Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY THE Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40 – Size 10

1 ball each White, Shaded Lt. Pinks and Nile Green or

THE Famous “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40 – Size 10

1 ball each Silver Spangle, Pink Spangle or Chartreuse Spangle or colors of your choice

Steel Crochet Hook No. 7

Approximate size: 12 inches in diameter for “PURITAN”; 14 inches in diameter for “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED

With Pink or Pink Spangle chain (ch) 6, join to form a ring, ch 1, * single crochet (sc) in ring, ch 3. repeat from * 7 times, join in 1st sc.

2nd ROUND: Slip stitch (sl st) into loop, sc in same loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 3, join.

3rd ROUND: Sl st into next loop, ch 1, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in same loop, * ch 4, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join in 1st sc.

4th ROUND: Sl st into loop, ch 5, double crochet (dc), ch 2, 1 dc in same loop, * ch 2, sc in next loop, ch 2, 3 dc with ch 2 between each dc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.

5th ROUND: Attach Green or Chartreuse Spangle in next sc, ch 7, skip next dc, sc in next dc, * ch 4, dc in next sc, ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc, repeat from * 6 times, ch 4, join in 3rd st of ch.

6th ROUND: Ch 4, 2 treble crochet (tr c), ch 3, 3 tr c in same space, * ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c in next dc, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

7th ROUND: Skip next 2 loops, attach White or Silver Spangle in next loop, ch 7, tr c in same loop, * ch 6, sc in loop between next 2 tr c groups, ch 6, skip next loop, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join in 4th st of ch.

8th ROUND: Sl st into loop, ch 4, 2 tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c in same loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.

9th ROUND: Sl st to next dc, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, * ch 3 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c in center tr c of next tr c group, ch 3, skip next loop, tr c in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c in center tr c of next tr c group, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.

10th ROUND: Sl st to next tr c, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, * ch 3, skip next tr c, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c in center tr c of next tr c group, ch 3, 3 tr c in center tr c of next 3 tr c group, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.

11th ROUND: Sl st to next tr c, ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, * ch 3, skip next tr c, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c in center tr c of next tr c group, ch 1, 3 tr c in center tr c of next tr c group, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join with an sc.

12th ROUND: Ch 1, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc over same sc, ** ch 5, skip next 3 tr c, tr c in next tr c, * ch 3, tr c in next tr c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc over next ch 1 space, repeat from ** all around, join with a tr c.

13th ROUND: Ch 1, 4 sc over tr c, ** 4 sc in next loop, * 3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, 4 sc in next loop, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 1st sc.

14th ROUND: Working in back loop of sts throughout, ch 1, sc in same space, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, ** skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next loop, * 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, do not join. Place a marker at the beginning of each round.

15th ROUND: Ch 1, sc in same space, sc in next sc, ** skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next loop, * 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond.

16th ROUND: Ch 1, sc in same space, ** skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, * 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

17th ROUND: Skip next sc, attach Pink or Pink Spangle in next sc, sc in same space, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, ** 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, * 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sc, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, do not join.

Continue working in same manner having 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in each loop and 1 more sc on each side of each point. Work 3 more rounds Pink or Pink Spangle and 4 rounds Green or Chartreuse Spangle, join, cut thread.

Doily measures 15 1/2 inches in diameter (excluding ruffle)

J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN,” Art. A. 64: 2 balls of No. 1 White, No. 61 Ecru or No. 42 Cream.

Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.

Ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd: Ch 4, tr in ring, (ch 5, 2 tr in ring) 7 times; ch 1, tr in top of ch-4 (last loop).

2nd rnd: Ch 3, in loop make 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc; in each loop make 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc. Join to top of ch-3.

3rd rnd: Sl st to loop, ch 1, 3 sc in loop, (ch 7, 3 sc in loop) 7 times; ch 2, d tr in first sc.

4th rnd: Ch 5, in loop make (tr, ch 1) 3 times and tr; * ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in sc, ch 2, in loop make (tr, ch 1) 4 times and tr. Repeat from *. Join to 4th ch of ch-5.

5th rnd: Sl st in sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, 4 dc in each ch-1 sp. Join.

6th rnd: Ch 3, dc in 6 dc, * 2 dc in dc, ch 2 (vein), 2 dc in dc (1 dc inc both sides of vein), dc in 5 dc, holding back on hook last loop of dc’s, dc in 4 dc, thread over, draw through all loops on hook (cl), dc in 5 dc. Repeat from *, end 2-dc cl over last 2 sts. Join to first dc.

7th rnd: Ch 3, dc in 6 dc, * 2 dc in dc, ch 2, 2 dc in dc, dc in 5 dc, cl over 3 sts, dc in 5 dc. Repeat from *, end 2-dc cl. Join to dc.

8th rnd: Ch 4, tr in sl st, * 2 dc in dc, dc in 5 dc, 2 dc in dc, ch 2, 2 dc in dc, dc in 5 dc, 2 dc in dc, 2 tr in cl. Repeat from *, end 2 dc in last dc. Join.

9th rnd: Ch 5, * tr in tr, dc in 8 dc, 2 dc in dc, ch 2, 2 dc in dc, dc in 8 dc, tr in tr, ch 1. Repeat from *, end dc in last dc. Join to 4th ch.

10th rnd: Ch 4, tr in sl st, * ch 2, 2 tr in tr, dc in 9 dc, 2 dc in dc, ch 2, 2 dc in dc, dc in 9 dc, 2 tr in tr. Repeat from *, end as before. Join.

11th rnd: Ch 4, tr in tr, * ch 3, tr in 2 tr, ch 2, cl over 3 dc, dc in 7 dc, 2 dc in dc, ch 2, 2.dc in dc, dc in 7 dc, cl over 3 dc, ch 2, tr in 2 tr. Repeat from *, end ch 2. Join.

12th rnd: Ch 4, tr in tr, * ch 4, tr in 2 tr, ch 3, cl over 3 leaf sts; increasing at vein as before, dc to last 3 sts of leaf, cl over 3 sts, ch 3, tr in 2 tr. Repeat from *. Join.

13th rnd: Work as for 12th rnd, making ch 5 between tr groups and ch 4 each side of leaf.

14th rnd: Ch 4, tr in tr, * ch 5, sc in loop, ch 5, tr in 2 tr, ch 5, work across leaf as on 12th rnd, ch 5, tr in 2 tr. Repeat from *. Join.

15th rnd: Ch 4, tr in tr, * (ch 6, sc in loop) twice; ch 6, tr in 2 tr, ch 5, cl over 4 leaf sts, dc in 6 dc, cl over 4 leaf sts, ch 5, tr in 2 tr. Repeat from *. Join.

16th rnd: Ch 4, tr in tr, * (ch 5, sc in loop, ch 5, dc in sc) twice; ch 5, sc in loop, ch 5, tr in 2 tr, ch 5, cl over 3 leaf sts, dc in 2 dc, cl over 3 leaf sts, ch 5, tr in 2 tr. Repeat from *. Join.

17th rnd: Ch 4, tr in tr, * (ch 6, sc in loop) 6 times; ch 6, tr in 2 tr, ch 5, cl over leaf sts, ch 5, tr in 2 tr. Repeat from *. Join.

18th rnd: Ch 4, tr in tr, * (ch 6, sc in loop) 7 times; ch 6, tr in 4 tr. Repeat from *. Join.

19th rnd: Ch 4, tr in tr, * (ch 6, sc in loop) 8 times; ch 6, cl over 4 tr. Repeat from *, end cl over last 2 tr. Join to first tr.

20th and 21st rnds: Sl st in 2 ch, * sc in loop, ch 6. Repeat from *. Join to sc.

22nd rnd: Sl st in 2 ch, * sc in loop; tr, 2 dc and tr in sc. Repeat from *. Join.

23rd rnd: Sl st in tr, ch 3, dc in 3 sts, * skip sc, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from *. Join.

RUFFLE … 1st rnd: Sc in sl st, (ch 6, sc in dc) 4 times; * skip 1 dc, (ch 6, sc in dc) 5 times. Repeat from *, end ch 3, dc in sc.

2nd and 3rd rnds: Make ch-6 loops, end as before.

4th to 8th rnds: Make 2 rnds of ch-7 loops, (end ch 3, tr in sc); then 2 rnds of ch-8 loops (end ch 4, tr in sc); 1 rnd of ch-9 loops (end ch 4, d tr in sc).

9th rnd: Make ch-9 loops. Break off. Starch lightly and press.

J. & P. COATS “BIG BALL” BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. A. 104,

Size 20: 3 balls of No. 1 White, No. 61 Ecru or No. 42 Cream; or

CLARK’S “BIG BALL” MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. B. 34, Size 20: 2 balls of No. 1 White, No. 61 Ecru or No. 42 Cream; or

CLARK’S “BIG BALL” MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. B. 345, Size 20: 2 balls of White or Ecru.

Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 9.

Doily measures 19 inches in diameter (including ruffle).

Starting at center, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring. Join to top of ch-3.

2nd rnd: Ch 3, in joining make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (starting shell made); ch 1, (skip next dc, in next dc make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc- another shell made; ch 1) 7 times. Join as before.

3rd rnd: Sl st in next dc, in next shell sp make sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (starting shell over shell made); ch 3, (shell in next shell sp-another shell over shell made; ch 3) 7 times. Join.

4th rnd: (Shell over shell as on 3rd rnd, ch 5) 8 times. Join.

5th rnd: (Shell over shell, ch 7) 8 times. Join.

6th rnd: (Shell over shell, ch 2, 2 dc in same shell sp – leaf started; ch 9) 8 times. Join.

NOTE: Hereafter work the directions as given 8 times on each rnd, then join rnd, unless otherwise stated.

7th rnd: Shell over shell, ch 1, shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 9.

8th rnd: Shell over shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 7.

9th rnd: Shell over shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc (shell over 2 dc made); ch 1, shell over shell, ch 5.

10th rnd: (Shell over shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice; shell over shell, ch 3.

11th rnd: (Shell over shell, ch 1, shell over 2 dc, ch 1) twice; shell over shell, ch 1.

12th rnd: Shell over shell around.

13th rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 1, shell over shell, ch 1, (shell over shell) twice.

14th rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 3, shell over shell, ch 3, (shell over shell) twice.

15th rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 5, shell over shell, ch 5, (shell over shell) twice.

16th rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 7, shell over shell, ch 7, (shell over shell) twice.

17th rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 9, shell over shell, ch 9, (shell over shell) twice.

18th rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 9, shell over shell, ch 2, 2 dc in same shell sp, ch 9, (shell over shell) twice.

19th rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 7, shell over shell, ch 1, shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 7, (shell over shell) twice; ch 1.

20th rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 5, shell over shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next sp, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 5, (shell over shell) twice; ch 1, 2 dc in next sp, ch 1.

21st rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 3, shell over shell, ch 1, shell over 2 dc, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 3, (shell over shell) twice; shell over 2 dc.

22nd rnd: (Shell over shell) twice; (ch 1, shell over shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next sp) twice; ch 1, shell over shell, ch 1, (shell over shell) 3 times.

23rd rnd: (Shell over shell) 3 times; shell over 2 dc, shell over shell, shell over 2 dc, (shell over shell) 4 times.

24th rnd: Repeat 12th rnd.

25th rnd: (Shell over shell) 9 times; ch 1, shell over shell, ch 1.

26th rnd: (Shell over shell) 9 times; ch 3, shell over shell, ch 3.

27th rnd: Shell over shell, ch 1, sc in next shell sp, ch 1, (shell over shell) 3 times; ch 2, 2 dc in last shell sp used, (shell over shell) twice; ch 1, sc in next shell sp, ch 1, (shell over shell, ch 5) twice.

28th rnd: (Shell over shell) 4 times; ch 1, shell in next sp, (shell over shell) 3 times; ch 7, shell over shell, ch 7.

29th rnd: Shell over shell, ch 1, sc in next shell sp, ch 1, (shell over shell) twice; 2 dc in next sp, (shell over shell) twice; ch 1, sc in next shell sp, ch 1, (shell over shell, ch 9) twice.

RUFFLE

1st rnd: Shell over shell, ch 5, in next 3 sps make (dc, ch 5) twice; between shells make (dc, ch 5) twice; in next shell sp make (dc, ch 5) twice; before and after next 2-dc group make (dc, ch 5) twice; in next sp make (dc, ch 5) twice; between the shells make (dc, ch 5) twice; in next 3 sps make (dc, ch 5) twice; shell over shell, ch 9, shell over shell, ch 2, 2 dc in same shell sp, ch 9.

2nd rnd: Shell over shell, ch 5 (dc in next sp, ch 5) 25 times; shell over shell, ch 7, shell over shell, ch 1, shell in next sp, ch 7.

3rd rnd: Shell over shell, ch 5, (dc in next sp, ch 5) 26 times; shell over shell, ch 5, shell over shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next sp, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 5.

4th rnd: Shell over shell, ch 5, (dc in next sp, ch 5) 27 times; shell over shell, ch 3, shell over shell, ch 1, shell over next 2 dc, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 3.

5th rnd: Shell over shell, ch 6, (dc in next sp, ch 6) 28 times; (shell over shell, ch 1) 4 times.

6th rnd: Shell over shell, ch 6, (dc in next sp, ch 6) 29 times; shell over shell, ch 1, sc in next shell sp, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 2, 2 dc in same shell sp, ch 1, sc in next shell sp, ch 1.

7th rnd: Shell over shell, ch 6, (dc in next sp, ch 6) 30 times; shell over shell, ch 1, sc in next shell sp, ch 5, sc in next sp, ch 1.

8th rnd: Shell over shell, * ch 6, (dc in next sp, ch 6) 31 times; shell over shell, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 3, 2 dc in next shell sp, ch 8, drop loop off hook, insert hook in last shell sp made and draw dropped loop through, ch 1 tightly, 9 sc in loop just formed, sl st in first ch of the ch-8, ch 1, 2 dc in same shell sp as last 2 dc where made. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in top of first ch-3 and in next dc; ch 8, complete a 9-sc loop as before, sl st in first shell sp. Break off and fasten. Starch lightly and press.

Doily measures 12 3/4 inches in diameter (excluding ruffle).

J. & P. COATS “BIG BALL” BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. A. 104, Size 30: 3 balls of any color;

or CLARK’S “BIG BALL” MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. B. 34, Size 30: 2 balls of No. 1 White, No. 61 Ecru or No. 42 Cream;

or 3 balls of any color;

or CLARK’S “BIG BALL” MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. B. 345, Size 30: 1 ball of White or Ecru.

Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Starting at center, ch 10. Join with si st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 24 sc in ring. Join to first sc.

2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, (ch 9, skip next sc, sc in next sc) 11 times; ch 9. Join as before.

3rd rnd: Sl st in next loop; 9 sc in each loop around. Join.

4th rnd: Sl st to center sc of next loop, sc in same sc, (ch 9, sc in center sc of next loop) 11 times; ch 9. Join.

Next 3 rnds: Repeat 3rd, 4th and 3rd rnds.

8th rnd: Sc in joining, ch 11, * sc in first sc of next loop, ch 11. Repeat from * around. Join.

9th rnd: Sl st in next loop, 11 sc in each loop around. Join.

10th rnd: Ch 5, holding back on hook the last loop of each st, 2 d tr in joining, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); ch 3, 3-d tr cluster in same place, * ch 7, skip next 4 sc, sc in next sc, ch 7, skip next 5 sc, in first sc of next loop make 3-d tr cluster, ch 3 and 3-d tr cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7. Join to tip of first cluster.

11th rnd: Ch 5, 2-d tr cluster in joining (starting cluster over cluster made); * ch 5, 3-d tr cluster in tip of next cluster (cluster, over cluster made); (ch 7, Sc in next loop) twice; ch 7, cluster over cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7. Join as before.

12th rnd: Starting cluster over cluster, * ch 7, cluster over cluster, ch 9, skip next loop, sc in next loop, ch 9, cluster over cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 9. Join.

13th rnd: Work as for 11th rnd, making ch-7 (instead of ch-5) sps between clusters.

14th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, * ch 9, sc in tip of next cluster, ch 15, sc in tip of next cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 15. Join to first sc.

15th rnd: Sl st in next loop, make 11 sc in each ch-9 loop and 17 sc in each ch-15 loop around. Join as before.

16th rnd: Sc in joining, ch 9, sc in first sc of next loop, * ch 9, sc in center sc of same loop, (ch 9, sc in first sc of next loop) twice. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 9. Join.

Next 2 rnds: Repeat 9th and 8th rnds.

19th rnd: Sl st in next loop, 13 sc in each loop around. Join, break off and fasten.

20th rnd: Attach thread to first sc of last loop made; working as on 10th rnd, in same sc make 2-d tr cluster, ch 5 and 3-d tr cluster; * ch 7, sc in center sc of same loop, (ch 9, sc in center sc of next loop) twice; ch 7, in first sc of next loop make 3-d tr cluster, ch 5 and 3-d tr cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7. Join to tip of first cluster.

21st rnd: Starting cluster over cluster, * ch 7, cluster over cluster, ch 7, sc in next loop, (ch 9, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 7, cluster over cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7. Join as before.

22nd rnd: * (Cluster over cluster as on 21st rnd, ch 9) twice; skip next loop, sc in next loop, (ch 9, sc in next loop) twice; ch 9. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 9. Join.

23rd rnd: * (Cluster over cluster, ch 11) twice; skip next loop, sc in next loop, ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 11. Repeat from * around. Join.

24th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, * ch 11, sc in tip of next cluster, ch 11, skip next loop, in center ch of next loop make 3-d tr cluster, ch 5 and 3-d tr cluster; ch 11, sc in tip of next cluster. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 11. Join to first sc.

25th rnd: Sl st in next loop, make 13 sc in each ch-11 loop and 5 sc in each ch-5 loop around. Join as before.

26th rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, (ch 11, sc in first sc of next loop) twice; * ch 5, sc in first sc of next loop, (ch 11, sc in first sc of next loop) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join.

Next 3 rnds: Repeat 25th, 26th and 25th rnds.

RUFFLE … 1st rnd: Ch 5, 2-d tr cluster in joining, * ch 9, skip next 2 sc, 3-d tr cluster in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 9. Join to tip of first cluster.

Next 5 rnds: Starting cluster over cluster as before, ch 9, * cluster over cluster, ch 9. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

7th rnd: * Cluster over cluster made on previous rnd, (ch 5, 2-d tr cluster in tip of cluster just made) twice. Repeat from * around. Join last cluster to tip of first cluster. Break off and fasten. Starch lightly and press.