Fitle Mss Dresses: BIRTHDAY PARTY MATERIALS; Knit-Cro-Sheen® size 10 crochet cotton by J, & P. Coats—1200 yds. Mid Rose No. 46A (dk. pink), 300 yds. Orchid Pink No. 101 jit pink) and 150 yds. Shaded Pinks No. 15; 194 yds. pink 96" rib- bon; sewing needle and lt, pink thread; 2 small snap fasteners; No. 12 steel hook or hook needed to obtain gauge. FINISHED SIZES: From shoul- der to hem, 2is 20%", size Bis 2114", size 4 is 2216" GAUGE: Large motif = 244", small motif=1"; 1 shell, 1 V st and 6.ch = 1", 7 shell rows = 2", FIRST LARGE MOTIF Starting at center with shaded pinks, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. Rnd 1; (Sein rin +h 5) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Rnd 2: Sc in samo place as sl st, “ch 2, 6 dc in next loop, ch 2. se in next sc, Repeat from * around, end- ing with ch 2. Join and break off. Rnd 3: Attach lt. pink to same place as sl st. sc in same place, *{ch 3, sc in next de) 6 times; ch 3 next sc. Repeat from * aroun and broak off. . Join SECOND LARGE MOTIF Work as for First Large Motif until 2 mds are completed. Rnd 3: Attach It. pink to same place as sl st, sc in same place, *(ch 4, sc in next de) 3 times; ch 1, sl st in center loop of any peta! on First Motif, ch 1, sc in next de on Second (ch 3, sc in next de} twice; ch 3, se in next sc. Complete rnd as hofore=-no more joinings. Make 10 more Motifs, joining as Second Motif was joined to First Motif, leaving 2 petals free on each side of joining. Courtesy of COATS & CLARK SMALL MOTIF Starting.at center with It. pink, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring. Rad 1: (Se in ring, ch’5) 4 times Join with sl st to first sc. Break off. Rnd 2: Attach dk. pink to place as Repeat from * around. Join and break off, Join Large and Small Motifs as fol- lows: Attach It. pink to ard free loop on second petal preceding joining on First Large Motif, *ch 11, tr in sc between patals,ch 11, skip 4 loops on next petal, sc in next loop, sl st in sp preceding any 2 de on Small Motif. ch 5, skip 2 loops on next petal of Large Motif, sc in next loop, skip next sp on Small Motif, sl st between next 2 de, sc in first free loop on next Large Motif, ch 5, skip first 2 loops on next petal, sc in next loop, skip next sp on Small Motif, sl st in next sp, Repeal from * across, joining remaining Smal! Mot te to Large Motifs the same way, ending with ch 11, tr in sc between petals on last Large Motif, ch loaps on nest petal, Break off. YOKE Row 1; Attach It. pink to sama loop as first st of joining on Largo Motif, ch 10, *in next loop make 2 de, ch 2 and 2 de (double shell made); ch 3, shell in next loop, ch 5, sc in next free sp on Small Motif, ch: 5, sc between de’s on next petal, ch 5, skip next sp, se in next sp, ch 5, Repeat from * across, ending with ch 5, tr in same loop as last sc of joining. Ch 3, turn. Row 2: Make dc, Zand 2 dein u; “(ch 5, in sp of next shell make 2 de, ch 2 and 2 de-shell made over shell) twice; ch 5, skip next sp, shell in next sp, ch 5, shell in next sp. Repeat from * across, skip 5 ch of turning chain, shell in next ch. Turn. Rows 3-5: S! st to sp of first shell, ch 3, in same sp make de, ch 2 and ‘ch 5, shell over shell. Repeat from * across. Turn, Break off at end of 5th row, Row 6: Attach dk. pink to sp of first shell, ch 3, in same sp make de, ch 2 and 2 de; in next ch make de, (single shell made); ch 2, double shell over next double shell. Repeat from * across, ending with double shell over last double shell. Break off. Turn. Rows 7-9: At beginning of row 7, attach It. pink to sp of first shell; *double shell over double shell, cl 2, single shell over 2. Repeat from * across, ending with double shell. Turn. Break off at end of Sth row. Row 10: Attach dk. pink and work in pattern across, Break off. Turn. Rows 11-13: Attach It. pink and work in pattern having ch-3 between shells, Break off at end of 13th row. Overlap ends of Yoke, having the first double shell fall directly over the 2nd double shell from opposite end of row. Now work.in rds as follows: Rad 1; Attach dk. pink through sps of the first overlapping double shell and the shell directly behind it and, working through both thick- nesses, work in pattern over next 3 shells and around remainder of Yoke, having ch-3 between shells. Join to top of ch-3 on first shell. Do not turn for remainder of Dress. Rnds 2-3: Work in pattern around, keeping ch-3 between shells, Rnds 4-5: Continue to work in pattern, having ch-4 between shells on 4th rnd and ch-5 on 5th rnd. SKIRT Rnd 1: Make (double shell over double shell, ch 1, skip 2 ch of next sp. in next ch make de, ch 2 and de—a single shell made—ch 1, make UTTLEMISS DRESSES 3adouble shell over next single shell, ch 1, make a single shell in center ch ‘of next sp, ch 1) 6 times: count off next 13 double shells for sleeve opening, make a double. shell through sp of first and 13th double shells for underarm joining, (ch 1, make a single shell in center ch of next sp, ch 1, double shell in noxt single shell. ch 1, single shell in cen- ter-ch of next sp. ch 1, double shell in next double shell) 10 times; ch 1, single shell in center ch of next sp, ch 1, double shell in next single shell, ch 1, single shell in center ch ‘of next sp, ch 1, Count off next 13 double shells for other sleeve open- ing, make a double shell throu; of first and 13th double shells as before. Complete rnd in pattern. Join. Work in pattern, making double shells over double shells and single shells over single shells, and having ch-2 between shells on 2nd through 10th mds, ch 3 on 11th through 15th rods, and ch-4 on 16th through 20th rnds. Make ch-5 between shells on each remaining rnd until Dress from. shoulder to hem measures 2014" for size 2.2134" for size 3 and 2244" for size 4 (add additional rnds for oxtra length, if desired), Join and break off. Sew snap fasteners to end Motifs at back opening and to ends of row 2. Cut ribbon in half. Sew end of each halfto row 2 at back opening, weave through row 2, tie in bow at front. 0 FLOWER GIRL MATERIALS; Knit-Cro-Sheen® size 10 crochet cotton by J, & P. Coats—1050 yds. Dk. Lavender No. 37; 14 yds. purple %" ribbon: small appliqué; purple sewing thread: 5 small buttons; 26-gauge wire for Bonnet: sewing needle; No. 5 steel hook or hook needed to obtain gauge. FINISHED SIZES: Dress-from shoulder to ham, size 2 is 184", size 3 is 19/4", size4 is 204", Bonnet fits 197-20" head. GAUGE; 6 de = 1"; 2 de rows and one 3-tr-cluster row = 1", DRESS Starting at neck edge, ch 96 loose- 4 LITTLE MISS DRESSES ly to measure about 12". Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, de ineach ch across (84 de, counting turning ch as:1 de). Ch 3, turn. Row 2: *Dc in each of 6 de, 2 de in next de (an increase), Repeat from * 11 more times, dc in each remaining de, de in top st of turning ch (106 de). Ch 4, turn. Row 3: Make 2 tr in first dc hold- ing back the last loop of each tr on ‘hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook; ch 2, *skip 2 de, 3-tr in next de holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (a 3-tr-cluster made); ch 3. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 2, cluster in turning ch (36 clusters). Ch 3, turn, Row 4 and all even rows: De in each ch and in each cluster across Che4, turn. Row 5: Same as row 3, ending with ch 3, cluster in turning ch (47 clusters). Ch 3, turn. Row 7: Same as row 5 ters). Ch 3, turn. Row 9: Same as row 3, making 2 chs for the first 2 sps and the last sp (82 clusters). Ch 3, turn. Row 11: Same as row 3 making 2 chs between each cluster (108 clus- ters). Ch 3, turn. ‘Dc in each of 6 de, 2.de in next de. Repeat from * across (369 de). Join with sl st to 3rd st of a inning of row. Ch 3, turn sis right side of Dress). Work is now done in rnds instead ‘of rows. Rad 1: *Skip 1 de, de in next de, ch 3. de in same place as last de. Repeat from * 23 more times (this is. Right Back), ch 13 (for underarm), skip 87 de (sleeve); de in next de, ch 3, de in same place-as last de, con- tinue in pattern across next 99 de (Front), ch 13 (for other underarm), ae de (sleeve); de in next de, ch 3, de in same place as last de, con- tinue across next 45 dc, dc in same place where first ch-3 started, ch 3, join to 3rd st of ch-3 first made, Rnd 2: SI st in each of next 2 ch, ch 3, *de in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3, de in same ch, Repeat from * around to ch at underarm; make de, ch 3.and de in every other ch (6 pat- terns}. Continue in this manner around. De in same place as ch-3 first made, ch 3, join to 3rd st of ch- 3 first made. 5 (62 clus- Rnd 3: SI st in each of next 2 ch, ch 4, *di 2nd ch of next loop, ch 4, de in same ch. Repeat from * around, join. Repeat rnd 3 until piece from shoulder to bottom of Skirt mea- sures 16" for size 2, 17" for size 3 and 18" for size 4. Ifadditional length is desired, add extra mds befora working Border (Border measures 24°). Border Rnd 4; Ch 3, de in each de and 3 de in each ch sp around, join. Rnd 2; Ch 3, de in each st around, join. Ch 3, turn, Rnd 3: Make 2 trin same place as ch-3 holding back the last loop of each tr on hook; thread over and draw through all loops.on hook, ch 2, skip 2 de, *3-tr-cluster in next de, ch 2, skip 2 de. Repeat from * around, join, Ch 3, turn. Rnds 4-5: Same as mds 2-3, Rnds 6-7: Same as rnds 1-2, omit- ting ch 3 at end of rd 7. Break off. Cap Sleeves Row 1: With right side of Dress toward you, attach thread to the last de preceding chain of underarm, *skip 1 dc of sleeve, make de, ch 3 and de in next dc. Repeat from * across sleeve. Join last dc to 2nd ch of ch-13. Sl st in each of next 2 ch, turn. Row 2: *De, ch 3. and de in center of next ch-3. Repeat from * across. Join to 2nd ch of ch-13. SI st in each of next 2 ch, turn. Row 3: Dc in next de, *3 de in next ch-3, skip 1 dc, de in next de. Repeat from * across, join. SI st in each of next 2 sts, turn. Row 4: De in each de across. Join and break off, Finishing Work a row of sc closely together all around neck edge and center back opening with 3 sc in each cor- aaeaKe making 5 ch-5 button loops at equal distances apart on right side of back. Sew on buttons to cor- respond with button loops. Weave 16" piece of ribbon through row 3 at neck edge leaving 4° ends extended. Turn ends under and sew in place. Cut 7" piece rib- bon and fold in bow. Sew to center front over ribbon, sew appliqué over bow,BONNET Headband Starting at short end, ch 22 to mea- sure about 2 Row 1: De in 6th ch from hook, de in each ch across (15 de}. Ch 3 (to count as de}, turn. Row 2: Dc in each of 14 de, ch 2, skip 2 ch, de in next ch. Ch 5, turn, Row 3: Do in each of 14 de, dein 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alter- y for 20° (68 rows). Fasten off. Sew the 2 short ends together (this is center back). Top Band Row 1: Attach thread at top to 3rd de-row before center back (solid edge is top edge), ch 3, de in bar of same de, 2 de under each of next 5 de-bars. Ch 3 (to. count as de), turn, Row 2; De in each of 10 de, dein top st of ch-3..Ch 3, turn, Repeat this row 7 more times. Row 10: Dec 1 de-by warking off 2 de as 1. de-de in each de across. Ch 3, turn. Repeat the 10th row 5 more times: (end with 6 do). Now inc 1 de at beginning of each row-by working 2 de in 1 de-until there are 12 de in row. Work 11 rows without increasing, Fasten off. Sew this end to center front of Headband, Make another similar Top Band at center of sides, but work 9 rows before decreasing and 9 rows after increasing (30 rows in all). Sew the centers of these 2 Bands together. Brim Raw 1: Counting from center back seam, skip 7 sps, attach thread to next de, se in de, hdc in next st (chains and dc are counted as sts), de in next st, de in each st around to within 8 sps from center back, hde in next st, sc in next st. Fasten off. Row 2: Attach thread to 6th st from beginning of last row, *ch 3, skip 2 de, 3-tr-cluster in next de. Repeat from * around to within last 9 sts (48 clusters), ch 4, skip 2 dc, sl st in next de. Fasten off, Row 3: Attach thread to tip of ard cluster on last row, se in cluster, hde in next st, dein each st around to within last 4 clusters, de in next cluster, hdc in next st, sc in next st. Fasten off, Row 4: Same as row 2 but make 2 ch’s between clusters. Rows 5-7: Repeat 3rd, 2nd and 3rd rows. Cut a piece of wire 3" longer than outer circumference of Brim; overlap 3” at the ends and fasten securely. Rnd 8: Attach thread at center back and, working over the wire in order to conceal it, make sc in each st around, Join, Fasten off. Run ribbon through row of spaces on Headband and tie ends in bow at center back to fit head, G0 PINEAPPLE PARTY DRESS MATERIALS: Knit-Cro-Sheen® sizo 10 crochet cotton by J. & PB. Coats—1800 yds. Maize No. 12 small pearl buttons; 2% yds. yellow tibbon; matching sewing thread; sewing and embroidery needles: No. 12 steel hook or hook needed to obtain SNTINISHED SIZES: Size 2 fits 10 21" chest; size 3 fils 21°-23" chest. GAUGE: (Yoke) 2 shells and 2 sps = 1"; 4 rows of shells = 1", NOTE: Instructions are for size 2; changes for size 3 are in [ J. BODICE Front Make a chain to measure about 20” (14ch=1"). Row 1: In 5th ch from hook, make 2 de, ch 2 and 2 de (shell is made), *ch 2, skip 5 ch, make a shell in next ch, Repeat from * across until there are 22 shells (24 shells] in all. Cut off remain- i . Ch 3, turn: pell in.ch sp of shell (shell made), ch 2. Repeat from * across, Ch 3, turn. Repeat row 2 until 7 rows [10 rows] are made, omitting turning ch on last row, ‘To shape armholes: S$] st in next de, in the following ch and in sp (shell is decreased), ch 5, *shell over next shell, ch 2. Repeat from * across, ending with shell over next to. last shell (anather shell is decreased). Turn. Repeat this last row once more, then work straight in pattern until 15:rows {17 rows) in all are made, Next row: Work in pattern across 5 shells [6 shells]. Ch 3, turn. Work in pattern over this section only until 22 rows [26 rows] in all are made. Work 2 more rows in shell pattern over this section, shaping shoulders by decreasing 2 shells at both ends of armhole edges on each row—to dec 2 shells at beginning of row, sl st across 1 shell and up to center of next shell, ch 3, shell over next shell;—to dec 2 shells at end of row, work to within last 2 shells. Fasten off. Skip 8 shells for neck and work other shoulder to correspond. Right Back Make a chain to measure about 10’ long. Row 1: Work as for row 1 of Front until there are 11 shells [12 shells]. Cut off remaining ch. Ch 3, turn, Work straight in shell pattern, keep- ing center back edge straight and shap- ing armhole and shoulder as for Front. Left Back Work to correspond with Right Back. Sew shoulder and underarm seams (edge to edge). Beading Row 1: Attach thread in sp of first shell of Right Back at foundation chain, sc in same place, make 243 sc {261 sc] in all along bottom of all 3 sec- tions of Bodice and making ch 5 between sections, There are 25: and ch sts [271 sc and ch sts] in all, Ch 5, turn. Row 2: In first'sc, make dtr, ch 4 and 2dtr; “skip 8 sts, in next st make 2 dtr, ch 4 and 2 dtr. Repeat from * across. There are 29 ch-4 sps [31 ch-4 sps] in all, Ch 3, turn, SKIRT Row 1: *Shell in next ch-4 sp, ch 5. Repeal from * across, ending with ch 3, turn. There are 29 shells [31 shells} inall, Row 2: Make shell over each shell, having ch 6 between shells. Ch 3, turn, Hereafter “shell over shell” will be referred to as “s.0.3."" Row 3: *S.0.s., ch 7, in sp of next sheil make 2 de, ch 5 and 2 de; ch 7. Repeat from * across. Fasten off. UTTLEMISSORESSES §Place the 2 end shells over each other and sew in place, Work over them as if they were 1 shell, Hereafter work is done in rnds; Rnd 1: Attach thread in ch-5 sp of next shell, ch 4, 12 tr in same sp, ch 5, s.0.8., ch 5, *13 tr in ch-5 sp of next-shell, ch.5, s.0.s., ch 5, Repeal from * n with sl st to 4th ih 5 (to count as tr and ch 1), tr in next ch 1, trin next tr) 11 times; ch 4, s.0.s., ch 4, “tr in next tr (ch 1, tr in next tr) 12 times, ch 4, s., ch 4. Repeat from * around; join to 4th st of first ch-5 made, Rnd 3: SI st in first ch-1 sp, sc in same sp; *(ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 11 times; ch 4,s.0.s,, ch 4, sc in next ch-l sp. Repeat from * around, end- ing with last sc in first ch-3 loop. Rnd 4: *(Ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch 4, s h 4, sc in next ch- 3 loop. Repeat from * around, ending as for previous rnd. Rnd 5: *(Ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times; ch 4, in ch-2 sp of next shell make 2 de, ch 2, 2 de, ch 2 and 2 ch 4, se in next loop. Repeat from around, ending as before. sc in next loop) 8 next ch-2 sp make a times; ch 4, ch 2, shell in next ch-2 sp. ch 4, sc in next loop: Repeat from * around, ending as before, Rnd 7: *| 3, sc in next loop) 7 , ch 1, shell in next h 4, sc in next around, ending ch-2 sp, ch1 loop. Repeat from as bofore. sc in next loop) 6 (ch 2, 5.0.8.) twice: ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending as before. Rn *(Ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times; ch 4, s.o.s., (ch 4, s.o.s.) twice, ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Rnd 16: *(Ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 4, s.0.s., ch 5; in next shell make 2 de, ch 5 and 2 de; ch 5, s.0.5., ch4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, Rnd 11: *(Ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 4,5.0.5,, ch 4, 14 trin next shell, ch 4, s.0.s., ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around (2nd pineapple rnd started) 12; *(Ch 3, sc in next loop) twice; ch 4, s.0.s,, ch 4, tr in next tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 13 times; ch 4, 5.0.5. ch 4, sc: in next loop. Repeat from * around. 6 LITTLE MISS DRESSES Rnd 13: *Ch 3, s¢ in next loop, ch 4,s.0.3.,ch 4, sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 12 times: ch 4, 8.0.5., ch 4, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Rnd 14; *Ch 4, s.o.s., ch 4, sc in uext loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 11 times; ch 4 + sc in next loop. Repeat around, ending with ch 4, sl st in first sc of previous md. Rnd 15; SI st across to sp of shell, ch 3, dein same place, ch 2, 2 dein same place (first shell made), *ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times; ch 4, 5.0,s., ch 3, $.0.8, Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join to top of first ch-3 made. Rnd 16: Make first shell, “ch 4, se in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 9 times; ch 4, s.0.s., ch 1, shell in next ch-3 sp, ch1 around, J Rnd 17: Make a shell, then *ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 6 times, ch 4, s.0.s., (ch 3, 5.0.5.) twice. Repeat from * around. Join. Rnd 18: Shell, *ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 7 times, (ch 4, s.0.s.) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join. Rnd 19: Shell, *ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, se in next loop) 6 times; ch 4, s.o.s., ch 5, in next shell make 2 di h 6 and 2 de; ch 5, s.0.s. Repeat from * around. Join. Rnd 20: Shell, *ch 4, sc in next next laop) 5 times: .. ch 4, in ch-6 loop make 5 tr: ch 4, s.o.s. Repeat from * around (3rd pineapple md started). Join. Continue in established pattern around until only 1 loop remains on pineapples of 2nd pineapple md. Next rnd: Shell, “ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 4, s.0.5., ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next leop) 10 times; ch 4, s.0.s. Repeat from * around. Join. This completes 2nd pineapple r Continue working in this manner until 3 [4] pineapple rds have been completed, having 15 tr for pineap- ples of 3rd [3rd and 4th] pineapple mds. Next rnd: *Shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 10 times: ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join. ‘Now work pineapples individually as follows: First row: Shell, ch 4, s¢ in next loop, (ch 3, n next loop) 9 times; ch 4, 8.0.8, Ch 5, turn. Continue in this manner, having 1 ch-3 loop less on each row until 1 loop remains at top of pineapple. Ch 5, turn. Last rows! Make s.o.s., ch 4, sc in loop, ch 4, 5.0.8, Ch 5, turn, make - twice. Fasten off. \ tach thread to first shell of next pineapple and complete the paint in same manner. Continue thus until all points have been worked. Work 2 mds all around outer edges as follows: Rnd 1: Attach thread in ch-3 sp between shells (at base of points), sc. in same place, “shell over each tum- ing ch along both sides of point and in each of the 2 shells at tip of point, having ch-2 between shells: in next ch-3 between shells (at base of points), Repeat from * around. Join, Rnd 2: SI st to center of next shell, ch 5, *sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, in sp of next shell make de, picot and de-to make a picot, ch 4 and sc in 4th ch from hook; ch 2. Repeat from * across point, ending with ch 2, de in sp of last shell on this point, dein sp of first shell on next point, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, in sp of next shell make de, picot and de and con- tinue thus around, Join and fasten off. SLEEVES Rnd 1: Attach thread to first shell (at underarm), ch 4 and complete shell in same shell, ch 3, so in next ch sp, ch 3, shell in next shell, ch 3, scin next ch’sp, (ch 3, shell ia next turning ch. ch 3, sc in next turning ch 3, shell in next turning ch, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, shell in next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3. Join, There are 10 shells [12 shells] in rnd. Rnd 2: Sl st in next de and in sp, in same sp make do, ch 5 and 2 t: *ch 3, s.0.s., ch 3, in next shell make 2 de, ch Sand 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. Rnd 3: SI st in next de and in sp, ch4, 12 tr in same sp, and complete rd as for first md of Skirt, Continue working next 4 rds as for Skirt. Work each pineapple individually and then work 2 rnds of edging all around as for Skirt. Fasten off. Work around neck edge as for 2nd rnd of Edging along bottom of Skirt,Make se with ch’s between along back edge to even them up, working 5 ch-8 loops evenly spaced on Right Back edge for buttonholes: Sew but- tons to correspond. Cut two 20" lengths of ribbon. Pass 1 piece through shells of each arm- hole (at base of Sleeve) and tie i bow at top. Cuta 13" length of ribbon and pass through shells at neck edge. Sew ends in place. Pass romaining ribbon through Beading and tie in Back. 02 SHELL MESH DRESS MATERIALS: Knit-Cro-Sheen® size 10 crochet cotton by J. & P. Coats—1125 yds. White No. 1; 3 yds. pink 4" grosgrain ribbon; embroi- dery ae steel hook needed to obtain gauge for size. SIZES: Size 2. Finished measure- ment: 24" chest. Gauge: No. 12 hook, 10 sts and ch in bodice pattern = 1", 5 bodice pattern rows = 1"; 1 shell and 6 ch 4 shell rows = 1", Size 4. Finished measurement; 26" chest, Gauge: No. 10 hook, 17 sts and ch in bodice pattern - 2", ee shell and BODICE Row 1: Ch 36, sc in 9th ch from hook, ck skip 2 ch sts, 1 de in next, "ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in noxt, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next st, and repeat from *. Ch 8, turn. (This row is at sleeve edge.) Row 2: Dec in next de, *ch 5, dein de, and repeat from * to end of row with last de in 4th ch past last se. Ch 6, turn. Row 3: Sc in 3rd st.of ch-5, ch 3, de in de, ch 3, sc in 3rd st of next.ch- 5, ch 3, de in de, 1 de in each st of ch-5, de in de, ch 3, sc in 3rd st of ch-5, ch 3, de in de, ch 3, sc in 3rd st ofch-5, ch 3, skip 2 sts, de in next st, ch 8, turn. Row 4: Dein de, ch §, dein each of next 7 de, ch 5, dcin next de, ch 5, dein 3rd st of ch-6, ch 6, turn. Row : in Genter st of ch-5, ch 3, dein de, 1 de in each st of ch-5, de in. de, ch 3, sc in center de of 7-de group, ch 3, de in last de of same group, dc in each stofch-5, de in de, 3, skip 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sts, dc in next st. Ch 8, turn, Row 6: “Dein each of next 7:de,ch 5, and repeat from * ending with de in 3rd st of ch-6, ch 3, turn, Row 7: *Dc in-each st of ch-5, de in de, ch 3, sc in center de of 7-de group, ch 4, de in last de of se group, and repeat from * ending with de in each of next 6 sts, ch 3, turn. Row 8: Dein each of next 6 de, *ch 5, de in each of next 7-de, and repeat from * to end of row. Gh 6, turn. Row 9: "Sc in center de of 7-de group, ch 3, de in last de of same group, dc in each st of ch-5, de in dc, ch 3, and repeat from * ending with dc in last-de of row. Ch 8, turn. Row 10; Same as row 6, ending with ch 6, turn, Row 11: Sc in 3rd st of ch-5, ch 3, de inde, ch 3, dein center de of 7-de pin each st of Ci center de of de group, ch 3, de in last de of same group, ch 3, sc in 3rd st of ch- 3. skip 2 sts, de in next st. Gh 8, turn. Row 12: Same as row 4. This com- pletes one motif. Row 13: *Skip 2 sts, sc in next, ch 3, de in next de, ch 3, and repeat from * ending with de. Ch 8, tum. Row 14: Repeat row Rows 15-50: Repeat from begin- ning of 3rd row. This completes back section of Bodice. Break off, Make a similar piece for front. but not break off, ch 6, turn, and work Sides as follows: Row 1:1 sc in 3rd st of ch-5, ch 3, dein de, ch 3, 1 se in ard st of next ch, : de in next, Row 2: 1 de in next de, ch 5,1 de in 3rd st of ch-6, ch 6, turn Rows 3-8: Repeat rows 1 and 2 of Sides alternately, Break off. Work opposite end of same piece to correspond. Whip these short ends: of front Bodice to ends of back Bodice, thus shaping armholes at underarms. Shoulders Attach thread to. corner at right of front Bodice, and proceed toward center of Bodice as follows: Row 1; Ch 6, “sc in end of next row, ch 3, dein end of next raw, ch 3, and repeat from * 4 more times, sc in end of next row, ch 3, next row, ch 8, turn, Row 2: Dc in de, *ch 5, dein next de, and repeat from * to end of row. Rows 3-20: Repeat rows 1 and 2 alternately. Break off. Work other Shoulder to corre- spond. Whip ends of these two pinces in place on back Bodice. Beading For Ribbon Rnd 4: Attach thread to lower edge of Bodice at back, ch 3 and work 2 de in every sp so that a row of de is made closely together, all around bodice. Join with sl st to first ch-3 made. Rnd 2: Ch 4, 1 dtr in next d 2, skip 2 de, 1 dtr in each of next de, and repeat from * around. Join with sl st to 4th ch of first ch-4 made, Rod 3: Ch 3, 1 dein each dtr, and 2 de under ch-2 all around. Join. Do not break off. SKIRT Entire Skirt is made in shell st and mesh. Work as follow: Rnd 1: Ch 3,2 dein same st from which ch-3-started, ch 2, 3 de in ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in next, ch 3. 3 dé; *3.dein next st, ch 2,3 aa in earn st (this forms a shell), ch 3, skip 3-de, sc in next, ch 3, skip 3 de, and repeat from * around. Do not join rnds but keep on working around, Rnd 2: “Shell in next shell, ch 5, and repeat from * around. Rnd 3: *Shell in next'shell, ch 3, sc in 3rd st of ch-5 3, and repeat frora * aroun: Rnds 4-1 allernately, Rnd 18: *Shell in next shell, ch 7, and repeat from * around. Rod 19: *Shell in next shell, ch 4, sc in 4th st of ch-7, ch 4, and repeat from * around. Rnds 20-33: Repeat mds 18 and 19 alternately, Adda few more rds if longer skirl is desired. Last rnd: *Shell in next shell, ch 6, sc in sc of previous rnd, ch 6, and repeat from * around. Join with sl st in first de of next shell, Break off, Repeat rds 2 and 3 NECK FINISHING Rnd 1: Attach thread to upper edge. of Bodice.at back, ch 3 and work 2 de in every sp all around neck opening with 1 sp skipped at each corner. Join with sl st to ard ch of first ch-3 made, LITTLEMISS ORESSES 7Rnds 2-3: Same as rnds 2-3 of Beading For Ribbon on Bodice. Rnd 4: *Ch 3, skip 3 de, 5 de with ach-3 picot—ch 4, sl st in ard ch from hook—between each dc in next st, ch 3, skip 3 de, sc in next, and from * around. Join and break ARMHOLE FINISHING Row 1: Attach thread in last worked st on Bodice at bottom of armhole and work row 1 of Shoul- ders. Row 2: Same as row 2 of Shoul- ders. Rows 3-4: Same as rows 1-2 of Shoulders. Rnd 5: Ch 3, de in every de and every ch st all around. Join with sl st to first ch-3 made. Rnds 6-7; Same as rnds 2-3 of Ree Far Ribbon on Bodice. Rnd ame as md 4 of Neck Fin- ishing. Sew ends of rows 1-4 to Bodice. Pass ribbon through beadings and make bows as desired. JO TRAVELING LIGHT MATERIALS: Knit-Cro-Sheen® size 10 crochet cotton by J, & P. Coats—900 yds. Mint Green No. 28; 8 matching }" buttons; 2" appliqué; sewing thread and needle; No. 2 steel hook or hook needed to obtain gau FINISHED SIZES: Size 2 fits 1 21" chest; size 3 21°-23" chest. Hat fits average head size. GAUGE: 7 sis = 1"; 5 pattern rows =f NOTE: Instructions are for size 2; changes for size 3 are in [ ]. DRESS Starting at bottom of Skirt, make a chain to measure about 40" (7 ch = 1"), Row in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across until there are 253, sc [267 sc] made. Cut off remaining ch. Ch3, turn. Row 2: Skip first st, *(insort hook in next st and pull loop through) twice; (thread over and draw through 2 loops) twii h 1. Repeat from * & LITTLE MISS DRESSES: before first single thread, sc in space following ingle thread, *sc in space before next single thread, sc in sp fol- lowing single thread. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately for pattern until piece measures 8” [B}4"], ending with row 2 of pattern. Next row: Dec across as follows: Sc in base of ch 1, *(skip 1 sp, se in next sp) 3 times, sc in next sp; repeat from * across, Ch 1, turn. There are 145 sc [153-sc] on row. Now work back and forth in rows of sc for 4” for Waistband. Next row: With wrong side facing, work as for now 2 of pattern. Continue working in pattern until iece measures 1/4" from top of Waist- nd, ending with sc row. Next raw: Work in pattern across next 29 [31] sts. Ch 1, turn. Work over this set of sts only for Right Back for 14” [14°], ending with row 2 of pattern. Next raw: Work across to within Jast 12 sts, ch 3, turn. Work over the remaining 17 [19] sts for 344" [34"], Fasten off, Skip the next 13 sts on the last com- plete row, attach thread and work across the next 61 [65] sts. Ch 1, tum, Work over this set of sts only for Front for 14” [1/"], ending with row 3 of pattern. Next row: Work across 17 [19] sts. Ch1, tum. Work over this set of sts only for shoulder for 314" 316"). Fasten off. Skip next 27 sts on Front and work over remaining sts for other shoulder to correspond. Skip next 13 sts on last complete row, attach thread and work over the remaining sts for Left Back to corre- spond with Right Back. Bodice Ruffle (make 2) Chain 81 [87] sts to measure 114" Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch fram hook, in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2; 2 dc in each sc across, Ch 3, turn. Rows 3-4: Dc in each de across, Ch 3, turn. Atend of raw 4, ch 4, turn, Row 5: "Skip 1 de, sc in next de, ch 4; repeat from * across, ending with ch 5, turn. Rows 6-7: Sc in first loop, *ch 4, sc in next loop: repeat from * across. Ch 5, turn. Do not ch 5 at end of 7th row, Fasten off. Skirt Ruffle Row 1: Attach thread in first ch at right side of starting ch at bottom of Skirt, se in each ch across. Ch 3, tum. Rows 2-7: Repeat rows 2-7. of Bodice Ruffle. Sew shoulder seams. Neck & Back Trim Row 1; Attach thread at row 4 of ‘Skirt Ruffle on right side of back and work a row of so (making 2 sc in each pattern row and 1 sc in each sc row) across to neck, along neck edge working in sps as for pattern, then along left back to correspond. Ch 1, turn. Place a pin on this se row on Right Back 4" down from neck edge, place another pin at center of Waistband and a pin halfway between these 2 pins. Place another pin 234" up from lower edge of Skirt Ruffle and 4 pins evenly between this last pin and the one in the Waistband. Row 2: Sc in each sc [increasing at the outside corners of neck and decreasing at the inside corners of neck as necessary to keep work flat) across to first pin, ch 3, skip 3 sc for buttonhole, sc in each sc across to next pin. Continue making a button- hole in this manner at each pin. Fin- ish row with sc. Fasten off. Finishing Sew Bodice Ruffles halfway between neck and armhole edges with centers of Ruffles at shoulder seams and ends of Ruffles at Waist- band. Sew on buttons. Sew appliqué to Front. HAT. Make a chain to measure about 17" (7 chsts= 1” Row 1: n 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across until there are 108 sc on row. Cut off remaining chain, Ch 1, turn, Work 3 more rows of sc tightly. Ch 3, turn. Next row: Work as for 2nd row of Dress. Following row: Work as for ard row of Dress, increasing one st in every 6th sp across—to inc one st, make 2 se in 1 sp, Repeat the last 2 rows once more. Next row: Work as for 2nd row of Dress. Following row: (Insert hook innext sp and draw loop through) twice, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (one st decreased); dec 1 more st in'same way, work sc in each sp across to within last 4’sps, dec 2 sts as before. Ch 3, turn. Continue working in pattern, decreasing 2 sts at both ends of each sc raw until piece measures 444" in all, ending with s¢ row, Cl To Make Rufile: Work 2 se across. Gh 3, turn, Next row: De in each de across. Ch 4, turn. Now work as for 5th, Gth and 7th rows of Bodice Rufile. Sew straight edges together at back of Hat. Work a row of s¢ along shaped edge at back of Hat. 02 TWINKLETOES MATERIALS: South Maid® size 10 crochet cotton by Coats & Clark, Inc.—1575 yds. Peach No. 483, 150 yds, White No. 1; 2 small pearl but- tons; embroidery needle; No. 9 steal hook or haok needed to abtain gauge. FINISHED SIZES: Size 2 fits 20"- 22" chest; size 4 fits 23"-25" chest. GAUGE: 9 sts = 1"; 3 de and 3 sc rows = 1" NOTE: Instructions are for size 2: changes for size 4 are in []. SKIRT Work begins at waist. First Ruffle: W. H [240] (make foundation chains loose- ly to prevent pulling), join with s! st to form ring. Do not turn, but contin- ue ina spiral. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (tocount as.1 de}, 1. de in each st of ch (216 dc) [240 de}. Join with sl st in first ch-3. Rnd 2: *Ch 5, skip 2 de, 1 se in next, repeat from * around (80 loops). Join with sl st in first st of first ch-5. Rnd 3: SI st to center of first loop of previous rnd, *ch 5, sc in next Joop, repeat from * around. Join with sl st. Repeat rnd 3 until there are 7 mds of loops. Break off peach. Join white and finish with 1 md of picots b; working as follows: *Ch 5, 1sc in 4t ch from hook, ch 1, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * around. Join with sl st. Break and fasten thread. Second Ruffle: With peach, ch 225 [250], join with sl st to form ring, Do not turn. Rnd 1; Ch 3, 1 dein each st of ch {225 de) (250 de}. Join with sl st. Rnd 2: Ch 3, 1 de in each de. Join with sl st. Work 2 more rnds-of de. Next rnd: Work de’s making 8 increases. at equal intervals (to increase, work 2 de in one st). Join with sl st. Next rnd: Same as md 2. Work 7 mds of ch-loops same-as for first ruffle, and finish with a md of picots in white, Break and fasten thread. Make 5 more ruffles same:as sec- ond ruffle, but with 9 more stitches in the starting chain of each new ruffle, so that cach new ruffle is 9 stitches larger than the one above (add ruffles for additional length, if desired). Join ruffles in correct position hav- ing the smallest one {first) at the top and largest at bottom. To join, starting with bottom ruffle, sew the chain edge to the last de row of previous ruffle. The chain edge of the first ruf- fle will remain free, BODICE Back Attach peach to joining of founda- tion ch of first ruffle and, with right side of work towards you, work along, other side of ch as follows: Row 1: *Ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next, repeat from * until 36 [40] laps have been made (half of skirt top), turn. Row 2: SI st to center of first loop, sc in'same loop, “ch 2, s¢ in next loop, repeat from * to end. ch 3, tum (35 loops) (39 loops}. Row 3: 1 dc in each ch st and in each se, ch 1, turn (106 de) [118 de}. Row 4: 1 sc in each de, ch 3, turn. 1 Work a row of de, 1 row of row of de, 1 row of sc, 1 row of ch- loops and 1 row same as row 2. There will be 34 [38] ch-2 sps on last row. Armhole Shaping & Back Opening Row 1: SI st over first 3 sps, ch 3 (to count.as 1 dc), 1 dein each sc and in each ch st to middle of row (43 de) [49 de], ch 1, turn. Row 2; 1 sc in each de across to last 3 sts, ch 3, turn (40 sc) [46 sc]. Row 3: 1 de in each sc, ch 1, turn, Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately until work measures 3%" from under- arm, ending at center back edge with a row of de. Shape shoulder as follows: Row 1; Work se to within 6 sts from end, turn, Row 2: SI st over first 6 sts, ch 3, continue with de to end, turn, Raw 4: S| st over 16 sts and sc to within last 3 [6] sts, turn, Row 4: SI st over first 3 sts, and work 4 [7] de. Break and fasten thread. Make other side to correspond. peach in last sc'on row 1 of Back, work 36 [40] loops same as row 1 of Back across remaining founda- tion chain, ending with sl st in first ch on rew 1 of Back. Continue same as Back, omitting the center opening. When work measures 3" fram under- arm, last row being a se row and end- ing at armhole edge, start neck shap- ing (79 sts in row) [91 sts in row]. Row 4: Work 32 [38] de, ch 1, tam. Row 2: Skip 2 sts, 1 sc in each de across, ch 3, turn, Row 3: Dc across to within last st from neck. ch 1, turn. Repeat last 2 rows once, then shape shoulder same as for Back, continu- ing to shape neck as for the last 2 rows. Skip 15 sc, attach thread to next sc and work the other shoulder to correspond. Sew up side and shoulder seams. SLEEVES With peach, work about 34 ch-5 loops around armhole (1 loop to each de row and enough to keep work from pulling along underarm shap- ing). Work 18 more mds of loops. Caff *Ch 1, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * around. Then work 1 rd of de, 1 rnd of sc, 1 md of de and 1 rnd of sc. Break and fasten thread. ‘ Mate another Sleeve in other arm- ole. COLLAR ‘Attach peach at one corner of Back apening, and work 44 loops around neck. Work 8 more rows of loops and finish with picot edge In white. With peach, crochet two button- hole loops on right back yoke, 1 at top of opening and another at the middle, Sew buttons to correspond on other side. U4 LITTLEMISS DRESSES 9DRESS GLOVES MATERIALS: Knit-Cro-Sheon® size 10 crochet cotton by J. & P. Goats—120 yds. White No. 1; 24" of ¥° ribbon to match dress; large embroidery needle; steal hook stated for size or hook needed to obtain gauge for size, SIZES: Toddler's small. Finished measurement: 442" around open palm between thumb and fingers. Gauge: No. 10 steel hook, 11 mes! 2°, 11 rows = 2", Toddler's large. Finished measure- ment: 5° around open palm between thumb and fingers. Gauge: No. 9 steel hook, 5 mesh = 1", 5 rows = 1", RIGHT GLOVE Index Finger Rnd 4: Ch 2, 9 sc in 2nd ch from ith sl st in first se (9 se). Rnd 2:Ch 3, de in each st around, join with s! st in top of ch 3 (9 de). First 3 ch countas first de. NOTE: When working into de, insert hook into center of st under top 3 strands (see ill,). Rnd 3: Ch 4, (de in next st, ch 1) around, join with sl stin 3rd ch ofch 4. Rnds 4-9: Or to desired length; ch 4, (dc in next de, ch 1, skip next ch) around, join as before. At end of last tnd, fasten off, Middle Finger Rnds 1-9: Repeat rnds 1-9 of Index Finger, do not fasten off. Rnd 10: Repeat md 4 of Index Finger; to join fingers, hold Index Finger in front of Middle Finger with right sides tog; working in last rnd on each finger, al st in Sth de on Index Finger, sl st in 2nd de on Middle Finger, Fasten off, Ring Finger Rnds 1-9: Repeat rnds 1-9 of Index Finger, do not fasten off. Rnd 10: Repeat md 4 of Index Fin- ger; sl st in 6th de on Middle Finger, sl st in 2nd de on Ring Finger. Fasten off, 10 LITTLE MISS DRESSES: Little Finger Rad 1:Ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st in first se (8 8c) Rnds 2-7; Repeat rnds 2-7 of Index Finger (8 de}. At end of last rnd, do not fasten off. Rnd 8: Repeat md 4 of Index Fin- + sl stin 5th dc on Ring Finger, sl ind de on Little Finger. Fasten st in off, Palm Rnd 1: Join with sl st in 5th unworked de on Index Finger, ch 4, de in next de; for mesh, ch 1, skip next ch, de in next st or ch; mesh; “skipping sts used in joining. ch 1, de in first unworked de on next fin- ger, mesh 2 more times*; repeat between first * 2 more times, mesh in each de around to next joining: repeat between first * 3 more times, mesh, ch 1, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4 (26 mesh). First ch 4 counts Ch 4, de in next de, mesh around, join as before. At end of last rnd, turn. Row 5: Working in rows, ch 4, de in next de, mesh 20 times leaving last 5 mesh unworked for thumb opening, turn (21 de). Row 6: Ch 4, de in next de, mesh across, do not turn, Rnd 7: Working in rnds. ch 12; skipping thumb opening, de in 3rd ch of ch 4, mesh 20 times, ch 1, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 12. Rnd 8: Working in ch and in sts, ch 4, skip next ch, de in next ch, mesh around, ch 1, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4 (26 mesh). Rnds 9-12: Gh 4, de in next de, mesh around, ch 1, join as be- fore. Rnd 13: For ruffle, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc) in first ch sp, 3 dein each ch s; around, join with sl st in top of ch 3 (78 de}, Rnd 14: Ch 4, de in next de, (ch 1, de) in each de around, ch 1, join with sl st in 3rd ch ofch 4. Rnd 15: Ch 4, dein next de, mosh around, ch 1, join as before. Rnd 16: Gh 3, de in each de and in each ch sp around, join with sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off, Thumb Rnd 1: Working around thumb opening. join with sl st in first unworked dc on md 4, ch 4, de in next de, (ch 1, dein next de) 2 times, “dc in next worked de; working in tops of sts at ends of rows, (ch 1, de) in each of next 2 rows, de in next worked de*; working on opposite side of ch on md 7, (ch 1, skip next ch, dein next ch) across: repeat between first *, join with sl stin 3rd ch of ch 4 (16 de). Rnd 2: Ch 3, de in next de, (mesh 2 times, skip next de) 2 times, mesh 4 times, skip next de, mesh 2 times, skip next dc, join with sl st in top of ch 3(12), Rnd 3: Ch 3, skip next de, de in next dc, mesh around to last de, skip last de, ch 1, join as before (10). Rnd 4: 5] st in next de, ch 4, dein next de, mesh around, ch 1, join with sl st in ard ch of ch 4 (9), Rnds 5-6: Ch 4, de in next de, mesh around, ch.1, join as before, Rad 7: Ch 3; skipping ch sps, dein each de around, join with sl st in top ofch 3. Rnd 8; Gh 1, sc in first st, (sc next 2sts tog) around (4 sc). Leaving end for weaving, fasten ‘off. With embroidery needle, weave end through each st around, pull tight. secure. LEFT GLOVE Index, Middle, Ring & Little Fingers Work same as Right Middle, Ring and Little Palm Rnds 1-4: Repeat mds 1-4 of Right Glove Palm, At end of last rnd, do not turn, Rows 5-6: Repeat rows 5-6 of Right Glove Palm. At end of last row, turn, Rnd 7: Working in mds; ch 4. de in next de, mesh around, ch 9, join with sl st in ard ch of ch 4. Do not turn. Rnds 8-16: Repeat mds 8-16 of Right Glove Palm. Thumb Work same as Right Glove Thumb. Cut ribbon in half, weave 1 piece through md 12 of each Glave Palm, tie in bow at back of hand, 09$5.95 87H10