Chapter I: Part 1

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_Old and New_ BOOK No. 173
FAVORITES PRICE 10 CENTS

NATION-WIDE FAVORITES

REPEATED BY REQUEST

_for_

TABLECLOTHS · BEDSPREADS

LUNCHEON SETS

CHAIR SETS · DOILIES]

_By popular request..._

From every State in the Union, you have sent us letters asking for these designs. You asked for them, and here they are ... designs that have made crochet history. Taken from our pattern books published over a period of years, we present your special favorites in this one book.

In these pages you will find _Star Wheel_, _Queen Anne’s Lace_, _Wheel of Fortune_ ... lacy motifs, popcorn and filet patterns, cameo crochet ... designs that have earned a place of honor in the American home.

Give these designs the heirloom quality they deserve. Make them with Clark’s O.N.T. and J. & P. Coats Boilfast[1] threads ... the threads that have a century-old reputation for beauty.

SEE THREAD CHART ON PAGE 22

Copyright 1941, The Spool Cotton Company Fifth Edition
H-9009 C-45 Printed in U.S.A.

_Versatile..._

A tiny motif of jewel-like beauty combines enchantingly to look like the first bright snowfall. Excellent for luncheon sets, tablecloths, or chair sets. Try a coarser thread for a heavier texture.

=SNOWDRIFT= No. 7193

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
_size 50_. _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 12 or 13_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 1¾″ diameter and requires about 6½ yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, vanity sets, scarfs, chair sets, centerpieces.=

=MOTIF...= Ch 10, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join to 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, * dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-1 to 3rd st of ch-4. =3rd rnd=: Sl st in next sp. Ch 10, * skip 1 sp, tr in next sp, ch 6. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-6 to 4th st of ch-10. =4th rnd=: * Ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next ch, ch 2, sc in next tr. Repeat from * around; join. =5th rnd=: * Ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

Make another motif to 4th rnd incl. =5th rnd=: Ch 2, dc in next dc, * ch 1, sl st in corresponding sp on 1st motif, ch 1, dc in next sp on 2nd motif, ch 1, sl st in next sp on 1st motif, ch 1, dc in next dc on 2nd motif, ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2, dc in next dc. Repeat from * once more; complete rnd as for 1st motif.

Join adjacent sides of all motifs in this manner.

_Popcorn Variation_

=MAGNOLIA= No. 6020

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 7_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures about 6″ in diameter before joining, and requires about 50 yds. of thread. Fill-in requires about 7½ yds. Allow an extra ball for edging.

=RECOMMENDED USE: Bedspreads.=

=FIRST MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 6, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 4 (to count as tr), 15 tr in ring. Join with sl st to 4th st of ch-4. =2nd rnd=: Ch 7, * tr in next tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around; join to 4th st of ch-7. =3rd rnd=: Ch 4, * in next sp make a pc st—_to make pc st, ch 1, make 5 tr in sp, drop loop from hook, insert hook in ch-1 preceding 5 tr and draw dropped loop through_. Then make a tr and pc st in same sp. Make tr in next tr, ch 3, tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to 4th st of ch-4. =4th rnd=: Ch 4, pc st in same place as sl st, * tr in next pc st, pc st in next tr, tr in next pc st; in next tr make a pc st and a tr. Ch 4, in next tr make a tr and a pc st. Repeat from * around; join last ch-4 to 4th st of ch-4 first made. =5th rnd=: Sl st in tip of next pc st, ch 4; * (pc st in next tr, tr in next pc st) twice; ch 4, skip next tr, 5 tr in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, skip next tr, tr in next pc st. Repeat from * around; join. =6th rnd=: Sl st in tip of next pc st, ch 4, tr in next tr and in tip of next pc st, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a cluster). * Ch 5, skip next tr and sp, make 2 tr in next tr, tr in next 3 tr, 2 tr in next tr; ch 5, skip next sp and 1 tr; make tr in next 3 sts, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (another cluster). Repeat from * around; join. =7th rnd=: * Ch 11, skip next sp and 1 tr; tr in next 5 tr, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook and complete a cluster as before. Ch 11, sc in tip of next cluster. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. This completes one motif.

=SECOND MOTIF...= Work 1st 6 rnds as for first motif. =7th rnd=: Ch 11, skip 1 sp and 1 tr, tr in next 5 tr, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook and complete a cluster as before. Ch 5, sl st in corresponding ch-11 loop on 1st motif (always keeping right side of work on top); ch 5, sc in tip of next cluster on 2nd motif. Ch 5, sl st in next ch-11 loop on 1st motif; ch 5, skip next sp and tr; make a 5-tr cluster on 2nd motif as before, and complete rnd as for 1st motif. Fasten off.

Make necessary number of motifs, joining as 2nd motif was joined to 1st, leaving 2 ch-11 loops free between joinings.

=FILL-IN MOTIF...= =1st rnd=: Starting at center, ch 8, make tr in 8th ch from hook; (ch 4, tr in same place as last tr was made) twice; ch 4, sl st in 4th st of ch-8 first made. =2nd rnd=: Ch 4 (to count as tr), * in next sp make pc st, tr and another pc st; in next tr make tr, ch 6 and tr. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-6 to 4th st of ch-4 first made. =3rd rnd=: Ch 4, tr in each of next 4 sts, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a cluster). Ch 5, sl st in a free ch-11 loop (of a large motif) between joinings, * ch 5, sc in next ch-6 loop of fill-in motif, ch 5, sl st in next free ch-11 loop on large motif, ch 5, tr in each of next 5 sts of fill-in motif, holding back the last loop of each tr on hook, and complete a cluster. Ch 5, sl st in next free ch-11 loop. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-5 with sl st to tip of 1st cluster made. Fasten off. Fill in all spaces between joinings in this manner.

=EDGING...= Attach thread to a joining point between any 2 motifs and work along entire outer edge as follows: Make 7 sc in 1st loop of next motif; in each of next 6 loops of same motif (10 loops of corner motifs) make: 1 sc, 1 half dc, 5 dc, 4 tr, 5 dc, 1 half dc and 1 sc. Make 7 sc in next loop (preceding next joining), 7 sc in 1st loop of next motif, and continue thus around. Fasten off.

FOOTNOTES:

[1] Trade Mark

_Queen Anne’s Lace..._

This lovely motif has made crochet history. Its gossamer patterning
has a rare beauty that holds enchantment, whether in plain double
crochet or in the popcorn stitch variation, “Magnolia.”

=QUEEN ANNE’S LACE= No. 7050

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S BIG BALL MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 20_. _See thread
information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4¾″ in diameter and requires about 24 yds. of thread. Fill-in motif requires about 5 yds.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, runners.=

=FIRST MOTIF...= Ch 6, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 6, * tr in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times, join to 4th st of ch-6 (8 sps). =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, 4 tr in 1st sp, * ch 2, 5 tr in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 to 4th st of ch-4. =3rd rnd=: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, tr in next 4 tr, * tr in 1st ch of ch-2, ch 3, tr in next ch of same ch-2, tr in next 5 tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to 4th st of ch-4; sl st in 1st tr of group. =4th rnd=: Ch 4; make tr in next 4 tr, working off together as for a cluster; * ch 4, 5 tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip 1st tr of next group; make tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to tip of first cluster. =5th rnd=: Ch 8, * skip 1st 3 ch of ch-4, tr in next ch, tr in next 5 tr, tr in 1st ch of next ch-4, ch 4, tr in tip of cluster, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th st of ch-8. =6th rnd=: * Ch 12, skip 1st tr of next group, tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster; ch 12, sc in the single tr between groups. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-12 to base of first ch-12 (16 loops). Break off.

=SECOND MOTIF...= Work 1st 5 rnds as for 1st motif. =6th rnd=: Ch 12, skip 1st tr of next group; tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster; ch 6, sl st in 1st ch-12 loop on 1st motif (always keep right side of work on top), ch 6, sc in next single tr on 2nd motif, ch 6, sl st in next ch-12 loop on 1st motif, ch 6, make a cluster back on 2nd motif. Complete this rnd as for 1st motif (no more joinings).

Join 2 ch-loops of all adjacent sides in this manner, thus leaving 2 loops free between joinings, for fill-in motifs to be made later.

=FILL-IN MOTIF...= =1st rnd=: Ch 8, tr in 8th ch from hook, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 4, join to 4th ch of ch-8 (4 sps). =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, 6 tr in 1st sp, * ch 5, 7 tr in next sp. Repeat from * around, ch 5, join to 4th st of ch-4; sl st in 1st tr. =3rd rnd=: Ch 4; make tr in next 4 tr, working off together as for a cluster; ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop of a large motif (as large motifs were joined), * ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop back on fill-in motif, ch 5, join to 2nd ch-12 loop of same large motif, ch 5, work a 5-tr cluster back on fill-in motif, ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop of next large motif. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

=EDGING...= Attach thread to joining point between any 2 large motifs. * 7 sc in 1st loop of next motif; in each remaining loop of same motif make sc, half dc, 5 dc, 4 tr, 5 dc, half dc, sc; 7 sc in last loop. Repeat from * all around.

_Pinwheels_

Two lovely versions of the traditional pinwheel design. The lacy
backgrounds have an air of graciousness in fine or heavier threads.

=COLONY CLUB= No. 7015

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
_size 30_. _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 9_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4″ square. About 26 yds. are required for 1 motif. About 4 small balls or 2 large balls are required for tablecloth or bedspread edging.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, runners.=

=MOTIF...= Ch 6, join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=: * Ch 7, sc in ring. Repeat from * 3 more times. =2nd rnd=: * Ch 6, 3 sc in next loop. Repeat from * 3 more times. =3rd rnd=: Ch 6, 3 sc in 1st ch-6 loop of previous rnd and 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, picking up only the back loop of sc throughout motif; ch 6, 3 sc in next ch-6 loop and 1 sc in back loop of each of the 2 sc. Continue in this manner, making ch-6 between groups, 3 sc over the ch-loop and sc in each sc except the last sc of each group, until the 8th rnd is completed (15 sc in each group). =9th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in ch-6 of previous rnd, ch 6, skip 1st sc of group, 1 sc in each of next 13 sc, picking up back loops only, and repeat from * around. =10th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in 1st ch-6 loop of previous rnd, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st sc of group, sc in each sc to within last sc of same group. Repeat from * around. =11th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in ch-6, ch 6, 4 dc in center ch-6 loop, ch 6, sc in next ch-6 loop, ch 6, skip 1st sc, sc in each sc to within the last sc. Repeat from * around. =12th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in loop, ch 6, 3 sc in loop, ch 3, skip 4-dc group, 3 sc in next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st sc and make sc in each of next sc, omitting the last sc. Repeat from * around. =13th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in loop, ch 6, 3 sc in next loop, ch 10, skip the 3 sc, the ch-3 and the 3 sc, then make 3 sc in next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st sc, sc in each of next sc, omitting last sc in group. Repeat from * around. =14th rnd=: * Ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, 3 sc in next loop, ch 6, 4 dc in ch-10 loop, ch 6, 3 sc in next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st sc, sc in each of next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. =15th rnd=: Ch 6, sc in next loop, * ch 6, 3 sc in next loop, ch 6, 4 dc in next loop, ch 14, 4 dc in next loop, ch 6, 3 sc in next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. =16th rnd=: Ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 10, sc in next loop, ch 10, sc in 5th st of corner loop, ch 10, sc in 10th st of same corner loop. Continue thus, making ch-10 loops all around, skipping the ch-3 at tip of sc-sections and making corners as before. Join last ch-10 with sl st to sc following 1st ch-5 in this rnd. Fasten off.

=SECOND MOTIF...= Work as for 1st motif to 15th rnd incl. =16th rnd=: Ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 10, sc in next loop, ch 10, sc in 5th st of corner loop, ch 5, sc in corner loop of 1st motif, ch 5, skip 4 ch on motif in work, sc in next ch, ch 5, sc in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 5, sc in next loop on motif in work and continue thus, joining the following 5 loops as before.

Join all motifs in this manner (where 4 corners meet, join the last 2 corners to joining of 2 previous corners).

=EDGING...= =1st row=: Holding right side of work toward you, attach thread to the center st of any corner loop, ch 7 dc in same place, ch 5, * sc in next sc, ch 8, dc in next sc, ch 6, dc in same sc, ch 8. Repeat from * across this side of piece to within last motif, skipping all joinings of motifs. Now work into joining of last 2 motifs, treating joining as an sc and continue to within corner loop of piece, ch 5, in center st of corner loop make dc, ch 4 and dc; ch 5, sc in next sc. Ch 8, and continue thus around piece, ending with ch 5, sl st to 3rd st of ch-7 first made. =2nd row=: Ch 7, 4 dc in loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, ch 6, * 2 sc in next sc, ch 8, dc in next ch-6 loop, ch 3, 4 dc in same loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, ch 8. Repeat from * all around, ending row with ch 6, sl st in 3rd st of ch-7 loop first made. =3rd row=: Sl st in loop, ch 3, 3 dc in same loop, * ch 5, skip 4-dc group, 4 dc in next loop, ch 9, sc in next sc, ch 9, 4 dc in loop just before next 4-dc group. Repeat from * all around, ending row with ch 9, sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made.

_Classic Design_

=PINWHEEL= No. 7064

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
_size 50_. _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 12_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 3½″ square and requires approximately 24 yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, runners,
centerpieces, chair sets.=

=FIRST MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: 16 sc in ring. =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, * dc in next sc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join to 3rd st of ch-4 (16 sps). =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * ch 5, skip next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around; join last ch-5 to 3rd st of ch-3 (8 groups of 2 dc). =4th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, * 2 dc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st dc of next 2-dc group, dc in next dc of same group. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-6 to 3rd st of ch-3. =5th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next loop, * ch 7, skip 1st dc of next group, dc in next 2 dc of same group, 2 dc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join as before. =6th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next loop. * Ch 8, skip 1st dc of next group, dc in next 3 dc of same group, 2 dc in next loop. Repeat from * around; join as before. =7th, 8th and 9th rnds=: Continue in this manner, always skipping the 1st dc of each group and making 2 increases in each group; also, on 7th rnd make ch-9 loops; on 8th rnd make ch-10 loops; on 9th rnd make ch-11 loops (8 dc in each group on 9th rnd); join.

=10th rnd=: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, * ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st 2 dc of next group, dc in next 6 dc, ch 10, sc in next loop, ch 10, skip 1st 2 dc of next group, dc in next 6 dc. Repeat from * around; join. =11th rnd=: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * ch 7, sc in next loop, sc in following loop, ch 7, skip 1st 2 dc of next dc-group, dc in next 4 dc, ch 6, 4 dc in next loop, ch 10, 4 dc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1st 2 dc of next group, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around; join. =12th rnd=: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 11, sc between the 2 sc of previous rnd, ch 11, skip 1st 2 dc of next group, dc in next 2 dc, ch 7, 4 dc in next loop, ch 7, 4 dc in next loop, ch 11, 4 dc in same loop (this is corner). Ch 7, 4 dc in next loop, ch 7, skip 1st 2 dc of next group, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

=SECOND MOTIF...= Work 1st 11 rnds as for 1st motif. =12th rnd=: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 11, sc between the 2 sc of previous rnd, ch 11, skip 1st 2 dc of next dc-group, dc in next 2 dc. Ch 7, 4 dc in next loop, ch 7, 4 dc in following loop, ch 5, sc in corner loop of 1st motif (always keep right side of work on top). Ch 5, 4 dc in same loop back on 2nd motif, ch 3, sc in next ch-7 loop of 1st motif, ch 3, 4 dc in next loop on 2nd motif, ch 3, sc in next loop on 1st motif, ch 3, skip 1st 2 dc of group on 2nd motif and make dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, sc in next ch-11 loop on 1st motif, ch 5, sc between the 2 sc on 2nd motif.

Ch 5, sc in ch-11 loop on 1st motif, ch 5, skip 1st 2 dc of group on 2nd motif and make dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sc in next loop on 1st motif, ch 3, 4 dc in next loop back on 2nd motif. Ch 3, sc in next loop on 1st motif, ch 3, 4 dc in next loop on 2nd motif, ch 5, sc in corner loop on 1st motif, ch 5, 4 dc in same loop on 2nd motif, ch 7, 4 dc in next loop on 2nd motif. Complete rnd as for 1st motif (no more joinings).

Make necessary number of motifs, joining at all adjacent sides as 2nd motif was joined to 1st (where 4 corners meet, join 3rd and 4th corners to joining of other corners).

=EDGING...= =1st rnd=: Attach thread to ch-7 loop just before corner, sc in same loop, ch 11; in corner loop make sc, ch 15 and sc. * Ch 11, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, making a ch-15 loop at each corner as before. Join last ch-11 with sl st to 1st sc. =2nd rnd=: Sl st in next 3 ch of next loop, 5 sc in same loop, ch 7; in corner loop make dc, ch 3 and dc; ch 7; * 5 sc in next loop, ch 5. In next loop make dc, ch 3 and dc; ch 5. Repeat from * around, making corners as before. Join last ch-5 to 1st sc made. =3rd rnd=: Sc in next 4 sc, ch 6, skip 5 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3. In corner ch-3 make dc, ch 3 and dc; ch 3, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch. * Ch 6, sc in next 4 sc, ch 6; in next ch-3 (between 2 dc) make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, making corners as before; join. =4th rnd=: Sc in next 3 sc, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5; in corner ch-3 make dc, ch 3 and dc; ch 5, sc in next sc. * Ch 5, sc in next 3 sc, ch 5; in ch-3 (between 2 dc) make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, making corners as before; join. =5th rnd=: Sc in next sc, ch 6, sc in next sc, ch 6. In corner ch-3 make 4 dc, ch 5 and 4 dc; ch 6, sc in next sc, ch 6, sc in center sc of 3-sc group. * Ch 7; in ch-3 (between 2 dc) make 4 dc, ch 5 and 4 dc. Ch 7, sc in center sc of next 3-sc group. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

_Square-a-Day_

=HOSPITALITY= No. 7067

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
_size 10. See thread information on page 22_.

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 5_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, 2 sps make 1″; 2 rows make 1″ (when blocked). Each square measures about 19½″ before blocking and about 20½″ after blocking, and requires about 320 yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads.=

=SQUARE...= Starting at center, ch 11, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 4 (to count as tr), 4 tr in ring, * ch 7, 5 tr in ring. Repeat from * until 4 groups of tr’s are made. Then ch 7, join with sl st to 4th st of ch-4. =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, tr in each of next 4 tr, * 4 tr in corner sp, ch 7, 4 tr in same corner sp, tr in each of next 5 tr. Repeat from * around. Join as before. =3rd rnd=: Ch 7 (to count as tr and ch-3), * skip 3 tr, tr in next tr, ch 3, tr in last tr of tr-group, ch 3, tr in corner st of ch-7, ch 7, tr in same corner st, ch 3, tr in 1st tr of tr-group on other side, ch 3, skip 3 tr, tr in next tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th st of ch-7. =4th rnd=: Ch 7, * skip ch-3, tr in next tr, ch 3, skip ch-3, tr in next tr, 3 tr in sp, tr in next tr, 4 tr in corner sp, ch 7, 4 tr in same corner sp, tr in next tr, 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr, ch 3, skip ch-3, tr in next tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around; join to 4th st of ch-7 first made.

=5th rnd=: Ch 7, * skip ch-3, tr in next tr, 3 tr in sp, tr in each tr of tr-group, 4 tr in corner sp, ch 7, 4 tr in same corner sp, tr in next tr, tr in each tr of tr-group, 3 tr in sp, tr in next tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join as before. =6th to 20th rnds incl=: Work in the same manner following chart, making ch-3 for sps and ch-7 for each corner sp, and joining each rnd with a sl st. The dotted line on chart shows where each rnd begins. At end of 20th rnd, join and fasten off.

Make necessary number of squares and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches.

For edging, work 3 rnds of tr around entire article, keeping work flat.

=GOLDEN WEDDING= No. 672

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS BEDSPREAD COTTON.= _See thread information on page
22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, 4 sps make 1″; 4 rows make 1″. Each motif measures 7½″ square and requires about 100 yds. of thread. About 2 balls are required for bedspread fringe.

=RECOMMENDED USE: Bedspreads.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center section, ch 15. =1st row=: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 2 ch (these 4 dc make 1 bl); ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (sp); make another sp, end with 4 dc (bl). Ch 5, turn. =2nd row=: Dc in last dc of bl; make dc in next 2 ch, dc in dc, dc in next 2 ch and in dc. Ch 2, dc in top st of turning ch-3. Ch 5, turn. =3rd row=: Sp over sp and bl over bl. Ch 3, turn. =4th row=: Dc in next 2 ch and in dc, 2 sps over next 2 bls, bl over next sp (center section completed). Hereafter work in rnds.

=1st rnd=: Ch 5, dc at base of last dc made, ch 2, dc at base of dc (turning ch) of previous row, ch 2, dc at base of next end dc, ch 2, dc at base of next ch-3, ch 5 (corner), dc in same place, sp over next bl. Continue to make sps thus around and ch-5 at corners, ending with ch 5, join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 first made. =2nd rnd=: Ch 5, dc in next dc. Now make sp over each sp around, making an extra ch-5 at each corner. Join. =3rd rnd=: Ch 5 (to count as dc of last bl and ch-2 of 1st sp), dc in next dc; 3 more sps, 7 dc (2 bls); ch 5, another dc in corner ch, 6 more dc, 4 sps, 7 dc. Continue thus around. Join. =4th rnd=: Ch 3, 4 bls over 4 sps, 2 bls over 2 bls, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of corner ch-5, ch 5, dc in same place, ch 2, dc in next dc, 8 bls, sp, ch 5 for corner sp, sp. Continue thus around, ending with 2 bls, join. Follow chart for remainder of pattern, always making an extra ch-5 at corners and working into center st of this ch on following rnd.

Make necessary number of motifs and sew together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches. Make fringe in every other sp around.

_Crochet Magic_

Here are three designs which, when joined, form another design that
is a complete surprise. Favorites all!

=WHEEL OF FORTUNE= No. 7288

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 6_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 3½″ from side to side when blocked, and requires about 10½ yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, bureau scarfs, chair sets, centerpieces.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 6, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 5, * dc in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 4 more times, join to 3rd st of ch-5. =2nd rnd=: Ch 4, 2 tr in same place as sl st, * ch 2, tr in next sp, ch 3, sl st in last tr, ch 2, 3 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 4th st of ch-4. Now pick up only the back loop of each tr throughout. =3rd rnd=: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, * tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, ch 7, 2 tr in next tr of 3-tr group. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-7 to 4th st of ch-4. =4th rnd=: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, * tr in next 3 tr, 2 tr in next tr, ch 4, skip 3 ch of ch-7, sc in next ch, ch 3, sc in same place, ch 4, 2 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to 4th st of ch-4 first made. Fasten off. This completes motif.

Sew motifs together at tr-groups, on wrong side, picking up a single loop of each tr.

_Cameo Crochet_

For a smart modern or peasant effect, cameo crochet is an
outstanding favorite. Versatile, too.

=COLONIAL CHAIR SET= No. 7168

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS PEARL COTTON=, _size 5, 9 balls of
Ecru and 2 balls each of Green and Blue. Milward’s steel crochet
hook No. 6 or 7. Bias binding. Cotton batting. 1 yd. of any
material._

Completed chair seat measures about 16″ x 16″, measuring across center; chair back measures about 8″ x 14½″.

=GAUGE=: 10 sts make 1″; 4 rows make 1″ (1 square is equivalent to 3 dc).

=TO CHANGE COLOR=: Before drawing through last 2 loops of last dc of one color-group, drop this color, pick up 2nd color, thread over and draw through the 2 loops on hook. Continue with 2nd color according to chart, carrying the dropped color along top of previous row and working over it to conceal.

BLUE
ECRU
GREEN

THERE ARE 10 SPACES BETWEEN HEAVY LINES

CHARTS FOR No. 7168]

=CHAIR SEAT...= Starting at front edge, with Ecru ch 125. =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (123 dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: 2 dc in 1st dc (2 dc increased), dc in each of next 29 dc. Then, holding Blue along top of 1st row, with Ecru make dc in each of next 3 dc (thus concealing Blue), changing color in last dc of Ecru group. With Blue make dc in each of next 3 dc, carrying Ecru concealed in dc’s and changing color in last dc of Blue group. With Ecru make dc in each of next 51 dc, carrying Blue concealed in dc’s and changing color in last dc of Ecru group. With Blue make dc in each of next 3 dc, carrying Ecru as before and changing color in last dc of Blue group. With Ecru make dc in each dc across, dropping Blue after carrying it for 3 sts, and inc. 2 sts at end of row (127 dc). =3rd row=: 2 dc in 1st dc, dc in each of next 31 dc; conceal Blue in next 3 Ecru dc, changing color in last dc of Ecru group; 3 Blue dc, changing color as before; 21 Ecru dc. Then, holding Green with Blue along top of 2nd row, with Ecru make dc in each of next 3 dc (concealing Blue and Green), changing to Green in last dc of Ecru group. With Green, make dc in each of next 3 dc, carrying Ecru and Blue concealed, and changing to Ecru in last dc of Green group. With Ecru make dc in each of next 24 dc, dropping Green after carrying it for 3 sts and changing color in last dc of Ecru group; 3 Blue dc, changing color as before. With Ecru make dc in each dc across, increasing 2 dc at end of row (131 dc). Ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, changing colors as indicated by symbols on chart, and increasing 2 dc at both ends of each row until there are 159 dc in the row. When work reaches the shaping at top, dec. 2 dc at both ends of each row until 123 dc remain (to dec., work off 2 dc as 1 dc twice). Fasten and break off. Make another piece, using Ecru only.

Block pieces. Cut 2 thicknesses of any material to same shape as crocheted pieces. Sew the 2 pieces of material together, leaving an opening. After filling with cotton batting, sew up opening (finished pad should be slightly smaller than crocheted pieces). Place wrong sides of crocheted pieces together, and baste edges, leaving an opening of 12″ at top. Then bind basted edges and both edges of opening. Insert pad, and sew edges of opening together. Sew two 8” lengths of bias binding at each corner of top edge, for ties (stitch raw edges together).

=CHAIR BACK...= Starting at lower edge, with Ecru ch 101. =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (99 dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. Hereafter follow chart for chair back, increasing as for chair seat until there are 135 dc in the row. When work reaches shaping at top, dec. 2 dc at both ends of each row until 99 dc remain. Break off. Make another piece same as this, using only Ecru. Block pieces. Finish as for chair seat.

=CHAIR SEAT= No. 7250

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN=, _3 balls of dark color and 2 balls
of light color_.

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8 or 9_.

_Seat Cover measures about 18″ at front edge, 14″ at back edge, and
14″ along both side edges. Side strip measures about 3″ deep._

=GAUGE=: 10 dc make 1″; 4 rows make 1″ (each individual square on chart indicates 3 dc).

=CHAIR SEAT COVER...= Starting at front edge, with dark color ch 185 (to measure about 19″). =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, thread over, insert hook in next ch and draw loop through; thread over and draw through 2 loops; drop dark color, attach light color and draw through remaining 2 loops (3 dark dc made). Holding dark color along top of chain and working over it to conceal it, work dc in 7 ch. Thread over, insert hook in next ch and draw loop through; thread over and draw through 2 loops; drop light color, pick up dark color and draw through remaining 2 loops (6 light dc made). * With dark color make 3 dc, carrying light color concealed and completing last dc with light color as before. Make 6 light dc, carrying dark color and completing last dc with dark color. Repeat from * 18 more times, 3 dark dc, ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Working into dc, carrying unused color and working over it to conceal it, make 2 dark dc, * 6 light dc, 3 dark dc. Repeat from * across. Hereafter follow chart, decreasing 1 st at both ends of the 10th row and every other row thereafter until 141 sts remain—_to dec. work off 2 dc as 1 dc_. When design is completed, fasten off light color (141 dc). With dark color, sl st across 1st 10 dc, ch 3 and make dark dc in each dc across to within 10 dc from opposite end. Work across these 121 dc without decreasing for 3″. Fasten off.

=SIDE STRIP...= With dark color ch 32 (to measure about 3¼″). =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (30 dc, counting turning ch). Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Repeat 2nd row until piece is long enough to go around the 2 side edges and front edge of chair seat cover (about 46″). Fasten off. Sew edge of this strip to front and side edges of chair seat cover.

=CORDS...= Cut 12 strands of light color, each 6 yds. long. Twist strands tightly, then double the twisted strands and give them a 2nd twist in the opposite direction. Sew this cord along edges of chair seat cover where strip was joined, and across back where color-pattern ends. Make another cord same as this, and sew all around outer edges. Cut remaining cord into 4 pieces of equal length, to be used as ties.

DARK COLOR
LIGHT COLOR

EACH INDIVIDUAL SQUARE INDICATES 3 D.C.]

=MODERN RUSTIC= No. 7140

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN=, _4 balls of White or Ecru for main
color (to be referred to as “M”), and 8 balls of a contrasting
color (to be referred to as “C”)_.

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 8 or 9_.

The above amount of materials is sufficient for 4 place mats, each about 11½″ x 17″, and a center mat about 14″ x 32″.

=GAUGE=: 12 dc make 1″; 4 rows make 1″.

=PLACE MATS—(Make 4)...= Starting at long side, with C color ch 192 (to measure about 18″). =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (190 dc, counting turning ch-3 as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. =3rd row=: Dc in each of 5 dc; dc in next dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop C, attach M color, and * draw through 2 loops. Then, holding C along top of previous row, make dc in each of next 4 dc (thus concealing C); dc in next dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop M, pick up C and draw through 2 loops; dc in next dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop C, pick up M and draw through 2 loops; dc in each of next 5 dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook and concealing C as before; drop M, pick up C and draw through 2 loops. Then, holding M along top of previous row, make dc in each of 4 dc, leaving the last 2 loops on hook (thus concealing M); drop C, pick up M. Repeat from * across, ending row with 5 M dc and 7 C dc. Ch 3, turn. Hereafter work as follows, changing color and concealing unused color as before. =4th row=: 6 C dc, * 3 M dc, 5 C dc, 3 M dc, 4 C dc. Repeat from * across, ending with 7 C dc. Ch 3, turn. =5th row=: 6 C dc, * 5 M dc, 1 C dc, 5 M dc, 4 C dc. Repeat from * across, ending row with 7 C dc. Ch 3, turn. =6th row=: 17 C dc, * 4 M dc, 11 C dc. Repeat from * across, ending row with 18 C dc. Ch 3, turn. The last 4 rows (3rd to 6th rows incl.) constitute the pattern. Repeat pattern 10 more times, but omit the 6th row of the last pattern. Break off M, and work 2 rows of C dc. Break off.

=CENTER MAT...= Starting at short side with C, ch 161 (to measure about 14″). Work exactly as for place mats until piece measures 31½″. Break off M, and work 2 rows of C dc. Break off.

_Four Star Performers_

=LUCKY STAR= No. 7144

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S BIG BALL MERCERIZED CROCHET=, _size 20_. _See thread
information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 11_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4½″ in diameter and requires about 35 yds. of thread. Fill-in requires about 4 yds.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Tablecloths, bedspreads, runners, chair sets.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st to form a ring. =1st rnd=: Ch 5, * dc in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made (8 sps). =2nd rnd=: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, * 3 dc in next sp, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2. Join to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =4th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2. Join. =5th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. =6th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, * dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join. =7th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, * dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 4, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =8th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, * dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 5, sc in ch-4 sp, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next sp, ch 5, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5. Join. =9th rnd=: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same place as sl st, holding back the last loop of each dc on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook, ch 1 to fasten (thus a 3-dc cluster is made—counting ch-3 as 1 dc); * ch 6, sc in ch-5 loop, sc in each of next 5 sc, sc in next loop, ch 6, skip 1 dc, 3-dc cluster in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 6, sl st in tip of 1st cluster made. =10th rnd=: Sc in same place as sl st, ** ch 5, skip 3 sc, tr in next sc, * ch 2, tr in same sc. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in tip of next cluster. Repeat from ** around, ending with ch 5. Join. =11th rnd=: Ch 6, dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, 4 sc in ch-5 loop, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3; in next ch-2 sp make dc, ch 3, dc; ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, 4 sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 3; in next sc make dc, ch 3, dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-6 first made. =12th rnd=: Sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, * ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next sp, ch 3; in next ch-3 sp (between dc’s) make dc, ch 3, dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 3rd st of ch-6 first made. Fasten and break off. This completes motif.

Sew motifs together on wrong side with neat over-and-over stitches, joining 2 points of each motif to 2 points of adjacent motifs, leaving 2 points free on each motif, between joinings, to be filled in later.

=FILL-IN LACE...= Ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=: Ch 5, * dc in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made (8 sps). =2nd rnd=: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 18, sc at joining of 2 motifs, ch 18, sc in same place as 1st sc was made, sc in next sp, ch 9, sc in next point on motif, ch 9, sc in same sp on ring where last sc was made, sc in next sp, ch 9, sc in next point, ch 9, sc in same sp on ring where last sc was made, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

=PINE CONE= No. 6025

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. MERCERIZED BEDSPREAD COTTON.= _See thread
information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 7 or 8_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures 8″ square and requires about 96 yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Bedspreads and matching runners.=

=FIRST BLOCK...= =1st rnd=: Ch 4, make 11 half dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with sl st to top st of ch-4. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), dc in same place as joining, 2 dc in each of next 11 half dc (24 dc in all). Join to top of ch-3. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, 2 dc in same place as sl st; * ch 4, sc in 1st ch of ch-4 (a p made); skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with p, join. =4th rnd=: Ch 9, dc in 4th ch from hook; make 5 more dc over remaining chain, working over bar of chain rather than into individual ch’s (7-dc group made). * Ch 3 (to count as dc), turn. Dc in next 6 dc; ch 3, turn. Dc in next 6 dc (a square made). Skip 3-dc group and next p of 3rd rnd, make a d tr in 1st dc of next 3-dc group, ch 3, 6 dc in sp under d tr-bar just made (another 7-dc group). Repeat from * around (8 squares in all). Join with sl st to base of turning ch of 1st square, sl st in next 2 ch sts (this brings work to base of 2nd dc-row of square). =5th rnd=: * Ch 5, sc at top of same dc, ch 5, sc in top of turning ch at corner of square, ch 5, skip next dc on other side of square, make sc in next dc, ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, sc in top of turning ch of 1st row of next square (this is base of 2nd dc-row of square). Repeat from * around, joining last ch-5 at base of 1st loop. =6th rnd=: Sl st to center ch of loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-5 to base of 1st loop. =7th rnd=: Sl st to center ch of loop, sc in same loop; * in next loop make: 2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr and 2 dc; sc in next loop, thus making a corner. (Ch 5, sc in next loop) 8 times. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc in 1st sc, to form last loop.

=8th rnd=: * Dc in next 2 dc, dc in next 2 tr; in ch-3 sp make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; dc in next 2 tr, dc in next 2 dc, sc in next loop; (ch 5, sc in next loop) 7 times. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc in dc at end of previous rnd, for last loop. =9th rnd=: * Dc in next 7 dc, in corner ch-3 make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; dc in next 7 dc, sc in next loop, make 6 ch-5 loops. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =10th and 11th rnds=: Like 9th rnd, having 3 more dc in each group and 1 loop less on each side, on each rnd—_do not count last dc of last loop of previous rnd in 1st dc-group of following rnd_. =12th rnd=: Like previous rnd, ending with ch 5, sc in dc of last loop of previous rnd. =13th rnd=: * Sc in 1st dc of next group; (ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) 8 times, ch 5, sc in corner sp, ch 5, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc; (ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) 8 times, ch 2, 5 dc in each of next 3 loops, ch 2. Repeat from * around, sl st in sc at base of 1st loop. =14th rnd=: Sl st in next 3 ch, sc in loop; * (ch 5, sc in next loop) 17 times; ch 2, dc in next 15 dc, ch 2, sc in ch-5 loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in sc at base of 1st loop. =15th rnd=: Sl st to center of loop, sc in loop, ** (ch 5, sc in next loop) 16 times; ch 2, * make dc in next 3 dc, holding back on hook last loop of each dc, thread over and draw through all loops at once (a cluster), ch 5. Repeat from * 3 more times, make another cluster, ch 2, sc in next loop. Then repeat from ** around, ending with ch 2, sl st in sc at base of 1st loop. Fasten off.

=SECOND BLOCK...= Work as for 1st block to 14th rnd incl. =15th rnd=: Make 1st 9 loops as on 1st block, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop on previous block (_always be sure to keep blocks right side up_), ch 2, sc in next loop on block in work, ch 2, sl st in next corresponding loop on 1st block, ch 2, sc in next loop on block in work (2 ch-5 loops joined). Ch 2 and continue thus until 7 joined loops are made, ch 2, cluster over next 3 dc, * ch 2, sl st in ch-5 between next 2 clusters on 1st block, ch 2, cluster over next 3 dc on block in work. Repeat from * to last cluster incl; ch 2, sc in next loop on block in work, ch 2, sl st in next corresponding loop of 1st block. Continue thus until 7 loops in all have been joined following clusters. Complete rnd as for 1st block (no more joinings).

Make necessary number of blocks, joining at all adjacent sides in same manner as 2nd block was joined to 1st (8 loops in all remain free between joinings for fill-in lace to be made later).