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diff --git a/old/62306-0.txt b/old/62306-0.txt deleted file mode 100644 index a072bfa..0000000 --- a/old/62306-0.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,1423 +0,0 @@ -Project Gutenberg's Star Book No. 232: Novelties and Things, by Anonymous - -This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with -almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or -re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included -with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org/license - - -Title: Star Book No. 232: Novelties and Things - Made with Aunt Lydia's Heavy Rug Yarn - -Author: Anonymous - -Release Date: June 2, 2020 [EBook #62306] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STAR BOOK NO. 232: NOVELTIES *** - - - - -Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed -Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net - - - - - - - - - - 39¢ - - - - - STAR BOOK NO. 232 - NOVELTIES & THINGS - Made with Aunt Lydia’s Heavy Rug Yarn - - - [Illustration: American Thread Company Logo] - - american thread - HIGH RIDGE PARK, STAMFORD, CONN. 06905 - PRINTED IN U.S.A. - - - - - TANK DRESS - - - SIZES: Small, Medium and Large - - [Illustration: Tank Dress] - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 6 (7, 8)—70 Yd Skeins Taupe - 1 (1, 1)—70 Yd. Skein each Orange and Watermelon - Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN - STITCH GAUGE BELOW - GAUGE: 2 trc = 1 inch - -Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes -are given in parentheses. - -Width across front or back at underarm: 18 (19½, 21) inches - -BACK: With Watermelon ch 74 (80, 86), 1 trc in 6th st from hook, * ch 1, -skip next st of ch, 1 trc in next st, repeat from * across ch, cut -Watermelon, attach Orange (when changing colors always complete last -half of last st with next color), turn. 2nd ROW: Ch 4 (counts as 1st -trc), 1 trc in each trc and in 4th st of end ch, 36 (39, 42) trc, cut -Orange, attach Taupe. Repeat 2nd row until back measures 25 (25, 26) -inches from beg. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Sl st to 4th trc, ch 4, 1 trc in each -trc to within last 3 sts, ch 4, turn. NEXT 4 ROWS: Work even in trc. -SHAPE SHOULDERS: Work across 8 sts (all sizes), cut yarn; skip 14 (17, -20) trc, attach yarn and complete 2nd shoulder to correspond, cut yarn. - -FRONT: Work same as back to 2 rows after armhole shaping. Work back and -forth across 8 sts (all sizes) for 3 rows for 1 shoulder, cut yarn; skip -14 (17, 20) sts for neck, attach yarn and work 3 rows in trc for other -shoulder, cut yarn at end of last row. - -FINISHING: Sew shoulder and side seams. With Orange work a row of sc all -around each armhole and neck edge, working 1 sc in each trc and 3 sc -over side of each trc, join, cut yarn. Attach Watermelon and work 1 sc -in each sc, join, cut yarn. - - [Illustration: NOVELTIES & THINGS (thumbnail of cover image)] - - - - - CONTENTS - - - Tank Dress 2 - Whisk Cover 4 - Baby Bottle Cover 4 - Piggy Bank 5 - Black Eye Susan Pincushion 6 - Slack Set 8 - Crocheted Vest 10 - Webbing Tote Bag 11 - Motif Throw 12 - Hot Plate Mats 14 - Fringe Rug 17 - Snowman Door Stop 18 - Boy & Girl Dolls 19 - Santa Door Stop 20 - Pencil Holder 22 - Knitted Shawl 23 - - KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS - - Knit K - Purl P - Stitch(es) St(s) - Yarn Over YO - Decrease Dec. - Increase Inc. - Together Tog. - Round Rnd. - Pass Slip St Over St P.s.s.o. - Double Pointed Needle dpn - Do Not Work St, Row or K-O - Round - Beginning Beg. - Between Bet. - - CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS - - Chain ch - Stitch st - Slip Stitch sl st - Single Crochet s c - Short Double Crochet s d c - OR Half Double Crochet h d c - Double Crochet d c - Treble Crochet tr c - Double Treble Crochet d tr c - Treble Treble Crochet tr tr c - Increase inc - Decrease dec - Asterisk...*. This - indicates that the - directions immediately - following are to be - repeated the given - number of times in - addition to the ones - already given. Thus - “repeat from *3 times” - means 4 patterns in all. - - - - - WHISK COVER - - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 1—70 Yd. Skein each Lt. Yellow, Pink and Leaf Green - Plastic Crochet Hook Size J - -With Lt. Yellow, ** ch 3, * yo hook, insert hook in 1st ch, pull through -and work off 2 loops, repeat from * twice, yo and work off remaining -loops at one time, sl st in 1st ch (puff st), repeat from ** 5 times, -join in 1st puff st, cut yarn. 2nd ROUND: With wrong side of puff st -facing, attach Pink in back in space below any puff st, * ch 8, sl st in -2nd st from hook, sc in next ch, sdc in next st, (sdc: yo hook, insert -hook in st, pull through and work off all loops at one time), 1 dc in -each of next 3 chs, trc in last ch, sl st in next space below next puff -st, repeat from * all around, join. 3rd ROUND: Sl st in base of trc, * -ch 1, sl st in base of next st, repeat from * all around working in base -of each st on right side of petal and in top of each st on left side of -petal, join, cut yarn. 4th ROUND: Attach Leaf Green in back loops of sc -in back of any petal, * 3 trc in back loops between next 2 petals, sl st -in sc of next petal, repeat from * all around, join. 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th -and 9th ROUNDS: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st, join, cut yarn. Place over whisk -broom. - - - - - BABY BOTTLE COVER - - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 1—70 Yd. Skein Med. Pink - 10 Yds. Buttercup - 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT - IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - Plastic Crochet Hook Size J - 1—7 inch Pink CONMAR “NO/SNAG” SKIRT ZIPPER - ¾ Yd. narrow Blue ribbon - ½ Yd. medium Blue ribbon - Scraps of Black and Red felt - Kapok for filling - 1 baby bottle - GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch - -BODY: With Pink cast on 22 sts. K each row until work measures 10 -inches, bind off. Thread yarn into blunt needle and gather cast on edge -together tightly for bottom. Sew zipper in side seam sewing remainder of -seam together. Gather tightly directly above zipper for neck. Fill Head -with kapok and gather top together tightly. ARMS: (MAKE 2): With Pink -cast on 10 sts. K each row until work measures 3 inches, bind off. Sew -seam and gather one end tightly together. Fill with kapok and attach to -body as illustrated. - -HAIR: With Buttercup, ch 4, join to form a ring, sl st in ring, * insert -hook in ring, draw yarn through loop and up to a 2½ inch length, hold -loop on hook, holding loops on hook repeat from * 19 times dropping -loops when necessary, cut yarn, fasten securely. Work a 2nd loop group -with 12 loops only, cut yarn, fasten. Attach 12 loop group on top of 20 -loop group and attach to top of head. - -FACE: Cut features from felt as illustrated and glue in place. Insert -bottle. - - [Illustration: Whisk Cover] - - [Illustration: Baby Bottle Cover] - - - - - PIGGY BANK - - - [Illustration: Piggy Bank] - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 1—70 Yd. Skein Natural and - “STAR” SIX STRAND MERCERIZED EMBROIDERY COTTON - 1 Skein. each Peacock #1115; Bright Pink No. 2 #1106 and Black #1151. - Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 and Aluminum Crochet Hook Size I OR ANY SIZE - HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - Scraps of Black felt - Kapok for filling - 1—4 Oz. plastic baby bottle - GAUGE: For size I hook: 5 sts = 2 inches - -Cut a 1 inch slot on side of bottle having end of slot 1 inch from -bottom of bottle. With Natural and size I hook ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd st -from hook, do not join or turn this or following rounds. Place a marker -at beg of each round. 2nd ROUND: Working in back loop of sts only, 1 sc -in each sc. 3rd ROUND: Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc. 4th -ROUND: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around (15 -sc), join this and following rounds, ch 1 to turn all rounds. 5th ROUND: -1 sc in each sc. 6th ROUND: Working in sc inc in every 3rd SC (20 sc). -7th ROUND: Inc in every 5th sc (24 sc). NEXT 4 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each sc. -12th ROW: DIVIDE FOR COIN SLOT: 1 sc in each of 1st 12 sc, ch 1, turn. -NEXT 4 ROWS: 1 sc in each of the 12 sc, cut yarn. Attach yarn in 1st -free sc of 11th round, sc in same space, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, ch -1, turn. NEXT 4 ROWS: 1 sc in each sc of the 12 sc; join to 1st sc of -opposite section in last round, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: 1 sc in each sc -of each section, join in 1st sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: 1 sc in each -sc, join in 1st sc, drop yarn. Leaving slot open, sew other opening -closed. Fill snout with kapok; then insert bottle having slot and -opening of cover tog. Place kapok around bottle shaping as illustrated. -NEXT ROUND: Pick up dropped yarn, * 1 sc in each of 1st 4 sc, dec in -next 2 sts (to dec: pull up a loop in each of 2 sts, yarn over and work -off all loops, at one time), repeat from * all around, join, ch 1, turn. -NEXT ROUND: Dec in every 3rd and 4th st, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: 1 sc in -each st, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: Dec in every 2 sts, join, cut yarn -leaving a length for sewing. Fill remainder of body section with kapok. -Thread the length of yarn into blunt needle, draw all sts tog, fasten -securely. Glue slot opening to bottle opening. - -EARS: (MAKE 2): Ch 4, 1 sc in 2nd st from hook and in each remaining st -of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. 2nd ROW: Dec in 1st 2 sts, sc in next sc. -3rd ROW: Dec in the 2 sts, cut yarn. Sew in position. - -TAIL: Ch 15, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Thread yarn into -blunt needle and draw through all sts, fasten securely. Sew in position. - -FEET: (MAKE 4): Ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join or turn. 2nd -ROUND: Working in back loop of sts, 1 sc in each sc. NEXT ROUND: Working -in both loops of sts, 1 sc in each sc, join, cut yarn leaving a length -for sewing. Fill with kapok and sew in position. - -EYES AND NOSE: Cut 2 eyes from Black felt shaping as illustrated. Cut 2 -tiny dots of Black felt for nose. Glue in position. - -FLOWERS: (Make 5 of each Peacock and Bright Pink No. 2): With “STAR” SIX -STRAND EMBROIDERY COTTON and No. 7 hook ch 9, sl st in 2nd st from hook, -4 dc in next st of ch, * sl st in next st of ch, 4 dc in next st, repeat -from * across ch, cut thread leaving a length for sewing. Thread length -into needle and draw all sts tog, fasten securely. With Black work a -French knot (3 times over needle) in center of each flower. Sew flowers -in position. - - - - - BLACK EYE SUSAN PINCUSHION - - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 1—70 Yd. Skein each Brown and Buttercup - Aluminum Crochet Hook Size I OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN - STITCH GAUGE BELOW - Kapok for filling - GAUGE: 3 sc = 1 inch - -FLOWER: With Brown ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join or turn -this or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. 2nd -ROUND: 2 sc in each sc. 3rd ROUND: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, -repeat from beg all around. 4th ROUND: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, 2 -sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around. NEXT 3 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each -sc. 8th ROUND: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, dec in next 2 sts (to dec: -pull up a loop in each of the 2 sts, yo and pull through all loops at -one time), repeat from beg all around, join, cut yarn. NEXT ROUND: -Attach Buttercup in any sc, ch 6, sc in 2nd st from hook, sc in next st -of ch, sdc in next st (sdc: yarn over hook, insert hook in st, pull yarn -through, yo and pull through all loops at one time), 1 dc in each of -next 2 sts, sl st in same st with ch (petal), * sl st in next sc, ch 6, -work a petal, sl st in same sc, repeat from * all around, cut yarn. - -LOWER SECTION: With Brown work 1st 3 rounds same as flower. 4th ROUND: 1 -sc in each sc, cut yarn. - -FINISHING: The wrong side of work will be right side of flower. Fill -Brown section of flower with kapok. Place lower section over opening and -sew in position to last round of Brown section of flower. With Brown -work a chain long enough to go around flower, cut yarn leaving a length -for sewing. Thread yarn into blunt needle and sew chain in position. - - [Illustration: Pincushion] - - - - - SLACK SET - - - SIZES: Small, Medium and Large - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 8 (9, 10)—70 Yd. Skeins Red and - 5 (5, 6)—70 Yd. Skeins Black for Poncho - 13 (13, 14)—70 Yd. Skeins Black for Slacks - ½ inch wide Black Elastic - Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN - STITCH GAUGE BELOW - GAUGE: 2—ch 2 meshes with 2 dc between = 2 inches - -Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes -are given in parentheses. - - -PONCHO - -BACK: With Red, * ch 20, dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in same space, 3 -dc in each st across ch to within last st of ch, 1 dc, 2 trc in last st, -ch 30, work in same manner as last ch, repeat from * 9 (10, 11) times, -ch 20, work in same manner, cut yarn; 21 (23, 25) scrolls. Attach Black -in top of side of last trc of last scroll, ch 3, dc in same space, -working across top and having right side of all scrolls facing, * ch 2, -2 dc in top of next scroll, repeat from * across row ending 2 dc in last -st. 2nd ROW: (dec row): Place a marker at center mesh, ch 5, * 2 dc in -next ch 2 mesh, ch 2, repeat from * to within center mesh, work 1 dc in -center mesh, 1 dc in next mesh (1 pattern dec), * ch 2, 2 dc in next -mesh, repeat from last * across row ending with ch 2, dc in 3rd st of -ch, ch 3, turn. 3rd ROW: Dc in 1st mesh, * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, -repeat from * across row, ch 5, turn. 4th ROW: 2 dc in 1st mesh, * ch 2, -2 dc in next mesh, repeat from * across row ending with ch 2, dc in 3rd -st of ch. Repeat last 2 rows for pattern. 5th ROW: Work even in pattern. -6th ROW: Repeat 2nd row (dec row) being certain to have same amount of -meshes each side of dec. 7th ROW: Work even in pattern. Repeat last 2 -rows 4 times (all sizes). 16th ROW: Work in pattern dec 2 patterns at -center by working 1 dc in each of the 3 center meshes, cut yarn. - -FRONT: Work same as back but reversing scrolls by starting and ending -with large scrolls. - -FINISHING: Weave 4 (4, 4½) inches tog on each side of top for shoulders. -Weave 1st 8 rows of Black tog on both sides leaving remainder free for -armhole opening. - -EDGE: Attach Black at left shoulder seam at neck edge, * ch 1, sl st in -next st, repeat from * all around neck edge. Attach yarn at underarm and -work around armholes in same manner working 2 sl sts with ch 1 between -on sides of each row, 1 sl st with ch 1 in top of st, join, cut yarn. - - -SLACKS - -1st LEG: With Black ch 76 (80, 84), dc in 4th st from hook, * ch 2, skip -2 sts of ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, repeat from * across ch. Then -work even in pattern same as poncho for 23 inches (all sizes) or desired -length, ending with 3rd row of pattern, ch 3 to turn at end of last row. - -SHAPE CROTCH: 1st ROW: (Inc row): Dc in same space, * ch 2, 2 dc in next -mesh, repeat from * across row ending with ch 2, 2 dc in 3rd st of end -ch, ch 5, turn. 2nd ROW: Work even in pattern, ch 3, turn. 3rd ROW: -Repeat 1st inc row ending ch 3, turn. 4th ROW: (Dec row): 1 dc in next -mesh, * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, repeat from * across row ending with 1 -dc in last mesh, 1 dc in 3rd st of ch, ch 3, turn. Repeat last row 3 -times, ch 5 to turn at end of last repeat. Work even in pattern for 7 -(7½, 8) inches, cut yarn. Work a 2nd leg in same manner. - -FINISHING: Matching rows, fold leg lengthwise and sew seam to last inc -point of crotch. Then sew front and back of 1st leg to front and back of -2nd leg. Work a row of sl sts across top of slacks. Lace elastic through -meshes at top. - - [Illustration: Slack Set] - - - - - CROCHETED VEST - - - SIZES: Small to Medium; Medium to Large - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 6 (7)—70 Yd. Skeins Natural - Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN - STITCH GAUGE BELOW - GAUGE: 2 shells = 3 inches - -Directions are given for Small to Medium size. Changes for Medium to -Large size are given in parentheses. - - Width across back at underarm: - 16½ (18) inches - Width across each front at underarm: - 9 (10½) inches - -BACK: Ch 68 (74), sc in 2nd st from hook, * skip next 2 sts of ch, 1 dc, -ch 3, 1 dc (shell) in next st, skip next 2 sts of ch, sl st in next st, -repeat from * across ch ending last repeat with sc, turn. 2nd ROW: Ch 5, -sl st in center st of next shell, repeat from beg across row ending with -ch 2, dc in last sc, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl -st, sl st in center st of next loop, repeat from * across row ending -last repeat with sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. Repeat last 2 rows until -back measures 18 (19) inches from beg or length desired to underarm -ending with 2nd pattern row. NEXT ROW: SHAPE ARMHOLES: sl st to 2nd st -of next ch 5 loop, sc in next st, work in pattern across row to 2nd ch 5 -loop from end ending with sc, ch 5, turn. Work even in pattern until -armholes measure 9½ (10) inches from beg ending with 2nd pattern row. -NEXT ROW: SHAPE SHOULDERS: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in -center st of next loop, repeat from * once, cut yarn. Skip next 4 (5) ch -5 loops, attach yarn in center st of next loop, sc in same space, work -shoulder to correspond to opposite shoulder. - -LEFT FRONT: Ch 38 (44), work same as back to underarm ending with same -row. - -NEXT ROW: SHAPE ARMHOLE AND FRONT EDGE: Sl st to 2nd st of next ch 5 -loop, sc in next st, work in pattern to within 1 loop from end, dc in -next sl st, dc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in -center of next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, ch 2, dc in next sc, -ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Work even in pattern working sc in last ch 5 loop. -NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, ch 2, -dc in last sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl -st in next loop, repeat from * 2 (3) times, dc in next sl st, sc in next -loop, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) -times, ch 2, dc in sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next -sl st, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 2 (3) times, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch -5, sl st in next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 2, dc in sc, ch -1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in next loop, -repeat from * 1 (2) times, dc in next sl st, sc in end ch, turn. FOR -MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE ONLY: Repeat last 4 rows once. For both sizes, -continue in pattern until armhole has same number of rows as back -armhole, cut yarn. - -RIGHT FRONT: Work same as back to underarm ending with same row, ch 3, -turn. NEXT ROW: Dc in next sl st, sl st in center st of next ch 5 loop, -* shell in next sl st, sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, repeat from * -3 (4) times, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center st of next shell, -repeat from beg 3 (4) times, ch 5, sc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 3, turn. -NEXT ROW: sl st in center st of next loop, shell in next sl st, repeat -from beg 3 (4) times, sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl -st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, dc in 3rd st of -end ch, ch 3, turn. NEXT ROW: sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, shell -in next sl st, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, sc in 3rd st of end ch, -turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 2 -(3) times, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Shell in -next sl st, sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, repeat from beg across -row ending last repeat with sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch -5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 1, -turn. NEXT ROW: Sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, shell in next sl st, -repeat from beg 1 (2) times, sc in 3rd st of end ch. FOR MEDIUM TO LARGE -SIZE ONLY: Repeat last 4 rows once. For both sizes, continue in pattern -until armhole has same number of rows as left front, cut yarn. - -FINISHING: Block each section slightly. Sew side and shoulder seams. -EDGE: Attach yarn in lower corner of right front, sl st, ch 2, sl st in -same space, working up front, * sc on side of next sc, sl st, ch 2, sl -st in next loop, repeat from * up front, around back of neck and down -opposite side, then sl st in each st across starting ch, join, cut yarn. -Work edge around each armhole in same manner. - -TIES: (Make 2): Work a ch 1½ yards long, sl st in 2nd st from hook and -in each remaining st of ch, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Thread -length into blunt needle, sew to front of vest as illustrated. - - [Illustration: Vest] - - - - - WEBBING TOTE BAG - - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 1—70 Yd. Skein each Lilac, Jade, Peacock and Lt. Yellow and - “AUNT LYDIA’S” CARPET AND BUTTON THREAD - 1—70 Yd. Spool Army Drab - Tapestry Needle - 1 Roll furniture webbing - ½ Yd. Lining - - [Illustration: Embroidery Pattern] - -With “AUNT LYDIA’S” CARPET AND BUTTON THREAD whip one end of webbing to -prevent ravelling. Embroider over the colored threads of each strip -according to the illustration above. Working along upper stripe of -colored threads with Jade insert needle up and under 5th colored thread -from right hand end on last row of colored threads, insert needle down -and under 7th colored thread from end of 1st row of colored threads, * -skip next 3 colored threads of last row, up and under next colored -thread of same row, skip next 3 colored threads of 1st row, down and -under next colored thread of same row, repeat from * until there are 24 -complete points along outer edge (center of chevron pattern), cut -webbing on 5th colored thread from last st. Overcast edge. NEXT ROW: -With Peacock insert needle up and under 5th colored thread directly -above 1st Jade st from right hand end, down and under 1 thread above 1st -Jade point, up and under colored thread above next Jade st, continue -across row in same manner. NEXT ROW: With Lilac work same as last row. -Turn strip and work other half of chevron to correspond. Embroider other -colored stripe in same manner. With Lt. Yellow, work a row of cross sts -in center between points as shown. Work 3 more strips in same manner. -Cut a strip of webbing 36 inches long for center allowing for handle. -Embroider same as other strips. Whip st 2 strips together matching -embroidery for each side. Then whip each section to center strip. -Embroider French knots in Lt. Yellow as shown in illustration. - -FINISHING: LINING: Cut lining in shape of tote and handle allowing ¾ -inch for seams. Seam and sew in place. Turn top edge of tote to inside -and sew to lining. Line handle. - - - - - MOTIF THROW - - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 16—70 Yd. Skeins Leaf Green - 6—70 Yd. Skeins each Coral and Folly Pink - 3—70 Yd. Skeins Yellow - 2—70 Yd. Skeins Cerise - 1—70 Yd. Skein Watermelon - Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN - MOTIF GAUGE BELOW - GAUGE: Each motif measures 8 inches (point to point) - -MOTIF: Work 1st 3 rounds same as Whisk Cover on page 4. 4th ROUND: Same -as Whisk Cover but work 5 trc between each petal, join. 5th ROUND: Ch 3, -3 trc in space before trc group, * 4 trc in space on other side of same -trc group, ch 3, 4 trc in space on other side of same petal (shell), -repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join, cut yarn. Work 43 -motifs working 18 motifs with Coral; 18 motifs with Folly Pink: 4 motifs -with Cerise and 3 motifs with Watermelon. - -FINISHING: Sew motifs together through back loop of sts having 3 motifs -in 1st row, * 2 motifs in next row, 3 motifs in next row, repeat from * -until all motifs are joined arranging colors as illustrated: - - [Illustration: Motif Throw] - -EDGE: Working across 1 short end attach Leaf Green in ch 3 loop of 1st -shell on side of 1st motif, ch 4, 3 trc in same space, ch 3, 4 trc in -same space, * ch 3, 4 trc, ch 3, 4 trc shell in ch 3 loop of next shell, -repeat from * once, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 space of same motif, ch 3, -4 trc in ch 3 space of next motif, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 space of -same motif, ch 3, 4 trc in ch 3 space of next motif, * ch 3, 4 trc shell -in ch 3 loop of next shell, repeat from last * once, * ch 3, 4 trc in ch -3 loop of same motif, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 loop of next motif, -repeat from last * once, * ch 3, 4 trc shell in next ch 3 loop, repeat -from last * twice (2nd corner), * ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 loop of same -motif, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 loop of next motif, ch 3, 4 trc shell in -ch 3 loop of next shell, repeat from last * 6 times, ch 3, 4 trc in next -ch 3 loop of same motif, ch 3, 4 trc in next ch 3 loop of next motif, ch -3, 4 trc shell in next shell, repeat from 1st * all around ending to -correspond, join. 2nd ROUND: Sl st to loop, ch 4, 4 trc, ch 3, 5 trc in -same space, 5 trc in next ch 3 loop, 5 trc, ch 3, 5 trc (5 trc shell) in -next shell, 5 trc in next ch 3 loop, 5 trc shell in next shell, * sc in -next ch 3 loop, 5 trc shell in next shell, repeat from * 6 times, * 5 -trc in next ch 3 loop, 5 trc shell in next shell, repeat from last * -once, * sc in next ch 3 loop, 5 trc shell in next shell, repeat from -last * 15 times, continue all around working remaining side and corners -to correspond, join. 3rd ROUND: Ch 1, sl st in next st, repeat from beg -all around, cut yarn. - - - - - HOT PLATE MATS - - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 1—70 Yd. Skein each Buttercup and Peach will make 1 large and 1 small - mat - Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN - STITCH GAUGE BELOW - GAUGE: 3 sc = 1 inch - Approximate Sizes: large Mat 13½ inches in diameter, small Mat 9½ - inches in diameter. - - -LARGE MAT - -With Buttercup ch 5, join to form a ring, 8 sc in ring, do not join or -turn this or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. 2nd -ROUND: 3 sc in each st. 3rd and 4th ROUNDS: 1 sc in each st. 5th ROUND: -Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from beg all around. 6th ROUND: -Inc in every 3rd st. 7th ROUND: Inc in every 4th st. 8th and 9th ROUNDS: -Work even ending with sl st in last 3 sts at end of last round, cut -yarn. 10th ROUND: Attach Peach in any st, * ch 11, sl st in 2nd ch from -hook, sc in next st, sdc in next st (sdc: yarn over hook, insert hook in -st, pull yarn through, yarn over and pull through all loops at one -time), 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, 1 trc in each of next 3 chs, 1 d trc -(3 times over hook) in next ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in next st, repeat -from * all around, join. 11th ROUND: * Sl st in base of each st to top -of point, then sl st in back loop of each st down opposite side, sl st -in back loop of next sl st, repeat from * around all points, join, cut -yarn. With Peach work a double lazy daisy st over 3 rows working from -center st of each petal (double daisy st: work 1 lazy daisy st, then -work a 2nd lazy daisy st around 1st lazy daisy st). - - -SMALL MAT - -With Peach work 1st 5 rounds same as large mat. 6th ROUND: Work even (48 -sts), cut yarn. 7th ROUND: Attach Buttercup in any st, * ch 9, sl st in -2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 -chs, 1 trc in each of next 3 chs, skip next 3 sts, sl st in next st, -repeat from * all around, join. 8th ROUND: * Sl st in back loop of each -sl st, sl st in back loop of each st, repeat from * around all points, -join, cut yarn. Work double lazy daisy st with Buttercup in same manner -as large mat. - - [Illustration: Large and Small Mats] - - [Illustration: Fringe Rug, Snowman, and Dolls] - - - - - FRINGE RUG - - - APPROXIMATE SIZE: Finished: 27 x 42 inches - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 8—70 Yd. Skeins Antique - 9—70 Yd. Skeins Emerald - 6—70 Yd. Skeins Chartreuse - 3—70 Yd. Skeins each Fern Green and Orange - 2—70 Yd. Skeins Forest Green - Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN - STITCH GAUGE BELOW - GAUGE: 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc = 1 inch; 5 rows = 2 inches - -FOUNDATION: With Antique ch 76, sc in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip -next st of ch, sc in next st of ch, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to -turn all rows. 2nd ROW: Sc in sc, * ch 1, sc in next sc, repeat from * -across row. Repeat 2nd row 97 times, cut yarn. - -FRINGE: Work over each ch 1 space according to illustrations #1, #2, #3 -and #4 on page 18. Work in colors according to chart at right. Thread a -double strand of yarn into a tapestry needle. Starting in 1st ch 1 space -in lower left corner work according to illustration #1. Continue -according to steps #2 and #3 to complete 1 fringe. Start at #4 for next -fringe and work #2 and #3. Always start with illustration #1 when -changing colors. - - [Illustration: FRINGE RUG PATTERN] - - [Illustration: FRINGE RUG COLOR KEY] - - ORANGE 226 - EMERALD 292 - FERN GREEN 293 - FOREST GREEN 295 - CHARTREUSE 296 - - [Illustration: FRINGE RUG ILLUSTRATION] - - - - - SNOWMAN DOOR STOP - - - ILLUSTRATION ON [PAGE 16] - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 4—70 Yd. Skeins White - 3—70 Yd. Skeins Black - Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN - STITCH GAUGE BELOW - Scraps of Red Felt for Nose and Mouth - 4 x 36 inch material for scarf - Kapok for filling - GAUGE: 3 sc = 1 inch - -With White work Body, Arms and Head same as Santa Door Stop on page 20. -With Black, work Belt and Feet same as Santa Door Stop. - -HAT: With Black ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join or turn this -or any following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. 2nd ROUND: -2 sc in each sc. 3rd ROUND: 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat -from beg all around. 4th ROUND: Working in sc inc in every 3rd sc. 5th -ROUND: Inc in every 4th sc. 6th ROUND: Inc in every 5th sc. 7th ROUND: -Inc in every 6th sc (42 sc.) 8th ROUND: Sl st in 1st 2 sc, working in -back loop of sts, 1 sc in each sc and in the 2 sl sts at beg of round. -9th ROUND: Working through both loops of sts, 1 sc in each sc. 10th -ROUND: Working in sc dec 6 sts evenly spaced. 11th ROUND: Work even in -sc. 12th ROUND: Repeat 10th round (30 sc). NEXT 6 ROUNDS: Work even in -sc. 19th ROUND: 2 sc in each sc. NEXT 4 ROUNDS: Work even in sc. NEXT -ROUND: Work 1 sl st in each st, cut yarn. - -EAR MUFFS: (MAKE 2): Wind Black 40 times over a 2½ inch cardboard, slip -off cardboard and tie in center. Cut both ends and trim. - -EYES AND BUTTONS: (MAKE 4): With Black ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd st from hook, -do not join. NEXT ROUND: 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from -beg all around, join, cut yarn. - -FINISHING: Assemble same as Santa Door Stop on page 22. Sew earmuffs, -eyes and buttons in position as illustrated. Cut nose and mouth from Red -felt. Glue in position. - -SCARF: Sew long edges of material tog. - -FRINGE: Cut 2—5 inch lengths of Black, fold in half. Pull loop through -material and pull ends through loop. Work 8 fringes on each short end of -material. Trim fringe evenly. - - - - - BOY & GIRL DOLLS - - - ILLUSTRATION ON [PAGE 16] - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 1—70 Yd. Skein each Cream and Med. Blue for Boy - 1—70 Yd. Skein each Med. Pink and White for Girl - 1—70 Yd. Skein Orange—For each doll - 2 Yds. ⅜ inch Blue ribbon for Girl - 6 inches 1¼ inch grosgrain ribbon for Boy’s tie - Scraps of Red, Blue and Black felt for features - Kapok or shredded foam rubber for filling - 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT - IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - Plastic Crochet Hook Size J - GAUGE: 10 sts = 3 inches - -Directions are given for Boy. Changes for Girl are given in parentheses. - -HEAD: With Cream (Pink) cast on 20 sts. Work in stockinette st (P 1 row, -K 1 row) for 3½ inches ending with P row (K side of work is right side -of face, arms and legs). NEXT ROW: BEADING: K 1, * yo, K 2 tog, repeat -from * across row ending last repeat with K 1. - -BODY: K across 21 sts (reverse stockinette st). Starting with P row, -work even until section measures 10 inches from beg ending with K row. -NEXT ROW: K across 10 sts (1st leg), dec 1 st, K across last 10 sts -(other leg). Work over last 10 sts only in reverse stockinette st (P 1 -row, K 1 row) for 3 inches ending with K row, then K 1 row, P 1 row to -reverse stockinette st for 1½ inches more. Bind off 2 sts tog each time -across row. Work across other 10 sts to correspond for other leg. - -ARMS: (MAKE 2): With Cream (Pink) cast on 10 sts. Work in same pattern -as legs, bind off. Draw sts at top of head tog. Weave leg and back seams -tog leaving an opening at center back. Fill head section with kapok or -shredded foam rubber. Draw a double strand of yarn through beading; tie -tightly and wrap yarn once around neck, tie again. Fill body and legs. -Sew opening closed. Weave arm seams and fill with kapok. Sew arms in -position. - -BOY’S OVERALLS: With Med. Blue cast on 15 sts (leg). Work in stockinette -st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 4 inches ending with P row, cut yarn and leave -sts on needle. With free needle cast on 15 sts for other leg. Work in -same manner as 1st leg; then work across both legs (30 sts) for 3½ -inches ending with P row. BIB: Bind off 10 sts, K next 9 sts, bind off -remaining sts, cut yarn. Attach yarn and work across center 10 sts (P 1 -row, K 1 row) for about 2 inches. STRAPS: Then K across 3 sts, bind off -4 sts. Work across remaining sts in stockinette st for 5 inches, cut -yarn. Attach yarn to 1st st of other side of bib and work other strap to -correspond, cut yarn. Block and weave leg and back seams. Place over -doll. Cross straps in back and sew in position. - -GIRL’S DRESS: SKIRT: With White ch 33 sc in 2nd st from hook, * ch 3, sc -in next ch, repeat from * to within last st, ch 1, dc in last st, (this -brings yarn in position for next row), ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: Sl st in 1st -loop, * ch 3, sl st in next loop, repeat from * across row ending with -ch 1, dc in end st. Repeat 2nd row 8 times, cut yarn. - -BODICE: Working along starting ch, attach yarn in 13th loop from end, ch -1, sc in same space, * ch 3, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, -ch 1, dc in next loop, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row of skirt 4 times. -SHOULDER STRAPS: Sl st in 1st loop, ch 1, dc in next loop, ch 1, turn. -NEXT ROW: Sl st in 1st loop, ch 1, dc in sl st, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd -row of skirt 11 times, cut yarn. Skip 3 loops, attach yarn in next loop, -ch 1, dc in next loop, ch 1, turn. Complete same as 1st strap. Sew back -seam. Cross straps in back, stitch in place. Place over doll and sew at -shoulders and along waistline. - -FINISHING: HAIR: Open skein of Orange. Smooth flat. Cut a 9 (24) inch -length. Place on top of head and sew strands at center to head to form -part. Cut a few strands at center for bangs. Trim boys hair to desired -length. Divide each side of girls hair in 3 parts. Braid and tie about -1½ inches from end. FEATURES: Cut features from felt as illustrated and -glue in position. Draw ribbon through 1st row of skirt. Finish with bow -at back. Sew a bow to front of dress at neck edge. Tie a ribbon around -each braid and finish with bow. Place a bow at neck edge of boy doll. - - - - - SANTA DOOR STOP - - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 5—70 Yd. Skeins Red - 2—70 Yd. Skeins White - 1—70 Yd. Skein each Black and Natural - Kapok for filling - Scraps of Black and Red felt for features - Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN - STITCH GAUGE BELOW - GAUGE: 3 sc = 1 inch - -BODY: With Red, ch 4, join to form a ring. Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, do not -join or turn this or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each -round. 2nd ROUND: 2 sc in each sc. 3rd ROUND: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in -next sc, repeat from beg all around. NEXT 5 ROUNDS: Inc 8 sts evenly -spaced in each round (64 sc). NEXT 3 ROUNDS: Work even in sc. 12th -ROUND: Inc in every 8th st. 13th ROUND: Inc in every 9th st (80 sc). -14th ROUND: Working through back loop and loop in back of st, 1 sc in -each st. 15th ROUND: Working through both loops, 1 sc in each st. Repeat -last round for 3 inches. Cut 2 cardboard circles 9 inches in diameter -and insert in body. Continue in sc dec 10 sts evenly spaced every inch 6 -times (to dec: insert hook in st, pull loop through, insert hook in next -st, pull loop through, yarn over and pull through all loops at one -time). Then work 2 rounds even, cut yarn. Fill with kapok. - -ARMS: (MAKE 2): With Natural, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. 2nd ROUND: -1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from beg twice (9 sc). 3rd -ROUND: 1 sc in each st. 4th ROUND: Working in sc inc in every 3rd st (12 -sc). 5th ROUND: 1 sc in each st, cut Natural, attach Red (when changing -colors always complete last half of last st with next color). NEXT 12 -ROUNDS: Work even in sc. TOP OF ARM: Sl st in each of next 3 sts, 1 sc -in each of next 7 sts, sl st in each of next 7 sts, 1 sc in each of next -5 sts, cut yarn. Fill with kapok. - -HEAD: With Natural ch 20, join to form a ring being careful not to twist -ch. 1st ROUND: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st, do not join or turn this or -following rounds. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each st. NEXT ROUND: 2 sc in -each st (40 sc). Work even in sc until head measures 3 inches from last -inc round. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: Dec 10 sts evenly spaced in each round. NEXT 2 -ROUNDS: Dec in every 2 sts in each round; then pull last sts tog, cut -yarn. Fill with kapok. - -BELT: With Black ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd st from hook, ch 1 to turn all rows. -NEXT ROW: 3 sc in sc. NEXT ROW: 1 sc in each st. Repeat last row until -belt measures 30 inches, cut yarn. - -FEET: (MAKE 2): With Black ch 9, 1 sc in 2nd st from hook and each -remaining st of ch (8 sc), ch 1 to turn all rows. NEXT 8 ROWS: 1 sc in -each sc, cut yarn at end of last row. Fold work in half lengthwise. Sew -1 short end tog (heel). Attach yarn in 5th st from opposite end, sc in -same space, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 4 -sts of starting ch, join in 1st sc (leg section). NEXT ROUND: Inc. in -every 2nd st (12 sc). NEXT 3 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each sc, join last round, -cut yarn. Sew toe and instep seam. Fill with kapok. - - [Illustration: Santa Door Stop] - -HAT: With Red, ch 40, join to form a ring being careful not to twist ch. -1st ROUND: 1 sc in each st of ch. NEXT 3 ROUNDS: 1 sc in each sc. 5th -ROUND: Dec 5 sts evenly spaced. 6th and 7th ROUNDS: 1 sc in each st. -Repeat last 3 rounds 4 times. 20th ROUND: Dec 3 sts evenly spaced. NEXT -2 ROUNDS: Work even in sc. Repeat last 3 rounds twice. NEXT ROUND: Dec 2 -sts, cut yarn. TRIM: Cut 160—4 inch strands of White. Take 2 strands; -fold in half, pull folded end through st, pull ends through loop, repeat -in every st of 2nd and 3rd rounds of hat. Open each strand and brush. - -CUFFS: Cut 48—4 inch strands of White and complete same as hat trim. - -WHISKERS: Wind White 60 times over a 3 inch cardboard. Sew strands tog -at one end; remove from cardboard, cut other end. Open each strand and -brush. - -MUSTACHE: Wind White 12 times over a 3 inch cardboard and complete same -as whiskers. - -EYEBROWS: (MAKE 2): Wind White 6 times over a 1 inch cardboard and -complete same as whiskers. - -HAIR: Wind White 60 times over a 5 inch cardboard. Sew strands tog at -one end, remove from cardboard and cut other end. Open each strand and -brush. - -POMPONS: (MAKE 2): Wind White 40 times over a 2½ inch cardboard. Remove -from cardboard, tie in center; cut both ends and trim. - -FINISHING: Sew head, arms and feet to body. Sew belt, pompons, whiskers, -hair, mustache and eyebrows in position as illustrated. Sew hat to top -of head. Cut eyes from Black felt and mouth from Red felt. Glue in -position. - - - - - PENCIL HOLDER - - - ILLUSTRATION ON [PAGE 21] - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 1—70 Yd. Skein Wheat - 4 Yds. Dk. Green for leaves - 2 Yds. each of any 2 colors for flowers - Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H - 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN - STITCH GAUGE BELOW - 1 Can (3 inches in diameter) - GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch - -UPPER SECTION: Cast on 22 sts. 1st ROW: K 2 tog, K across row inc 1 st -in last st. 2nd ROW: K across row. Repeat 1st 2 rows until section -measures 9 inches from beg. Bind off. LOWER SECTION: Cast on 6 sts. 1st -ROW: K across row. 2nd ROW: Inc 1 st in each st (12 sts). 3rd ROW: K -across row. 4th ROW: K 1, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. -5th and 6th ROWS: Repeat 3rd and 4th rows (27 sts). 7th ROW: K across -row. 8th ROW: K 2, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row (36 sts). -Bind off. - -FINISHING: Sew last row of upper section to cast on sts tog. Sew seam of -lower section. Then sew last row of lower section to one end of upper -section. - -TRIM: With Wheat work a row of sc around top working 1 sc in every other -row, join in 1st sc, cut yarn. 2nd ROUND: Attach Dk. Green work 1 sc in -each sc, join in 1st sc, cut yarn. - -FLOWERS: Ch 4, dc in 1st st of ch, sl st in same space, * ch 3, 1 dc, sl -st in same space, repeat from * 3 times, cut yarn. Make 1 of each color. - -LEAVES: (MAKE 2): With Dk. Green ch 4, leaving last loop of each st on -hook 2 trc in 1st st of ch, yarn over hook and pull through all loops at -one time, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Arrange flowers and -leaves on holder as illustrated. Sew in position. - - - - - KNITTED SHAWL - - - [Illustration: Knitted Shawl] - - Materials Required: - AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN - 5—70 Yd. Skeins Black - 3—70 Yd. Skeins each Lavender, Lilac and Peacock - 2—70 Yd. Skeins Jade - 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT - IN MOTIF GAUGE BELOW - GAUGE: (BLOCKED): 4 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows: 1 inch - MOTIF: 12 x 12 inches - -NOTE: When changing colors leave a 6 inch length for sewing. - -MOTIF: MAKE 8: With Lilac cast on 3 sts. Inc 1 st at beg of all rows; -work 6 rows in garter st (K each row), drop Lilac, with Lavender work 6 -rows in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row), drop Lavender; with Jade work -4 rows in garter st; then with Peacock work 6 rows in stockinette st; -with Black work 4 rows in garter st; with Lavender work 6 rows in -stockinette st; with Lilac work 8 rows in garter st; with Peacock work 4 -rows stockinette st (47 sts). Then dec 1 st at beg of all rows work as -follows: 4 rows stockinette st Peacock; 4 rows garter st Jade; 6 rows -stockinette st Lavender; 2 rows garter st Lilac; 2 rows garter st Black; -2 rows garter st Jade; 6 rows stockinette st Lilac; 4 rows garter st -Peacock; 6 rows stockinette st Black; 8 rows garter st Black. K -remaining 3 sts tog. - -FINISHING: Pin and block motifs to 12 x 12 inches. Sew 4 motifs tog -matching colors having Black corners to center. Sew other 4 motifs in -same manner; Sew both sections together. - -EDGE: Attach Black in any corner, work a row of sl sts all around -keeping work flat. NEXT 6 ROUNDS: Without joining rounds and working in -back loop of sts only, * 3 sc in corner st, 1 sc in each st to next -corner, repeat from * all around, sl st in last 2 sts of last round to -even round, cut yarn. - - [Illustration: Here are some ideas to start with. - Be sure to see our complete line of books.] - - [Illustration: american thread - HIGH RIDGE PARK, STAMFORD, CONN. 06905] - - - - - Transcriber’s Notes - - -—Silently corrected a few typos. - -—Relocated material “continued on remote page” for more - conveniently-flowing text. - -—Retained publication information from the printed edition: this eBook - is public-domain in the country of publication. - -—In the text versions only, text in italics is delimited by - _underscores_. - - - - - - - -End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Star Book No. 232: Novelties and Things, by -Anonymous - -*** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STAR BOOK NO. 232: NOVELTIES *** - -***** This file should be named 62306-0.txt or 62306-0.zip ***** -This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: - http://www.gutenberg.org/6/2/3/0/62306/ - -Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed -Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net - - -Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions -will be renamed. - -Creating the works from public domain print editions means that no -one owns a United States copyright in these works, so the Foundation -(and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without -permission and without paying copyright royalties. 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