Crocheting School A Complete CourseContents What You Need Holding the Hook and Yarn How to Follow Directions How to Begin Basic Stitches 1 Basic Stitches 2 Basic Stitches 3 Starting in Rounds Working in Rounds Working in Squares Increasing Decreasing Afghan (Tunisian) Stitch Variations of the Afghan (Tunisian) Stitch Net stitch Increasing in Net Stitch Variations of Net Stitch Geometric Shapes Edgings Lace Border Made to Desired Length Borders Worked in Rows Hairpin Lace How to Work Corners in Filet Crochet Variations for Working Filet Crochet Corners Working in Rounds Beyond Center Ring Hairpin Lace Designs: Joining Strips and Embroidery Hairpin Lace Designs: Lacy Trims and Joining Lace Patterns: Clover Motif Belgian Lace Increasing in Afghan (Tunisian) Stitch Edgings Worked on Fabric Irish Lace Motifs: Three-Layered Flower Irish Lace Motifs: Lancelot Leaf ‘Two-Color Jacquard Pattern in Single Crochet Shestal 29 at 32 33 35 37 39 41 43 47 49 51 52 55 57 59 61 62 63 ‘Two-Color Jacquard Pattern in Double Crochet Broomstick Lace Woven Pattern on Net Stitch Irish Lace Motifs: Star Flower Working Squares in Rounds Fur Stiteh Buttonholes Wrapped Stitches Joining Squares Irish Lace Motifs: Eight-Petal Flower Braided Stitch Cords Seams Rickrack Trim Crocheted Inserts Sunburst Pattern in Two Colors Pattern Made with Loom Circular Patterns Three-Dimensional Stitches Geometric Shapes in Two Colors Embroidering Over Crochet Loops and Buttons Working with Beads Borders Trims Made with Crocheted Ribbon Ribbon Border Background Patterns for Irish Lace Lacy Square Dainty Edgings Crocheted Trimming Raised Stitches 1 Tricolor Raised Stitch Pattern Flower Motif to Appliqué Circles Transformed into Squares Circular Insert Rounded Borders Interlocking Rings Patchwork from Scraps Index 65 67 69 71 73 75 77 79 81 83 85 87 89 a1 93 95 97 101 103 105 107 109 i 113 115 17 119 121 123 125 127 129 131 133 135 137 139Tools A erochet hook is the asic tool. It is simply a rod with a hook on the end: 1 Small (steel): For work- ing with fine yarns and cotton threads. Numbers range from 14 (smallest) t0 00. Medium and Large (aluminum, plastic, or wood): For working thicker yarns. Sizes range alphabetically from B (2.25mm) to P (16mm). Afghan (Tunisian) Hooks: These are longer than nor mal crochet hooks to accommodate the many stitches of afghan crochet ing, Sizes are the same as for aluminum crochet hooks. Hairpin Lace Tool: This is a U-shaped tool (like a glant hairpin) used for making special lace strips. Other useful tools inchide: yarn needles for seams and finishing, rustproot safety pins ior markers in your work, and bobbins for multicolored (jacquard) work. Yarns Linen, cotton, wool, silk. raffia, ribbon, strips of fabric or leather, string. or even thread can all be used for crocheting cloth: ing or home furnishings. For many yarns. the recommended hook size is indicated on the label. In general, the thicker the yarn, the larger the hook. ‘size needed. Thin or firmly twisted yarns are easier to work with, and show the pattern stitches better than novelty yarns that are fuzzy or looped (boucte) What You Need Fine Cotton Mohair Yarn Medium Cotton Heavy CottonHolding the Hook and Yarn How to hold a crochet hook Hold the crochet hook in your right hand, as if t were a pencil, and the yarn held in your left hand. If you are left-handed. hold the hook in your left hand and the yarn in your right, Your work will simply be the mirror image of what is shown. Ve How to hold an afghan hook Grasp the afghan hook in your right (or left) hand as if you were holding a paring knife, Hold the yarn in the other hand. You can also grasp a crochet hook this way, if you prefer. ™~ 2D t / Pp How to hold the yarn Wrap the yarn around your little fin- ger as shown. Pass it over your ring ‘and middle finger, then behind and over your index finger, How to hold the hairpin Grasp the hairpin with the thumb and index finger of your left hand, Hold the crochet hook in your right hand as if it were a pencil Sample Piece Before starting any project, always work a sample piece first to be sure you are working the stitches to the correct gauge or size. Make a gauge sample about 4 inches by 4 inches (10 em x 10 cm), working in the desired stitch, With a tape measure, measure how many stitches across and how many rows you have per inch. If you have fewer stitches or rows than desired, use a smaller hook. If you have (oo many stitch- €s or rows, use a larger hook. Shestal 2 inches (5 cm) of single crochet vlelds 10 stiiches and 10 rows (5 sc and 5 rows =1"), 2 inches (6 em) of double crochet utelds 10 stitches and 4 rows (5 de andl 2 rows =1")How to Follow Directions Abbreviations and Terms Easy or Difficult? beg = beginning tr = treble On many printed directions, Bre block tr tr= treble treble you may find an indication of chain yo = yarn over the difficulty of that particular em = centimeter project, de = double crochet * to * = Repeat instructions from decrease first asterisk to second asterisk as double treble many times as indicated. * easy half double crochet (0 = Explanation of directions or increase series of steps between parenthe- loopls) ses to be worked as indicated te repeat mark the stitch/row = Attach rd = round safety pin to work where indicat- se = single crochet ed. tek = difficult multiple = Number of stitches needed to work one repeat of pat- tern. seek = very difficult work even = Work without increasing or decreasing. Common Symbols Used for Diagram Directions direction of work {} = Saouble crochet ctuster © =chain GD = aoudie crochet cluster = “stip stitch = Soule crocnet popcorn 4 yeginning of work vy = 5 double crochet shell & = end of work x = 2 crossed double crochet X = single crochet x = 2 crossed double crochet with chain x gle crochet in relief A decrease in double crochet x = reverse single crochet A = 2 stitch decrease in double crochet J =half double crochet A = 4 stitch decrease in double crochet J = double crochet WY =picot f= tebe FY = S-chain arch ; = double treble @\ = 3-chain arch f= tebe rebte [= Joining bar Ff =poet daunie‘erocheteround font i = post double crochet around back PhestalHow to Begin Simple Chain (ch) Holding the yarn end in your left hand, form a loop as shown. With your right hand. insert the hook through the loop and catch the yarn with the hook. Draw the yarn on the hook through the loop and pull the yarn end with your left hand to Ughten the stiteh on the hook. Repeat the last two steps to make the desired number of chains, Shestal Holding the base of the first chain with your left fingers. catch the yarn again with the hook. Draw the yarn on the hook back through the previous chain to make a new chain.How to Begin Double Chain Afier you have completed Catch the yarn with the hook and 8 chains (as on previous page), draw it through both loops on the insert the hook into the first chain hook; 1 loop remains on the hook. you made and draw up a loop; there ‘are 2 loops on the hook. Insert the hook into the left edge strand of the double chain just made and draw up a loop: 2 loops remain on hook. Catch the yarn with the hook and draw it through both loops: 1 loop remains on the hook. Continue to repeat the last two steps for the desired number of double chains. 10 ShestalBasic Stitches 1 Single Crochet (sc) crochet, Skip the last chain made and insert the hook into the next. ‘When you have completed the desired number of stitches of your foundation chain, you are chain; hook the yarn and draw up a ready to work the first row of single loop. ‘There are 2 loops on the hook. Draw the yarn through both Repeat these steps to draw up a Catch the yarn over the hook loops on the hook. A single loop and make a single crochet again. crochet is completed and 1 loop (sc) in each remaining chain of the remains on the hook. foundation chain, Make 1 chain stitch and turn work. Work a single crochet in each To fasten off on last row on single crochet of previous row, work, cut yarn and draw yarn inserting hook under the 2 top end through last loop. Tighten to threads of each se to draw up yarn keep yarn from unraveling. Sample loop for new stitch. At end of row, shows single crochet stitch chain 1; turn, a ShestalBasic Stitches 1 Single Crochet Rib Stitch First Variation ‘This variation of the basic single crochet stitch forms a ribbed pattern. After the first row, work the Single crochet stitches by Inserting the hook under only the front strand at the top of each sc (of previous row) to draw up yarn loop for new stiteh. Complete each se as you go in the usual way with a yarn over hook and draw through both loops ‘on hook. The result is a softer cro- chet piece with slightly taller rows. Horizontal lines will show on each side, Second Variation You can also form a ribbed pa tern by working single croche stitches, after the first row, by inserting the hook under only the back top strand of each sc (of the previous row) to draw up a loop. Yarn aver (yo) and complete each stitch as belore. This pa tern tends to ripple more than previous variation, giving a more pronounced ribbing, eT Third Variation Another variation alternates the two previous methods, working a row in the front strand, then the next row in the back strand of the sc row below. This method also pro. duces a softer piece. This sample of the third method shows the reverse side.Basic Stitches 2 Slip Stitch (si st) lnsert the hook under both strands ofp This is sample of slp stitch. The the stitch below, yarn over hook to stitches are tightly packed and firm. draw up a loop, and, in one continuous motion, draw it on through the loop on the hook. Variation (worked in rib) Work sp sttches by inserting Jp Continuing working n tis man- ‘This is a sample of this varia the hook under only the back ner for as many rows as desired. tion: a fabric stitch which leop of the stitch on the previous resembles knitted stockinette stitch. “oe to draw up loop and bring it on ‘nrough the loop on the hook. Slip stitch can also be used to reinforce a plece or pro- fj vide a firm edge (with some slight elasticity) so that it will not stretch out of shape f} This sample shows a cro- cheted piece with a con- trasting slip stitch border. Shestal 13Basic Stitches 2 Half Double Crochet (hdc) Work on a foundation chain or row of single cro- chet. Chain 2 and turn work. Wrap yarn over hook, then insert hook (under both top strands) in next stitch; hook yarn and draw up a loop ‘Yarn over hook again and raw through all 3 loops ‘on hook tn one continuous motion to complete the half double crochet. Continue across row in this manner. (3 loops on hook). ‘This ts a sample piece worked in rows of half double crochet. This stitch is less dense than single crochet. First Variation (worked in Second Variation (worked in front strand) Work half double crochet stiteh by inserting Work half double crochet stitch by inserting the hook into the front strand (loop) only of —_the hook into the back strand (loop) only of the stitch below. You will make horizontal the stitch below. The piece should look like ridges across rows as shown, the sample above, Shestal 14Basic Stitches 3 Double Crochet (dc) Te oa ss aon a2 a hay ee) Ne we ee Work on a foundation chain or a row of single crochet. Chain 3, turn, work. Wrap yarn over hook and insert hook (under both top strands) in next suiteh; hook yarn and draw up a loop (8 loops on hook). ‘Yarn over hook and draw through first 2 Joops on hook (2 loops remain on hook). Yarn over again and draw through the 2 remaining Toops on hook to complete the double crochet stitch (1 Joop remains on hook}. Continue across row in this manner. As before, you can vary the look of the stitch Another variation is to insert the hook into the by inserting the hook uncer only the front or space between 2 double crochet stitehes of the only the back loop of the stitch below rather previous row to work a new row of double cro- than under both loops (strands). The sample chet. It produces a more open look and above shows the double crochet stitehes appears the same on both sides. worked under both loops. as it is mast com monly work Phestal 15Basic Stitches 3 ‘Treble (tr) if Work on a foundation chain or row. Chain Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops on 4, turn work. Yarn over twice, insert hook hook (3 loops remain on hook). into next stitch, yarn over, and draw up a loop, (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and draw through next 2 loops Yarn over and draw through next 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook} ‘on hook to complete treble (1 loop remains ‘on hook). How to Turn Work In order to crochet back and forth in rows. it is nec essary to add extra chains (called turning chains) before turning the work. This allows the hook to rise to the proper height to begin the next row and keeps the edges from pulling in, The turning chain for the taller stitches forms the first stiteh of the next row. The number of chains to work varies with the stitch being used. Single Crochet = 1 chain Half Double Crochet = 2 chains Double Crochet = 3 chains ‘Treble = 4 chains Double Treble = 5 chains Treble Treble = 6 chains The sample is worked in treble, Work double treble (dir) with yarn over three limes and treble treble (tr tr) with yarn éver four times: work off loops two by two. 16Starting in Rounds How to Work the Center Ring (First Method) Many projects, such as berets, doilies, and floral motifs, are worked around in circular rows, beginning with a center ring. You will increase the number of stitches on each row to keep the work flat or shaped as the project directions indicate. Begin with the desired number of chains. To join them to form a ing, insert the hook into the first chain worked. Yarn over and draw it through the loop on the hook (this is called joining with a slip stiteh). You have formed the foundation chain for the center ring Chain 1, then work a single cro- chet (se} by inserting the hook into the center hole of the ring to draw up a loop: complete sc as before (sc encloses the chain ring). Continue to work sc in this manner around the ring until you have the desired number of se (usually about ‘one and one half times the number of chains made for the center ring). Join the last se worked to the beginning chain (or to first sin- gle crochet if directions so indicate) with a slip stitch to complete the round (rnd) ‘This is how the center ring should look with 1 round of sin- gle crochet completed. 47 ShestalStarting in Rounds How to Work the Center Ring (Second Method) Holding the yarn end Insert the hook through with your thumb and the yarn loop from the index finger, wrap the ball of front and yarn over. yarn down around the back of your hand and up the palm as shown, Draw the loop forward to form the ring and work 1 chain stitch. Work a single crochet (se) by Complete the desired number of inserting hook into center of ring se and tighten the ring by to draw up a loop: complete se as pulling the yarn end. Join to the before. Continue to work se in this beginning se with a slip stiteh to manner around ring, enclosing ring complete center ring. within se stitches, 18 PhestalWorking in Rounds Working Around on a Foundation Ring of 6 Chains A Round in Half Double Crochet (1 rnd of hdc) Follow steps 1 and 2 of the first method (page 17) to make a foundation ring of 6 chains. Chain 2 (ch 2), then yarn over hook ng to work a half double erochet (hde). Work 11 more hde in ring. Join with slip stitch (sl st) to top chain of ch-2 at beginning to complete md. Note that 2 hde are worked for each ch of . the beginning chain does and insert hook into the ring. For not count as a stiteh, but for hdc, as here, it may. A Round in Treble (1 rnd of tr) Make a foundation ring as before. Chain 4 (ch 4}, then work 19 treble (tr) in ring, Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to top of ch-4 to complete rnd. Counting the ch-4 as the first stitch, note that there are 3 tr for each ¢h of the foundation ring, plus 2 more. Shestal A Round in Double Crochet Alternat with Chain [1 rnd of (de, A Round in Double Crochet (1 rnd of de) Make a foundation ring as before. Chain 3 {ch 3). then work 14 double crochet (de) by inserting hook into ring. Join with a slip stitch (sI st) to top chain of ch-3 at begin- ning to complete rnd. Counting the ch-3 as the first stitch, note that there are 2.5 de for each ch of the foundation chain; for de and all taller stitches, the beginning ch counts as a stitch. A Round ih Treble Make a foundation ring as before. Alternating Chain 4 (this counts as first de and ch 1), then work 1 double crochet and 1 chain (de, ch 1) 9 times. Join with a slip stiteh (s1 st) to the third chain of the ch-4 to complete rnd. Counting the ch-4 as the first pair, note that there are 10 pairs of de the with Chain [1 rnd of (tr, ch 1)] Make foundation ring as before. Chain 5 (counts as first tr and ch 1), then work | treble and 1 chain (tr ch 1) 11 times. Join with a slip Stitch (s1 st) to the fourth chain of 5 to complete rnd Counting the ch-5 as the first pair, note that there are 12 pairs of trand ch-1, 19A Square in Double Crochet (de) Follow steps 1 and 2 of the frst method (page 17) to make a founda- tion ring of 6 chains. Chain 3 (ch 3, counts as first stitch) by inserting hook into center of ring, work 2 double crochet (de), chain 3 for cor- her, "work 3 de, ch 3 * repeat instructions from frst * to second * twice more. Join with a slip stitch {alst to the top of the beginning ch B to complete row. Working in Squares How to Work the First Row Variation of Square in Double Crochet (de) Make a foundation ring as before. Chain 3 (ch-3 counts as first stitch), work 3 double crochet (de) in ring. chain 2 for corner. * work 4 de in fing, ch 2 *: repeat from * to * twice more. Join with sl st to top of ch-3 to complete row. A Filet Square in Double Crochet (dc) Make a foundation ring of 12 chains. Chain 3 (first stitch), work 3. double crochet (dc) in ring, chain 5 for corner, * work 4 de in ting, ch 5 srepeat from’ to * twice more, Join with sl st to top of ch-3 to complete Variation of Square in Double Crochet (dc) Make a foundation ring of 13 chains. Then chain 5 more, work a de into fourth chain (ch) of foundation ring, ch 3, rotate work, then inserting hook under de just made, work 2 de over it (original de is enclosed in base of these 2 new de). Shestal 20 + Make a dein same ch of foundation | ring as the enclosed de to complete the block of suitches. Then ch 2, skip next 2 ch of foundation ring, de in next ch of founda- tion ring, eh 3, rotate work. insert hook tunder de just made to work 2 de (enclosing de in new stitches)*. Repeat from * to * twice more. Join with a sl st to third ch of beginning ch-5 to complete row.Increasing Single Increases (inc) ‘To add a stitch within the work, simply work 1 Mark the position of the addition with a con- stitch as usual and then make another stiteh trasting colored yarn, as shown, or a safety pin in the same place (2 stitches worked in one stitch _to facilitate the placement of other increases. of the previous row). For inereasing on each tow, work the increase on the first stitch of the previous row’s addition. Continue in this manner so the increases appear in a regular pattern. The piece will form a point after several rows of increas- ing at the same place. Single Increase at Sepang of Single Increases at Beginning and of Row ee fet ee oo os. UF ee eey SF ge a Sieg. OES Meera Je Serer ey ES aes 5 Sate eet Work turning chain (see page 16) as usual. then for Work increase at beginning of work as before, then sc and hde, work 2 stitches in first stitch of previ- work across row (o last stitch, work 2 stitches in ous row. Note that for de and all taller stitches, last stitch. Both edges will slant outward. The more turning chain counts as first stitch, so for them Irequent the inereases at an edge, the more pro- work only 1 additional stitch in first stitch of previ- nounced the degree of the slant, ous row. The edge of piece will slant outward, SF hestal 21Increasing Multiple increases Multiple Increases at Beginning of Row ‘To add several stitches to a row (as for a sleeve). chain a number of stitches equal to the number of stitches (© be added at the end of the last row bejore increase row. Multiple Increases at End of Row D304 chains for tarning chain (2. In this ease. for half double crochet). Leaving turning chain stitches unworked, work a stiteh (hde shown) in each remaining chain stiteh that was added. Complete row in pattern. An easy method (not shown) is to attach Separate strand of match~ ing yarn and chain the desired number of stitch- es, then with main yarn continue working pattern across these acided chains. For a more professional method, work as follows: work to end of established row (hdc shown), then yarn over: insert hook under lower left strand of last stitch just completed and work another stitch (hde, in this case). Phestal Repeat this step, working a new stitch through the lower left strand of the previous stitch, until you have the desired number of added stitches. ‘This increase makes a softer edge than the one described above for the beginning of a row. By turning work around, you ean increase this way at either the end or the beginning of a row:Decreasing is used to lessen the sidth of a piece. You can decrease <1 the edges or within the work, Decreases can be single or mulliple. “hey are often worked at the edges “the piece. as at underarm seams = around neck edges. Used within a ieee, decreases ean provide special shaping, as darts do on sewn gar- nents, To decrease at the end of a row, skip the next-to-last stiteh, worl a stitch in the last stiteh, G Ifthe decreases are worked only at the beginning of rows, the piece will slant inward, Shestal Decreasing Single Decreases (First Method) J te.seerease at the beginning of a row. work as follows: Add chains for turning chain (2. in this case, for half double crochet). skip a stiteh for first decrease, work stiteh (hae shown) in next stitch, and work across row to last 2 stitches, To decrease in the middle of a row. skip a stitch and work the next one, Mark the beginning point of a decrease with yarn (as shown) or a safety pin to align other decreases accurately, If decreases are made at both edges and are worked at fre- quent intervals. the edges will slant inward at a more pronounced degree. 23Decreasing Decreasing Several Stitches Together ‘To decrease several stitches at the Slip stitch in next stitch and chain 3 (for beginning of the row. work a slip stiteh double crochet, in this case, or as need- In each stiteh to be decreased. ed for other stitches) for first stitch, then ‘work across row to end. To make decreases at end of row. sim- ply leave desired number of stitches unworked at end of row. Make turning ehain and turn work around to erochel next row back across remaining stitches, If decreases are to be made within a row (as for a neck- line), work across row to start of decrease section. Make a turning chain [or work as directed). turn. werk to complete one side of piece. Then skip the center stliches (o be decreased, attach yarn to the next stiteh, work as directed to complete second side to correspond to the first Shestal 24Decreases can be done by working 2 stitches together at the edges or ‘thin the plece. This makes a more ompaet work without the small penings that can show when a suteh iS skipped. Half Double Crochet (hde) To work a decrease in half dou- bie crochet. yarn over. then fasert hook in next stitch and draw a loop (3 loops on hook); yarn wer and draw up a loop in the fol- owing stiteh (5 loops on hook) Double Crochet (dc) To work a decrease in double crochet. yarn over and draw up 2 loop in the next stiteh (@ loops on hook): yarn over and draw through irst 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook}; yarn over and draw up a loop in the following stiteh (4 loops on hook); yarn over and draw through first 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook. Decreasing Single Decreases (Second Method) Single Crochet (sc) To work a decrease in single ero- chet, draw up a loop in the next stitch, then draw up another loop In the following stitch (3 loops on hook). 25 Yarn over and, in one motion, draw the loop through all 3 oops on the hook (1. s¢ is worked over 2 stitches for the clecrease}. Mark position of decreases made within work. Yarn over and, in one motion, draw the loop through all 5 loops on the hook, Mark position of decreases made within work, Yarn over and, in one motion, draw loop through all 3 loops on hook. Mark position of decreases made within work.Decreasing Single Decreases (Second Method) Treble (tr) To work a decrease in treble, yarn over twice, then draw up a loop in the next stitch (4 loops on hook): yarn over and draw through first 2 loops on hook: yarn over and draw through next 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook) Yarn over twice and draw up a loop in the following stiteh (5 loops on hook). Yarn over and draw through first 2 loops on hook: yarn over and draw through next 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and, in one motion, draw through all 3 loops on hook. 26Afghan (Tunisian) Stitch han (also called Tunisian) stitch orked on a long hook that holds stilches as you work across a Begin with desired number of chains, working rather loosely to make a foundation chain in the usual manner, Insert the hook into th ond chain from the }ook and draw up a loop. Leave the loop on the hook. (differs from regular crochet because you work a row in 6wo ss first you draw up a loop for hh stitch across the row, then you k each stitch off the hook a: k hack to the beginni 2 Continue to draw up a loop in each chain across, Yarn over and draw the loop thi leaving cach new loop on the hook. At the end of sitting on the hook. (Once worked, thi he first row, there should be as many loops as there drop from the hook.) e chains, the first loop loop will Yarn over and draw throu just m igh 2 loops (the new loop Repeat across this (return) row until only 1 loop Je and the next. loop sitting on the hook) remains on hook: this loop becomes the first vert cal stitch on the next row 27Afghan (Tunisian) Stitch ‘To start the next row, skip this first stiteh, then insert the hook right to left under the front vertical strand of ich on the row below and draw up a loop to on the hook, Continue in this manner to di the vertical strand of each sti the loops on the hook. .w up a loop through 1 across row, retaining | | Repeat steps 3 through 5 to complete the return row Work in afghan stitch to desired length. On last row: slip stitch in each vertical strand across row. Fasten ofl above shows the If (2) This sample shows the ght side, of afghan reverse, or wrong side 28Variations of the Afghan (Tunisian) Stitch Afg Stockinette Stitch ‘Make a foundation chain and work the first 2 rows as for afghan stitch (see pages 27-28), Row 3: Chain 1, * insert hook from front to back between the front and back vertical strands of the next stch and draw up a loop * Retaining loops on hook, repeat from * to * across row. Row 4: Work this return row as for regular alghan stitch (see steps 3 through 5. page 27). Repeat these 2 rows for pattern, This afghan knit suitch looks much like a Knitted stockinette stitch, but has a very firm texture, ‘The sample shows the reverse side of the work. Its firmness makes it well suited for cold and windy weather garments, Afghan Tweed Stitch Bow 5: Insert hook lel o ight : inthe next stitch and draw up Make a foundation chain with an uneven number of chains. Work the first 2 rows as for afghan Joop without twisting yarn. then insert stitch. Row 3: Skip first stitch as usual, * insert hook “ook right to left in following stitch from right to left through the next vertical strand and Md draw up loop *; repeat from * to draw up a loop, then insert hook from left to right across. Row 6: Work return row as through following vertical strand and draw up aloop _—USUal. Repeat these last 4 rows for pattern. Sample above shows the pat- without twisting the yarn *: repeat from * to * across, atte Row 4: Work this return row as usual, Phestal 29Variations of the Afghan (Tunisian) Stitch Afghan Stitch on the Bias Make foundation chain with an uneven number of stitches. Work first 2 rows as for afghan stitch. Row 3: Skip first stitch as usual, * then skip next stitch, insert hook through vertieal strand of next stitch and draw up loop: then draw up loop in skipped stiteh in ‘same manner *; repeat from * to * across. Row 4: Work return row as usual. Row 5: Working through vertical strands, draw up loop in next stitch, * skip next stitch, draw up loop in follow- ing stitch, then draw up loop in skipped stitch *; repeat across row to last stitch, draw up loop in last stitch. Row 6: Work return row as usual. Repeat last 4 rows ‘The right side of work shows diagonal line. Afghan Lace Make a foundation chain with a number of chains that is a multiple of 4, plus 1, Row 1: Draw up a loop in second and each remaining chain as usual. Row 2 (return row): Chain 3 in last Joop on hook, then yarn over and draw through first 5 loops on hook, * chain 4, yarn over, and draw through the next 5 loops on hook *; repeat from * to * across row, ending with a chain, Shevtal Row 8: + Draw up a loop In each chain (working in V chain on top of cluster of stitches and in each of 3 chains between clusters) repeat across row. You should have the same number as starting chain, Repeat Rows 2 and 8 for pattern stiteh. The sample shows how the lace pattern looks when It is completed. 30Net Stitch ‘The crocheted net stitch is the basis of several other pattern stitches. It becomes filet crochet when solid blocks of stitches are combined with the open spaces of the net stitch to form decorative patterns. It can form the background for Irish lace motifs and other lace patterns. Open Net Stitch Row 2: Skip first de, de in next de, * ch 2 de in next de *; repeat from * to * across, ending with de in 3rd ch. Ch 5; turn work, Make a foundation chain (ch) with a multiple of 3. Row 1: Ch 5. work a double crochet (de) in. eighth ch from hook, * ch 2. skip next 2 ch of foun: dation ch, de in next ch *; repeat from * to * across, Ch 5, turn work. (This turning ch-5 will count as first de and ch-2 on next row.) J Continuc to repeat Row 2 for pattern stitch This sample shows how the net stiteh looks. Alternating Block Net Stitch Make a foundation chain with a multiple of 6, plus 3. Row 1: Ch 5, de in 8th ch from hook, dc in each of next 3 ch (first block made}, * ch 2. skip ch of next Continy in rows, alternating blocks of 4 dc next 2 ch of foundation ch, work de in ¢: 4-ch (another block made) *: repeat from * to * (de in de, 2 de over ch-2, de in de) with across last 3 ch. then ch 2, skip 2 ch, de in last ch, pen spaces formed by ch-2 as shown above. Ch 3, turn, (Turning ch is first stiteh on next row.) 31Increasing in Net Stitch At the Beginning of an Open Net Row At end of row, work ch-5 and turn as usual. Increase row: Work de first de of last row (I open space added), complete row. To increase by several squares, make 3 extra ch at end of row for each extra open space to be added. For example, to. add 3 spaces. ch 5 (initial space). ch 6 more (spaces 2 and 3), Then de in sixth ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 ch, de in next ch, ch 2. skip 2.ch, de in first de of last row. At the Beginning of Alternating Block Row Atend of row, chain 5 and turn work. Increase row: De in fourth eh from hook, de in next eh, de in first de of last row (1 block added), complete row. To increase by several blocks, make 6 extra ch at end of row for each extra pair (block plus open space) added to first added block. At End of Open Net Row At end of row, work ch 2, then work double treble (dtr) in same place where last de was worked. C work, and work as usual, To inerease spaces, repeat (ch 2 and work dtr at c last dir made) until you have desired number Shestal At End of Alternating Block Row ; ‘At end of row, * yarn over, insert hook under sirand at base of iast de and draw up loop: yarn over and draw through first loop on hook, ten complete de as usual * Repeat from * to * twice more to complete block, Work turning chain and continue as normal for next row.Variations of Net Stitch Diamond Net Stitch Make a foundation chain with a number of chains that is a multiple Of 4, plus 2. Row 1: Se in second ch from hook. * ch 5, skip 3 ch of founda- tion, sc in next ch *: repeat from * to * across foundation chain. Ch 7, turn. Row 2: * Se in third ch fat center of) first ch-5 arch, ch 5 *: repeat from * to * across, ending with sc in third ch of last arch, then ch 2, work dtr in last stitch. Ch 6, turn. Row 3: Sc in third ch of first ch-5 arch, * ch 5, sc in third ch of next arch *; repeat from * to * across. Ch 7. turn, Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern. The photograph shows a sample of diamond net stitch. This stitch ‘works well for flat pieces as well as for pieces worked in rounds because it is loose and flexible. It can also be used for joining fabric to lace borders. Hexagonal Net Stitch Make chain that is a multiple of 5. Row 1: Row 3: Skip first ch-3 arch, * de over next Ch 8 (counts as first de and ch-5 arch, de ch-5 arch, ch 5 *: repeat from * to * across, in 13th ch from hook, * ch 5, skip 4 ch, de in ‘ending with de in the fifth ch of turning ch. Ch next ch *: repeat from * to * across. Ch 6, turn. 6, turn, Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern. Row 2: * Yarn over, insert hook into space Photograph shows a Sample of hexagonal net below next arch and work de (enclosing arch in stitch. It is often used as a background for Irish base of de), ch 5 *: repeat from * to * across, lace. ending with de over last arch, ch 8, tr in 3rd ch of turning chain. Ch 8, turn = 33 ShestalVariations of Net Stitch Lily Net Stitch Make a foundation chain that is a multiple of 12, Rew 1: Ch 5, Se'in eighth ch irom hook, ch 2. skip 2 loundation ch. de in next ch, * ch 5, skip 5 ch, de in next ch, ch 2, skip 2.ch, se in next ch, ch 2. Skip 2 ch, do in nest ch * repeat from * to * across, ending with ch 5. skip 5 ch, de in last ch. Ch 5, turn Row 2: Se over first ch:5 arch. “ch 2.de in next de, ch 5. de in next de, ch 2, se over next arch *: repeat from * to *, ending ch 2, de in next de, ch 5, de in third ch of turning ch, Repeat Row 2 for pattern Bridge Net Stitch Make foundation ch with multi- ple of 6. Row 1: Ch 5, se in fighth ch from hook. ch 3, skip 2 foundation eh, de in next ch, * ch 2. skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 hdc in next ch #7 repeat from * to * across. Ch 8, turn. Row 2: Skip first de at base of ch-8, * de in next dl, ch. *; repeat from * to * across, ending skip top 2 ch of turning ch de in next ch of turning eh, Ch 5, turn, Row 3: Sc over first ch-5 arch, *'ch 2, de in next de, ch 2, se over next arch *: repeat. from * to * across, ending ch 2, de in third ch of ch-8, Ch 8, turn. Repeat Rows 2 ‘and 3 for pattern This is a sample of completed lily net stiteh. Photograph shows. sample of bridge net stiteh. 34 ShestalGeometric Shapes Geometric shapes are the basis for many projects—from hats, jackets, and whimsical vests to afghans, pillows. placemats, and other practical household items. Increases (see page 21) are used to shape the pieces. Circle Chain 6 and join with sl st to form a ring (see page Variation of Circle 17). Work in rounds as follows: For this circle, do not join as before. but continue to Rad 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hde). work 11 hde in work around in a spiral. Mark first stitch of rnd with ring; join with sl st to top of ch-2 (12 hdc) a safety pin and move pin with each new rd. Ch 5 Rad 2: Ch 2, work hdc in first hde below. work 2 hde | | and join to form ring. in each remaining hdc: join as before (24 hd) Rnd 1: Work 9 se in ring. Rad 3: Ch 2, work 2 hde in next hde (ine made), * Rad 2: Continuing right around, work 2 sc in each hde in next hdc, 2 hde in next hde *: repeat from * to se (18 sc). * around (12 ine made). Continue to work around Rad 3: Work * se in next se, 2.se In next s¢ line making ine evenly spaced on each rnd, Make 6 to 12 made) *: repeat from * to * around (9 ine made). inc as needed to keep work flat. To keep edge of work Continue to work around. making 6 to 9 ine even rounded (not pointed), alternate position of ine and spaced around, keeping work flat (rippled work ind avoid working inc directly abov inc of previous rnd. cates too many ine), and alternating position of ine. a Triangle Start at lower point and work back and forth in rows. Square Gh 2, tum work, Work back and forth in rows. Ch 2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. Ch 1, turn, Row 1: Work 3 sc in second ch from hook. Ch 1, Row 2: Work 3 sc in se. Ch 1, turn. turn, , Row 3: Work 2 sc in first se (ine made), se in next se. Row 2: Sc in first se, 3 se in next se (2-se ine made). 2-se in last se (another ine). Ch 1. turn, se in last se (5 se in all), Ch 1, turn. Row 4: Sc in each sc.Ch 1, turn, Row 3: Sc in each of first 2 sc, 3 sc in next se (at Row 5: Inc in first se as before, se in each sc to last center), se in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn, se, inc in last se as before (2 ine made on row). Ch 1, Row 4: Sc in each sc to center se, work 3 se in cen turn. ter se, se in each sc to end. Ch 1, turn. Repeat Rows 4 and 5 until triangle is desired size. Repeat Row 4 until square is desired size. 35 ShestalGeometric Shapes Square Worked in Rounds Ch 3 and join with sl st to form a ring Rnd 1: Ch 1 (beginning ch does not count as a stitch), work (se, then ch 1) four times in ring, Join with si st to first sc Rnd 2: Ch 1, * sc in se, work (se, ch 1 and sc} over next ch-1 (corner made) *, repeat from * to * three more times. Join with sl st to first sc. Rad 3: Continue in this manner to work sc in cach se and work (sc, ch 1, se) over each corner ch-1. Join last se with sl st to first s1 st. (Joining will fall at cen- ter of one side of square.) Repeat Row 3 until square is desired size, Variation of Square Worked in Rounds Ch 6 and join with sI st to form ring Rad 1; Ch 3 (counts as first de), work 2 de in ring, ch 2, * work 3 de in ring, ch 2! repeat from * to * twice more. Join with sf st to top of ch-3. Rnd 2: Ch 3, de in next 2 de, work (de. ch 2, de) over next ch-2 (corner made), * de in next 3 de, work cor- ner as before *; repeat from * to * twice more. Join as before Rnd 3: Work de in each de and work (de, ch 2. de} over each corner ch-2, Join. Repeat Row 3 until square is desired size. Pentagon Ch 4 and join with sl st to form ring. Rad 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hde in ring, ch 2. * 2 hdc in ring, ch 2 *: repeat from * to * three more times, Join with sl st to top of first ch-2. Rnd 2: Ch 2. hde in hde, work (hdc, ch 2, hde) over next eh-2 (corner made), * hde in 2 hde, work corner as before *; repeat from * to * three more times, Join as before. Rnd 3: Work hde in each hde and work (hde. ch 2. hde) over each corner ch-2. Join. Repeat Row 3 until pentagon is desired size Hexagon ‘ Ch 4 and join with sl st to form ring, Rnd 1: Ch 1 (does not count as se), work 12 se in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hde}, work (hde, ch 2, hide) in next se (for corner), * hde in next se, work hde, ch 2, hde) on next sc (corner) *: repeat from * to * four more times. Join to top of ch-2. Rnd 3: Work hde in each hdc and work (hde. ch 2, hide) over each corner ch-2. Join. Repeat Rnd 3 until hexagon is desired size, 36Edgings or borders complete a work of crochet by refining the work and adding decoration. They can even be added to knitted or fabric pieces. ‘The edgings can be worked directly on a piece, or worked separately and attached when completed. Often the same yarn is used for the trim, but contrasting colors can also be used. Reverse Single Crochet Edging r When an edging is added direct ly to the piece, it is best to work a row of single crochet around the plece (0 stabilize the edges. Se in each stitch of the top and bottom rows and se along the side edges, making a stitch in row (as in this, case, with sc rows}, or as needed to keep side edges flat without pulling in or stretching. Work a row of sc at edge of piece with right side of work facing you. Join if a rnd, but do hot turn work. Reverse single crochet row: * Working from left to right, work as follows: draw up loop in next se to the right (2 loops on hook}. Yarn aver (yo) and draw loop through both loops on hook (reverse sc made) *; repeat from * (o * all around edge. Join. Photograph shows completed border. This edging gives a firm but very attractive finish. pepe ee“ Sererch its hd Picot Edging 2 es work row of se with a mutupte of 3, plus 1. doin and continue to work in rounds. if possible: or eui yarn and fasten off at end of first row and reat- tach yarn to start of first row without turning work. Picot Row: Ch 1, sc in first 2 se, * ch 4, sl st in first ch of ch-a (picot made) 37 ‘Then se in next 3 se *; repeat from * to * along first row, ending with se in last 2 seSegee nin ae Pah aa! Fea cing ArH, Cluster Edging [214i JL. Work a row of sa edge of piece. Cluster Row. Starting at begnsng of row Just com pled sen frst sc. *ide next, then {yarn over nd fnsert hook between ae just Made and previous alc to draw ap loa) Insert hook tnto hack loop only a top of ext se, yarn ever yo). and exw thigh All oops on hook in ane motion (completed ‘luster hes sideways, enclosing hide +; repeat from * along row of se. This border ts com= pact, yet soft, and is well sulted for elasste and Hlegant pieces, Twisted Edging #2 ji ils ‘At eg, work a 08 of swith a nitiple of 3. plus 1. Row 2: Stam nt begnaing of row fast completed, ch a infest se ch 9, Ship's. ac in next se "repeat from So * along rst row of se. Cat yarn ana fasten off Row ning a contrasting colored yarn ant starting san tthe bering of the laat rom: ch 2 and me previa row. ch, *remeve hook from ast ch and inser the hook tinder the next eh ofthe previons row: pik up the dropped chain of Contrasting color etn earful Not toindo any chains). twice (loops on hook Ch 4 repeat from * to * along previous row, ending with ch 3 ‘and be in last se. This edging works well for baby items. ‘Yarn over and draw through all $ loops on hook, skip nest 3 se, se in next *: repeat fram * to" ‘long previous row. This s a soft and! feminine edging, — ‘over and draw through first two loops on hook} twee [8 loops on hook) Phestal 38Lace Border Made to Desired Length Borders can be worked sideways (back and forth in rows) for the desired length. The foundation chain determines the width of the finished lae the number of rows worked determines the length of the lace border, Borders made this way are worked as a separate piece that is attached to the main piece upon completion, Festoons Ch 11 for foundation. De in fourth ch from hook, de in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, de in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch. work (de, ch 3 and de) in last eh, Ch 5, turn, Work (3 de. ch 1. 3 de) over eh-3 arch (called ch-3 loop in some directions), ch 2. skip de at base of arch, de in next de, eh 2, de in next 2 de, de in top of ch-3, Ch 3, turn, Skip first de, de in next 2 de, ch 2, dein next de, ch 2, work (de, eh 3, de) over in ch-1 arch. between 3-de groups, ch 2, work (dc, ch 1) seven times over turning ch-5, de over same ch-5, tr in first ch of foundation ch (at end of first row), Ch 2. turn. Shestal Se over ch-1 arch between first 2 de below. work (ch 3, se over next ch-1 between 2 dc} six more times, ch 2, work (3 de, ch 1, 3 de) over ch-3 arch between 2 de, ch 2, skip de at base of arch just worked, de in next de, eh 2, de in last 3 de [counting ch-3 as de}. Ch 3, turn.Lace Border Made to Desired Length Bw first de, de in next 2 de, ch 2, de in next de, ch 2, work (de, ch 3, de) over ch-1 arch between 3-de groups. Ch 5, turn, le, ch 1, 3 de) over ch-3 arch, ch 2 eh, de in next de, ch 2, de in last 17 Sein Bgl de. de in ne 2. de in next Repeat steps 4 through 7 for pattern until lace border is h 2, work (de, ch rch-L arch the desired ler off. This border can ct ch I) seven by sewn by hand backstitch. Sample imes over ch-5, dc over same ch-5, sc over ch-2 shows complete festor after the 3-de group (this ch-2 connects to previ ous festoon). Ch 2, turn, 40Borders Worked in Rows ‘These ribbed borders are often used to begin crocheted sweaters, They are elastic enough to use for waist- bands and wristbands, Border Worked in Post Double Crochet Make a foundation chain with an even number of stitches. ‘Work 1 row of de across foundation ch (see page 15). Ch 3, turn. Row 2: Skip first de (ch-3 counts as first dc}, then yarn over (yo) and insert hook front to back before next de and bring hook tip out just after this same de (dc lies across hook). Yo, draw up loop, and complete de as usual (base of de is wrapped around post of de below and front post de is made) Yo, reach behind work to insert hook back to front around post of next de, bringing hook tip back out behind work. Yo, draw loop through to back of work and complete de (back post de made). 5 Continue to work ross row, alternating front and back post de stitehes, ending row with a de in last de. Ch 3, turn. Repeat Row 2 for pattern, always working the vertical stitches so they are raised on the same side of work to make the rib pattern as shown. a al ShestalBorders Worked in Rows Border Worked in Post Single Crochet Chain an uneven number of eh Work 1 row of Lee Chl tan, Rew post Easy Ribbing in Single Crochet This ribbing is worked sideways. Chain number of stitches that will give desired height of ribbing border Work in single crochet rib stitch, second variation (page 12), working rows back and forth until piece is desired lengt Mock Ribbing with Post Stitches in uneven number of stitches. Row 1: Hde across, Ch 2 (do not count as hde), turn, Row 2: Hde in Airst hde, * yo twice, then insert hook from front fo back behind next hide in row below; draw up a loop, yo, and complete tr (front post tr made). Skip hde where tr hdc in next t to * across. Ch nade: repeat froin turn. Repeat ttern uniil rib 42This type of crocheting requires a special tool in addition to a erochet hook. The tool is called a hairpin because of its U shape. The hairpins come in different sizes to accommo- date different yarn weights. Hairpin Lace Remove the strip that holds together the prongs of the hair- pin. Knot the yarn around the left prong as shown with the knot at the ‘enter. Hold the ball of yarn in front of the right prong and return the Joining strip to the prongs. Tape yarn end to the strip to hold the first loop in place. Pass the yarn behind the pin and insert hook under front of knotted loop (on left); yo and draw up loop: yo and draw through for ch, then work one sc. Shestal Turn pin right to left: this will automatically wrap the yarn around the pin. Remove the hook and insert it under the front strand of the knot. Work another sc. 43 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the piece is the desired length. Work last se, Cut yarn and fasten off. For a long strip, when pin is filled, slide loops off prongs retaining only the last few loops to continue on. Slide complete strip off prongs. Now you are ready to complete the decoration on the rings (or loops) at the edge.Make a stip knot on the hook. Leaving ring Work other side to correspond. The sample strands twisted as they came off the pin, above uses contrasting yarn to highlight the insert the hook into the first ring along one decoration, Naturally. you ean use the same color edge, yo, and draw up loop (2 loops on hook). Yo yarn as for the rings if you prefer. and complete sc. Sc in each ring across edge. Fasten off. You can vary the edge to pro- duce a zigzag as follows: * Leaving rings twisted, work (sc in next ring, ch 1) twelve times, then ‘work 1 s¢ through all of the next 12 . drawing them together, ch 1 *; repeat from * to * along, one edge. Fasten off. Work other side to corre- spond so the 12 drawn-together rings are opposite the 12 that are worked individually. Strips of rings ean be joined along the edges to fori wider strips. Work a row of sc, following step 6 above, along a side of each strip. Then lay strips side by side to Join the unfinished edges together ‘with a slip stiteh as follows: * Make slip knot on hook. With yarn held behind work, insert hook through next ring of lower strip then through next ring on top strip, yo, and draw through loop on hook to complete st ‘st *: repeat from * to * to join strips for entire length. Fasten off. 1 fone sins goveet compact, but made a solt fabric. You can join a number of strips to make scarf or an afghan. Phestal 44How to Work Corners in Filet Crochet jet crochet is often used to make borders for tablecloths, napkins. or pillow covers where squared corners c needed, If the border is worked lengthwise © go all around the piece, the cor ers must be planned for from the irst row (inner edge of border) Measure the item to be edged and check your gauge (see page 7) to determine how many stitches you need at each edge, Comer with solid block: Work as for step 1 to first marked corner, de in corner ch, then ch 3, rotate work to work 2 de aver de Just completed, de in same corner ch. Continue to work around as before, making block at each corner marker. J Cane wh open squares: Make a chain long enough to fit the perimeter of the cloth. Mark the position for each corner. Work squares in open net stitch (see page 31) to first marked corner, work (de, ¢h 5. de) in same ch below (corner made), continue to work in open net silich, working a corner at each marker. Join to first square but do not turn work. On following rows, work corner block in top of corner eh-3 at each corner. See sample above, 45 To start new row, ch 5 for first open square, then work around, making an open square aver each square and at corners work (de, ch 5, de) in 3rd ch of ch-5 below. See sample above. BF Commer with double blocks Work as before to marked corner ch, wrk 5 de in this corner ch. At cor- hers on following rows, work 5 de in the third ch of the previous 5-de group. See sample above. ‘The filet border can also be worked back and forth in rows (side- ways) by working in sections, as described on the next page.How to Work Corners in Filet Crochet ‘Open-square corner worked sideways: )Make chain as long as desired width of border. Work back and forth until desired length of one side. On last row, * work to within 3 squares of end. * Ch 2 and work de until there are 2 loops left on Work double treble (dtr) in next de, leaving 3 loops on hook. Yo and draw through all loops to complete dir and de. * ch 5, turn hook. Yo three times, NOTE: We used contrasting col- ored thread for greater visibility, but normally just continue with original color. Work as follows: De in next de, ch 2, de in center of next loop (ip) along slanted edge (ip formed by dtr or ch-5). ch 5, rotate work, and de in same place as last de, ch 2, si st in next Ip along slant, ch 2, rotate work, and de in next Ip. Work a row as normal. Work next row and end it by repeating from * to * (of steps 6 and 7). Repeat last 2 rows until only 2 squares remain. Ch 5, turn work. 46 UO 2222 ee eee top edge. Ch 5, turn and ‘work open squares, ending ch 2, sl st in next Ip. ch 2, rotate piece to sl st in next Ip *; repeat from * to * until you have completed corner. Work as usual ( next. corner. Continue to work border to last cor ner. Work last corner, ending with a {let crochet seam (see page 88) to complete.Variations for Working Filet Crochet Corners Alternating open and block squares, work 10 alternating block net squares (see page 31) beginning with a block squ Work for desired length to corner having last row end with block square. * Ch 1, turn. Skip first de, si st in next 3 de, ch 3, work 2 de over next ch-2, de in next de *; com. plete row in pattern, Ch 3, turn. Work in pattern, nding with block square above open square (leaving last block square unworked), Repeat from * to * (of step 1). Continue in this man ner, beginning and ending rows as Other half of corner (shown here in contrasting color for visibili- ty): Rotate work as needed to work stitches Into slanted edge. Ch 3 (for first de), work 2 de over the single de made at the end of previous row de in top of last de in row below, * ch 2, sist in top of ch-3 below, ch 3. de in top of ch-3 in following row efore, until only 2 squares remain. Now ch 2 and de in last de on previ ous row as shown Continue to works in this man- Turn work to work hack to top edge aver stitches just ner, working from * to * but made. Work 2 de over ch-2, de in first de of next block, ch 2, skip 2 de, de in top of ch-2. Ch 3, turn, Next adding extra open and block row: Work 2 de over ch-2, de in next de, ch 2, skip 2 de squares with succeeding rows, until de in next de, 2 de over ch-2, cic in top of de where ch-2 you have completed corner and have Just worked is anchored. * same number of squares as for pre- vious section of border. Now work as usual to next corner. Sample shows completed corner. 47Variations for Working Filet Crochet Corners G O02 squares: Work in open net stitch, B squares wide, to cor- , then form slanted edge with steps that are 2 stitches wide and 2 rows high as follows: At inner (slant- cd) edge, leave 2 squares unworked at end of row, then work next row as usual Q)222, t02m. Work in pattern back to top. Ch 5, turn. Continue completing 2 more squares for every 2 ‘To work other half of corner (shown here in contrasting color}, ch 5, and complete squares over the 2 remaining squares; then rotate work as needed to work stitches, ch 5, de in same place as last de was worked, ch 2, de in top of de at edge of row below, rotate work to work de in de below, ch 2, de over ch-5, before, rows and working inner corner as belore, be Contin: to next corner. 48 Ch 2, turn. Work in pattern back to top edge. Ch 5, turn. Work in pattern, completing fourth square by working de in top of edge de of row below, rotate work to de In de below, ch 2, de over ch-5 (inner corner worked). Ch 2, turn. Now work in pattern to top edge. Ch 5, turn. in pattern with 8 open spacesWorking in Rounds Beyond Center Ring After the completion of center ring (sce pages 17-19), working in rounds can begin to change. You can make lacy motifs worked alone for centerpieces or Joined to other motifs each made separately. Centerpiece example: For center ring, ch 9 and join with sl st to form ring, Rad 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc). work 31 more de in ring, Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Rnd 2: Ch 1, then * ch 4, skip next de, sc in next dc, ch 10, skip next de, se in next de *, L Repeat from * to * six more times, then ch 4, skip 1 de, se in next de, ch 5, double treble (dtr) in initial eh-1. Continue to work around, work- ing 2 de in first and last de of each de group until each group has 13 de, Next rnd: Begin to decrease 1 de at each end of each group, leaving it unworked, on each md, and between each group work arch- ¢s as follows: ch 7. sc over arch below. ch 7 {two 7-ch arches made). Continue to work around, decreas- ing on de groups and adding anoth- er ch-7 arch between groups on following rnds, until there are 3 de left in each group with 6 arches between. This is a sample of the completed centerpiece. 49 Rnd 3: Ch 3, work de over same arch, * ch 4, work 5 de over next ch-10 arch *: repeat from * to * around, ending with 3 de In first arch to complete 5-de group; sl st in top of ch-3. Rnd 4: Ch 3, work 2 de in next de, * ch 4, 2 de in first de of next 5-de group. de in next 3 de, 2 de in last de of group *: repeat from * to * around, ending ch 4, 2 de in next de, de in last 2-de, Join with sl st to top of ch-3. ‘This is a scheme to follow for making this same centerpiece. ‘See page 8 for the list of symbols.Working in Rounds Beyond Center Ring Make a motif, working the first 2 mds as for centerpiece on previous page. ending Rnd 2 with ch 10 (in place of ch 5 and dir) and join with sl st to int- tial ch-1. Cut yarn and fasten off. Make another motif, ending Rnd 2 with ch 4 {in place of ch 10), then working a de over an arch of the first motif (joining made). ch 4, then sl st in initial ch back in the second motif, Fasten off Make two more motifs, joining each to form a square is shown, making Joining to adjacent arch, (On fourth motif, you will be Joining an arch to each of two previ- ously made motifs.) Phestal Make a center motif to fll in the open space as follows: Ch 8 and join with sl st to form a ring. Ch 1 work 16 sc in ring. Join with sl st to frst se. 50 1LOtse eete’s scl. * se in first 3 se, ch 1, se over adjacent ch-10 arch on large motif, ch 1, skip 1 se on center motif ‘repeat from * to * around, attach center motif to each large motif in turn. SI st in last se of center motif and fasten off. Sample shows com- pletely joined motifs.Hairpin Lace Designs: Joining Strips and Embroidery an Eaay ‘There are several ways to join Continue to alternate sides until jhairpin lace strips. An easy way all loops are worked. Secure last to join adjacent edges is to use a cro: loop with separate yarn and a yarn chet hook to draw the tip of the first needle loop on the second side through the loop on the first side and then pick up the next loop on the first sice to draw through the loop from the sec- ond side, Ifyou wish to insert a sin- gle strip of hairpin lace between (wo fabric pieces, fin- Ish each looped edge by work- ing * sc through 2 loops at.a time (with loops twisted only once), then ch 1*; repeat from * to “along one edge, then work other edge to mateh. To decorate strip (with finished edges) with col- ored embroidery, use a yarn needle to embroider a row of chain stitch along one side of strip, working each chain stiteh over a uniform number of strands—4, in this ease. Repeat along other side of hair. pin lace strip, The sample shows completed strip. 51Hairpin Lace Designs: Lacy Trims and Joining © Repeat from * to * for every 5 loops across the edge. At end of row, cut yarn and fasten off. Work trim along opposite edge. Work trim along one edge of second strip. Now add trim to remaining side and join it to the first strip as you work as follows: On first 5 loops, work 3 sc as before, * ch 2, sc over ch-5 arch of adjacent strip. ch 2 joining made), then make 3 sc over same 5 loops, work 3 sc over next 5 loops *. To trim and join strips, first make 2 strips of hairpin lace the same length. Trim: With loops twisted the same way throughout, * insert hook through 5 loops and work 3 se over all 5 loops together, ch 5, work 3 more se over same oops * Repeat from * to * across, work- Ing back and forth to trim and Join strips as you go, ending with Joining, work 3 sc over last 5 loops. ple shows completed piece Lacy trim (suitable for a towel): Finish one edge of strip working (sc in one twisted edge loop. ch 1) across. On other edge, * insert hook through next 2 twisted loops to work se, ch 3, sc in third ch from hook (picot made), hde in last se made over 2 loops *. 1. Rereet fom 2 10 across, encling with al st in last sc. Fasten off. Sample shows completed 52Lace Patterns: Clover Motif Ch 22, Rew 1: Work de in fourth ch from hook, de in next de, ch 5, skip 5 ch (on foun- dation ch), work (2 de, ch 2, 2 de) in next ch, ch. 2, skip 2 ch, de in next 2 ch, ch 6, skip 6 ch, de in last ch, Do not turn work. Work (ch 3 and de) 3 times in same ch as last de was worked (clover). Ch 1, turn. Row 2: On each ch-3 of clover, work (se, hde, 3 de, hde, se) for leaf, then ch 5, work 2 de over ch-6, de in next 2 de, ch 2, work (2 de, ch 2, 2 de} over ch-2 between the two 2-de group, ch 2. sc over ch-5, ch 2, de in 2 de, de in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn, Row 3: Skip first de (ch-3 counts as first de) de in next 2 de, ch 5, work (2 de, ch 2, 2 de) over ch-2 between de groups, ch 2, de in next 4 de work 2 de over ch-5, ch 6, work (de and eh 3) three times in center de of center leaf, then de once more in same place (another elaver) 5 Ch 1, turn, Rew 4: In each: ch-3 of clover, work (se, hde, 8 de, hde, sc) for leat, ch 5, work 2 de aver eh-6, de In next 6 de, ch 2, work (2 de, ch 2, 2 de) over eh 2 between de groups, ch 2, se over ch-5, ch 2, de in last 8 de, Shestal 53Lace Patterns: Clover Motif Ch 3, turn, Rew 5: Skip de, ch 5. work (2 de. ch rst de, de in next 2 Ch 1, turn, Rew 6: In each ch-3 of clover, 2 de) over ch-2 work leaf as before (see Row 4), ch 5, work 2 between de groups, ch 2, de in next 8 de, work 2. de over ch-6, de in next 10 de, ch 9, work (2 de de over ch-B, ch 6, work (de and ch 3) three times ch 2, 2 de! over ch: in center de of center leaf, then de once more in over ch-5, ch 2, de in last 3 same place (clover) dc Ch 8, tun, Row 7: Skip first de, de in next 2 de, ch 5, work (2 de, ch 2, 2 de) over eh-2 between de groups, ch 2. de in next 2-de, ch 6, skip next 7 de, in last de before clover work (de and ch 3) three times, de in same de again (clover) Repeat Rows 2 through 8 for pat- tern for desired length. Fasten off LO Be sche te Rtew sor this clover motif is shown lo the right. See page 8 for the list of symbols. 54 between de groups, eh 2, scBelgian Lace This lace pattern appears similar to Jace made in Bruges, Belgium, but crocheting it is easy enough for a veginner to master. J 22 19. De im seventh ch from hook You can also make a piece of ser- Pentine lace. Work 10 rows as before, then begin curving as follows: Next row: De in 2 de, hde in next de, c in last de. Ch 6, turn, Following row: Se in sc, hde in hde, de in 2 de. Ch 6, turn. 55 De in each of the remaining 3 ch (4 de made). Chain 6, turn work, Work de in each de, Chain 6, turn work. Repeat this step for desired length. In this way, you can make a simple strip to use as a trim. Repeat these last 2 rows twh more. Next row: De in first 2 de, hide in hde, se in se, ch 3, then. insert hook through the $ eh-6 arches worked after se and work a sl st to draw them together. Ch 3, turn.Belgian Lace Next row: Se in se, hde in hde de in 2 de (curve is made). Ch 6, turn, Yo and draw up loop in sl st (made to draw arches together in step 5); yo and draw through 2 loops but do not complete de. Insert hook into next free arch and draw up loop; in one motion, draw it through to join the free arch and complete the de Ch 3, turn. * De in 4 de, ch 6, turn work, de in 4 de, eh 3, si st in nex arch to join, ch 3, turn work * 1O ree fe 519 three mor times. Then work curve as before (steps 4 through 6) and join new straight section to old (steps 7 through 10). Continue working in this manner for desired length, end. ing with step 10. Fasten off 56Increasing in Afghan (Tunisian) Stitch Increase 1 stitch at right edge Yarn over hook and draw up a loop in next vertic strand (3 loops of hook), then continue to draw up a joop in each vertical strand ‘as usual. 2D 20 return row. work off oops as usual (sce page 27) counting the added yo as a stitch Increase several stitches at right edge Bp Alito of the last return row, chain the desired number stitches to be added, 4 2:2 up a toop in each chatn as fora beginning BF The sample above shows single increases repeated on row, then continue to draw up a loop in vertical several rows followed by a multiple increase. This strands to end of row. Work return row as usual on all type of increasing is useful for making jackets and other stitches including added ones, clothing, 57Increasing in Afghan (Tunisian) Stitch Increase 1 stitch at left edge On the last return row before the planned increase row, work as follows: At the start of this return row, yo and draw through first loop on hook as usual, then ch 1 {increase will be worked on this ch on next row), com plete return row as usual, ‘ Next row: Draw up 2 loop in each vertical strand as usual until you reach the added ch; draw up a loop in this ch, then draw up a loop in last vertical strand. Work return row as usual, Increase several stitches at left edge ‘Work across the increase row by drawing up a loop in each vertical strand as usual to end, With a sepa. rate piece of same yarn, chain the desired number of chains for increase, then draw up a loop in each ch to make the increase stitches. Q Staring wit the added suites, work the return LO S22 shes sows sinate inereases re row as usual on several rows followed by a multiple increase. : This might be worked on the underarm of a garment 58Edgings Worked on Fabric The sizeof the yarn should corre- spond to the weight of the fabri. If “The frst step ts hemminyt the {fabric (aida Cloth fs shown). If posable remove a thread or t80 of the fabric to indicate a straight hem- line on which you can work easily ‘with a hook. Repeat for each edge of Insert hook into hemline to work s¢ around entire For a different hem, remove hemline threads ‘edge. working 3 or 4 se al comers to turn. Jolt with ‘before. Embroider the lower herline using a tapes Salstto first se {uy needle and yarn to work stitches as shown. Af Fetting ower any exces fabric in thi bem by I the fabric you are trimming already has a double ‘crocheting se around edge. working extra se at cor- ‘hemstitch in i (as shown). make a de in each space ners and Joining last se to first with a sl st of the hemstitch. working all around the piece and mak Ing extra de to turn comers. Join with a sl st to first de. ShestalEdgings Worked on Fabric Instead of crocheting directly into the fabric, you can first establish a working edge by embroidering a row of blanket stitch all around the piece as shown. This works well for fabric on which removing a hemline thread is difficult Work a rnd of se, making I sc in each blanket stitch Work lace trim on the se foundation as follows: Ch as shown in photograph at right. Join to first se with 5 (counts as first de and ch), skip 2 sc, * de in sl st next de, ch 2, skip 2 se *; repeat from * to * around, working (de, ch 5, de) at corners. JJoin with sl st to third ch of initial ch-5. Next rnd: Ch 1 and se in first, de, * ch 8, skip 2 open spaces, se in next de *; repeat from * around, working (se, ch 8, se) in center ch of ch-5 at corners. Join with sl st to first sc LON Nore se ch 3. st in third ch from hook to make picot, 4 sc) over each ch-8 arch around. Join to first se with sl st. Fasten off. 60Irish Lace Motifs: Three-Layered Flower In Irish lace, motifs, such as this flower, are worked separately. Completed motifs are arranged fol- lowing a pattern, then joined togeth- work (yo and ‘draw up loop in next stiteh, yo and ‘raw through 2 loops of de. retain= ing last oop de on hook) seven times (8 loops in all on hook! Po and saw through at Loops ‘on hook (cluster made}, ch 2. Ch 8. turn. Row 8: With B, work 3 de in joining st of haif cluster below (half shell made), sc'In next sc, ‘work 7 de in Joining stitch of next cluster, se in next se + Repeat from * to * across,Sunburst Pattern in Two Colors With A. ch 3, tam. Row 4: Work half cluster on next 3 stitehes, * ch 2, se in next de, ch 2, work chuster on next 7 stitches *; ‘repeat from * to * across, ending ch 2. se in last se. Ch 1. turn. Row 5: Row 4: Work hal-chuster on 2 ch 2. se in next de, ch 2, work S-de cluster in next § stitches “Srepeat from * to *, ending with ch 2, se in top of eh-3. Change colors, ch 1, turn: Row 8: Se in frst se, work S-de shell in next cluster, Se in ext s¢*; repeat from * to *, Change colors: ch 3, turn. Repeat Rows 2 through 5 for patiern. Shestal Se in frst se, * work shell in next luster, se in'next se *: repeat from * to* across, ending with 4-de half ‘shell in last half cluster. Repeat Rows 2 through § for pattern and alternate colors every 2 rows. Sample shows completed pattern. ‘A variation of this pattern uses ‘only 9 de for each shell and luster and changes colors every row. Fasten off old eolor, attach new color at end of each row. Make chain ‘with multiple of 8, plus 5, Row 1: Se In second ch from hook, * skip 2 ch, ‘work S-de in next ch, skip 2-ch, se fm next ch *: repeat from * across. row, ending with 3 de in last eh. ‘Change colors: ch 1, tem. Row 2: Sein first sc. * ch 2, work cluster on. next 5 de, ch 2, se In next de®; repeat from * (0 * across, ending ‘with ch 2, work half eluster on last 8 stitches. Change colors: eh 3, turn. Row 8: Work 2-de half shell ‘cluster, * se in next se, work 5-de Another vartation uses just the shell siteh and 8 colors, chang- ng colors each row. With color A. chain multiple of 6, plus 2. Rew 1: Work as for Row 1 in Step 1. page 93, bu ending with se in last ch. Drop A: with b, ch 3, turn, Row 2 Work 2 de in first se (hall shell, * se {in center de of 5-de shell, work 5 de in next se *; repeat from * to * ‘eros, working 3 de in last se, Drop. 1B; with C. ch T, turn, Row 3: Se in first de, * work’ S-de shell in next se, sein center de of next shell *: repeat from * to * across, ending with se in top of ch-3. Drop C: pick up A and ch 3, tum, 94 shell in next cluster *: repeat from * {0 * across, ending with se bn last se ‘Change eolor: eh 3. turn. LO e809 2 ad or pa term, changing colors each ‘ow by picking previously dropped Ing rows) loosely along edge of work Sample shows completed shell pal- ternPattern Made with Loom ‘The basis of this pattern is a flower ‘made on a loom available in craft stores (you ean make your own with peuboard or wood and headless halls), Add a little embroidery and a litle crocheting to make an attrac lve lace pattern, pegs in this manner until each, peg has 3 loops. Cut yarn, leaving a long end. ‘Thread end in a yarn needle and work a. small circle of ny back stitches around center to fasten loops securely In place. Fasten off yar and trim away excens Gently It lower off loom, one peg at a tim ochet around ower as fol ys: Attach green yarn to 2 set of three loops and work I se over these loops. * ch 3. se over next set of 3 loops *: repeat from * to * around, encling with ch 3, sl st in first se. Fasten off 95 Arrange 12 evenly spaced peas to form a circle with desired Giameter. Tape end of yarn (we used yellow) to the loom next to a peg, ‘wrap yarn around corresponding peg on opposite side and bring it back around next peg to the right * repeat from * to * wrapping yarn. back and forth across loom and ‘working! counterclockwise.Pattern Made with Loom With a doubled strand of white yarn, embroider satin stitches, 1s shown, to cover the Nower center as defined by backstitches) To join flowers as you work the green row, work (ch 3 and se) around and, at places where edges of flowers (ouch, work sc in adjoint se. then continue to work green row Seven Joined flowers form Make another moti (B). working Row 2 to third cor ner. At corner arch, work 2 de over arch, ch 5, sl st in center of adjoining corner arch (on motif A), continu Ing on B, ch 5, sl st in frst ch of corner chain Just made, de over same arch to complete corner, "sc in next se, 2 de over next arch, $1 st in center de of adjoining 3 ‘de group on A, de over same arch on B *; repeat from lo once more, se in next se, work corner. joining to miotif A as before. SI st to frst se 96 You can also work a second green row so motifs can be Joined as squares. Row 2: Ch 1, * sc ‘im se, work (3 de over ch-3 arch, se fn next se) twice, work (2 de, ch 11) ver next arch, sl st in eleventh ch from hook, de over same arch (cor ner made) *; repeat from * to * SI st O 122. = fumes Sample shows fo haCh 7. Join with sl st to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as first treble), work 19 more treble (tr) in ring, Join to top of ch-4 with sl st. Rnd 2: Ch 8 (counts as first dou- ble treble and ch 3). work double treble (dtr) in next tr. Repeat from * to * around, end- ing with ch 6: join to top of ch- 4, Rnd 4: Ch 1, work 4 se over first ch-6 arch. Circular Patterns ‘Then * ch 6, work another dtr in same place as last one, retain- ing the last 2 loops on hook: work another dtr in next dir, retaining last loop (3 loops on hook); yo and draw through all loops * Shestal 97 Work (ch 3 and dtr) in each tr around, ending ch 3; join with sl st in fifth ch of ch-8. Rnd 3: Ch 4, ‘dtr in next dtr, * Ch 5, se in next ch-6 arch * : repeat from * to * around, end- ing ch 5. treble in fourth ch of beginning arch, where 4 sc were worked. To make a larger piece. work ag for last rd, adding 1 chain more to each chain arch between se as you work each successive rnd,Another lace motif worked in rounds. Circular Patterns Ch 6 and join with sl st to form ring. Rad 1: Ch 6 (counts as first de and ch-3), work (de, ch 3) In ring eleven times, Join with sl st to third ch of ch-6, Rnd 2: * Work (ch 8, sc in 3rd ch from hook) three times to make 3 picots, Ch 3, se in third ch from hook (another picot made) work s before first picot (a picot spoke made). ‘Turn down last picot made and attach it with se worked between first 2 picots. Shestal Work 2 se in next eh-3 areh in circle *; repeat from * to * around, Join with sl st to first itch, Fasten off. Attach yarn to third picot (at outer edge) of first 4 picot group. LO Bs Scenes yem ves attached. work (ch 3. work 2 Se at top of next picot spoke} eleven times, ch 3, slist in first se. Rnd 4: SI st in first eh of ch-3 arch, se over same arch, work (ch 8, se over next, arch) eleven times around, ending, with ch 4, work treble in first se. To make a larger piece, work as for last rnd, adding 1 chain to each arch between se on each successive rnd.Three-Dimensional Stitches ‘These sitiches are fairly easy to work, yel give rich ‘exiure to your crocheting, Wark 2 rows of se. Row 3: * Sc in 3 se. ‘draw up a loop in next se ‘and eh 4 yo and draw ‘both loops on hhook (textured stitch made) * Worked in double crochet ‘Work 2 rows of de. Row 3: * Work de in 3 de, yo, Row 5: Se in fret 5 so. work textured atch as bef ‘and insert hook from right to left under the post of next de, Diserea tom * to = acroas,ertng with se lichen, Row and all even-numbered rows. Se in each se across. Smet 5, work texte sen repeal rom “0 ‘across, ending with se. Rew 6: Work sis for Row 4 ‘Sows 3 through 6 for pattern. Sample shows completed pattern, Yo and draw up a lo, oa enw up another iron ar paeg einer foe ontoek yo. ED pe See erat pee (On next row, work 5 de before and draw through all loops on hook (eluister st worked round post). * Repeat from * to * across, Work Row 4 and all even- number rows in de. ment of clusters. Repeat from Row ‘8 for pattern. Phestal sc!Horizontal pineapple Work 2 rows of de. Work 3 (or 5) ‘de; work pineapple as follows: cde, retaining last loop (2 leaps on hook Three-Dimensional Stitches Popcorns ‘Work 2 rows of de, Rew 3: De in frst 4 de, work 4 de in next de, ‘remove hook from loop. and insert in the irst of the 4 de just made, then pick up dropped loop. 17 3 thts oop throu the fst ‘dc, ch I to secure stitch (pop: ‘corn made). Work popcorns in this ‘manner. spacing them throughout work or working them in groups to {orm geometric patterns as shown above. Work a de between popeorns ‘when working them in groups. jquery tek rato tet under past of ast 2 de JQ Yo and draw through ll ops ( (unfinished de and previous one), and draw up loop ‘on hook pineapple made), *Prepeat from * to * once mare (6 loops on ook). then work (de in hext 4 de, work pineapple across row. Work a row of Ae, followed by pineapple row, alter nating spacing between those on pre- vious pineapple row. Sample shows ‘completed horizontal pineapple pattern Shevtal 100Geometric Shapes in Two Colors Triangle With color A (yellow, as shown), ch 4, Join with st st to form fing. Rnd 1: Ch 4, * yo twice and draw up a loop in ring, work (yo and draw through 2 loops) twice * (2 loops remain on hook): repeat from *to* three more times (5 loops on hook); yo and draw through all loops on hook (a cluster mace) Work (ch 4 and 4-tr cluster) five more times in ring, ch 4, join with sl st to fourth ch of initial ch-4. Fasten off Rnd 2: Attach color B (blue) to first ch of any arch betwee clusters. Ch 3 {first de) and work 3 more de over same arch, work 4 dc in next arch, * ch 6, work 4 de over cach of next 2 arches *: repeat from * to * once more, ch 6, Join with sl St to top of eh-3. Triangles can be Joined to form a larger triangle, or joined in strips [alternating wide base and points along one edge). then strips can be joined for an afghan. Granny square With color A (yellow), ch 6, sJoin with sl st to form ring. Rnd 1 Ch 3 (first de), work 2 de in ring work (ch 3. 3 de in ring) three times ch 3. Join with si st to top of initial ch-3. Fasten off 101 Attach color B (purple) to any ch-3 corner. Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2. de over ch-3, ch 3, work 3 more de over ch-3 (first corner made}, * ch 3. work (3 de, ch 3, 3 de) at next cor- 1er *; repeat from * to * twice more, ch 3, Join to top of ch-3, Fasten off Rnd 3; Attach A to any corner. Work first corner as before, * ch 3. work 3 de over next ch-3, eh 3, work (3 de ch 3. 3 de) over corner eh-3 *; repe from * to * twice more, ch 3, work 3 de over next ch-3, ch 3. Join to top of ch-3. Fasten off. Rnd 4: Attach B to any corner and work first corner as before, then * work (ch 3, 3 de over next ch-3) twice along side, ch work (3 de, ch 3, 3 de) over cor ner ch-3 *; repeat from * to * twice, then work (ch 3, 3 de over ch-3) twice, ch 3. Join to top of ch-3, Fasten off. For a larger square, con tinue to alternate colors and work corners and sides as on last rnd. adding another (ch 3. 3 de over ch 3) along each side on each succes: sive rnd. Granny squares are traditional crocheted square and are a popular way to use up scraps of leftover yarn.Geometric Shapes in Two Colors Flower hexagon With color A (green). ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. Rad 1 Ch 4 (first treble}, work 2 more tre- ble (tr) in ring, ch 1, work (3 tr in ring, ch 1} five more times. Join with sl st to top of ch-4, Rad 2: Ch 1, se in top of ch-4, then work (ch 7. Sc in next ch-1) six more times. SI st in first se to join, Fasten off Rnd 3: Attach color B (yellow) to any ch-7 arch. Ch 2 (first hdc), work (2 de, 3 tr, 2 de, hdc) over same eh-7 arch, work (hde, 2 de, 3 tr, 2 de, hdc) over next § ch-7 arch 3. Join with sl st to top of ch-2. Fasten off. Hexagons made this way can be used as trim by sewing them neatly in place onto the other piece. They are also good for making borders. Tile hexagon With color A (light blue), eh 6. Join with st st to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 de in ring, work (ch 2, 3 de) in ring five times, ch 2, Join with SI st to top of eh-3, Fasten off 102 Rnd 2: Attach color B (dark blue) to any ch-2 corner and ch 5 (first double treble). Work (2 dtr, ch 2, 3 dtr) over same corner, then work (8 dtr, ch 2, 3 dtr) over & remaining ch-2 corner. Join to top of ch-5. Fasten off Rnd 3; Attach A to si st at joining and ch 1*. Se in each 1 dir to next cofner ch-2, work (2 se ch 1, 2 sc) over corner ch-2; repeat from * around, working sc in last 3 dir. Join to first stitch at beginning, Fasten off. These hexagons can be joined along the edges to form an afghan or table covering,Embroidering Over Crochet Cross stitch ross siitehes are usually worked wer single erochet slitehes, since hese erocheted stitches are fairly square (as many stitches across as rows worked per inch). The result re well-formed cross stitches, The catches are worked sewing through he small openings at the “corners” ‘each stitch. I desired, follow a harted cross-stitch design. 2 arse cacy ee terns oo baeee Word ge tree titties te aoe wy Card Sonera sce ia eg be sure ep foun cea ones mes Se Use a tapestry needle for ‘embroidering. Anehor yarn on Wrong side of work, then Dring nee: dle forward through small opening between stitches at lower left of slitch to be covered and reinsert it aC upper right opening. For stitches Backstitch Ina row, work first haif ofall cross Worked with a double stand of yarn, stitches in row as shown, his sttch Is ideal for double crochet Bring needle forward between 2 de. * Reinsert needle under de fn right and bring it forward again after one stitch on left Repeat from * to * to work sever ackstitches in a row. Ifyou fo skip a stitch, bring needle out again 2 stitches to left of where vyarn last emerged, ‘Sample shows rows of back: Stitches worked in groups and singly in alternating colors, 103Embroidering Over Crochet ‘Stem stitch ‘Work on any base of compactly ‘worked crochet stiches, such a6 s¢ ‘or hde. Before embroidering, mark out: lines of design on erochet piece by basting with white thread. Work. simple stapes freehand. For more inirleate shapes, trace design onto tissue paper and pin teacing to cro- chet. Baste along traced lines, then dently tear away tissue paper, lear Ing sewn stitehes in place. ‘Anchor yarn on back of erochet and pull tapestry needle (hreaded with yarn) forward at start ‘of design. Following basted line, ‘embroider stem stitch, reinserting needle a short distance beyond ‘where it emerged. Bring ft out again, about halfway back to start of rst ‘ilteh and repeat process, Sune sows a lec of erchet ‘embroidered in stom stiteh, Chain stiteh Use on a background of compactly crocheted stitches, M22 guns for desien as described in step 6 above. Bring needle to front at starting point QO er ee st atong out- ‘make a small loop of yarn and, hold line. then work more chain {ng loop in place with left thumb, Stitch inside outline to fil in whole reinsert needle back at starting, area as shown. point: let it come out again a small distance ahead to cateh loop under needle as shown. Make another Joop. bold It in place, and stiteh in and out as belore, catching new loop. 104Loops and Buttons When you add an edging to a gar you can make one bike this | shown here in green) with loops in he design that can also function as | tonholes, | Fasten off at end of row. Row 2: Attach yarn to beginning of first row, ch 1, se in frst and each maining se across, Fasten off Row 1: Work a row of se along ledge, working about 1 se for h rov of 8¢, oF spacing stitches | as needed to keep edge flat. Row 3: Attach yarn to beginning of last row, Ch 1 work (se in 3 se, ch 3, skip I se) across section to be used for buttonholes, then work remaining section in s¢ 1s before, or continue to work loop pattern as a decora. tive edge even where buttonholes are not needled Row 4: Do not fasten off, but work a row of reverse se (see page 37), working lell to right in each se and m each ch of loops. d 3 2 cmt : ‘Complete row and fasten off. Sample shows complet ed edging. 108For a custom look, you can also make small or large buttons with yarn, a crochet hook, a plastering, land Some cottor 7717 tops of stitches just made to center of ring, With yarn (ot ‘Same or contrasting color) threaded in yarn needle, sew the stitch tops together at center of ring, crossing threads in a decorative way a shown, Shestal Loops and Buttons Ball button Ch 3. In third ch from hook work 6 de. Do not join but work: ‘around in a spiral, Rnd 2: Wark 2 ‘se in each Sc (12 se). Rnd 3: Se in feach se around. Piece will be cupped to form a hail sphere, Rad 4: * Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yo. and draw Uhrough all 3 loops on hook ee made) *: repeat from * 16 * around (6 se). Stuit bution firmly with a bit of colton or scraps of matching yarn. 1.225 Wer% 8 see a8 petore around [3 sc). Fasten off leaving an end. Thread end tno ‘yarn needle and draw last 3 stitches Highly together: sew buitton in place, anchoring yarn on wrong side of work, 106 Flat button G Ue gplaste sng of ested se (avallable at eraft stores). attach _yarn to ring, Inserting hook into ‘center of ring as if working on a ero: cheted chain ring: work se around, fovering ring, Jin with sl st to first se. Fasten offWorking with Beads ‘Beads can be used (o embellish cro- cheted garments. They also add @ nlee finishing touich to a lace pat- tem or the edge of a curtain. They fan even be used on pillows! Bist out now many beads to use. Decide where to place beads in work, how many to use per ‘row, and how many rows you expect, to make from a ball of yarn. The thickness of yarn determines the beads (0 use since the holes must accommodate the yarn, For exam- pile, small glass beads can be usted fon fine threads and lange wooden beads on thileker yarn. Then thread the determined number of beads onto yarn. A good way is to thread a double strand of sewing thread through ‘a needle, loop end first as shown. Draw yarn end through thread loop, ‘Then thread the beads onto the nee dle, passing them carefully aver the thread loop onto the crochet yarn, ‘When all the beads are threaded onto the yarn. slide them down the yarn toward the ball to keep sinall part of the varn free and yet keep the beads within reach. Wrap excess the yarn. with beads distrib- tuted along t, around the ball ‘Sample shows beaded single crochet where every other sc is beaded and the position of the beads ts, alternated on beaded rows, hea? ? Working beads in single crochet 4 Peation beads in work only as you work a wrong ‘side row. Work to where you wish to insert a bead, then work se as follows: yo and draw up loop, slide bead up to work: yo and draw through both loops to completed beaded se. Repeat process each time you ‘wish to insert a bead in work. >>> e299 Shevtal 107Working with Beads Working beads in half double crochet ‘Sample shows beaded half double crochet with 3 ‘Work beading on wrong-side rows. ‘To work bended plain hde worked between beaded hide seross row fide, yo and draw up loop. slide bead up to work: yo and where the position on the beaded hde was shifled 1 sand draw through all 3 loops io camplete beaded de. hdc to the lef. (on wrong side row) of beaded hide below, forming diagonal lines of beads on right side, Insert a bead on right side as follows: Ch 5, insert hook under next arch, and draw up a loop: slide bead up to front of this loop. then reaching behind work, eateh yarn with hook and draw 1 through both, loops on hook to complete beaded Working bead on diamond net stitch ‘See page 33 for pattern. Work ‘the Insertion of beads on every row (after the first) for this pattern. Insert a bead on wrong side’ as fo: lows: Ch, insert hook under next larch, and draw up a loop; side bead Lup 10 works yo and draw through ‘both loops on ook to complete ‘beaded se aver arch, Repeat process for each se across row. 1.0 See's 2s betes tamond net suite. Worked tn ratfta or corded yarn, this pattern ould make an attractive tote ba Shestal 108Borders ‘These little borders ean embellish ishtowels or add elegance to Iinen, hapkins, using a thin yarn, Simple and fast-to-make border Make a chain with multiple of 16, plus 5. Row 1: Se in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Ch 6, turn. Row 2: Skip first 8 se (turning ch counts as first de snd eh-3), de in next de *, ch 3, skip next 3 sc. de In next 6e * repeat from “to * across. Ch 1, turn, Row 3: Se In Rirst de, work 3 se over next ch-3 arch, * ch 6 skip next arch, work ‘double treble (ds) in next de, retain- Ing last loop on hook, work 2 dtr over next arch, retaining last loop of each hhook (4 loops on hook): yo and draw through all loops. 2.2 3, work 2 mare dtr over same arc. retaining last Joop of each: work dtr in next de, retaining last loop (4 loops on hol); yo and draw through all loops. then ch 6. ‘skip next arch and de, se over next arch * repeat Irom * to, ending row with 3 sc over last arch, se i third ch of | ch-6. Fasten off. Sample shows completed border, Yo four times and, inserting hook below ch-6 arch, draw up a loop: work (yo and draw throngh first 2 loops on hook) twice (4 leaps on hook); yo twice and draw: Lup a loop over next ch-6 arch (7 loops on hook) 109 Clover border Make chain with multiple of 11, plus 2. Rew 1: Se in second ch from hook and in each remaining elt across. Ch I. turn, Row 2: Sc in first se, * ch 6, then & ch, sI st in third ch from hook (picot made), ch 6, skip 6 se. 5¢ in next se * repeat from.* to * across. Ch 7. hr. Row 3: * Work (8 double treble In the pleot, retaining last loop of each: yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook, eb 5) fice. then work & double treble (dtr) fn same ploot, retaining last loop of each: yo and draw through all lops, Yo and draw through 2 loops at a time until onky 1 remains * repeat from * to ‘across, ending with last S-dtr group. then ch 7, sl st in last se. Fasten off Sample showns completed clover border.Picot border G Mieke ca th mutate of plus 4. Raw 1: De in sixth ch from hook, * eh 1, skip 1 eh, de in next ch *; repeat across chain. Ch 6, turn, Row 2: De in first de, "ch 5, skip next 3 de, work (de, ch 5, de) in next de *: repeat from * io * across, fending with eh 5; skip 3 de, skip next ch after skipped de, in next ch work (de, ch 3. de). Ch 8, turn, Row 9: De over ch arch, ch 2, * work Se over nest ch-5 arch, then work (ch 2-and de) three Unies over next arch, ch 2 Work 3-tr cluster as before, * ch '¢ over ch-6 arch, ch 6, se ver next arch, ch 2, 3-tr cluster in frst $ tr of L1-tr group, work (eh 6, 3:tr cluster) four more iumes, always working first tr where last tof pre: vious cluster was made. as you work around L-tr group *: repe from * to * across, ending with (tr luster, ch 6) twice in last 5 tr ch 6 2r cluster in top of ch-4, Ch 9. Arched border Make chain with multiple of 26, plus 3. Row 1: Se in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch, Ch 6. turn. Rew 2: De in first se. * ch 2, skip 4 se, work (de in next se, ch I, skip 1 80) twice, de in next de, ch 8, skip 8 5, work (de in next se, ch 1, skip 1 se) twice, de in next se (de unit made), ch 2, skip 4¥ se. work (de, eh 7, de) in next se * repeat from * to *, ending last repeat with (de. ch 3, de) in last se. Ch 4, turn. Row 3: Work 5 treble (tx) over ch-3 arch, * ch 2, se in center de of Bide unit, ch 6, se over ch-8, ch 6, se in center de of next 3-de unit, ch 2, work 11 tr over next ch-7 arch (photograph at le.» Repeat from to * across. ending with 6 tr over last areh (formed by turning chain), Ch 4, turn. Row 4) Tr in first tr, ch 66, tr again in same place as Inst tr, retaining last loop on hook; then In next 2 tr retaining last loop of Sh; then yo and dravs through all Toops an hook (3-tr cluster made), ch 6 {photograph below), Repeat from * to * across, end ing with se over last ch-8 arch ch 2, work (de, ch 2, de) over turn: ng eh. Ch 1. turn. Row 4: Work ch 3 more, si st in third ch from hook {pleot made). * work (2 se over next ch-2) four times, make a picot as before *: repeat from * ta ® cross, ending with last 2'se over turning ch, make picot. Fasten off. Sample shows completed pleat border 108888 [oh sem next Across, ending with treble treble (tr tn) In last stitch. Fasten off. Sample shows completed arch border.Trims Made with Crocheted Ribbon Various types of ribbon you crochet — yourself ean be turned into attrac five trims for garments or household lems. Sketch the planned design tn ts aetual size onto paper so you ean pn the ribbon in place to Mish tim, ‘Making the ribbon ‘Tum work and insert the hook ‘Ch 2 and work se in second loop into loop of first ch and then from hook {nto the beginning loop of stitch (3 oops on hook}. (Yo and draw through 2 loops) twice. ‘Turn work clockwise and insert hook under the 2 strands at top of se and draw up « loop, then insert hhook into leose Toop of eh {at lower left edge) and draw up another loop (3 loops on hook) (Yo and draw through 2 loops) Turn work clockwise. Draw up a loop in se just made twice. and in loose loop just below (along left edge). Repeat steps 4 and 5 for length desired. Check length to the design sketch: add or eliminate rows to adjust length if needed. Shestal qiTrims Made with Crocheted Ribbon Pin the ribbon to the design out line Ps ae Work a rove of sl side edge of ribo stitch for eaeh loop “Thread! the finishing yarn (we used contrasting color for visi- bility) into yarn needle and anchor yarn under threads of ribbon as Shown. Bring needle out about 10 loops below center top of curve as shown. Insert the needle from bot tom up through corresponding loop. ‘on opposite side of curve. Then ‘move needle under the joi strand of yarn and insert it from bottom up through loop at center top of curve. LO Were spanks snes (se age 60) over the side yarn Toop. working to center: then thread yarn up through top loop acl work B blanket stitches buck to center Work 6 blanket stitehes to end at left sce. Fasten off, concealing yarn ‘end in ribbon stiches. Pass the noedie through the loop ereated at the right side ‘and bring {from bottom up through the beginning loop of the left side. Then bring the needle up through the loop at top and insert i from bottom up back in loop a right edge (loops nove joined al center of design) 112This crocheted ribbon forms a bor- er that can be worked separately sd sewn in place, or joined t0 piece Ss you crochet. Itean even be fash- coved (0 use as a centerpiece. Work 4 more sc on chain. Insert ‘hook into next ch and then into fourteenth se from hook: yo and ‘work se. Shestal Ribbon Border Insert the hook tn the next chain and then into the frst se to form a ring: yo and work se (rst Joining made), Work 16 more se on chain, insert hook into fourth se after the first joining and work se to join. Always check that you have the ‘proper section of ribbon for the top layer at each joining, Basic pattern Work with 2 separate balls of ‘yarn, Use 1 ball to crochet Tendth of foundation chain, and, ‘without fastening aff, secure last loop with a safety pin to keep chains from unraveling. With the other ball ‘of yarn, start with the frst ch of the foundaiion chain and se m 14 ch, By Repeat steps 2 trou 4 fr desire ena ading ‘more chains to the foundation chain, as needed, ‘with the first ball of yarn. Fasten off. Neatly sew the border to fabric edge, 13Ribbon Border Border worked directly onto fabric G merida ow of blanket sutehes along fabric edge. Make a foundation chain. With separate ball of yyarn, crochet sc in first 7 chains of foundation, Inser hook from bottom up through corresponding blanket siiich (seventh stitch from left edge of fabric). work sl st {0 Join to fabric. then se In next 7 eh. To make first loop of ribbon, insert hook in next cham. then into first se of ribbon and draw up a loop: yo and complete se (ribbon Joining nade), *'sc in next 6 eb, then ch 3, se in third ch from hook (picot made), se in next 13 ch, ® Centerpiece Ch 12 and join with s1 st to form a ring. Rind 1: Ch 1, work 16 se Invring. Join with sl st to frst sc Rnd 2 Ch 5 (first de and ch 2), de in next se, work (de, ch 2) in each remaining sc around. Join with sl st in third ch of ch-5. Rad 3: Ch 1. se tn same eh as joining * work 2 sc over next el, se in next de *: repent from * to *, ending with 2 se over last ch-2. Join. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sein each se around. Fasten off. A fabric disk bordered with blanket stiteh ean be substituted for this erocheted center: Chain 201. Work ch from hook, s¢ then inserting hook f sl stn any se of eroc Join. Sc in next 6 eh draw up loop. yo and {ribbon loop made) ; we Skip 7 blanket stitches along fabric edge andl join Fipbon to fabrie as before in next blanket stitch, Se fm next 3 ch, insert hook through next eh and then into. fourth se on previous loop counting from first loop join Ing, work sc to join. Work se an next 4 ch, insert hook In next ch, then in the seventh se after picot to draw up Joop: yo ankl complete se (another loop Joining made) repeat from * to "across, Fasten off se in second in next 5 ch, rom bottom tp, heted center (0 Insert hook in next ch and in first se of ribbon and complete se 1O 122382 5 Jong circle edge, insert hook from bottom through next se on et cle and s1 st to join work. Se in next 6 ch, insert hook in next ch and in thirteenth se from last loop Jolning, ‘draw up loop: yo and complete this: loop joining *: repeat from'* to * six more times, then se in last 12 ch Join with si st to frst se of ribbon at base of first loop. Fasten offBackground Patterns for Irish Lace These patterns are often used to connect the large motifs in Irish lace, but they can also be used by themselves 19 ereate beautiful eur Diamonds with picots Make a chain with a multiple of 7, plus 2. Row 1: Se in second €h from hook, * ch 2. then eh 5 ‘more, s1 stn fifth ch from: hook picot made), eh 3, make pieot as before, eh 2, skip 6 ch, s¢ in next ch "repeat from * to * across. Ch 6, ni. Row 2: Wark pieot. ch 2. se cr center of next arch (betes pleots). * ch 2, pleot, eh 3, pleat, cb 2. sc over cenier of next arch * Repeat from * to * across ending ch 2. picot, ch 2, tr in last se. Ch Diamonds with shamrocks ‘Make chain with multiple of 10, plus 2. Row 1: Se in second ch from hook, * ch 6, work shamrock as follow: work (ch 7, sl st in sev- enth ch from hook) three times. sl st in ch that precedes the first loop of shamrock (shamrock made). Ch 6, skip 9 ch, se in next ch * repeat from * to * across. Ch 7, tum, Row 2:" Ch & more, work shamrock, ch 6, se between first 2 petals of next shamrock Below, eh 1 {in front of center petal for wrong side row) and sc between last 2 petals of shamrock * repeat from * to * across. Ch 7. turn, Row 3: Se over next eh, *h 2, pleot, ch 3, pleot, ch 2, se aver scl arch *: repeat from * to *, end. ing skip I ch alter last pieot, se in next ch, Ch 6, urn, Repeat Rows 2 and 3 lor desired length. Fasten off. Row 3: * Ch 6 more, work shamrock, ch 6, se between first 2 petal on next shamrock below. ch 1 lin back of center petal for right side row) and s¢ between last 2 petals of shamrock *; repeat from * {o* across, Ch 7, turn, Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern, working to desired length Fasten olBackground Patterns for Irish Lace Diamonds with bobbles G Mee cats te tape of 8, plus 2, Rew 1: Sc in second ch from hook, * ch 4, work bobble as follows: ch 4, turn work, work (draw up a loop in next ch, reach under chain to draw up another loop) four ‘times (9 loops on hook). 17 32 81 aa through al oops on hook; ch 1 to fasten (bobble made), LO Bert 0 1:07 arose, Repeat Rows 2 and 8 for pat- fern working to desired length. Fasten off. Phestal Ch 4, skip 7 ch of foundation chain, se in next ch *; repeat from * to * across. Ch 5, turn. Row 2:* Ch 4 more, make bobble as belore. ch 4, then Inserting hook from back io front under eh-1, fastening stitch on next bobble, work sc *, Repeat from * to * across. Ch 5 turn. Rew 3: * Ch 4 more, mak bobble as before, ch 4, then insert- Ing hook from front uncer eh-1 of next bobble, wark sc, 116he first square is made completely sa single unit, From the second quare on. join each new square as ou crochet the last row. Join quares in long rows to use as bor- ers for sheets and towels, Joining o make a corner produces 3 border ora tablecloth or mat Joining squares to form a lange ectangular piece ean pradaice beat ful curtains or even a whole table loth. The chotee is yours! Ch 9, der in ring, eh 9, works 4 dir in ring, retaining last loop of teach; yo and draw through all 5 Tops to complete cluster "repeat From * to * twice more, ending eh 9, ‘dtr in ring, ch 5, work treble (in top of first cluster. For second square (shown in orange), work a8 for frst square until Row 1'is completed. Row 2: * Ch 8, se over next arch, ch 5, work (tr, ch 5, te) im next dir for comer. nS, se in next arch *; repeat from * to * once more. then ch 5, s¢ in next arch, ch 5, now begin joining at car ner as follows: trin next dtr, ch 3 then work de over corer ch:5 of previous (blue) square tbe sure the front of each square faces up), eh 2 Work another tr in same dir of cor ner on new (orange) square, work (ch 8. de over next arch on previous square. ch 2, se tn next arch on new square) three times, ending last repeat with tr worked in next dtr then eh 3, de over eh-5 of corner on previous square, ch 2, tin same dir ‘on new square to complete corner and joining, then ch 5. sl st in top of ir (at first cluster), Fasten off 117 Lt soi oe at wan a si stto form a ring, Row 1: Ch 4 [counts as first dr), work 3 double treble (dtr) in ring, retaining the last Joop of each on hook: yo and draw through all 4 loops at onee (Rest cluster made) Row 2:* Ch 5, 8 a arch, ch 5, work (tr ch 5, tr In next dtr (corner made), eh 5. faver next arch *; repeat from * to * three more limes, endl wh sl st (not se) in tr of last arch. Fasten off ‘The first square is completed, Make third square (orange) 1p same manner as second, Joining ‘below one of the joined pai to form a corner as shown. soi squares in an open rectangle to form a border for tablecloths or mats.Lacy Square The new square (orange) com: pletes the unit atid Is joined along two sides. Make new square Samie as for frst (see previous page) Row 1 is done. Rew 2: Ch 5, Se over next ch-9 arch, ch 5, work. Ute, ch 5. 2) m next dur for corner, ch 5, work (se over next arch, ch 5) twice, Join as follows: tr in next dr ‘ch 3, work de over corner ch-5 of fold (blue) square, de in over corner fof square adjacent to next side Now work along top edge joining the adjacent old square as fl lows: work de in old square (in pho. tograph on right), ch 2 Work another tr in same dtr on new square (photograph a cen: ter left. Work (ch 3, de over next arch on ‘old square, ch 2, se an next LO 7 23,20 288 cone ‘cS on old square, ch 2. tr in same dtr to complete corner and Jolning, then ch 8, s1stin top of t above first chister. Sample shows ‘completed unit with four squares, 108‘These pretty ltde edgings can add elegance to tablecloths. napkins. linen handkerchiefs, or even trim sarments Use fine thread suitable forthe fabric being trimmed. You can work the edging on a chain (as directions below indicate) or attach 4 directly to fabrie that is finished with a row of blanket stiteh (seo age 60) For corner, work (se, picot, se) ver next arch, se im de, 2'se lover next arch, sc in de, 5 se over eh-5 arch, se in de. Ch 5, turn, Work (de, ch 5. de) in third se of 5- se, ch 5, skip 2 sc. se in next se. Ch 1. tum. Work (86, picol. 3 sc} over each ch-5 arch, then work 2 se over ext ch-2 and continue along edge as belore. Shestal Dainty Edgings Row 3: Se in top of de. work (se then eh 3 and st st in third ely from hook for pleot, se) aver next ch arch. * work (se in next de, 2 se ‘over next ch-2) three times, sein next de, se over next ch-2, ch 8, turn to work over stitches just made, skip 8 se. work (de. eb 5. de) in next se, ch 5, skip 3'se, se in next ‘An easier variation Work on a chain with @ multiple of 12, plus 2. Wark Rows 1 and 2 as above. Row 3: Se in top of ch- 8, * work 2 se over next ch-2 arch, ‘work s¢ and picot i next de, work, (2 se over next arch, se in de) three times. Ch 9, turn. Skip next 5 80. 86 in next se. Ch 1, turn. Work (3 s¢. picot) three times over ch-9 arch * repeat from * to *, adjusting place ment as needed, to complete an arch Just before corner, work (se in 2 se, pcot, skip 1 se, s¢ in 2 se) in corner eh; then work (Se In de, 2 se over h-2) twee, sen de. Ch 9. turn to. work motif. Continue to work as before along edge Make a chain with @ multiple of 8. plus 2. Row 1: Se in second {Sh from hook and in each remaining ‘eh across. Ch 3. turn. Row 2: * Work (ch 2, skip 2 sc, de in se) until yyou reach spot for corner, then work ‘ch 5, de in same se as last de * repeat from * to *. Ch I. turn, Ch 1, turn. Work (8 se. picot, 3 se) fer each of the & ch. arches just made. then se in same ch-2 Where last se was worked before turn- ‘ng. se in next de *: repeat from * to * until 2 ch-2 arches remain before next corner. You may need to adjust placement of arched mots, working, ‘more or fewer stitches between them.)Dainty Edgings Amore complex version T WWerk (9 se, plet, 7 se, pot, 3 90) aver ch-9 arch ‘This pattern starts in a chain with a multiple of 21 then work (2 se over civ2 arch, se in de) Wwice, 2 sc plus 2: Work the first 2 rows a on previous page. over neat arch, picot, se In de, 2 se over next arch. sc Row 3: Sc in top of de-3, * 2 se over next ch-2, sc in de, de. Ch 9, turn. Skip 7 se. se in next se. Ch, turn, Work 2.s¢ over eh-2, plcot, sc in de, 2 sc over ch-2, sein de. , picot. 3 se) over eh-9 arch Chr, tum, Skip 7 30, se in next se. Ch 1, turn 8a, Sen center we the 7-86 group made Ch 1 en. Over eh ach just made work (8s fn the previous arch, pcot) three more times, then 3 more se 1. 825 8 5,704 850 on secon halo unfinished arch, work 2 ‘over next chrareh, pieot, sc in de *; repeat fram * to * to next corner At corner, work (8 se, plcot, 2 sc) over ch-5 chain, then sc in de. Ch 9, tur: SI st to last se made on the other side of corner, making a second arch ove the corner. Ch 1, turn. Work (3 se, picol) three times over ch-9 arch, then = S more se, work 2 sc in ch-2 arch. Continue working edging in this manne 420Crocheted Trimming Colorful strips of crochet, worked Jengtinwise, can enliven purchased garments or houschold items. The thickness and texture of the yarn, and the colors chosen for it, ean ‘make trimmings worked in the same directions produce quite different looks. In three colors With color A [pea green}. make a chain with a multiple of 8, plus 2, Row 1: Se in second ch irom hhook and in each remaining ch. Ch 3, turn. Rew 2: Work 2 de in frst so {8 de, counting ch-3), skip 2 se, se In next se, * skip 2 se. work 5 de in next se (shell made) Skip 2 se, se in next se ° Repeat from * to *, ending with 8 de in last se (half shel). Fasten ‘fl, Row 3: Attach color B (yellow) with sl stat top of eh-3 at beginning ff Row 2. Ch I, se in sl st just made, * ch 2, work (de in next stitch, cetaining last loop on hook) five times: yo and draw through all 6 oops on hook (eluster worked on 5 stitches). ch 2, se in de (at center of shell); repeat from * to * across, ending with se in last de of half Shell. Fasten off Row 4: Attach color © (bright pink] to frst se. Ch 1, se in sl st Just made, * work 2 se over next eh 2 arch, work ch 3, se in second ch from hook. hde in’next ch (picot made), work 2 se over next ch-2 arch *; repeat from * to * across, fending with se in last se. Fasten off, ‘Tura work to work oer hall. Work Row 3 then Row 4 just ‘Attach color A to unworked loop. as on first side of trim, Sample of first ch on foundation chain shows completed tricolored Working across foundation chain, trimming. work as for Row 2. Fasten of Shestal 421Crocheted Trimming Atlach B to first A de and ch 1 Holding yarn under center of sirip, * insert hook in open space between de and make a chain (free ch), insert hook between next 2 de and work chain, enclosing de (attached ch). In two colors With color A (shown as pea green), make a chain with a multiple of 3, Row 1: De in sixth ch. from hook, de in next ch, * ch 1 skip I ch. de in next 2 ch *; repeat from * to * across, ending ch 1, skip 1 ch, de in last ch. Fasten off Turn work to work along foun- dation chain. Attach B with sl st in first chain loop below de. Rew 3: Repeat Row 2, ending with se in Ind ch of end loop. Fasten off. 122 Attach color B (turquoise) with, sl st in next to last ch of begin- hing chain. Row 2: Ch 1, se over chain below, ch 3, work 2 de over same chain below. * work (se. ch 3, 2 de} over next ch-I arch *: repe: from * to * across, ending with se in last de, Fasten off, LO eect aes ater next ae and make another attached de *: repeat from * to * across. Sample shows completed trimming,These raised stitches. worked around post of stitch below, are like | the one used for ribbings (see page 41), You can make crossed stitches, cables, and other richly textured patterns. Master the technique and invent your our patterns! Skip se behind post de, work hide in next se, work post de in hde below next se *, skip se behind post de; repeat from * to * across. ending with hde in last 4 se. Ch 1 turn Raised Stitches Ch 1, now work post de around the skipped post de (crossover made), skip the 3 se behind crossover *: repeat from * to * across, ending with hde in last 4 se. 123 Cables Make a chain with multiple of 7. plus 6. Row 1 (right-side row): Hae in third ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Ch 1, turn. Row 2 and all wrong-side rows: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. Row 8: * Work hdc in 4 sc, work post de ‘as follows: yo, insert hook right to left under post of hde below next se. draw up loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops) twice to complete de. Row 5: * Hde in 4 se, skip first post de, and work post de on second post de, Row 7: * Hde in 4 se, work post de in post de below next sc {always skip se behind each post de), hde in next se, post de in post de below next se *.Repeat from * to *, ending with hdc in last 4 sc, Ch 1, turn. Repeat Rows 2 through 7 for pat tern. Sample shows completed pat- tern. Row 5: Hde in 3 se, skip first crossover below, * on next crossover work post tr around first, (underlying) post tr, ch 1, then reach back to previous crossov work post tr aver second post tr, skip 3 sc behind new crossover, hde Raised Stitches Ch 1, reaeh back with hook to work post tr around hde below first of 2 skipped se (crossover made}, skip the 3 se behind crossover, *; repeat from * to * across, ending with hde in last 2 se. Ch 1, turn, LO Beer genes hae in last 2 se. Ch 1, turn. Row 7; Hde in first se. skip 2 hde, work post tr around first post tr of next crossover, ch 1. work post tr over first of 2 skipped hde. skip 3 sc behind crossover, hdc in next se then repeat from * to * on Row 6. ending hde in last 2 se. Work in pat tern as for Rows 4 through 7, keep: ing continuity of diagonal lines formed by raised stitches, Sample shows completed lattice 124 Lattice Make chain with multiple of 4. plus 3. Row 1 (right-side row): Hae in third ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Ch 1, turn. Do not count turning chains as stitch- es. Row 2 and all wrong-side rows: Sc in each hde across. Ch 2. turn, Row 3: * Hde in se, skip 2 se, work a post treble (tr) around hde below next s¢ (to make post tr: yo twice, insert hook right to left to draw up loop. yo to work off loops 2 at a time).Tricolor Raised Stitch Pattern This stitch ts also worked with post de, but the effect is quite different It requires a lot of yarn, but the pat tern is good for making warm winter hats. Turn work and attach color C {purple} and ch 4. Row 3 Folding top of work down and out of way as shown, * work a post tr around the post of unworked color A stitch below [2 rows below) Ch 1 *: repeat from * to * across. Drop yarn. Sample shows back of work. Pick up A and ch 4, turn, (As you pick up colors to use, carry strand between rows loosely along edge of work.) Row 4: * Work post tr around post of color-B tr 2 rows, below (note position of yarn to use Il wrong-side rows) ch 1 from * to * across. Drop A. With B, work (post tr around color-C tr 2 rows below. ch 1) Continue in this manner, alternating colors for each row and always working tr around the post of tr 2 rows below. Remember to draw up yarn correctly on right- and wrong: side rows. Sample shows completed work. 125 Basic pattern With color A (shown as light blue), chain an even number of ch, Row 1 (right-side row); De in fourth ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Drop yarn. Turn work and attach color B (pea green) with sl st to first de. Row 2: Ch 4, * skip next de, inserting hook right to left under post of following de, work tr around the post (post tr made), ch 1, repeat from * to * across. DropTricolor Raised Stitch Pattern Checkerboard With color A, make a chain with multiple of 10, plus 8. Row 1 (right-side row): With A. de in fourth ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Drop A; attach B and ch 3, Row 2: With B, skip first de and count ch-3 as first tr, work post tr around next 4 de, drawing up loops as for wrong-side rows, 77 ork post tr around next 8d as for right-side rows, work post de around next 5 de as for wrong side *: repeat from * to * across. Drop B. With C, ch 3, turn. Row 3: With C. work post tr around color-B post tr, working as for right side over right-side tr {as they now face you) of previous row, and wrong side over wrong-side tr, Drop C. With A, ch 3, turn, Row 4: With A, work post tr round color-C post tr, working as for right side over wrong-sice tr {as they now face you) of previous row, and wrong side over right-side tr. Row 5 and 6: Changing colors, work as for Row 3, 1O Comins te aternate the checkerboard pattern every 3 rows and rotate colors at the end of every row. The sample shows com pleted checkerboard pattern. 126Flower Motif to Appliqué This flower motif requires a bit of patience to make, but that is well worth it when the flower 1s finished. The size of the thread or yarn used determines the size of the motif. A fine cotton thread will yield a deti- cate trim for collars or pockets, heavier yarns produce trims for tablecloths of curtains. Ch 5, turn, Rew 2: * Work (se, ch 3 and si st in third ch from hook for picot, 2 more picots. sc) over ch-4 arch between clusters, ch 5, se in top of next cluster *: repeat from * to * twice more. Fasten off. Cut long strand of green to use as base of two side leaves. Anchor strand and attach yarn from ball to center sl st of 5-sl st group on leaves, ch 1 and draw up loop from under extra strand and work se, enclosing strand. Shestal With yellow, ch 3. Work 9 se in third ch from hook. Join with sl St to first se to form flower center. Fasten off. Row 1: Attach orange to first se: ch 4 (counts as first tr). work (tr in same se, 2 tr in next se). retaining last loop of each; yo and draw through all loops on hook (first cluster made), * eh 4, work 2 tr in each of next 2 se, retaining last loop of each; yo and draw through all loops on hook (another cluster) *: repeat from * to * twice more. Last se is unworked. With green, ch 34, Rew 1: SI st in second ch from hook, working 1 stitch in each remaining ch across. work sc, hde, 2 de, 5 tr, 2 de, hdc, se, 5 sl st, se, hde, 2 de, 5 tr, 2 de, hde, sc, si st. Fasten off. Continue working over strand, working 5 se, hde, 2 de, 5 tr, 2.de, hde, 15 sc, hde, 2 de, fold leaf over (as shown), and work tr by inserting hook between de and tr ‘on other section of leaf to join, 127Flower Motif to Appliqué Work 3 more tr. working only over strand: work next tr by inserting hook between tr and de on other side, then work 2 de, hdc. 4 se only over strand, Now de in third sl st where yarn was attached. 17 \irout working on loose strand, ch 12 for ster, 0% win st sin umworked yellow se of flower Work sl st in each ch back to bottom of stem, 1 N24 2274 ore" loose strana, working 4 sc, hde, 2 de, 5 tt, 15 se, hde; fold down top of leaf, work tr joining between de and tr on other section, work 3 more tr only over strand, work tr joining between trand de, then on only strand, work 2 de, hde, 6 se. sl st in same sl st where yarn was attached. Fasten off. 128 PhestalCircles Transformed into Squares Motifs that started as circles can be transformed into squares by working longer loops or taller stitches at the four points that will become the cor- ners, The square motif can then be casily joined in strips or larger units. The weight of the yarn used determines how delicate the motif will be. ‘The square rose Ina yarn ring (see page 18). ch 4. Rnd 1: Work tr in ring, Continue to add tr until you have 23 for a total of 24. count- ing the ch-4 as the first tr. Join with sl st to top of ch-4. Rnd 2: Ch 5 (first tr and ch), * ‘work tr in next tr ch 1 *. Rnd 4: SI st in first ch of first ch-3 arch, ch 5 (first tr), work 3 Repeat from * to * around. Join with sI st to fourth ch of ch-5. Rad 3: SI st in next ch (last ch of ch-5), ch 1, sc over ch-1 where sl st was Just worked, work (ch 3, sc over next ch-1) five times, ch 6 for cor- ner, * work (se over next ch-1. ch 3) five times. se over next ch-1, ch 6 *; repeat from * to * twice more. SI st in first se to join. Phestal 129 more tr, retaining last loop of each ‘on hook; yo and draw through all loops on hook (first cluster made}, * ch 3, work 4 tr over next arch, retaining last loop of each: yo and draw through all loops (another 4-tr cluster) *: repeat from * to * three more times. ** Ch 3, work (2 tr ch 3, 2 tr) over corner ch-6, ch 3, work (cluster, ch 3) over each arch to next corner *: repeat from * to ** twice more, ch 3, work last corner, ch 3, Join with sl st in top of first cluster.Circles Transformed into Squares Rnd 5: SI st in first ch of next arch, work first cluster as for last rnd, work (ch 3, 4-tr cluster) three times, * ch 4, work (5 tr, ch 5, 5 tr) over corner ch-3 arch, eh 4, work [4-tr cluster, ch 3) three times, work 4-tr cluster * repeat from * to * until fourth corner is completed, then ch 4, join to top of first cluster. Rnd 6: SI'st in first ch of next arch, ‘work first cluster, * work (ch 3, 4-tr cluster) twice more, ch 5. ‘The orange square Work as for previous square until Rnd 2 is completed. Rnd I st in next ch, ch I and se ever first ch-1, ch 3. * Se over next eb-1, ‘ch 3 *: repeat from * to *. Join with sl st to first se. Rad 4: Si st in next ch, ch 7, work (de over next ch-3 arch, ch 4) four times, * work (tr, ch 4. tr) over next arch for corner. work (ch 4, de over next arch) five times. ch 4 *: repeat from * (o * until fourth corner is completed, ch 4, Join with sl st in third ch of a Rnd 5: SI in next 2 ch, ch 8, * skip 1 de, work (tr, ch 4, tr) in next de, ch 4, skip 1 arch, tr over next arch, ch 4, al corner work (5 tr, ch 5, 5) over ch-4 arch, ch 4, skip 1 arch, work tr over next arch, ch 4 *: repeat from * to * until fourth cor- ner is completed, ch 4, join with sl st to fourth ch of eh-8. Phestal 128 882 5 7 20h. ch 3, tr) over next arch. ch 3, trin tr, ch 3, tr in 8 tr, retaining last loop; yo and draw through (cluster), (6 &, ch 8, 5 tr) over eh-5, cluster on 5 tr, ch 3, trin tr, ch 3% repeat from * to * through fourth corner, ch 8, Join to fourth eh of ch-7. Fasten off. 130 AC corner, work (tr, ch 1) in each of 4 tr, tr in last tr of 5-tr group, work (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) over cor- ner ch-5. ch 5, work (tr, ch 1) four times in each of 4 tr, tr in last tr of 5-tr group. ch 5 (corner made). skip ch-5, work 4-tr cluster *: repeat from * to * until fourth corner is completed, then ch 5, join to top of first cluster, Rnd 7: Si st in first ch of next arch, work first cluster, ch 3,* work 4-tr cluster, ch 5, at corner, work (se over next ch-1 between tr, ch 3) three times, sc over eh-1 between last 2 tr. ch 5, se over next ch-5 areh, ch 5, Se over ch-3 arch, ch 5, sc over next ch-5 arch, ch 5, ‘work (sc over next ch-1 between tr, ch 3) three times, sc over eh-1 between last 2 tr. ch 5 (corner made}, work 4-tr cluster, ch 3 * repeat from * to * until fourth corner ts completed, then ch 5, join to top of first cluster, Rnd 8: Si st in first ch of next arch, work first cluster, * ch 5, se over next ch-5 arch, ch work (se aver next ch-3 arch, ch 3) twice, se over next arch, ch 5. se over next ch-5 arch, work (ch 6, work 2 tr over next arch) twice, work [ch 5, se over next arch) twice. work {ch 3, se over hext arch) twice. ch 5. se over next areh, ch 5, work 4-tr cluster *; repeat from to * around, ending last repeat with ch 5, sl st in top of first cluster, Fasten offCircular Insert Motifs can be joined in this method Ch 9 and join to first ch with a to make a circular insert for a table: si st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch cloth center, collars, or neckline 3, de, * ch 4, work tr and de, retain: trims. Make the flowers first, then ing last loop of each; yo and draw join them with crocheted rows at through all loops on hook * inner and outer edges. Rnd 2: * Sc over next ch-4 arch, ch 7, wrap yarn four times ound hook. * ae ee BD Reveat om so seven more times, ch 4. Join to top of de svork treble treble (tt) B30 a toa al os étaining last loop on hook in 7, sc over same arch (petal work 3 more tr (r, retaining last loop made) * of each (5 loops on hook). 131 ShestalCircular Insert Make the desired number of flowers. Join them as follows: Outer edge: Attach yarn to top, Joining stitch on any petal, ch 3, de in top of same petal, * ch 9, sc in top of next petal. work joined tr and Repeat from ¢ to * eight more de (as for Rnd 1) in next petal. times. Join with sl st to first se Fasten off. Yarn over hook six times, insert hook into top of next petal to work quinuplet treble (work off 2 Ioops at a time as usual), Ch 9, yo six times, insert hook into same petal just, used, then into top of any petal on next flower, and draw up loop and complete another quintuplet treble {qtrl: work joined tr and de in top of next petal on new lower *. Repeat from * to * for outer edge, joining last flower to first with qtr, then si st in de at start of edge. Fasten off, Shestal 1O 124 ste: Begveen at joining ff outer ede) and the inner edge leave 1 petal free and attach yarn to top of next petal on inner edge. Work ch 3, de in ‘same petal, * ch 9, work joined tr and de (as for Rnd 1) in next petal, work qtr in next petal, ch 9, work another qtr in same place and join next flower in the first petal after outer-edge joining, ch 9, work joined tr and dc in next petal on new flower *: repeat from * to * around inner edge, joining last flower to frst as before. Fasten off.Rounded Borders ‘These borders work well for lightly ruffled hems as well as for round pieces of fabric. The first border is worked sideways so you can make it as long as you wish. The other piece is worked lengthwise on a founda- tion chain with a predetermined number of stitches. Ch 2, work de in work (2 de, ch 2, 2 de) over next ch-2 arch, ch 2, skip 2 de, de o turning eh, Ch 5. turn. Row 3: first arch, work (2 de, ch 2. 2 de) over next arch, de in next 6 de, eh 2, de in next de Rounded border worked side- ways Make a chain with multiple of 17. Row 1: Work (2 de, ch 2. 2 dc) in ninth eh from hook. de in next 2 ch, work (ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch) twice. Ch 5, turn, Row 2: De in next de. Work (ch 2, de) eight times over ch-5 arch, de on end ch of foun dation ch below. es Ch 1, turn. Rew 4: Work (sc, ch 5. se} over each eh. Ch 2, de in first de of 8-de group, eh 2, skip next 2 arch just made. de, de in next de, ch 2, skip 3 de, work (2 de, eh 2, 2 de) over ch-2 arch, ch 2, de in center ch of eh-5 arch. . 133 hestalRounded Borders Ch 5, turn. Rew 5: Skip fi arch, work (2 de, ch 2, 2 de) over next arch, de in next 2 de, work (ch 2, de in next ce) twice. Ch 5, turn. Repeat Rows 2 through 5 for pattern. Sample shows complet ed border, t Rounded border worked lengthwise 17 Make, chain with multiple of § plus 3. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Ch 5, turn, Row 2: Skip first sc de in next sc, * ch 2, skip 1 se, de in next sc *: repeat from * to * across. Ch 3, turn. Rew 3: Work (de, ch 2) in each arch across, ending de over last arch, de in third ch of same arch. Ch 5, turn, Row 4: Repeat Row 3, but ending de over last arch, ch 2, de in top of eh-3. Ch 1, turn. Row 5: Sc in first de, * se over next sc in third ch of ch-5, Ch 5, turn, Row 6: * Work ch 3, sc in third ch from hook for 12005 8 Peto, oh 2 repeat from * 0 picot se in arch below. ch 2, work (8 de, pieot +. ending with picot and ir in last se. Row 7: Sc Bde, pieot, 3 de, picot. 3 de) over ch-7 areh in first picot, * se in next picot, eh 5 *: repeat from * to * across, ending se in next to last pleot, then se in last picot. Fasten off. Sample shows completed border 134Interlocking Rings This elaborate border is actually easier to work than it looks, The border can be used for curtains and bedspreads as well as for belts and straps. | | | With color A (shown here as pur Join with a sl st in first se. Pull ple) make a yarn ring (see page yarn end to tighten ring into a 18). Draw up a loop and work 30 sc perfect circle. in ring | Ch 2 and work an hde in each se. Join with sl st to top of ch-2. Fasten off | | With color B (shown as orange). Complete first sc row and work make a yarn ring through the hde row as before (steps 2 and color A circle as shown with yarn coming under rim to center and passing out over rim. Work a row of 30 sc, rotating yarn ring as needed to work stitches, 135Interlocking Rings Fasten off B. With A, make yarn ring through circle Complete {just finished, with yarn over rim to center and pa ing out under rim, and work se row as before. ircle with an hde row as before. Fasten S- off, Continue alternating colors and interlocking yarn ring with previous circle as shown for each color as You add circles until you have reached the desired length, Arrange the circles as shown and pin them together to hold them flat and in place for working the border edges. Attach B to upper edge. Rew 1 Sc in each of 4 hde at center top of first ring, * make joining by inserting hook into next hde. th into underlying hde of next circle and draw up loop: yo to complete Joining se, se in next 4 se at top of this new circle *; repeat from * to * across. Ch 1, turn, Row 2: Sc in each se across. Attach A to first se. Row 3: Sc in first 3 sc, * work ch 3, sc in third ch from hook for picot. se in next 3 sc border, *: repeat from * to * across. Fasten off. 1. Bettis werk an crochet these 3 rows of edging on other side of border. Sample shows completed 136 ShestalPatchwork from Scraps You can use up scraps of yarn fol lowing these designs and the granny square on page 101. Use the same type of yarn on any one project. If you are using many colors of seraps, use only one color for the borders to keep the piece unified. ‘Three-color square With color A (white), make yarn ring (page 18). Rew 1: Ch 3, work 2 de in ring, ch 2, work (3 de, ch 2) three times in ring. Join with sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off: attach color B (red) to ch-3. Rew 2: With B. insert hook in space between ch-3 and next de and ch 4, de in space between next 2 de, * work (ch 1, de) 3 times over ch-2 arch (corner), work (ch 1. de in space between next 2 de) twice *: repeat from * to * twice more, work corner, ch 1 Join to third ch of eh-4, Fasten of. Repeat from * to *, ending with sl st in first se. Fasten off. Attach color C (green) to center de at any corner. Rew 3: * Se in center de, ch 3. sc in next de, ch 3, skip next de, s¢ over ch-1 between next 2 de, ch 3, sc in first de at cor- ner, ch 3.* Next strip: Join the first square to the end square on strip, working joining as before. For the second square, join on 2 sides. Work Row 3 on the 2 outer (free) sides. ending with se in first de at corner, ch 3. Then work joining as in step 4. ending at next corner with se in first se ai corner, ch 3. One side is Joined, Make a second square. work S until 3 sides of last row are completed, ending with sc in first de at corner, ch 3. Joining: Sc in cen- ter de at corner, ch 3, sc in next de, ch 1, sc in corresponding arch of previous square, ch 1, skip 1 de on new square, sc over ch-1 between 2 de, ch 1, sc in corresponding arch of previous square, ch 1, sc in first se at corner of new square, ch 3. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Joining is made on 2 center loops along side, Make a strip of joined squares, then begin the second strip. 137 ShestalPatchwork from Scraps Now repeat joining as in step 4 to join next edge. Join with sl st to first se to complete, You can fill in the large open: ings at the corners to make the piece more stable. Attach A to a free ch-3 arch in the opening and ch 3 then retaining the last loop of each stitch, work a tr over each free arch around the opening (8 loops on. hook} Four-color variation Work as for previous 3-color square until Row 2 is done, working with yellow, then pink. Row 3: Attach C (green) to center de at any corner. Ch 1, work (sc, ch 1, sc) in first de, then se over each arch and in each stiteh, working (se, ch 1, se) in center de at corners. SI st in first se. Shestal Yo and draw through all loops ‘on hook, Fasten off. Fill in all the openings where four squares come together, LO ere ee es coreet) ont eves ch-1.* ch 3. skip 2 sts, sc in next st *; repeat from * to * around, ending ch 3, sl st in first sc (4 arches on each side}. Fasten off. Work second square until Row 41s worked along 3 sides. Continue Row 4, joining as follows: * ch 1, se in corresponding arch of first square, ch 1, skip 2 sts. se in next st *; repeat from * to * across last side. SI st to first sc. Join all adjacent sides in this way as you add squares. Sample shows completed unit 138A Abbreviations key. 8 Afghan (Tunisian) hooks. 6. 7 Afghan (Tunisian) stitches. 27-28 Alghan lace, 30 ‘on bias, 30 inereasing in, 57-58 stockinette stitch, 29 tweed stiteh, 29 variations, 29-30 Alternating slip stiteh, 88 Applique (flower moti), 127-128 Arched border. 110 B Background patterns, 115-116 Backstiteh, 87, 103, Ball button, 106 Basie stitehes, 11-16 double crochet. See Double cro- chet (cle) half double crochet (hide), 14, 16, 19, 25, 108) single crochet. See Single crochet (se) slip stitches (s1 st), 13, 87, 88 treble (tr). 16. 19. 26 Beads, 107-108 Beginning crocheting, 9-10 Belgian lace, 55-56 Bobbins. 6 Borders. 109-110. See also Edgings: Trimming arched border, 110 centerpiece border, 114 clover border. 109 directly onto fabric, 114 easy ribbing in se, 42 filet crochet corners, 45-48 lace borders, 39-40 mock ribbing with post stitches, 42 picot border, 110 in post de, 41 in post se, 42 ribbed borders, 41-42 ribbon, 113-114 rickrack trim, 89-90 rounded borders, 133-134 in rows, 41-42 simple, fast, 109 Braided stiteh, 83-84 Bridge net stitch. 34 Broomstick lace, 65-66 Buttonholes, 75-76, 105 Buttons, 106 c Cable stitches, 123-124 Centerpiece border, 114 Shestal Index Center ring methods. 17-18 Chains. See also Simple chain (ch) adding extra, 16 chain Stitch embroidery. 104 double chain, 10 double chain cord, 86 se and chain, 87 turning. 16 Checkerboard patterns, 72, 126 Circles, 35 circular patterns, 97-98 transformed into squares, 129-130 variation, 35 Cireular insert, 131-132 Clover border, 109) Clover motif lace. 53-54 Cluster edging, 38 Cluster stitch. 78 Column stitches, 77-78 Cords, 85-86 Cross stitch, 103 D Dainty edgings, 119-120 Decreasing, 23. Several stiches, 24 single decreases. 23, 25 Diamond background patterns, 115-116 Diamond net stiteh, 33, 108 Difficulty ratings, 8 Directions, overview. 8 Double chain, 10 Double erachet (de). 15 decreasing, 25 Jacquard pattern, 64 rounds, 19 squares in, 20 three-dimensional stitch, 99 turning chains. 16 Doubled chain cord with 2 colors, 86 Double treble, 16 E Easy ribbing in se. 42 Edgings, 37-38. See also Borders: ‘Trimming cluster edging, 38 dainty edgings, 119-120, reverse single crochet, 37-38 scalloped edging, 38 twisted edging, 38 worked on fabric, 59-60 Embroidering over crochet, 103-104 F Festoons, 39-40 Filet crochet corners, 45-48 139 seams, 88 square in de, 20 Flat button, 106 Flower hexagon, 102 Flower motif appliqué), 127-128 Flower pattern (loom-made), 95-96 Four-color patchwork, 137-138 Fringed edging. 90 Fur stitches, 73-74 G Geometric shapes, 35-36, 101-102. See also specific shapes Granny square, 101 H Hairpin lace, 43-44 joining strips/embroidery, 51 lacy trims/joining, 52 Hairpin lace tool, 6, 7, 43 Half double crochet (hde), 14 decreasing, 25 round. 19 turning chains, 16 variations, 14 working beads. 108 Hexagonal net stitch, 33 Hexagons, 36, 102 Holding hook/yarn, 7 Hooks holding. 7 types. 6 Horizontal pineapple, 100 z Increasing. 21-22 in Afghan stitch, 57-58 multiple increases, 22 in net stitch, 32 single increases (inc), 21 Inserts, 91-92, 131-132 Interlocking rings, 135-136 Irish lace motifs, 61-62, 69-70, 81-82 background patterns, 115-116 diamond patterns, 115-116 eight petal flower, 81-82 ancelot leaf, 62 star flower, 69-70 three-layered Nlower, 61 J Jacquard patterns. 63-64 two-color, in de, 64 two-color, in sc, 63 Joining squares, 79-80 L Lace. See also Hairpin lace