MATERIALS: Columbia-Minerva NANTUK 4-PLY KNITTING YARN -or- KNITTING WORSTED (4 oz pull skeins): 2 skeins each of Colors A & B

Needles: One each “Boye” crochet hooks Sizes G & H

Gauge On Size G hook: 7 single crochet “sc” to 2 inches, 4 rows to 1 inch.

HAT: Crown: With Size H hook and Color A – chain “ch” 67. With care not to twist ch, join with a slip stitch “sl st” to first ch to form a ring.
Row 1: Ch 2, 1 half double crochet “hdc” in base of ch-2 for first group, * ch 1, skip 2 ch, in next ch work 2 hdc for an hdc group, repeat from * to last 2 ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, join to ch-2 with a sl st: 22 groups around. Drop Color A, draw Color 8 through loop.
Row 2: With Color B – ch 3 for first double crochet “dc,” * in next ch-1 space work 3 dc for a shell, ch 1, repeat from * to last space, 2 dc in last space, sl st to top of ch 3: 22 shells around. Drop Color B.
Row 3: With A – ch 2 for first hdc, 1 hdc in first space for first group, * ch 1, hdc group in next space, repeat from * around, ch 1, sl st to ch-2. Drop A. Repeat Rows 2 & 3 twice then repeat Row 2 once more.
Row 9: With A work first 3 hdc groups, ch 1, yarn over “yo” hook, draw up a loop in next space, yo, draw up a loop in next space, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook to dec 1 hdc group, ch 1, (work 4 more hdc groups, dec 1 hdc group) twice, work to last 3 shells, ch 1, dec 1 hdc group, ch 1, sl st to ch 2: 18 groups rem. Drop A.
Row 10: With B – repeat Row 2: 18 shells
Row 11: With A – work in pattern dec’ing 5 hdc groups evenly spaced around: 13 groups rem, sl to ch-2.
Row 12: With B – repeat Row 2: 13 shells.
Row 13: With A – work in pat, dec’ing 4 hdc groups evenly spaced around: 9 groups rem, sl st to ch-2. Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch end. Thread into tapestry needle and gather remaining sts tightly together and fasten.

Brim: On right side with Color A – work 1 single crochet “sc” in each st of starting chain – 66 sc. SI st to first sc.
Row 2: 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, * 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, repeat from * to last 2 sc, 2 sc in each of last 2 sc, sl st to first St: 90 sc around.
Row 3: 1 sc in each sc around, join.
Row 4: * 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around, join: 100 sc around.
Row 5: 1 sc in each sc, join. Next row – increase 10 sc evenly spaced around: 110 sc. Work 3 rows on the 110 sc, join and fasten off.

Cord: With A – make a 46-inch chain. Starting in 2nd ch from hook work 1sl st in each ch. Fasten. Draw through eyelets of pat. Trim with tassels. (see below).

SCARF: With Color A and Size H hook, ch 37.
Row 1: 1 hdc in 4th ch from hook * ch 1, skip 2, 2. hdc in next ch for a group, repeat from * across, work off last hdc with Color B, ch 3, turn.
Row 2: With B- * work 3 dc in next ch-1 space for a shell, ch 1, repeat from * across, end with 1 dc in turning-ch, pass skein of B through loop on hook to fasten, do not break.
Row 3: Pick up A at other side, ch 2, 1 hdc in first space, * ch 1 hdc group in next space, repeat from * across, work off last st with Color B, ch 3, turn.
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for pat, working to 46 inches from start, end with Color A. Fasten off.
With Color A – crochet 1 row of sc on each short end. With Color A-make 24 small tassels (see below). Sew 12 to each end evenly spaced.

MITTENS: Left Mitten: With Color A and Size G hook ch 26. With care not to twist chain, join with sl st to form a ring. Mark beg of rows.
Row 1: 1 sc in each ch: 26 sc.
Rows 2 through 8: 1 sc in each sc. Change to Size H hook.

Thumb: Row 1: 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc around: 28 sc.
Row 2: 1 sc in each sc.
Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc around: 30 sc.
Row 4: 1 sc in each sc.
Row 5: 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, work to end: 32 sc.
Row 6: 1 sc in each sc.
Row 7: 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, work to end: 34 sc.
Rows 8 through 11: Work on the 34 sc.
Row 12: Ch 2, skip 10 sc for thumb opening, 1 sc in each of next 24 sc.
Row 13: 1 sc in each of the 2 ch, 1 sc in each sc around: 26 sc.
Work on the 26 sc to 1 inch less than desired finished length.

*Dec Row: Dec 4 sc evenly spaced around. Next row 1 sc in each sc. Repeat from * to * twice. Break yarn leaving an 8 inch end. With tapestry needle draw through remaining sts and fasten.

Thumb: Join A at thumb opening and work 12 sc around. Mark beg of rounds. Work on 12 sc for 10 rows. Dec 3 sc evenly spaced on each of next 2 rows. Break yarn leaving an 8-inch end. Draw through remaining sts and fasten.

Right Mitten: Work same as left mitten.

Cuff: Join Color A in starting chain on wrong side.
Row 1: Ch 2, 1 hdc in base of ch 2, * ch 1, skip 2 sc, hdc group as on Hat in next sc, repeat from * to last 2 sc, ch 1, join with a sl st to ch-2. Continue in pat same as on crown of hat for 4 more rows. Fasten off.

Finish same as left mitten.

Be Sure Your Stitch Gauge Is Correct.

Teach Yourself To Crochet, 1972, Columbia-Minerva Corporation

MATERIALS: Columbia-Minerva Washable Rug Yarn (1-3/4 oz. pull skeins) – 1 skein of each Kelly Green, Purple, Scarlet, Bright Yellow

“Boye” Afghan Hook, Size K

GAUGE: 3 sts to 1″

BAG: With Green – ch 15.
Row 1: Counting loop on hook as first st, draw up a loop in 2nd ch from hook & each ch across. 15 loops on hook.
To Work Off Loops: Yo & through first loop, * yo & through 2 loops, repeat from * across until all loops are worked off. One loop rems to count as first st of next row.
Row 2: Draw up a loop in vertical bar of next st, draw up a loop in each vertical bar across, inserting hook through double loop of last st to keep edge straight. work off loops same as on Row 1. Repeating Row 2 for pat, work * 2 rows each of Purple, Scarlet, Bright Yellow, Green, repeat from * end with 3rd Yellow stripe.

With Yellow, sl st in each vertical bar across, fasten off. Fold in half & sew sides tog. Cut one 10″ strand of each color. Fold in half & draw through corner then draw ends through loop & tighten. Make same tassel at other side. Join Scarlet to top of seam, * ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in next st, repeat from * around top, Join & fasten. With Purple – ch 110. Fasten off. Draw through eyelets at top, sew ends tog.

BELT: With Yellow – ch 8. work same as bag on 8 sts in 2 rows each of Yellow, Scarlet, Purple, Green to desired length. Sl st across last row. Fasten off.

Fringe: Cut two 22″ strands. Loop through every other st on each short and in colors as shown.

NO TT-2 from This ‘n’ That Leaflet 2538 – 1971, Columbia-Minerva Corporation

Put together to make a waist cinch or hip belt. Both are crocheted from same directions: yarn, hook change size. Laced-up 4″ wide belt is in three muted red-tones of jute, has twisted cord.

Orange, gold, green belt, in light-weight knitting worsted, is about 2″ wide for slipping through belt loops of jeans; length is adjustable.

SIZE: Adjustable.

MATERIALS: For hip belt: Light-weight knitting worsted, 4-ply sport yarn, or wool and Shetland wool, 1 oz. each of orange (A), gold (B) and green (C). Steel crochet hook size 0. (Or English aluminum size 10.)

For waist belt: Unpolished jute, such as Lily Mills Jute-Tone, (1) 4-oz. spool each of rose (A), pink (B) and red (C). Aluminum crochet hook size I (Or English size 5.)

GAUGE: Each small square = 1-3/4″; each large square = 3-1/2″.

Notes: Directions are the same for both belts. Hook size and yarn determine size of square. Squares are worked tightly to minimize stretching. When changing colors, work over all short ends of yarn to hide them. Work over short ends when crocheting edging.

SQUARE: With A, ch 3, join with sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), make 2 dc in ring, ch 3, * 3 dc in ring, ch 3, repeat from * twice, join with sl st to top of ch 3. End off A.
Rnd 2: Join B in a ch-3 sp, ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), 2 hdc in same sp, hdc in 2nd dc of 3-dc cluster, * (3 hdc, ch 1, 3 hdc) in comer ch-3 sp, hdc in 2nd dc of 3-dc cluster, repeat from * twice, 3 hdc, ch 1 in same sp as first 3 hdc, join with sl st to top of ch 2. End off B.
Rnd 3: Join C in a ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp as joining, * sc in each of 7 hdc, work sc, ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp at corner, repeat from * 3 times, end last repeat sc in same sp as joining. Join with sl st to ch 1. End off C.

Work 2nd motif in same way, do not end off C. Holding squares with wrong sides facing, sl st squares together through back loops. Continue in this way, joining as many motifs as necessary for belt length desired.

Edging: For hip belt: Attach C in 2nd sc on long edge. Work 1 sc in each sc and 1 hdc in st at joinings if necessary to keep edging even. At first corner, * make a ch 11″ long, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (insert hook in top 2 threads of ch) *, (sc in each of 5 sc on square, work from * to *) twice, sc across other long edge as before, work 3 ties as before, join with sl st to first sc on edging.

For waist belt: Attach C in 2nd sc on long edge. Work same as for other belt to first corner, ch 2; on short edge, work 1 sc in each of 2 sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, work 1 sc in each of 3 sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, work 1 sc in each of 2 sc, ch 2, work sc across long edge as before, work 4 loops on short edge as before. Join with sl st to first sc on edging.

Lacing: Using 1 strand of each color, make a twisted cord desired length. (see below). Lace through front as shown.

MAKE A TWISTED CORD
Method requires two people. Tie one end of yarn around pencil. Loop yarn over center of second pencil, back to and around first, and back to second, making as many strands between pencils as needed for thickness of cord; knot end of pencil. Length of yarn between pencils should be three times length of cord desired. Each person holds yarn just below pencil with one hand and twists pencil with other hand, keeping yarn taut. When yarn begins to kink, catch center over doorknob or hook. Bring pencils together for one person to hold, while other grasps center of yarn, sliding hand down at short intervals, letting yarn twist.

Needlework & Crafts, Fall-Winter, 1971-72

All belts are made with ropes of COATS & CLARK’S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, or WINTUK 4 ply (Pull-Out Skeins): For color and amount, see directions for the belt you are making. A rope is made of 6-yard strands of yarn, twisted and doubled. The finished length (after doubling) is approximately 70″ to 80″. The number of strands for each rope varies from 3 to 5 (see individual belt). When making braided belts, keep braids absolutely flat.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR ROPE

Tie one end of yarn to a doorknob. Stretch yarn out and trim ends evenly. With crochet hook or bobby pin, pull ends through hole of a thread spool; make a knot. Slip a pencil through strands of yarn, between spool and knot (see Fig. 1). Holding the spool, twist yarn tightly by twirling pencil. As you twist yarn, move in as yarn contracts, but don’t let yarn kink. When yarn is tightly twisted, pencil will spin in reverse direction when let go. At this point, bring yam around a chair or have a friend hold center of rope to hold it taut. Fold in half, remove pencil and spool. Twist in opposite direction to form rope, keeping rope taut and moving fingers down rope as it twists. Twist yarn tightly at end; cut yarn from doorknob and knot.

BELT NO. 1

COATS & CLARK’S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply (“Tangle-Proof” Pull-Out Skeins): about 1-1/2 ounces of No. 764 Deep Purple and about 1 ounce No. 265 Flame; and COATS & CLARK’S RED HEARTO “WINTUK,” 4 Ply (“Tangle-Proof” Pull-Out Skeins): about 1 ounce of No. 763 Plum; and J&P. COATS SUPER SHEEN or COATS & CLARK’S O.N.T. MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD: 1 spool of matching color.

This three-color belt is made with 7 ropes, which are sewn together. Each rope is made with 5 strands of yarn.

Make 3 ropes of Deep Purple; 2 of Flame and 2 of Plum. Starting 5″ from ends, sew together lengthwise, having the 3 Deep Purple ropes in center, 1 each of Plum on each side and 1 each of Flame on outside. Sew together until desired length is reached.

To Finish, wrap ends of sewn section with yarn for 1/2″. Cut ends to desired length and untwist ropes to form a crinkled tassel.

BELT NO. 2

COATS & CLARK’S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply (“Tangle-Proof” Pull-Out Skeins): about 1-1/2 inches of No. 512 Lt. Turquoise; about 1 ounce of No. 588 Amethyst and of 3/4 ounce of No. 679 Nile Green.

Lt. Turquoise is color A. Amethyst is color B. Nile Green is color C.

This is a three-color braided belt with tassels and is made with 12 ropes. Each rope is made with 3 strands of yarn.

Make 6 ropes of Lt. Turquoise, 4 of Amethyst and 2 of Nile Green. Leaving 6″ ends, tape yarn to a table edge with 2 ropes of color C in middle, 2 ropes of color B on each side of C and 3 ropes of color A on outside (see Fig. 2).

To braid, place ropes A over B’s and cross over C (see Fig. 3). Then place ropes B over A’s and cross under C (see Fig. 4). Continue, repeating this procedure until desired length is reached.

To finish, wrap each end of belt (at edge of braiding) with yarn for 3/4″. Untwist ropes below this point and steam-press to get out crinkles. Tie a piece of yarn around ends 3/4″ down from wrapped part. Trim remaining loose ends to 4-1/2″ for tassel.

BELT NO. 3

COATS & CLARK’S RED HEARTS KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply (“Tangle-Proof” Pull-out Skeins): about 4 ounces of No. 668 Lime Green.

This is a solid color braided belt with tassels and is made with 12 three-strand ropes.

Tape the twelve ropes to a table 14″ from ends; braid, using each group of 3 ropes as one section of braid (see Figs. 5, 6 and 7). When desired length is reached, wrap each end of braid with yarn for 3/4″.

To finish, knot end of each rope a desired length with ordinary knot; cut off excess rope next to knot.

BELT NO. 4

COATS & CLARK’S RED HEART KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply (“Tangle-Proof” Pull-Out Skeins): about 1-1/2 ounces of No. 850 Cobalt Blue and about 1 ounce of No. 111 Eggshell.

This is a two-color braided belt, made with 7 ropes. Make 5 three-strand ropes in Cobalt Blue and 2 five-strand ropes in Eggshell.

The 5 ropes in Cobalt Blue are handled as one rope in the braiding. Tape ropes to table 8″ from ends, placing the 5 ropes of same color on outside. Make a braid of three, keeping the 5 ropes flat (see Fig. 8 below). When desired length is reached, wrap each end of braid with yarn for 3/4″. Cut off ends of Eggshell ropes close to bottom of wrapped yarn so that only the ends of the blue ropes remain. Knot end of each rope at desired length with ordinary knot; cut off excess rope close to knot.

YOUNG FASHIONS – COATS & CLARK’S BOOK NO. 202 – 1970