Chapter III: Part 3

=BORDER ROW 1=—Sc in White in p at one corner of square, * (ch 7, sc in next lp) 3 times, ch 7, sc between ps at joining of Blocks. Repeat from * to next corner. In corner p, make (sc, ch 9, sc). Repeat from * around, ending with corner 9-ch lp. =ROW 2=—Sl st to center st of next lp. Cut a card 2⅜” long. Draw out lp on hook to the length of card, thread over and pull thru lp, * ch 7, yarn over, insert hook in 1 lp of center st of next 7-ch lp, catch yarn, pull thru and up to length of card, (yarn over and thru 2 lps on hook) twice (a long dc completed). Repeat from * around. At corners, make (ch 7, a long dc) 8 times in corner lp. Repeat from * around, ch 7, sc in 1st long dc and fasten off.

=DAISY ROW=—Join a Block by one corner p to center 7-ch lp at one corner of Scarf. Join a 2d Block to 1st Block and to the same corner 7-ch lp, and to the next 4 lps between long dc of last row. Continue to make and join Blocks around square (24 Blocks in row). Repeat Border Rows 1 and 2, then repeat Daisy Row (40 Daisies in row). Repeat Border Row 1 again. =Edge=—Join White to a 9-ch corner lp, ch 9, dtr in same lp, (ch 2, dtr) 4 times in same corner lp, * dtr in 1 lp of center st of next 7-ch lp, (ch 2, dtr in same st) twice. Repeat from * to next corner lp, (ch 2, dtr) 5 times in same lp. Repeat from * around and join to 7th st of 1st 9-ch. Fasten off. Join color between 1st 2 dtr at one corner, * (ch 5, sl st in 1 lp of 4th ch st from hook for a p, ch 2, sc between next 2 dtr) 4 times around corner shell, (ch 2, sk 2 dtr, sc in next 2-ch sp, ch 5, p, ch 2, sc in next sp) repeated across to corner shell. Repeat from * around and fasten off.

Stretch and pin Scarf right-side-down in a true 30-inch square. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

No. 17 DOILY

“_Daisy Stars_”

=MATERIALS=—Lily SKYTONE Mercerized Crochet Cotton:—2-balls Cream; Lily Six Strand Floss:—2-sks. Orange. Crochet hook size 10. CRAZY DAISY WINDER. Size—18½ x 19½″.

=BLOCK=—(Size—3¾“)—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind Cream 6 times around each spoke of Winder, cut 1” long and weave center as in Ill. E, using Orange Floss,—making a 12-petal flower with 6 lps in each petal. =Edge=—In Cream, sc thru all 6 lps of one petal, (ch 9, sc in next petal) 11 times, ch 9, sl st in 1st sc, ch 1, sc in next lp. =ROW 2=—*(Ch 5, sc) 3 times in same lp, ch 2, sc in next lp. Repeat from * around. End with ch 2, sl st in 1st sc. =ROW 3=—Ch 1, sc in next 5-ch lp, * ch 2, dc in next lp, (ch 3, dc) 3 times in same lp, ch 2, sc in next lp, ch 1, sk 2-ch in angle, sc in next 5-ch lp. Repeat from * around. End with ch 1, sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Repeat to * in Row 3. **Ch 2, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next lp, ch 1, sl st in a point on 1st Block, ch 1, (dc, ch 3, dc) back in same lp on 2d Block, ch 2, sc in next lp, ch 1, sk 2-ch in angle, sc in next 5-ch lp. Repeat from ** to join next point to next point on 1st Block. Complete 2d Block as for 1st Block.

=3d BLOCK=—Join by 2 points to the next 2 points on 1st Block and by the next 2 points to 2 points on 2d Block. Continue to make and join Blocks. Join 6 in a circle around 1st (center) Block. Then make a 2d row around of 12 Blocks.

=EDGE=—Each corner Block has 6 free points around outside. With wrong-side-up, join Cream to 6th point, ch 15, sc in 1st free point on next Block. Ch 1, turn, 18 sc and 1 sl st in lp, ch 8, tr in next point on corner Block. * Ch 4, turn, tr in 3d sc on added lp between Blocks, (ch 4, tr in next 3d sc) 5 times, ch 4, sc in next point on next Block, * ch 12, sc in next point. Ch 1, turn, (7 sc, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, and 7 sc) all in 12-ch lp, (3 sc, a p and 2 sc) in each of eight 4-ch sps. Fasten off. Turn and join to 4th point on Block to right of same corner Block, ch 15, sc in 1st point on corner Block. Ch 1, turn, 18 sc and 1 sl st in lp, ch 8, tr in next point. Repeat from * to *. (Ch 12, sc in next point) 3 times. Ch 1, turn, (7 sc, p, 7 sc) in each 12-ch lp, (3 sc, a p and 2 sc) in each 4-ch sp. Fasten off. Repeat from beginning of EDGE 6 times around Doily.

Stretch and pin right-side-down in a true circle. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

No. 18

_Daisy Centerpiece_

=MATERIALS=—DAISY Mercerized Crochet Cotton size 30 (400-yd. balls):—2-balls White, Cream or Ecru. Crochet hook size 13. CRAZY DAISY WINDER. Size—21”.

=LARGE MOTIF=—(Size—4¼“)—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind 6 times around spokes 1 and 2 of Winder, twice around spokes 3 and 4, twice around spokes 5 and 6, 6 times around spokes 7 and 8, twice around spokes 9 and 10 and twice around spokes 11 and 12. Cut 20” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making 37 sts around (3 rows). =Edge=—Sc in all 6 lps of one 6-lp petal, * (ch 9, dc in 2d ch st from sc, ch 2, sc in one lp of next petal, ch 9, dc in 2d ch st from sc, ch 2, sc in 2d lp of same petal) twice, ch 9, dc in 2d ch st from sc, ch 2, sc thru all 6 lps of next petal. Repeat from * 3 times, ending with a sl st in 1st sc. =ROW 2=—Sl st to center st of next lp, ch 6, dc in same st, * ch 5, (dc, ch 3, dc) in one lp of center st of next lp. Repeat from * around. End with ch 5, sl st in 3d st of 1st 6-ch. =ROW 3=—Ch 5, (2 tr, ch 2, 1 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) all in next 3-ch sp, * (3 tr, ch 2, 1 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) all in next 3-ch shell. Repeat from * around. Sl st in top of 1st 5-ch. =ROW 4=—Sl st to next 2-ch sp, ch 5, 3 tr in same sp, ** (ch 7, 4 tr in next sp, 4 tr in 1st 2-ch sp of next shell) repeated around. Sl st in 1st 5-ch. * Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

Make 10 Motifs and join into a border circle as follows:—=2d MOTIF=—Repeat to ** in Row 4. Ch 3, sl st in final shell on 1st Motif, ch 3, 4 tr back in next 2-ch sp on 2d Motif, 4 tr in 1st 2-ch sp on next shell, ch 3, sl st in next shell on 1st Motif, ch 3, 4 tr back in next 2-ch sp on 2d Motif and complete as for 1st Motif. Join remaining 8 Motifs in same way, leaving 10 shells free between joinings around outside of each Motif and 6 on inside of circle. Be careful to join so that a heavy 6-lp petal in center of each Motif points directly towards center of doily.

=SMALL MOTIF=—=Daisy=—Wind 3 times around each spoke of Winder. Cut 16” long and weave center, making 25 sts around (2 rows). =Edge=—Going thru all 3 lps of each petal, make 11 sc in the end of each petal. Sl st in 1st sc. =ROW 2=—Ch 3, 3 dc in one lp of center sc of next petal, ch 2, sl st in 3d shell from joining of 2 Large Motifs (on inside of circle), ch 2, 3 dc back in same sc, ch 3, sc between petals, * ch 3, 3 dc in center sc of next petal, ch 2, sl st in next shell on Large Motif (2d shell from joining of Motifs), ch 2, 3 dc back in same sc, ch 3, sc between petals, * ch 3, 3 dc in center sc of next petal, ch 10, sl st in next shell on Large Motif, ch 7, sl st across in 1st shell on next Large Motif, ch 7, sk last 7 sts of 10-ch, sl st in next st, ch 2, 3 dc back in same sc on Small Motif, ch 3, sc between petals. Repeat from * to * twice, joining to next 2 shells on Large Motif. Then ** ch 3, (3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc) all in center st of next petal, ch 3, sc between petals. Repeat from ** 6 times. Cut 6” long and fasten off on back. Make another Small Motif, joining to Large Motifs in same way and by 2 petals to the last 2 petals on 1st Small Motif. Make and join 8 more Small Motifs in same way into a circle inside the circle of Large Motifs, leaving 3 petals free on each Small Motif around inside of circle.

=CENTER=—Repeat Large Motif to * in Row 4. =ROW 5=—Sl st to next 7-ch, ch 5, (4 tr, ch 7, 5 tr) all in same 7-ch lp, (5 tr, ch 7 and 5 tr,—all in next shell) repeated around. Sl st in 1st 5—ch. =ROW 6=—Sl st to next 7-ch lp, ch 5, 5 tr in same lp, ch 3, sl st in center petal on one Small Motif, * ch 3, 6 tr back in same shell on Center, 6 tr in next shell on Center, ch 9, sl st in next petal on same Small Motif, ch 10, sl st in 1st petal on next Small Motif, ch 6, sk last 6 sts of 9-ch, sl st in next ch st, ch 2, 6 tr back in same shell on Center, 6 tr in next shell on Center, ch 3, sl st in next petal on same Small Motif. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

=EDGE=—Join to 1st free shell on outside of one Large Motif, ch 6 for a tr, * (ch 16, tr in center st of next shell) 9 times, ch 2, tr in 1st shell on next Motif. Repeat from * around. End with 2-ch, sl st in 6th st of 1st lp. =ROW 2=—* (10 sc in half of next lp, ch 5, sl st in last sc for a p, 10 sc in bal. of lp) 9 times, 1 sc in 2-ch in angle. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

Stretch and pin right-side-down in a true circle, pinning down each lp of Edge. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

No. 19

_Daisy Beret and Bag_

“CLIMAX TO SMARTNESS”

=MATERIALS=—Jack Frost Knitting Worsted (4-fold Germantown) in 4-oz. Skeins:—1-sk. Harding Blue and 1½-sks. Silver Gray. Crochet hook size 0. CRAZY DAISY WINDER. Buckram and ⅖ yd. Gray felt for lining Bag.

=DAISY=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind Blue yarn twice around each spoke of Winder. Cut 1” long and weave center with Gray as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 2 lps in each petal. Make 31 for Beret and 30 for Bag.

=BLOCK=—In Gray, sc thru both lps of one petal, * ch 2, sc in back lp of next petal, sc in front lp, ch 2, ** (sc, ch 3, sc) in both lps of next petal. Repeat from * around. End with 1 sc in 1st petal, ch 3, sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Repeat to *. Ch 2, sc in each lp of next petal, ch 2, sc in both lps of next petal, ch 1, sl st in a corner p of 1st Block, ** ch 1, sc back in same petal, ch 1, sl st in next 2-ch sp on 1st Block, ch 1, sc back in each lp of next petal, ch 1, sl st in next 2-ch sp on 1st Block, ch 1, sc back in both lps of next petal, ch 1, * sl st in corner p of 1st Block, ch 1, sc back in same petal. Complete Block as for 1st one.

=3d BLOCK=—Repeat 1st Block to **. Sc in both lps of next petal, ch 1, sl st in 1st corner p to left of joining of 1st 2 Blocks and repeat 2d Block from ** to *. Sl st in joining of 1st 2 Blocks and repeat 2d Block from ** to end.

Chart for Beret.]

=BERET=—Following Chart, make and join 19 Blocks for Top. =Edge=—Sl st in Gray in corner A on Chart, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next 2-ch sp, * 1 tr in next 2d sc, 1 tr in next 2-ch sp, dtr in corner p, dtr in joining of Blocks, dtr in next p, tr in next 2-ch sp, tr in next 2d sc, ** 2 tr in next sp, 2 dc in corner p, 2 tr in next sp. ***Repeat from * to **. 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sp, sl st in corner sp. Fasten off. Fill out remaining 5 sides in same way, but do not cut after final side. =ROW 2=—* Continue with sc in corner p, (2 sc in next sp) twice, sc in corner p, 1 sc in each st to next corner p. Repeat from * around. =ROW 3=—1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off.

=Under Side=—Sc in Gray thru both lps of one petal of a Daisy, * (ch 2, 1 sc in each lp of next petal, ch 2, 2 sc thru both lps of next petal) repeated around. End with 2-ch, 1 sc in 1st petal, sl st in 1st sc and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Repeat to *. Ch 1, sl st in a 2-ch sp on 1st Daisy, ch 1, 1 sc back in each lp of next petal, ch 1, sl st in next sp on 1st Daisy, ch 1, 2 sc back thru both lps of next petal and complete as for 1st Daisy. Join 10 more Daisies in same way into a circle, having 4 free petals between joinings on each Daisy on inside of circle and 6 on outside.

=Outside Edge=—Sl st in Gray in joining between Daisies, ch 7, * tr in next 1-ch sp, 2 dc in next 2-ch sp, 2 sc in next sp, (ch 1, 2 sc in next sp) twice, 2 dc in next sp, 1 tr in next, dtr in joining of Daisies. Repeat from * around and join. =ROW 2=—1 sc in each st and 1-ch sp around. =ROW 3=—1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off.

=Inside Edge=—Sl st in 1st 1-ch sp on one Daisy (next joining of Daisies), ch 6, * dc in next 2d sc, 2 dc in next sp, 2 sc in next, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in next 2d sc, tr in next 1-ch sp, tr in next 1-ch sp on next Daisy. Repeat from * around and join. =ROW 2=—(1 sc in each st around) repeated for 5 rows. Fasten off. =ROW 7=—Sl st in Blue in 1 sc, (ch 1, dc in next 2 sc, ch 1, sl st in next sc) repeated around. Fasten off.

Lay Top and Under Side back-to-back and sew tog. around edge, going thru both lps of each st. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

=Pom Pon=—Wind Blue 6 times around each spoke of Winder, cut 18” long and weave center. Cut all 6 lps of each petal and rub in hands to fluff. Make 3 and sew in a group on Under Side.

=HANDBAG=—Join 30 Daisies (see Chart) as for Top of Beret. =Edge=—Repeat Row 1 of Edge on Beret Top across short side at each end of Bag piece. Join to corner B (see Chart) and repeat Edge to ***, then repeat from * to *** once and from * to ** once. 1 dc and 1 hdc in next sp, sl st in corner p. Fasten off. Repeat on remaining 3 long sides. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 of Edge.

=Gusset=—In Gray, ch 26, sk last st, 7 sc, 7 hdc and 10 dc on ch, 9 dc in end st, 10 dc, 7 hdc and 7 sc on other side of ch. =ROW 2=—Ch 1, turn, sc in 5 sts, hdc in 5 sts, dc in 15 sts, (2 dc in next st) 7 times, dc in 15 sts, hdc in 5 sts, sc in 5 sts. =ROW 3=—Ch 1, turn, 27 sc and 1 hdc, 5 dc in next st, 1 hdc, 4 sc and 1 hdc across end, 5 dc in next st, 1 hdc and 27 sc. Ch 1, 6 sc across end. Fasten off. Make 2.

=Tab=—In Gray, ch 8, 7 sc on ch. (Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in last sc, 1 sc in each sc across) 15 times.

=Edge=—Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in last sc, 1 sc in each sc across, 3 sc in end sc and work sc around with 3 sc in each corner. 1 more sc in 1st corner, sl st in 1st sc. Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, (make sc across with 3 sc in corner st) twice, make sc across end, 2 sc in corner, ch 10, turn, sl st back in last corner, ch 1, turn and cover lp with sc, 1 sc in same corner, make sc to next corner, join and fasten off.

=Button=—In Blue, ch 2, 6 sc in 1st st. In back lps make (2 sc in next sc) 6 times. (1 sc in next, 2 sc in next) 6 times, sc in 36 sc (3 rows). (Sk 1 sc, sc in next 2 sc) 6 times. Stuff hard with cotton and close opening with sl sts.

=Handle=—In Gray, ch 2, (3 sc, 2 hdc and 3 dc) all in 1st st. In back lps, make 1 dc in each st around and around for 14”. End with 1 hdc and 1 sc and close with sl sts. Fasten off. Make two.

Pin Bag, Gussets and Tab right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth. Cut buckram slightly smaller than large piece. Bend it sharply crosswise 1” each side of center to form bottom of bag. Cover each side of buckram with felt, stitching tog. around edge and on each bend at bottom. Cut 3 pieces buckram to fit bottom, cover with felt and glue or stitch to bottom of lining. Sew lining inside bag. Cut buckram to fit each Gusset. Bend lengthwise in center. Cover on one side with felt and sew on back of each Gusset. Sew a Gusset in each end of bag, going thru 1 lp of each st. Fasten Handles at top of Gussets. Sew wide end of Tab at top of Daisies on back of bag. Sew button on center Daisy at top of front and button Tab over it.

No. 20

_Daisy Vestee_

“DICKEY ’DORABLE”

=MATERIALS=—Jack Frost Baby Wool (1-oz. balls):—1-ball White. Lily Sil-Tone Mercerized Crochet Cotton (100-yd. balls):—3-balls White. Crochet hook size 13. 1⅓-yds. narrow ribbon. Net or cloth for back. 2-crystal buttons for Bows and 1 small pearl button. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

=BLOCK=—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind wool yarn twice around each spoke of Winder. Cut 14” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 2 lps in each petal. Make 56. =Edge=—Sc in Sil-Tone thru both lps of one petal, * ch 5, 2 dc in starting st of 5-ch, holding back the last lp of each dc on hook, thread over and pull thru all 3 lps on hook at once for a Cluster, ch 1, (sc, ch 4, sc) in next petal. Repeat from * once. Ch 5, a Cluster in 1st st, ch 1, 1 sc in next petal, ch 8, sl st in starting st of 8-ch, ** ch 9, (sl st, ch 7, sl st) in same st, sc in same petal. Repeat from * around. End with sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Repeat to **. Ch 4, sl st in 1 lp of center st of a corner p on 1st Block, ch 4, sl st back in same st on 2d Block, ch 3, sl st in next p on 1st Block, ch 3, sl st back in same st on 2d Block, sc in same petal, (ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, sc in next petal, ch 2, sl st in next p on 1st Block, ch 2, sc back in same petal) twice, ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, sc in next petal, ch 4, sl st in next p on 1st Block, ch 3, sk last 3 sts of 4-ch, sl st back in next ch st, ch 4, sl st in center st of next p on 1st Block, ch 4, (sl st, ch 7, sl st) back in same st on 2d Block, sc in same petal and complete Block. Continue to make and join Blocks as in Chart.

=NECK FILL-INS=—Join to p between 1st 2 Clusters to left of center of neck, ch 8, a 2-dc-Cluster in 5th ch st from hook, a 2-dc-Cluster in next p, ch 5, a 2-dc-Cluster in 1st st of 5-ch, ch 1, a 2-dc-Cluster in next p, a Cluster in corner joining of Blocks, a Cluster in next free p, ch 5, a Cluster in 1st st, ch 1, a Cluster in next p, ch 5, a Cluster in 1st st, dc in next p. Ch 8, a Cluster in 5th st from hook, ch 1, turn, a 2-tr-Cluster in 1st of 3 Clusters in corner, ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, a 2-tr-Cluster in next 2d Cluster, ch 5, a Cluster, ch 3, sc in end 3-ch. Fasten off. Repeat in other front corner. =ROW 2=—Join to top corner p at neck, (ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, sc in next p around neck) 6 times, ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, dc in next p, ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, sc in 3-ch at end of last row, (ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, dc between next 2 Clusters) twice, ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, sk next Cluster, sc in next 3-ch, ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, dc in next p, ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, sc in next p, ch 5, a Cluster, ch 1, sc in joining of Blocks. Complete row in same way, reversing directions.

Stretch and pin work right-side-down. Steam and press dry thru a cloth. Cut Back of net or cloth with a 6” opening from neck down center. Fasten neck with a lp and button. Sew Back to Vestee at shoulders. Tack a 12” ribbon at side of each piece at waistline.

=BOW=—Wind wool 5 times around each spoke of Winder and weave center. Sc in Sil-Tone in back lp of one petal, * (ch 7, sc in next lp towards the front of same petal) 4 times, ch 7, sc in back lp of next petal. Repeat from * around (60 lps). =ROW 2=—Sl st to center of 1st lp, (ch 8, sc in next lp) repeated around. Repeat with 9-ch lps. =ROW 4=—Sl st to center of 1st lp, * ch 8, a 2-tr-Cluster in center st of next lp, ch 6, sc in 5th ch st from hook for a p, ch 2, a 2-tr-Cluster in same st with last Cluster, ch 8, sc in next lp. Repeat from * around. Fasten off. Sew a crystal button in center. Make 2 Bows and tack on center of Vestee.

No. 21

_Midwinter Daisies_

=MATERIALS=—Jack Frost Knitting Worsted (4-fold Germantown) in 4-oz. skeins:—2-sks. White and 1-sk. Variegated. Crochet hook size 0. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

=BLOCK=—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind white twice around each spoke of Winder, cut about 14” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 2 lps in each petal.

=Edge=—In White, sc thru 2 lps of one petal, (ch 3, sc thru both lps of next petal) 11 times, ch 3, sl st in 1st sc, cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Make a 2d Daisy. Sc in one petal, ch 1, sl st in a 3-ch lp on 1st Block, ch 1, sc back in next petal on 2d Daisy, ch 1, sl st in next 3-ch lp on 1st Block, ch 1, sc back in next petal on 2d Daisy, (ch 3, sc in next petal) 9 times, ch 3, sl st in 1st sc and fasten off.

=CAP=—Make 24 Daisies. Join 8 Blocks by 2 lps on each side of each, into a straight row, and join the ends. Make another Block and place it between 2 Blocks in 1st row, joining it to 2 lps on one Block and to the next 2 lps on adjoining Block in 1st row. Make another Block and join to last Block, to the next 2 lps on same Block in 1st row and to the next 2 lps on next adjoining Block in 1st row. Continue to make and join 6 more Blocks around to complete 2d row. Then make and join a 3d row around, between the Blocks in last row.

=Bottom Edge=—In White make 3 sc in each of 2 center lps on one Block, * (1 dc and 1 tr) in next lp, 1 dtr in next half-lp, 1 dtr in half-lp on next Block, (1 tr and 1 dc) in next lp, (3 sc in next lp) twice. Repeat from * around, join and fasten off. =ROW 2=—In Variegated, make 1 sc in each st around. Repeat for Row 3 and fasten off.

Steam and press dry on wrong side thru a cloth. Run a thread thru each Block around top edge and gather tightly.

=POM PON=—Make a Daisy in Variegated, winding 4 times around each spoke, cut 16” long and weave center. Cut all 4 lps in each petal and rub in hands to fluff into a pom pon. Make 12 and tack around bottom edge. Make 3 more, tack tog. into a large pom pon and sew over top gathers.

=TASSEL=—Wind Variegated 40 times around a 10½“ card. Cut at one edge. Tie a 14” strand tightly around center, fold strands in center, thread one end of tie strand to a needle, run it down thru tassel, wind it tightly around tassel 1” from top and fasten. In Variegated, ch 35 and join into a lp. With other end of tie strand, fasten tassel to center of ch-lp. Tack other end of lp to top under pom pon.

=SCARF=—Make 46 Daisies. Join 16 Blocks into a straight row. On each side of this row, join a row of 15 Blocks in same way as for Cap.

=Edge=—On sides of Band, in White, make 2 sc in each of 2 center sps on one Block, * (1 dc and 1 tr) in next sp, 1 dtr in next half-sp, 1 dtr in half-sp on next Block, (1 tr and 1 dc) in next sp, (2 sc in next sp) twice. Repeat from * across to corner. Around each of the 3 Blocks on end, make (3 sc in next sp) 4 times, filling in between Blocks the same as on sides. Complete row and fasten off. =ROW 2=—Join Variegated and make 1 sc in each st. =ROW 3=—(Ch 3, sl st in next 2 sc) repeated around and fasten off. Make 6 Pom Pons and tack 5 around one end of Band with 6th Pom above center one. Repeat on other end.

=Strap=—In Variegated, ch 23, 22 sc on ch. (Ch 1, turn, 22 sc) 3 times. Fasten off. With Strap lengthwise of Band, tack one end to center of Band 7” from one end. Leave Strap slightly loose and tack other end. Make 3 Pom Pons and tack on Strap. Cross Scarf, passing other end under Strap.

=RIGHT MITTEN=—=Back=—In White, ch 60, sc in 2d st, (ch 1, sc in next 2d st) repeated to end. =ROW 2=—Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) 21 times, (ch 1, sc in back lp of next sc) 8 times (to form ribbed wrist). =ROW 3=—Ch 1, turn and in back lps, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) 7 times, * (ch 1, sc in both lps of next sc) 22 times. =ROW 4=—Ch 2, turn, dc in last sc, (2 dc in next sc) 21 times. In back lps, sc in next sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) 7 times. =ROW 5=—Repeat Row 3 to *. (Ch 1, 5c in both lps of next 2d dc) 22 times. Repeat Rows 2, 3, 4 and 5 twice and Rows 2 and 3 again.

=End=—Working across end of rows, ch 3, * (dc in 2 rows) holding back the last lp of each dc on hook, yarn over and pull thru all 3 lps at once for a Cluster, 1 dc in next row. Repeat from * 4 times. A Cluster in 2 end rows. Ch 3, turn, (a 2-dc-Cluster in next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc) 3 times, a Cluster in 2 end dc. Ch 1, turn, sk last dc, (1 sc, 4 hdc and 1 sl st) across last row. Fasten off.

=Palm=—Repeat Rows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2, 3 and 4. Repeat Row 3 to *. (Ch, 1, sc in both lps of next 2d dc) 6 times, ch 17, turn, sc in 2d ch st, (ch 1, sc in next 2d ch st) 7 times, (ch 1, sc in both lps of next sc) 6 times, (ch 1, sc in back lp of next sc) 8 times. Continue in pattern as in Rows 3, 4, 5, 2 and 3, being careful to work the 8 sc in each row at wrist in back lps only. * Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) 8 times. Repeat from * once. Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) 7 times. Repeat this row once. Ch 2, turn, dc in last sc, (2 dc in next sc) 6 times, 1 dc in end sc. Ch 1, turn, sc in last dc, (ch 1, sc in next 2d dc) 7 times. Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) 7 times. Fold thumb so wrong side of dc-rows is on outside of work, and crochet sides of thumb tog. with sc:—(ch 1, sc thru next 2d st on both pieces) 8 times. Ch 3, (a 2-dc-Cluster) 8 times around top edge, sl st in 1st Cluster. (Sc in next Cluster) 7 times, join and sew end tog. Sk 1 dc from base of thumb, sc in next dc, * (ch 1, sc in next 2d dc) 15 times. ** Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) 15 times. Repeat from ** once. * Ch 2, turn, 1 dc in last sc, (2 dc in next sc) 14 times, 1 dc in end sc. Ch 1, turn, sc in last dc. Repeat from * to *. Sew end of this part of Palm to base of Thumb. Repeat “End” of Back. Lay Back and Palm back-to-back and whip edges tog. leaving wrist open.

=Cuff=—Make 5 Blocks and join into a straight row, joining ends. On one side, repeat 1st Row of Edge on Cap. Then repeat Rows 2 and 3 of Edge on Scarf. On other side, in White, make 2 sc in each of 2 center lps on one Block, * (1 dc and 1 tr) in next lp, sk half-lp, 1 dtr down in joining of Blocks, sk next half-lp, (1 tr and 1 dc) in next lp, (2 sc in next lp) twice. Repeat from * around and join. Ch 1, sl st in end of one rib on wrist, (ch 1, sc back in next 3d st, ch 1, sl st in end of next rib on wrist) repeated around and fasten off. Steam and press dry thru a cloth. Make 8 Pom Pons and tack around edge of Cuff. Make 2 more and tack lengthwise on center of Back.

Repeat for Left Mitten, turning Thumb and Palm opposite-side-out to reverse thumb.

No. 22

_Daisies for Sport_

=MATERIALS=—Jack Frost Knitting Worsted (4-fold Germantown) in 4-oz. skeins:—6-sks. Red and ½ sk. Variegated Rainbow. Crochet hook size 0. 1-pr. shoulder pads. 1-button. Size 34 to 38. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

=DAISY=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind Red yarn twice around each spoke of Winder. Cut about 14” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 2 lps in each petal. Make 164 Daisies for Sweater and 18 for Hood.

=BLOCK=—Sc in Red thru 2 lps of one petal, * ch 4, dc in 4th ch st from hook, ** ch 3, sl st in same st, sc in same petal, ch 5, hdc in 4th ch st from hook for a p, sc thru 2 lps of next petal, ch 4, hdc in 4th ch st from hook, sc in next petal, ch 4, hdc in 4th ch st from hook, ch 1, sc in next petal. Repeat from * 3 times ending with a sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Repeat to **. Sl st in 1 lp of dc in a corner shell on 1st Block, ch 3, sl st back in st where dc was made, sc in same petal, ch 3, sl st in next p on 1st Block, ch 1, hdc back in center st of 3-ch, sc in next petal, * ch 2, sl st in next p on 1st Block, ch 1, hdc back in starting st of 2-ch, * sc in next petal. Repeat from * to *. Ch 1, sc in next petal, ch 4, dc in 4th ch st from hook, sl st in 1 lp of dc in next corner shell on 1st Block, ch 3, sl st back in st where dc was made, sc in same petal. Complete Block as for 1st one. Continue to make and join Daisies as in Chart.

=POM PON DAISIES=—Wind Variegated Yarn 4 times around each spoke, cut 1” long and weave center with Red yarn. Make 29 of these for Sweater and 6 for Hood. Work around and join them with Red yarn in same way, except go thru only the 2 back lps of each petal, leaving the 2 top lps of each petal free.

Following Chart, join 38 Red Blocks and 4 Variegated Blocks for each Sleeve, joining ends of 6 rows marked A. Join 46 Red Blocks and 6 Variegated Blocks for Back. Join 42 Red Blocks and 6 Variegated Blocks for Front, joining the 4-Block row on each side of Front to corresponding row on each side of Back. At top of center Front, do not join the 2 Blocks marked C to corresponding Blocks on other side of Front. At shoulders, join Blocks marked D. Join Red to corner shell marked A on Back, ch 3, sl st in corner shell marked A on Front, ch 1, hdc back in same shell on Back, forming a triangular opening on shoulder. To fill in, ch 3, dc under hdc, (ch 1, 2 dc in next p on shoulder of Back) 3 times, tr in joining of Blocks, 2 dc in next p on side of Block D on Back, (ch 1, 2 dc in next p) twice, tr in joining of Blocks, 2 dc in next p, (ch 1, 2 dc in next p) twice, sl st in 1st dc. Ch 3, sk next 2 dc, dc in next 1-ch sp, ch 1, dc in next 1-ch sp, sk 4 dc, dc in next 1-ch sp, dc in next 1-ch sp, sk 4 dc, dc in next 1-ch sp, ch 1, dc in next 1-ch sp, sl st in 1st 3-ch. Fasten off. Repeat on other shoulder.

To fill in all half-squares marked B on Chart, join Red to middle p up right-hand-side of a half-square, ch 1, dc in next p, 3 tr in joining of Blocks, dc in next p, ch 1, sc in next (center) p, ch 2, dc in next p, ch 2, turn, dc in 3 center tr, ch 2, dc in same p where work started, ch 3, sc in next p. Fasten off.

To round top of Sleeve, make sc in center p at top of Block E, ch 2, 2 dc in next p, ch 2, 3 dc in joining of Blocks, ch 2, 2 dc in next p, ch 2, sc in next p. Fasten off.

=ARMHOLE=—Join Red at 3-ch shoulder joining marked A, ch 3, 2 dc in same place, ch 2, dc in side of corner shell, * (ch 2, sc in next p) 3 times, ch 1, dc in side of corner shell, ch 1, dc in joining of Blocks, ch 1, dc in side of corner shell, ch 1, sc in next p, (ch 2, sc in next p) twice, ch 2, hdc in side of corner shell, * ch 2, dc in joining of Blocks, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next p, ch 3, sc in joining of Blocks, ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next p, ch 2, dc in joining of Blocks, ch 2, hdc in side of corner shell. Repeat from * to *. Ch 2, sl st in 1st 3-ch. =ROW 2=—Work sc around, putting 1 sc in each 1-ch sp, 2 sc in 2-ch sps, 3 sc in 3-ch sps, and 1 sc in each st between chs. Join and fasten off. Repeat on other armhole.

=SLEEVE=—For armhole edge, join Red to underarm joining of Blocks, ch 2, dc in side of corner shell, * ch 2, 2 dc in next sc, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next p, ch 2, sc in corner shell. * Repeat from * to *. Ch 2, 2 dc in next p, ch 1, 2 tr in next sc, ch 1, (2 dc in next dc) twice, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, (2 dc in next dc) twice, ch 1, 2 tr in next sc, ch 1, 2 dc in next p, ch 2, sc in corner shell. Repeat from * to * twice. Repeat Row 2 of Armhole. Repeat on other Sleeve. Sew Sleeves into Armholes, going thru back lps of sts only. Make fullness at top of Sleeves into 2 pleats.

=NECK=—Sc in center-front corner shell, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 1, 2 tr in next sc, ch 1, 2 tr in next dc, ch 1, dc in next 3 dc, * ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next p, ch 1, dc in side of corner shell, dc in joining of Blocks, dc in side of next corner shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next sc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next 3 dc. * Repeat from * to * twice. Ch 1, 2 tr in next dc, ch 1, 2 tr in next p, ch 1, 2 tr in corner shell. Ch 1, turn and work sc around,—1 sc in each 1-ch sp and 1 sc in each dc and tr. Fasten off.

=COLLAR=—Make and join 9 Pom Pon Blocks. =Edge=—join to corner shell, ch 3, dc in same place, * (ch 1, 2 dc in each of next 3 ps, ch 1, 2 dc in joining of Blocks) repeated across * to other corner. Fasten off and sew to neck, going thru both lps of each st.

=BOTTOM BAND=—Sc in joining of 2 Blocks on one side, ch 3, dc in same place. Repeat from * to * on Collar around bottom edge. End with ch 1, sl st in 1st 3-ch. =ROW 2=—Ch 3, dc in next dc (ch 1, dc in next 6 dc, ch 1, dc in next 2 dc) repeated around and join. =Ribbing=—Ch 28, sc in 2d ch st from hook, (ch 1, sc in next 2d ch st) 13 times, * insert hook under bar of next dc, bringing it up between this dc and the next one, yarn over and pull thru work and lp on hook for a sl st. Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, sc in back lp of last sc, (ch 1, sc in back lp of next sc) 13 times. Ch 1, turn, sc in back lp of last sc, (ch 1, sc in back lp of next sc) 13 times, a sl st under bar of next 2d dc, ch 1, turn, sc in back lp of last sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) 13 times, ch 1, turn, sc in back lp of last sc, (ch 1, sc in back lp of next sc) 13 times. Repeat from * around. Fasten off and sew 1st and last rows together.

=CUFF=—Repeat Rows 1 and 2 of Bottom Band. Repeat Ribbing except start with only 24 ch and make sl sts under bar of every 2d dc. Repeat on other sleeve.

Block Sweater to desired size and tack pads in shoulders.

=TIE=—Cut 3 strands Red 2-yds. long. Twist tightly, double and twist in opposite direction. Fasten loose end. =Pom Pon=—Wind Variegated yarn 40 times around a 1” card. Cut at one edge. Tie an 8” strand tightly around center of strands, rub in hands to fluff and fasten to one end of Tie. Lace Tie across top slit on Front and tie at Collar. Make a 2d Pom Pon and fasten to other end of Tie.

=HOOD=—Make and join 18 Red Blocks as in Chart, folding piece crosswise in center and joining A Blocks to B Blocks. Turn top point forward and tack down.

=BAND=—Make and join 6 Pom Pon Blocks. Pin this over front row around Hood, exactly matching ps. Join Red to right corner, going thru corner shells on both pieces, ch 3, 4 dc in same place, * (ch 1 and going thru both pieces, 2 dc in next p) 3 times, ch 3, 3 dc in joining of Blocks. Repeat from * across to other corner. Put 5 dc in corner shell. Ch 1, (2 dc in each of next 3 ps, 3 dc in joining of Blocks) repeated around neck edge to corner. Ch 1, sl st in 1st 3-ch. =ROW 2=—Ch 3, dc in next dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in each dc of last row with 1-ch over each 1-ch. Put 5 dc in opposite front corner. sl st in 1st 3-ch, sl st to corner dc. =ROW 3=—1 sc in each dc and 1-ch sp around front to other corner. =Ribbed Band=—Ch 6, sc in 2d st, (ch 1, sc in next 2d ch st) twice, * sl st under bar of next 2d dc (as for Ribbing on Sweater), ** ch 1, turn, sc in back lp of last sc, (ch 1, sc in back lp of next sc) twice, ** Ch 1, turn, sc in back lp of last sc, (ch 1, sc in back lp of next sc) twice. Repeat from * around neck edge to other corner. =Strap=—Repeat from ** to ** for 5¼”. Ch 10, turn, sl st in other end of last row. Fasten off. Sew button on left corner of Hood and fasten lp on Strap over it. Block Hood.

NO. 23 _Refreshment Set_

=MATERIALS=—Lily Pearl Cotton size 5 (50-yd. balls):—3-balls White, 2-balls Lt. Green for Doily and a partial ball each Yellow, Salmon Rose, Lavender and Blue for Coasters (sufficient for Doily and 4 Coasters). Crochet hook size 7. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

=COASTER=—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, wind White thread around and around as in Illustration D, until there are 5 lps around each pair of spokes. Push handle of crochet hook down between petals to separate. Cut thread 24” long and weave center as in Ill. E except go under 2 petals and back over one for each st,—making a 12-petal flower with 5 lps in each petal. Edge—Without separating petals, make 7 sc in end of each. =ROW 2=—Sl st in 1st 4 sc, ch 3, 3 dc in same sc, holding back the last lp of each on hook, thread over and pull thru all 4 lps on hook at once (a Cluster), ch 12 and drop thread and ch in front of work, but do not cut. Working behind this lp, sl st in a color between sc in next angle between petals, ch 3, a 3-dc-Cluster in same place, ch 12 and drop this thread and ch down in front. ** Pick up White thread and ch and working behind colored ch, make a 4-dc-Cluster in center sc of next petal, * ch 13, turn, sl st back in previous Cluster at starting end of 12-ch, ch 1, turn and working over both chs, cover them with 15 sc, sc in Cluster, ch 12 and drop this in front. * Pick up colored ch and working behind White ch, make a 4-dc-Cluster between sc in next angle between petals. Repeat from * to *. Repeat from ** around (12 White lps and 12 colored lps alternated). Cut each thread 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back. Repeat for each Coaster.

=DOILY=—Make 6 Coasters, using Green for colored lps. Tack tog. into a circle by 1 colored and 2 White lps on each side of each, leaving 3 colored and 2 White lps free on each on inside of circle between joinings. =Center=—Wind White twice around each spoke of WINDER as in Ill. C, cut 14” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 2 lps in each petal. =Edge=—Sc thru both lps of one petal, (ch 7, sc in next petal) 11 times, ch 7, sl st in 1st sc. =ROW 2=—Ch 1, sc in next lp, * (ch 4, sc in same lp) twice, ch 4, sc in next lp. Repeat from * around. Join with 2-ch, hdc in 1st sc. =ROW 3=—(Ch 4, sc in next lp) repeated around, with 2-ch and hdc for end lp. =ROW 4=—** Ch 10, sl st in 1st Green lp to right of joining of 2 Coasters, ch 4, sl st in 1st Green lp to left of joining, ch 5, sk last 5 sts of 10-ch, dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next 3d ch st, ch 1, sc in next 4-ch lp, ch 3, sc in next lp, * ch 7, sl st in 1 lp of 4th ch st from hook for a p, ch 2, sl st in next White lp on Coaster, ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for a p, ch 2, sk previous p, sl st in next 2d ch st, ch 1, sc in next 4-ch lp, ch 3, sc in next lp. Repeat from * once. Repeat from ** 5 times. Fasten off.

Stretch and pin work right-side-down in true shape. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

No. 24

_Afghan_ “DAISY GARDEN”

=MATERIALS=—Jack Frost Knitting Worsted (4-fold Germantown) in 4-oz. sks:—9-sks. Garnet and 4-sks. Variegated Rose. Crochet hook size 0. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

Size—50” x 65”.

=BLOCK=—=Flower=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind Variegated twice around each spoke of Winder, cut end about 14” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 2 loops in each petal. Make 7 flowers. Each flower will have at least 2 (opposite) petals in darkest shade and at least one of the 7 flowers will have a dark center.

=Edge=—With this dark-centered flower wrong-side-up, make 1 sc in Garnet thru both lps of one dark petal, (ch 3, sc thru both lps of next petal) 11 times, ch 3, sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long and pull thru lp tight. This is the center of Block. Continue with Garnet, using Daisies wrong-side-up. Make 1 sc in 3d petal to right of a dark petal on a 2d Daisy, (ch 3, sc in next petal) twice, ch 1, sl st in 1st sp to left of end of row on 1st Daisy, ch 1, 1 sc back in next (dark) petal on 2d Daisy, ch 1, sl st in next sp (to right of end of row) on 1st Daisy, ch 1, 1 sc back in next petal on 2d Daisy, * ch 3, sc in next petal, ch 3, sc in 2d petal to right of a dark petal on another Daisy, ch 1, swing hook around to right, skipping last 3-ch and make sl st in next previous 3-ch, (ch 1, sc back in next petal on last Daisy, ch 1, sl st in next sp on 1st Daisy) twice, ch 1, sc back in next petal on last Daisy. Repeat from * 4 times, joining 4 more Daisies in turn to each other and to center 1st Daisy. (Ch 1, sl st in next sp on 2d Daisy, ch 1, sl st back in next petal on 7th Daisy) twice to complete circle. ** (Ch 3, sc in next petal around Daisy) 6 times, ch 1, sl st in 3-ch between Daisies, ch 1, sc in next free petal. Repeat from ** 4 times. *** (Ch 3, sc in next petal) 6 times. Cut 6” long.

Make a 2d Block to *** (Ch 3, sc in next petal) twice, ch 1, sl st in corresponding sp on 2d Daisy on 1st Block. ch 1, sc back in next petal, ch 1, sl st in next sp on same Daisy on 1st Block, ch 1, sc back in next petal, (ch 3, sc in next petal) twice and cut. Make and join 8 more Blocks into a straight band.

=Fill-in Daisies=—Following directions for Variegated Daisies, make 14 Daisies in Garnet. With Garnet and holding all work wrong-side-up, make sc in one petal, (ch 3, sc in next petal) 4 times. Now join remaining 8 petals with 1-chs to 4 Daisies around an opening on one side of Band, fastening to two 3-ch sps on each Daisy. Fill in the 9 openings on each side of Band in same way.

=Border=—With right-side-up, sc in Garnet in center sc at one end, ** 3 sc in next sp, sc in sc, * 3 sc in next sp, hdc in next sc, dc in next sp, (tr in next sc, dtr down in bottom of angle, tr in next sc) holding back the last lp of each st on hook, yarn over and pull thru all 4 lps at once (a Cluster made), dc in next sp, hdc in next sc, ** (3 sc in next sp, sc in sc) 3 times. Repeat from * to **. Repeat from ** to ** around Band, working around ends as at start of row, sl st in 1st sc. =ROW 2=—Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in sl st for a widening, 1 sc in back lp of each st around with 3 widenings around each end. Join to 1st sc. =ROW 3=—Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in back lp of each sc around, with 6 widenings around each end. Join and cut. Thread each 6-ch end to a needle and fasten securely on back.

Make 7 Bands and sew together exactly matching patterns, going thru 1 lp of each sc.

=Edge=—In Garnet, with wrong-side-up, make a row of sc in back lps, widening 3 times around each point. =ROW 2=—Ch 1, turn and in back lps, sc in 4 sc, (ch 3, sc in next 4 sc) repeated around, skipping 2 sc in angle between points. Join and fasten off.

Stretch and pin afghan right-side-down on a large, padded table or board, or on quilting or curtain frames. Steam and press dry thru a cloth (see Blocking Instruction on page 31).

No. 25

_Daisy Fluff Rug_

=MATERIALS=—Jack Frost Knitting Worsted (4-fold Germantown) in 4-oz. skeins:—8-sks. Garnet and 5-sks. Variegated Rose. Crochet hook size 0. Size—38 inches. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.