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If you -are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the -country where you are located before using this eBook. -</div> - -<p style='display:block; margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:1em; margin-left:2em; text-indent:-2em'>Title: Star Book No. 225: Aunt Lydia's Rug Yarn Collection</p> -<p style='display:block; margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0; margin-left:2em; text-indent:-2em'>Author: Anonymous</p> -<p style='display:block; text-indent:0; margin:1em 0'>Release Date: February 7, 2023 [eBook #69979]</p> -<p style='display:block; text-indent:0; margin:1em 0'>Language: English</p> - <p style='display:block; margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0; margin-left:2em; text-indent:-2em; text-align:left'>Produced by: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net</p> -<div style='margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:4em'>*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STAR BOOK NO. 225: AUNT LYDIA'S RUG YARN COLLECTION ***</div> - -<div class="figcenter" style="width: 85%"> -<img src="images/cover.jpg" alt="Cover"> -</div> -<br> - -<div class="pageborder"> -<p> -STAR BOOK No. 225<br> -<span style="color:red;"><b>35¢</b></span></p> - -<h1 style="color:red;">AUNT LYDIA’S®<br> -<span class="fs80" style="color:black;">RUG YARN</span><br> -<span class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Collection</em></span> -</h1> -</div> -<br> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_2">[Pg 2]</span></p> -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="hidden">A Belle's Shell</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figleft illowp45" id="2" style="max-width: 25.125em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/2.jpg" alt="Lady standing wearing a crocheted shell"> -</figure> - -<figure class="figright illowp25" id="2-2" style="max-width: 24.375em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/2-2.jpg" alt="Butterfly"> -</figure> - -<br> -<p class="fs200"><em>A<br> - Belle’s<br> -  Shell</em></p> - -<p><b>SIZES</b>: Small, Medium, Large</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD</b><br> -<b>“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -8 (9, 10)—70 yd. skeins Chartreuse<br> -</p> - -<p>Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY -SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW.</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p>Directions are given for Small size. -Changes for Medium and Large sizes are -given in parentheses.</p> - -<p><b>MEASUREMENTS</b>: Width across front or -back at underarm: 16″, 17″, 18″.</p> - -<p><b>BACK</b>: Ch 52 (56, 60), s c in 2nd st -from hook, * 1 d c in next st of ch, s c -in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1, -turn. <b>2nd ROW</b>: D c in back loop of 1st -s c, * s c in front loop of next d c, d c in -back loop of next s c, repeat from * -across row, ch 1, turn. <b>3rd ROW</b>: S c in -front loop of 1st d c, * d c in back loop -of next s c, s c in front loop of next d c, -repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. -Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 14 (18, 22) -times. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Spacing sts evenly, -working over side of each row work 47 -(51, 55) s c down side, ch 1, turn. <b>SHAPE -ARMHOLE</b>: Working 1 shoulder at a time -sl st across 6 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 s c, s c -in next s c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 4, -turn. <b>NEXT 2 ROWS</b>: S c in 1st loop, -* ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * -3 times, ch 4, turn. <b>NEXT 2 ROWS</b>: S c in -1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat -from * twice, ch 1, d c in last loop, -(dec), ch 4, turn. <b>NEXT 5 ROWS</b>: Work -3—ch 3 loops, ch 4 to turn all rows, cut -yarn. Skip 13 (17, 21) s c for neck, attach -yarn and work 5—ch 3 loops for other -shoulder, complete shoulder and shaping -same as 1st shoulder, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>FRONT</b>: Work same as back.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Block each section. Sew side -and shoulder seams. Attach yarn at back -of left shoulder, work around neck as follows: -ch 1, skip length of a sl st, sl st -in next space, work in same manner -around armholes.</p> - -<p><b>POMPONS</b>: Open a skein of yarn and cut -one end, tie at 1 inch intervals. Cut between -each tie and trim ends. Tie 1 -pompon in every other row along lower -edge.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_3">[Pg 3]</span></p> -<figure class="figcenter illowp25" id="26-1" style="max-width: 38.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/26-1.jpg" alt="Woman with knit shell"> -</figure> - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="hidden">A Love Vest</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp45" id="3" style="max-width: 26.75em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/3.jpg" alt="Woman wearing love vest"> -</figure> - - -<p class="fs200"><em>A<br> - Love<br> -  Vest</em></p> - - -<p><b>SIZES</b>: 12, 14, 16</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD</b><br> -<b>“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -7 (8, 8)—70 yd. skeins White<br> -A few yds. Red<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 and No. 10 -OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL -RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p> -Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H<br> -5—¾ inch bone rings<br> -</p> - -<p> -<b>GAUGE FOR No. 10 NEEDLES</b>:<br> -<span style="margin-left: 1em;">7 sts = 2 inches</span><br> -<span style="margin-left: 1em;">5 rows = 1 inch</span><br> -</p> - -<p><b>BACK</b>: On No. 8 needles cast on 51 (55, 59) -sts and work in seed st for 2 inches (seed -st: <b>1st ROW</b>: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * -across row. Repeat 1st row throughout). -Change to No. 10 needles and work even -for 12 inches. <b>SHAPE ARMHOLES</b>: Bind -off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 -st each side once. Work even for 7 (7½, 8) -inches. <b>SHAPE SHOULDERS</b>: Bind off 6 -(7, 8) sts at beg of next 4 rows, bind off -remaining sts for back of neck.</p> - -<p><b>RIGHT FRONT</b>: On No. 8 needles cast on -29 (31, 33) sts. Work 2 inches in seed st. -Change to No. 10 needles and work even -for 12 inches. <b>SHAPE ARMHOLE</b>: Bind off -5 sts at beg of row, then dec 1 st at -armhole side once. Continue even at armhole -edge and dec 1 st at front edge every -3rd row 12 times. Work even until armhole -measures 7 (7½, 8) inches. <b>SHAPE -SHOULDER</b>: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts every -other row at armhole edge.</p> - -<p><b>LEFT FRONT</b>: Work to correspond to right -front reversing shaping.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Block sections. Sew seams. -Work 1 round of s c around each armhole. -Work 2 rounds of s c all around edge -working 5 buttonholes on right front in -1st row. (Buttonhole: ch 3, skip 2 sts, s c -in next st; in following round work 1 s c -in each st of ch at buttonholes.)</p> - -<p><b>BUTTONS</b>: Work s c over bone ring, cut -yarn, draw sts tog. Sew in place. With -Red ch 7 or 8, sl st in back loop of each -ch, cut yarn. Form letters as illustrated -and sew in place to buttons. Finish last -button with a french knot.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_4">[Pg 4]</span></p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp25" id="26-2" style="max-width: 39.3125em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/26-2.jpg" alt="Woman in love vest"> -</figure> - - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="hidden">Aran Afghan and Pillows</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp45" id="5" style="max-width: 44.1875em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/5.jpg" alt="Afghan and pillows"> -</figure> - -<p class="center fs200" style="color:pink;"><em>Aran Afghan and Pillows</em></p> -<p>AFGHAN</p> - -<p><b>Approximate Size</b>: 49 x 65 inches</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -27—70 yd. skeins Natural<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p>Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p><b>PANEL No. 1</b> (Make 2): -Cast on 23 sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: K 1, P 1, K 1; -in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), -* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 -(3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * 3 times, -ending K 1, P 1, K 1. <b>2nd ROW</b>: P 1, -K 1, P 21, K 1, P 1. <b>3rd ROW</b>: K 1, P 1, -K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, -P 3 tog, repeat from * 3 times, then K 1 -P 1, K 1. <b>4th ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, P 19, K 1 -P 1. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until -panel is 64 inches long ending with 4th -pattern row. Bind off.</p> - -<p><b>CENTER PANEL</b> (Make 1)</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p>Cast on 45 sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, P 5, -sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in front of -work, K next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts -from dpn (cable twist), P 5, K 1, P 11, K 1, -P 5, cable twist over next 4 sts, P 5, K 1 -P 1. <b>2nd ROW</b>: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5 -P 1, K 1; in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts -in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, -K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * once, -then K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 -(47 sts on needles). <b>3rd ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, -P 3, sl next 2 sts on dpn and hold in -back of work, K next 2 sts, then P the -2 sts from dpn (right twist), slip next 2 sts -on dpn and hold in front of work, P next -2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (left -twist), P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, work -right twist over next 4 sts, work left twist -over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. <b>4th ROW</b>: -K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, -K 1, P next 3 sts tog, * in next st K 1, -P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once -K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, -K 1 (45 sts on needle). <b>5th ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, -P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, -Left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, -K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, -left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. -<b>6th ROW</b>: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, -K 1, P 1, K 1, then in next st K 1, P 1, -K 1,* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, -repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, -K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). <b>7th ROW</b>: -P 1, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn over -next st (Popcorn: * K in front loop of st, -K in back loop of st, leave st on needle, -repeat from * once, drop st from needle, -then starting with 2nd loop on right needle, -slip over 1st loop, continue slipping loops -one at a time until 1 st remains), P 4, -K 2, P 1, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, -popcorn st in next st, P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, -P 1. <b>8th ROW</b>: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, -P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next -st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * -once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, -P 1, K 1 (45 sts). <b>9th ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, P 1, -left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist -over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, -left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist -over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. <b>10th -ROW</b>: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, -K 3, P 1, K 1, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, -* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat -from * once, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, -P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). <b>11th ROW</b>: -P 1, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, -<span class="pagenum" id="Page_6">[Pg 6]</span>right twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 13, -K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right -twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. -<b>12th ROW</b>: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, -K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, -P 3 tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, -K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). Repeat -from 1st to 12th row for pattern until -panel measures 64 inches, ending with 1st -pattern row, bind off.</p> - -<p><b>PANEL NO. 2</b> (Make 2)</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 seed sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p>Cast on 42 sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: * K 1, P 1, -repeat from * 4 times, P 1, K 2, P 2, K 2, -P 8, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 1, * P 1, K 1, -repeat from * 4 times. <b>2nd ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, -* K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, -P 2, slip next st on dpn and hold in front -of work, K next st, then K st from dpn -(left twist), P 2, slip next 4 sts on dpn, -hold in back of work, K next 4 sts, then -K 4 sts from dpn (cable twist), P 2, slip -next st on dpn, hold in back of work, K -next st, then K st from dpn (right twist), -P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 3 times, -K 1, P 1. <b>3rd ROW</b>: Repeat 1st row. <b>4th -ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * -3 times, K 1, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 8, P 2, -K 2, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from -last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. <b>5th ROW</b>: Repeat -1st row. <b>6th ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, -repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, left twist -over next 2 sts, P 2, K 8, P 2, right twist -over next 2 sts, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, -repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. <b>7th -ROW</b>: Repeat 1st row. <b>8th ROW</b>: Repeat -4th row. <b>9th ROW</b>: Repeat 1st row. <b>10th -ROW</b>: Repeat 6th row. <b>11th ROW</b>: Repeat -1st row. <b>12th ROW</b>: Repeat 4th row. <b>13th -ROW</b>: Repeat 1st row. <b>14th ROW</b>: Repeat -2nd row. <b>15th ROW</b>: Repeat 1st row. <b>16th -ROW</b>: Repeat 4th row. Repeat from 1st to -16th row for pattern until panel measures -64 inches, ending with 14th pattern row. -Bind off.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Block each strip to measurements. -Weave panels tog as follows: Weave -panel No. 1 to panel No. 2; weave free -edge of panel No. 2 to center panel; -weave free edge of center panel to panel -No. 2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to -panel No. 1.</p> - -<p><b>EDGE</b>: Attach yarn in any corner; working -along short side, * ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st -in next st, repeat from * to next corner; -working along long side, * ch 1, skip -1 row, sl st in next row, repeat from * -to next corner; complete remaining sides -in same manner, join. <b>2nd ROUND</b>: -* Ch 1, sl st in same space, repeat from * -twice, * ch 1, working in back loop of -sts, sl st in next ch 1, repeat from last * -to next corner, repeat from beg all around, -join, cut yarn.</p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp45" id="6" style="max-width: 41.3125em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/6.jpg" alt="Skein of yarn"> -</figure> - - -<p class="center"><b>KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS</b></p> - -<table class="autotable"> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">K</td> -<td class="tdl">Knit</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">P</td> -<td class="tdl">Purl</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">St(s)</td> -<td class="tdl">Stitch(es)</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">YO</td> -<td class="tdl">Yarn Over</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Dec.</td> -<td class="tdl">Decrease</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Inc.</td> -<td class="tdl">Increase</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Tog.</td> -<td class="tdl">Together</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Rnd.</td> -<td class="tdl">Round</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">P.s.s.o.</td> -<td class="tdl">Pass slip st over st</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">dpn</td> -<td class="tdl">Double pointed needle</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">K-O</td> -<td class="tdl">Do not work st, row or round</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Beg.</td> -<td class="tdl">Beginning</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Bet.</td> -<td class="tdl">Between</td> -</tr> -</table> - - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_7">[Pg 7]</span></p> - -<h3 class="hidden">Pillow 1</h3> -<figure class="figcenter illowp55" id="7-1" style="max-width: 41.6875em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/7-1.jpg" alt="Pillow 1"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Aran Pillow #1</em></p> - -<p><b>Approximate size</b>: 18 x 18 inches</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -3—70 yd. skeins Natural<br> -½ yd. Lining Material<br> -Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p>Cast on 71 sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: K 3, P 1, K 3, -P 1, K 1, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts -in 1 st), P 3 tog, repeat from * to within -last 10 sts, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1; -then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. <b>2nd ROW</b>: -P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 57, K 1, P 3, K 1, -P 3. <b>3rd ROW</b>: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, -* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat -from * to within last 12 sts, P 3 tog, -K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. <b>4th ROW</b>: P 3, -K 1, P 3, K 1, P 55, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. -Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until section -measures 18 inches. Bind off.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Block section. Cut lining ½ -inch larger than knitted section. Sew 3 -sides. Fill with kapok or shredded foam -rubber. Sew opening closed. Sew knitted -section in position.</p> - -<h3 class="hidden">Pillow 2</h3> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp55" id="7-2" style="max-width: 40.4375em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/7-2.jpg" alt="Pillow 2"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Aran Pillow #2</em></p> - -<p><b>APPROXIMATE SIZE</b>: 18 x 19 inches</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -4—70 yd. skeins Natural<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p>1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 4 sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p>Cast on 72 sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: K 2, * P 2nd -st, leave on needle, P next st and sl both -sts off needle (P cross st), repeat from * -4 times, K 1 (this completes P cross st -section), P 2, K 11, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, -P 2, K 11, P 2, work P cross st over -next 11 sts, K 2. <b>2nd ROW</b>: P 2, * K 2nd -st from back and leave st on needle, K -skipped st in usual manner and sl both sts -off needle (K cross st), repeat from * 4 -times, K 1 (this completes K cross st section), -K 2, P 3, work 5 sts in next st as -follows: K 1, YO, K 1, YO, K 1; P 3, work -5 sts in next st as before, P 3, K 2, P 2, -sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in front of -work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl next -3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, -K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 3,</p> -<p>5 sts in next st as before, P 3, 5 sts in -next st, P 3, K 2, work K cross st over -next 11 sts, P 2. <b>3rd ROW</b>: K 2, P cross -st over 11 sts, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, -K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, P 5, -K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, -K 2. <b>4th ROW</b>: P 2, K cross st over next -11 sts, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, -P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, -P 3, K 2, K cross st over next 11 sts, -P 2. <b>5th ROW</b>: K 2, P cross st over next -11 sts, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., -K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, -K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, -p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, -P 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. -<b>6th ROW</b>: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, -K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, P 2, -sl 3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, -K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl 3 sts to -dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then -K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in -next st, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, -P 2. <b>7th ROW</b>: K 2, P cross st over 11 -sts, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, -K 2, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, P cross -st over 11 sts, K 2. <b>8th ROW</b>: P 2, K -cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, -K 2, P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, -K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. <b>9th ROW</b>: -K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, -sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, -K 2, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., -K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. -Repeat 2nd through 9th rows for pattern -until pillow section measures 19 inches -ending with last pattern row. Bind off.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Block and steam to measure. -Complete lining same as pillow No. 1 on -page <a href="#Page_7">7</a>.</p> - - -<div class="chapter"> -<h3 class="hidden">Pillow 3</h3> -</div> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp55" id="28-2" style="max-width: 46em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/28-2.jpg" alt="Pillow 3"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Aran Pillow #3</em></p> - -<p><b>Approximate size</b>: 12 x 18 inches</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -2—70 yd. skeins Natural<br> -½ yd. Lining Material<br> -Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p>Cast on 45 sts. Work same as center panel -of Aran Afghan (page <a href="#Page_4">4</a>) until section is -18 inches long, ending with 1st pattern -row. Bind off.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Same as Pillow No. 1. See -page <a href="#Page_7">7</a>.</p> - - -<div class="chapter"> -<h3 class="hidden">Pillow 4</h3> -</div> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp55" id="29" style="max-width: 40.9375em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/29.jpg" alt="Pillow 4"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Aran Pillow #4</em></p> - -<p><b>Approximate Size</b>: 16 x 16 inches</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -3—70 yd. skeins Natural<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p>1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 5 sts = 1 inch (unblocked) -<span style="margin-left: 4.5em;">4 sts = 1 inch (blocked)</span><br> - -<p>Cast on 64 sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: K 1, * YO, -K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1, -P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, -yarn to back, sl 1 as to P, P 3, place -next 3 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, -K next 3 sts, then K the sts from dpn -(cable twist over 6 sts), P 3, keeping yarn -to back sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, -sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, -K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1. <b>2nd ROW</b>: -P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st -as if to P, drop YO, P 4, keeping yarn to -front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, -repeat from * twice, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 3, -P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, -P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st -as if to P, drop YO, P 4, keeping yarn to -front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, -repeat from * twice, P 1. <b>3rd ROW</b>: K 1, -* sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, -K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl -next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, -K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat -from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl -next st as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 -as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, -sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 -as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next st on -dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, -then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on dpn, -hold in back of work, K next st, then K -sts from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1. -<b>4th ROW</b>: P 20, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, -P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 20. -<b>5th ROW</b>: K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, -repeat from * twice ending last repeat -with K 4; then P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if -to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, -K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, -P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, -K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, repeat from * -twice ending last repeat with K 4. <b>6th -ROW</b>: P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl -next st as if to P, drop YO, sl next st as -if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from * twice -ending last repeat with P 3; then K 1, P 1, -K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, -K 1, P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl 1 -as if to P, drop YO, sl 1 as if to P, drop -YO, P 4, repeat from * twice ending last -repeat with P 3. <b>7th ROW</b>: K 1, * sl next -2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K -next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st -on dpn, hold in front of work, K next -2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat from * -twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if -to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, -P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if -to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, -P 1, K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold -in back of work, K next st, then K sts from -dpn, sl next st on dpn, hold in front of -work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, -repeat from * twice, K 1. <b>8th ROW</b>: Repeat -4th row. Then repeat from 1st to 8th -rows for pattern until work measures 16 -inches<span class="pagenum" id="Page_8">[Pg 8]</span> from beg, ending with 8th row of -pattern. Bind off in pattern omitting the -YO’s.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Work same as pillow No. 1, -page <a href="#Page_7">7</a>.</p> - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="hidden">By the He Sea</h2> -</div> - -<h3 class="hidden">SLIP OVER</h3> - -<p class="center fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>By the He Sea</em></p> - -<figure class="figleft illowp45" id="16-1" style="max-width: 47.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/16-1.jpg" alt="Slipover"> -</figure> - -<br> -<p class="center"><b>SLIP OVER</b></p> - -<p><b>SIZES</b>: Small, Medium, Large</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -4 (5, 5)—70 Yd. skeins Spice<br> -5 (6, 6)—70 Yd. skeins White<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p>Directions are given for Small size. -Changes for Medium and Large sizes are -given in parentheses.</p> - -<p><b>MEASUREMENTS</b>: Width across front or -back at underarm: 21″, 22½″, 23½″.</p> - -<p><b>BACK</b>: With Spice, cast on 42 (45, 48) sts. -(Work in stripes of 6 rows Spice and -4 rows White.)</p> - -<p>Starting with a P row work in stockinette -st (P 1 row, K 1 row) inc 2 sts at the -beg and end of every K row 5 times, 62 -(65, 68) sts. Work even until there are -9 complete White stripes. Work 1 row -Spice. <b>SHAPE ARMHOLES</b>: Bind off 4 sts -at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at beg -of next 3 rows (this completes Spice -stripe), cut Spice. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Attach -White and use for entire yoke. Dec 1 st -at beg of row. <b>NEXT 2 ROWS</b>: Dec 1 st -at beg of each row. Work even until armholes -measure 9 (9½, 10) inches. <b>SHAPE -SHOULDERS AND NECK</b>: Bind off 7 (8, 8) -sts, work across 9 (9, 10) sts and place -on holder. Bind off next 16 (17, 18) sts -for neck, work across remaining 16 (17, -18) sts. Working one shoulder at a time, -bind off 7 (8, 8) sts, work across. <b>NEXT -ROW</b>: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work across. -Bind off remaining 8 (8, 9) sts. Attach -yarn at neck edge, dec 1 st, work across -row. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Bind off remaining sts. -<b>FRONT</b>: Work same as back until armholes -measure 5¼ (5½, 6) inches. <b>SHAPE -NECK</b>: Work across 18 (19, 20) sts and -place on holder, bind off next 12 (13, 14) -sts for neck, work across remaining 18 -(19, 20) sts. Working 1 shoulder at a time, -dec 1 st at neck every other row twice; -16 (17, 18) sts. Work even until armhole -measures same as back. <b>SHAPE SHOULDER</b>: -Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts at armhole -edge, work across. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Dec 1 st -at neck edge, work across. Bind off remaining -stitches. Work other shoulder to -correspond.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Steam and block sections. -Weave 1 shoulder seam. With wrong side -facing, attach White at neck opening, pick -up and K 1 st in each st all around -neck. K 1 row, bind off loosely. Weave -other shoulder. With White and wrong -side facing, work edge around each armhole -same as neck. Weave 1 side seam. -With White and wrong side facing, attach -yarn at opening and complete lower edge -same as neck. Weave other side seam. -Turn all edges to right side and tack in -place. Steam edges.</p> - -<div class="chapter"> -<h3 class="hidden">Laced Tank Top</h3> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp45" id="16-2" style="max-width: 43em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/16-2.jpg" alt="Laced Tank Top"> -</figure> - -<br> -<p class="center"><b>LACED TANK TOP</b></p> - -<p><b>SIZES</b>: Small, Medium, Large</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -4 (4, 5)—70 yd. skeins Bongo—Color B<br> -3 (3, 3)—70 yd. skeins Orange—Color C<br> -2 (2, 3)—70 yd. skeins Antique—Color A<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p>Plastic Crochet Hook Size H</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p><b>MEASUREMENTS</b>: Width across front or -back at underarm: 20″, 21″, 22″ (each -section)</p> - -<p>Directions are given for small size. Changes -for medium and large sizes are given in -parentheses.</p> - -<p><b>NOTE</b>: When changing colors always pick -up yarn from under 1st color thus crossing -yarn to prevent a hole.</p> - -<p><b>BACK</b>: With color A, cast on 40 (44, 48) -sts. K 3 rows. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: With Color A -K 4 (border), with color B, K 32 (36, 40) -sts, attach another skein of color A (for -other border), K 4. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: K 4 color -A, P 32 (36, 40) color B, K 4 color A. -<b>NEXT ROW</b>: K 4 color A, with color B inc -1 st in next st (to inc: K 1 in usual manner, -then K in back of same K st), K to -within last st of color B; inc as follows: -K 1 st in row below, K last st (the inc on -right will slant to right, the inc on left -will slant left), K 4 color A. Repeat -last 2 rows until there are 56 (60, 64) -color B sts. <b>NEXT 2 ROWS</b>: K 2 border -sts tog at each end before and after -color B. Continue in established pattern -having only 2 A border sts at each -end until section measures 10 inches -above lower border ending on wrong side, -cut color B. <b>NEXT 4 ROWS</b>: With color -A K across all sts. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: K 2 color A, -attach color C and K to within 2 sts, K 2 -color A. Continue in established border sts -and stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 10 -inches, ending on wrong side, cut color C. -<b>NEXT 3 ROWS</b>: With color A K across all -sts. <b>ARMHOLE SHAPING</b>: Bind off 4 sts at -beg of next row, K across row. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: -Bind off 4 sts, K 4 sts (border), attach -color B, K 44 (48, 52) sts, attach color A, -K 4 sts (border); 52 (56, 60) sts on needle. -<b>NEXT ROW</b>: K 4 color A, P 44 (48, 52) -sts color B, K 4 color A. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: -(Dec): K 4, K 2 tog, K to within last 6 -sts, K 2 tog, K 4; (50, 54, 58 sts). Repeat -last 2 rows twice; 46 (50, 54) sts. Work -even in established colors until armhole -measures 9 (9½, 10) inches from 1st armhole -bind off, ending on wrong side of -work. <b>SHAPE SHOULDER</b>: Work across 12 -(12, 12) sts, turn; work back. Repeat last -2 rows once. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Bind off 6 sts in -matching colors, cut A, K to end of row. -<b>NEXT ROW</b>: P 6, bind off. <b>NECK BAND</b>: -With right side facing, attach color A and -K across row to within last 12 sts (all -sizes), turn. <b>NEXT 5 ROWS</b>: K across -these neck sts only, bind off, cut A. -<b>2nd SHOULDER</b>: Attach color B in 1st st -of other shoulder and work to correspond, -reversing shaping. With blunt needle, -weave neck band at each side to shoulder -edges.</p> - -<p><b>FRONT</b>: Work same as back to armhole -shaping, ending with 3 rows of color A.</p> - -<p><b>ARMHOLE SHAPING</b>: Bind off 4 sts at beg -of next row, K to end of row. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: -Bind off 4 sts, K 4 color A, K 20 (22, 24) -color B, attach A and K 2 for center -border. Leave remaining sts on needle to -be worked later, turn. Working in established -colors, dec 1 st at armhole edge -every other row same as back; at the -same time work 1st eyelet for front lacing -on 5th row (eyelet: Work across row to -within last 4 sts of center, K 2 tog, YO, -K 2). Work 2 more eyelets in same manner -every 2 inches. Work even until section -measures 6 inches from 1st armhole bind -off, ending on wrong side. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: K 4 -color A, K 11 color B (all sizes), cut color A. -At center, attach color A to color B and -work remaining 8 (10, 12) sts of neck band -and border, ending at front edge. <b>NEXT -ROW</b>: K across 8 (10, 12) color A sts, -with color B, P 2 tog, P across to border, -K 4. Repeat last 2 rows twice; at the -same time when there are 3 ridges at -neck edge bind off 4 (6, 8) sts at neck -edge. Then work 4 border sts at each end -with color A and 8 center sts in color B. -Work in established pattern until armhole -measures same as back. <b>SHAPE -SHOULDERS</b>: With matching colors, bind -off 8 sts at beg of armhole edge, turn. -Attach color A at center front and work -other side to correspond reversing shaping -and eyelets. <b>FINISHING</b>: Block each section -to size. Weave shoulder and side -seams matching stripes. With color C -make a chain about 30 inches long and -lace through eyelets as illustrated.</p> - - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="hidden">Ripple Poncho</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp85" id="9" style="max-width: 44.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/9.jpg" alt="Three men"> -</figure> - -<br> -<p class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Ripple Poncho</em></p> - -<p>One size fits all</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -1—180 yd. skein each of any 5 colors or<br> -3—70 yd. skeins each of any 5 colors<br> -</p> - -<p>Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY -SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 2 sts = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch</p> - -<p><b>1st ROW</b>: With Rust ch 119, s c in 2nd -st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next -5 sts, * 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of -the next 6 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in each -of the next 6 sts, repeat from * 6 times, -3 s c in next st, 1 s c in remaining 6 sts, -ch 1 to turn all rows. <b>2nd ROW</b>: Working -in back loop of all sts throughout skip -1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, -* 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next -6 s c, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the -next 6 s c, repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c -in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 s c, -skip 1 s c, working in both loops of st, -1 s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat last -row throughout working 2 rows each Rust, -Brown, Bongo, Antique and Yellow, cutting -all colors at end of each 2nd row. (When -changing colors always complete last half -of st with next color). Repeat last 10 rows -once more (20 rows in all).</p> - -<p><b>NECK OPENING</b>: Work in established pattern -and colors across 4 points only, ch 1, -turn. Work across these 4 points for 20 -rows. Attach yarn at center and work -across the remaining 4 points in same -manner until there are 20 rows; then -work across all 8 points for 20 more rows -in colors as established, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>COLLAR</b>: Attach Yellow at neck edge in last -of short rows, work 1 s c in each row -increasing 1 st every 4th row (50 s c) -around neck, join and ch 1 to turn each -row. Working in back loop of remaining -sts work 2 rows Yellow, 2 rows Antique, -2 rows Bongo, and 2 rows Brown, join, -cut yarn.</p> - - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="hidden">Cute boot</h2> -<h3 class="hidden">Crocheted</h3> -</div> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_10">[Pg 10]</span></p> - -<figure class="figleft illowp45" id="10" style="max-width: 42.25em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/10.jpg" alt="Cute boot"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200"><em>Cute Boot</em></p> - -<p class="center fs120"><em>Crocheted</em></p> - -<p><b>SIZES</b>: Small, Medium, Large</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -2—70 yd. skeins each White and Red<br> -</p> - -<p>Plastic Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY -SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 7 sc = 2 inches</p> - -<p>Directions are given for small size. -Changes for medium and large sizes are -given in parentheses.</p> - -<p><b>SOLE</b>: With Red, ch 16 (20, 24), work 3 -sdc in 2nd st from hook (sdc: yo, insert -in st, pull through and work off all loops -at one time), 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in -each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc -in next st, 3 sdc in last st; working on -other side of ch, 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc -in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc -in next st, join. <b>2nd ROUND</b>: Ch 2, sdc -in same space, 3 sdc in next sdc, 2 sdc -in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each -of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in -each of the next 2 sts, 3 sdc in next st, -2 sdc in next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the -next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in remaining -sts, join. <b>3rd ROUND</b>: Ch 2, 2 d c in each -of next 2 sts, 3 d c in next st, 2 d c in -each of the next 2 sts, 1 d c in each of -the next 7 (9, 11) sts, 1 s c in each of -the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 2 s c in each -of the next 2 sts, 3 s c in next st, 2 s c -in each of the next 2 sts, 1 s c in each -of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 1 d c in each -of the rem sts, join, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>UPPER SECTION</b>: With right side of sole -toward you, attach White in 4th st from -center of toe, working in back loop of -sts only work 1 s c in each st all around -leaving 7 sts free at center of toe, ch 1, -turn. <b>2nd ROW</b>: Working in both loops of -sts work 1 s c in each s c, ch 1, turn. -<b>3rd ROW</b>: Skip 1 s c, work in s c dec 3 -sts evenly spaced at heel and omitting -the last s c, ch 1, turn. <b>4th ROW</b>: Work -in s c dec 1st and last st at each side -of toe, ch 1, turn. <b>5th ROW</b>: Work 1 s c -in each s c, work 1 s c on side of next -4 rows, working all around toe of boot, -1 s c in both loops of 7 free sts of toe, -1 s c on side of next 4 rows, join in 1st -s c, ch 1, turn. <b>6th ROW</b>: Skip 1st s c, -work in s c dec 2 sts at center of toe, -join, cut yarn, turn. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Attach -yarn in 9 (11, 13) st from joining and -work to corresponding st on other side; -31 (35, 39) sts, ch 1, turn. Continue in -rows of s c skipping the 1st and last s c -at each end in every row until 19 (23, 27) -sts remain. Work 6 more rows even, cut -yarn.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: With right side facing attach -Red at top of boot, work 3 s c in 1st st, -1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 1 s c -in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working -over the s c and into the row below, 1 s c -in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in -each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts working into -row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 -(3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) -sts working into row below, 1 s c in each -of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 3 s c in corner st; -then work s c all around dec 2 sts in -center of toe, join, ch 1, turn. <b>2nd ROW</b>: -S c in 1st s c, * ch 3, s c in same -space, 1 s c in each of the next 3 sts, -repeat from * to the st before center -of toe, s c in next st, ch 3, s c in center -of toe, 1 s c in each of the next 5 sts, then -repeat between *’s all around, join, cut yarn. -<b>TIES</b>: With White work a 40 inch ch, cut -yarn. Pull ch through loop at center of -toe and lace boot as illustrated. Finish -other boot in same manner. <b>TASSEL</b>: -Wind White 5 times over a 1 inch cardboard, -tie one end, cut other end. Fold -cut ends tog, then tie again about ¼ -inch below 1st tying. Work 4 tassels and -attach to ends of laces.</p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp65" id="32" style="max-width: 61.75em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/32.jpg" alt="Butterflies and boot"> -</figure> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_11">[Pg 11]</span></p> - -<h3 class="hidden">Knitted</h3> - -<figure class="figright illowp45" id="11" style="max-width: 38.6875em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/11.jpg" alt="Boot with pompon"> -</figure> - -<p class="center fs120"><em>Knitted</em></p> - -<p><b>SIZES</b>: Small to Medium; Medium to Large</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -2—70 yd. skeins each Black and White<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW -Plastic Crochet Hook Size I</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 7 sts: 2 inches</p> - -<p>Directions are given for Small to Medium -size. Changes for Medium to Large size -are given in parentheses.</p> - -<p><b>TOP SECTION</b>: Starting at toe, with -White cast on 5 sts (both sizes). <b>1st ROW</b>: -K across row. <b>2nd ROW</b>: K 2, P 1 (center -st), K 2. <b>3rd ROW</b>: K 1, inc in next st, -K 1 (center st), inc in next st, K 1. <b>4th -ROW</b>: K 3, P 1, K 3. <b>5th ROW</b>: K across -row inc 1 st before and after center st. -<b>6th ROW</b>: K 4, P 1, K 4. Repeat last -2 rows always inc 1 st before and after -center st on 1st row and always P center -st on 2nd row until there are 23 (27) -sts on needle, ending on wrong side. -Work 4 more rows even as established (both -sizes). <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Work across 11 (13) -sts, place next 12 (14) sts on st holder, -cast on 10 (12) sts; 21 (25) sts. <b>NEXT -15 (19) ROWS</b>: K across each row. <b>NEXT -SHORT ROW</b>: (Inc row): K across 10 sts -(both sizes), turn. NEXT SHORT ROW: -(inc row): K across these 10 sts. (These -2 short rows inc the length.) <b>NEXT 4 -ROWS</b>: K across all sts. <b>NEXT 2 ROWS</b>: -Repeat 2 short inc rows. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: -Dec 1 st at beg of row, work across remaining -sts. Bind off. Place sts from -holder on needle; on free needle cast on -10 (12) sts, then K center st and next -st tog, K across remaining sts. <b>NEXT 18 -ROWS</b>: K across each row. Then repeat -from 1st inc row of 1st section to last -row. Bind off.</p> - -<p><b>SOLE</b>: With Black, cast on 4 sts. Starting -at heel work in garter st (K each row). -<b>1st ROW</b>: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. -<b>2nd ROW</b>: K across row. Repeat 1st and -2nd rows until there are 8 (10) sts on -needle. <b>NEXT 27 (31) ROWS</b>: K across -each row. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Inc 1 st at beg and -end of row. <b>NEXT 21 (25) ROWS</b>: K -across each row. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Dec 1 st -at beg and end of row. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: K -across row. Repeat last 2 rows twice. -Bind off.</p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp20" id="11-2" style="max-width: 25.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/11-2.jpg" alt="Butterfly"> -</figure> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Sew back seam of boot tog. -Insert sole section and sew in position.</p> - -<p><b>POMPON</b>: (Make 2): Wind Black 150 times -over a 2 inch cardboard. Tie one end, -cut other end. Trim into shape and sew -in position.</p> - -<p><b>EYELETS</b>: With right side facing, attach -yarn at top of boot, * ch 2, skip 2 sts, -sl st in next 2 sts, repeat from * all around -front of boot, cut yarn. <b>LACING</b>: Work -a ch 18 inches long and lace through -eyelets.</p> - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="hidden">Brunch or Lunch</h2> -</div> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_12">[Pg 12]</span></p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp65" id="12" style="max-width: 62.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/12.jpg" alt="Two butterflies"> -</figure> - -<p class="center fs200" style="color:pink;"><em>Brunch or Lunch</em></p> - -<figure class="figright illowp55" id="13" style="max-width: 56.8125em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/13.jpg" alt="Table placemat and coaster"> -</figure> - -<br> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -9—70 yd. skeins White<br> -2—70 yd. skeins each Dk. Green and<br> -Lt. Rose (will make 4 mats and 4 coasters)<br> -</p> - -<p>Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY -SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p> -<b>GAUGE</b>: 8 sts = 2 inches<br> -<span style="margin-left: 4.5em;">3 rows = 1 inch</span><br> -</p> - -<p> -<b>APPROXIMATE SIZE</b>:<br> -Mat: 14″ x 18″<br> -Coaster: 5″ x 5″<br> -</p> - - -<p>MAT</p> - -<p>With White ch 44, s c in 2nd st from -hook, * ch 1, skip next st of ch, s c in -next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to -turn all rows. <b>2nd ROW</b>: S c in 1st s c, -* working over next ch 1, s c in skipped -st of starting ch pulling st up to level of -row being worked (long s c), s c in next -s c, repeat from * across row. <b>3rd ROW</b>: -S c in 1st s c, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c -in next s c, repeat from * across row. -<b>4th ROW</b>: S c in 1st s c, * working over -ch 1, long s c in skipped s c of row -below, s c in next s c, repeat from * -across row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 16 -times, cut yarn (36 rows). <b>EDGE</b>: With -wrong side of last row toward you, -attach Lt. Rose in last st, ch 3, 6 d c in -same st (corner shell); working down side -of mat, * skip next 2 rows, sl st on side -of next row, skip next 2 rows, 5 d c in -next row (shell), repeat from * to 3rd -row before next corner, 7 d c in base of -corner st; working on opposite side of -starting ch, * skip next 2 sts, sl st in -next st, skip next 2 sts, 5 d c in next -st, repeat from * across row; work remaining -sides and corners to correspond, -join, do not turn, cut yarn. <b>2nd ROW</b>: -Attach Dk. Green in center d c of last -5 d c shell, 3 d c in same space where -next sl st was worked pulling sts up to -level of shell, skip 1 d c of corner shell, -* sl st in back loop of next d c, sl st in -front loop of next d c, repeat from * -once, sl st in back loop of next d c, -* 3 d c in same st where next sl st was -worked, sl st in center d c of next shell, -repeat from last * to shell before next -corner, continue all around in same manner, -join, cut yarn.</p> - - -<p>COASTER</p> - -<p>With White ch 8, work same as mat for -8 rows, cut yarn, do not turn. <b>EDGE</b>: -Attach Lt. Rose in 1st st, 7 d c shell -in same space, skip next 3 sts, sl st in -next st, 7 d c shell in last st, working -down side, sl st in space between 4th -and 5th rows, 7 d c shell in next corner -st, work remaining sides and corners to -correspond, join, cut yarn. <b>2nd ROW</b>: -Attach Dk. Green in same space with any -sl st, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip -1 d c of next shell, work sl sts across -7 d c shell same as mat, 3 d c in same -space where next sl st was worked, continue -all around in same manner, join, -cut yarn.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_13">[Pg 13]</span></p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp45" id="76" style="max-width: 41.3125em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/6.jpg" alt="Skein of yarn"> -</figure> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_14">[Pg 14]</span></p> - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="hidden">A Poodle Boodle</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp65" id="14" style="max-width: 62.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/14.jpg" alt="Three knit poodles"> -</figure> - -<p class="center fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>A Poodle Boodle</em></p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -1—70 yd. skein White for mini size;<br> -2—70 yd. skeins for medium size and<br> -3—70 yd. skeins for large size<br> -</p> - -<p>Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY -SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p> -Scrap Black yarn; scrap Red felt; ¾ yd. narrow ribbon<br> -</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_15">[Pg 15]</span></p> - - -<p>MINI</p> - -<p><b>BODY</b>: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, -(counts as 1 d c), 14 d c in ring, join in -top of ch 3. <b>2nd ROUND</b>: Ch 2, working -in back loop of sts only work 1 sdc in -each st (sdc: yo hook, insert in st, pull -through, yo and work off all loops at one -time), join in top of ch 2. Repeat last -round 6 times, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>TOP</b>: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 8 d c -in ring, join. <b>2nd ROUND</b>: Ch 2, 1 sdc in -each st, join. <b>3rd ROUND</b>: Repeat last -round. <b>4th ROUND</b>: Ch 2, 2 sdc in each st, -join. <b>5th ROUND</b>: 1 sdc in each st, join, -cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>POMPONS</b>: Work 8. Wind yarn 20 times -over a 1 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, -tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into -shape. Tie pompons in position as illustrated: -<b>EYES</b>: Wind a scrap of Black yarn -4 times over index finger, cut yarn, slip -off finger, tie in center and attach in -place. <b>MOUTH</b>: Cut 2 sections of red felt; -each section ⅝ x ⅜ inches. Round edges -of one side. Overcast 2 sections tog and -sew in place. Finish with ribbons.</p> - - -<p>MEDIUM</p> - -<p><b>BODY</b>: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work -11 d c in ring. <b>2nd ROUND</b>: Working in -back loop of sts throughout work 2 sdc -in each st. <b>3rd ROUND</b>: Work 1 sdc in -each st, join. <b>NEXT 10 ROUNDS</b>: Repeat -last round, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>TOP</b>: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work -11 d c in ring. <b>NEXT 5 ROUNDS</b>: 1 sdc in -each st. <b>NEXT ROUND</b>: 2 d c in each st. -<b>NEXT 2 ROUNDS</b>: 1 sdc in each st, cut -yarn. <b>MOUTH</b>: Cut 2 sections red felt ¾ x -½ inch. Round edges of one side and overcast -tog. Sew in place. Work eyes and -finish with ribbons same as small size.</p> - -<p><b>POMPONS</b>: Work 8. Wind yarn 30 times -over 1½ inch cardboard and finish same -as mini size.</p> - - -<p>LARGE</p> - -<p><b>BODY</b>: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, -work 15 more d c in ring (16 d c), join. -<b>2nd ROUND</b>: Working in back loop of sts -only throughout d c in same space, 2 d c -in each st (32 d c). <b>NEXT ROUND</b>: Do not -join this or following rounds, place marker -at beg of each round. Work 1 sdc in each -st. Repeat last round 16 times, s c in next -2 sts, sl st in next st, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>TOP</b>: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, 11 -d c in ring, place a marker. <b>2nd ROUND</b>: -1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 4 -times. <b>NEXT 2 ROUNDS</b>: 2 sdc in each st. -<b>NEXT ROUND</b>: 1 sdc in each st, sl st in -next st, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>POMPONS</b>: Work 8. Wind yarn 55 times -over a 3 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, -tie in center, cut both ends. Trim -into shape and attach in position as -illustrated. <b>MOUTH</b>: Cut 2 sections red -felt each 1¾ x ¾ inch. Round edges of -one side. Overcast the 2 sections tog and -sew in place. <b>EYES</b>: Wind a scrap of black -yarn 6 times over index finger, slip off -finger, tie in center and attach in position. -Work other eye to correspond and finish -with ribbons as illustrated.</p> - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_18">[Pg 18]</span></p> -<h2 class="hidden">Showman Snowman</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp45" id="18" style="max-width: 37.375em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/18.jpg" alt="Knit snowman"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Showman<br> -<span style="color:black;"> Snowman</span></em></p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -2—70 yd. skeins White<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p>1 rubber ball—7 inch in diameter; 1 rubber -ball—5½ inch in diameter; scraps -Black felt; ¼ yd. Red ribbon</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 4 sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p><b>BODY</b>: Make 2. Cast on 9 sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: -K 1, P 1 in each st (18 sts). <b>2nd and ALL -EVEN ROWS</b>: P across. <b>3rd ROW</b>: Inc (K 1, -P 1) in every other st. <b>5th ROW</b>: Inc in -every 3rd st. <b>7th ROW</b>: Inc in every 4th st. -<b>9th ROW</b>: Inc in every 5th st. <b>11th ROW</b>: -Inc in every 6th st. <b>13th ROW</b>: Inc in every -7th st. <b>15th ROW</b>: K across. <b>16th ROW</b>: -P across, bind off.</p> - -<p><b>HEAD</b>: Work 2. Work 1st 10 rows same as -body section, bind off. <b>FINISHING</b>: Steam -sections. Seam body and head sections tog -to have each section form circles. Weave 2 -body sections tog taking up front of bound -off sts and leaving an opening to insert -large ball. Insert ball and weave opening -closed. Finish head sections in same manner. -Sew head and body sections tog. Cut -circles from Black felt for buttons and eyes. -Glue or sew in place. Cut nose and mouth -as illustrated from Black felt and glue in -place. <b>STAND</b>: Cut 18 strands ½ yd. long. -Braid. Form circle with braid and sew in -place under body section.</p> - -<p><b>HAT</b>: Cut a section of Black felt 6½ x 8 -inches. Fold the 2-6½ inch ends tog and -pin together. Place a marker 1 inch up on -each side, then place a 2nd marker 1¼ -inches in from 1st marker at each side -edge. Mark center on fold, then place a -marker 2½ inches from this marker. Then -cut away from last marker to the 1¼ inch -marker. Overcast the side edges closed -leaving an opening to sew in place to top -of head. Tie ribbon in place for scarf.</p> - - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_19">[Pg 19]</span></p> -<h2 class="hidden">Love Game</h2> -<h3 class="hidden">Tennis Racket Cover</h3> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp45" id="19" style="max-width: 21.25em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/19.jpg" alt="Woman with knit tennis racket cover"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Love<br> - Game</em></p> - -<p class="center fs120"><em>Tennis Racket Cover</em></p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -3—70 Yd. skeins Red<br> -1—70 Yd. skein White<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p>Plastic Crochet Hook Size H</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 7 sts = 2 inches</p> - -<p>With Red, cast on 29 sts, work in stockinette -st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 3½ inches, -then inc 1 st each end of row every -1¼ inches 4 times. Work even until -there are 66 rows from beg; then dec 1 -st at beg of each row 6 times. Then dec 2 -sts at beg of each row 4 times. Bind off -remaining sts. Work another section in -same manner.</p> - -<p><b>EMBROIDERY</b>: With White embroider as -illustrated. See chart on page <a href="#Page_20">20</a>.</p> - -<p><b>LETTERS</b>: With White, work a chain long -enough for desired letters. Work a sl st -in back loops of each ch, cut yarn. Pin -and tack in place as illustrated.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Block sections. Sew sections -tog leaving cast on edges free.</p> - -<p><b>BEADING</b>: With Red, attach yarn on wrong -side of work at side seam about 1½ -inches above cast on edge, * ch 6, skip -3 sts and 3 rows above, sl st through -next st, ch 6, skip 3 sts and 3 rows -below, sl st in next st, repeat from * all -around, join, cut yarn. Work a chain 24 -inches long. Lace chain through beading.</p> - -<hr class="blank"> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_20">[Pg 20]</span></p> - -<figure class="figright illowp45" id="31" style="max-width: 29.4375em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/31.jpg" alt="Closeup of material"> -</figure> - -<br> -<p class="center"> -Chart for Embroidery of<br> -<b>TENNIS RACKET COVER</b><br> -</p> - - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="hidden">Flower Bower Power</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp65" id="20" style="max-width: 62.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/20.jpg" alt="Three butterflies"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200"><em>Flower<br> - Bower<br> - Power</em></p> - -<figure class="figright illowp55" id="21" style="max-width: 43.875em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/21.jpg" alt="Toilet seat cover and mat"> -</figure> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -14—70 yd. skeins White for entire set or<br> -<span style="margin-left: 0.5em;">2—70 yd. skeins White for Topper</span><br> -<span style="margin-left: 0.5em;">3—70 yd. skeins White for Seat Cover</span><br> -10—70 yd. skeins White for Rug and<br> -<span style="margin-left: 0.5em;">1 each—70 yd. skeins Watermelon, Orange and Jade for entire set</span><br> -</p> - -<p> -<b>STAR MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD</b><br> -1 Spool<br> -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. 14 inch Knitting Needles No. 7 OR -ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.</p> - -<p>Aluminum Crochet Hook Size I</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: No. 9 Needles: 7 sts = 2 inches -<span style="margin-left: 4.5em;">No. 7 needles: 4 sts = 1 inch</span><br> - - -<h3>SEAT COVER</h3> - -<p>With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 18 -sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: K across row. <b>2nd and 3rd -ROWS</b>: Inc 1 st at beg and end of each -row. Repeat 1st to 3rd rows 5 times. -<b>NEXT 7 ROWS</b>: K across each row. <b>NEXT -ROW</b>: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row -(44 sts). <b>NEXT 34 ROWS</b>: K across each -row. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: Dec 1 st at beg and end -of row. <b>NEXT 6 ROWS</b>: K across each row. -Repeat last 7 rows once (40 sts). <b>NEXT -ROW</b>: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. -<b>NEXT 3 ROWS</b>: K across each row. Repeat -last 4 rows 3 times (32 sts). <b>NEXT ROW</b>: -Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. <b>NEXT -ROW</b>: K across row. Repeat last 2 rows -once. <b>NEXT 7 ROWS</b>: Dec 1 st at beg and -end of each row (14 sts). Bind off.</p> - -<p><b>FACING</b>: Cast on 3 sts. <b>1st 3 ROWS</b>: Work -in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) inc -1 st at beg and end of each row. <b>4th ROW</b>: -Inc 1 st at beg of row, YO, K 2 tog -(beading), K 2, K 2 tog. <b>5th ROW</b>: P across -all sts working the YO as a st. Repeat -4th and 5th rows until strip is about 1½ -inches less than necessary to fit from beg -of cast on sts around cover to end of cast -on sts. <b>NEXT 2 ROWS</b>: Continue in stockinette -st, dec 1 st at beg and end of each -row. Bind off. Sew to edge of cover having -beading to inner edge. <b>CORD</b>: Work a ch -54 inches, cut yarn. Lace through beading. -<b>TRIM</b>: <b>LARGE FLOWER</b>: With Watermelon -ch 19, sl st in 1st st of ch, ch 12, sl -st in same st, * ch 18, sl st in same st, -ch 12, sl st in same st, repeat from * -<span class="pagenum" id="Page_22">[Pg 22]</span>3 times, cut yarn. <b>SMALL FLOWER</b>: With -Orange ch 13, sl st in 1st st of ch, ch 8, -sl st in same st, * ch 12, sl st in same -st, ch 8, sl st in same st, repeat from * -3 times, cut yarn. <b>STEMS</b>: With Jade ch -15, cut yarn. Work another ch having 11 -sts, cut yarn. <b>LEAVES</b>: (Make 5): Ch 10, sl -st in 1st st of ch, cut yarn. With “<b>STAR</b>” -<b>MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD</b> sew flowers, -stems and leaves in position as illustrated. -With Jade embroider French Knots -(7 times around needle) in center of each -flower.</p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp45" id="22" style="max-width: 46.625em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/22.jpg" alt="Seat Cover"> -</figure> - - -<h3>TISSUE TOPPER</h3> - -<p>With White and No. 9 needles, cast on -6 sts. <b>1st AND ALL ODD ROWS</b>: K across -each row. <b>2nd ROW</b>: Inc in each st. <b>4th -ROW</b>: K 1, inc in next st, repeat from -beg across row. <b>6th ROW</b>: K 2, inc in next -st, repeat from beg across row. <b>8th ROW</b>: -K 3, inc in next st, repeat from beg across -row. Continue working in same manner -always having 1 more st before inc in the -even numbered rows until there are 48 -sts on needle. <b>NEXT 28 ROWS</b>: K across -each row. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: K 1, inc in next st, -repeat from beg across row. <b>NEXT 10 -ROWS</b>: K across each row. Bind off loosely. -<b>FINISHING</b>: Sew side seam. Make 1 large -Watermelon flower and 1 small Orange -flower same as seat cover. Make 1 long -and 1 short stem. Sew to topper as illustrated.</p> - - -<h3>RUG</h3> - -<p><b>Approximate Size</b>: 25½ x 31½ inches</p> - -<p>With White and No. 7 needles, cast on 96 -sts and work in Garter st (K each row) until -rug measures 30 inches from beg, bind off.</p> - -<p><b>EDGE</b>: Attach yarn in right corner at top, -working across top, work 3 s c in same -space, * ch 1, skip next st, s c in next st, -repeat from * across top to next corner, -3 s c in corner, working down side of rug, -* ch 1, skip 1 ridge, s c in next ridge, -repeat from last * across side, 3 s c in -corner, then repeat from 1st * across -remaining 2 sides ending to correspond, -join. <b>2nd ROUND</b>: Ch 1, 3 s c in center st -at corner, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in -next ch 1 space, repeat from * all around, -working 3 s c in each corner st, join, cut -yarn.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Block to measurements. Make -4 large and 4 small Watermelon flowers -same as seat cover. Make 3 large and 3 -small Orange flowers. Make 6 long stems -and 8 short stems. Make 32 leaves. Arrange -flowers, stems and leaves as illustrated -and sew in position.</p> - - -<h3>TISSUE BOX COVER</h3> - -<p>With White and No. 9 needles, cast on -34 sts and work in Garter st (K each row) -for 2¾ inches. <b>NEXT 2 ROWS</b>: K across -each row casting on 10 sts at end of each -row for sides (54 sts). Work even for 2¼ -more inches. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: K across 14 sts, -bind off next 26 sts for top opening, K -across remaining 14 sts. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: K -across 14 sts, cast on 26 sts, work across -remaining 14 sts. Work even until side -measures 4½ inches from cast on sts. -<b>NEXT 2 ROWS</b>: Bind off 10 sts at beg of -each row. Work even on remaining 34 -center sts for 2¾ inches, bind off.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Weave 4 corner seams. Work -a row of sl sts around lower edge and -top opening. Make 1 large Watermelon -flower same as seat cover. Make 1 small -Orange flower, 1 stem and 3 leaves. Sew -in position as illustrated.</p> - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_23">[Pg 23]</span></p> - -<h2 class="hidden">Excite in White</h2> -<h3 class="hidden">Sleeveless Cardigan</h3> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp45" id="23" style="max-width: 25.6875em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/23.jpg" alt="Woman in cardigan"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Excite<br> -<span style="color:black;"> in<br> - White</span></em></p> - - -<p class="center"><b>SLEEVELESS CARDIGAN</b></p> - -<p><b>SIZES</b>: Small, Medium, Large</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -9 (10, 11)—70 yd. skeins White<br> -</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 sts = 1 inch</p> - -<p>Directions are given for small size (10-12). -Changes for medium (14-16) and large -(18-20) sizes are given in parentheses.</p> - -<p><b>MEASUREMENTS</b>: Width across back at -underarm: 16″, 18″, 20″. Width across -each front at underarm: 9″, 10″, 11″.</p> - -<p><b>BACK</b>: Cast on 49 (55, 61) sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: -K 3, P 1, * K 5, P 1, repeat from * -across row ending K 3. <b>2nd ROW</b>: P 3, K 1, -* P 5, K 1, repeat from * across row -ending P 3. <b>3rd ROW</b>: Repeat 1st row. -<b>4th ROW</b>: P 3, * drop next st down 3 -rows, insert needle in st and under -strands, pulling loop up in front of strands -to level of row being worked, K the st, -P 5, repeat from * across row ending last -repeat with P 3. <b>5th ROW</b>: Repeat 1st row. -<b>6th ROW</b>: P across row. Repeat these 6 -rows for pattern. Work in pattern until -back measures 19 inches from beg ending -with 6th pattern row. <b>SHAPE ARMHOLES</b>: -<b>NEXT 2 ROWS</b>: Bind off 6 sts at beg of -each row (all sizes). Then dec 1 st at beg -and end of every other row 3 times (all -<span class="pagenum" id="Page_24">[Pg 24]</span>sizes). Work even in pattern until armholes -measure 7½ (7½, 8) inches from -1st bind off ending with 5th pattern row.</p> - -<p><b>SHAPE SHOULDERS</b>: <b>NEXT 4 ROWS</b>: Bind -off 5 sts at beg of each row (all sizes). -Bind off remaining sts in pattern.</p> - -<p><b>RIGHT FRONT</b>: Cast on 28 (30, 32) sts and -work in pattern as follows: <b>1st ROW</b>: K 3 -(5, 7), P 1 * K 5, P 1, repeat from * twice, -K 2, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * twice. -<b>2nd ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1 -(border sts), P 2, K 1, * P 5, K 1, repeat -from * twice, P 3 (5, 7). <b>3rd ROW</b>: Same -as 1st row. <b>4th ROW</b>: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, -P 1, K 1, P 2, * drop next st down 3 rows -below, insert needle in st and under -strands, K the st, P 5, repeat from * -across row ending last repeat with P 3 -(5, 7). <b>5th ROW</b>: Repeat 1st row. <b>6th ROW</b>: -P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, P -across remaining sts. Repeat these 6 rows -for pattern. Work even in pattern until -work measures 17½ inches from beg, ending -with 5th pattern row. <b>NEXT ROW</b>: -* P 1, K 1, repeat from * twice, P 2 tog, -P across remaining sts. Then dec 1 st -after border sts in same manner every -6th row 2 (4, 6) times; at the same time -when work measures same as back to -armhole, shape armhole same as back. -When armhole measures same as back, -shape shoulder same as back. Then work -even on 6 border sts until border is long -enough to reach center back of neck, bind -off.</p> - -<p><b>LEFT FRONT</b>: Work same as right front -reversing all shapings and pattern by starting -from end of row and working back to -beginning of row.</p> - -<p><b>ARMHOLE BANDS</b>: <b>MAKE 2</b>: Cast on 7 sts, -* P 1, K 1, repeat from * twice, P 1. -<b>2nd ROW</b>: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * twice, -K 1. Repeat these 2 rows until band is -long enough to go around armhole, bind -off.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Block each section. Weave -shoulder and side seams. Sew band to -armhole edge having P st edge on right -side of work. Weave border ends tog at -back of neck, weave border to back of -neck.</p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp45" id="24" style="max-width: 44em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/24.jpg" alt="Sleeveless Cardigan"> -</figure> - -<h2>CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS</h2> - -<table class="autotable"> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Chain</td> -<td class="tdl">ch</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Stitch</td> -<td class="tdl">st</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Slip Stitch</td> -<td class="tdl">sl st</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Single Crochet</td> -<td class="tdl">s c</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Short Double Crochet</td> -<td class="tdl">s d c</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">OR Half Double Crochet</td> -<td class="tdl">h d c</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Double Crochet</td> -<td class="tdl">d c</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Treble Crochet</td> -<td class="tdl">tr c</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Double Treble Crochet</td> -<td class="tdl">d tr c</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Treble Treble Crochet</td> -<td class="tdl">tr tr c</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Yarn Over</td> -<td class="tdl">y o</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Open Mesh</td> -<td class="tdl">o m</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">OR Space</td> -<td class="tdl">sp</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Solid Mesh</td> -<td class="tdl">s m</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">OR Block</td> -<td class="tdl">bl</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Picot</td> -<td class="tdl">p</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Double Picot</td> -<td class="tdl">d p</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Beginning Round</td> -<td class="tdl">beg rnd</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Inclusive</td> -<td class="tdl">incl</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Increase</td> -<td class="tdl">inc</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Decrease</td> -<td class="tdl">dec</td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl">Remain(ing)</td> -<td class="tdl">rem</td> -</tr> -</table> - -<p>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.</p> - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_25">[Pg 25]</span></p> - -<h2 class="hidden">The Simplest/Smartest of Them All</h2> -<h3 class="hidden">Luncheon Mats</h3> -</div> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp65" id="25-1" style="max-width: 62.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/25-1.jpg" alt="Table placemats"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200"><em>The Simplest/Smartest<br> -  of Them All</em></p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp45" id="25-2" style="max-width: 30.3125em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/25-2.jpg" alt="Yarn being knit"> -</figure> - - -<p class="center"><b>LUNCHEON MATS</b></p> - -<p><b>SIZE</b>: 11 x 16 inches</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -2—70 yd. skeins for each mat<br> -</p> - -<p>Afghan Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY -SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 sts = 1 inch; 3 rows = 1 inch</p> - -<p>Ch 54, pick up 2nd st from hook, pull -loop through, leaving all loops on hook, -pick up and pull a loop through each remaining -st of ch. Work back by drawing -yarn through 1st loop, then work off all -loops 2 at a time, do not turn. <b>2nd ROW</b>: -Skip the 1st vertical bar of st, then pull a -loop through each remaining vertical bar, -insert hook under last vertical bar and -edge of work, do not turn, yo and pull -through 1st loop, then work off all remaining -loops 2 at a time. Repeat 2nd row -until mat measures 15½ inches, do not -cut yarn. Work 1 sl st in each st across, -working down, work 1 sl st on each row -on each side, working sl sts across starting -ch, join, cut yarn. Work 3 more mats in -colors of your choice.</p> - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_27">[Pg 27]</span></p> -<h2 class="hidden">What's Your Bag</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp65" id="27" style="max-width: 62.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/27.jpg" alt="Knit bag"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>What’s<br> - Your<br> - Bag</em></p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p><b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b></p> - -<p>1—70 yd. skein each National Blue and -White; 2—70 yd. skeins Red for Large Bag; -1—70 yd. skein each National Blue, White and Red for Mini Bag</p> - -<p>1 Pr. Knitting Needles Size 10 OR ANY -SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 7 sts = 2 inches</p> - - -<p>LARGE</p> - -<p>With National Blue cast on 8 sts. <b>1st ROW</b>: -K, inc in every stitch. <b>2nd AND ALL EVEN -ROWS</b>: P across, drop National Blue. <b>3rd -ROW</b>: Attach White, K, inc 1 st in every -2nd st. <b>5th ROW</b>: Attach Red, K inc 1 st -in every 3rd st. Continue alternating color -stripes (2 rows each) and increasing on K -rows having 1 st more between inc points -until there are 80 sts on needle. Work -even in established colors and stockinette -st for 13 inches ending with a White -stripe. Attach Red and work in garter st -(K all rows) for 2 inches (cuff). Bind off.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Steam slightly, sew seam. -Fold garter st cuff down to wrong side; -sew in place leaving a 1 inch opening on -2 sides. <b>DRAWSTRINGS</b>: (make 2) Make a -chain 36 inches long. Work a sl in each -st on wrong side of ch. Insert a drawstring -through one opening of cuff and -back to beg. Knot ends tog at each side. -Insert other string through other opening -in same manner.</p> - - -<p>MINI</p> - -<p>Work same as large bag for 7 inches; then -work garter stitch cuff.</p> - - - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_30">[Pg 30]</span></p> -<h2 class="hidden">Going Sewing?</h2> -<h3 class="hidden">Sewing Caddy</h3> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp55" id="30" style="max-width: 42.75em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/30.jpg" alt="Sewing Caddy"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200"><em>Going<br> - Sewing?</em></p> - -<p class="center fs120" style="color:mediumslateblue;"><em>Sewing Caddy</em></p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -2—70 yd. skeins Lt. Jade<br> -1—70 yd. skein each Folly Pink and Buttercup<br> -</p> - -<p>Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE -HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH -GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 s c = 1 inch</p> - - -<p class="center"><b>SEWING CADDY</b></p> - -<p><b>FLOWER</b>: With Buttercup ch 4, join to form -a ring, work 8 s c in ring. Do not join this -or following rounds, place a marker at -beg of rounds. <b>2nd and 3rd ROUNDS</b>: -2 s c in each s c, sl st in next st, cut yarn. -<b>4th ROUND</b>: Attach Folly Pink, s c in same -space, skip 1 s c, * 5 d c in next s c, skip -1 s c, s c in next s c (petal) repeat from * -all around. <b>5th ROUND</b>: 7 d c in center -d c of petal, sl st in next s c, repeat from -beg all around, join, sl st in back of next -petal, ch 4 for loop for hanging, sl st on -other side of same petal, ch 1, turn; work -5 s c over loop, cut yarn. Attach yarn on -front of petal and work a ch 4 loop in -same manner for thimble holder.</p> - -<p><b>CENTER</b>: With Buttercup work 1st 2 rounds -same as center of flower. <b>3rd ROUND</b>: -1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat -from beg all around. <b>4th ROUND</b>: 1 s c in -each s c. <b>5th ROUND</b>: Sl st in every other -st all around, cut yarn. Fill with cotton -and sew in place to center of flower.</p> - -<p><b>LEAVES</b>: Work 2. With Lt. Jade ch 5, -4 d c in 1st st of ch, ch 1 to turn each -row. <b>2nd ROW</b>: Working in back loop of -sts work in s c inc in 1st and last sts.<span class="pagenum" id="Page_31">[Pg 31]</span> -<b>3rd ROW</b>: 1 s c in each s c. <b>4th ROW</b>: -Work 2 s c tog at beg and end of row. -<b>5th ROW</b>: Work remaining 3 s c tog, cut -yarn. Attach yarn between 2nd and 3rd -rows at side, ch 5, sl st in corresponding -st on other side of leaf for thread holder, -ch 1, turn; then work 5 s c over loop, cut -yarn. Work loop on other leaf to correspond.</p> - -<p><b>STEM</b>: With Lt. Jade ch 6, join to form a -ring. <b>2nd ROUND</b>: Work 2 s c in each st of -ch. Do not join or turn following rounds -and work in the back loop of sts. Work -1 s c in each s c until stem measures -25 inches, ch 5, skip 5 s c for opening for -scissors, 1 s c in each remaining s c working -1 s c in each st of ch. Continue in -rounds of s c until stem measures 36 -inches from beg, cut yarn. Opening at top -is for yardstick.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Sew flower in place to stem -have opening for scissor on front of stem. -Sew leaves in place as illustrated. Sew -opening at lower edge closed.</p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp45" id="6_3" style="max-width: 41.3125em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/6.jpg" alt="Skein of yarn"> -</figure> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp35" id="blue_butterfly" style="max-width: 26.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/blue-butterfly.jpg" alt="Butterfly"> -</figure> - - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_33">[Pg 33]</span></p> -<h2 class="hidden">Mirror Mirror on the Ball</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figright illowp45" id="33" style="max-width: 40.3125em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/33.jpg" alt="Knit hand mirror cover"> -</figure> - -<br> -<p class="fs200"><em>Mirror<br> - Mirror<br> -on the Ball</em></p> - - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -1—70 yd. skein each White and Pink<br> -Plastic Crochet Hook Size H<br> -1 Hand Mirror 6¼ inches in diameter<br> -Scrap of Black Felt<br> -</p> - -<p>With White ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from -hook, do not join this or following rounds, -place a marker at beg of each round. -<b>2nd ROUND</b>: 2 s c in each s c. <b>3rd ROUND</b>: -* 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, -repeat from * all around. <b>4th ROUND</b>: -* 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c -in next s c, repeat from * all around. -<b>5th ROUND</b>: * 1 s c in each of the next -3 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * -all around. <b>6th to 10th ROUNDS</b>: Continue -in same manner having 1 more st between -each increase in each row (60 sts). -<b>11th ROUND</b>: 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>EDGE</b>: With wrong side of work facing, -attach Pink in any s c of the 10th round, -and working over s c of 11th round, work -1 double loop st in each s c (double loop -st: insert hook in st, winding yarn clock -wise, wind yarn twice around index finger, -insert hook from left to right through -loops on finger, pick up both loops and -pull through st, drop loops from finger, -yo and pull through all loops on hook), -cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>BACK FACING</b>: Attach Pink in any st -and work 1 s c in each of the next 52 sts -leaving 8 sts free for handle, ch 1, turn. -<b>2nd ROW</b>: 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>EARRINGS</b>: With Pink, ch 2, 8 s c in 1st -st of ch, do not join this or following -rounds. Place a marker at beg of each -round. <b>NEXT 2 ROUNDS</b>: 1 s c in each s c, -cut yarn, leaving a length. Fill slightly -with cotton and draw sts tog at top. Attach -yarn at top and ch 6, fasten to cover, -cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>BANGS</b>: Wind Pink 25 times over a 1 inch -ruler, stitch across top, slip off ruler and -stitch in place to front as illustrated.</p> - -<p><b>FINISHING</b>: Finish face as illustrated using -felt. Lace a length of yarn through last row -of back facing, place cover on mirror, draw -tog and tie. Tie strands of yarn in bow as -illustrated.</p> - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_34">[Pg 34]</span></p> - -<h2 class="hidden">Hit and Miss</h2> -</div> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp65" id="34" style="max-width: 62.5em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/34.jpg" alt="Three butterflies"> -</figure> - -<p class="fs200"><em>Hit and Miss</em></p> - - -<p><b>APP. SIZE</b>: 26 inches in diameter without -fringe</p> - -<p>Materials Required:</p> - -<p> -<b>AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN</b><br> -4—70 yd. skeins each Old Rose and Dk. Rose<br> -3—70 yd. skeins Pink<br> -</p> - -<p>Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY -SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW</p> - -<p><b>GAUGE</b>: 3 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch</p> - -<p>With Old Rose ch 2, 8 s c in 1st st of ch, -do not join or turn this or following -rounds. Place a marker at the beginning -of each round. <b>2nd ROUND</b>: 2 s c in 1st -s c (NOTE: all s c are worked into the -center of the st instead of at top of st, -this will not be referred to again), drop -Old Rose, attach Dk. Rose, 2 s c in each -remaining s c, drop Dk. Rose. <b>3rd ROUND</b>: -Attach Pink, * s c in next s c, 2 s c in -next s c, repeat from * twice, drop Pink, -with Old Rose * s c in next s c, 2 s c -in next s c, repeat from * 3 times, 1 s c -in each of the next 2 s c, with Dk. Rose -s c in same space where last s c was -worked. <b>4th ROUND</b>: * 1 s c in each of -the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat -from * twice, 1 s c in each of the next -2 s c, with Pink 2 s c in next s c, * 1 s c -in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next -s c, repeat from * twice, s c in next s c, -with Old Rose s c in next s c, 2 s c in -next s c. <b>5th ROUND</b>: 1 s c in each of -the next 13 s c, with Dk. Rose 1 s c in -each of the next 19 s c. Cut yarn as follows: -twelve 1½ yard lengths of Pink, -twelve 1¾ yard lengths of Dk. Rose and -twelve 2¼ yard lengths of Old Rose. Tie -all lengths together in the following order, -* Pink, Dk. Rose, Old Rose, repeat from * -until all lengths are tied. <b>6th ROUND</b>: -With Pink working in s c increase in every -4th s c. Work 1 round even in s c. <b>8th -ROUND</b>: Inc in every 4th s c. Work 1 -round even. <b>10th ROUND</b>: Inc in every -5th s c. Work 1 round even. <b>12th ROUND</b>: -Inc in every 4th s c. Work 1 round even. -<b>14th ROUND</b>: Inc in every 5th s c. When -all lengths are used cut yarn into following -lengths: Pink into 2½ yard lengths, -Dk. Rose into 3 yard lengths and Old Rose -into 3½ yard lengths. Work 3 rounds even: -Repeat last 4 rounds once. <b>22nd ROUND</b>: -Inc in every 4th s c. Work 8 rounds even. -<b>31st ROUND</b>: Inc in every 5th s c. Work -1 round even. <b>33rd ROUND</b>: Inc in every -5th s c. Work 7 rounds even. <b>41st ROUND</b>: -Inc in every 5th s c. Work 5 rounds even. -<b>47th ROUND</b>: Inc in every 10th s c. Work -3 rounds even, join last round, cut yarn.</p> - -<p><b>FRINGE</b>: Cut all colors in 8 inch lengths. -Take one strand, double in half and loop -through each st alternating colors.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_35">[Pg 35]</span></p> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp85" id="35-1" style="max-width: 98.9375em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/35-1.jpg" alt="Knit rug"> -</figure> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp45" id="6_4" style="max-width: 41.3125em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/6.jpg" alt="Skein of yarn"> -</figure> - -<figure class="figcenter illowp35" id="35-2" style="max-width: 33.5625em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/35-2.jpg" alt="american thread logo"> -</figure> - - -<p class="right fs60"> -<b>HIGH RIDGE PARK, STAMFORD, CONN. 06905</b>  PRINTED IN U.S.A.<br> -<br></p> - - -<div class="transnote"> -<h2><em>Transcriber’s Notes</em></h2> - -<ul> -<li>pg 3 Capitalized: a few yds. 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