Granny afghan squares crocheted of knitting worsted in a riot of colors and bordered with white are sewn together for a pair of shortalls. Waistline adjusts with a drawstring chain.

SIZES: Directions for small size (8-10). Any changes for medium size (12-14 are in parentheses. NOTE: Crochet hook and gauge determine size.

Body Waist Size: 23″-24″ (25-1/2″- 27″).

MATERIALS: Knitting worsted, 6 ozs., white, main color (MC); about 10 (12) ozs. of desired colors.
For size 8-10: Crochet hook size G or 6.
For size 12-14: Crochet hook size I or 8.
Two buttons.

GAUGE: Each square = 4-1/2″ (size G hook); 5″ (size I hook).

SHORTALLS: SQUARES (make 31): With any desired color, ch 4, join with a sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), make 2 dc in ring, ch 1, * 3 dc in ring, ch 1, repeat from * twice, join last ch 1 to top of ch 3 with a sl st (4 groups of 3 dc in rnd). End off.
Rnd 2: Join another color in a ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, repeat from * twice, 3 dc in same sp with first 3 dc, ch 2, join with a sl st to top of ch 3. End off.
Rnd 3: Join another color in a ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, repeat from * around, end 3 dc in same sp. with first 3 dc, ch 2, join with a sl st to top of ch 3. End off; join MC in a ch-2 sp.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, work from * on rnd 3, having 2 groups of 3 dc between comers. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. End off.

JOINING: Leg: From right side with MC, weave 5 squares tog forming a ring. Check gauge; strip should measure 22-1/2″ (25″) around. Make 2nd leg in same manner. Weave two groups of 3 dc on each leg tog, forming crotch.

Body: Weave 9 squares tog forming a ring. Weave this ring to top of legs. Weave 8 squares tog forming a ring. Weave this ring to top of the 9-square ring, easing in lower ring.

Bib: Weave 4 squares tog, forming a square.

Waistband: From right side, join MC in any st on upper edge of body. Sc in each dc around. Join with a sl st in first sc.
Next Rnd (beading): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), * ch 1, sk next sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in top of ch 3. End off. Weave bib to beading above upper center front 2 squares. From right side, join MC in lower left front edge of bib, ch 3, 2 dc in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, * 3 dc in next sp, ch 1, repeat from * around bib, working 2 groups of 3 dc in each upper corner of bib. End off. Join side edges of row to upper edge of beading. With MC, work same edging around lower edge of each leg.

CORD: With MC, work ch 60″. End off. Weave cord through beading at waistline. Tie ends at center front.

STRAPS (make 2): With MC, ch 25″ or desired strap length. Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, 5 dc in last ch; working on other side of ch, work dc in sp between each dc across. End off.

FINISHING: Steam-press pieces lightly. Sew one end of each strap to upper corners of bib; cross straps and sew to back waistline on each side of center two squares. Sew a button to front end of each strap.

McCall’s Step-By-Step Crochet Lesson for Beginners, 1971

Embroidered vest tops wide-flaring pants, for at-home elegance. Pants, worked in single and double crochet, are lined. The single crochet vest is embroidered with chained feather stitch, straight stitch, French knots, couching, lazy daisy stitch, and cable stitch.

SIZES: 10 to 16 (see pattern for body measurements)

PANTS: SIZES: Directions for size 10. Changes for sizes 12, 14 and 16 are in parentheses.
Body Waist: 24″ (25-1/2 -27″-29″).
Blocked Waist Size (closed): 25″ (26″-28″-30″).
Blocked Hip Size: 36″ (38″-40″- 42″).

MATERIALS: Wintuk sport yarn, 2 ply, 12 (13-14-15) 2-oz. skeins camel. Aluminum crochet hook size E. One 1/2″ button. One large hook and eye. 7″ skirt zipper. One yard 1/2″ elastic. 2-1/2 yards lining material. Matching sewing thread.

GAUGE: 5 sts=1″; 4 rows=1″.

PANTS: RIGHT BACK: Beg at upper edge, ch 9.
First Short Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
2nd Short Row: Sc in each of 7 sc, 3 sc in last sc–10 sc. Ch 22 (24-26-28). Turn.
Next Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 20 (22-24-26) ch, sc in each sc across-31 (33-35-37) sc. Ch 1, turn.

Pattern: Row 1 (wrong side): Sc in first sc, * dc in next sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * across–31 (33- 35-37) sts. Mark end of this row for center back. (Note: Mark this row for right side on left back.) Turn. Check gauge; last row should measure 6″ (6-1/2″-7″-7-1/2′) wide.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), sk first sc, * sc in next dc, dc in next sc, repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in first dc, * dc in next sc, sc in next dc, repeat from across–31 (33-35-37) sts. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in first sc (inc made), * sc in next dc, dc in next sc, repeat from * across, end 2 dc in last sc (inc made). Turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, sk first dc, * sc in next dc, dc in next sc, repeat from * across, end sc in next dc, sc in top of ch 3–33 (35-37-39) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Sc in first sc, * dc in next sc, sc in next dc, repeat from * across, end dc in last sc, sc in top of ch 3.
Rows 7-21: (Repeat rows 4-6) 5 times, end center back edge-43 (45-47-49) sts. Turn.
Row 22: Ch 3, dc in first sc (inc made), * sc in next dc, dc in next sc, repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 23: Sc in first dc, work in pat across, end sc in last dc, sc in top of ch 3. Turn.
Row 24: Ch 3, sc in first sc (inc made), dc in next sc, sc in next dc, repeat from * across, end dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (Note: I am not sure where the * is–this is exactly as written in the book.)
Row 25: Sc in first dc, dc in next sc, work in pat across, end dc in last sc, sc in top of ch 3-45 (47-49- 51) sts. Turn. Repeat rows (22-25) 5 (5-6-6) times–55 (57-61-63) sts. If necessary, work even until piece measures 11-1/2″ (12″-13″13-1/2″) from start, end center back edge. Ch 6 (6-6-8) for crotch, turn.

Crotch Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, (dc in next ch, sc in next ch) 2 (2-2-3) times, work in pat across–60 (62-66-70) sts. Mark each side of last row for start of leg.

Leg: Work even until leg measures 7″ from marker, end center back edge. Ch 1, turn.
Shape Leg: Row 1: Sc in first dc, work in pat across, end 2 dc in last sc (inc made). Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, sk first dc, sc in next dc, work in pat across, end dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in first dc, work in pat across, end sc and dc in top of ch 3 (inc made). Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Sc in first dc, work in pat across, end dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat these 4 rows 8 times – 78 (80-84-88) sts. Work even until piece measures 26-1/2″ (27″-27-1/2″-28″) from marker or 1″ less (stretch allowance) than desired leg length.

Side Edging: From right side, work 1 row sc on each side edge, including crotch, being careful to keep work flat.

LEFT BACK: Work as for right back, noting changes. Work side edgings, being careful to have piece reverse of right back.

LEFT FRONT: Work as for right back, having end of first pat row at center front, until 25th row is completed–45 (47-49-51) sts. Repeat rows (22-25) 4 (4-5-5) times–53 (55-59-61) sts. If necessary, work even until piece measures 10-1/2″ (11″-12″-12-1/2″) from start, end center front edge. Ch 6 (6-6-8) for crotch, turn.
Next Row: Work as for crotch row of right back–58 (60-64-68) sts. Mark each side of last row for start of leg.

Leg: Work evenly until leg measures 6″ from marker, end center front edge. Ch 1, turn.
Shape Leg: Rows 1-4: Work as for right back. Repeat these 4 rows 9 times–78 (80-84-88) sts. Complete as for right back. Work side edgings.

RIGHT FRONT: Work as for left front, mark first pat row for right side. Work side edgings.

FINISHING: Steam-press pieces. Using pieces for pattern, cut lining, allowing 1/2″ on all edges for seams and 1″ on each piece at waistline for darts. Weave center front seam to crotch markers. Leaving 7″ opening at upper edge, weave center back seam to crotch. Weave side and leg seams. From right side, work 1 rnd sc around lower edge of each leg.

Waistband: From right side, beg at left side of opening, work 1 row sc around waistline, ch 10 for over- lap. Turn.
Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch and st across. Ch 1, turn each row.
Rows 3-5: Sc in each sc across. At end of last row, do not turn, sc in edge of each of 5 rows. Ch 1, turn.
Buttonloop: Sc in first sc, ch 5, sk next 3 sc, sc in next sc, turn, sl st in each of 5 ch, sl st in sc. End off.
Casing: Work casing on inside of waistband. Cut elastic 1″ longer than waist measurement; insert in casing. Sew ends securely. Sew zipper in opening below waistband.
Assemble lining. Insert lining, hem lining to lower edge of waistband. Hem lining 1″ shorter than legs. Fasten overlap with a hook and eye. Sew button inside waistband under buttonloop. Steam-press lightly on wrong side.

VEST: SIZES: Directions for size 10. Changes for sizes 12, 14 and 16 are in parentheses.
Body Bust Size: 32-1/2″ (34″-36″-38″).
Blocked Bust Size: 34″, (36″-38″-40″).

MATERIALS: Wintuk sport yarn, 2 ply, 4 (4-5-5) 2-oz. skeins violet, main color (MC). Alum. hook size H.
For Embroidery: 1 skein camel (A) and 1/2 oz. each of red (B) and white (C). Tapestry needle No. 18.

GAUGE: 4 sc = 1″; 9 rows = 2″.

To Bind Off: At beg of a row, ch 1, sl st loosely across specified sts; at end of a row, leave specified sts unworked.
To Dec 1 St: At beg of a row, ch 1, loosely pull up a lp in each of 2 sts, yo and through 3 lps on hook; at end of a row, pull up a lp in each of last 2 sts, yo and through 3 lps on hook. To Inc 1 St: Work 2 sc in same sc.

VEST: BACK: Beg at lower edge with MC, ch 69 (73-77-81).
Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 68 (72-76-80) sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn each row. Repeat this row until piece measures 15-1/2″ (15-1/2″- 16″-16″) from start or desired length to underarm. Check gauge; piece is 17″ (18″-19″-20″) wide.

Shape Armholes: Bind off (see To Bind Off above) 4 sts each side of next row. Dec 1 St (see To Dec 1 St above) each side every row 3 (4-5-5) times–54 (56-58-62) sc. Work even until armholes measure 7″ (7-1/2″-8-”-8-1/12″) above first bound-off sts.

Shape Neck and Shoulders: Bind off first 4 sts, ch 1, sc in each of next 14 (15-16-17) sc, drop yarn; with another strand of MC, make lp on hook, sk next 18 (18-18-20) sc, sc in next sc, sc in each of next 13 (14-15-16) sc–14 (15-16-17) sc each side. Working on both sides at once, dec 1 St at each neck edge every other row twice; at the same time, bind off 3 sts at each armhole edge every row 3 times. End off.

LEFT FRONT: Beg at lower edge, with MC, ch 23 (25-25-27).
Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 22 (24-24-26) sc. Ch 1, turn each row. Mark end of first row for center edge. (On right front, mark beg of first row for center edge.) Work in sc, inc 1 St (see To Inc 1 St above) at front edge every row 12 (12-14-14) times – 34 (36-38-40) sc. Check gauge; last row should measure 8-1/2″ (9″-9-1/2″-10″) wide. Work even until piece measures 15-1/2″ (15-1/2″-16″-16″) from start, end side edge.

Shape Armhole and Neck: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row. Dec 1 St at arm side every row 3 (4-5-5) times; at the same time, dec 1 St at neck edge every 4th row 9 (9-9-10) times–18 (19-20-21) sc. Work even, if necessary until piece measures same as back to shoulder, end arm side.

Shape Shoulder: Bind off 4 sts at beg of arm side once, 3 sts every row 3 times; at the same time, dec 1 st at neck edge every other row twice. End off.

RIGHT FRONT: Work same as left front, reverse shaping, note changes.

FINISHING: Steam-press pieces. Weave shoulder and side seams.

BUTTON: Beg at center with A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join.
Rnds 2 and 3: Sc in each sc around.
Next Rnd: (Sc in each of next 2 sc, dec 1 sc) around. Stuffing button with scraps of A, repeat around until 5 sc remain. End off, leaving an 8″ length. Draw sts tog; sew to vest after embroidery is completed.

Edging: Rnd 1: From right side, beg at lower left side seam, with MC, work 1 rnd sc around entire outer edge, keeping work flat, join with a sl st in first sc. Cut MC; join A. Do not turn.
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3: SI st in each sc around. End off. With MC, from right side, work 1 row sc around each armhole, keeping work flat. When embroidery is completed, sew button to left front edge at start of neck decs. With MC, make ch of 6 sts; sl st in each ch and attach to right front edge for buttonloop.

Embroidery: See chart for placement of embroidery on vest. Each square represents 1″. With basting thread or pins, mark line 1-1/2″ in from edge all around vest. See image below for all embroidery stitches. With 2 strands of A in needle, embroider over line in cable stitch. With 2 strands of A, using straight stitches, embroider pointed border outside cable stitch, each point formed by 3 straight stitches, crossed by a short stitch and tipped with a French knot. With single strand of B, embroider border of chained feather stitch just inside cable stitch. With 2 strands of A for laid thread and single strand for couching, make lines on fronts only about 3-1/2″ long and 2″ apart at right angles to border; see chart for position of lines at curves. Work zigzag line of couching from border in to center point of lines and back again to border. Work another zigzag line completing diamond shapes. In each diamond, with 2 strands of B, work 2 lazy daisy stitches, making a straight stitch in center of each daisy petal. With single strand of C, work 4 French knots in each diamond; connect with straight stitches.

McCall’s Step-By-Step Crochet Lesson for Beginners, 1971

Deep-pointed poncho is two straight pieces, sewn together. Hip-snug, lacy pants have an opaque pattern at top, drawstring waist, and flare slightly below the knee. Shown here in cotton twine.

SIZES: Poncho: Fits all sizes. Pants: Fits size 8-10.

MATERIALS: 12-ply cotton twine, 12-1/2 lb. or 400-ft. balls; or knitting worsted, 8 (4-oz.) skeins. Crochet hook size I or 8. Note from Vicki: I believe you could use a larger hook and change the size of the pants–not sure as I haven’t made this pattern.

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1″.

PONCHO: Ch 117.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 116 sc. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), sk first st, dc in each st across -116 dc. Turn each row.
Rows 3 and 4: Repeat row 2. Check gauge; piece should be 39″ wide.
Row 5: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), sk first and next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, * ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in each of next 4 dc, repeat from * across, end ch 1, sk next dc, dc in last dc.
Row 6: Ch 4, sk dc, ch 1, * dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, repeat from * across, end ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Repeat last row for pat until piece is 23″ from start. Repeat rows 2-4. Ch 1, turn.
Next Row: Sc in each st across. End off. Make 2nd piece the same.

FINISHING: Place a marker 25″ in from left side edge on last row of first piece. Pin side edge of 2nd piece under last 4 rows of first piece, placing piece from side edge to marker; sew in place. Pin 25″ of last 4 rows on 2nd piece over side edge of first piece forming an opening in center for neck; sew in place.

PANTS: Beg at upper edge of front, ch 46.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across-45 sc. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn each row. Work in hdc for 4″. Check gauge; piece should be 15″ wide.

Shape Crotch: Sl st in each of next 12 sts, ch 1, hdc in next st and in each of next 20 sts–21 hdc.
Next Row: Sk first st, hdc to within 1 st of end–19 hdc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat last row 3 times–13 hdc.
Next Row: Sk first st, sc to within 1 st of end–11 sc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat last row once–9 sc.
Next Row: Sk first st, sc in each st across–8 sc. Repeat last row 3 times–5 sc. Work even in sc for 6 rows. Mark each side of last row for lower edge of crotch.
Next Row: 2 sc in first and last sc–7 sc. Ch 1, turn each row. Work 1 row even. Repeat last 2 rows 5 times–17 sts. Working in hdc, repeat last 2 rows 5 times–27 hdc. Ch 10, turn, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 8 ch, hdc in each hdc, ch 10, turn, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 8 ch, hdc in each st across–45 hdc. Work even for 4-1/2″.
Sew side seams, easing in back edge. Work 1 row of sl st around top edge.

Left Leg: From right side, join yarn at marker at crotch. Work 63 sc around left leg opening. Join.
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3: Ch 3 for first dc, dc in each of next 5 sc, ch 2, sk next 2 sc, * dc in each of next 3 sc, ch 2, sk next 2 sc, repeat from * 10 times; join to top of ch 3.
Rnds 4-16: Ch 3 for first dc, dc in each of next 5 dc, * ch 2, sk next ch-2 lp, dc in each of next 3 dc, repeat from * around, end ch 2; join.
Rnd 17: Ch 3, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) twice, 2 dc in next dc, * ch 2, dc in each of next 3 dc, repeat from * around, end ch 2; join.
Rnd 18: Ch 3, (2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, * ch 2, dc in each of next 3 dc, repeat from around, end ch 2; join.
Rnd 19: Ch 3, dc in each of next 11 dc, * ch 2, dc in each of next 3 dc, repeat from * around, end ch 2; join. Repeat last rnd until leg is 28″ from crotch or desired length.
Next Rnd: SI st in each st around. End off.

Right Leg: Join yarn 2″ before marker at crotch; work same as left leg.

CORD: Make a chain 65″ long. Thread through first hdc row at waistline, skipping every 4 or 5 sts.

McCall’s Step-By-Step Crochet Lesson for Beginners, 1971

EASY pattern–open weave in “stripes” or “bands” – made in knitted worsted yarn in your favorite colors!

SIZES:
Top measurement at bustline: 32, 36, 40
Shorts measurement at hip: 32, 36, 40

MATERIALS: 3, 4, 4 – 4 oz. pull-skeins Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted Type – Color A, 1 each of Colors B, C, D; size K crochet hook

Gauge: 3 DC ( Row 2) = 1 inch; 3 rows = 2 inches

TOP: With color A, chain 52, 58, 64.
Row 1: 1 dc in the 6th ch, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in the next ch, repeat from the * to the end. There will be 24, 27, 30 dc and ch 6. Piece will measure 16, 18, 20 inches wide.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, * 1 dc under the ch 1 space, 1 dc in the dc, repeat from the * across, ending with 1 dc in the first ch past the dc, 1 dc in the 2nd ch past the dc.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the 3rd dc, * ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in the next dc, repeat from the * across, ending with ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in the first ch st past the dc. Repeat rows 2 & 3 for pattern. With A, repeat rows 2 & 3 once (for a total of 5 rows).

STRIPING PATTERN (Pattern Rows): With B, work row 2. With A work three rows even. With C work row 2. With A work 3 rows even. With D work row 2. With A work 3 rows even. Repeat the striping pattern once, for a total of 6 stripes. With A work even in pattern until piece measures 18-1/2″ inches, or desired length to the underarm, ending with row 2.

ARMHOLE: Row 4: (Pattern row 3) Ch 1, turn, slip st across 3 dc, ch 3, work even in pattern across row, not working across the last dc and the ch 3.
Row 5: (Pattern row 2) Ch 3, turn, 1 dc under the second ch 1 space, work even in the pattern across row, ending with 1 dc under the last ch 1 space, skip the last dc, 1 dc in the first ch st past the dc.
Row 6: (Pattern row 3) Ch 3, turn, work even in pattern across the row. Repeat the decrease rows 5 & 6 twice. There will be 16, 19, 22 dc & ch 3. Work even in pattern until the armhole measures about 8-1/2, 9, 9 inches. End off.

FRONT: Work the same as the back to the armhole;
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, slip st across 5 dc, ch 3, work even in pattern across row, not working across the last 3 dc & the ch 3. Work rows 5 & 6 of the armhole. Repeat rows 5 & 6 once. There are 16, 19, 22 dc & ch 3.
Row 7: (Pattern row 2) Ch 3, turn 1 dc under the 2nd ch 1 space, work even in pattern for a total of 13, 16, 19 dc & ch 3.
Row 8: (Pattern row 3) Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the 4th, 3rd, 4th dc, work even in pattern across the row.
Row 9: (Pattern row 2) Ch 3, turn, work even in pattern across row, ending with 1 dc under the last ch 1 space, skip the last dc, 1 dc in the first ch st past the dc. (9, 13, 15 dc & ch 3)
Row 10: (Pattern row 3) Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the 3rd dc, work even in pattern across the row. Repeat the neck decrease of the last 2 rows until armhole measures the same as the back. End off. Attach yarn on the other side to the second ch. Starting with row 7, work the other front to correspond.

FINISHING: Sew the shoulder seams. Sew 10 inches of each side seam, leaving the bottom 9-1/2″ inches open. Work 1 row of sc around the neck, and armhole borders. Work 1 row of sc around the side slits and the bottom edges.

SHORTS: With color A, ch 80, 92, 104, join with a slip st to forma ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc in the first ch, 1 dc in each remaining ch, join with a slip st to the 3rd ch of the ch 3 (79, 91, 103 dc & ch 3)
Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in the first dc, 1 dc in each remaining dc, join with a slip st to the 3rd ch. Piece will measure 27, 31, 35 inches around).
Round 3: Ch 4, 1 dc in the 2nd dc, * ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in the next dc, repeat from the * around, ending with ch 1, skip 1 dc, join with a slip st to the 3rd ch.
Round 4: Ch 3, 1 dc under the ch space (4th chain), * 1 dc in the dc, 1 dc under the ch space, repeat from the * around, ending with join with a slip st to the 3rd ch. Repeat Rounds 3 & 4 once.
Round 5 – Increase row: (Pattern row 3) Ch 4, 1 dc in the 2nd dc, * ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in the next dc,* repeat between the *’s 8, 11, 12 times, ch 1 and 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc (2 large spaces increased), repeat between the *’s 18, 21, 24 times, ch 1 and 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, work even in pattern to the end of the round (87, 99, 111 dc & ch 3)
Round 6: Work even in pattern round 4. Repeat rounds 3 & 4 once.
Round 7 – Increase row: (Pattern round 3) Ch 4, 1 dc in the 2nd dc, * ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in the next dc, * repeat between the *’s 9, 12, 13 times, ch 1 and 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, (2 large spaces increased) repeat between the *’s 20, 23, 25 times, ch 1, and 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, work even in pattern to the end of the round. Work pattern round 4. (95, 107, 119 dc & ch 3.) Work an increase round. Work pattern round 4. (103, 115, 127 dc & 3 ch.) Work an increase round. Work pattern Round 4. (111, 123, 135 & ch 3) End off.

The chain stitch seam is on the right side. Join yarn to the center dc above the last group of increases on the front. Ch 3, join with a slip st to the center dc above the last group of increases on the back.

Round 8: Ch 4, 1 dc in the 2nd dc (back right leg), work even in pattern (round 3) around the leg to the ch 3, ch 1, 1 dc in the dc where the ch 3 was started, ch 1, 1 dc in the 2nd ch, ch 1, join with a slip st to the 3rd ch (of the ch 4).
Round 9: (Pattern round 4) Ch 3, 1 dc under the ch st, work even in pattern around to the last dc, do not work in the last dc, or the ch st, join with a slip st to the 3rd ch. Work round 3. Repeat rows 9 & 3. Attach color D, and work round 9. With color A, work` rows 3, 9, 3. Attach color C, and work round 9. With color A, work rounds 3, 4, 3. Attach color B and work round 4. With color A, work 1 round of sc around the leg. End off.

LEFT LEG: Attach the yarn to the dc at the beginning of the ch 3 where the pieces were joined on the front side. Work the other leg to correspond. With a double strand of yarn, make a 4 foot chain. Weave through the top row of dc.

The Gypsy Crochet Way, by Jack Frost (the yarn people), Vol. 62, 1970