACK=: On No. 8 needles cast on 51 (55, 59) sts and work in seed st for 2 inches (seed st: =1st ROW=: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st row throughout). Change to No. 10 needles and work even for 12 inches. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side once. Work even for 7 (7½, 8) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts at beg of next 4 rows, bind off remaining sts for back of neck.

=RIGHT FRONT=: On No. 8 needles cast on 29 (31, 33) sts. Work 2 inches in seed st. Change to No. 10 needles and work even for 12 inches. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Bind off 5 sts at beg of row, then dec 1 st at armhole side once. Continue even at armhole edge and dec 1 st at front edge every 3rd row 12 times. Work even until armhole measures 7 (7½, 8) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts every other row at armhole edge.

=LEFT FRONT=: Work to correspond to right front reversing shaping.

=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew seams. Work 1 round of s c around each armhole. Work 2 rounds of s c all around edge working 5 buttonholes on right front in 1st row. (Buttonhole: ch 3, skip 2 sts, s c in next st; in following round work 1 s c in each st of ch at buttonholes.)

=BUTTONS=: Work s c over bone ring, cut yarn, draw sts tog. Sew in place. With Red ch 7 or 8, sl st in back loop of each ch, cut yarn. Form letters as illustrated and sew in place to buttons. Finish last button with a french knot.

_A Love Vest_

_Aran Afghan and Pillows_

AFGHAN

=Approximate Size=: 49 x 65 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
27—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

=PANEL No. 1= (Make 2): Cast on 23 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1; in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * 3 times, ending K 1, P 1, K 1. =2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 21, K 1, P 1. =3rd ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * 3 times, then K 1 P 1, K 1. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 19, K 1 P 1. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until panel is 64 inches long ending with 4th pattern row. Bind off.

=CENTER PANEL= (Make 1)

=GAUGE=: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch

Cast on 45 sts. =1st ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 5, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (cable twist), P 5, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 5, cable twist over next 4 sts, P 5, K 1 P 1. =2nd ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5 P 1, K 1; in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * once, then K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (47 sts on needles). =3rd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 3, sl next 2 sts on dpn and hold in back of work, K next 2 sts, then P the 2 sts from dpn (right twist), slip next 2 sts on dpn and hold in front of work, P next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (left twist), P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, work right twist over next 4 sts, work left twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. =4th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, P next 3 sts tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (45 sts on needle). =5th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, Left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. =6th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, then in next st K 1, P 1, K 1,* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). =7th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn over next st (Popcorn: * K in front loop of st, K in back loop of st, leave st on needle, repeat from * once, drop st from needle, then starting with 2nd loop on right needle, slip over 1st loop, continue slipping loops one at a time until 1 st remains), P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn st in next st, P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 1. =8th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). =9th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. =10th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). =11th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. =12th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). Repeat from 1st to 12th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending with 1st pattern row, bind off.

=PANEL NO. 2= (Make 2)

=GAUGE=: 3 seed sts = 1 inch

Cast on 42 sts. =1st ROW=: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 4 times, P 1, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 4 times. =2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, slip next st on dpn and hold in front of work, K next st, then K st from dpn (left twist), P 2, slip next 4 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next 4 sts, then K 4 sts from dpn (cable twist), P 2, slip next st on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K st from dpn (right twist), P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 1. =3rd ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. =5th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =6th ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, left twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 8, P 2, right twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. =7th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =8th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. =9th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =10th ROW=: Repeat 6th row. =11th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =12th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. =13th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =14th ROW=: Repeat 2nd row. =15th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =16th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. Repeat from 1st to 16th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending with 14th pattern row. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block each strip to measurements. Weave panels tog as follows: Weave panel No. 1 to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to center panel; weave free edge of center panel to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to panel No. 1.

=EDGE=: Attach yarn in any corner; working along short side, * ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat from * to next corner; working along long side, * ch 1, skip 1 row, sl st in next row, repeat from * to next corner; complete remaining sides in same manner, join. =2nd ROUND=: * Ch 1, sl st in same space, repeat from * twice, * ch 1, working in back loop of sts, sl st in next ch 1, repeat from last * to next corner, repeat from beg all around, join, cut yarn.

=KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS=

K Knit
P Purl
St(s) Stitch(es)
YO Yarn Over
Dec. Decrease
Inc. Increase
Tog. Together
Rnd. Round
P.s.s.o. Pass slip st over st
dpn Double pointed needle
K-O Do not work st, row or round
Beg. Beginning
Bet. Between

_Aran Pillow #1_

=Approximate size=: 18 x 18 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
3—70 yd. skeins Natural
½ yd. Lining Material
Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 71 sts. =1st ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), P 3 tog, repeat from * to within last 10 sts, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. =2nd ROW=: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 57, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. =3rd ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * to within last 12 sts, P 3 tog, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. =4th ROW=: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 55, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until section measures 18 inches. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block section. Cut lining ½ inch larger than knitted section. Sew 3 sides. Fill with kapok or shredded foam rubber. Sew opening closed. Sew knitted section in position.

_Aran Pillow #2_

=APPROXIMATE SIZE=: 18 x 19 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
4—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle

=GAUGE=: 4 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 72 sts. =1st ROW=: K 2, * P 2nd st, leave on needle, P next st and sl both sts off needle (P cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K 1 (this completes P cross st section), P 2, K 11, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 11, P 2, work P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. =2nd ROW=: P 2, * K 2nd st from back and leave st on needle, K skipped st in usual manner and sl both sts off needle (K cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K 1 (this completes K cross st section), K 2, P 3, work 5 sts in next st as follows: K 1, YO, K 1, YO, K 1; P 3, work 5 sts in next st as before, P 3, K 2, P 2, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 3, 5 sts in next st as before, P 3, 5 sts in next st, P 3, K 2, work K cross st over next 11 sts, P 2. =3rd ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. =4th ROW=: P 2, K cross st over next 11 sts, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, K cross st over next 11 sts, P 2. =5th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. =6th ROW=: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, P 2, sl 3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl 3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. =7th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. =8th ROW=: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. =9th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. Repeat 2nd through 9th rows for pattern until pillow section measures 19 inches ending with last pattern row. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block and steam to measure. Complete lining same as pillow No. 1 on page 7.

_Aran Pillow #3_

=Approximate size=: 12 x 18 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
2—70 yd. skeins Natural
½ yd. Lining Material
Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch

Cast on 45 sts. Work same as center panel of Aran Afghan (page 4) until section is 18 inches long, ending with 1st pattern row. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Same as Pillow No. 1. See page 7.

_Aran Pillow #4_

=Approximate Size=: 16 x 16 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
3—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle

=GAUGE=: 5 sts = 1 inch (unblocked) 4 sts = 1 inch (blocked)

Cast on 64 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as to P, P 3, place next 3 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 3 sts, then K the sts from dpn (cable twist over 6 sts), P 3, keeping yarn to back sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1. =2nd ROW=: P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat from * twice, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat from * twice, P 1. =3rd ROW=: K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl next st as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1. =4th ROW=: P 20, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 20. =5th ROW=: K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with K 4; then P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with K 4. =6th ROW=: P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl next st as if to P, drop YO, sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with P 3; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, drop YO, sl 1 as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with P 3. =7th ROW=: K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1. =8th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. Then repeat from 1st to 8th rows for pattern until work measures 16 inches from beg, ending with 8th row of pattern. Bind off in pattern omitting the YO’s.

=FINISHING=: Work same as pillow No. 1, page 7.

_By the He Sea_

SLIP OVER

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
4 (5, 5)—70 Yd. skeins Spice
5 (6, 6)—70 Yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 21″, 22½″, 23½″.

=BACK=: With Spice, cast on 42 (45, 48) sts. (Work in stripes of 6 rows Spice and 4 rows White.)

Starting with a P row work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) inc 2 sts at the beg and end of every K row 5 times, 62 (65, 68) sts. Work even until there are 9 complete White stripes. Work 1 row Spice. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at beg of next 3 rows (this completes Spice stripe), cut Spice. =NEXT ROW=: Attach White and use for entire yoke. Dec 1 st at beg of row. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Dec 1 st at beg of each row. Work even until armholes measure 9 (9½, 10) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK=: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts, work across 9 (9, 10) sts and place on holder. Bind off next 16 (17, 18) sts for neck, work across remaining 16 (17, 18) sts. Working one shoulder at a time, bind off 7 (8, 8) sts, work across. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work across. Bind off remaining 8 (8, 9) sts. Attach yarn at neck edge, dec 1 st, work across row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off remaining sts. =FRONT=: Work same as back until armholes measure 5¼ (5½, 6) inches. =SHAPE NECK=: Work across 18 (19, 20) sts and place on holder, bind off next 12 (13, 14) sts for neck, work across remaining 18 (19, 20) sts. Working 1 shoulder at a time, dec 1 st at neck every other row twice; 16 (17, 18) sts. Work even until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts at armhole edge, work across. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work across. Bind off remaining stitches. Work other shoulder to correspond.

=FINISHING=: Steam and block sections. Weave 1 shoulder seam. With wrong side facing, attach White at neck opening, pick up and K 1 st in each st all around neck. K 1 row, bind off loosely. Weave other shoulder. With White and wrong side facing, work edge around each armhole same as neck. Weave 1 side seam. With White and wrong side facing, attach yarn at opening and complete lower edge same as neck. Weave other side seam. Turn all edges to right side and tack in place. Steam edges.

=LACED TANK TOP=

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
4 (4, 5)—70 yd. skeins Bongo—Color B
3 (3, 3)—70 yd. skeins Orange—Color C
2 (2, 3)—70 yd. skeins Antique—Color A

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 20″, 21″, 22″ (each section)

Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.

=NOTE=: When changing colors always pick up yarn from under 1st color thus crossing yarn to prevent a hole.

=BACK=: With color A, cast on 40 (44, 48) sts. K 3 rows. =NEXT ROW=: With Color A K 4 (border), with color B, K 32 (36, 40) sts, attach another skein of color A (for other border), K 4. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, P 32 (36, 40) color B, K 4 color A. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, with color B inc 1 st in next st (to inc: K 1 in usual manner, then K in back of same K st), K to within last st of color B; inc as follows: K 1 st in row below, K last st (the inc on right will slant to right, the inc on left will slant left), K 4 color A. Repeat last 2 rows until there are 56 (60, 64) color B sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: K 2 border sts tog at each end before and after color B. Continue in established pattern having only 2 A border sts at each end until section measures 10 inches above lower border ending on wrong side, cut color B. =NEXT 4 ROWS=: With color A K across all sts. =NEXT ROW=: K 2 color A, attach color C and K to within 2 sts, K 2 color A. Continue in established border sts and stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 10 inches, ending on wrong side, cut color C. =NEXT 3 ROWS=: With color A K across all sts. =ARMHOLE SHAPING=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row, K across row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 4 sts, K 4 sts (border), attach color B, K 44 (48, 52) sts, attach color A, K 4 sts (border); 52 (56, 60) sts on needle. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, P 44 (48, 52) sts color B, K 4 color A. =NEXT ROW=: (Dec): K 4, K 2 tog, K to within last 6 sts, K 2 tog, K 4; (50, 54, 58 sts). Repeat last 2 rows twice; 46 (50, 54) sts. Work even in established colors until armhole measures 9 (9½, 10) inches from 1st armhole bind off, ending on wrong side of work. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Work across 12 (12, 12) sts, turn; work back. Repeat last 2 rows once. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 6 sts in matching colors, cut A, K to end of row. =NEXT ROW=: P 6, bind off. =NECK BAND=: With right side facing, attach color A and K across row to within last 12 sts (all sizes), turn. =NEXT 5 ROWS=: K across these neck sts only, bind off, cut A. =2nd SHOULDER=: Attach color B in 1st st of other shoulder and work to correspond, reversing shaping. With blunt needle, weave neck band at each side to shoulder edges.

=FRONT=: Work same as back to armhole shaping, ending with 3 rows of color A.

=ARMHOLE SHAPING=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row, K to end of row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 4 sts, K 4 color A, K 20 (22, 24) color B, attach A and K 2 for center border. Leave remaining sts on needle to be worked later, turn. Working in established colors, dec 1 st at armhole edge every other row same as back; at the same time work 1st eyelet for front lacing on 5th row (eyelet: Work across row to within last 4 sts of center, K 2 tog, YO, K 2). Work 2 more eyelets in same manner every 2 inches. Work even until section measures 6 inches from 1st armhole bind off, ending on wrong side. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, K 11 color B (all sizes), cut color A. At center, attach color A to color B and work remaining 8 (10, 12) sts of neck band and border, ending at front edge. =NEXT ROW=: K across 8 (10, 12) color A sts, with color B, P 2 tog, P across to border, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows twice; at the same time when there are 3 ridges at neck edge bind off 4 (6, 8) sts at neck edge. Then work 4 border sts at each end with color A and 8 center sts in color B. Work in established pattern until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: With matching colors, bind off 8 sts at beg of armhole edge, turn. Attach color A at center front and work other side to correspond reversing shaping and eyelets. =FINISHING=: Block each section to size. Weave shoulder and side seams matching stripes. With color C make a chain about 30 inches long and lace through eyelets as illustrated.

_Ripple Poncho_

One size fits all

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
1—180 yd. skein each of any 5 colors or
3—70 yd. skeins each of any 5 colors

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 2 sts = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch

=1st ROW=: With Rust ch 119, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 5 sts, * 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in remaining 6 sts, ch 1 to turn all rows. =2nd ROW=: Working in back loop of all sts throughout skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, * 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 s c, skip 1 s c, working in both loops of st, 1 s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row throughout working 2 rows each Rust, Brown, Bongo, Antique and Yellow, cutting all colors at end of each 2nd row. (When changing colors always complete last half of st with next color). Repeat last 10 rows once more (20 rows in all).

=NECK OPENING=: Work in established pattern and colors across 4 points only, ch 1, turn. Work across these 4 points for 20 rows. Attach yarn at center and work across the remaining 4 points in same manner until there are 20 rows; then work across all 8 points for 20 more rows in colors as established, cut yarn.

=COLLAR=: Attach Yellow at neck edge in last of short rows, work 1 s c in each row increasing 1 st every 4th row (50 s c) around neck, join and ch 1 to turn each row. Working in back loop of remaining sts work 2 rows Yellow, 2 rows Antique, 2 rows Bongo, and 2 rows Brown, join, cut yarn.

_Cute Boot_

_Crocheted_

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
2—70 yd. skeins each White and Red

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 7 sc = 2 inches

Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.

=SOLE=: With Red, ch 16 (20, 24), work 3 sdc in 2nd st from hook (sdc: yo, insert in st, pull through and work off all loops at one time), 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc in next st, 3 sdc in last st; working on other side of ch, 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc in next st, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, sdc in same space, 3 sdc in next sdc, 2 sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sdc in next st, 2 sdc in next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in remaining sts, join. =3rd ROUND=: Ch 2, 2 d c in each of next 2 sts, 3 d c in next st, 2 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 7 (9, 11) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 2 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 3 s c in next st, 2 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 1 d c in each of the rem sts, join, cut yarn.

=UPPER SECTION=: With right side of sole toward you, attach White in 4th st from center of toe, working in back loop of sts only work 1 s c in each st all around leaving 7 sts free at center of toe, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: Working in both loops of sts work 1 s c in each s c, ch 1, turn. =3rd ROW=: Skip 1 s c, work in s c dec 3 sts evenly spaced at heel and omitting the last s c, ch 1, turn. =4th ROW=: Work in s c dec 1st and last st at each side of toe, ch 1, turn. =5th ROW=: Work 1 s c in each s c, work 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, working all around toe of boot, 1 s c in both loops of 7 free sts of toe, 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, join in 1st s c, ch 1, turn. =6th ROW=: Skip 1st s c, work in s c dec 2 sts at center of toe, join, cut yarn, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Attach yarn in 9 (11, 13) st from joining and work to corresponding st on other side; 31 (35, 39) sts, ch 1, turn. Continue in rows of s c skipping the 1st and last s c at each end in every row until 19 (23, 27) sts remain. Work 6 more rows even, cut yarn.

=FINISHING=: With right side facing attach Red at top of boot, work 3 s c in 1st st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working over the s c and into the row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts working into row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working into row below, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 3 s c in corner st; then work s c all around dec 2 sts in center of toe, join, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * ch 3, s c in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * to the st before center of toe, s c in next st, ch 3, s c in center of toe, 1 s c in each of the next 5 sts, then repeat between *’s all around, join, cut yarn. =TIES=: With White work a 40 inch ch, cut yarn. Pull ch through loop at center of toe and lace boot as illustrated. Finish other boot in same manner. =TASSEL=: Wind White 5 times over a 1 inch cardboard, tie one end, cut other end. Fold cut ends tog, then tie again about ¼ inch below 1st tying. Work 4 tassels and attach to ends of laces.

_Crocheted Boot_

_Cute Boot_

_Knitted_

=SIZES=: Small to Medium; Medium to Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
2—70 yd. skeins each Black and White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW Plastic Crochet Hook Size I

=GAUGE=: 7 sts: 2 inches

Directions are given for Small to Medium size. Changes for Medium to Large size are given in parentheses.

=TOP SECTION=: Starting at toe, with White cast on 5 sts (both sizes). =1st ROW=: K across row. =2nd ROW=: K 2, P 1 (center st), K 2. =3rd ROW=: K 1, inc in next st, K 1 (center st), inc in next st, K 1. =4th ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3. =5th ROW=: K across row inc 1 st before and after center st. =6th ROW=: K 4, P 1, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows always inc 1 st before and after center st on 1st row and always P center st on 2nd row until there are 23 (27) sts on needle, ending on wrong side. Work 4 more rows even as established (both sizes). =NEXT ROW=: Work across 11 (13) sts, place next 12 (14) sts on st holder, cast on 10 (12) sts; 21 (25) sts. =NEXT 15 (19) ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT SHORT ROW=: (Inc row): K across 10 sts (both sizes), turn. NEXT SHORT ROW: (inc row): K across these 10 sts. (These 2 short rows inc the length.) =NEXT 4 ROWS=: K across all sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Repeat 2 short inc rows. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg of row, work across remaining sts. Bind off. Place sts from holder on needle; on free needle cast on 10 (12) sts, then K center st and next st tog, K across remaining sts. =NEXT 18 ROWS=: K across each row. Then repeat from 1st inc row of 1st section to last row. Bind off.

=SOLE=: With Black, cast on 4 sts. Starting at heel work in garter st (K each row). =1st ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. =2nd ROW=: K across row. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows until there are 8 (10) sts on needle. =NEXT 27 (31) ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT 21 (25) ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT ROW=: K across row. Repeat last 2 rows twice. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Sew back seam of boot tog. Insert sole section and sew in position.

=POMPON=: (Make 2): Wind Black 150 times over a 2 inch cardboard. Tie one end, cut other end. Trim into shape and sew in position.

=EYELETS=: With right side facing, attach yarn at top of boot, * ch 2, skip 2 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, repeat from * all around front of boot, cut yarn. =LACING=: Work a ch 18 inches long and lace through eyelets.

_Brunch or Lunch_

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
9—70 yd. skeins White
2—70 yd. skeins each Dk. Green and
Lt. Rose (will make 4 mats and 4 coasters)

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 8 sts = 2 inches
3 rows = 1 inch

=APPROXIMATE SIZE=:
Mat: 14″ x 18″
Coaster: 5″ x 5″

MAT

With White ch 44, s c in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. =2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * working over next ch 1, s c in skipped st of starting ch pulling st up to level of row being worked (long s c), s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. =3rd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. =4th ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * working over ch 1, long s c in skipped s c of row below, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 16 times, cut yarn (36 rows). =EDGE=: With wrong side of last row toward you, attach Lt. Rose in last st, ch 3, 6 d c in same st (corner shell); working down side of mat, * skip next 2 rows, sl st on side of next row, skip next 2 rows, 5 d c in next row (shell), repeat from * to 3rd row before next corner, 7 d c in base of corner st; working on opposite side of starting ch, * skip next 2 sts, sl st in next st, skip next 2 sts, 5 d c in next st, repeat from * across row; work remaining sides and corners to correspond, join, do not turn, cut yarn. =2nd ROW=: Attach Dk. Green in center d c of last 5 d c shell, 3 d c in same space where next sl st was worked pulling sts up to level of shell, skip 1 d c of corner shell, * sl st in back loop of next d c, sl st in front loop of next d c, repeat from * once, sl st in back loop of next d c, * 3 d c in same st where next sl st was worked, sl st in center d c of next shell, repeat from last * to shell before next corner, continue all around in same manner, join, cut yarn.

COASTER

With White ch 8, work same as mat for 8 rows, cut yarn, do not turn. =EDGE=: Attach Lt. Rose in 1st st, 7 d c shell in same space, skip next 3 sts, sl st in next st, 7 d c shell in last st, working down side, sl st in space between 4th and 5th rows, 7 d c shell in next corner st, work remaining sides and corners to correspond, join, cut yarn. =2nd ROW=: Attach Dk. Green in same space with any sl st, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip 1 d c of next shell, work sl sts across 7 d c shell same as mat, 3 d c in same space where next sl st was worked, continue all around in same manner, join, cut yarn.

_A Poodle Boodle_

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
1—70 yd. skein White for mini size;
2—70 yd. skeins for medium size and
3—70 yd. skeins for large size

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Scrap Black yarn; scrap Red felt; ¾ yd. narrow ribbon

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

MINI

=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, (counts as 1 d c), 14 d c in ring, join in top of ch 3. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, working in back loop of sts only work 1 sdc in each st (sdc: yo hook, insert in st, pull through, yo and work off all loops at one time), join in top of ch 2. Repeat last round 6 times, cut yarn.

=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 8 d c in ring, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, 1 sdc in each st, join. =3rd ROUND=: Repeat last round. =4th ROUND=: Ch 2, 2 sdc in each st, join. =5th ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st, join, cut yarn.

=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 20 times over a 1 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape. Tie pompons in position as illustrated: =EYES=: Wind a scrap of Black yarn 4 times over index finger, cut yarn, slip off finger, tie in center and attach in place. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections of red felt; each section ⅝ x ⅜ inches. Round edges of one side. Overcast 2 sections tog and sew in place. Finish with ribbons.

MEDIUM

=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 11 d c in ring. =2nd ROUND=: Working in back loop of sts throughout work 2 sdc in each st. =3rd ROUND=: Work 1 sdc in each st, join. =NEXT 10 ROUNDS=: Repeat last round, cut yarn.

=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 11 d c in ring. =NEXT 5 ROUNDS=: 1 sdc in each st. =NEXT ROUND=: 2 d c in each st. =NEXT 2 ROUNDS=: 1 sdc in each st, cut yarn. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections red felt ¾ x ½ inch. Round edges of one side and overcast tog. Sew in place. Work eyes and finish with ribbons same as small size.

=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 30 times over 1½ inch cardboard and finish same as mini size.

LARGE

=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 15 more d c in ring (16 d c), join. =2nd ROUND=: Working in back loop of sts only throughout d c in same space, 2 d c in each st (32 d c). =NEXT ROUND=: Do not join this or following rounds, place marker at beg of each round. Work 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 16 times, s c in next 2 sts, sl st in next st, cut yarn.

=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, 11 d c in ring, place a marker. =2nd ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 4 times. =NEXT 2 ROUNDS=: 2 sdc in each st. =NEXT ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st, sl st in next st, cut yarn.

=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 55 times over a 3 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape and attach in position as illustrated. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections red felt each 1¾ x ¾ inch. Round edges of one side. Overcast the 2 sections tog and sew in place. =EYES=: Wind a scrap of black yarn 6 times over index finger, slip off finger, tie in center and attach in position. Work other eye to correspond and finish with ribbons as illustrated.

_Showman Snowman_

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
2—70 yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 rubber ball—7 inch in diameter; 1 rubber ball—5½ inch in diameter; scraps Black felt; ¼ yd. Red ribbon

=GAUGE=: 4 sts = 1 inch

=BODY=: Make 2. Cast on 9 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1 in each st (18 sts). =2nd and ALL EVEN ROWS=: P across. =3rd ROW=: Inc (K 1, P 1) in every other st. =5th ROW=: Inc in every 3rd st. =7th ROW=: Inc in every 4th st. =9th ROW=: Inc in every 5th st. =11th ROW=: Inc in every 6th st. =13th ROW=: Inc in every 7th st. =15th ROW=: K across. =16th ROW=: P across, bind off.

=HEAD=: Work 2. Work 1st 10 rows same as body section, bind off. =FINISHING=: Steam sections. Seam body and head sections tog to have each section form circles. Weave 2 body sections tog taking up front of bound off sts and leaving an opening to insert large ball. Insert ball and weave opening closed. Finish head sections in same manner. Sew head and body sections tog. Cut circles from Black felt for buttons and eyes. Glue or sew in place. Cut nose and mouth as illustrated from Black felt and glue in place. =STAND=: Cut 18 strands ½ yd. long. Braid. Form circle with braid and sew in place under body section.

=HAT=: Cut a section of Black felt 6½ x 8 inches. Fold the 2-6½ inch ends tog and pin together. Place a marker 1 inch up on each side, then place a 2nd marker 1¼ inches in from 1st marker at each side edge. Mark center on fold, then place a marker 2½ inches from this marker. Then cut away from last marker to the 1¼ inch marker. Overcast the side edges closed leaving an opening to sew in place to top of head. Tie ribbon in place for scarf.

_Love Game_

_Tennis Racket Cover_

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
3—70 Yd. skeins Red
1—70 Yd. skein White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

=GAUGE=: 7 sts = 2 inches