Part 7

This Afghan is made up of panels in the shades of brown; 5 panels are shaded. Fleurs-de-lis are embroidered in cross stitch on the 4 dark panels, and a scallop finishes off the edge.

Use the 6 shades of the 8-fold Germantown and No. 6 hook for the shaded panel.

This panel is made up of squares, worked in the rib stitch and joined to each other with black yarn.

Start the square in center with the 3rd shade from the lightest. Wind the yarn 10 times over your finger, then make 16 single crochet in the ring. Join 1st row by making a slip stitch in the 1st stitch.

=2nd row:= * Make 3 single crochet in 1 stitch on 1st row (this makes the corner) taking up in double stitch, then make 3 single crochet 1 in each stitch and repeat from * to end of row. Join as before, make 1 chain tight and break off the yarn.

=3rd row:= Take next shade lighter; start on wrong side of work and make 3 single crochet in the middle stitch of one corner on preceding row, always taking up in the back of the stitches. Make 1 single crochet in each stitch on the side and repeat the same increasing in next corner. Finish the row, join and make 1 chain tight.

=4th row:= Turn the work on the other side and start the single crochet in 2nd stitch from the chain just made. Repeat the single crochet, increase in the corners as on preceding row, join the row, make 1 chain tight and break off the yarn.

Two rows make 1 rib. Repeat this rib, using 1 shade for each rib. Next rib will be in the light shade, then reverse the shades and continue, so that the last rib in the square will be in the darkest shade. Make 9 squares for 1 panel.

Make a button in center of each square. Take the darkest shade of the four-fold Germantown. Wind the yarn 24 times over your finger. Break off the yarn and fasten the end in the hank. Pull through center of square, fasten on wrong side and cut even on right side.

Join the squares in black.

Place both pieces together with the right sides out. Start in the corner in the middle stitch of each piece and make the single crochet, taking up in double stitch on both edges. Work a little tight.

Make 5 shaded panels.

Use the dark brown of the four-fold Germantown and No. 4 hook for the plain panel. This panel is worked in the Old Afghan stitch. Make a chain of 40 stitches.

=1st row:= Pick up 1 loop in each stitch on the chain, put yarn over hook and pull through 1 loop (of those picked up) at a time.

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

Repeat 2nd row for the length of 2½ yards. Finish off last row with 1 row in the slip stitch (see 1st stitches), taking up in the loops. Make 4 panels.

Embroider Fleurs-de-lis in cross stitch on the plain panel, using the 2 light shades of the four-fold Germantown. Make 1 Fleur-de-lis opposite each square of the shaded panel.

Join the panels in black, the same way as the squares, having the dark plain panel toward you and skip about every 4th stitch (row) on the edge of the plain panel.

=Border:= Use black yarn and make 1 row in the single crochet all around the Afghan on wrong side. On the ends of the plain panels skip every 3rd stitch, taking over 1 row.

=2nd row:= Take the next darkest shade and work on right side of Afghan. Make 1 chain and a single crochet in every other stitch on 1st row, taking up in double stitches.

=3rd row:= Use the darkest shade and * make a single crochet in a space on preceding row; then make a chain of 3 stitches and 4 double crochet in same space. Repeat from * in every 3rd space on the row.

=Last row in a medium shade:= Make a chain of 2 stitches and a single crochet in every double crochet on preceding row.

The New Slumber Robe

Size 2½×2 yards

For details see Popcorn Stitch page 30 and Rib Stitch page 17

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT eight-fold Germantown 4 shades green: 11 skeins light shade 46 skeins next shade 14 skeins next shade darker 20 skeins darkest shade 2 shades dark blue: 11 skeins lighter shade 7 skeins darker shade 20 skeins brown 6 skeins black 1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 5 1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 6

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INSTRUCTIONS

This Slumber Robe is made up of panels, worked in various shades of different colors. Five panels are green and blue, shaded, and 4 panels are medium green, with the pattern in brown. A scallop finishes off the edge. Use No. 6 hook for the green and blue panel. This panel is worked lengthwise. Start with the lightest shade in green and make a chain 2½ yards in length.

=1st row:= Make 1 single crochet in 2nd stitch from hook. * Take up 1 loop in next stitch on the chain and from this loop make a chain of 3 stitches; put yarn over hook and pull through both loops on needle, make 1 single crochet in next stitch on the chain and repeat from * to end of row.

This row is the center row of panel.

=2nd row:= Start with 2 single crochet on this row (that will alternate the knots) and work same as on 1st row, taking up in the double stitch.

Make 2 rows in the lightest shade, 2 rows in the next shade, 2 rows in the 3rd shade and 2 rows in the darkest shade.

=Next row:= Make 1 knot in the darkest green and knot in the lightest blue, changing the yarn when pulling through in the single crochet.

Make 1 row in the lightest blue and 1 row in the darkest blue.

This will finish one side of the panel. Now start in center with the lightest shade and make 1 row, taking up on the other side of the chain. Reverse the shades.

Make 5 panels.

For the panel with pattern use No. 5 hook. This panel is worked cross wise in the single crochet, with the next lightest shade in green and the brown. Start with the green and make a chain of 27 stitches.

=1st row:= Make 9 single crochet; take up the loop for the 10th stitch and pull through with the brown; then take up the loop for the next stitch and pull through with the green. This makes 1 brown stitch. Now make 2 single crochet work in the brown yarn, take up the loop for the 3rd stitch and pull through with the brown. This makes 3 green stitches. Repeat, making 3 brown and 9 green single crochet (26). This will finish 1st row; make 1 chain, turn.

Take up in the back of the stitches, work the yarn in as you go along and change the colors according to the following pattern:

(Green is abbreviated, gr., and brown, br.)

=1st row:= (already made).

=1st row:= 10 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 9 gr.

=2nd row:= 8 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 10 gr.

=3rd row:= 6 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 7 gr.

=4th row:= 6 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 4 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=5th row:= 6 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 5 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=6th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 6 br. 6 gr.

=7th row:= 6 gr. 6 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=8th row:= 6 gr. 5 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=9th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 4 br. 6 gr.

=10th row:= 6 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 4 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=11th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 5 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=12th row:= 6 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=13th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 10 gr.

=14th row:= 10 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=15th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 1 br. 7 gr.

=16th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 5 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=17th row:= 6 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 4 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=18th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 7 gr.

=19th row:= 8 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=20th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 9 gr.

=21st row:= 6 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 5 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=22nd row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 4 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=23rd row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 4 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.

=24th row:= 6 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 5 gr. 1 br. 7 gr.

This is the pattern; next row the same as 1st row.

Repeat until you have the length of 2½ yards.

Make 4 panels.

Either side of this panel can be used for right side.

Join the panels in black on right side; place both panels together having the panel with the pattern toward you. Make 1 row in the single crochet, taking up the stitches on and between the ribs on the green edge and through double stitch on the blue edge.

=Border:= 1st row in black; fasten the yarn ends on the green and blue panels. Make 1 row all around in the single crochet, taking up in the double stitch (work a little tight). Make 3 stitches for every 2 rows on the ends of the green and blue panels (32 stitches across).

=2nd row in the brown:= Make a loop on the hook; * put yarn over hook and take up 1 loop on 1st row (always taking up in double stitch), take up another loop in the next stitch, put yarn over hook, pull through all on needle and make 1 chain. Repeat from * taking up in every stitch on the sides of afghan and skipping 1 stitch between every other cluster on ends of afghan.

=3rd row in the next lightest shade of green:= Make a shell of 6 double crochet in every 4th space on preceding row and a single crochet in space between the shells.

=Last row in the darkest shade of green:= Make a chain of 2 stitches and a single crochet in every stitch on the shell, taking up in the double stitch.

Child’s Lily Cap

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown 3 skeins white KLOSTERSILK Art 806, Perle No. 5, 1 skein white KLOSTERSILK Art 806, Perle No. 5, 1 skein yellow 1 6-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 3 1 fine Steel Crochet Hook ⅙ yard White China Silk

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INSTRUCTIONS

This little cap is crocheted with white yarn and trimmed with lilies which are crocheted in the mercerized cotton—No. 5 Klostersilk Perle.

Begin in center of crown. Wind the yarn loosely around the hook 3 times, then make 9 single crochet in this little ring (work tight).

=2nd row:= Start with 2 single crochet in 1st stitch on preceding row (always taking up in double stitch) and repeat in every stitch to end of row.

=3rd row:= Make 2 single crochet in every 2nd stitch on preceding row.

=4th row:= Make 2 single crochet in every 3rd stitch on preceding row.

=5th row:= Plain (without increasing).

Make 2 single crochet in every 4th stitch on preceding row 3 times around the circle (3 rows).

Make 2 rows plain.

Make 2 single crochet in every 6th stitch on preceding row 2 times around the circle (2 rows).

Make 2 single crochet in every 9th stitch on preceding row once around the circle (1 row).

Make 3 rows plain.

Make 2 single crochet in every 4th stitch on preceding row once around the circle (1 row).

Repeat with the single crochet without increasing until you have 37 rows from center of crown.

Increase 1 row. Make 2 single crochet in every 7th stitch on preceding row.

Make 12 rows plain.

Finish off edge with 1 row in the slip stitch. Make the row on wrong side of work and take up in double stitch.

=The Lily:= Use Klostersilk and the steel hook. Make a loop on the hook, having the end of the thread ½ yard long. Make 1 chain, then 12 single crochet over the end of the thread, turn.

=2nd row:= Leave the thread; make 1 single crochet in 2nd stitch on preceding row, taking up in back of the stitches, make another single crochet in next stitch, then make 6 double crochet, 1 in each stitch and 3 single crochet, turn.

=3rd row:= Same as 2nd row, making the last stitch close to the end of the thread, turn.

=4th row:= Take the end of the thread along and work over it, start as before and make 12 single crochet.

Make 1 chain and continue with the single crochet over the end of the thread for the next leaf. Make 5 leaves for the lily. Last row of each leaf is on right side.

Join 1st leaf and make center of flower: Make 2 single crochet at the base of each leaf (10 in circle). Next row: Make 2 single crochet in every 3rd stitch on preceding row, taking up on top of the stitches and having the center of flower toward you. Make 2 rows around and break off the thread. Make a chain of 8 stitches with double thread, in yellow. Put both ends of chain together, forming a loop, draw up the loop through center of flower as high as last row and fasten underneath.

Make 9 lilies.

=The Stem for the flowers:= Use the white cotton and make a chain of 2 stitches. 1st row: Make 5 single crochet in 1st stitch of the chain. Start next row with 1 single crochet in 1st stitch on preceding row. Repeat the single crochet, 1 in each stitch, work around, taking up on top of the stitches and having the right side of work inside the cord.

Make the cord or stem 25 inches long.

Put 2 or 3 lilies together, making 3 or 4 clusters on the stem. Sew the flowers to the stem, put the trimming around cap and fasten.

Turnover edge of cap.

Line inside of cap with China silk and put elastic in if needed.

This size is for a child 3 to 4 years. For a larger size increase another row outside the last increasing row in the crown. For a smaller size leave out the last increasing row in the crown.

Child’s Skirt

For detail see Single Crochet, page 10

Size 6 to 8 years

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT German Knitting Yarn X, 1½ skeins 1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 7, Style No. 2

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INSTRUCTIONS

This little skirt is made in the single crochet. The ruffle at the bottom holds it firm and makes a pretty finish.

Begin at bottom of skirt and make a chain of 1¾ yards.

Work 14 single crochet, 1 in each stitch on the chain; then make 3 single crochet in 15th stitch on the chain. That increases 2 stitches. This will make 1 scallop; repeat same until you have 13 scallops for width of skirt.

End 1st row with the 3 single crochet in 1 stitch, then join by making 1 single crochet on 1st single crochet on 1st row, taking up in the back of the stitches; work 5 more single crochet.

Make 1 single crochet in 7th, 8th and 9th single crochet on row below. (Take up 1 loop for each single crochet and pull through those 3 loops as 1.) That will decrease 2 stitches, then make 6 single crochet, 1 in each stitch on row below. Make 3 single crochet in next stitch, the middle one of the 3 single crochet made in 1 stitch on 1st row, and that will increase 2 stitches.

Now work 6 single crochet and decrease 2, then 6 single crochet and increase 2 and repeat same for every row until you have 25 rows, then narrow a little toward the waist.

=Next row:= No increasing, follow the pattern and decrease only, then you get 1 stitch less on each side of scallop.

Work 5 rows same as before.

Make 1 row without increasing, then 4 rows same as before. Work 1 row without increasing and 4 rows again, then 1 row without increasing and 2 rows. Make last row in double crochet for the band.

Crochet ruffle at bottom of skirt.

Work 1 row in the double crochet with 1 chain between each double crochet, taking up in every stitch on row below, with exception of making 2 double crochet at the point of the scallops and skipping 1 stitch between the scallops.

=Next row:= Make a shell of 6 double crochet between 2 double crochet on row below. Repeat same to end of row, always leaving 2 double crochet on row below between each shell.

Finish off ruffle with a picot edge: * Make 1 single crochet on the shell; then make a chain of 3 stitches and 1 single crochet in 1st stitch on the chain. Repeat from * making 4 picots for each shell.

Make a vest of sateen, 13 inches in length from shoulder and 25 inches in width when buttoned and sew skirt on same.

If different size is wanted make more or less scallops for width and more or less rows before narrowing.

Little Betty Sweater Coat

With belted back and crocheted buttons

Size 2

For detail see Little Betty Stitch, page 22

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown—10 skeins 1 pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 2 1 pair Steel Knitting Needles, No. 13 1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 6, Style 2 1 spool Twisted Crocheted Silk 6 button-molds, 1¼ inches, 4 button-molds, ¾ inch

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INSTRUCTIONS

Start at bottom of back. Cast on needle 75 stitches. Knit plain forward and back 15 rows for border. Start the design on right side of garment.

=1st row:= * Knit 2, purl 3 and repeat from * to end of row (the row will end with 3 purled).

=2nd row:= * Knit 3, purl 2 and repeat from *. On right side 1st and 2nd rows are the same.

=3rd row:= * Purl 3, knit 2 and repeat from *.

=4th row:= * Purl 2, knit 3 and repeat from *.

On right side, every 5th stitch on every row is always purled. These 4 rows form your design. Continue pattern.

Decrease 1 stitch on each side every 10th row, 8 times; then you have 20 designs to armhole. Bind off 7 stitches on each side for armhole and make 8 more designs. Now divide the stitches on your needle in three parts. 12 stitches on each side are for the shoulders. Work 1 design on each of them and bind off; bind off the stitches for the neck.

For right side front cast on needle 66 stitches. Knit plain 15 rows for border. On next row, right side of garment, knit plain 8 stitches. These stitches are for the border and to be knit plain on every row. Then start your design with * purl 3, knit 2 and repeat from *.

Work 2 designs and bind off 3 stitches on the side. (Here you start sewing the back and front together and let the back lap over those 3 stitches.) Decrease on side same as on side of back, having 21 designs to armhole. When you have 6 designs from border make an opening for pocket. Work 17 stitches from border, put the next 17 stitches on extra needle and bind off. Replace them with 17 new stitches and work to end of row. Continue pattern until you have 21 designs. Bind off for armhole on wrong side of front piece, first 8 stitches, next turn 6 stitches; repeat knitting until you have 27½ designs from border.

On right side of garment bind off 14 stitches for neck. Next turn 6 stitches, then bind off 3 stitches and 3 turns more. Bind off for shoulder.

Make left front to correspond.

=CUFFS:= Cast on steel needle 34 stitches. Knit plain forward and back for 28 rows.

=Next row you start sleeve:= Knit plain, use bone needles and increase 1 every third stitch.

2nd row, right side of sleeve, start your design and increase 1 stitch on each side every 9th row 7 times.

Make 18 designs for length of sleeve to armhole. Bind off 2 stitches at the start of every row until you have 10 stitches left, then bind off the rest.

=COLLAR:= Cast on steel needle 8 stitches.

=1st row:= * Knit 1, purl 1 and repeat from *.

=2nd row:= * Knit 1 on top of purled stitch and purl 1 on top of knitted stitch and repeat from *. Add 7 stitches on 2nd row, turn and repeat same pattern.

At end of 4th row add 7 more stitches, in all 22 on needle. Knit the length of 11 inches and finish off end same as on start. Sew collar on, 12 stitches from front edge.

=Crocheted Belt:= Length 9½ inches. Make 10 rows in the single crochet, take up double stitch and finish off the belt all around with a row of single crochet in twisted silk. Put belt on back 4 inches below armhole and sew it on with 4 buttons.

=Cover for Pocket:= Pick up above the opening 21 stitches, repeat design in center and work narrow border around it. Make a pocket of satin and sew it on on wrong side. Sew up and finish your garment all around with a row of single crochet in twisted silk. On right side front make another row with 3 loops (chain of 8 stitches) for the buttons. Also on collar work 2 rows, the 1st row with yarn. Put hook and eye on collar.

=Crocheted Buttons:= Make a round piece, 2 inches in diameter, with single crochet in twisted silk. Start with 6 stitches in one chain.

=Next row:= Take up in double stitch and increase 1 in every other stitch.

=3rd row:= Same as 2nd.

=4th row:= Increase 1 in every 3rd stitch and the next rows in every 4th stitch. Now cover the button mold, having the wrong side out.

Using these instructions for size 1—

For back: Cast on 70 stitches. 17 designs to armhole, 25 designs to neck.

For front: Cast on 58 stitches. 17 designs to armhole, 24 designs to neck.

21 designs to top of sleeve.

15 designs to armhole.

53 stitches for width of sleeve.

Length of collar, 11¼ inches.

Length of belt 8¼ inches

Pocket 5 designs from border.

Child’s Knitted Coat

With Round Collar

Size 6 to 8 years

For details see First Stitches, pages 12–16

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT German Knitting Worsted, 3 skeins white SUNLIGHT Four-fold Germantown, 2 skeins pink 1 pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 3 5 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 10 1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 7 3 Pearl Buttons, 1 inch

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INSTRUCTIONS