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If you are not located in the United States, you'll have -to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. - -Title: Star Book No. 57: New Tablecloths - -Author: Anonymous - -Release Date: August 1, 2020 [EBook #62805] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STAR BOOK NO. 57: NEW TABLECLOTHS *** - - - - -Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed -Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net - - - - - - - - - - _10 Cents_ - - STAR - _Book No. 57_ - - - - - _New Tablecloths_ - - - _Copyright 1948, American Thread Co. - Printed in U.S.A._ - - [Illustration: _Flowers are everybody’s favorite—and these - flower-inspired crochet tablecloths are sure to be favorites with - you. To make the most of your precious china and silver—to add to - the charm of your home, crochet a lovely flower cloth which you and - your daughter will use proudly for years. To insure the enduring - beauty of your tablecloth make it with STAR Brand Crochet Cotton._] - - [Illustration: Instructions page 20] - - - - - Poinsettia Tablecloth - - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “STAR” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, - ARTICLE 20, SIZE 20 - - 38—250 yd. Balls Cream, Ecru or White or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet - Cotton, Article 35, Size 20. - 32—300 yd. Balls. - Steel Crochet Hook #11. - -Each motif measures about 4¼ inches. 221 motifs 13x17 are required for -cloth measuring about 55x72 inches without edge. - -MOTIF—Ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 16 s c in ring, join in -1st s c. - -2nd Row—Ch 7, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 2, skip 1 s c, s c -in next s c, repeat from beginning all around. - -3rd Row—Sl st to center of picot, * ch 8, s c in next picot, repeat from -* 6 times, ch 4, d c in 1st picot (this brings thread in position for -next row). - -4th Row—Ch 4, 4 d c over same loop, work 4 d c, ch 1, 4 d c over each -remaining loop working 3 d c over remainder of 1st loop, join in 3rd st -of ch. - -5th Row—Sl st in next st of ch, * ch 7, 7 tr c with ch 1 between each tr -c in next ch 1 loop, ch 7, s c in next ch 1 loop, repeat from * 3 times. - -6th Row—Sl st to center of loop, s c over same loop, ** ch 5, s c in -next ch 1 loop, * ch 3, s c in next ch 1 loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch -5, s c in next loop, ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from ** twice, ch 5, -s c in next ch 1 loop, * ch 3, s c in next ch 1 loop, repeat from * 4 -times, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 2, d c in 1st s c. - -7th Row—Ch 3, 2 d c over same loop, ** ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 5, s c -in next loop. * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, s c -in next loop, ch 3, 3 d c in next loop, repeat from ** twice, ch 3, s c -in next loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat -from * 3 times, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 3, join in 3rd st of ch. - -8th Row—Ch 1, 2 tr c in same space, ** ch 7, skip 1 d c 3 tr c in next d -c, ch 3, skip next 3 ch loop, s c in next 5 ch loop, ch 5, s c in next -loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, s c in next -loop, ch 3, 3 tr c in next d c, repeat from ** twice, ch 7, skip 1 d c, -3 tr c in next d c, ch 3, skip next 3 ch loop, s c in next 5 ch loop, ch -5, s c in next loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch -5, s c in next loop, ch 3, join in 4th st of ch. - -9th Row—Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, ** ch 7, s c in next -loop, ch 7, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3, skip next 3 ch -loop, s c in next 5 ch loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, * ch 3, s c in next -loop, repeat from * once, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 3, 1 tr c in each -of the next 3 tr c, repeat from ** twice, ch 7, s c in next loop, ch 7, -1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3, skip next 3 ch loop, s c in -next 5 ch loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat -from * once, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 3, join in 4th st of ch. - -10th Row—Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, * ch 9, s c in next -loop, ch 9, s c in next loop, ch 9, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, -ch 3, skip next 3 ch loop, s c in next 5 ch loop, ch 5, s c in next -loop, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 3, 1 tr c in -each of the next 3 tr c, repeat from * twice, ch 9, s c in next loop, ch -9, s c in next loop, ch 9, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3, skip -next 3 ch loop, s c in next 5 ch loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c -in next loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 3, join in 4th st of ch. - -11th Row—Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, ** ch 9, s c in next -loop, ch 5, work 4 cluster sts with ch 5 between each cluster st in next -loop (cluster st: * thread over twice, insert in loop, pull through and -work off 2 loops twice, repeat from * twice, thread over and work off -all loops at one time), ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 9, 1 tr c in each of -the next 3 tr c, ch 3, skip next 3 ch loop, s c in next 5 ch loop, * ch -5, s c in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 3, 1 tr c in each of the -next 3 tr c, repeat from ** twice, ch 9, s c in next loop, ch 5, work 4 -cluster sts with ch 5 between each cluster st in next loop, ch 5, s c in -next loop, ch 9, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3, skip next 3 ch -loop, s c in next 5 ch loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * -once, ch 3, join in 4th st of ch. - -12th Row—Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, ** ch 9, s c in next -loop, * ch 5, cluster st in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, s c -in next loop, ch 9, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3, skip next 3 -ch loop, 1 s c in each of the next 2 loops, ch 3, 1 tr c in each of the -next 3 tr c, repeat from ** twice, ch 9, s c in next loop, * ch 5, -cluster st in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, s c in next loop, -ch 9, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 3, skip next 3 ch loop, 1 s -c in each of the next 2 loops, ch 3, join in 4th st of ch. - -13th Row—Sl st across each tr c and to center st of next loop, s c over -same loop. * ch 5, cluster st in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, -cluster st in next cluster st, ch 11, cluster st in same space, ch 5, -cluster st in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch -9, * thread over twice, insert in next tr c and work off 2 loops twice. -repeat from * 5 times, thread over and work off all loops at one time, -ch 9, s c in next loop, continue all around in same manner ending row -with ch 9, sl st in 1st s c, break thread. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - _Continuation from page 20_ - -Work a 2nd motif in same manner joining to 1st motif in last row as -follows: sl st to center of 1st loop, s c in same loop, * ch 5, cluster -st in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, cluster st in next cluster -st, ch 6, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 6, cluster st in -same cluster st of 2nd motif, * ch 3, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st -motif, ch 3, cluster st in next loop of 2nd motif, repeat from * twice, -ch 3, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 3, s c in next loop -of 2nd motif, ch 5, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 5, * -thread over twice, insert in next tr c of 2nd motif, pull through and -work off 2 loops twice, repeat from * 5 times, thread over and work off -all loops at one time, ch 5, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, -ch 5, s c in next loop of 2nd motif, * ch 3, sl st in corresponding loop -of 1st motif, ch 3, cluster st in next loop of 2nd motif, repeat from * -twice, ch 3, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 3, cluster st -in next cluster st of 2nd motif, ch 6, sl st in corresponding loop of -1st motif, ch 6, cluster st in same cluster st of 2nd motif and complete -motif same as 1st motif. - -Join 3rd motif to 2nd motif and 4th motif to 3rd and 1st motifs in same -manner. - -EDGE: Attach thread at joining at right hand side before corner, ch 4, -cluster st in same space, ch 4, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch -5, s c in next loop, ch 4, sl st in top of s c for picot, * ch 5, -cluster st in next loop, ch 4, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch -5, s c in next loop, ch 4, sl st in top of s c for picot, repeat from * -once, ch 5, cluster st in next loop, picot, ch 5, s c in top of tr c -group, ch 4, sl st in top of s c for picot, * ch 5, cluster st in next -loop, picot, ch 5, s c in next loop, picot, repeat from * twice, ch 5, -cluster st in same space, picot, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for -picot, ch 2, cluster st in same space, picot, ch 5, s c in same space, -picot, (corner) * ch 5, cluster st in next loop, picot, ch 5, s c in -next loop, picot, repeat from * once, ch 5, cluster st in next loop, -picot, ch 5, s c in top of tr c group, picot, * ch 5, cluster st in next -loop, picot, ch 5, s c in next loop, picot, repeat from * twice, ** ch -5, cluster st in joining, picot, * ch 5, s c in next loop, picot, ch 5, -cluster st in next loop, picot, repeat from * twice, ch 5, s c in top of -tr c group, picot, * ch 5, cluster st in next loop, picot, ch 5, s c in -next loop, picot, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** all around working -all corner motifs same as 1st corner motif. - -If napkins are desired, cut linen the required size. Roll a narrow hem -and work a row of s c over hem. Finish with edge same as on cloth. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - - - - Lily of the Valley Tablecloth - - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “STAR” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON. - ARTICLE 20. SIZE 30 - - 36—325 yd. Balls White, Ecru or Cream or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet - Cotton, Article 35, Size 30. - 30—400 yd. Balls. - Steel Crochet Hook #12. - -Each motif measures about 3 inches. 567 motifs 21×27 are required for -cloth measuring about 63×81 inches without edge. - -MOTIF—Ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 4 and work 23 tr c into ring, join -in 4th st of ch. - -2nd Row—Ch 3, d c in same space, * ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for -picot, ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 1, skip 2 tr c, 2 d -c in next tr c, repeat from * 6 times, * ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook -for picot, repeat from *, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch. - -3rd Row—Ch 4, tr c in d c, * ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, -repeat from * 3 times, ch 1, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 d c, repeat -from 1st * all around in same manner, join in 4th st of ch. - -4th Row—Ch 10, * tr c in center of 4 picot loop, ch 6, tr c between next -2 tr c, ch 6, tr c in same space, ch 6, tr c in center of next 4 picot -loop, ch 6, tr c between next 2 tr c, ch 6, repeat from * twice, tr c in -center of next 4 picot loop, ch 6, tr c between next 2 tr c, ch 6, tr c -in same space, ch 6, tr c in center of next 4 picot loop, ch 6, join in -4th st of ch. - -5th Row—Ch 1, 6 s c over loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, 3 d c in -next loop, ch 3, 3 d c in same loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, 6 s -c over each of the next 2 loops, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, 3 d c in -next loop, ch 3, 3 d c in same loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, s c in -next loop, ch 5, 6 s c over next loop, join in 1st s c. - -6th Row—Ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 4 s c, * ch 5, s c in next loop, -repeat from * once, ** ch 5, 1 d c in each d c, 3 tr c in corner loop, -ch 3, 3 tr c in same space, 1 d c in each d c, * ch 5, s c in next loop, -repeat from *, ch 5, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 8 s c, * ch -5, s c in next loop, repeat from * once, then repeat from ** all around -in same manner ending row with skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 4 s -c, join in 1st s c. - -7th Row—Ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, * ch 5, s c in next loop, -repeat from * twice, ** ch 5, 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts, 3 tr c in -corner loop, ch 5, 3 tr c in same loop, 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts, -* ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, skip 2 s c, 1 s c -in each of the next 4 s c, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * -twice, then repeat from ** all around in same manner, join in 1st s c, -break thread. - -Work a 2nd motif in same manner joining to 1st motif in last row as -follows: ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, * ch 5, s c in next -loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts, 3 tr c -in corner loop, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, 3 tr c -in same loop of 2nd motif, 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts, * ch 2, sl -st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 2, s c in next loop of 2nd -motif, repeat from * twice, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st -motif, ch 2, skip 2 s c of 2nd motif, 1 s c in each of the next 4 s c, * -ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 2, s c in next loop -of 2nd motif, repeat from * twice, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of -1st motif, ch 2, 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts of 2nd motif, 3 tr c in -corner loop, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 2, 3 tr -c in same loop of 2nd motif and complete motif same as 1st motif. join -3rd motif to 2nd motif and 4th motif to 1st and 3rd motifs in same -manner. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - -EDGE: With right side of work toward you and starting at corner motif, -join thread in center of s c group to the right of corner, * ch 5, s c -in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, skip 4 d c, s c in next d c, -ch 5, 3 tr c in corner loop, ch 5, 3 tr c in same loop, ** ch 5, skip 3 -tr c and 1 d c, s c in next d c, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * -3 times, ch 5, s c in center of s c group, * ch 5, s c in next loop, -repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, skip 4 d c, s c in next d c, * ch 5, s c in -next loop, repeat from *, then repeat from ** all around working all -corners in same manner, join. - -2nd Row—Sl st to center of loop, ch 8, sl st in 5th st from hook for -picot, d c in next loop, * ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, d -c in next loop, repeat from * twice, * ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook -for picot, ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, d c in next loop, -repeat from * once, ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 6, sl -st in 5th st from hook for picot, repeat from * once, d c in same loop -(corner), * ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 6, sl st in -5th st from hook for picot, d c in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 5, -sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, d c in next loop, repeat from * 10 -times, ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, d c in same loop, ** -ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, d c in next loop, * ch 5, sl -st in 5th st from hook for picot, d c in next loop, repeat from * 11 -times, ch 5, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, d c in same loop, -repeat from ** all around working all corners same as 1st corner. - -If napkins are desired, cut linen the size required. Turn under a small -hem. Work a row of s c all around. - -2nd Row—Ch 7, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 2, skip 3 s c, s c -in next s c, repeat from beginning all around. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - - - - Pond Lily Tablecloth - - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “STAR” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON. - ARTICLE 20, SIZE 20 - - 36—250 yd. Balls Cream, Ecru or White or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet - Cotton, Article 35, Size 20. - 30—300 yd. Balls. - Steel Crochet Hook #11. - -Each motif measures about 4½ inches. 192 Motifs 12x16 are required for -cloth measuring about 56x74 inches with edge. - -MOTIF—Ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 23 d c into ring, join in -3rd st of ch. - -2nd Row—Ch 12, sl st in 7th st from hook, ch 5, skip 2 d c, s c in next -d c, repeat from beginning all around. - -3rd Row—5 s c over next loop, sl st in next loop, ch 4, * thread over -twice, insert in same loop, pull through and work off 2 loops twice, -repeat from * once, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ** -ch 5, * thread over twice, insert in same loop, pull through and work -off 2 loops twice, repeat from * twice, thread over and work off all -loops at one time, repeat from ** twice, ch 5, * thread over twice, -insert in same loop, pull through and work off 2 loops twice, repeat -from * once, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ch 4, sl st -in same loop, 5 s c in next loop, repeat from beginning all around. - -4th Row—Sl st across next 5 s c, then ch 4 and to the center of next -loop, s c in same loop, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, s -c in next loop, repeat from 1st * all around, join in 1st s c. - -5th Row—Sl st in each of the next 2 chs, 3 s c in same loop, * ch 6, 3 s -c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 3, d c in -1st s c (this brings thread in position for next row). - -6th Row—Ch 4 (ch 4 at beginning of row counts as 1 tr c), 2 tr c in same -space, * ch 5, 3 s c in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 5, then repeat -from beginning all around, join in 4th st of ch. - -7th Row—Ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, * ch 7, skip next tr c, 3 tr c in -next tr c, ch 6, skip next loop, 5 s c in next loop, ch 6, 3 tr c in -next tr c, repeat from * all around, ending row with ch 7, skip next tr -c, 3 tr c in next tr c, ch 6, skip next loop, 5 s c in next loop, ch 6, -join in 4th st of ch. - -8th Row—Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, * ch 7, 3 s c in next -loop, ch 7, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 6, skip 1 s c, 1 s c -in each of the next 3 s c, ch 6, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, -repeat from * all around ending row with ch 7, 3 s c in next loop, ch 7, -1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 6, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of -the next 3 s c, ch 6, join in 4th st of ch. - -9th Row—Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, * ch 7, 3 s c in next -loop, ch 7, 3 s c in next loop, ch 7, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, -ch 6, s c in center 5 c of s c group, ch 6, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 -tr c, repeat from * all around in same manner, join in 4th st of ch. - -10th Row—Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr c), 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, * -ch 7, 3 s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 7, 1 tr c in each of -the next 3 tr c, repeat from beginning all around, join, break thread. - -Work a 2nd motif in same manner joining to 1st motif in last row as -follows: ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, * ch 7, 3 s c in next -loop, repeat from * once, ch 3, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st -motif, ch 3, 3 s c in next loop of 2nd motif, ch 3, sl st in next loop -of 1st motif, ch 3, 1 tr c in each of the next 6 tr c of 2nd motif, * ch -3, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 3, 3 s c in next loop of -2nd motif, repeat from * once and complete motif same as 1st motif, -break thread. - -Join 3rd motif to 2nd motif and 4th motif to 3rd and 1st motifs in same -manner. - -JOINING MOTIF—Ch 8, join to form a ring, ** ch 4, * thread over twice, -insert in ring, pull through and work off 2 loops twice, repeat from *, -thread over and work off all loops at one time, ch 4, 3 s c in ring, -repeat from ** 3 times. - -2nd Row—Sl st to top of ch 4, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, * ch 6, skip -next st, 3 d c in next st, ch 5, 3 d c in top of next ch 4, repeat from -* twice, ch 6, skip next st, 3 d c in next st, ch 5, join in 3rd st of -ch. - -3rd Row—Ch 3 (ch 3 at beginning of row counts as 1 d c), 1 d c in each -of the next 2 d c, ch 6, 3 s c in next loop, ch 6, 1 d c in each of the -next 3 d c, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, repeat from beginning all -around, join in 3rd st of ch. - -4th Row—Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 d c, ch 3, sl st in 3rd free -loop of any large motif, ch 3, 3 s c in next loop of joining motif, ch -3, sl st in next free loop of same large motif, ch 3, sl st in next free -loop of next large motif, ch 3, 3 s c in next loop of joining motif, ch -3, sl st in next loop of same large motif, ch 3, tr c in each of the -next 6 d c of joining motif and continue in same manner until joining is -completed. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - -EDGE: Attach thread in 3rd loop on right hand side before joining of -corner motif, ch 1 and work 3 s c in same space, ch 7, 3 s c in next -loop, ch 7, 3 s c in next loop, ch 3, thread over needle, insert in same -loop with joining, pull through and work off 2 loops, thread over -needle, insert in same loop with joining of next motif, pull through and -work off all loops 2 at a time, ch 3, 3 s c in next loop, * ch 7, 3 s c -in next loop, repeat from * 18 times, ** thread over needle, insert in -next loop (same as joining) pull through and work off 2 loops, thread -over needle, insert in same loop with joining of next motif, pull -through and work off all loops 2 at a time, ch 3, 3 s c in next loop, * -ch 7, 3 s c in next loop, repeat from * 10 times, repeat from ** all -around working all corner motifs same as 1st corner motif. - - _Continuation from page 20_ - -2nd Row—Sl st into loop, ch 4, cluster st in same space, * ch 5, sl st -in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, cluster st in same space, repeat -from * twice, ch 5, 2 s c in next loop, ch 4, sl st in top of last 5 c -for picot, 2 s c in next ch 7 loop of next motif, ** ch 5, 4 cluster sts -with ch 1, picot, ch 1 between each cluster st in next loop, * ch 7, 2 s -c in next loop, ch 4, sl st in top of last 5 c for picot, s c in same -space, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** 3 times, ch 5, 4 cluster sts -with ch 1, picot, ch 1 between each cluster st in next loop, ch 5, 2 s c -in next loop, ch 4, sl st in top of last s c for picot, 2 s c in next ch -7 loop of next motif and continue all around in same manner. - -If napkins are desired, cut linen the size required. Work a row of s c -over a rolled hem. - -2nd Row—Ch 7, skip 5 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, repeat from -beginning all around. - -3rd Row—Same as last row of edging on cloth working the 4 cluster sts at -corners only. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - - - - Tulip Tablecloth - - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “STAR” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON. - ARTICLE 20, SIZE 20 - - 48—250 yd. Balls White, Ecru or Cream or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet - Cotton, Article 35, Size 20. - 40—300 yd. Balls. - Steel Crochet Hook #11. - -Each motif measures about 6 inches. 176 motifs 11x16 are required for -cloth measuring 66x96 inches. - -LARGE MOTIF—Ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 4, * thread over twice, insert -in ring, pull through and work off 2 loops twice, repeat from *, thread -over and work off all loops at one time, ** ch 4, * thread over twice, -insert in ring, pull through and work off 2 loops twice, repeat from * -twice, thread over and work off all loops at one time (a cluster st), -repeat from ** 6 times, ch 4, join in 1st cluster st. - -2nd Row—Ch 4, tr c in same space, ch 7, 2 tr c in same space, * ch 3, 2 -tr c, ch 7, 2 tr c in next cluster st, repeat from * all around, ch 3, -join in 4th st of ch. - -3rd Row—Sl st to center of loop, ** ch 5, 2 tr c in 1st st of ch, * ch -4, 2 tr c in top of last tr c, (rice st) repeat from * 7 times, s c in -top of 4th rice st, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, ch 4, 2 tr c in top of -last tr c, s c in top of 2nd rice st, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, ch 4, -2 tr c in top of last tr c, skip one loop, s c in next loop, repeat from -** all around, break thread. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - -4th Row—Join thread between 5th and 6th rice sts, ch 12, d c between -next 2 rice sts, * ch 9, d c between next 2 rice sts, repeat from *, ** -ch 9, s c between 10th and 11th rice sts, ch 7, tr c between 12th and -13th rice sts, tr c between 1st and 2nd rice sts of next group, ch 7, s -c between 3rd and 4th rice sts, ch 9, d c between 5th and 6th rice sts, -* ch 9, d c between next 2 rice sts, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** -6 times, ch 9, s c between 10th and 11 rice sts, ch 7, tr c between 12th -and 13th rice sts, tr c between 1st and 2nd rice sts of 1st group, ch 7, -s c between 3rd and 4th rice sts, ch 9, join in 3rd st of ch. - -5th Row—Sl st to loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d -c in same space, ** ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c -in next loop, * ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c in next loop, -repeat from *, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in next 7 ch loop, 3 d c, ch -3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c in next loop, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d -c in next loop, repeat from ** 6 times, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, -3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c in next loop, * ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c -in next loop, repeat from *, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in next 7 ch -loop, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c in next loop, ch 3, join in 3rd st -of ch. - -6th Row—Sl st to center of next loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat -from * 10 times, ** skip next 3 ch loop, s c in next 3 ch loop, ch 2, sl -st in last 5 ch loop of previous scallop, ch 2, s c in next 3 ch loop of -2nd scallop, ch 2, sl st in next 5 ch loop of previous scallop, ch 2, s -c in next 3 ch loop of 2nd scallop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat -from * 11 times, repeat from ** 6 times, skip next 3 ch loop, s c in -next 3 ch loop, ch 2, sl st in last 5 ch loop of previous scallop, ch 2, -s c in next 3 ch loop of 1st scallop, ch 2, sl st in next 5 ch loop of -previous scallop, ch 2, s c in next 3 ch loop of 1st scallop, ch 3, d c -in sl st of 1st loop, (this brings thread in position for next row). - -7th Row—Ch 3, s c in next loop, * ch 7, sl st in 5th st from hook for -picot, ch 2, 2 d c in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 7, sl st in -5th st from hook for picot, ch 2, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in next -loop, ch 6, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 1, s c in next loop -of next scallop, repeat from beginning all around, break thread. - -Work a 2nd motif in same manner joining to 1st motif in last row as -follows: ch 3, s c in next loop, * ch 7, sl st in 5th st from hook for -picot, ch 2, 2 d c in next loop, repeat from * twice, * ch 5, sl st in -corresponding picot of 1st motif, ch 2, complete picot, ch 2, 2 d c in -next loop of 2nd motif, repeat from twice, ch 7, sl st in 5th st from -hook for picot, ch 2, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 6, sl -st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 1, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in -next loop, ch 7, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 2, 2 d c in -next loop, * ch 5, sl st in corresponding picot of 1st motif, ch 2, -complete picot, ch 2, 2 d c in next loop of 2nd motif, repeat from * -twice and complete motif same as 1st motif, break thread. Join 3rd motif -to 2nd motif and 4th motif to 3rd and 1st motifs in same manner. - -JOINING MOTIF—Work 1st 2 rows same as large motif. - -3rd Row—Work 2 rice sts, ch 2, sl st in center free picot of 1st -scallop, ch 2, complete picot, work 2 rice sts, skip next loop of -joining motif, s c in next loop, work 2 rice sts, ch 2, sl st in center -free picot of next scallop of same motif, ch 2, complete picot, work 2 -rice sts, skip next loop of joining motif, s c in next loop, work 2 rice -sts, ch 2, sl st in center free picot of next scallop of next motif, ch -2, complete picot and continue in same manner until joining is -completed, break thread. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - [Illustration: Instructions page 21] - - [Illustration: Instructions page 21] - - - - - _Rose Filet Cloth_ - - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “STAR” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON. - ARTICLE 20. SIZE 30 - - 30—325 yd. Balls White, Cream or Ecru. - 3 yds of 36 inch Linen will be required for a cloth measuring about 68 - x 103 inches. - Steel Crochet Hook No. 12. - -Ch 200, d c in 8th st from hook, 1 d c in each of the next 3 sts of ch, -* ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, d c in next st, repeat from * 14 times, 1 d c -in each of the next 3 sts of ch, * ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, d c in next -st, repeat from * 24 times, 1 d c in each of the next 3 sts of ch, * ch -2, skip 2 sts of ch, d c in next st, repeat from * 18 times, 1 d c in -each of the next 3 sts of ch, ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, d c in last st, ch -5 to turn each row. - -2nd Row—D c in next d c, 1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, * ch 2, d c in -next d c, repeat from * 18 times, 1 d c in each of the next 3 d c (a -solid mesh), * 2 d c in mesh, 1 d c in next d c, repeat from * once, * -ch 2, d c in next d c (an open mesh), repeat from * 22 times, 1 d c in -each of the next 3 d c, * ch 2, d c in next d c, repeat from * 14 times, -1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch. - -3rd Row—1 open mesh, 1 solid mesh, 15 open meshes, 1 solid mesh, 22 open -meshes, 2 solid meshes, 21 open meshes, 1 solid mesh, 1 open mesh. -Continue working back and forth according to diagram to arrow, then -repeat from beginning to arrow 6 times. - -Work 2 more lengths of insertion in same manner and finish all edges -with a row of s c, working 2 s c in 1 mesh and 3 s c in next mesh and 5 -s c in each corner mesh. - -Cut 2 strips of linen 4 inches wide and required length. Cut 2 strips of -linen 14 inches wide and required length. Work a row of s c over a -narrow rolled hem around linen sections. Sew linen and insertion -together as illustrated. - -EDGE: Join thread in corner, * 1 s c in each of the next 12 s c, ch 5, -turn, s c in 6th s c from hook, ch 5, s c in 1st s c made, ch 1, turn -and work 9 s c over first ch 5 loop and 5 s c over 2nd loop, ch 5, turn, -s c in center st of 1st scallop, ch 1, turn and work 5 s c over loop, ch -3, slip st in top of s c for picot, 4 s c over same loop, sl st in top -of 2nd scallop and finish same scallop with 4 more s c, slip st into s c -of previous row, repeat from * all around, break thread. If napkins to -match are desired, cut squares of linen the size required and work a row -of s c over a narrow rolled hem. - -EDGE: Starting at corner, * 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, ch 5, turn, -s c in 1st s c, ch 1, turn, work 3 s c over loop, ch 3, slip st in top -of s c for picot, 3 s c over same loop, repeat from * all around, break -thread. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - - FILET CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS - - - OPEN MESH - -When worked on a chain, work the first d c in 8th ch from hook * ch 2, -skip 2 sts, 1 d c in next st, repeat from *. Succeeding rows, ch 5 to -turn and d c in d c, * ch 2, d c in next d c, repeat from *. - - - SOLID MESH - -Four double crochets form 1 solid mesh and 3 d c are required for each -additional solid mesh. - -To increase a solid mesh at end of row, work a tr c in same space with -last d c, work 2 more tr c working each tr c into lower loop of previous -st. - -To increase 1 open mesh at end of row, ch 2, tr c in same space with -last d c. - -To increase 1 open mesh at beginning of row, ch 8, d c in 1st d c. - -To increase a solid mesh at beginning of row, ch 5, 1 d c in 4th st from -hook, 1 d c in next st of ch, d c in next d c. - -To decrease a mesh at beginning of row, sl st across 1st mesh. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - - - - _Philodendron Crocheted Set_ - - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “DE LUXE” MERCERIZED CROCHET AND - KNITTING COTTON, ARTICLE 346 - - 3—300 yd. Balls White or Ecru will make 4 mats. - Steel Crochet Hook #6. - Each mat measures about 12 x 16½ inches. - Mats are worked with a double strand of thread. - -Ch 95, tr c in 15th st from hook, ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, tr c in next -st, ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, tr c in next st, * ch 5, skip 5 sts of ch, tr -c in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, tr c in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st of -ch, tr c in next st, repeat from * 6 times, ch 5, tr c in last st of ch. - -2nd Row—Ch 8, turn, d c in 1st tr c, * d c in next ch 1 mesh, d c in -next tr c, repeat from * once, * ch 5, d c in next tr c, d c in next ch -1 mesh, d c in next tr c, d c in next ch 1 mesh, d c in next tr c, -repeat from * 6 times, ch 5, skip 5 sts of ch, d c in next st. - -3rd and 4th Rows—Ch 8, turn, 1 d c in each of the next 5 d c, * ch 5, 1 -d c in each of the next 5 d c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 5, skip 5 sts -of ch, d c in next st. - -5th Row—Ch 9, turn, * tr c in next d c, ch 1, skip 1 d c, tr c in next d -c, ch 1, skip 1 d c, tr c in next d c, ch 5, repeat from * across row, -skip 5 sts of ch, tr c in next st. Repeat the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th rows -4 times, without breaking thread start border, ch 13 and working across -short side skip 1 row, d c over end st of next row, * ch 10, skip 3 -rows, d c over end st of next row, repeat from * 3 times, ch 10, d c in -center st at corner, ch 10, d c in same corner loop, ch 10, skip 1 tr c, -d c in next tr c, * ch 10, d c in center tr c of next tr c group, repeat -from * 6 times, ch 10, d c in corner loop, ch 10, d c in corner st of -same loop, ch 10, skip 1 row, d c over end st of next row, * ch 10, skip -3 rows, d c over end st of next row, repeat from * 3 times, ch 10, d c -in center st at corner, ch 10, d c in same corner loop, ch 10, skip 1 tr -c, d c in next tr c, * ch 10, d c in center tr c of next group, repeat -from * 6 times, ch 10, d c in corner loop, ch 5, d tr c (3 times over -needle) in 3rd st of 1st ch 13, this brings thread in position for next -row. - -There should be 8 loops on each narrow side including corners and 11 -loops on each long side including corners (34 loops). - -Next Row—Ch 13, d c in next loop, * ch 10, d c in next loop, repeat from -* all around ending row same as last row. - -Next Row—Same as last row but ending row with ch 10, sl st in 3rd st of -ch, break thread. - - - DIRECTIONS FOR STARCHING MATS - -New mats should be washed in mild soap flakes, rinsed and dried. - -STARCH: Dissolve ¼ cup of starch in ½ cup of cold water. Cook slowly -over a low flame. As it thickens, stir in gradually about 1¼ cups cold -water. Cook, stirring constantly until the starch clears, 10 to 12 -minutes. This makes a thick pasty mixture. As soon as starch is cool -enough to handle, dip mat and squeeze starch through it thoroughly. -Wring out extra starch. The mat should be wet with the starch, but there -should be none in the spaces. Pin mat in position according to size and -leave until thoroughly dry. - - [Illustration: “STAR” Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Article 20 comes in - sizes 10, 20 and 30, and in shades from White to Dark Linen. Your - local dealer will help you select your shade and show you the other - American Thread Company “STAR” Brand Crochet Cottons.] - - [Illustration: Gem Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Article 35, comes in - many lovely shades to fit in with your personal scheme of interior - decoration. It is also available in white, of course. It would be - particularly charming for any one of the tablecloths shown in this - book.] - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - - - - _Chrysanthemum Tablecloth_ - - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “STAR” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON. - ARTICLE 20. SIZE 30 - - 40—325 yd. Balls White, Ecru or Cream or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet - Cotton, Article 36, Size 30. - 33—400 yd. Balls. - Steel Crochet Hook #12. - -Each motif measures about 3 inches. 567 motifs, 21x27 are required for a -cloth measuring about 63x81 inches. - -MOTIF—Ch 12, join to form a ring, ch 3, * thread over, insert in ring, -pull through and work off 2 loops, repeat from *, then work off -remaining loops at one time, ** ch 4, * thread over needle, insert in -ring, pull through and work off 2 loops, repeat from * twice, thread -over and work off remaining loops at one time (this is a cluster -stitch), repeat from ** until there are 8 cluster sts in ring, ch 4, -join. - -2nd Row—Ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 7, sl st in 4th st -from hook for picot, ch 2, s c in next cluster st, repeat from beginning -all around, join. - -3rd Row—Sl st to center of picot loop, * ch 9, s c in center of next -picot loop, repeat from * all around, join. - -4th Row—Sl st into loop, ch 3 and work 3 cluster sts with ch 3 between -each cluster st in same loop, * ch 6, 3 cluster sts with ch 3 between -each cluster st in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 6, join in -1st cluster st. - -5th Row—Sl st in ch 3 loop, ch 3, work 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between -in same loop, ch 3, 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between in next loop, * ch -6, skip 1 loop, 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between in next loop, ch 3, 2 -cluster sts with ch 3 between in next loop, repeat from all around, ch -6, join. - -6th Row—Sl st into loop, ch 3 and work 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between -in same loop, * ch 3, 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between in next loop, -repeat from * once, ** ch 1 s c over the ch 6 loops of 2 previous rows, -ch 4, 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between in next ch 3 loop, * ch 3, 2 -cluster sts with ch 3 between in next loop, repeat from * once, then -repeat from ** all around, join in 1st cluster st. - -7th Row—Ch 1, * 2 s c, 4 ch picot, 1 s c in each 3 ch loop, ch 6, sl st -in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, skip the 2-ch 4 loops, repeat from -* all around, join, break thread. - -Work another motif in same manner joining it to 1st motif in last row as -follows: work 2 s c in 1st ch 3 loop, ch 2, sl st in corresponding picot -of 1st motif, ch 2, complete picot, 1 s c in same loop of 2nd motif, -join the next 4 picots of 2nd motif in same manner and complete motif -same as 1st motif. Join 3rd motif to 2nd motif and join 4th motif to 3rd -and 1st motifs in same manner leaving 2 picots free between joinings. - -JOINING MOTIF—Work 1st row of large motif, * ch 5, join to 3rd free -picot of large motif, ch 2, sl st in 3rd st of ch to complete picot, ch -5, skip 1 picot, sl st in next picot of same large motif, ch 2, sl st in -3rd st of ch to complete picot, ch 2, s c in next cluster st of small -motif, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, s c in next -cluster st of small motif, repeat from * all around joining all motifs -in same manner, break thread. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - - - - _Daisy Tablecloth_ - - - _Illustrated on page 3_ - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “STAR” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON. - ARTICLE 20, SIZE 20 - - 35—250 yd. Balls Cream, White or Ecru or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet - Cotton, Article 35, Size 20. - 30—300 yd. Balls. - Steel Crochet Hook #11. - -Each motif measures about 2½ inches. 660 motifs 22x30 are required for -cloth measuring about 55x75 inches. - -Ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 16 s c in ring, join in 1st s -c. - -2nd Row—* Ch 16, s c in next s c, repeat from * 14 times, ch 7, tr tr c -(4 times over needle) in joining, this brings thread in position for -next row. - -3rd Row—* Ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * 14 times, ch 3, d c in -tr tr c. - -4th Row—Ch 6, 3 d c in same loop, * 3 d c, ch 3, 3 d c in next loop, -repeat from * 14 times, 2 d c in 1st loop, join in 3rd st of ch. - -5th Row—Sl st to loop, ch 5, d tr c (3 times over needle) in same space, -ch 5, 2 d tr c in same space, ch 11, 2 d tr c in same space, ch 5, 2 d -tr c in same space, * ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, 2 d c, ch 5, 2 d c -in next loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, 2 d tr c, ch 5, 2 d tr c, ch -11, 2 d tr c, ch 5, 2 d tr c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, s -c in next loop, ch 5, 2 d c, ch 5, 2 d c in next loop, ch 5, s c in next -loop, ch 5, join in 5th st of ch, break thread. - -Work a 2nd motif in same manner joining to 1st motif in last row as -follows: sl st to loop, ch 5, d tr c in same space, ch 5, 2 d tr c in -same space, ch 5, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 5, 2 d tr -c in same space of 2nd motif, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st -motif, ch 2, 2 d tr c in same space of 2nd motif, ch 5, s c in next loop -of 2nd motif, ch 5, 2 d c in next loop of 2nd motif, ch 2, sl st in -corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 2, 2 d c in same loop of 2nd motif, -ch 5, s c in next loop of 2nd motif, ch 5, 2 d tr c in next loop of 2nd -motif, ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 2, 2 d tr c in -same space of 2nd motif, ch 5, sl st in corresponding loop of 1st motif, -ch 5, 2 d tr c in same space of 2nd motif, ch 5, 2 d tr c in same space -of 2nd motif and complete motif as 1st motif. Join all motifs in same -manner. - - [Illustration: {uncaptioned}] - - - - - _Carnation Luncheon Set_ - - - _Illustrated on page 12_ - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “SILLATEEN SANSIL”. ARTICLE 101 - - 9—210 yd. Balls White. - 6—210 yd. Balls Red or any Contrasting Color will make 4 mats. - Each mat measures about 12¼ x 18¼ inches. - Steel Crochet Hook #10. - -With Red, ch 4, 3 d c in 4th st from hook, ch 3, turn. - -2nd Row—2 d c in 1st d c, skip 1 d c, sl st in next d c, ch 3, 2 d c in -same space with sl st (shell), ch 3, turn. - -3rd Row—2 d c in 1st d c, sl st in the ch 3 of same shell, ch 3, 2 d c -in same space, sl st in ch 3 of next shell, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, -ch 3, turn. Repeat the 3rd row having one more shell in each row and -ending each row with 2 d c in same space until there are 18 shells in -row, break Red. - -Next Row—Attach White and work in same manner (when changing Color -always complete last half of st with next Color). Work 1 more row in -White, break White. Attach Red and work 2 rows in same manner, break -Red. Continue in same manner working 2 rows White, 2 rows Red, 2 rows -White, 2 rows Red, 2 rows White, 8 rows Red, 2 rows White, 2 rows Red, 2 -rows White, 2 rows Red, 2 rows White, 2 rows Red, 11 rows White (63 -shells in last row), ch 3, turn. - -Next Row—2 d c in 1st d c, sl st in ch 3 of same shell, ch 3, 2 d c in -same space, * sl st in ch 3 of next shell, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, -repeat from * to end of row ending with a sl st in the ch 3 of last -shell, ch 1, turn (63 shells in each remaining row). - -Next Row—Sl st to ch 3 of 1st shell, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, sl st in -ch 3 of next shell, then continue working in shells across row working 2 -d c in same space with last sl st, ch 3, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows -working 9 more rows White, 2 rows Red, 2 rows White, 2 rows Red, 2 rows -White, 2 rows Red, 12 rows White. - -Next Row—Sl st to ch 3 of 1st shell, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, sl st in -ch 3 of next shell, continue working in shells across row ending row -with a sl st in last shell, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row for remainder of -mat having 1 shell less in each row working 9 more rows White, 2 rows -Red, 2 rows White, 2 rows Red, 2 rows White, 2 rows Red, 2 rows White, 8 -rows Red, 2 rows White, * 2 rows Red, 2 rows White, repeat from * twice, -break White. - -Attach Red and continue in same manner until 2 shells remain. ch 1, -turn, sl st to ch 3 of shell, ch 3, thread over, insert in same space, -pull through and work off 2 loops, thread over, insert in 1st d c of -next shell, pull through and work off 2 loops, thread over, insert in -next d c of same shell, pull through, work off 2 loops, thread over and -work off all loops at one time, break thread and fasten securely. - -EDGE: With Red, * ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip the length of a d c, s -c in next st, repeat from * all around. - - - - - _Daffodil Luncheon Set_ - - - _Illustrated on page 13_ - - Materials Required— - AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET AND - KNITTING COTTON. ARTICLE 40 - - 9—200 yd. Balls Yellow or any Color desired—will make 4 doilies. - Steel Crochet Hook #7. - -Each doily measures about 19 inches in diameter. - -Ch 6, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 8 s c in ring, do not join this -or the following rows, place a marker at beginning of each row. - -2nd Row—2 s c in each s c. - -3rd Row—Working in s c, increase in every other st. - -4th Row—Increase in every 3rd s c. - -5th Row—Increase in every 4th s c. - -6th Row—Increase in every 5th s c, then work 1 row even. - -8th Row—Increase in every 6th s c. - -9th Row—Increase in every 7th s c, then work 1 row even. - -11th Row—Increase in every 8th s c. - -12th Row—Increase in every 9th s c, then work 1 row even. - -14th Row—Increase in every 10th s c. - -15th Row—Increase in every 11th s c. - -16th Row—Increase in every 12th s c. Repeat the 11th, 12th, 13th and -14th rows. - -21st & 22nd Rows—Work even. - -23rd Row—Increase in every 11th s c, then work 5 rows even. - -29th Row—Increase in every 6th s c, then work 4 rows even. - -34th Row—Increase in every 7th s c, then work 1 row even. - -36th Row—Increase in every 8th s c, then work 4 rows even. - -41st Row—Increase in every 9th s c, then work 3 rows even. - -45th Row—Increase in every 10th s c, then work 4 rows even. - -50th Row—Increase in every 11th s c, then work 4 rows even (312 s c), sl -st in next 2 s c to even row. - -55th Row—* Ch 6, skip 3 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around -ending row with ch 3, d c in same st with the 1st ch 6, this brings -thread in position for next row (78 loops). - -56th Row—* Ch 7, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row -with ch 3, tr c in d c. - -57th Row—Same as last row ending row with ch 3, tr c in tr c. - -58th Row—Same as last row but having 8 chs in each loop and ending row -with ch 4, tr c in tr c. - -59th Row—Ch 4, s c in same loop ** ch 4, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between -in next loop (cluster st: thread over needle, insert in loop, pull -through and work off 2 loops, * thread over needle, insert in same -space, pull through and work off 2 loops, repeat from *, thread over and -work off all loops at one time), ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in -same loop (picot loop) repeat from ** all around ending row with ch 4, 2 -cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, ch 4, join in base of 1st -picot loop. - -60th Row—Sl st into the picot loop, * ch 7, s c in ch 5 loop between -next 2 cluster sts, ch 4, s c in same space (picot loop), ch 7, s c in -next picot loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 4, tr c in -sl st. - -61st Row—Ch 8, d c in same loop, * ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for -picot, ch 1, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c (shell) in next ch 7 loop, repeat from * -all around ending row with ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch -1, join in 3rd st of ch. - -62nd Row—Sl st into shell, * ch 4, s c in same space, ch 8, skip the -picot, s c in center of next shell, repeat from * all around ending row -with ch 4, s c in same space, ch 4, tr c in sl st. - -63rd Row—Same as 61st row working a shell in each 8 ch loop. - -64th Row—Sl st into shell and work 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in -same space, * ch 6, s c in next shell, ch 4, s c in same space, ch 6, 2 -cluster sts with ch 5 between in next shell, repeat from * all around -ending row with ch 6, s c, ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 6, join in top of -1st cluster st. - -65th Row—Sl st into loop, * ch 4, s c in same space, ch 9, s c in next -picot loop, ch 9, 1 s c, ch 4, 1 s c between next 2 cluster sts, repeat -from * all around in same manner ending row with Ch 4, d tr c in sl st. - -66th Row—* Ch 10, s c in next ch 9 loop, repeat from * all around ending -row with ch 5, tr tr c (4 times over needle) in d tr c. - -67th Row—* Ch 10, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row -same as last row. - -68th Row—Ch 1, s c in same space, * ch 6, 2 cluster sts with ch 6 -between in next loop, ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, -join in 1st s c. - -69th Row—Ch 1, s c in same s c, ** ch 6, cluster st between next 2 -cluster sts, * ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, cluster -st in same space, repeat from * twice, ch 6, s c in next s c, repeat -from ** all around, break thread. - - - REMEMBER DYE LOTS - -To insure the best results make certain that the “STAR” Brand Crochet -Cotton you buy to crochet your tablecloth is of one dye lot. The best -way to be sure of this is to purchase sufficient material at one time to -complete your piece. Or you can ask your dealer to reserve enough “STAR” -Brand Crochet Cotton for you. - - - A SERVICE FOR YOU—OUR CUSTOMERS - -Occasionally even the most skilled needlewoman needs a helping hand with -her work and the beginner needs guidance over the bumpy path of -learning. We extend that helping hand by offering you the assistance of -Cecilia Vanek with your needlework problems. No question is too small -for us to help you with and we will welcome your letters. Write to -Cecilia Vanek, The American Thread Co., 260 West Broadway, New York 13, -N. Y. - - - WASHING AND BLOCKING CROCHET - -Using hot water and a mild soap, make thick suds, add cold water until -suds are lukewarm. - -Let the article stand in the suds a very few minutes, then squeeze in -and out until thoroughly clean. Rinse in clear water several times or -until sure the soap is removed. Roll in a bath towel. This will absorb -some of the moisture. - -The work is now ready for blocking. Lay the work on a padded ironing -board or a flat surface and pin in position with rust proof pins, -stretching it gently to correct size and shape. Press through a damp -cloth and leave in position until dry. - - - CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS - - ch Chain - st(s) Stitch(es) - sl-st Slip st. - s c Single Crochet - s d c Short Double Crochet - d c Double Crochet - tr c Treble Crochet - d tr c Double Treble Crochet - tr tr c Triple Treble Crochet - -* (asterisk) When this symbol appears, continue working until directions - refer you back to this symbol. - - - - - _More Star Books_ - - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 52 - AFGHANS] - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 44 - DOILIES] - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 41 - EDGINGS (copyrighted)] - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 55 - POTHOLDERS] - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 51 - RUGS] - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 42 - REVISED BEGINNER’S MANUAL] - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 46 - CHAIR BACKS] - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 53 - THE NEW BABY BOOK] - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 50 - EMBLEMS AND CHURCH LACES] - - [Illustration: Star Book No. 49 - NEW TABLE DESIGNS] - - These STAR Books are available for 10 cents each at your favorite - dealer or write to - - [Illustration: Logo] - - THE AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY - 260 W. 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