Chapter IV: Part 4

=DAISY=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind Variegated Rose 5 times around each spoke of Winder. Cut about 20” long and weave center as in Ill. E, making a 12-petal flower with 5 lps in each petal. With Daisy right-side-up, cut the top 4 lps in each petal, leaving only the single 5th lp uncut on back of each petal. Rub in hands to fluff into a pom pon. Make 241-Variegated Daisies and 120-Garnet Daisies.

=BLOCK=—In Garnet, ch 9, sl st in 1st st. Ch 5, dc in ring, (ch 2, dc in ring) 10 times, ch 2, sl st in 3d st of 1st 5-ch. Lay a Daisy on top of circle and make 2 sc thru the back lp of one petal into next 2-ch sp, * (ch 1, 2 sc thru back lp of next petal into next 2-ch sp) 11 times, ch 1, sl st in 1st sc. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Repeat to *. Ch 1, sl st in a 1-ch sp on 1st Block, ch 1, 2 sc back thru back lp of next petal into next 2-ch sp on 2d Block, (ch 1, sl st in next 1-ch sp on 1st Block, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 2d Block) twice. Then complete row as for 1st Block.

=3d BLOCK=—Repeat 1st Block to *. Ch 1, sl st in 2d 1-ch sp to left of joining of 1st 2 Blocks, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 3d Block, ch 1, sl st in next 1-ch sp towards joining of 1st 2 Blocks, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 3d Block, ch 1, sl st into joining of 1st 2 Blocks, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 3d Block, (ch 1, sl st in next 1-ch sp on 1st Block, ch 1, 2 sc back thru next petal into next 2-ch sp on 3d Block) twice and complete 3d Block. Continue to make and join Blocks in same way (as hexagons), following Chart for placement of colors,—making 3 joinings where 2 Blocks are joined (as for Blocks 1 and 2), 5 joinings where a Block is joined to 2 other Blocks (as for 3d Block), or 7 joinings where a Block is joined to 3 other Blocks.

=EDGE=—In Garnet, sc in 1-ch sp at “A” on Chart, (sc in next 2 sc, 1 sc in 1-ch sp) 3 times, * hdc in next 2d sc, dc between Blocks, hdc in next 2d sc, (sc in next 1-ch sp, sc in next 2 sc) twice, sc in next 1-ch sp. Repeat from * 4 times. ** Sc in next 2 sc, sc in 1-ch sp, sc in next sc, dc in next 1-ch sp, tr in next 2d sc, dtr in next 2 sc on next Block, dtr in next 1-ch sp, dtr in next 2 sc, tr in next 2d sc on next Block, dc in next sc, sc in next sc, sc in next 1-ch sp, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 1-ch sp. Repeat from ** twice. (Sc in next 2 sc, sc in 1-ch sp) twice. Repeat from * around rug and fasten off.

On each of the 18 sps around rug marked with dotted lines, tie a tuft:—Wind 2 strands of Garnet 20 times around a 1” card. Cut at one edge. Thread a long strand of Garnet to a large needle and take a st in center of one sp. Pull end down to 2½”. Take a 2d st alongside and pull down, leaving a lp between. Pass 40-strand tuft thru lp, pull tie strand down tightly around tuft and tie in a hard, double knot. Cut ends even with tuft. Fluff to match pom pons. Repeat in other 17 sps.

NO. 26 _Rug_ “GARDEN GAY”

=MATERIALS=—Lily Rug Yarn Art. 241 (80-yd. skeins):—13-sks. Lt. Blue, 2-sks. Peach and 1-sk. each Salmon Rose and Cream. Crochet hook size H-6. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

Size—24” x 40”.

=BLOCK=—Daisy—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind yarn twice around each spoke of Winder. Cut 1” long and weave center with a contrasting color as in Ill. E.

=Base=—In Lt. Blue ch 10, s1 st in 1st st. (Ch 3, 3 sc in ring) 4 times. Sl st in next 3-ch lp, ch 3, 1 hdc in same lp, * hdc in next 3 sc, (1 hdc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 hdc) all in next 3-ch. Repeat from * twice. Hdc in next 4 sts, ch 1, sl st in 2d st of next 3-ch. Cut 8” long. Lay Daisy on top of Base and tack tip of each petal down, using carpet warp for the Peach, Salmon Rose and Cream Daisies, and the Rug Yarn in Lt. Blue for the Blue Daisies. Make 144 Blocks. Using 8” end left from each Base, sew Blocks tog. into strips, going thru both lps of each st, then sew strips tog. exactly matching corners.

Starting at left corner of one end, make corner Block of Cream Daisy with Salmon Rose center. Make the next diagonal row of 2 Blocks, Peach Daisies with Blue centers. =Next Row=—3 Blocks of Salmon Rose Daisies with Cream Centers. =4th Row=—4 Blocks of Peach Daisies with Blue centers. =5th Row=—5 Blocks of Cream Daisies with Salmon Rose centers. =6th Row=—6 Blocks of Peach Daisies with Blue centers. =7th Row=—7 Blocks of Salmon Rose Daisies with Cream centers. =8th Row=—8 Blocks of Peach Daisies with Blue centers. =9th Row=—9 Blocks of Cream Daisies with Salmon Rose centers. Repeat this section for other diagonal corner of rug. Then connect the 2 sections with 6 rows of Blocks,—Blue Daisies with Peach centers,—9 Blocks in each row.

=BORDER=—In Lt. Blue, work sc around rug, 9 sc across each Block, with 3 sc in each corner of rug. =ROW 2=—Make (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner, with (ch 1, sc in next 2d sc) repeated around. =ROW 3=—Make (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner 2-ch, with (ch 1, sc in next 1-ch sp) repeated around. Repeat for 4th Row. Fasten off.

Stretch and pin rug right-side-down on a large, padded board or table. Steam and press dry thru a cloth.

NO. 27 _Buffet Supper Scarf_

=MATERIALS=—Lily FROST-TONE (600-yd. cones):—1½-cones White, Cream or Ecru. Crochet hook size 10. CRAZY DAISY WINDER. Size—15” x 44”.

=BLOCK=—(Size—2¾“)—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, Illustration C, wind 4 times around spokes 1 and 2, once each around spokes 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 4 times around spokes 7 and 8, and once each around spokes 9 and 10, 11 and 12. Cut 14” long and weave center as in Ill. E. =Edge=—(Sc, hdc and 5 dc) in all 4 lps of one 4-lp petal, * ch 7, sl st back in 3d dc, ch 1, 2 sc in lp, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, ** (3 sc, a 7-ch p, 3 sc, a 4-ch p, 1 sc and 1 sl st) all in bal. of 7-ch lp, (2 dc, l hdc and 1 sc) in same petal, ch 5, sc in 2 lps of 4th ch st from hook for a p, ch 2, sc in single lp of next petal, ch 5, sc in single lp of next petal, ch 5, p, ch 2, (sc, hdc and 5 dc) in 4 lps of next petal. Repeat from * around. Join final p-lp to 1st sc, cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Repeat to ** in Edge Row. 3 sc in lp, ch 3, sl st in a corner p on 1st Block, ch 3, sl st back in last sc, 3 sc in lp, ch 2, sl st in next p on 1st Block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 1 sc and 1 sl st in bal. of lp, (2 dc, 1 hdc and 1 sc) in same petal, ch 5, p, ch 2, sc in next petal, ch 2, sl st in center 5-ch lp on 1st Block, ch 2, sc back in next petal, ch 5, p, ch 2, (sc, hdc and 5 dc) in next petal, ch 7, sl st back in 3d dc, ch 1, 2 sc in lp, ch 2, sl st in corresponding p on 1st Block, ch 2, sl st back in last sc, 3 sc in lp, ch 3, sl st in next (corner) p on 1st Block, ch 3, sl st back in last sc and complete Block.

Continue to make and join Blocks 5 wide by 16 long (or other desired size).

=EDGE=—Join to 1st p at one corner, (ch 3, dtr) 8 times in corner p, * ch 3, sc in next p, (ch 3, dtr) 5 times in center st of 5-ch sp on side of next Block, ch 3, sc in 1st p on next corner of Block, (ch 3, dtr) 5 times in joining of Blocks. Repeat from * around with each corner like 1st one. =ROW 2=—3 sc in next 3-ch sp, (1 sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 and 1 sc,—all in next 3-ch sp) 7 times, * (3 sc in next sp) twice, (2 sc, ch 4, sl st in last sc for a p, and 2 sc) in each of next 4 sps, (3 sc in next sp) twice, (1 sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 and 1 sc,—all in next 3-ch sp) 4 times. Repeat from * around with each corner like 1st one. Fasten off.

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

No. 28 (Also pictured on back cover)

_Daisy_ TABLE DOILY SET

“_Dinner Date_”

=MATERIALS=—Lily SKYTONE Mercerized Crochet Cotton (250-yd. balls):—4-balls White, Cream or Ecru (sufficient for Centerpiece, 4 place Mats and 4 Coasters). Crochet hook size 10. CRAZY DAISY WINDER.

=BLOCK=—=Daisy=—Following instructions on page 2, wind thread from left to right around spokes Nos. 1 and 2 as given in Illustration D, across center and from left to right around spokes 3 and 12, across center and repeat 4 times in same way around same spokes. (Cross center and wind from right to left around spoke No. 11, cross center and wind from left to right around spoke No. 10) 3 times. (Cross center and wind from right to left around spokes Nos. 8 and 7, cross center and wind from right to left around spokes Nos. 6 and 9) 5 times. Cross center, holding thread in center with thumb (and wind from right to left around spoke No. 4, cross center and wind from left to right around spoke No. 5, cross center) 3 times. Cut 24” long and weave 3 rows of sts around center, making an 8-petal flower with 5-lp petals alternating with 3-lp petals. =Edge=—Sc in 1 lp of a 3-lp petal, * (ch 3, sc in next lp of same petal) twice, ch 6, 6 sc thru all 5 lps of next petal, ch 6, sc in 1 lp of next 3-lp petal. Repeat from * around. Join with 6-ch, sl st in 1st sc. =ROW 2=—* Ch 4, sc thru 2 lps of starting st of 4-ch, ch 1 (a p-lp made), (1 dc, another p-lp and 1 dc) all in next sc, a p-lp, sl st in next sc, 3 sc on half of next 6-ch lp, (a p-lp, tr in next sc) 6 times, a p-lp, 3 sc on left half of next 6-ch lp, sl st in next sc. Repeat from * around. Cut 6” long, thread to a needle and fasten off on back.

=2d BLOCK=—Join to 1st Block by the 5th and 6th ps on 1st corner shell, by the center p on small shell and by the 2d and 3d ps on next corner shell,—joining to corresponding ps on 1st Block. To join, instead of making a p-lp, ch 3, sl st in p on 1st Block, ch 2, sc back in starting st of 3-ch and ch 1. Repeat for each joining.

=CENTERPIECE=—(Size—12½”)—Make and join 16 Blocks 4 x 4 into a square.

=PLACE MAT=—(Size—12½” x 16”)—Make and join 20 Blocks 4 x 5. Make 4.

=COASTER=—Make 4 of one Block each.

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

ABBREVIATIONS FOR CROCHET

Chain ch
Slip Stitch sl st
Single Crochet sc
Half Double Crochet hdc
Double Crochet dc
Treble tr
Double Treble dtr
Triple Treble tr tr
Picot p
Block bl
Space sp
Loop lp
Skip sk
Stitch(es) st(s)

BLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS

After a piece of crochet is finished, stretch and pin it right-side-down on a padded ironing board and steam with a wet cloth and hot iron. Then press thru a dry cloth until thoroughly dry. For large articles, stretch on curtain or quilting frames, lay over an ironing board, and steam and press dry in sections until completed. Be sure to pin out all picots, loops, scallops, etc., around outside edges.

It’s always important to use the particular yarn specified in crochet directions. In the directions using the Crazy Daisy Winder it is essential to make sure your crochet fits correctly around the Crazy Daisies.

FOR BEST RESULTS

USE _Lily_ YARNS SPECIFIED

Ask for these LILY YARNS at your favorite needlework counter. They are boilfast and colorfast—designed to give you better and more lasting results in your crochet.

For instructions on Daisy Doily Set, see page 31.

HERO MFG. CO., INC.
Middleboro, Mass. 02346

Manufacturer of the Crazy Daisy Winder