CLARK’S O.N.T. · J. & P. COATS · BOOK No. 259 · 10¢

FINE CROCHET
AND TATTING

box of threads

Delicate Decoration ...

brightening of your home with fine crochet and tatting ... within the power of your agile fingertips. With J. & P. Coats and Clark’s O.N.T. Threads, create filigree-fine lace to shine like a jewel in a perfect setting.

Seed Pearls

CT-243

Mat

Seed Pearls

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, 2 balls of White.

Doily measures 7 inches square.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together. FIRST MOTIF.... 1st rnd: Lr of 2 ds, 12 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Tie and fasten thread to first p of r. 2nd rnd: R of 3 ds, 3 sm p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, cl. * Fasten thread to next p of center r, 3 ds, join to adjacent sm p of previous r, 3 ds, 2 sm p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, cl. Repeat from * around, joining side p’s of last r to corresponding p’s of both adjacent r’s. Tie and cut. 3rd rnd: R of 6 ds, p, 6 ds, cl (corner r made), join to sm p of r of 2nd rnd. * (Ch of 6 ds, join to sm p of next r) 3 times. R of 6 ds, p, 6 ds, cl (another corner r). Repeat from * around. Tie and cut.

SECOND MOTIF.... Work as for First Motif until the 2nd rnd is completed. 3rd rnd: R of 6 ds, join to p of any corner r of First Motif, 6 ds, cl. Join to sm p of r of Second Motif. (Ch of 6 ds, join to sm p of next r of Second Motif) 3 times. R of 6 ds, join to p of next corner r of First Motif, 6 ds, cl. Complete rnd as for 3rd rnd of First Motif (no more joinings). Make 8 × 8 motifs, joining them as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.

EDGING.... (R of 6 ds, join to p of one corner r, 6 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 10 ds) twice. Rw, r of 6 ds, join to same p, 6 ds, cl (corner made). * Rw, ch of 25 ds. Rw, r of 6 ds, join to p at joining of next 2 corner r’s (between 2 motifs), 6 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 10 ds. R of 6 ds, join to same p, 6 ds, cl. Repeat from * around, making corners as before. Tie and cut.

Copyright 1949, The Spool Cotton Company 745 Fifth Avenue, New York 22, New York
Distributors of J. & P. Coats * Clark’s O.N.T. * Chadwick’s Red Heart * Crown Zippers

First Edition H-7260
1049 Printed U.S.A.

CT-229 Doily

Diamond Setting

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: Small Ball: J. & P. Coats—5 balls of White or Ecru, or Clark’s O.N.T.—7 balls of White or Ecru.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Doily measures 12 × 18 inches.

CENTER MOTIF.... Ch 6, join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 6, * tr in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join to 4th st of ch-6 (8 sps). 2nd rnd: Ch 4, 4 tr in first sp, * ch 2, 5 tr in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 to 4th ch of ch-4. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, tr in next 4 tr, * tr in first ch of ch-2, ch 3, tr in next ch of same ch-2, tr in next 5 tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to 4th ch of ch-4; sl st in first tr of group. 4th rnd: Ch 4; holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, make tr in next 4 tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); * ch 4, 5 tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip first tr of next group, make a 5-tr cluster over next 5 tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch 4 to tip of first cluster. 5th rnd: Ch 8, * skip first 3 ch of ch-4, tr in next ch, tr in next 5 tr, tr in first ch of next ch-4, ch 4, tr in tip of cluster, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th ch of ch-8. 6th rnd: * Ch 12, skip first tr of next group, make a 5-tr cluster over next 5 tr; ch 12, sc in the single tr between groups. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-12 to base of first ch-12 (16 loops). Break off.

SMALL MOTIFS—First Motif.... 1st rnd: Ch 8, tr in 8th ch from hook, (ch 4, tr in same place) twice; ch 4. Join to 4th ch of ch-8 (4 sps). 2nd rnd: Ch 4, 6 tr in first sp, * ch 5, 7 tr in next sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, join to 4th ch of ch-4. 3rd rnd: Sl st in first tr, ch 4, make 4-tr cluster over next 4 tr, ch 11, sc in next ch-5 loop on Small Motif, ch 5, sl st in ch-12 loop on Center Motif; ch 5, skip first tr on Small Motif, make 5-tr cluster over next 5 tr, ch 5, sl st in next ch-12 loop on Center Motif, ch 5, * sc in next ch-5 loop on Small Motif, ch 11, skip next tr on Small Motif, make 5-tr cluster over next 5 tr, ch 11. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

SECOND MOTIF.... Work first 2 rnds as for First Motif. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, make 4-tr cluster over next 4 tr, ch 11, sc in next ch-5 loop on Second Motif, ch 11, make 5-tr cluster over next tr group, ch 5, sl st in first free loop following last joining on First Small Motif, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop on Second Motif, ch 5, sl st in next loop on Center Motif, ch 5, 5-tr cluster over next tr group on Second Motif, ch 5, sl st in next loop on Center Motif, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop on Second Motif, ch 11, complete this rnd as for First Motif (no more joinings).

Make 6 more motifs, joining each motif as Second Motif was joined to First Motif and Center Motif. Join last motif to First Motif.

FIRST END MOTIF.... Work first 2 rnds as for First Motif. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, make 4-tr cluster over next 4 tr, ch 5, sl st in 2nd free loop on last motif made (preceding joining of last motif and First Motif), ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop on motif in work, ch 5, sl st in next loop of last motif, ch 5, tr cluster over next tr group on motif in work, ch 5, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop on motif in work, ch 5, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 5, cluster over next tr group (4 joinings). Complete rnd as for previous motif.

Diamond setting doily

SECOND END MOTIF.... Work as for preceding End Motif, joining it to First and Second Small Motifs as previous Small Motif was joined.

Make another end motif in the same way, joining 2 corresponding loops to each of the last 2 motifs made. Complete other end to correspond.

RUFFLE.... Attach thread to first free loop on End Motif. 1st rnd: Working around end of Doily, ch 18, * in next loop make dc, ch 10 and dc; ch 10, in next loop make dc, ch 10 and dc; ch 14, tr in next 2 free loops, (ch 14, dc in next free loop) twice; ch 14, tr in next 2 free loops, ch 14, dc in next loop, ch 10, dc in next loop, ch 14, tr in next 2 free loops, (ch 14, dc in next free loop) twice; ch 14, tr in next 2 free loops, ch 14. Repeat from * once more, ending with tr in last free loop. Join to 4th ch of ch-18. 2nd rnd: Dc closely around, making 20 dc in each ch-14 sp and 15 dc in each ch-10 sp. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 9, * skip 1 dc, tr in next dc, ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join. 4th, 5th and 6th rnds: Sl st to center of next loop, ch 9, * tr in next loop, ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th to 10th rnds incl: Repeat 3rd rnd, having one additional chain on loops of each following rnd. Break off at end of 10th rnd. Starch lightly and press.

CT-231 Doily Illustrated on Front Cover Sea Froth

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: Small Ball: J. & P. Coats—4 balls of White or Ecru, or Clark’s O.N.T.—5 balls of White or Ecru.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Doily measures 15½ inches in diameter.

Starting at center, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring. Sl st in first sc. 2nd rnd: Sc in first sc, * ch 3, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, half dc in first sc. 3rd rnd: * Ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, half dc in half dc. 4th rnd: * Ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc in half dc. 5th rnd: * Ch 6, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, dc in dc. 6th rnd: * Ch 7, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, tr in dc. 7th rnd: Ch 13, * tr in next loop, ch 9. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, d tr in 4th ch of ch-13. 8th rnd: Ch 7, tr in sp formed by d tr, * ch 9, in next sp make tr, ch 3 and tr. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, d tr in 4th ch of ch-7. 9th rnd: * Ch 7, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, tr in d tr. 10th rnd: Ch 13, * tr in next loop, ch 9. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, d tr in 4th ch of ch-13. 11th rnd: Ch 7, tr in same loop, * ch 8, in next loop make tr, ch 3 and tr. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, tr in 4th ch of ch-7. 12th rnd: * Ch 6, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, dc in tr. 13th and 14th rnds: * Ch 6, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, dc in dc. 15th, 16th and 17th rnds: Ch 11, * tr in next loop, ch 7. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, tr in 4th ch of ch-11. 18th rnd: Ch 12, * tr in next loop, ch 8. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, tr in 4th ch of ch-12. 19th rnd: Ch 7, tr in same loop, * ch 9, in next loop make tr, ch 3 and tr. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, d tr in 4th ch of ch-7. 20th rnd: * Ch 6, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, dc in d tr. 21st rnd: Ch 10, * tr in next loop, ch 6. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, dc in 4th ch of ch-10. 22nd rnd: Ch 5, tr in same loop, * ch 6, in next loop make tr, ch 1 and tr. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, dc in 4th ch of ch-5. 23rd rnd: * Ch 4, sc in next ch-1 loop, ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, dc in dc. 24th to 32nd rnds incl: * Ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, dc in dc. 33rd rnd: * Ch 7, skip next loop, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. 34th rnd: 7 sc in each loop around. Join.

RUFFLE.... 1st rnd: Ch 8, skip 1 sc, * dc in next sc, ch 5. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 3rd ch of ch-8. 2nd rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, ch 9, * dc in next loop, ch 6. Repeat from * around. Join. 3rd rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, ch 10, * dc in next loop, ch 7. Repeat from * around. Join. 4th rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, ch 11, * dc in next loop, ch 8. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

Sea froth doily

Saturn ring doily

CT-241

Doily

Saturn Ring

Illustrated on Back Cover

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30, 1 ball of White.

Doily measures about 7½ inches in diameter.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st rnd: R of 10 ds, p, 10 ds, cl. (Rw, ch of 5 ds, 3 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to p of preceding r, 10 ds, cl) 4 times. Ch of 5 ds, 3 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds. Join at base of first r. Tie and cut. 2nd rnd: Attach thread to first p of first ch. * Ch of 5 ds, 3 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds, join to 3rd p of same ch. Ch of 5 ds, 3 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds, join to first p of next ch. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 3rd rnd: Attach thread to center p of ch of preceding rnd. * Ch of 5 ds, 5 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds, join to center p of next ch. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 4th rnd: Attach thread to 2nd p of ch of preceding rnd. * Ch of 3 ds, 5 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, join to 4th p of same ch. Ch of 3 ds, 5 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, join to 2nd p of next ch. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 5th rnd: Attach thread to center p of ch of preceding rnd. * Ch of 4 ds, 5 p’s sep by 3 ds, 4 ds, join to center p of next ch. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 6th rnd: R of 5 ds, join to center p of ch of preceding rnd, 5 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 12 ds. R of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 12 ds. R of 5 ds, join to center p of next ch, 5 ds, cl. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 7th rnd: R of 5 ds, join to free p of r of preceding rnd, * 5 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, 5 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds. Rw, r of 5 ds, join to next free p. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 8th rnd: Attach thread to 2nd p of ch of preceding rnd. * Ch of 3 ds, 5 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, join to 4th p of same ch. Ch of 3 ds, 5 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, join to 2nd p of next ch. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 9th rnd: Attach thread to center p of ch of preceding rnd. * Ch of 4 ds, 5 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join to center p of next ch. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut.

Lover’s knot doily

CT-242

Doily

Lover’s Knot

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30, 1 ball of White.

Doily measures 8 inches in diameter.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st rnd: R of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, cl. (Rw, ch of 2 ds, 2 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 4 ds, join to p of preceding r, 4 ds, cl) 4 times. Rw, ch of 2 ds, 2 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Join to base of first r. Tie and cut. 2nd rnd: R of 4 ds, join to any p of ch of preceding rnd, 4 ds, cl. * Sp of ⅜ inch. Rw, r of 2 ds, 2 p’s sep by 3 ds, 2 ds, cl. Sp of ⅜ inch. Rw, r of 4 ds, join to next p, 4 ds, cl. Repeat from * around. Join to base of first r. Tie and cut. 3rd rnd: R of 4 ds, join to first p of 2-p r of preceding rnd, 4 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 3 ds, 2 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 4 ds, join to 2nd p of same r, 4 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 2 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 4 ds, join to first p of next r, 4 ds, cl. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 4th rnd: R of 4 ds, join to first p of ch of preceding rnd, 4 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 1 ds, 2 lp’s sep by 3 ds, 1 ds. Rw, r of 4 ds, join to 2nd p of same ch, 4 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 1 ds, 3 lp’s sep by 2 ds, 1 ds. Rw, r of 4 ds, join to first p of next ch, 4 ds, cl. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 5th rnd: Sm r of 2 ds, join to any p of ch of preceding rnd, 2 ds, cl. * Sp of ½ inch, sm r of 2 ds, join to next p, 2 ds, cl. Repeat from * around. Hereafter mark the end of each rnd. 6th rnd: * Sp of ½ inch, r of 2 ds, join to thread between next 2 r’s of preceding rnd, 2 ds, cl. Repeat from * around. 7th, 8th and 9th rnds: Work as for 6th rnd, only making the sp between r’s ¾ inch instead of ½ inch. Tie and cut at end of 9th rnd. Starch lightly and press.

CT-249 Doily

Frosted Star

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 20, 2 balls of White.

Doily measures 15 inches from point to point.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together. CENTER MOTIF.... 1st rnd: R of 5 ds, 2 sm p’s sep by 6 ds, 4 ds, p, 4 ds, 2 sm p’s sep by 6 ds, 5 ds, cl. Tie. (R of 5 ds, join to first sm p of previous r, 6 ds, sm p, 4 ds, p, 4 ds, 2 sm p’s sep by 6 ds, 5 ds, cl. Tie) 5 times, joining last r to first r as previous r’s were joined. Tie and cut. 2nd rnd: Attach thread to 2nd sm p of first r. * Ch of 8 ds, p, 8 ds, join to next sm p of same r. Ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to 2nd sm p of next r. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 3rd rnd: R of 10 ds, join to p of sm ch of preceding rnd, * 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 4 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Join to p of next ch. Ch of 4 ds, 4 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to p of next sm ch. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 4th rnd: R of 10 ds, join to 3rd p of first ch of preceding rnd, * 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, skip 2 p’s, join to 2nd p of next ch, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 9 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, skip 4 p’s, join to next p. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut.

FLOWER (Make 12).... R of 5 ds, 3 sm p’s sep by 8 ds, 5 ds, cl. Tie. (R of 5 ds, join to first sm p of previous r, 8 ds, 2 sm p’s sep by 8 ds, 5 ds, cl) 5 times, joining last r to sm p of first r. Tie and cut. 5th rnd: Attach thread to free p of any r of first flower and make a ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join to p of next r of same flower. Ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to center p of sm ch of preceding rnd of doily, * 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to p of next r of flower. Ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join to p of next r. Reversing curve of chain, ch of 5 ds, 4 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to center p of next-to-last ch, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to 3rd p of large ch of doily, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to 7th p of same ch, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, p, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, 4 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds, join to free p of any r of next flower. Reversing curve of chain, make ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to p of previous r, 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to p of next r of 2nd flower. Ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to center p of next sm ch of doily. Repeat from * around. Join to first ch. Tie and cut.

6th rnd: Attach thread to p of any r of unattached flower, ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to 3rd p of 4-p ch of doily, 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to p of next r of same flower, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join to p of next r of flower, ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to 2nd p of next 4-p ch of doily, 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to p of next r of flower, (ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join to p of next r of same flower) 3 times. Join to first ch of same flower. Reversing curve of chain, ch of 4 ds, 4 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. * Rw, r of 10 ds, skip next ch, join to first p of next ch of flower, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to same p as last r, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to 3rd p of same ch of flower, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to same p, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 4 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join between chains of flower to correspond. Ch of 4 ds, join to last p of preceding ch, 4 ds, 2 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to next free p of next ch, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join to first ch of next flower. Reversing curve of chain, ch of 4 ds, join to last p of preceding ch, 4 ds, 2 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join to p of next r of same flower. (Ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join to p of next r of same flower) twice. Ch of 4 ds, join to last p of preceding ch, 4 ds, 2 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to 2nd p of adjoining 4-p ch of doily, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, join to p of any r of next unattached flower. Reversing curve of chain, ch of 4 ds, join to p of previous ch, 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut.

7th rnd: * R of 10 ds, join to center p of free ch of any flower along side of doily, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. R of 10 ds, join to same p, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, lr of 15 ds, skip next 2 ch and r, join to first p of next ch, 15 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to 2nd free p of next ch, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to center p of next ch (between 2 rings), 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to same p, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 5 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to center p of preceding r, 4 ds, p, 4 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, skip next ch of doily, join to center p of next ch (between 2 rings), 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to same p, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to same p, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to 2nd p of next ch of doily, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, lr of 15 ds, join to last p of next ch, 15 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut.

Frosted Star

CT-240 and CT-251

CT-240

Mat

Filigree Scroll

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30, 1 ball of White.

Doily measures 4 inches square.

1st rnd: R of 2 ds, 4 p’s sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 3 ds, 4 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. (Rw, ch of 3 ds, 11 p’s sep by 2 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, 4 p’s sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, join to 5th p of preceding r, 4 ds, join to center p of preceding r, 4 ds, p, 3 ds, 4 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl) 3 times, joining last r to p of first r and last ch to base of first r. Tie and cut. 2nd rnd: R of 14 ds, join to 3rd p of ch of preceding rnd, 14 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, sm p, * 7 ds, p, 15 ds. Sp of ⅛ inch. R of 3 ds (catch in the thread to hold chain in place), sm p, 10 ds, p, 10 ds, sm p, 3 ds, cl. (R of 3 ds, join to sm p of previous r, 10 ds, p, 10 ds, sm p, 3 ds, cl) 4 times. R of 3 ds, join to sm p of previous r, 10 ds, p, 10 ds, join to free sm p of first r (flower made). With wrong side of work toward you, carry threads over to opposite sm p and fasten. Ch of 15 ds, p, 7 ds, sm p, 3 ds. Rw, r of 14 ds, join to 9th p of same ch, 14 ds, cl. R of 14 ds, join to 3rd p of next ch, 14 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, join to sm p of previous ch. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut. 3rd rnd: R of 14 ds, join to p of first ch of preceding rnd, 14 ds, cl. * Rw, r of 14 ds, p, 14 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 14 ds, join to p of first r of flower, ch of 14 ds. Rw, r of 14 ds, join to p of previous r, 14 ds, cl. R of 14 ds, join to p of 2nd r of flower, 14 ds, cl. Reversing curve of ch, ch of 3 ds, 21 p’s sep by 2 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 14 ds, join to p of 3rd r of flower, 14 ds, cl. R of 14 ds, p, 14 ds, cl. Reversing curve of ch, make a ch of 14 ds, join to p of 4th r of flower, 14 ds. Rw, r of 14 ds, join to p of previous r, 14 ds, cl. Rw, r of 14 ds, join to p of next ch, 14 ds, cl. Reversing curve of ch, ch of 3 ds, 11 p’s sep by 2 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 14 ds, join to p of next ch, 14 ds, cl. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut.

CT-251

Mat

Maypole Dance

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, 3 balls.... Linen, 3 × 18 inches (for 6 coasters).

Starting at flower motif in the outside row, r of 3 ds, p, (4 ds, p) twice; 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of (5 ds, p) twice; 5 ds. * Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 4 ds, join to 2nd p of first r, 4 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of (5 ds, p) twice; 5 ds. Repeat from * 2 more times. Fasten at base of first r. This completes a flower. Ch of 9 ds, p, 3 ds. Rw, sm r of 9 ds, p, 5 ds, p, 4 ds, cl. Rw, sm r of 3 ds, join to p in preceding ch, 6 ds, p, 3 ds, p, 6 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 10 ds. Rw, lr of 12 ds, p, 12 ds, cl. Ch of 10 ds. Rw, sm r of 6 ds, p, 3 ds, p, 6 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, sm r of 4 ds, join to last p of first sm r, 5 ds, p, 9 ds, cl. Ch of 3 ds, join to last p of the other sm r, 9 ds. R of 3 ds, p, (4 ds, p) twice; 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to first p of last ch of corresponding flower motif, 5 ds. Rw, and complete flower as before. Fasten at base of first r of flower.

Make 2 more groups same as this, but joining them to the preceding groups at the 2 p’s of sm r’s and at the p of lr. These 3 groups make a half circle. Make another half circle in this manner.

Cut 6 circles of linen, each 3 inches in diameter. Make a narrow hem around each piece and sew lace to linen along the edges.

Blended pale-to-deep tones
of color.... J. & P. COATS
Shaded Tatting-Crochet

Dainty Laces for Dress-up Handkerchiefs....

CT-226

CT-226

Handkerchief

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, 2 balls.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.... Hemstitched linen handkerchief.

FIRST MOTIF.... Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, dc in ring, ch 5, sc in 5th ch from hook (picot), in ring make (3 dc, picot) 7 times and dc. Join and break off.

SECOND MOTIF.... Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, dc in ring, ch 2, sl st in any picot on First Motif, ch 2, sc in 5th ch from hook on Second Motif. Complete rnd as for First Motif.

Make necessary number of motifs to go across each side of handkerchief, joining them as Second Motif was joined to First Motif and leaving 3 picots free on each side of joinings on each motif.

To form corner, make 2 more motifs, joining them to adjacent side motifs as before so that there is only one picot free on each of the 4 corner motifs inside the joinings.

FILL-IN-LACE.... Attach thread to a free picot between joinings, ch 3, dc in next 3 free picots. Sl st in top of ch-3. Break off. Work all corners in this manner.

Pin crocheted edging in place and sew 3 picots of each side motif to handkerchief edge. Pin corners in place. Cut away linen under corner motifs. Make a narrow hem. Sew crocheted corners in place.

CT-227

CT-227

Pineapple

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70. 4 balls of White.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 13.... A hemstitched handkerchief 11½ inches square.

1st rnd: Attach thread to any corner, 3 sc in same place, * 158 sc across to next corner, 3 sc in corner. Repeat from * around. Join (644 sc). 2nd rnd: Sl st in next sc, ch 6, dc in next sc, * (ch 3, skip 2 sc, dc in next sc) 53 times; ch 3, in next sc make dc, ch 3 and dc; ch 3, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in same place as first ch-6, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-6. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next sp, sc in same sp, * (ch 5, sc in next sp) 5 times; ch 10, skip 1 sp, sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join. 4th rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 5, sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 3, 10 tr in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. 5th rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 5, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 3, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 9 times; tr in next tr, ch 3, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. 6th rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice; ch 3, 3 dc in next sp, (ch 3, sc in next sp) 9 times; ch 3, 3 dc in next sp, ch 3, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, skip next sp, 3 dc in next sp, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 8 times; ch 3, 3 dc in next sp, ch 5, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. 8th rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same loop, * ch 7, skip next sp, 3 dc in next sp, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times; ch 3, 3 dc in next sp, ch 7, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

Now work pineapples individually as follows: 1st row: Attach thread to first ch-3 loop following the 3-dc group of next pineapple, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 6 times; ch 3, 3 dc in next sp. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: 3 dc in next sp, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times; ch 3, 3 dc in next sp. Ch 5, turn. 3rd, 4th and 5th rows: Work in pattern, having 1 loop less on each row. Ch 5, turn. 6th row: 3 dc in next sp, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, 3 dc in next sp. Ch 5, turn. 7th row: 3 dc in each of next 2 sps. Ch 5, turn. Sl st between 3-dc groups. Break off. Complete all pineapples in this manner. Last rnd: Attach thread to ch-7 loop preceding first pineapple, sc in same loop, * ch 7, sc in next loop, (ch 10, sc in next loop) 7 times; ch 7, sc in next 2 loops. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

CT-252

CT-252

Butterfly

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, 2 balls of Shaded Orange.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.... A hemstitched handkerchief, 11½ inches square.

BUTTERFLY—Large Wing (Make 2).... Starting at center, ch 15. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3; working along opposite side of starting chain, make dc in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Skip first dc, dc in each dc across, making 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc in ch-3 sp. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in first dc, sc in each dc across, making 5 sc in ch-3 sp. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: * Skip next sc, dc in next sc, ch 2. Repeat from * across to center sc of 5-sc group; in center sc make (dc, ch 2) 3 times and dc. Complete other side to correspond. Ch 1, turn. 5th row: 2 sc in each sp across, making 5 sc in center sp at point. Ch 5, turn. 6th and 7th rows: Repeat 4th and 5th rows. 8th row: Repeat 4th row. 9th row: * 3 sc in next sp, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook (picot made). Repeat from * across. Break off.

SMALL WING (Make 2).... Work as for Large Wing until 6 rows are completed. 7th row: Repeat 9th row of Large Wing.

BODY.... Starting at center, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 4, 15 tr in ring. Join with sl st to 4th ch of ch-4. 2nd rnd: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, 2 tr in each tr around. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, * tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. Gather center of straight edge of wings and sew to body. Pin Butterfly in place on corner of handkerchief. Cut out material across back and make a narrow hem neatly across. Sew Butterfly in place.

ANTENNAE.... Make a chain 2½ inches long. 1st row: 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in first sc, sc in each ch across, making 10 sc in last ch, sl st in first sc of last 10-sc group. Break off. Sew Antennae in place.

EDGING.... 1st rnd: Attach thread to first hole on edge of handkerchief following point of wing, sc closely around to point of next wing, making 3 sc in each corner, sl st in point of wing. Ch 4, turn. 2nd rnd: * Skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1. Repeat from * across side to center sc of next corner; in center sc make (dc, ch 1) twice and dc; work across other sides to correspond. Sl st in point of next wing. Turn. 3rd rnd: In each sp around make sc, picot and sc. Join to point of next wing. Break off.

CT-254

CT-254

Butterfly

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, 1 ball of variegated color.... 1 hemstitched linen handkerchief 11 inches square.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together.

BUTTERFLY (Body).... Lr of 2 ds, 8 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, r of 8 ds, sm p, 8 ds, cl (head). Tie. Sp of ¹/₁₆ inch. Join to first p of lr, (ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to next p of same lr) 7 times. Turn. Ch of 7 ds, join to p of last picot chain, (ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to p of next ch) 6 times; ch of 7 ds, join to p of lr. Tie and cut. Attach thread to 3rd picot chain, ch of 3 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, p, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 15 ds, join to p of last r. Rw, r of 10 ds, p, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 15 ds, sm p, 10 ds. Rw, r of 10 ds, join to p of last r, 10 ds, cl. Rw, r of 10 ds, p, 10 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 15 ds, join to p of last r. Rw, r of 5 ds, lp, 5 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 15 ds, join at base of next-to-last r, ch of 10 ds, sm p, 15 ds, skip 2 rings, join to p of the next r, ch of 15 ds, join at base of same r. Reverse curve of chain, ch of 3 ds, join to next picot chain. Tie and cut.

ANTENNAE.... Sm r of 2 ds, sm p, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 30 ds (to form slight curve), join to sm p of r of head. Reverse curve of chain, ch of 30 ds. Rw, sm r of 2 ds, sm p, 2 ds, cl. Tie and cut.

UPPER WING.... Lr (same as for Body). Rw, lr. Tie. Sp of ¹/₁₆ inch, join to last p of preceding lr. Rw, (ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to next p of same lr) 7 times. Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to first p of next lr. (Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to next p of same lr) 7 times. Join to first picot chain of next lr. (Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to next picot chain of same lr) twice. Ch of 5 ds, join to 2nd picot chain of Body, 5 ds, join to next picot chain of Upper Wing. Ch of 5 ds, join to next picot chain of Body, 5 ds, join to next picot chain of Upper Wing. (Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to next picot chain of Upper Wing) 11 times. Tie and cut. Make opposite Upper Wing the same, joining to correspond.

LOWER WING.... Lr (same as for Body). Sp of ¹/₁₆ inch, join to last p of lr. (Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to next p of same lr) 7 times. Turn. Ch of 7 ds, join to last picot chain of Lower Wing, ch of 5 ds, join to 2nd picot chain of Body (previously joined to Upper Wing), 5 ds, join to next picot chain of Lower Wing. Ch of 5 ds, join to next picot chain of Upper Wing, 5 ds, join to next picot chain of Lower Wing. (Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to next picot chain of Lower Wing) 3 times. Ch of 5 ds, join to sm p of chain of Body, 5 ds, join to next picot chain of Lower Wing. Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to p of lr of Lower Wing. Turn. Ch of 7 ds, join to last picot chain. Ch of 5 ds, join to 3rd joined picot chain of Body. Tie and cut. Make opposite Lower Wing the same, joining to correspond.

Sew in place. Cut away part of corner of Handkerchief (underneath lower wings), and make a narrow rolled hem.

EDGING.... Tie ball and shuttle threads together. Attach to edge of handkerchief, close to Butterfly. * Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, leaving sp of ⅜ inch on edge of linen and join to edge. Repeat from * around. Tie and cut.

Tatted Edgings

Sheer and Lovely

CT-234, CT-236, CT-237, CT-233, CT-239, and CT-238

CT-234

Edging

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, 1 ball.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together. R of (1 ds, p) 10 times, 1 ds, part cl. * Sp of ¼ inch. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds. Rw, r of 1 ds, join to last p of preceding r, 1 ds, join to next p of same r, (1 ds, p) 8 times, 1 ds, part cl. Repeat from * for length desired. Tie and cut.

CT-236

Edging

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st row: * Lr of (2 ds, p) 13 times, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 4 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 8 ds, p, 8 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Repeat from * until piece measures slightly longer than length desired. Tie and cut. 2nd row: R of 3 ds, p, * 3 ds, join to 6th p of lr of 1st row, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 2 ds, 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds. Rw, sm r of (2 ds, p) 5 times, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to p of adjacent 3-p r, 3 ds, join to 8th p of same lr, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to p of preceding r, (3 ds, p) twice, 3 ds, cl. R of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to p of next r of 1st row, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. R of (3 ds, p) 3 times, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to last p of preceding r. Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.

CT-237

Edging

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st row: R of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to last p of previous r, (1 ds, join to next p of same r) twice; 2 ds, p, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, cl. Repeat from * for length desired. Tie and cut. 2nd row: Fasten ball and shuttle threads to center p of first ch of 1st row. Ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, join to center p of next ch. * Ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to center p of next ch, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, r of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, cl. (Ch as before and join to center p of next ch) twice. Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.

CT-233

Edging

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st row: R of (2 ds, p) 3 times, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to last p of r, * (ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to next p of same r) twice. This constitutes a cluster. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds. R of (2 ds, p) 3 times, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, join to p of last ch of previous cluster, 5 ds, join to p of r. Repeat from * for length desired. Tie and cut. 2nd row: Fasten ball and shuttle threads to p of first ch (between clusters) of 1st row. * Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to p of next ch (between clusters). Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.

CT-239

Edging

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, Yellow and Dark Lavender.

Use Dark Lavender on shuttle and Yellow on ball. Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st row: R of 4 ds, p, 2 ds, 2 p’s sep by 1 ds, 2 ds, p, 4 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 4 ds, join to last p of preceding r, 2 ds, 2 p’s sep by 1 ds, 2 ds, p, 4 ds, cl. Repeat from * for length desired. Tie and cut. 2nd row: R of 3 ds, 2 p’s sep by 2 ds, 1 ds, join to center p of first ch of 1st row, 1 ds, 2 p’s sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, cl (joining r made). Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, make joining r as before and join to center p of next ch. Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, lr of 3 ds, join to last p of adjacent r, 3 ds, 5 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, make joining r. Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to last p of lr, 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.

CT-238

Edging

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70.

Tie ball and shuttle threads together. FIRST MOTIF.... Lr of (4 ds, p) 3 times, 4 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 4 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, sm r of 3 ds, join to last p of lr, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, lr of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to center p of previous lr, 4 ds, p, 4 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, sm r of 3 ds, join to free p of first lr, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Join to base of first r. Tie and cut.

SECOND MOTIF.... Work as for First Motif until 3 p’s of first ch are made, 3 ds, join to corresponding p of adjacent ch of First Motif, 3 ds. Rw, sm r of 3 ds, join to last p of lr, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, join to corresponding p of adjacent ch of First Motif. Complete as for First Motif (no more joinings). Make necessary number of motifs, joining them as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.

HEADING.... Fasten ball and shuttle threads to 3rd p of last ch of First Motif. * Ch of 5 ds, 2 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds, skip 2 p’s, join to next p. Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.

FRINGE.... Cut 2 strands of thread, each 3 inches long. Double these strands, thus forming a loop. Pull loop through a free picot on scalloped edge, then draw loose ends through loop. Pull up tightly. Make a fringe in each free picot across. Trim ends evenly.

Good morning mat and napkin

CT-253 Mat and Napkin

Breakfast Time

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, 8 balls of Shaded Pink.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.... ¾ yard of pink organdy.

GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.

EDGING.... Starting at A on chart, ch 23. 1st row: Tr in 11th ch from hook (sp made), (ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch) 3 times. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Skip first tr, tr in next tr (sp made over sp), (ch 3, tr in next tr) twice; ch 3, skip 3 ch of turning chain, tr in next ch. Ch 10, turn. 3rd row: Tr in first tr (1 sp increased at beginning of row), make 4 more sps. Ch 7, turn. 4th and 5th rows: Make 4 sps. Ch 7, turn. 6th row: Make 4 sps, ch 7, tr in same tr as last tr. Ch 7, turn. Skip 3 ch, tr in next ch. Ch 7, turn. Skip 3 ch, tr in next ch. Turn (3 sps increased at end of row.) 7th row: Sl st in next 4 ch, ch 7, sp over next 7 sps. Ch 7, turn. 8th row: Sp over each sp, inc 1 sp, turn. 9th row: Sl st in each ch across sp, sl st in next tr (1 sp decreased at beginning of row), ch 7, sp over each sp across. Ch 7, turn. 10th row: Sp over each sp across. Turn. 11th row: Sl st across next 3 sps, ch 7, sp over next 4 sps. Ch 7, turn. Follow chart from A to B until 6 large scallops are completed. Now follow chart from B to C to form corner. Break off. Attach thread at D and follow chart to E, work in pattern until 8 large scallops are completed. Now complete corner and next 2 sides to correspond. Sew first and last rows together. Attach thread to inner edge and sc closely around. Join and break off. Sc closely around outer edge. Pin edging in place over organdy. Sew neatly in place. Cut out organdy in back of edging and make a narrow hem all around.

CENTER INSERTION.... Starting at A on chart, ch 111. 1st row: Tr in 11th ch from hook, make 25 more sps across. Ch 7, turn. 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows: Make sp over each sp across. Ch 7, turn. 5th row: Make 16 sps, 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr (bl made over sp), make 2 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps. Ch 7, turn. 6th row: Make 4 sps, 1 bl, ch 3, skip 3 tr, tr in next tr (sp made over bl), tr in next 4 tr (bl made over bl), make 3 sps, 1 bl, 15 sps. Ch 7, turn. Starting with 7th row follow chart to top. Break off. Attach thread to any sp and sc closely around. Join and break off. Place insertion in center of Mat and sew neatly in place. Cut out organdy in back of insertion, allowing ¼ inch for hem. Turn edges under and sew neatly in place.

NAPKIN.... Cut a piece of organdy 8½ inches square. Make a narrow hem all around outer edges.

EDGING.... 1st rnd: Attach thread to any corner and sc closely around, making 5 sc in each corner. Join. 2nd rnd: Sl st to center sc of corner, ch 9, tr in same sc, * ch 3, skip 2 sc, tr in next sc. Repeat from * around, making tr, ch 5 and tr in center sc of each corner. Join to 4th ch of ch-9. 3rd rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, 9 sc in corner sp, * sp in next tr, 3 sc in next sp. Repeat from * around, making 9 sc in each corner sp. Join and break off.

CENTER INSERTION

EDGING

CT-232 Chair Set

Bright Cluster

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: Small Ball: J. & P. Coats—5 balls of White or Ecru, or Clark’s O.N.T.—7 balls of White or Ecru.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Chair Back measures 10 × 14 inches.
Arm Piece measures 6 × 8 inches.

GAUGE: Each motif measures 2 inches square.

CHAIR BACK—First Motif.... Starting at center, ch 16. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make 2 tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); (ch 5, make 3-tr cluster in ring) 11 times; ch 2, dc in tip of first cluster made. 2nd rnd: Sc in loop formed by dc, ch 4, sc in next loop, * ch 15, sc in next loop, (ch 4, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around. Sl st in first sc made. 3rd rnd: * In next ch-15 loop make (cluster, ch 5) 7 times and cluster; skip 1 sc, sl st in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

SECOND MOTIF.... Work as for First Motif until 2 rnds are completed. 3rd rnd: * In next ch-15 loop make (cluster, ch 5) 4 times and cluster; (ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop on First Motif, ch 2, make cluster in same loop on Second Motif) twice; ch 5, cluster in same loop on Second Motif, skip next sc, sl st in next sc, in next ch-15 loop make cluster, ch 5 and cluster; (ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop on First Motif, ch 2, make cluster in same loop on Second Motif) twice. Complete rnd as for First Motif (no more joinings).

Make 5 rows of 7 motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.

ARM PIECE (Make 2).... Work as for Chair Back, making 3 rows of 4 motifs.

Bright cluster chair set

Lady wearing office bound

CT-246

Office Bound

Illustrated on Front Cover

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: Small Ball: J. & P. Coats—5 balls of White, or Clark’s O.N.T.—6 balls of White.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.

COLLAR—Side (Make 2).... Starting at point, ch 8. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in first dc, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of turning chain, ch 2, dc in same ch. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Skip first dc, * dc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in 3rd ch of turning chain. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: Skip first dc, * dc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in 3rd ch of turning chain, ch 2, dc in same ch. Ch 5, turn. Repeat 4th and 5th rows alternately until 43 rows are completed. Break off.

MOTIF (Make 24).... Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st row: Sc in ring, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, sc in ring. Ch 15, turn. Skip 9 sc, sl st in next sc, turn. 20 sc in loop (spoke made), 2 sc in ring. * Ch 15, turn. Skip 11 sc on previous spoke, sl st in next sc, turn. 5 sc in loop. Ch 12, turn. Skip 2 sc on previous spoke, sl st in next sc, turn. In loop just formed make 7 sc, ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (picot made), 7 sc in same loop, 15 sc in incompleted loop, 2 sc in ring. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join and break off.

Join the top of straight edges of Collar with a chain 7 inches long (for back of neck). Dc along straight edges of Collar and the connecting chain. Break off.

Place 7 motifs as shown in illustration along shaped side and top of each side of Collar and tack neatly in place.

CUFF (Make 2).... Starting at bottom, make a chain 12 inches long (15 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook (sp made), * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across until 42 sps are completed. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows: Skip first dc, * dc in next dc (sp made over sp), ch 2. Repeat from * across, skip 2 ch of turning chain, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. Break off at end of 4th row. 5th row: Skip 8 sps, attach thread to next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, make 25 more sps. Turn. 6th row: Sl st across first sp to next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, make 23 more sps. Turn. Work as for last row, having 2 sps less on each row until 2 sps remain. Break off.

Place 5 motifs as shown in illustration along shaped edge of each cuff and tack neatly in place. Work a row of dc along straight edge of each cuff. Starch lightly and press.

Lady wearing pleasure bent

CT-250

Pleasure Bent

Illustrated on Back Cover

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: Small Ball: J. & P. Coats—3 balls of White or Ecru, or 4 balls of any color, or Clark’s O.N.T.—5 balls of White or Ecru, or 6 balls of any color.

COLLAR.... Use shuttle and ball threads.

FILL-IN MOTIF (Make 2).... R of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 8 ds, p, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. * Rw, r of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Repeat from * 2 more times. Mark the last p made as p of turning chain to which outer edge of collar is joined later. Continue to work outside edge of Fill-in Motif as follows: Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to center p of previous r, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. ** Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to center p of opposite r, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Repeat from ** once more.

Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to center p of first r made, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. This completes one half of Fill-in Motif. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw. For second half make r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to same p as previous r, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Continue around, making second half to correspond with side just completed. After last r make ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to opposite p of first chain, 8 ds, join to base of first r. Tie and cut. Mark corresponding p of 2nd turning chain in same manner as on other side.

OUTER EDGE OF COLLAR.... R of 2 ds, 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, skip 1 p of previous r, join to next p, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Repeat from * once more. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. R of 2 ds, 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of opposite r, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of last r, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of first r, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, cl (end motif, or point of Collar completed).

Ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Work next motif as follows: R of 2 ds, 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to last p of adjacent chain of end motif, 3 ds, p, 3 ds. ** Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Repeat from ** 4 more times.

Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of first r of same motif, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, cl (7-r motif completed). Ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, make a single r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of last chain of previous motif, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, make adjoining chain of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join a marked p of turning chain of one Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds.

Start next 7-r motif as follows: R of 2 ds. 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, skip one p of single r, join to next p, 3 ds, p, 3 ds. Continue as for last motif until 7th r is completed. *** Make a joining ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to center p of next ch of outside edge of Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. Rw, make single r, joining to previous motif as before. Rw, make a joining ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to center p of next ch of Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. Make a 7-r motif, joining first ch to last single r as before. Repeat from *** once more. Ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to same p of Fill-in Motif where last joining ch was joined, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. Rw. Work and join as before the following: a single r, rw, a joining ch, a 7-r motif, a joining ch, rw, a single r, rw, a joining ch, and a 7-r motif. Continue as follows: Ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to other marked p of Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. **** Rw, make a single r, rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Make a 7-r motif, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Repeat from **** 10 more times. Rw, make a single r. Ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to marked p of 2nd Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. Continue to work as for other end of collar until the 6th r of the end motif is completed. Do not cut threads, but work inside edge of collar as follows: Rw, ch of 3 ds, p, 3 ds. Rw, make a 3-r group as follows: R of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of adjacent ch, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of next ch, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, cl (3-r group completed). Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, skip one p of turning chain of Fill-in Motif, join to next p of same turning chain, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds. 2 ds, cl.

Finish this 3-r group, joining last r to center p of next ch of Fill-in Motif. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of next ch, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Finish this 3-r group, joining last r to center p of next ch of Fill-in Motif. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, make another 3-r group, joining last r to first free p of turning chain of Fill-in Motif. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, make a 3-r group, joining first r to center p of next 3-p ch, and joining last r to center p of following 3-p ch.

Make another ch and 3-r group same as last ch and group. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds (a short chain). Continue across, alternating 3-r groups and short chains (joining as before) until there are 8 short chains. Finish remaining inside edge of collar to correspond. Join last ch to base of first r of outer edge of collar. Tie and cut.

CUFF (Make 2).... Make a Fill-in Motif. Then work as for outer edge of collar until seven 7-r motifs are completed. Work another single r. Do not reverse work, but make ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, start a 3-r motif as follows: R of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of adjacent ch, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Finish 3-r motif and complete cuff as for ends of collar.

General Information

ABBREVIATIONS

ch | chain | inc | increase
sc | single crochet | dec | decrease
half dc | half double crochet | r | ring
dc | double crochet | lr | large ring
tr | treble | sm r | small ring
d tr | double treble | ds | double stitch
tr tr | triple treble | p | picot
sl st | slip stitch | lp | long picot
pc st | popcorn stitch | sm p | small picot
bl | block | sep | separated
sp | space | cl | close
st(s) | stitch(es) | rw | reverse work
rnd | round | sp | space
incl | inclusive | ch | chain

* (asterisk).... Repeat the instructions following the asterisk as many more times as specified, in addition to the original.

Repeat instructions in parentheses as many times as specified. For example: “(Ch 5, sc in next sc) 5 times” means to make all that is in parentheses 5 times in all.

How to Launder Laces.... Make a lather of soapy suds and hot water, taking care to have all soap particles well dissolved. Squeeze lace gently through suds until thoroughly cleansed. Rinse in lukewarm water several times to remove soap. Rinse once in cold water, then dry thoroughly.

How to Starch Laces.... Make a light solution of elastic starch. Pin article on a flat surface. Then dip a sponge into starch and pat lace until dampened. Then place a dry cloth over lace and, with a moderately heated iron, press until dry.

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