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If you are not located in the United States, you -will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before -using this eBook. - -Title: Star Book No. 225: Aunt Lydia's Rug Yarn Collection - -Author: Anonymous - -Release Date: February 7, 2023 [eBook #69979] - -Language: English - -Produced by: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading - Team at https://www.pgdp.net - -*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STAR BOOK NO. 225: AUNT -LYDIA'S RUG YARN COLLECTION *** - - - - - - Transcriber’s Note - Italic text displayed as: _italic_ - Bold text displayed as: =bold= - - - - - STAR BOOK No. 225 - =35¢= - - AUNT LYDIA’S® - RUG YARN - _Collection_ - - - - -[Illustration: Lady standing wearing a crocheted shell] - -[Illustration: Butterfly] - -_A Belle’s Shell_ - - -=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD= - =“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 8 (9, 10)—70 yd. skeins Chartreuse - -Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW. - -=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch - -Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large -sizes are given in parentheses. - -=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 16″, 17″, 18″. - -=BACK=: Ch 52 (56, 60), s c in 2nd st from hook, * 1 d c in next st -of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1, turn. =2nd -ROW=: D c in back loop of 1st s c, * s c in front loop of next d c, -d c in back loop of next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. -=3rd ROW=: S c in front loop of 1st d c, * d c in back loop of next -s c, s c in front loop of next d c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, -turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 14 (18, 22) times. =NEXT ROW=: Spacing -sts evenly, working over side of each row work 47 (51, 55) s c down -side, ch 1, turn. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Working 1 shoulder at a time sl -st across 6 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * -4 times, ch 4, turn. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in -next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 4, turn. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: S c in -1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 1, d c in -last loop, (dec), ch 4, turn. =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work 3—ch 3 loops, ch -4 to turn all rows, cut yarn. Skip 13 (17, 21) s c for neck, attach -yarn and work 5—ch 3 loops for other shoulder, complete shoulder and -shaping same as 1st shoulder, cut yarn. - -=FRONT=: Work same as back. - -=FINISHING=: Block each section. Sew side and shoulder seams. Attach -yarn at back of left shoulder, work around neck as follows: ch 1, -skip length of a sl st, sl st in next space, work in same manner -around armholes. - -=POMPONS=: Open a skein of yarn and cut one end, tie at 1 inch -intervals. Cut between each tie and trim ends. Tie 1 pompon in every -other row along lower edge. - -[Illustration: Woman with crocheted shell] - -_A Belle’s Shell_ - - - - -[Illustration: Woman wearing love vest] - -_A Love Vest_ - - -=SIZES=: 12, 14, 16 - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD= - =“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 7 (8, 8)—70 yd. skeins White - A few yds. Red - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 and No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH -WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - - Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H - 5—¾ inch bone rings - - =GAUGE FOR No. 10 NEEDLES=: - 7 sts = 2 inches - 5 rows = 1 inch - -=BACK=: On No. 8 needles cast on 51 (55, 59) sts and work in seed -st for 2 inches (seed st: =1st ROW=: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * -across row. Repeat 1st row throughout). Change to No. 10 needles and -work even for 12 inches. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of -next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side once. Work even for 7 (7½, 8) -inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts at beg of next 4 -rows, bind off remaining sts for back of neck. - -=RIGHT FRONT=: On No. 8 needles cast on 29 (31, 33) sts. Work 2 -inches in seed st. Change to No. 10 needles and work even for 12 -inches. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Bind off 5 sts at beg of row, then dec 1 st -at armhole side once. Continue even at armhole edge and dec 1 st at -front edge every 3rd row 12 times. Work even until armhole measures 7 -(7½, 8) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts every other -row at armhole edge. - -=LEFT FRONT=: Work to correspond to right front reversing shaping. - -=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew seams. Work 1 round of s c around -each armhole. Work 2 rounds of s c all around edge working 5 -buttonholes on right front in 1st row. (Buttonhole: ch 3, skip 2 sts, -s c in next st; in following round work 1 s c in each st of ch at -buttonholes.) - -=BUTTONS=: Work s c over bone ring, cut yarn, draw sts tog. Sew in -place. With Red ch 7 or 8, sl st in back loop of each ch, cut yarn. -Form letters as illustrated and sew in place to buttons. Finish last -button with a french knot. - -[Illustration: Woman in love vest] - -_A Love Vest_ - - - - -_Aran Afghan and Pillows_ - - -AFGHAN - -=Approximate Size=: 49 x 65 inches - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 27—70 yd. skeins Natural - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J - -=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch - -=PANEL No. 1= (Make 2): Cast on 23 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1; in -next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P -1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * 3 times, ending K 1, P 1, K 1. -=2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 21, K 1, P 1. =3rd ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 -tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * 3 times, then -K 1 P 1, K 1. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 19, K 1 P 1. Repeat these 4 rows -for pattern until panel is 64 inches long ending with 4th pattern -row. Bind off. - - -=CENTER PANEL= (Make 1) - -=GAUGE=: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch - -Cast on 45 sts. =1st ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 5, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold -in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (cable -twist), P 5, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 5, cable twist over next 4 sts, P 5, -K 1 P 1. =2nd ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5 P 1, K 1; in next st K -1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 -sts in 1 st), repeat from * once, then K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, -K 1 (47 sts on needles). =3rd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 3, sl next 2 sts on -dpn and hold in back of work, K next 2 sts, then P the 2 sts from dpn -(right twist), slip next 2 sts on dpn and hold in front of work, P -next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (left twist), P 3, K 1, P 13, K -1, P 3, work right twist over next 4 sts, work left twist over next 4 -sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. =4th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P -1, K 1, P next 3 sts tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat -from * once K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (45 sts on -needle). =5th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, -Left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, right twist -over next 4 sts, P 4, left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. =6th -ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, then in next st K -1, P 1, K 1,* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, -K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). =7th ROW=: P 1, -K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn over next st (Popcorn: * K in front loop -of st, K in back loop of st, leave st on needle, repeat from * once, -drop st from needle, then starting with 2nd loop on right needle, -slip over 1st loop, continue slipping loops one at a time until 1 st -remains), P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn st -in next st, P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 1. =8th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, -K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 -tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K -1 (45 sts). =9th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P -4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, left twist -over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. -=10th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, in next st K -1, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, -K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). =11th ROW=: -P 1, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right twist over next -4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right -twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. =12th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, -K 5, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat -from * once, K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). Repeat from -1st to 12th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending -with 1st pattern row, bind off. - -=PANEL NO. 2= (Make 2) - -=GAUGE=: 3 seed sts = 1 inch - -Cast on 42 sts. =1st ROW=: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 4 times, P 1, -K 2, P 2, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 4 -times. =2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, -P 2, slip next st on dpn and hold in front of work, K next st, then -K st from dpn (left twist), P 2, slip next 4 sts on dpn, hold in -back of work, K next 4 sts, then K 4 sts from dpn (cable twist), P -2, slip next st on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K st -from dpn (right twist), P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 3 times, -K 1, P 1. =3rd ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, -repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 1, -* P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. =5th ROW=: Repeat -1st row. =6th ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K -1, P 2, left twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 8, P 2, right twist over -next 2 sts, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P -1. =7th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =8th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. =9th ROW=: -Repeat 1st row. =10th ROW=: Repeat 6th row. =11th ROW=: Repeat 1st -row. =12th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. =13th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =14th -ROW=: Repeat 2nd row. =15th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =16th ROW=: Repeat -4th row. Repeat from 1st to 16th row for pattern until panel measures -64 inches, ending with 14th pattern row. Bind off. - -=FINISHING=: Block each strip to measurements. Weave panels tog as -follows: Weave panel No. 1 to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel -No. 2 to center panel; weave free edge of center panel to panel No. -2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to panel No. 1. - -=EDGE=: Attach yarn in any corner; working along short side, * ch 1, -skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat from * to next corner; working -along long side, * ch 1, skip 1 row, sl st in next row, repeat from * -to next corner; complete remaining sides in same manner, join. =2nd -ROUND=: * Ch 1, sl st in same space, repeat from * twice, * ch 1, -working in back loop of sts, sl st in next ch 1, repeat from last * -to next corner, repeat from beg all around, join, cut yarn. - -[Illustration: Skein of yarn] - -[Illustration: Afghan and pillows] - -=KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS= - - K Knit - P Purl - St(s) Stitch(es) - YO Yarn Over - Dec. Decrease - Inc. Increase - Tog. Together - Rnd. Round - P.s.s.o. Pass slip st over st - dpn Double pointed needle - K-O Do not work st, row or round - Beg. Beginning - Bet. Between - -[Illustration: Pillow 1] - -_Aran Pillow #1_ - -=Approximate size=: 18 x 18 inches - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 3—70 yd. skeins Natural - ½ yd. Lining Material - Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch - -Cast on 71 sts. =1st ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * in next st K -1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), P 3 tog, repeat from * to within last -10 sts, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. =2nd -ROW=: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 57, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. =3rd ROW=: K 3, P -1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * -to within last 12 sts, P 3 tog, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. =4th ROW=: P -3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 55, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. Repeat these 4 rows for -pattern until section measures 18 inches. Bind off. - -=FINISHING=: Block section. Cut lining ½ inch larger than knitted -section. Sew 3 sides. Fill with kapok or shredded foam rubber. Sew -opening closed. Sew knitted section in position. - -[Illustration: Pillow 2] - -_Aran Pillow #2_ - -=APPROXIMATE SIZE=: 18 x 19 inches - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 4—70 yd. skeins Natural - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle - -=GAUGE=: 4 sts = 1 inch - -Cast on 72 sts. =1st ROW=: K 2, * P 2nd st, leave on needle, P next -st and sl both sts off needle (P cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K -1 (this completes P cross st section), P 2, K 11, P 2, K 2, P 12, K -2, P 2, K 11, P 2, work P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. =2nd ROW=: -P 2, * K 2nd st from back and leave st on needle, K skipped st in -usual manner and sl both sts off needle (K cross st), repeat from * 4 -times, K 1 (this completes K cross st section), K 2, P 3, work 5 sts -in next st as follows: K 1, YO, K 1, YO, K 1; P 3, work 5 sts in next -st as before, P 3, K 2, P 2, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in front -of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in -back of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 3, -5 sts in next st as before, P 3, 5 sts in next st, P 3, K 2, work K -cross st over next 11 sts, P 2. =3rd ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 -sts, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, P -5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. =4th ROW=: P 2, -K cross st over next 11 sts, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, P 2, -K 12, P 2, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, K cross st over next -11 sts, P 2. =5th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, P 2, K 3, -sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, K -2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, -p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. =6th ROW=: P 2, -K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, P 2, sl -3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl -3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, -K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. -=7th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, K 2, -P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. =8th -ROW=: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, P 2, K -12, P 2, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. =9th -ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., -K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, -P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. Repeat 2nd through 9th rows for -pattern until pillow section measures 19 inches ending with last -pattern row. Bind off. - -=FINISHING=: Block and steam to measure. Complete lining same as -pillow No. 1 on page 7. - - - - -[Illustration: Pillow 3] - -_Aran Pillow #3_ - - -=Approximate size=: 12 x 18 inches - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 2—70 yd. skeins Natural - ½ yd. Lining Material - Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch - -Cast on 45 sts. Work same as center panel of Aran Afghan (page 4) -until section is 18 inches long, ending with 1st pattern row. Bind -off. - -=FINISHING=: Same as Pillow No. 1. See page 7. - - - - -[Illustration: Pillow 4] - -_Aran Pillow #4_ - - -=Approximate Size=: 16 x 16 inches - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 3—70 yd. skeins Natural - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle - -=GAUGE=: 5 sts = 1 inch (unblocked) 4 sts = 1 inch (blocked) - -Cast on 64 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * -twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, -sl 1 as to P, P 3, place next 3 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, K -next 3 sts, then K the sts from dpn (cable twist over 6 sts), P 3, -keeping yarn to back sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if -to P, P 1, K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1. =2nd -ROW=: P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, -P 4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat -from * twice, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, -K 1, P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P -4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat from -* twice, P 1. =3rd ROW=: K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold in front of -work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in -back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat from * twice, -K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl next st as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, -sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, -yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold -in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on -dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat -from * twice, K 1. =4th ROW=: P 20, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, -K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 20. =5th ROW=: K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, -repeat from * twice ending last repeat with K 4; then P 1, yarn to -back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, -P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if -to P, P 1, K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, repeat from * twice ending last -repeat with K 4. =6th ROW=: P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl next st -as if to P, drop YO, sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from -* twice ending last repeat with P 3; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, -P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl 1 as -if to P, drop YO, sl 1 as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from * twice -ending last repeat with P 3. =7th ROW=: K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn, -hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on -dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat -from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to -back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, -P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn, -hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on -dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat -from * twice, K 1. =8th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. Then repeat from 1st to -8th rows for pattern until work measures 16 inches from beg, ending -with 8th row of pattern. Bind off in pattern omitting the YO’s. - -=FINISHING=: Work same as pillow No. 1, page 7. - - - - -_By the He Sea_ - - -[Illustration: _Slipover_] - -SLIP OVER - -=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 4 (5, 5)—70 Yd. skeins Spice - 5 (6, 6)—70 Yd. skeins White - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch - -Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large -sizes are given in parentheses. - -=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 21″, 22½″, -23½″. - -=BACK=: With Spice, cast on 42 (45, 48) sts. (Work in stripes of 6 -rows Spice and 4 rows White.) - -Starting with a P row work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) inc -2 sts at the beg and end of every K row 5 times, 62 (65, 68) sts. -Work even until there are 9 complete White stripes. Work 1 row Spice. -=SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at -beg of next 3 rows (this completes Spice stripe), cut Spice. =NEXT -ROW=: Attach White and use for entire yoke. Dec 1 st at beg of row. -=NEXT 2 ROWS=: Dec 1 st at beg of each row. Work even until armholes -measure 9 (9½, 10) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK=: Bind off 7 -(8, 8) sts, work across 9 (9, 10) sts and place on holder. Bind off -next 16 (17, 18) sts for neck, work across remaining 16 (17, 18) sts. -Working one shoulder at a time, bind off 7 (8, 8) sts, work across. -=NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work across. Bind off remaining -8 (8, 9) sts. Attach yarn at neck edge, dec 1 st, work across row. -=NEXT ROW=: Bind off remaining sts. =FRONT=: Work same as back until -armholes measure 5¼ (5½, 6) inches. =SHAPE NECK=: Work across 18 (19, -20) sts and place on holder, bind off next 12 (13, 14) sts for neck, -work across remaining 18 (19, 20) sts. Working 1 shoulder at a time, -dec 1 st at neck every other row twice; 16 (17, 18) sts. Work even -until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Bind off 7 (8, -8) sts at armhole edge, work across. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at neck -edge, work across. Bind off remaining stitches. Work other shoulder -to correspond. - -=FINISHING=: Steam and block sections. Weave 1 shoulder seam. With -wrong side facing, attach White at neck opening, pick up and K 1 st -in each st all around neck. K 1 row, bind off loosely. Weave other -shoulder. With White and wrong side facing, work edge around each -armhole same as neck. Weave 1 side seam. With White and wrong side -facing, attach yarn at opening and complete lower edge same as neck. -Weave other side seam. Turn all edges to right side and tack in -place. Steam edges. - - - - -[Illustration: _Laced Tank Top_] - -=LACED TANK TOP= - -=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 4 (4, 5)—70 yd. skeins Bongo—Color B - 3 (3, 3)—70 yd. skeins Orange—Color C - 2 (2, 3)—70 yd. skeins Antique—Color A - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -Plastic Crochet Hook Size H - -=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch - -=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 20″, 21″, 22″ -(each section) - -Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large -sizes are given in parentheses. - -=NOTE=: When changing colors always pick up yarn from under 1st color -thus crossing yarn to prevent a hole. - -=BACK=: With color A, cast on 40 (44, 48) sts. K 3 rows. =NEXT ROW=: -With Color A K 4 (border), with color B, K 32 (36, 40) sts, attach -another skein of color A (for other border), K 4. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 -color A, P 32 (36, 40) color B, K 4 color A. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color -A, with color B inc 1 st in next st (to inc: K 1 in usual manner, -then K in back of same K st), K to within last st of color B; inc -as follows: K 1 st in row below, K last st (the inc on right will -slant to right, the inc on left will slant left), K 4 color A. Repeat -last 2 rows until there are 56 (60, 64) color B sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: -K 2 border sts tog at each end before and after color B. Continue -in established pattern having only 2 A border sts at each end until -section measures 10 inches above lower border ending on wrong side, -cut color B. =NEXT 4 ROWS=: With color A K across all sts. =NEXT -ROW=: K 2 color A, attach color C and K to within 2 sts, K 2 color -A. Continue in established border sts and stockinette st (P 1 row, -K 1 row) for 10 inches, ending on wrong side, cut color C. =NEXT 3 -ROWS=: With color A K across all sts. =ARMHOLE SHAPING=: Bind off 4 -sts at beg of next row, K across row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 4 sts, K -4 sts (border), attach color B, K 44 (48, 52) sts, attach color A, K -4 sts (border); 52 (56, 60) sts on needle. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, -P 44 (48, 52) sts color B, K 4 color A. =NEXT ROW=: (Dec): K 4, K 2 -tog, K to within last 6 sts, K 2 tog, K 4; (50, 54, 58 sts). Repeat -last 2 rows twice; 46 (50, 54) sts. Work even in established colors -until armhole measures 9 (9½, 10) inches from 1st armhole bind off, -ending on wrong side of work. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Work across 12 (12, -12) sts, turn; work back. Repeat last 2 rows once. =NEXT ROW=: Bind -off 6 sts in matching colors, cut A, K to end of row. =NEXT ROW=: P -6, bind off. =NECK BAND=: With right side facing, attach color A and -K across row to within last 12 sts (all sizes), turn. =NEXT 5 ROWS=: -K across these neck sts only, bind off, cut A. =2nd SHOULDER=: Attach -color B in 1st st of other shoulder and work to correspond, reversing -shaping. With blunt needle, weave neck band at each side to shoulder -edges. - -=FRONT=: Work same as back to armhole shaping, ending with 3 rows of -color A. - -=ARMHOLE SHAPING=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row, K to end of -row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 4 sts, K 4 color A, K 20 (22, 24) color B, -attach A and K 2 for center border. Leave remaining sts on needle to -be worked later, turn. Working in established colors, dec 1 st at -armhole edge every other row same as back; at the same time work 1st -eyelet for front lacing on 5th row (eyelet: Work across row to within -last 4 sts of center, K 2 tog, YO, K 2). Work 2 more eyelets in same -manner every 2 inches. Work even until section measures 6 inches from -1st armhole bind off, ending on wrong side. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, -K 11 color B (all sizes), cut color A. At center, attach color A to -color B and work remaining 8 (10, 12) sts of neck band and border, -ending at front edge. =NEXT ROW=: K across 8 (10, 12) color A sts, -with color B, P 2 tog, P across to border, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows -twice; at the same time when there are 3 ridges at neck edge bind -off 4 (6, 8) sts at neck edge. Then work 4 border sts at each end -with color A and 8 center sts in color B. Work in established pattern -until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: With matching -colors, bind off 8 sts at beg of armhole edge, turn. Attach color A -at center front and work other side to correspond reversing shaping -and eyelets. =FINISHING=: Block each section to size. Weave shoulder -and side seams matching stripes. With color C make a chain about 30 -inches long and lace through eyelets as illustrated. - - - - -[Illustration: Three men] - -_Ripple Poncho_ - - -One size fits all - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 1—180 yd. skein each of any 5 colors or - 3—70 yd. skeins each of any 5 colors - -Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 2 sts = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch - -=1st ROW=: With Rust ch 119, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each -of the next 5 sts, * 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 6 -sts, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, repeat from * 6 -times, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in remaining 6 sts, ch 1 to turn all -rows. =2nd ROW=: Working in back loop of all sts throughout skip 1 -s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, * 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in -each of the next 6 s c, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, -repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 -s c, skip 1 s c, working in both loops of st, 1 s c in last s c, ch -1, turn. Repeat last row throughout working 2 rows each Rust, Brown, -Bongo, Antique and Yellow, cutting all colors at end of each 2nd -row. (When changing colors always complete last half of st with next -color). Repeat last 10 rows once more (20 rows in all). - -=NECK OPENING=: Work in established pattern and colors across 4 -points only, ch 1, turn. Work across these 4 points for 20 rows. -Attach yarn at center and work across the remaining 4 points in same -manner until there are 20 rows; then work across all 8 points for 20 -more rows in colors as established, cut yarn. - -=COLLAR=: Attach Yellow at neck edge in last of short rows, work 1 -s c in each row increasing 1 st every 4th row (50 s c) around neck, -join and ch 1 to turn each row. Working in back loop of remaining sts -work 2 rows Yellow, 2 rows Antique, 2 rows Bongo, and 2 rows Brown, -join, cut yarn. - - - - -[Illustration: Cute boot] - -_Cute Boot_ - -_Crocheted_ - -=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 2—70 yd. skeins each White and Red - -Plastic Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 7 sc = 2 inches - -Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large -sizes are given in parentheses. - -=SOLE=: With Red, ch 16 (20, 24), work 3 sdc in 2nd st from hook -(sdc: yo, insert in st, pull through and work off all loops at one -time), 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 -sdc in next st, 3 sdc in last st; working on other side of ch, 2 sdc -in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc in next -st, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, sdc in same space, 3 sdc in next sdc, 2 -sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) -sts, 2 sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sdc in next st, 2 sdc in next -2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in remaining -sts, join. =3rd ROUND=: Ch 2, 2 d c in each of next 2 sts, 3 d c in -next st, 2 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 7 -(9, 11) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 2 s c in each -of the next 2 sts, 3 s c in next st, 2 s c in each of the next 2 sts, -1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 1 d c in each of the rem -sts, join, cut yarn. - -=UPPER SECTION=: With right side of sole toward you, attach White in -4th st from center of toe, working in back loop of sts only work 1 s -c in each st all around leaving 7 sts free at center of toe, ch 1, -turn. =2nd ROW=: Working in both loops of sts work 1 s c in each s -c, ch 1, turn. =3rd ROW=: Skip 1 s c, work in s c dec 3 sts evenly -spaced at heel and omitting the last s c, ch 1, turn. =4th ROW=: Work -in s c dec 1st and last st at each side of toe, ch 1, turn. =5th -ROW=: Work 1 s c in each s c, work 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, -working all around toe of boot, 1 s c in both loops of 7 free sts of -toe, 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, join in 1st s c, ch 1, turn. =6th -ROW=: Skip 1st s c, work in s c dec 2 sts at center of toe, join, cut -yarn, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Attach yarn in 9 (11, 13) st from joining and -work to corresponding st on other side; 31 (35, 39) sts, ch 1, turn. -Continue in rows of s c skipping the 1st and last s c at each end in -every row until 19 (23, 27) sts remain. Work 6 more rows even, cut -yarn. - -=FINISHING=: With right side facing attach Red at top of boot, work 3 -s c in 1st st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 1 s c in each -of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working over the s c and into the row below, -1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 3 -(3, 3) sts working into row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) -sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working into row below, -1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 3 s c in corner st; then -work s c all around dec 2 sts in center of toe, join, ch 1, turn. -=2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * ch 3, s c in same space, 1 s c in each -of the next 3 sts, repeat from * to the st before center of toe, s c -in next st, ch 3, s c in center of toe, 1 s c in each of the next 5 -sts, then repeat between *’s all around, join, cut yarn. =TIES=: With -White work a 40 inch ch, cut yarn. Pull ch through loop at center of -toe and lace boot as illustrated. Finish other boot in same manner. -=TASSEL=: Wind White 5 times over a 1 inch cardboard, tie one end, -cut other end. Fold cut ends tog, then tie again about ¼ inch below -1st tying. Work 4 tassels and attach to ends of laces. - -[Illustration: Butterflies and boot] - -_Crocheted Boot_ - - -[Illustration: Boot with pompon] - -_Cute Boot_ - -_Knitted_ - - -=SIZES=: Small to Medium; Medium to Large - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 2—70 yd. skeins each Black and White - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW Plastic Crochet Hook Size I - -=GAUGE=: 7 sts: 2 inches - -Directions are given for Small to Medium size. Changes for Medium to -Large size are given in parentheses. - -=TOP SECTION=: Starting at toe, with White cast on 5 sts (both -sizes). =1st ROW=: K across row. =2nd ROW=: K 2, P 1 (center st), K -2. =3rd ROW=: K 1, inc in next st, K 1 (center st), inc in next st, K -1. =4th ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3. =5th ROW=: K across row inc 1 st before -and after center st. =6th ROW=: K 4, P 1, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows -always inc 1 st before and after center st on 1st row and always P -center st on 2nd row until there are 23 (27) sts on needle, ending on -wrong side. Work 4 more rows even as established (both sizes). =NEXT -ROW=: Work across 11 (13) sts, place next 12 (14) sts on st holder, -cast on 10 (12) sts; 21 (25) sts. =NEXT 15 (19) ROWS=: K across each -row. =NEXT SHORT ROW=: (Inc row): K across 10 sts (both sizes), turn. -NEXT SHORT ROW: (inc row): K across these 10 sts. (These 2 short rows -inc the length.) =NEXT 4 ROWS=: K across all sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: -Repeat 2 short inc rows. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg of row, work -across remaining sts. Bind off. Place sts from holder on needle; on -free needle cast on 10 (12) sts, then K center st and next st tog, K -across remaining sts. =NEXT 18 ROWS=: K across each row. Then repeat -from 1st inc row of 1st section to last row. Bind off. - -=SOLE=: With Black, cast on 4 sts. Starting at heel work in garter st -(K each row). =1st ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. =2nd ROW=: -K across row. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows until there are 8 (10) sts on -needle. =NEXT 27 (31) ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Inc 1 -st at beg and end of row. =NEXT 21 (25) ROWS=: K across each row. -=NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT ROW=: K across row. -Repeat last 2 rows twice. Bind off. - -[Illustration: Butterfly] - -=FINISHING=: Sew back seam of boot tog. Insert sole section and sew -in position. - -=POMPON=: (Make 2): Wind Black 150 times over a 2 inch cardboard. Tie -one end, cut other end. Trim into shape and sew in position. - -=EYELETS=: With right side facing, attach yarn at top of boot, * ch -2, skip 2 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, repeat from * all around front of -boot, cut yarn. =LACING=: Work a ch 18 inches long and lace through -eyelets. - - - - -[Illustration: Two butterflies] - -_Brunch or Lunch_ - - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 9—70 yd. skeins White - 2—70 yd. skeins each Dk. Green and - Lt. Rose (will make 4 mats and 4 coasters) - -Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW - - =GAUGE=: 8 sts = 2 inches - 3 rows = 1 inch - - =APPROXIMATE SIZE=: - Mat: 14″ x 18″ - Coaster: 5″ x 5″ - - -MAT - -With White ch 44, s c in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of -ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. -=2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * working over next ch 1, s c in skipped -st of starting ch pulling st up to level of row being worked (long -s c), s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. =3rd ROW=: S c -in 1st s c, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * -across row. =4th ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * working over ch 1, long s c -in skipped s c of row below, s c in next s c, repeat from * across -row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 16 times, cut yarn (36 rows). =EDGE=: -With wrong side of last row toward you, attach Lt. Rose in last st, -ch 3, 6 d c in same st (corner shell); working down side of mat, * -skip next 2 rows, sl st on side of next row, skip next 2 rows, 5 d c -in next row (shell), repeat from * to 3rd row before next corner, 7 -d c in base of corner st; working on opposite side of starting ch, -* skip next 2 sts, sl st in next st, skip next 2 sts, 5 d c in next -st, repeat from * across row; work remaining sides and corners to -correspond, join, do not turn, cut yarn. =2nd ROW=: Attach Dk. Green -in center d c of last 5 d c shell, 3 d c in same space where next sl -st was worked pulling sts up to level of shell, skip 1 d c of corner -shell, * sl st in back loop of next d c, sl st in front loop of next -d c, repeat from * once, sl st in back loop of next d c, * 3 d c in -same st where next sl st was worked, sl st in center d c of next -shell, repeat from last * to shell before next corner, continue all -around in same manner, join, cut yarn. - - -COASTER - -With White ch 8, work same as mat for 8 rows, cut yarn, do not turn. -=EDGE=: Attach Lt. Rose in 1st st, 7 d c shell in same space, skip -next 3 sts, sl st in next st, 7 d c shell in last st, working down -side, sl st in space between 4th and 5th rows, 7 d c shell in next -corner st, work remaining sides and corners to correspond, join, cut -yarn. =2nd ROW=: Attach Dk. Green in same space with any sl st, ch 3, -2 d c in same space, skip 1 d c of next shell, work sl sts across 7 d -c shell same as mat, 3 d c in same space where next sl st was worked, -continue all around in same manner, join, cut yarn. - -[Illustration: Table placemat and coaster] - -[Illustration: Butterfly] - - - - -[Illustration: Three knit poodles] - -_A Poodle Boodle_ - - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 1—70 yd. skein White for mini size; - 2—70 yd. skeins for medium size and - 3—70 yd. skeins for large size - -Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW - - Scrap Black yarn; scrap Red felt; ¾ yd. narrow ribbon - -=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch - - -MINI - -=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, (counts as 1 d c), 14 d c in -ring, join in top of ch 3. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, working in back loop -of sts only work 1 sdc in each st (sdc: yo hook, insert in st, pull -through, yo and work off all loops at one time), join in top of ch 2. -Repeat last round 6 times, cut yarn. - -=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 8 d c in ring, join. =2nd -ROUND=: Ch 2, 1 sdc in each st, join. =3rd ROUND=: Repeat last round. -=4th ROUND=: Ch 2, 2 sdc in each st, join. =5th ROUND=: 1 sdc in each -st, join, cut yarn. - -=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 20 times over a 1 inch cardboard, slip -off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape. Tie -pompons in position as illustrated: =EYES=: Wind a scrap of Black -yarn 4 times over index finger, cut yarn, slip off finger, tie in -center and attach in place. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections of red felt; each -section ⅝ x ⅜ inches. Round edges of one side. Overcast 2 sections -tog and sew in place. Finish with ribbons. - - -MEDIUM - -=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 11 d c in ring. =2nd ROUND=: -Working in back loop of sts throughout work 2 sdc in each st. =3rd -ROUND=: Work 1 sdc in each st, join. =NEXT 10 ROUNDS=: Repeat last -round, cut yarn. - -=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 11 d c in ring. =NEXT 5 -ROUNDS=: 1 sdc in each st. =NEXT ROUND=: 2 d c in each st. =NEXT 2 -ROUNDS=: 1 sdc in each st, cut yarn. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections red felt -¾ x ½ inch. Round edges of one side and overcast tog. Sew in place. -Work eyes and finish with ribbons same as small size. - -=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 30 times over 1½ inch cardboard and -finish same as mini size. - - -LARGE - -=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 15 more d c in ring (16 -d c), join. =2nd ROUND=: Working in back loop of sts only throughout -d c in same space, 2 d c in each st (32 d c). =NEXT ROUND=: Do not -join this or following rounds, place marker at beg of each round. -Work 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 16 times, s c in next 2 sts, -sl st in next st, cut yarn. - -=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, 11 d c in ring, place a -marker. =2nd ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 4 times. -=NEXT 2 ROUNDS=: 2 sdc in each st. =NEXT ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st, sl -st in next st, cut yarn. - -=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 55 times over a 3 inch cardboard, slip -off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape and -attach in position as illustrated. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections red felt -each 1¾ x ¾ inch. Round edges of one side. Overcast the 2 sections -tog and sew in place. =EYES=: Wind a scrap of black yarn 6 times over -index finger, slip off finger, tie in center and attach in position. -Work other eye to correspond and finish with ribbons as illustrated. - - - - -[Illustration: Knit snowman] - -_Showman Snowman_ - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 2—70 yd. skeins White - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -1 rubber ball—7 inch in diameter; 1 rubber ball—5½ inch in diameter; -scraps Black felt; ¼ yd. Red ribbon - -=GAUGE=: 4 sts = 1 inch - -=BODY=: Make 2. Cast on 9 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1 in each st (18 -sts). =2nd and ALL EVEN ROWS=: P across. =3rd ROW=: Inc (K 1, P 1) -in every other st. =5th ROW=: Inc in every 3rd st. =7th ROW=: Inc -in every 4th st. =9th ROW=: Inc in every 5th st. =11th ROW=: Inc in -every 6th st. =13th ROW=: Inc in every 7th st. =15th ROW=: K across. -=16th ROW=: P across, bind off. - -=HEAD=: Work 2. Work 1st 10 rows same as body section, bind off. -=FINISHING=: Steam sections. Seam body and head sections tog to -have each section form circles. Weave 2 body sections tog taking -up front of bound off sts and leaving an opening to insert large -ball. Insert ball and weave opening closed. Finish head sections in -same manner. Sew head and body sections tog. Cut circles from Black -felt for buttons and eyes. Glue or sew in place. Cut nose and mouth -as illustrated from Black felt and glue in place. =STAND=: Cut 18 -strands ½ yd. long. Braid. Form circle with braid and sew in place -under body section. - -=HAT=: Cut a section of Black felt 6½ x 8 inches. Fold the 2-6½ -inch ends tog and pin together. Place a marker 1 inch up on each -side, then place a 2nd marker 1¼ inches in from 1st marker at each -side edge. Mark center on fold, then place a marker 2½ inches from -this marker. Then cut away from last marker to the 1¼ inch marker. -Overcast the side edges closed leaving an opening to sew in place to -top of head. Tie ribbon in place for scarf. - - - - -[Illustration: Woman with knit tennis racket cover] - -_Love Game_ - -_Tennis Racket Cover_ - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 3—70 Yd. skeins Red - 1—70 Yd. skein White - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -Plastic Crochet Hook Size H - -=GAUGE=: 7 sts = 2 inches - -With Red, cast on 29 sts, work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) -for 3½ inches, then inc 1 st each end of row every 1¼ inches 4 times. -Work even until there are 66 rows from beg; then dec 1 st at beg of -each row 6 times. Then dec 2 sts at beg of each row 4 times. Bind off -remaining sts. Work another section in same manner. - -=EMBROIDERY=: With White embroider as illustrated. See chart on page -20. - -=LETTERS=: With White, work a chain long enough for desired letters. -Work a sl st in back loops of each ch, cut yarn. Pin and tack in -place as illustrated. - -=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew sections tog leaving cast on edges -free. - -=BEADING=: With Red, attach yarn on wrong side of work at side seam -about 1½ inches above cast on edge, * ch 6, skip 3 sts and 3 rows -above, sl st through next st, ch 6, skip 3 sts and 3 rows below, sl -st in next st, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. Work a chain -24 inches long. Lace chain through beading. - - Chart for Embroidery of - =TENNIS RACKET COVER= - -[Illustration: Closeup of material] - - - - -[Illustration: Three butterflies] - -_Flower Bower Power_ - -[Illustration: Toilet seat cover and mat] - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 14—70 yd. skeins White for entire set or - 2—70 yd. skeins White for Topper - 3—70 yd. skeins White for Seat Cover - 10—70 yd. skeins White for Rug and - 1 each—70 yd. skeins Watermelon, Orange and Jade for entire set - - =STAR MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD= - 1 Spool - 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 - -1 Pr. 14 inch Knitting Needles No. 7 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL -RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW. - -Aluminum Crochet Hook Size I - -=GAUGE=: No. 9 Needles: 7 sts = 2 inches No. 7 needles: 4 sts = 1 inch - - -SEAT COVER - -With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 18 sts. =1st ROW=: K across -row. =2nd and 3rd ROWS=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of each row. Repeat -1st to 3rd rows 5 times. =NEXT 7 ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT -ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row (44 sts). =NEXT 34 ROWS=: K -across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT -6 ROWS=: K across each row. Repeat last 7 rows once (40 sts). =NEXT -ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT 3 ROWS=: K across each -row. Repeat last 4 rows 3 times (32 sts). =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg -and end of row. =NEXT ROW=: K across row. Repeat last 2 rows once. -=NEXT 7 ROWS=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of each row (14 sts). Bind off. - -=FACING=: Cast on 3 sts. =1st 3 ROWS=: Work in stockinette st (K 1 -row, P 1 row) inc 1 st at beg and end of each row. =4th ROW=: Inc 1 -st at beg of row, YO, K 2 tog (beading), K 2, K 2 tog. =5th ROW=: P -across all sts working the YO as a st. Repeat 4th and 5th rows until -strip is about 1½ inches less than necessary to fit from beg of cast -on sts around cover to end of cast on sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Continue in -stockinette st, dec 1 st at beg and end of each row. Bind off. Sew -to edge of cover having beading to inner edge. =CORD=: Work a ch 54 -inches, cut yarn. Lace through beading. =TRIM=: =LARGE FLOWER=: With -Watermelon ch 19, sl st in 1st st of ch, ch 12, sl st in same st, * -ch 18, sl st in same st, ch 12, sl st in same st, repeat from * 3 -times, cut yarn. =SMALL FLOWER=: With Orange ch 13, sl st in 1st st -of ch, ch 8, sl st in same st, * ch 12, sl st in same st, ch 8, sl -st in same st, repeat from * 3 times, cut yarn. =STEMS=: With Jade -ch 15, cut yarn. Work another ch having 11 sts, cut yarn. =LEAVES=: -(Make 5): Ch 10, sl st in 1st st of ch, cut yarn. With “=STAR=” -=MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD= sew flowers, stems and leaves in position -as illustrated. With Jade embroider French Knots (7 times around -needle) in center of each flower. - -[Illustration: _Seat Cover_] - - -TISSUE TOPPER - -With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 6 sts. =1st AND ALL ODD ROWS=: -K across each row. =2nd ROW=: Inc in each st. =4th ROW=: K 1, inc in -next st, repeat from beg across row. =6th ROW=: K 2, inc in next st, -repeat from beg across row. =8th ROW=: K 3, inc in next st, repeat -from beg across row. Continue working in same manner always having -1 more st before inc in the even numbered rows until there are 48 -sts on needle. =NEXT 28 ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: K 1, -inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. =NEXT 10 ROWS=: K across -each row. Bind off loosely. =FINISHING=: Sew side seam. Make 1 large -Watermelon flower and 1 small Orange flower same as seat cover. Make -1 long and 1 short stem. Sew to topper as illustrated. - - -RUG - -=Approximate Size=: 25½ x 31½ inches - -With White and No. 7 needles, cast on 96 sts and work in Garter st (K -each row) until rug measures 30 inches from beg, bind off. - -=EDGE=: Attach yarn in right corner at top, working across top, work -3 s c in same space, * ch 1, skip next st, s c in next st, repeat -from * across top to next corner, 3 s c in corner, working down side -of rug, * ch 1, skip 1 ridge, s c in next ridge, repeat from last * -across side, 3 s c in corner, then repeat from 1st * across remaining -2 sides ending to correspond, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 1, 3 s c in -center st at corner, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in next ch 1 space, -repeat from * all around, working 3 s c in each corner st, join, cut -yarn. - -=FINISHING=: Block to measurements. Make 4 large and 4 small -Watermelon flowers same as seat cover. Make 3 large and 3 small -Orange flowers. Make 6 long stems and 8 short stems. Make 32 leaves. -Arrange flowers, stems and leaves as illustrated and sew in position. - - -TISSUE BOX COVER - -With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 34 sts and work in Garter st -(K each row) for 2¾ inches. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: K across each row casting -on 10 sts at end of each row for sides (54 sts). Work even for 2¼ -more inches. =NEXT ROW=: K across 14 sts, bind off next 26 sts for -top opening, K across remaining 14 sts. =NEXT ROW=: K across 14 sts, -cast on 26 sts, work across remaining 14 sts. Work even until side -measures 4½ inches from cast on sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 10 sts -at beg of each row. Work even on remaining 34 center sts for 2¾ -inches, bind off. - -=FINISHING=: Weave 4 corner seams. Work a row of sl sts around -lower edge and top opening. Make 1 large Watermelon flower same as -seat cover. Make 1 small Orange flower, 1 stem and 3 leaves. Sew in -position as illustrated. - - - - -[Illustration: Woman in cardigan] - -_Excite in White_ - - -=SLEEVELESS CARDIGAN= - -=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 9 (10, 11)—70 yd. skeins White - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch - -Directions are given for small size (10-12). Changes for medium -(14-16) and large (18-20) sizes are given in parentheses. - -=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across back at underarm: 16″, 18″, 20″. Width -across each front at underarm: 9″, 10″, 11″. - -=BACK=: Cast on 49 (55, 61) sts. =1st ROW=: K 3, P 1, * K 5, P 1, -repeat from * across row ending K 3. =2nd ROW=: P 3, K 1, * P 5, K 1, -repeat from * across row ending P 3. =3rd ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =4th -ROW=: P 3, * drop next st down 3 rows, insert needle in st and under -strands, pulling loop up in front of strands to level of row being -worked, K the st, P 5, repeat from * across row ending last repeat -with P 3. =5th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =6th ROW=: P across row. Repeat -these 6 rows for pattern. Work in pattern until back measures 19 -inches from beg ending with 6th pattern row. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: =NEXT -2 ROWS=: Bind off 6 sts at beg of each row (all sizes). Then dec 1 st -at beg and end of every other row 3 times (all sizes). Work even in -pattern until armholes measure 7½ (7½, 8) inches from 1st bind off -ending with 5th pattern row. - -=SHAPE SHOULDERS=: =NEXT 4 ROWS=: Bind off 5 sts at beg of each row -(all sizes). Bind off remaining sts in pattern. - -=RIGHT FRONT=: Cast on 28 (30, 32) sts and work in pattern as -follows: =1st ROW=: K 3 (5, 7), P 1 * K 5, P 1, repeat from * twice, -K 2, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * twice. =2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P -1, K 1, P 1, K 1 (border sts), P 2, K 1, * P 5, K 1, repeat from * -twice, P 3 (5, 7). =3rd ROW=: Same as 1st row. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1, -P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, * drop next st down 3 rows below, insert -needle in st and under strands, K the st, P 5, repeat from * across -row ending last repeat with P 3 (5, 7). =5th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. -=6th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, P across remaining sts. -Repeat these 6 rows for pattern. Work even in pattern until work -measures 17½ inches from beg, ending with 5th pattern row. =NEXT -ROW=: * P 1, K 1, repeat from * twice, P 2 tog, P across remaining -sts. Then dec 1 st after border sts in same manner every 6th row 2 -(4, 6) times; at the same time when work measures same as back to -armhole, shape armhole same as back. When armhole measures same as -back, shape shoulder same as back. Then work even on 6 border sts -until border is long enough to reach center back of neck, bind off. - -=LEFT FRONT=: Work same as right front reversing all shapings and -pattern by starting from end of row and working back to beginning of -row. - -=ARMHOLE BANDS=: =MAKE 2=: Cast on 7 sts, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * -twice, P 1. =2nd ROW=: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * twice, K 1. Repeat -these 2 rows until band is long enough to go around armhole, bind off. - -=FINISHING=: Block each section. Weave shoulder and side seams. Sew -band to armhole edge having P st edge on right side of work. Weave -border ends tog at back of neck, weave border to back of neck. - -[Illustration: _Sleeveless Cardigan_] - -CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS - - Chain ch - Stitch st - Slip Stitch sl st - Single Crochet s c - Short Double Crochet s d c - OR Half Double Crochet h d c - Double Crochet d c - Treble Crochet tr c - Double Treble Crochet d tr c - Treble Treble Crochet tr tr c - Yarn Over y o - Open Mesh o m - OR Space sp - Solid Mesh s m - OR Block bl - Picot p - Double Picot d p - Beginning Round beg rnd - Inclusive incl - Increase inc - Decrease dec - Remain(ing) rem - -Asterisk...*. This indicates that the directions immediately -following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to -the ones already given. Thus “repeat from * 3 times” means 4 patterns -in all. - - - - -[Illustration: Table placemats] - -_The Simplest/Smartest of Them All_ - -[Illustration: Yarn being crocheted] - - -LUNCHEON MATS - -=SIZE=: 11 x 16 inches - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 2—70 yd. skeins for each mat - -Afghan Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch; 3 rows = 1 inch - -Ch 54, pick up 2nd st from hook, pull loop through, leaving all loops -on hook, pick up and pull a loop through each remaining st of ch. -Work back by drawing yarn through 1st loop, then work off all loops 2 -at a time, do not turn. =2nd ROW=: Skip the 1st vertical bar of st, -then pull a loop through each remaining vertical bar, insert hook -under last vertical bar and edge of work, do not turn, yo and pull -through 1st loop, then work off all remaining loops 2 at a time. -Repeat 2nd row until mat measures 15½ inches, do not cut yarn. Work -1 sl st in each st across, working down, work 1 sl st on each row on -each side, working sl sts across starting ch, join, cut yarn. Work 3 -more mats in colors of your choice. - - - - -[Illustration: Knit bag] - -_What’s Your Bag_ - - -Materials Required: - -=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - -1—70 yd. skein each National Blue and White; 2—70 yd. skeins Red for -Large Bag; 1—70 yd. skein each National Blue, White and Red for Mini -Bag - -1 Pr. Knitting Needles Size 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT -IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 7 sts = 2 inches - - -LARGE - -With National Blue cast on 8 sts. =1st ROW=: K, inc in every stitch. -=2nd AND ALL EVEN ROWS=: P across, drop National Blue. =3rd ROW=: -Attach White, K, inc 1 st in every 2nd st. =5th ROW=: Attach Red, K -inc 1 st in every 3rd st. Continue alternating color stripes (2 rows -each) and increasing on K rows having 1 st more between inc points -until there are 80 sts on needle. Work even in established colors and -stockinette st for 13 inches ending with a White stripe. Attach Red -and work in garter st (K all rows) for 2 inches (cuff). Bind off. - -=FINISHING=: Steam slightly, sew seam. Fold garter st cuff down -to wrong side; sew in place leaving a 1 inch opening on 2 sides. -=DRAWSTRINGS=: (make 2) Make a chain 36 inches long. Work a sl in -each st on wrong side of ch. Insert a drawstring through one opening -of cuff and back to beg. Knot ends tog at each side. Insert other -string through other opening in same manner. - - -MINI - -Work same as large bag for 7 inches; then work garter stitch cuff. - - - - -[Illustration: Sewing Caddy] - -_Going Sewing?_ - -_Sewing Caddy_ - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 2—70 yd. skeins Lt. Jade - 1—70 yd. skein each Folly Pink and Buttercup - -Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 3 s c = 1 inch - - -=SEWING CADDY= - -=FLOWER=: With Buttercup ch 4, join to form a ring, work 8 s c in -ring. Do not join this or following rounds, place a marker at beg of -rounds. =2nd and 3rd ROUNDS=: 2 s c in each s c, sl st in next st, -cut yarn. =4th ROUND=: Attach Folly Pink, s c in same space, skip 1 -s c, * 5 d c in next s c, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c (petal) repeat -from * all around. =5th ROUND=: 7 d c in center d c of petal, sl st -in next s c, repeat from beg all around, join, sl st in back of next -petal, ch 4 for loop for hanging, sl st on other side of same petal, -ch 1, turn; work 5 s c over loop, cut yarn. Attach yarn on front of -petal and work a ch 4 loop in same manner for thimble holder. - -=CENTER=: With Buttercup work 1st 2 rounds same as center of flower. -=3rd ROUND=: 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from beg -all around. =4th ROUND=: 1 s c in each s c. =5th ROUND=: Sl st in -every other st all around, cut yarn. Fill with cotton and sew in -place to center of flower. - -=LEAVES=: Work 2. With Lt. Jade ch 5, 4 d c in 1st st of ch, ch 1 to -turn each row. =2nd ROW=: Working in back loop of sts work in s c inc -in 1st and last sts. =3rd ROW=: 1 s c in each s c. =4th ROW=: Work 2 -s c tog at beg and end of row. =5th ROW=: Work remaining 3 s c tog, -cut yarn. Attach yarn between 2nd and 3rd rows at side, ch 5, sl st -in corresponding st on other side of leaf for thread holder, ch 1, -turn; then work 5 s c over loop, cut yarn. Work loop on other leaf to -correspond. - -=STEM=: With Lt. Jade ch 6, join to form a ring. =2nd ROUND=: Work 2 -s c in each st of ch. Do not join or turn following rounds and work -in the back loop of sts. Work 1 s c in each s c until stem measures -25 inches, ch 5, skip 5 s c for opening for scissors, 1 s c in each -remaining s c working 1 s c in each st of ch. Continue in rounds of s -c until stem measures 36 inches from beg, cut yarn. Opening at top is -for yardstick. - -=FINISHING=: Sew flower in place to stem have opening for scissor on -front of stem. Sew leaves in place as illustrated. Sew opening at -lower edge closed. - -[Illustration: Skein of yarn] - -[Illustration: Butterfly] - - - - -[Illustration: Butterfly] - -[Illustration: Crocheted hand mirror cover] - -_Mirror Mirror on the Ball_ - - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 1—70 yd. skein each White and Pink - Plastic Crochet Hook Size H - 1 Hand Mirror 6¼ inches in diameter - Scrap of Black Felt - -With White ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or -following rounds, place a marker at beg of each round. =2nd ROUND=: -2 s c in each s c. =3rd ROUND=: * 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s -c, repeat from * all around. =4th ROUND=: * 1 s c in each of the next -2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around. =5th ROUND=: * 1 -s c in each of the next 3 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all -around. =6th to 10th ROUNDS=: Continue in same manner having 1 more -st between each increase in each row (60 sts). =11th ROUND=: 1 s c in -each s c, cut yarn. - -=EDGE=: With wrong side of work facing, attach Pink in any s c of the -10th round, and working over s c of 11th round, work 1 double loop st -in each s c (double loop st: insert hook in st, winding yarn clock -wise, wind yarn twice around index finger, insert hook from left to -right through loops on finger, pick up both loops and pull through -st, drop loops from finger, yo and pull through all loops on hook), -cut yarn. - -=BACK FACING=: Attach Pink in any st and work 1 s c in each of the -next 52 sts leaving 8 sts free for handle, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: 1 s -c in each s c, cut yarn. - -=EARRINGS=: With Pink, ch 2, 8 s c in 1st st of ch, do not join this -or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. =NEXT 2 -ROUNDS=: 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn, leaving a length. Fill slightly -with cotton and draw sts tog at top. Attach yarn at top and ch 6, -fasten to cover, cut yarn. - -=BANGS=: Wind Pink 25 times over a 1 inch ruler, stitch across top, -slip off ruler and stitch in place to front as illustrated. - -=FINISHING=: Finish face as illustrated using felt. Lace a length of -yarn through last row of back facing, place cover on mirror, draw tog -and tie. Tie strands of yarn in bow as illustrated. - - - - -[Illustration: Three butterflies] - -_Hit and Miss_ - - -=APP. SIZE=: 26 inches in diameter without fringe - -Materials Required: - - =AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= - 4—70 yd. skeins each Old Rose and Dk. Rose - 3—70 yd. skeins Pink - -Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN -STITCH GAUGE BELOW - -=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch - -With Old Rose ch 2, 8 s c in 1st st of ch, do not join or turn this -or following rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round. -=2nd ROUND=: 2 s c in 1st s c (NOTE: all s c are worked into the -center of the st instead of at top of st, this will not be referred -to again), drop Old Rose, attach Dk. Rose, 2 s c in each remaining s -c, drop Dk. Rose. =3rd ROUND=: Attach Pink, * s c in next s c, 2 s c -in next s c, repeat from * twice, drop Pink, with Old Rose * s c in -next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * 3 times, 1 s c in each of -the next 2 s c, with Dk. Rose s c in same space where last s c was -worked. =4th ROUND=: * 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next -s c, repeat from * twice, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, with Pink -2 s c in next s c, * 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s -c, repeat from * twice, s c in next s c, with Old Rose s c in next s -c, 2 s c in next s c. =5th ROUND=: 1 s c in each of the next 13 s c, -with Dk. Rose 1 s c in each of the next 19 s c. Cut yarn as follows: -twelve 1½ yard lengths of Pink, twelve 1¾ yard lengths of Dk. Rose -and twelve 2¼ yard lengths of Old Rose. Tie all lengths together in -the following order, * Pink, Dk. Rose, Old Rose, repeat from * until -all lengths are tied. =6th ROUND=: With Pink working in s c increase -in every 4th s c. Work 1 round even in s c. =8th ROUND=: Inc in every -4th s c. Work 1 round even. =10th ROUND=: Inc in every 5th s c. Work -1 round even. =12th ROUND=: Inc in every 4th s c. Work 1 round even. -=14th ROUND=: Inc in every 5th s c. When all lengths are used cut -yarn into following lengths: Pink into 2½ yard lengths, Dk. Rose into -3 yard lengths and Old Rose into 3½ yard lengths. Work 3 rounds even: -Repeat last 4 rounds once. =22nd ROUND=: Inc in every 4th s c. Work 8 -rounds even. =31st ROUND=: Inc in every 5th s c. Work 1 round even. -=33rd ROUND=: Inc in every 5th s c. Work 7 rounds even. =41st ROUND=: -Inc in every 5th s c. Work 5 rounds even. =47th ROUND=: Inc in every -10th s c. Work 3 rounds even, join last round, cut yarn. - -=FRINGE=: Cut all colors in 8 inch lengths. Take one strand, double -in half and loop through each st alternating colors. - -[Illustration: Crocheted rug] - -[Illustration: Skein of yarn] - -[Illustration: american thread logo] - - - =HIGH RIDGE PARK, STAMFORD, CONN. 06905= PRINTED IN U.S.A. - - - - - _Transcriber’s Notes_ - - pg 3 Capitalized: a few yds. Red - pg 11 Changed 4th ROW: K 3, P 1, K 3. 5TH to: 5th - pg 27 Changed comma to period after: Knot ends tog at each side - pg 29 Added comma after: yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1 - pg 31 Changed 6th ROW: Work remaining 3 s c tog to: 5th - -*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STAR BOOK NO. 225: AUNT LYDIA'S -RUG YARN COLLECTION *** - -Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions will -be renamed. - -Creating the works from print editions not protected by U.S. copyright -law means that no one owns a United States copyright in these works, -so the Foundation (and you!) can copy and distribute it in the -United States without permission and without paying copyright -royalties. Special rules, set forth in the General Terms of Use part -of this license, apply to copying and distributing Project -Gutenberg™ electronic works to protect the PROJECT GUTENBERG™ -concept and trademark. 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