Chapter II: Part 2

=FILL-IN LACE...= Fill in all spaces between squares as follows: Ch 4, join with sl st to form ring, ch 4, sl st in center ch of a free loop at corner (in space between joinings), * ch 4, sc in ring, ch 4, sl st in center ch of next free loop. Repeat from * until the 8 free loops are joined to center; ending with sc in ring, join. Fasten off.

Time has proved these four designs to be universally popular.
Repeated by request before, we offer them again as your especial
favorites.

=STAR WHEEL= No. 744

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
_size 20_. _See thread information on page 22._

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

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 4¼″ in diameter and requires about 30 yds. of thread. Fill-in lace requires about 4 yds.

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

=MOTIF...= Ch 10 and join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =2nd rnd=: Ch 10, and complete a cross st as follows: Thread over twice, insert hook in 8th ch from hook, draw thread through (4 loops on hook), thread over once, skip 1 dc and insert hook in next dc, draw thread through (6 loops on hook), thread over, and take off 2 loops at a time, 5 times. * Ch 3, thread over 4 times, insert hook in next dc and draw thread through (6 loops on hook), thread over, and take off 2 loops at a time twice, then thread over, skip 1 dc, insert hook in next, draw thread through (6 loops on hook), thread over, and take off 2 loops at a time, 5 times. Ch 3, dc in center point of the cross, thus completing the cross. Repeat from * until there are 8 cross sts around the circle. Join last ch-3 with sl st to 7th st of ch-10 first made. =3rd rnd=: 5 sc in each sp. =4th to 7th rnds incl=: Sc in each sc of previous rnd. =8th rnd=: Ch 4, dc in 1st sc, * ch 1, dc in next sc, repeat from * to end of rnd. Then ch 1, and join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-4 first made. =9th rnd=: Ch 10, and complete cross st as before, skipping 2 dc between each leg of cross st and inserting hook under ch-1 sp. Ch 3 between each cross st. Skip 2 dc between each cross st. Repeat around (20 cross sts) and join last ch-3 with sl st to 7th st of ch-10 first made. =10th rnd=: Sl st in 1st 2 sts of 1st sp, ch 5, * dc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 3, dc in next sp, ch 2, repeat from * to end of rnd. Join last ch-3 with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made. =11th rnd=: Ch 6, dc in same sp, * ch 4, sc in next sc of previous rnd, ch 4, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp. Repeat from * to end of rnd, joining with sl st to 3rd st of ch-6 first made.

=TO JOIN MOTIFS...= With over-and-over stitches, sew 3 points of one motif to corresponding 3 points of the adjacent motif (thus leaving 2 points free on each motif). To make fill-in lace between the motifs, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring. ** Ch 15, sc at joining of 2 motifs, ch 15, sc in center ring, * ch 9, sc in point of next scallop, ch 9, sc in center ring, repeat from * once more. Then repeat from ** 3 more times. Fasten off.

=BALLERINA= No. 674

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
_size 20_. _See thread information on page 22._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 10_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 5″ in diameter and requires approximately 46 yds. of thread. Fill-in requires about 2½ yds.

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

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 8, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 5, * dc in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join to 3rd st of ch-5 (8 sps). =2nd rnd=: Sl st in next sp, ch 5, 4 d tr in same sp, holding back the last loop of each d tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a cluster); * ch 8, 5 d tr in next sp, holding back the last loop of each d tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 8, sl st at tip of 1st cluster made. =3rd rnd=: 10 sc in each sp (80 sc in rnd). =4th to 7th rnds incl=: Sc in each sc, ending 7th rnd with sl st in next st. =8th rnd=: * Ch 5, skip 1 st, sc in next st, ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * around (32 loops). =9th rnd=: Sl st to center of next loop, 2 sc in loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 5, 2 sc in next loop, and continue thus around, ending with sl st in 1st sc made. =10th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, * 2 sc in next loop; (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice, ch 5, 2 sc in next loop, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around, ending with 2 sc in last loop, sl st in ch-1 first made. =11th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, * 2 sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, 2 sc in next loop, sc in next 6 sc. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in ch-1 first made. =12th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc, * 2 sc in next loop, ch 7, 2 sc in next loop, sc in next 10 sc. Repeat from * around, ending rnd as before. =13th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sc, * in ch-7 loop make 2 sc, ch 5, 2 sc; sc in next 14 sc. Repeat from * around; join. =14th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in each sc, making 5 sc in each ch-5 loop; join. =15th rnd=: Ch 1, sc in each sc, making 2 sc in center st of 5-sc group; join. =16th rnd=: Sc in next sc, ch 6 (to count as dc and ch-3), dc in same place as last sc, * ch 6, skip 5 sc, sc in next sc, ch 6; in center sc at tip of next point make dc, ch 3, dc; ch 6, skip 5 sc, sc in next sc, ch 6, skip 5 sc; in next sc make dc, ch 3, dc. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-6 to 3rd st of ch-6 first made. =17th rnd=: Sl st in next ch, sc in sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, * ch 6, sc in next sc, ch 7; in sp at point make dc, ch 3, dc; ch 7, sc in next sc, ch 6; in next sp make dc, ch 3, dc. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

Make necessary number of motifs. With over-and-over stitches sew 3 points at 1 side of motif to corresponding 3 points of adjacent motifs, thus leaving 1 point free on each motif between joinings.

=FILL-IN LACE...= Ch 10, join to form ring. * Ch 11, sl st in a free point between joinings; ch 11, sc back in ring. Ch 16, sl st in joining; ch 16, sc in ring. Repeat from * 3 more times. Join and fasten off. Fill in all spaces between joinings in same manner.

_For Variety of Sizes_

=PINEAPPLE LUNCHEON SET= No. 7335

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
_size 50_:

SMALL BALL:

CLARK’S O.N.T.—_11 balls of White or
Ecru or 13 balls of
any color._

OR

J. & P. COATS—_8 balls of White or Ecru
or 11 balls of any color._

BIG BALL:

CLARK’S O.N.T. OR J. & P. COATS—_5 balls of White or Ecru._

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

These materials are sufficient for a set consisting of centerpiece, 14″ in diameter; 4 place doilies, 12″ in diameter; 4 bread and butter plate doilies, 7″ in diameter; and 4 glass doilies, 5½″ in diameter.

=CENTERPIECE...= Starting at center, ch 16, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 32 dc in ring, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join to 3rd st of ch-3. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. =4th rnd=: Repeat 2nd rnd. =5th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join to 3rd st of ch-3 (22 dc-groups). =6th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3; in same sp make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; in each ch-3 sp around make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; join. =7th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, in same sp make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; * ch 1, in next ch-2 sp make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (shell over shell). Repeat from * around, ending with ch-1; join.

=8th to 12th rnds incl=: Repeat 7th rnd, having an extra ch between each shell in each rnd. =13th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3; in same sp make dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. * Ch 6, in next ch-2 sp make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc, ch 6; in next ch-2 sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around; join. =14th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 4, 12 tr in ch-5 of shell, * ch 5, in next ch-2 make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; ch 5, 13 tr in ch-5 of next shell. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, join.

=15th rnd=: Ch 5 (to count as tr and ch-1), tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 11 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 12 times. Repeat from * around; join to 4th st of ch-5 first made. =16th rnd=: Sl st in 1st ch-1 sp, sc in same sp; * (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 11 times, ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sc in 1st ch-3 loop, =17th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times, * ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times. Repeat from * around, ending as in 16th rnd. =18th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times, * ch 3, in ch-2 of next shell make 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times. Repeat from * around, ending as before.

=19th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times, * ch 3, in next ch-2 make a shell, ch 2, shell in next ch-2. (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =20th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times, * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 1, shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =21st rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 6 times; * (ch 3, shell over next shell) 3 times; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =22nd rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times, * ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 4, shell over next shell) twice; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 6 times. Repeat from * around.

=23rd rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 5; in next shell make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; ch 5, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times. Repeat from * around. =24th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, 14 tr in next shell, ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times. Repeat from * around. =25th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) twice; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 13 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times. Repeat from * around.

=26th rnd=: Ch 3, sc in next loop, * ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 13 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around. =27th rnd=: * Ch 4, shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 12 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off. =28th row=: Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell of previous rnd, ch 3; make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc in same shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times; ch 3, shell over next shell. Ch 3, turn.

=29th row=: Shell over shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, having 1 ch-3 loop less on each row until 36th row is completed. =37th row=: Shell over shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice; ch 3, shell over shell—_1 loop remaining at point_. Ch 3, turn. Make shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 4, 2 dc in next shell, ch 1, sl st back in ch-2 of last shell; ch 1, 2 dc where last 2 dc were made. Fasten off. Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell of 27th rnd and complete the next point in same manner. Continue until all 11 points have been worked; then work as follows:

=1st rnd=: Attach thread to tip of one point where shells were joined, ch 3, in same place where ch-3 was joined make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. * (Ch 3, shell in next turning ch, between 2 rows) 5 times; ch 2, dc in ch-2 of shell preceding ch-4 (on 27th rnd), holding back the last loop of this dc and next dc on hook; dc in ch-2 of next shell (where thread was attached, to work point); thread over and draw through all loops on hook; (ch 3, shell in turning ch between 2 rows) 5 times; ch 3, shell at tip of next point, where shells were joined. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 8, sc in 5th ch from hook (a p made). Dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, sc under next ch-3, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and dc. Repeat from * 4 more times, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and dc. Ch 3, sc under next ch-3. Continue thus around. Fasten off.

=PLACE DOILIES (Make 4)...= Starting at center ch 12. Join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), 26 dc in ring. Join with sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same st as sl st, 2 dc in each st around (54 dc). Join. =3rd to 9th rnds incl=: Same as 5th to 11th rnds incl. of centerpiece—18 dc-groups on 3rd rnd. =10th rnd=: Same as 13th rnd of centerpiece, making ch-5 (instead of ch-6) between shells. =11th rnd=: Same as 14th rnd of centerpiece, making ch-4 (instead of ch-5) between shells and tr-groups (9 tr-groups in rnd). Starting with 15th rnd of centerpiece, work as for centerpiece until place doily is completed.

=BREAD and BUTTER PLATE DOILIES (Make 4)...= Ch 16, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), 41 dc in ring. =2nd to 5th rnds incl=: Same as 5th to 8th rnds of centerpiece—_14 dc-groups on 2nd rnd_. =6th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3, in same sp make dc, ch 5, 2 dc; * ch 4, shell over next shell, ch 4, in sp of next shell make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =7th rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 4 (to count as tr), 10 tr in ch-5 sp, * ch 3, shell over shell, ch 3, 11 tr in next ch-5 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join (7 tr-groups in rnd). =8th rnd=: Ch 5 (_to count as tr and ch-1_), tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 9 times; * ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 10 times. Repeat from * around; join to 4th st of ch-5 first made.

=9th rnd=: Same as 16th rnd of centerpiece, making (ch-3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times—instead of 11 times. =10th rnd=: (Ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times, * ch 3, Shell over next shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in sc at base of 1st loop made. Fasten off. Work is now done in rows. =11th row=: Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell of previous rnd, ch 3; make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc in same shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times; ch 3, shell over next shell. Ch 3, turn. =12th row=: Shell over shell; (ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times; ch 3, shell over next shell; ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, having 1 ch-3 loop less on each row until 16th row is completed. =17th row=: Same as 37th row of centerpiece. Fasten off. Attach thread to ch-2 of next shell on 10th rnd and complete the next point in same manner. Continue thus until all 7 points have been worked. Then work as follows:

=1st rnd=: Attach thread to tip of any point where shells were joined, ch 3; in same place where thread was attached make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. * (Ch 3, shell in next turning ch) 3 times, ch 2, dc in next turning ch, skip next shell, dc under starting ch of next shell, (ch 3, shell in next turning ch) 3 times, ch 3, shell in tip of point, where shells meet. Repeat from * around. Join. =2nd rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 8 (to count as dc and ch-5 for a picot), sc in 5th ch from hook—_a p made_. Dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, sc under next ch-3, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and dc. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 3, sc between next 2 dc, ch 3; in next shell make dc, p and dc. Ch 3, sc under next ch-3. Continue thus around. Join and fasten off.

=GLASS DOILIES (Make 4)...= Starting at center, ch 8. Join. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 19 dc in ring. Join. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * ch 2, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made (10 dc-groups). =3rd rnd=: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3. In same sp make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc, * ch 3, shell in next sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in top st of ch-3 first made. =4th rnd=: Ch 3; in same sp make dc, ch 5 and 2 dc, * ch 4, shell in sp of next shell, ch 4. In sp of next shell make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st in top st of ch-3 first made. =5th rnd=: Same as 7th rnd of bread and butter plate doily (5 tr-groups in rnd). Work remainder of this doily as for bread and butter plate doily. Block all pieces to measurements given.

_Pineapples..._

Everyone loves a pineapple design! Early American in inspiration,
it has the traditional charm of colonial glass.

=ROYAL PINEAPPLE= No. 7275-M

=MATERIALS=:

=CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET=,
_size 30_:

SMALL BALL:

CLARKS’S O.N.T.—_4 balls of White or
Ecru, or 6 balls of
any color._
OR

J. & P. COATS—_3 balls of White or Ecru,
or 4 balls of any
color._

BIG BALL:

CLARK’S O.N.T.—_2 balls of White or Ecru_.
OR
J. & P. COATS—_2 balls of White, Ecru or any color_.

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 10 or 11_.

Completed doily measures about 18″ diameter.

Work as for Centerpiece of No. 7335 (see page 14), to 27th rnd incl., but do not fasten off. =28th rnd=: Sl st to sp of shell, ch 3, dc in same place, ch 2, 2 dc in same place, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times; ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, shell over next shell. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join to top of ch-3 first made. =29th rnd=: Sl st to sp of shell, ch 3, dc in same place, ch 2, 2 dc in same place, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 1, shell into next ch-3 sp, ch 1, shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

=30th rnd=: Make a shell, then * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times; (ch 3, shell over next shell) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join. =31st rnd=: Shell, then * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times; ch 3, shell over shell, (ch 4, shell over next shell) twice. Repeat from * around. Join. =32nd rnd=: Shell, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times; ch 3, shell over shell, ch 5, in next shell make 2 dc, ch 6 and 2 dc; ch 5. shell over shell. Repeat from * around. =33rd rnd=: Shell, * (ch 3. sc in next loop) 6 times; ch 3, shell over shell, ch 3, in ch-6 loop make 16 tr, ch 3, shell over shell. Repeat from * around (3rd rnd of pineapples started). Continue to work around until only 1 loop remains at top of 2nd rnd of pineapples. =Next rnd=: Shell, * ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 4, shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times; ch 4, shell over shell. Repeat from * around. Join. Then work as follows: =1st row=: Ch 3, turn. Work shell over last shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch shell over shell. Ch 3, turn. =2nd row=: Shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times; ch 4, shell over shell. Ch 3, turn. Continue in this manner, having 1 ch-3 loop less on each row until 1 loop remains at top of pineapple. Ch 3, turn. =Next row=: Make shell over shell, ch 4, sc in loop, ch 4, 2 dc in next shell, ch 1, sl st back in ch-2 of last shell, ch 1, 2 dc where last 2 dc were made. Fasten off. Attach thread to 1st shell of next pineapple and complete the point in same manner. Continue thus until all 11 points have been worked.

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_Chair Sets..._

No chair set designs have ever been more popular than these ... the
old-fashioned Flower Basket and the distinctive Chariot Wheel motif.

=CHARIOT WHEEL= No. 7035

=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. 8_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures about 3″ from end of spoke to end of opposite spoke, and requires approximately 12½ yds. of thread.

=RECOMMENDED USES: Chair sets, runners, luncheon sets, centerpieces, tablecloths.=

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 12, join with sl st to form ring. =1st row=: Ch 21 (to measure 1¾″). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (20 sc). Make 1 sc in ring. Ch 1, turn. =2nd row=: Picking up only the back loop of each sc, skip 1st sc, sc in each of next 20 sc. Ch 1, turn. =3rd row=: Picking up only the back loop of each sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, * ch 5, sc in each of next 4 sc. Repeat from * across, ending with 4 sc (4 p’s made). Make 1 sc in ring. This completes 1st spoke. Do not break off but continue for 2nd spoke.

=Second Spoke...= =1st row=: Ch 20, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 2nd p from ring and draw dropped loop through. Sc in each st of ch-20 (20 sc). Make 1 sc in ring. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows of 1st spoke once. Then make 4 more spokes same as 2nd spoke (6 in all), but while making the 3rd p of the 6th spoke, attach to 1st spoke by making ch 2, sl st in end sc of 1st spoke, ch 2, and continue back on 6th spoke as usual. Fasten and break off. This completes motif.

=Joining...= Place motifs in position as in illustration, and pin ends of spokes together. Then sew them together on wrong side with over-and-over stitches.

Chair set requires 28 motifs (rows of 6 motifs and 5 motifs alternately). Arm piece requires 13 motifs (a row of 5 motifs for center and a row of 4 motifs along each side of center row).

=FLOWER BASKET= No. 720

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN=, _2 balls of White or Ecru, or 3
balls of any color_.

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

=GAUGE=: All 3 pieces measure 13″ x 16″.

=NOTE=: The design is worked from the side across and not from the bottom. In the directions 1 sp refers to 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc; in making a block, substitute 2 dc for the ch-2. To make the curved meshes that form the basket part of the design, make ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3.

=CHAIR BACK...= To begin, ch 110. =1st row=: Starting in the 8th ch from hook, make a row of sps (35 sps). =2nd row=: Make 35 sps. =3rd row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =4th row=: Make 3 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 2 bls, 5 sps, 2 bls, 3 sps. =5th row=: Make 3 sps, 1 bl, 27 sps, 1 bl, 3 sps. =6th row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 29 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =7th row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 5 sps, 2 bls, 22 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =8th row=: 2 sps, 1 bl, 21 sps, 1 bl; make ch 3, skip 2 dc; make 1 sc in next dc. Make ch 3, skip 2 dc, make 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. =9th row=: Make 2 sps, 1 bl, 4 sps, 1 bl, ch 5, bl in bl, 21 sps, 1 bl, 2 sps. From this point it will be easy enough to follow chart on page 16. Finish outer edge with sc and a ch-3 p over every other dc.

=ARM PIECES...= Work exactly as for chair back.

USE:
CLARK’S O.N.T. or J. & P. COATS
BEST SIX CORD
MERCERIZED CROCHET

_Popcorn Bedspreads_

Four popcorn designs to delight the crochet fancier. Ever popular,
these designs have an authentic heirloom quality.

=PINWHEEL POPCORN= No. 682

=MATERIALS=:

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

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

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 6″ across, from side to side, and requires about 70 yds. of thread. Allow about 3 or 4 balls for bedspread fringe.

=MOTIF...= Starting at center, ch 12, join with sl st. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join to 3rd st of ch-3. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, 4 dc in same place as sl st; drop st from hook, insert hook back in 3rd st of ch-3 first made and draw loop through the one on hook (a pc st). * Ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, 5 dc in next dc; drop st from hook, insert hook back in last ch made and draw loop through the one on hook (a pc st). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st at tip of first pc st made. =3rd rnd=: Sl st in ch-5 sp, ch 3 and complete a pc st; * ch 2, a pc st, ch 5, dc in next sp, ch 2, a pc st. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st at tip of 1st pc st made. =4th rnd=: Sl st in next sp (between pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * ch 2, in next ch-5 sp make 2 pc sts with ch-2 between; ch 5, dc in next sp, ch 2, pc st in sp between 2 pc sts. Repeat from * around, ending as before. =5th and 6th rnds=: Same as 4th rnd, making pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd and 2 pc sts in ch-5 sp, always making ch-2 between pc sts (4 pc sts in each group on 5th rnd; 5 pc sts in each group on 6th rnd). =7th rnd=: Sl st in next sp (between 1st 2 pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * (ch 2, pc st between next 2 pc sts) 3 times; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st, ch 3, dc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in next sp, ch 2, pc st between next 2 pc sts. Repeat from * around. Join. =8th rnd=: * 3 pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd, with ch-2 between; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st; (ch 3, dc in next sp) 4 times; ch 2 and repeat from * around. Join. =9th rnd=: * 2 pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd, with ch-2 between; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st; (ch 3, dc in next sp) 6 times, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join. =10th rnd=: Sl st in sp (between pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * (ch 3, dc in next sp) 3 times; ch 3, skip next dc and sp; in next dc make 3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr; ch 3, skip next sp and dc; dc in next sp; (ch 3, dc in next sp) twice, ch 2, pc st between pc sts of previous rnd. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off.

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

Make fringe all around.

OCTAGON POPCORN
No. 213 _Illus. on page 18_

=MATERIALS=:

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

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

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures about 5″ square and requires about 65 yds. of thread.

=BLOCK...= To begin, ch 8, join with sl st to form ring.

=1st rnd=: Ch 6, 7 dc in ring with ch 3 between each dc. Ch 3, join in 3rd st of ch-6. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, 4 dc over each ch-3 and 1 dc in every dc; join in 3rd st of ch-3. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc (catching the hook in back loop only throughout block), * ch 2, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Repeat from * until there are 8 groups of dc. Ch 2 and join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch-3 of previous rnd. =4th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st as follows: ch 1, 5 dc in next dc, drop st from hook, insert hook back in ch-1, pick up dropped loop and draw it through st on hook. 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 3, skip ch-2 of preceding rnd, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * until 8 groups are made; then ch 3 and join in 3rd st of ch-3 of previous rnd.

=5th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip ch-3, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * until 8 groups are completed. Then ch 3 and join in 3rd st of ch-3 of previous rnd. =6th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 popcorn st, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 4, skip ch-3, 2 dc in next dc and repeat from *. Continue for the 8 groups. =7th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, skip ch-4, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from *, completing the 8 groups. Ch 4 and join.

=8th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started, * 1 dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 popcorn st in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 5, skip ch-4; 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * and complete 8 groups. Ch 5, and join.

=9th rnd=: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st from which ch-3 was started. * 1 dc in each of next 13 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 5, skip ch-5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 11 dc, ch 4 and turn. 1 tr in 4th dc from hook, ch 9, 1 tr in same st, ch 4, skip 4 dc, 1 sl st in next dc, ch 1, turn. 4 sc over ch-4, ch 1, 5 sc over ch-9, ch 4, 5 sc over same ch-loop, ch 1, 4 sc over next ch-4, 1 sl st in the 2 loops of the last dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 5, skip ch-5, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * and complete 8 groups. Entire outer edge of spread should be finished with the scalloped edge. These can be made as the outer block is crocheted.

Make as many blocks as desired and sl st blocks together on wrong side of work across the 17 dc to middle of ch-5. Join scallops with needle and thread, sewing the p’s together.

IRISH CROCHET POPCORN
No. 60 _Illus. on page 18_

=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 block measures 5″ square and requires about 57 yds. of thread. About 3 balls are required for bedspread edging and fringe.

=BLOCK...= To begin, ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. =1st rnd=: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring. Join with sl st in 1st sc. =2nd rnd=: * Ch 5, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * until there are 6 loops. Join last ch 5 in sc of 1st loop. =3rd rnd=: Over each ch-5 work sc, half dc, 5 dc, 1 half dc, 1 sc. =4th rnd=: Ch 5, fasten with sc on back of preceding row between two petals, ch 5, fasten as before. Repeat around 6 petals. =5th rnd=: Over each ch-5 work sc, half dc, dc, 5 tr, 1 dc, 1 half dc, 1 sc.

=6th rnd=: Sl st in each of 1st 3 sts of 1st petal made in this row, sc in 1st tr, * ch 9, sc in 5th tr, ch 4, sc in same st forming a p, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 1st tr of next petal, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 5th tr, ch 9, 1 sc and 1 p in 1st tr of next petal, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 5th tr of same petal, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in 1st tr of next petal, and repeat from * once. =7th rnd=: Sl st to middle of ch-9 loop, * ch 7, sc in same st from which ch-7 started, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-7 loop of preceding row, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-7 loop, ch 7, sc in center of ch-9. Repeat from * 3 times.

=8th rnd=: Sl st to middle of 1st ch-7 loop, ch 8, dc in same st from which ch-8 started, * ch 6, sc and 1 p in center of ch of preceding rnd, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-7, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-7, ch 6, dc in center of next ch-7 loop, ch 5, dc in same st from which ch-5 started and repeat from * 3 times, ending rnd with sl st (instead of dc) in 3rd st of ch-8. =9th rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 5, dc in same st as previous dc, dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 popcorn st in next st as follows: ch 1, 5 dc in next dc, drop st from hook, insert hook back in ch-1 and draw dropped loop through the one on hook. Dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 6, 1 sc and p in center of ch loop of preceding rnd, ch 7, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch loop, ch 6, dc in each of last 3 sts of next ch-6, popcorn st in next dc, dc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times, ending row with a popcorn st and sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made.

=10th rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in next dc, 1 popcorn st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 5, 1 dc in same st for corner. Work in next 12 sts as follows: 2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 3 dc (catching hook in back loop only throughout block), ch 6, 1 sc and 1 p in center of next ch-loop, ch 6, dc in center of next ch-loop, 2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 4 dc. Repeat from * 3 times, ending rnd by sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =11th rnd=: Ch 3, * 4 dc, 1 popcorn st, 3 dc, ch 5, 1 dc in same st for corner. Work across next 18 sts—2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 3 dc. Ch 5, dc in center of next ch-loop, 2 dc, 1 popcorn st, 5 dc, 1 popcorn st, 1 dc and repeat from * 3 times, ending rnd with popcorn st and sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made.

=12th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in each st to corner, ch 5, 1 dc in same st for corner; then 1 dc in each st, making corners as before. Join with sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. Do not fasten off.

Work loops around block as follows: Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in next st. Continue around entire block with ch 3 and sc so that there are 18 loops on each side and an additional loop at each corner.

=TO JOIN BLOCKS...= Catch with sc on ch-3 nearest the edge, ch 3, catch with sc in same position on 2nd block, ch 3, 1 sc on next ch-3 of 1st block, ch 3, catch on 2nd block and so on along one side.

=OUTER EDGE...= =1st rnd=: Make ch 7 and sc in alternate ch-3’s. =2nd rnd=: Ch 7 and 1 p in each loop.

=FRINGE...= For fringe knot 6 strands of cotton into each loop all around bedspread.

MATCHING SET
No. 7165 _Illus. on page 10_

=MATERIALS=:

=J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.= _2 balls of a light color and 3
balls of a dark color for runner; 2 balls of a light color and 2
balls of a dark color for chair set._

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 6 or 7_.

=GAUGE=: 11 dc make 1″; 5 rows make 1″ (1 square is equivalent to 3 dc).

=RUNNER= No. 7165-A

Completed runner measures 13″ x 30″ (omitting fringe).

Starting at short side, with dark color make a chain about 15″ long. =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across until there are 141 dc in the row, counting turning ch as 1 dc. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 3, turn. =2nd, 3rd and 4th rows=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Do not ch 3 to turn at end of 4th row, but leave the last 2 loops of last dc on hook, attach light color and draw through the 2 loops. Ch 3, turn. =5th row=: Holding dark color at top of previous row and working over it in order to conceal it, make dc in each of 2 dc, leaving the last 2 loops of 2nd dc on hook; * drop light color, pick up dark color, and draw through the 2 loops on hook; then, holding light color at top of previous row and working over it, make dc in each of next 3 dc, leaving the last 2 loops of last dc on hook. Drop dark color, pick up light color and draw through the 2 loops on hook; then, holding dark color at top of previous row and working over it, make dc in each of next 3 dc, leaving last 2 loops on hook. Repeat from * across, ending with 3 light dc. Ch 3, turn. =6th row=: Dc in each dc across, concealing dark color as before. Hereafter follow chart for runner, beginning at 7th row from bottom and working until 17 rows are completed, concealing unused color as before (count 3 dc for each square). Break off light color and continue with dark color, making dc in each dc across for 3 more rows. Hereafter follow chart, starting at the 21st row from bottom, and work to top of chart, but carry light color only as far as necessary to continue pattern on next row. Then reverse the design by working back to the 1st row. Fasten and break off.

=FRINGE...= Cut 5 strands of light color, each 10″ long. Double these strands, forming a loop. Pull loop through last dc made, and draw loose ends of fringe through this loop. Pull tight. Make fringe in every 4th dc across short side only. Trim ends evenly. Finish opposite end to correspond.

=CHAIR SET= No. 7165-B

Completed chair back measures about 10″ x 16″, and each arm piece about 8″ x 9″, omitting fringe.

=CHAIR BACK...= Starting at bottom, with dark color make a chain about 18″ long. =1st row=: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across until there are 171 dc in the row, counting turning ch as 1 dc. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 3, turn. =2nd and 3rd rows=: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Do not ch 3 to turn at end of 3rd row, but leave the last 2 loops of last dc on hook, attach light color and draw through the 2 loops. Ch 3, turn. Hereafter follow chart for chair back, starting at the 4th row from bottom, and work to top of chart, always concealing unused color as in Runner 7165-A.

=FRINGE...= Make fringe across lower edge of chair back as for Runner 7165-A.

=ARM PIECES...= Starting at bottom, ch 83 (to measure about 9″), and follow chart for arm piece (working as for chair back). Make fringe at lower edge as for chair back.

START HERE

CHART FOR RUNNER]

—LIGHT
—DARK

CHART FOR ARM PIECES]

SIX POINTED STAR
No. 210 _Illus. on page 19_

=MATERIALS=:

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

=Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook= _No. 5 or 6_.

=GAUGE=: Using the materials recommended, each block measures 7½″ across and requires about 90 yds. of thread. About 4 balls are required for bedspread fringe.

=BLOCK...= _Slight cupping of block, which is unavoidable, will be taken care of by blocking._ Starting at center, ch 4. =1st rnd=: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. Sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =2nd rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in next dc; in next dc make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc at base of ch-3 first made, ch 3, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. Hereafter pick up only the back loop of each dc. =3rd rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last ch of previous rnd, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =4th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last dc of previous rnd, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. =5th rnd=: Ch 3 (to count as dc), * in next st make a pc st—_to make a pc st, ch 1, make 5 dc in same place, drop loop from hook, insert hook in ch-1 preceding the 5 dc, and draw dropped loop through_; dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before to 3rd st of ch-3 first made.

=6th rnd=: Ch 3, * dc in tip of next pc st, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =7th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, pc st in next dc, * dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch; (dc in next 3 dc, pc st in next dc) twice. Repeat from * around. Join. =8th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 13 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. =9th rnd=: Ch 3, * (pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) twice; dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc, pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =10th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 8 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next sp, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 15 sts. Repeat from * around. Join.

=11th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * pc st in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc, pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =12th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 11 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =13th rnd=: Ch 3, * pc st in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, (dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3) twice; skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =14th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 7 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

=15th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. =16th rnd=: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc and 1 ch; in next ch make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Whip blocks together on wrong side and, when desired size is obtained, make ch-4 loops all around bedspread. Knot 1 fringe in each loop, using 8 strands.

_General Information_

THREAD INFORMATION

Each type of thread is adaptable to a wide variety of uses. If you prefer to use a thread other than that specified, the following chart will be of assistance.

++====================+==================+==========================++
|| BEDSPREADS | TABLECLOTHS | CHAIR SETS ||
|| | LUNCHEON SETS | RUNNERS, DOILIES ||
++====================+==================+==========================++
|| CLARK’S O.N.T. OR J. & P. COATS BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET ||
|| Sizes 10 to 30 | Sizes 20 to 50 | Sizes 10 to 50 ||
++--------------------+------------------+--------------------------++
|| J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN ||
++-------------------+------------------+---------------------------++
||J. & P. COATS | CLARK’S BIG BALL | CLARK’S O.N.T. ||
|| BEDSPREAD COTTON | MERCERIZED | PEARL COTTON ||
|| | | ||
||CLARK’S O.N.T. | CROCHET, | CLARK’S O.N.T. ||
|| MERCERIZED | Sizes 20 to 50 | “BRILLIANT” ||
|| BEDSPREAD COTTON | | ||
|| | | ||
|| CLARK’S O.N.T. | | ||
|| “BRITA-SHEEN” | | ||
++===================+==================+===========================++

MILWARD’S STEEL CROCHET HOOKS

=Mercerized Crochet=: Size 10 or 20—Hooks No. 7 to 9
Sizes 30 to 50—Hooks No. 10 to 12
=Knit-Cro-Sheen=, =Bedspread Cotton=, “=Brita-Sheen=”:
Hooks No. 6 to 8
=Pearl Cotton=: Hooks No. 4 to 7
=“Brilliant”=: Hooks No. 6 to 8

SIMPLE CROCHET STITCHES

=1 ... Single Crochet (sc)=: Insert hook under 2 loops of st, draw thread through (2 loops on hook), thread over, draw through both loops on hook.