Part 3

=3rd row=, in blue: Make 1 double crochet below top row, in 3rd stitch from edge; a chain of 3 stitches and another double crochet across 1st one in 1st stitch from edge.

Repeat the cross, leaving 1 stitch between each cross.

=4th row=, in white: * Make 1 single crochet in 1st cross, then a shell of 8 double crochet in the next cross and 1 single crochet in 3rd cross; make 1 chain and repeat from * to end of row.

=5th row=, in blue: Make 1 single crochet between the scallops; then 1 chain and another single crochet in the 1st double crochet. * A chain of 3 stitches; make 1 single crochet in the 2 loops below the chain, then 1 single crochet in the next double crochet and repeat from * around the scallop.

Detail Stitches

OPEN CROSS STITCH

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Make a chain the length for the work.

=1st row:= Put yarn over hook twice, take up 1 loop in the 6th stitch from needle, yarn over and pull through 2 loops; yarn over hook, skip 1 stitch on the chain and pick up another loop in the next stitch. Now yarn over and pull through 2 loops at a time and make 1 chain.

Yarn over hook again and take up 1 loop from the 2 loops in middle of cross, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, then 2 more and make 1 chain.

Repeat the cross stitch to end of row, leaving 1 stitch on the chain between each cross; break off the yarn.

Repeat 1st row, alternating the crosses (take up in the double stitch on the row below).

DOUBLE CROSS STITCH

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Make a chain the length required.

=1st row:= Put yarn over hook twice, take up 1 loop in the 6th stitch from needle, yarn over and pull through 2 loops; yarn over hook, skip 1 stitch on the chain and pick up another loop in the next stitch.

Now yarn over and pull through 2 loops at a time and make 1 chain. Yarn over hook again and take up 1 loop from the 2 loops in middle of cross, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, then 2 more and make 1 chain. Skip 1 stitch on the chain, make another cross and repeat to end of row. Break off the yarn.

=2nd row:= Same as 1st row; make the crosses above each other, taking up in the double stitch on row below.

BULLION STITCH

Make a chain the length required.

=1st stitch:= Put yarn around hook 10 times (not too tight) and take up 1 loop in 5th stitch from needle; yarn around hook and pull through all on needle at once.

Repeat 1st stitch, always taking up in the next stitch on the chain.

This pretty stitch is used for borders, belts, etc.

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NARROW BULLION STITCH

Make a chain the length required.

Put yarn around hook 6 times (not too tight) and take up 1 loop in 4th stitch from needle; yarn around hook and pull through all on needle at once.

Now yarn around 6 times and repeat, making 1 stitch in each stitch on the chain.

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LACE PICOT

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Begin with 1 chain; * make another chain a little tighter, pull out the loop and withdraw the hook.

Now put hook back into 2nd chain from the loop and draw out a loop; make 1 chain and repeat from * for any length desired.

PICOT EDGE

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Begin with a chain of 8 stitches. Make 1 single crochet in 4th stitch from needle. Put yarn over needle 3 times and take up 1 loop in the 2nd stitch on the chain, yarn over and pull through 2 loops at a time. * A chain of 4 stitches, make 1 single crochet in the 1st stitch on the chain. Put yarn over hook 3 times, take up 1 loop in middle of that long stitch, made before; yarn over and pull through 2 loops at a time and repeat from *.

Infant’s Crocheted Bonnet

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Shetland Floss 2 skeins white 1 skein colored 1 10-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 3 3½ yards Satin Ribbon, ½ inch wide 1 yard Satin Ribbon, 1⅛ inches wide

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INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white and pink._)

Start on the turnover with white yarn. Make a chain of 60 stitches.

=1st row:= Take up with the hook 1 loop in each stitch on the chain. Put yarn over hook and pull through 1 loop at a time.

=2nd row:= Same as 1st row, taking up in the loops on row below.

=3rd row:= Pick up 3 loops; leave the yarn, * take up 4th loop with pink yarn and make 1 double crochet in the loop below on 2nd row from top. The next 3 loops in white and repeat from * to end of row.

Repeat these 3 rows, alternating the double crochet. Work 9 rows. Start next row on wrong side of the turnover and take up in the loops from the back. Begin in 1st loop with a chain of 2 stitches. Put yarn over hook and take up 1 loop in 2nd loop on row below. Yarn over and take up another loop in 3rd loop on row below. Yarn over and pull through all on needle at once and make 1 chain. This is the stitch for bonnet. Work to end of row. Make 1 stitch for each 2 loops on row below.

=2nd row:= Start same as on 1st row and take up between the stitches on preceding row so that each stitch will come exactly above the one below. Work 3 stitches, then make 1 heavy stitch. Put yarn over hook and take the stitch below on your needle from right to left. Yarn over hook and pull through 1 loop, yarn over, take up another loop in same place and repeat this 3 times more, yarn over and pull through all on needle and make 1 chain. Work 6 stitches, then make 1 heavy stitch, repeat with 8 stitches, 1 heavy, 6, 1 heavy and 3 stitches.

Repeat this row until you have 12 rows, or 4½ inches from turnover.

Continue work on 12 stitches in center of row, and make 11 rows.

This part is the back of bonnet.

Sew the sides together.

Now work at bottom of bonnet. Start at front in 1st stitch from the turnover and make 1 row of single crochet. Work tight, make 2 single crochet for each row on the sides and make 1 single crochet for each stitch in back.

Repeat the single crochet, taking up in double stitch and work back and forth for 10 rows.

Finish off the edge all around with 1 row in pink yarn:

Take up 2 short loops, leaving 1 stitch between on row below, yarn over hook and pull through. A chain of 2 stitches and repeat, taking up in same and 2nd stitch on row below.

For trimming make two bows of the narrow ribbon and put them on the sides to hold the turnover in its place. Have about twenty loops in each bow.

Sew ribbon on to tie.

Infant’s Crocheted Hood

For details see Single Crochet, page 10 and Star Stitch, page 28

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony Yarn—2 skeins of white 1 10-inch Bone Crochet Hook No. 5 2¼ yds. Pink Ribbon, 1⅛ inches wide ⅙ yard Pink Silk for lining

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INSTRUCTIONS

Begin in back with a chain of 3 stitches.

=1st row:= Join to a ring and work tight 12 single crochet in the ring. Join for every row and take up in double stitch on the row below.

=2nd row:= Work looser and make 12 single crochet in the row.

=3rd row:= Make a chain of 3 stitches, take up 2 loops in the chain, 1 loop in joining-place and 1 loop in the 1st single crochet on row below. Put yarn over hook and pull through all on needle at once and make 1 chain.

=Next stitch:= Take up 1 loop below the 1 chain, pick up 1 loop in the back of last loop in preceding stitch, 1 loop in same place as last loop in preceding stitch and 1 loop in the next single crochet on row below. Pull through as before and repeat to end of row. (12 star stitches in the row.) Now turn for every row and work on the other side.

=4th row:= The single crochet; make 2 stitches for each star below.

=5th row:= The star stitch, same as before.

=6th row:= The single crochet; increase 1 stitch for every 4th stitch on the row.

=7th row:= The star stitch, taking up the 2 last loops for the stitch in the next 2 stitches on row below.

Work 1 more row in the single crochet and increase 1 stitch for every 10th stitch. Now turn again and make 26 star stitches, same way as on preceding row, then there are about 14 plain stitches left for the neck.

=Turn:= Make 1 row in the single crochet and repeat back and forth until you have 6 rows in each stitch.

=The turnover:= Work 1 row in the star stitch on same side as last row, then turn and make 1 row in the single crochet, turn.

=3rd row:= A chain of 2 stitches; work 5 double crochet, with 1 chain between each double crochet in every 4th stitch on row below.

=4th row:= Make a chain of 3 stitches and 1 single crochet between every double crochet on row below. This will finish the front.

Make 2 rows in the star stitch at bottom of hood; work a little tight and have about 23 stars in the row, then make 1 row in the single crochet.

Line hood with silk, same color as the ribbon. Cut a straight piece 5×15 inches for front and a square piece 5½ inches for back. Trim off the corners (cut off a little more on one corner for bottom), and sew pieces together. Put lining in; then make a pretty bow for each side of hood and sew on ribbon ties.

Infant’s Little Marguerite Hood

For detail see Purled Afghan Stitch, page 36

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown, 2 skeins 1 10-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 4 BLYDA Rope Silk—2 skeins blue 3½ yards Ribbon, 1 inch wide

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INSTRUCTIONS

This hood is crocheted with white yarn. Little daisies are embroidered on the turnover and blue ribbon is used for trimming.

Start on the turnover. Make a chain of 80 stitches.

=1st row:= Take up 1 loop in each stitch on the chain; put yarn over hook and pull through 1 loop at a time.

=2nd row:= Pick up the loops in the back of the loops on 1st row; put yarn over hook and pull through 1 loop at a time. Repeat 2nd row.

Make 11 rows for the turnover; then break off the yarn.

=Next row:= Leave 8 stitches (or loops) at end of turnover, fasten the yarn, make 1 chain and take up 1 loop in the 9th stitch on preceding row. Put yarn over hook, pull through 1 loop; yarn over and pull through last loop.

Repeat this stitch in every loop in preceding row, with exception of taking 2 loops together 5 times.

Leave 8 loops at end of row (same as in beginning), make 1 chain, turn.

=2nd row:= Same as 1st row, taking up in the double stitch on row below. Repeat 2nd row.

Work forward and back for 17 rows.

Leave 22 stitches on each side and work on 15 stitches in middle. Increase 1 stitch on each side of row, for 4 rows. Work 11 rows. Decrease 1 stitch on each side of row, for 3 rows.

Sew together. Make 1 row in the double crochet at bottom of hood; have 1 chain between each double crochet, taking up in every other row and every other stitch. This row is for the ribbon.

Work 5 rows, same as on turnover, in the purled Afghan stitch. Join both ends to turnover. Finish off edge all around with 1 row in the slip stitch (see first stitches, pages 8–9).

Work 4 Marguerites on turnover 1½ inches apart.

=Marguerite:= Start in center, make a loop stitch about ⅝ of an inch in length and repeat the same stitch all around.

Make 2 bows of ribbon, place them on the turnover and fasten them through hood.

Pull ribbon through at bottom and have the ends long enough to tie.

Infant’s Crocheted Jacket

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Shetland Floss—4 skeins white 1 skein colored 1 10-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 3 3⅔ yards Satin Ribbon, ½ inch wide

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INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white and pink._)

Begin yoke on the back with white yarn. Make a chain of 46 stitches.

=1st row:= Pick up with the hook 1 loop in each stitch on the chain. Put yarn over hook and pull through 1 loop at a time.

=2nd row:= Same as 1st row, taking up in the loops on row below.

=3rd row:= Pick up 3 loops; leave the yarn, * take up 4th loop with pink yarn and make a double crochet in the loop below on 2nd row from top. The next 3 loops in white and repeat from * to end of row. Repeat these 3 rows, alternating the double crochet.

Continue this pattern for the whole yoke. Work 13 rows to neck. Have 14 stitches for each shoulder. Finish off the stitches at neck with a chain (taking up in the loops). Start on one shoulder and work 3 rows. Keep the side for armhole straight and increase at neck 1 stitch for every 2nd row 6 times, then work 4 rows and finish off the last row with a chain.

Make other side to correspond.

Begin next row on left side front of yoke. Start in 1st stitch on front edge, and make a chain of 3 stitches. Make 1 double crochet in next stitch on row below, then repeat with 1 chain and 1 double crochet in every other stitch on row below. Make 10 double crochet on front side. Add a chain of 16 stitches for armhole. Work 23 double crochet on back and then same as before for next armhole and front side. This row will make the beading for the ribbon.

Next row, on same side, start in the chain on front edge and make a chain of 2 stitches. Put yarn over hook and take up 1 loop between the chain and 1st double crochet on row below. Yarn over and take up another loop between 1st and 2nd double crochet on row below. Yarn over and pull through all on needle at once, and make 1 chain. This is the stitch for jacket.

Next, make 1 heavy stitch: Put yarn over hook and take the next double crochet below on your needle from right to left. Yarn over and pull through 1 loop, yarn over, take up another loop in same place and repeat this 3 times more, yarn over and pull through all on needle and make 1 chain. Make 7 stitches same as 1st one, then 1 heavy stitch. On the chain make 7 stitches and 1 heavy. On back 7, 1 heavy, 7, 1 heavy, and 7. On next chain 1, heavy, and 7. On front 1 heavy, then 7, 1 heavy and 1 stitch, the last one. Repeat this row until you have 10 rows.

Work next row the same in pink yarn, increasing 1 stitch in the middle of each panel. Make 2 rows in white, 1 row in pink and 1 row in white.

Finish off the sides and bottom with shells of 6 double crochet with a picot in center of shell and 1 single crochet between.

=The Picot:= Make a chain of 3 stitches, take up in the 2 loops below chain on 3rd double crochet and pull through.

On yoke take up 2 short loops, leaving 1 stitch between on row below, yarn over and pull through. A chain of 2 stitches and repeat taking up in same and 2nd stitch on row below.

=Sleeve:= Start on the chain. Make 7 stitches on top of the 7 stitches below. 1 heavy stitch on top of the heavy one below. Then 7, 1 heavy, 7 and 1 heavy on top of the heavy one below and connect. Work 10 rows.

Then work 1 row in pink, 2 in white, 1 in pink and 1 in white. Make last row same as on bottom of jacket.

Draw ribbon through beading on front pieces and back. Tie a small bow on each end of ribbon.

On sleeve put ribbon through 4th row from edge and tie a small bow. In front on both sides, leave 1 end of the bow long enough to tie.

Infant’s Crocheted Dress

For details see Old Afghan Stitch, page 27, and Purled Afghan Stitch, page 36

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown 7 skeins white 3 skeins red 1 skein green 1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 5 4 Pearl Buttons

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INSTRUCTIONS

This little dress is crocheted with white yarn in the Old Afghan Stitch and trimmed in red and green. A cross stitch pattern is embroidered in front of dress, around sleeves and at the bottom.

Begin on front part at bottom of gown, use white yarn and make a chain of 92 stitches.

=1st row:= Pick up 1 loop in each stitch on the chain (92 loops on needle), * put yarn over hook, pull through 1 loop and repeat from * to end of row. (Pick up the loops loosely and pull through rather tight.)

=2nd row:= Same as 1st row, with exception of taking up the loops through the loops on preceding row in front. Repeat 2nd row.

Make 13 rows.

Start decreasing. Pick up 14 loops, decrease 1 (take 2 loops together as 1), pick up 15, decrease 1, 24, decrease 1, 15, decrease 1, then pick up the last 15 loops and pull through as before.

Make 4 rows.

Repeat the decreasing row, always having 24 loops between the decreasings in center of row, then it will be 2 loops less between the decreasings on the sides and 2 loops less toward the edges for each decreasing row. Make 3 rows between for each time and decrease 6 times more.

Make 2 rows. Add 22 stitches on each side for the sleeves. Make 3 rows, decrease 2 stitches same as before at the center of row, leaving the 24 loops between. Make 5 rows and repeat the last decreasing. Make 1 row.

Pick up 35 loops on the next row (36 on needle) and make 6 rows for the shoulders and sleeve. Break off the yarn and finish the other side the same.

=Border—1st row:= Use the red yarn, pick up 1 loop in each stitch on the chain at bottom of front part (92 loops on needle) and pull through same as before (pick up the loops loosely and pull through easy).

=2nd row:= Same as 1st row, with exception of taking up the loops through the loops on preceding row from the back. Repeat the 2nd row, the Purled Afghan Stitch.

Make 8 rows. Finish off last row with 1 row in the slip stitch, taking up through the loops in the back.

=Last row, on wrong side of work:= (Make last row after the sides are put together.)

Make 1 single crochet (always taking up in double stitch), a chain of 3 stitches and another single crochet in same stitch on preceding row, skip 2 stitches and repeat.

Finish off border at top with 1 row in the green: Make the single crochet with 1 stitch in every loop of the 1st row in the white, having the white part of the work toward you.

Make the back same as the front, with exception of making an opening to button at neck. Make 36 rows on back, then pick up half of the loops on the row and finish one side, then the other. Crochet 1 row with white in the single crochet around opening in back, making 3 buttonholes on one side (make 1 chain and skip 1 stitch for each buttonhole).

Embroider a cross stitch pattern in red 1½ inches wide and 5 or 6 inches long in front of dress below neck and outline it in green with 1 row in the single crochet, taking up in the loops of the Afghan Stitch. Make a cross stitch pattern in red around bottom of gown ½ inch above border.

=Join at the shoulders:= Put back and front together with wrong side out and join with the slip stitch, taking up through the loops from the right side (take 1 loop from each edge on the hook, put yarn over, pull through and repeat).

=Cuff:= Use red yarn and pick up 1 loop in each stitch at bottom of sleeve (pick up loosely and pull through a little tight). Make cuff exactly the same as border at bottom of dress. Make 6 rows in the Purled Afghan Stitch. Embroider a narrow cross stitch pattern in red above cuff. =Collar:= Make collar same as cuff; pick up 1 loop in each stitch around neck, decrease 1 stitch in each corner (4) for every row and make 5 rows. Make a buttonhole on one end of collar same way as before.

Sew gown together on wrong side and put the buttons on.

=Holder for the Belt:= Make a chain of 12 stitches and make 2 rows in the single crochet.

Make 4 holders. Fasten 2 in front and 2 in back 5 inches above border.

=Belt:= Use red yarn and make a chain of 140 stitches. Make 5 rows in the Purled Afghan Stitch and finish off last row with the slip stitch. Put belt through holders and join to a circle. Make 1 row with green in the single crochet around both sides of belt.

Baby Jacket

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony Yarn—5 skeins white OUR SPECIAL Crochet Silk—1 spool Steel Crochet Hook, No. 7, Style 2 1¾ yards Ribbon, ½ inch wide

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INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white yarn and blue crochet silk._)

In this dainty jacket is shown something entirely new in design, and worked in this ingenious and pretty stitch, it will certainly appeal to all lovers of artistic crocheting.

Begin at neck and make a chain about 18 inches long.

=1st row:= Start in 4th stitch from needle and work 3 double crochet, 1 in each stitch on the chain, then make 2 double crochet, both in the next stitch on the chain.

These 2 last double crochet in 1 stitch on the chain will start 1 rib every time they are repeated. Now * work 2 double crochet, 1 in each stitch on the chain, and 2 double crochet both in the next stitch on the chain and repeat from * until you have started 29 ribs. End 1st row with 3 double crochet, make 1 chain and break off the yarn.

=2nd row:= Start in the chain on 1st row, make a new chain of 3 stitches and work the end of yarn in. Make 3 double crochet above the 3 double crochet on 1st row, take up in double stitch and repeat the same start for every row.

Start with the rib: * Work 3 double crochet over the 2nd double crochet of the 2 in 1 stitch on the chain, on 1st row; turn the work a little downward and work over the stitch from the side. Make 3 double crochet above the next 2 double crochet on 1st row and repeat from * to end of row.