STAR BOOK No. 225
35¢

# AUNT LYDIA’S®
RUG YARN
Collection

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## A Belle's Shell

A
Belle’s
Shell

SIZES: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD
“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
8 (9, 10)—70 yd. skeins Chartreuse

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.

MEASUREMENTS: Width across front or back at underarm: 16″, 17″, 18″.

BACK: Ch 52 (56, 60), s c in 2nd st from hook, * 1 d c in next st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: D c in back loop of 1st s c, * s c in front loop of next d c, d c in back loop of next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: S c in front loop of 1st d c, * d c in back loop of next s c, s c in front loop of next d c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 14 (18, 22) times. NEXT ROW: Spacing sts evenly, working over side of each row work 47 (51, 55) s c down side, ch 1, turn. SHAPE ARMHOLE: Working 1 shoulder at a time sl st across 6 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 4, turn. NEXT 2 ROWS: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 4, turn. NEXT 2 ROWS: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 1, d c in last loop, (dec), ch 4, turn. NEXT 5 ROWS: Work 3—ch 3 loops, ch 4 to turn all rows, cut yarn. Skip 13 (17, 21) s c for neck, attach yarn and work 5—ch 3 loops for other shoulder, complete shoulder and shaping same as 1st shoulder, cut yarn.

FRONT: Work same as back.

FINISHING: Block each section. Sew side and shoulder seams. Attach yarn at back of left shoulder, work around neck as follows: ch 1, skip length of a sl st, sl st in next space, work in same manner around armholes.

POMPONS: Open a skein of yarn and cut one end, tie at 1 inch intervals. Cut between each tie and trim ends. Tie 1 pompon in every other row along lower edge.

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## A Love Vest

A
Love
Vest

SIZES: 12, 14, 16

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD
“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
7 (8, 8)—70 yd. skeins White
A few yds. Red

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 and No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H
5—¾ inch bone rings

GAUGE FOR No. 10 NEEDLES:
7 sts = 2 inches
5 rows = 1 inch

BACK: On No. 8 needles cast on 51 (55, 59) sts and work in seed st for 2 inches (seed st: 1st ROW: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st row throughout). Change to No. 10 needles and work even for 12 inches. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side once. Work even for 7 (7½, 8) inches. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts at beg of next 4 rows, bind off remaining sts for back of neck.

RIGHT FRONT: On No. 8 needles cast on 29 (31, 33) sts. Work 2 inches in seed st. Change to No. 10 needles and work even for 12 inches. SHAPE ARMHOLE: Bind off 5 sts at beg of row, then dec 1 st at armhole side once. Continue even at armhole edge and dec 1 st at front edge every 3rd row 12 times. Work even until armhole measures 7 (7½, 8) inches. SHAPE SHOULDER: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts every other row at armhole edge.

LEFT FRONT: Work to correspond to right front reversing shaping.

FINISHING: Block sections. Sew seams. Work 1 round of s c around each armhole. Work 2 rounds of s c all around edge working 5 buttonholes on right front in 1st row. (Buttonhole: ch 3, skip 2 sts, s c in next st; in following round work 1 s c in each st of ch at buttonholes.)

BUTTONS: Work s c over bone ring, cut yarn, draw sts tog. Sew in place. With Red ch 7 or 8, sl st in back loop of each ch, cut yarn. Form letters as illustrated and sew in place to buttons. Finish last button with a french knot.

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## Aran Afghan and Pillows

Aran Afghan and Pillows

AFGHAN

Approximate Size: 49 x 65 inches

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
27—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch

PANEL No. 1 (Make 2): Cast on 23 sts. 1st ROW: K 1, P 1, K 1; in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * 3 times, ending K 1, P 1, K 1. 2nd ROW: P 1, K 1, P 21, K 1, P 1. 3rd ROW: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * 3 times, then K 1 P 1, K 1. 4th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 19, K 1 P 1. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until panel is 64 inches long ending with 4th pattern row. Bind off.

CENTER PANEL (Make 1)

GAUGE: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch

Cast on 45 sts. 1st ROW: P 1, K 1, P 5, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (cable twist), P 5, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 5, cable twist over next 4 sts, P 5, K 1 P 1. 2nd ROW: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5 P 1, K 1; in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * once, then K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (47 sts on needles). 3rd ROW: P 1, K 1, P 3, sl next 2 sts on dpn and hold in back of work, K next 2 sts, then P the 2 sts from dpn (right twist), slip next 2 sts on dpn and hold in front of work, P next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (left twist), P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, work right twist over next 4 sts, work left twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. 4th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, P next 3 sts tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (45 sts on needle). 5th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, Left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. 6th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, then in next st K 1, P 1, K 1,* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). 7th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn over next st (Popcorn: * K in front loop of st, K in back loop of st, leave st on needle, repeat from * once, drop st from needle, then starting with 2nd loop on right needle, slip over 1st loop, continue slipping loops one at a time until 1 st remains), P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn st in next st, P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 1. 8th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). 9th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. 10th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). 11th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, [Pg 6]right twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. 12th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). Repeat from 1st to 12th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending with 1st pattern row, bind off.

PANEL NO. 2 (Make 2)

GAUGE: 3 seed sts = 1 inch

Cast on 42 sts. 1st ROW: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 4 times, P 1, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 4 times. 2nd ROW: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, slip next st on dpn and hold in front of work, K next st, then K st from dpn (left twist), P 2, slip next 4 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next 4 sts, then K 4 sts from dpn (cable twist), P 2, slip next st on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K st from dpn (right twist), P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 1. 3rd ROW: Repeat 1st row. 4th ROW: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. 5th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 6th ROW: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, left twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 8, P 2, right twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. 7th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 8th ROW: Repeat 4th row. 9th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 10th ROW: Repeat 6th row. 11th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 12th ROW: Repeat 4th row. 13th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 14th ROW: Repeat 2nd row. 15th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 16th ROW: Repeat 4th row. Repeat from 1st to 16th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending with 14th pattern row. Bind off.

FINISHING: Block each strip to measurements. Weave panels tog as follows: Weave panel No. 1 to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to center panel; weave free edge of center panel to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to panel No. 1.

EDGE: Attach yarn in any corner; working along short side, * ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat from * to next corner; working along long side, * ch 1, skip 1 row, sl st in next row, repeat from * to next corner; complete remaining sides in same manner, join. 2nd ROUND: * Ch 1, sl st in same space, repeat from * twice, * ch 1, working in back loop of sts, sl st in next ch 1, repeat from last * to next corner, repeat from beg all around, join, cut yarn.

KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS

K | Knit
P | Purl
St(s) | Stitch(es)
YO | Yarn Over
Dec. | Decrease
Inc. | Increase
Tog. | Together
Rnd. | Round
P.s.s.o. | Pass slip st over st
dpn | Double pointed needle
K-O | Do not work st, row or round
Beg. | Beginning
Bet. | Between

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### Pillow 1

Aran Pillow #1

Approximate size: 18 x 18 inches

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
3—70 yd. skeins Natural
½ yd. Lining Material
Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 71 sts. 1st ROW: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), P 3 tog, repeat from * to within last 10 sts, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. 2nd ROW: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 57, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. 3rd ROW: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * to within last 12 sts, P 3 tog, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. 4th ROW: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 55, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until section measures 18 inches. Bind off.

FINISHING: Block section. Cut lining ½ inch larger than knitted section. Sew 3 sides. Fill with kapok or shredded foam rubber. Sew opening closed. Sew knitted section in position.

### Pillow 2

Aran Pillow #2

APPROXIMATE SIZE: 18 x 19 inches

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
4—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle

GAUGE: 4 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 72 sts. 1st ROW: K 2, * P 2nd st, leave on needle, P next st and sl both sts off needle (P cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K 1 (this completes P cross st section), P 2, K 11, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 11, P 2, work P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. 2nd ROW: P 2, * K 2nd st from back and leave st on needle, K skipped st in usual manner and sl both sts off needle (K cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K 1 (this completes K cross st section), K 2, P 3, work 5 sts in next st as follows: K 1, YO, K 1, YO, K 1; P 3, work 5 sts in next st as before, P 3, K 2, P 2, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 3,

5 sts in next st as before, P 3, 5 sts in next st, P 3, K 2, work K cross st over next 11 sts, P 2. 3rd ROW: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. 4th ROW: P 2, K cross st over next 11 sts, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, K cross st over next 11 sts, P 2. 5th ROW: K 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. 6th ROW: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, P 2, sl 3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl 3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. 7th ROW: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. 8th ROW: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. 9th ROW: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. Repeat 2nd through 9th rows for pattern until pillow section measures 19 inches ending with last pattern row. Bind off.

FINISHING: Block and steam to measure. Complete lining same as pillow No. 1 on page 7.

### Pillow 3

Aran Pillow #3

Approximate size: 12 x 18 inches

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
2—70 yd. skeins Natural
½ yd. Lining Material
Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch

Cast on 45 sts. Work same as center panel of Aran Afghan (page 4) until section is 18 inches long, ending with 1st pattern row. Bind off.

FINISHING: Same as Pillow No. 1. See page 7.

### Pillow 4

Aran Pillow #4

Approximate Size: 16 x 16 inches

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
3—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle

GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch (unblocked) 4 sts = 1 inch (blocked)

Cast on 64 sts. 1st ROW: K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as to P, P 3, place next 3 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 3 sts, then K the sts from dpn (cable twist over 6 sts), P 3, keeping yarn to back sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1. 2nd ROW: P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat from * twice, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat from * twice, P 1. 3rd ROW: K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl next st as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1. 4th ROW: P 20, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 20. 5th ROW: K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with K 4; then P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with K 4. 6th ROW: P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl next st as if to P, drop YO, sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with P 3; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, drop YO, sl 1 as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with P 3. 7th ROW: K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1. 8th ROW: Repeat 4th row. Then repeat from 1st to 8th rows for pattern until work measures 16 inches[Pg 8] from beg, ending with 8th row of pattern. Bind off in pattern omitting the YO’s.

FINISHING: Work same as pillow No. 1, page 7.

## By the He Sea

### SLIP OVER

By the He Sea

SLIP OVER

SIZES: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
4 (5, 5)—70 Yd. skeins Spice
5 (6, 6)—70 Yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.

MEASUREMENTS: Width across front or back at underarm: 21″, 22½″, 23½″.

BACK: With Spice, cast on 42 (45, 48) sts. (Work in stripes of 6 rows Spice and 4 rows White.)

Starting with a P row work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) inc 2 sts at the beg and end of every K row 5 times, 62 (65, 68) sts. Work even until there are 9 complete White stripes. Work 1 row Spice. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at beg of next 3 rows (this completes Spice stripe), cut Spice. NEXT ROW: Attach White and use for entire yoke. Dec 1 st at beg of row. NEXT 2 ROWS: Dec 1 st at beg of each row. Work even until armholes measure 9 (9½, 10) inches. SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts, work across 9 (9, 10) sts and place on holder. Bind off next 16 (17, 18) sts for neck, work across remaining 16 (17, 18) sts. Working one shoulder at a time, bind off 7 (8, 8) sts, work across. NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work across. Bind off remaining 8 (8, 9) sts. Attach yarn at neck edge, dec 1 st, work across row. NEXT ROW: Bind off remaining sts. FRONT: Work same as back until armholes measure 5¼ (5½, 6) inches. SHAPE NECK: Work across 18 (19, 20) sts and place on holder, bind off next 12 (13, 14) sts for neck, work across remaining 18 (19, 20) sts. Working 1 shoulder at a time, dec 1 st at neck every other row twice; 16 (17, 18) sts. Work even until armhole measures same as back. SHAPE SHOULDER: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts at armhole edge, work across. NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work across. Bind off remaining stitches. Work other shoulder to correspond.

FINISHING: Steam and block sections. Weave 1 shoulder seam. With wrong side facing, attach White at neck opening, pick up and K 1 st in each st all around neck. K 1 row, bind off loosely. Weave other shoulder. With White and wrong side facing, work edge around each armhole same as neck. Weave 1 side seam. With White and wrong side facing, attach yarn at opening and complete lower edge same as neck. Weave other side seam. Turn all edges to right side and tack in place. Steam edges.

### Laced Tank Top

LACED TANK TOP

SIZES: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
4 (4, 5)—70 yd. skeins Bongo—Color B
3 (3, 3)—70 yd. skeins Orange—Color C
2 (2, 3)—70 yd. skeins Antique—Color A

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch

MEASUREMENTS: Width across front or back at underarm: 20″, 21″, 22″ (each section)

Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.

NOTE: When changing colors always pick up yarn from under 1st color thus crossing yarn to prevent a hole.

BACK: With color A, cast on 40 (44, 48) sts. K 3 rows. NEXT ROW: With Color A K 4 (border), with color B, K 32 (36, 40) sts, attach another skein of color A (for other border), K 4. NEXT ROW: K 4 color A, P 32 (36, 40) color B, K 4 color A. NEXT ROW: K 4 color A, with color B inc 1 st in next st (to inc: K 1 in usual manner, then K in back of same K st), K to within last st of color B; inc as follows: K 1 st in row below, K last st (the inc on right will slant to right, the inc on left will slant left), K 4 color A. Repeat last 2 rows until there are 56 (60, 64) color B sts. NEXT 2 ROWS: K 2 border sts tog at each end before and after color B. Continue in established pattern having only 2 A border sts at each end until section measures 10 inches above lower border ending on wrong side, cut color B. NEXT 4 ROWS: With color A K across all sts. NEXT ROW: K 2 color A, attach color C and K to within 2 sts, K 2 color A. Continue in established border sts and stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 10 inches, ending on wrong side, cut color C. NEXT 3 ROWS: With color A K across all sts. ARMHOLE SHAPING: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row, K across row. NEXT ROW: Bind off 4 sts, K 4 sts (border), attach color B, K 44 (48, 52) sts, attach color A, K 4 sts (border); 52 (56, 60) sts on needle. NEXT ROW: K 4 color A, P 44 (48, 52) sts color B, K 4 color A. NEXT ROW: (Dec): K 4, K 2 tog, K to within last 6 sts, K 2 tog, K 4; (50, 54, 58 sts). Repeat last 2 rows twice; 46 (50, 54) sts. Work even in established colors until armhole measures 9 (9½, 10) inches from 1st armhole bind off, ending on wrong side of work. SHAPE SHOULDER: Work across 12 (12, 12) sts, turn; work back. Repeat last 2 rows once. NEXT ROW: Bind off 6 sts in matching colors, cut A, K to end of row. NEXT ROW: P 6, bind off. NECK BAND: With right side facing, attach color A and K across row to within last 12 sts (all sizes), turn. NEXT 5 ROWS: K across these neck sts only, bind off, cut A. 2nd SHOULDER: Attach color B in 1st st of other shoulder and work to correspond, reversing shaping. With blunt needle, weave neck band at each side to shoulder edges.

FRONT: Work same as back to armhole shaping, ending with 3 rows of color A.

ARMHOLE SHAPING: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row, K to end of row. NEXT ROW: Bind off 4 sts, K 4 color A, K 20 (22, 24) color B, attach A and K 2 for center border. Leave remaining sts on needle to be worked later, turn. Working in established colors, dec 1 st at armhole edge every other row same as back; at the same time work 1st eyelet for front lacing on 5th row (eyelet: Work across row to within last 4 sts of center, K 2 tog, YO, K 2). Work 2 more eyelets in same manner every 2 inches. Work even until section measures 6 inches from 1st armhole bind off, ending on wrong side. NEXT ROW: K 4 color A, K 11 color B (all sizes), cut color A. At center, attach color A to color B and work remaining 8 (10, 12) sts of neck band and border, ending at front edge. NEXT ROW: K across 8 (10, 12) color A sts, with color B, P 2 tog, P across to border, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows twice; at the same time when there are 3 ridges at neck edge bind off 4 (6, 8) sts at neck edge. Then work 4 border sts at each end with color A and 8 center sts in color B. Work in established pattern until armhole measures same as back. SHAPE SHOULDERS: With matching colors, bind off 8 sts at beg of armhole edge, turn. Attach color A at center front and work other side to correspond reversing shaping and eyelets. FINISHING: Block each section to size. Weave shoulder and side seams matching stripes. With color C make a chain about 30 inches long and lace through eyelets as illustrated.

## Ripple Poncho

Ripple Poncho

One size fits all

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
1—180 yd. skein each of any 5 colors or
3—70 yd. skeins each of any 5 colors

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 2 sts = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch

1st ROW: With Rust ch 119, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 5 sts, * 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in remaining 6 sts, ch 1 to turn all rows. 2nd ROW: Working in back loop of all sts throughout skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, * 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 s c, skip 1 s c, working in both loops of st, 1 s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row throughout working 2 rows each Rust, Brown, Bongo, Antique and Yellow, cutting all colors at end of each 2nd row. (When changing colors always complete last half of st with next color). Repeat last 10 rows once more (20 rows in all).

NECK OPENING: Work in established pattern and colors across 4 points only, ch 1, turn. Work across these 4 points for 20 rows. Attach yarn at center and work across the remaining 4 points in same manner until there are 20 rows; then work across all 8 points for 20 more rows in colors as established, cut yarn.

COLLAR: Attach Yellow at neck edge in last of short rows, work 1 s c in each row increasing 1 st every 4th row (50 s c) around neck, join and ch 1 to turn each row. Working in back loop of remaining sts work 2 rows Yellow, 2 rows Antique, 2 rows Bongo, and 2 rows Brown, join, cut yarn.

## Cute boot

### Crocheted

[Pg 10]

Cute Boot

Crocheted

SIZES: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
2—70 yd. skeins each White and Red

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches

Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.

SOLE: With Red, ch 16 (20, 24), work 3 sdc in 2nd st from hook (sdc: yo, insert in st, pull through and work off all loops at one time), 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc in next st, 3 sdc in last st; working on other side of ch, 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc in next st, join. 2nd ROUND: Ch 2, sdc in same space, 3 sdc in next sdc, 2 sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sdc in next st, 2 sdc in next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in remaining sts, join. 3rd ROUND: Ch 2, 2 d c in each of next 2 sts, 3 d c in next st, 2 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 7 (9, 11) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 2 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 3 s c in next st, 2 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 1 d c in each of the rem sts, join, cut yarn.

UPPER SECTION: With right side of sole toward you, attach White in 4th st from center of toe, working in back loop of sts only work 1 s c in each st all around leaving 7 sts free at center of toe, ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: Working in both loops of sts work 1 s c in each s c, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: Skip 1 s c, work in s c dec 3 sts evenly spaced at heel and omitting the last s c, ch 1, turn. 4th ROW: Work in s c dec 1st and last st at each side of toe, ch 1, turn. 5th ROW: Work 1 s c in each s c, work 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, working all around toe of boot, 1 s c in both loops of 7 free sts of toe, 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, join in 1st s c, ch 1, turn. 6th ROW: Skip 1st s c, work in s c dec 2 sts at center of toe, join, cut yarn, turn. NEXT ROW: Attach yarn in 9 (11, 13) st from joining and work to corresponding st on other side; 31 (35, 39) sts, ch 1, turn. Continue in rows of s c skipping the 1st and last s c at each end in every row until 19 (23, 27) sts remain. Work 6 more rows even, cut yarn.

FINISHING: With right side facing attach Red at top of boot, work 3 s c in 1st st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working over the s c and into the row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts working into row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working into row below, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 3 s c in corner st; then work s c all around dec 2 sts in center of toe, join, ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: S c in 1st s c, * ch 3, s c in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * to the st before center of toe, s c in next st, ch 3, s c in center of toe, 1 s c in each of the next 5 sts, then repeat between *’s all around, join, cut yarn. TIES: With White work a 40 inch ch, cut yarn. Pull ch through loop at center of toe and lace boot as illustrated. Finish other boot in same manner. TASSEL: Wind White 5 times over a 1 inch cardboard, tie one end, cut other end. Fold cut ends tog, then tie again about ¼ inch below 1st tying. Work 4 tassels and attach to ends of laces.

[Pg 11]

### Knitted

Knitted

SIZES: Small to Medium; Medium to Large

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
2—70 yd. skeins each Black and White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW Plastic Crochet Hook Size I

GAUGE: 7 sts: 2 inches

Directions are given for Small to Medium size. Changes for Medium to Large size are given in parentheses.

TOP SECTION: Starting at toe, with White cast on 5 sts (both sizes). 1st ROW: K across row. 2nd ROW: K 2, P 1 (center st), K 2. 3rd ROW: K 1, inc in next st, K 1 (center st), inc in next st, K 1. 4th ROW: K 3, P 1, K 3. 5th ROW: K across row inc 1 st before and after center st. 6th ROW: K 4, P 1, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows always inc 1 st before and after center st on 1st row and always P center st on 2nd row until there are 23 (27) sts on needle, ending on wrong side. Work 4 more rows even as established (both sizes). NEXT ROW: Work across 11 (13) sts, place next 12 (14) sts on st holder, cast on 10 (12) sts; 21 (25) sts. NEXT 15 (19) ROWS: K across each row. NEXT SHORT ROW: (Inc row): K across 10 sts (both sizes), turn. NEXT SHORT ROW: (inc row): K across these 10 sts. (These 2 short rows inc the length.) NEXT 4 ROWS: K across all sts. NEXT 2 ROWS: Repeat 2 short inc rows. NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at beg of row, work across remaining sts. Bind off. Place sts from holder on needle; on free needle cast on 10 (12) sts, then K center st and next st tog, K across remaining sts. NEXT 18 ROWS: K across each row. Then repeat from 1st inc row of 1st section to last row. Bind off.

SOLE: With Black, cast on 4 sts. Starting at heel work in garter st (K each row). 1st ROW: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. 2nd ROW: K across row. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows until there are 8 (10) sts on needle. NEXT 27 (31) ROWS: K across each row. NEXT ROW: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. NEXT 21 (25) ROWS: K across each row. NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. NEXT ROW: K across row. Repeat last 2 rows twice. Bind off.

FINISHING: Sew back seam of boot tog. Insert sole section and sew in position.

POMPON: (Make 2): Wind Black 150 times over a 2 inch cardboard. Tie one end, cut other end. Trim into shape and sew in position.

EYELETS: With right side facing, attach yarn at top of boot, * ch 2, skip 2 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, repeat from * all around front of boot, cut yarn. LACING: Work a ch 18 inches long and lace through eyelets.

## Brunch or Lunch

[Pg 12]

Brunch or Lunch

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
9—70 yd. skeins White
2—70 yd. skeins each Dk. Green and
Lt. Rose (will make 4 mats and 4 coasters)

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 8 sts = 2 inches
3 rows = 1 inch

APPROXIMATE SIZE:
Mat: 14″ x 18″
Coaster: 5″ x 5″

MAT

With White ch 44, s c in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. 2nd ROW: S c in 1st s c, * working over next ch 1, s c in skipped st of starting ch pulling st up to level of row being worked (long s c), s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. 3rd ROW: S c in 1st s c, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. 4th ROW: S c in 1st s c, * working over ch 1, long s c in skipped s c of row below, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 16 times, cut yarn (36 rows). EDGE: With wrong side of last row toward you, attach Lt. Rose in last st, ch 3, 6 d c in same st (corner shell); working down side of mat, * skip next 2 rows, sl st on side of next row, skip next 2 rows, 5 d c in next row (shell), repeat from * to 3rd row before next corner, 7 d c in base of corner st; working on opposite side of starting ch, * skip next 2 sts, sl st in next st, skip next 2 sts, 5 d c in next st, repeat from * across row; work remaining sides and corners to correspond, join, do not turn, cut yarn. 2nd ROW: Attach Dk. Green in center d c of last 5 d c shell, 3 d c in same space where next sl st was worked pulling sts up to level of shell, skip 1 d c of corner shell, * sl st in back loop of next d c, sl st in front loop of next d c, repeat from * once, sl st in back loop of next d c, * 3 d c in same st where next sl st was worked, sl st in center d c of next shell, repeat from last * to shell before next corner, continue all around in same manner, join, cut yarn.

COASTER

With White ch 8, work same as mat for 8 rows, cut yarn, do not turn. EDGE: Attach Lt. Rose in 1st st, 7 d c shell in same space, skip next 3 sts, sl st in next st, 7 d c shell in last st, working down side, sl st in space between 4th and 5th rows, 7 d c shell in next corner st, work remaining sides and corners to correspond, join, cut yarn. 2nd ROW: Attach Dk. Green in same space with any sl st, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip 1 d c of next shell, work sl sts across 7 d c shell same as mat, 3 d c in same space where next sl st was worked, continue all around in same manner, join, cut yarn.

[Pg 13]

[Pg 14]

## A Poodle Boodle

A Poodle Boodle

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
1—70 yd. skein White for mini size;
2—70 yd. skeins for medium size and
3—70 yd. skeins for large size

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Scrap Black yarn; scrap Red felt; ¾ yd. narrow ribbon

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch

[Pg 15]

MINI

BODY: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, (counts as 1 d c), 14 d c in ring, join in top of ch 3. 2nd ROUND: Ch 2, working in back loop of sts only work 1 sdc in each st (sdc: yo hook, insert in st, pull through, yo and work off all loops at one time), join in top of ch 2. Repeat last round 6 times, cut yarn.

TOP: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 8 d c in ring, join. 2nd ROUND: Ch 2, 1 sdc in each st, join. 3rd ROUND: Repeat last round. 4th ROUND: Ch 2, 2 sdc in each st, join. 5th ROUND: 1 sdc in each st, join, cut yarn.

POMPONS: Work 8. Wind yarn 20 times over a 1 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape. Tie pompons in position as illustrated: EYES: Wind a scrap of Black yarn 4 times over index finger, cut yarn, slip off finger, tie in center and attach in place. MOUTH: Cut 2 sections of red felt; each section ⅝ x ⅜ inches. Round edges of one side. Overcast 2 sections tog and sew in place. Finish with ribbons.

MEDIUM

BODY: Ch 3, join to form a ring, work 11 d c in ring. 2nd ROUND: Working in back loop of sts throughout work 2 sdc in each st. 3rd ROUND: Work 1 sdc in each st, join. NEXT 10 ROUNDS: Repeat last round, cut yarn.

TOP: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 11 d c in ring. NEXT 5 ROUNDS: 1 sdc in each st. NEXT ROUND: 2 d c in each st. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: 1 sdc in each st, cut yarn. MOUTH: Cut 2 sections red felt ¾ x ½ inch. Round edges of one side and overcast tog. Sew in place. Work eyes and finish with ribbons same as small size.

POMPONS: Work 8. Wind yarn 30 times over 1½ inch cardboard and finish same as mini size.

LARGE

BODY: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 15 more d c in ring (16 d c), join. 2nd ROUND: Working in back loop of sts only throughout d c in same space, 2 d c in each st (32 d c). NEXT ROUND: Do not join this or following rounds, place marker at beg of each round. Work 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 16 times, s c in next 2 sts, sl st in next st, cut yarn.

TOP: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, 11 d c in ring, place a marker. 2nd ROUND: 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 4 times. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: 2 sdc in each st. NEXT ROUND: 1 sdc in each st, sl st in next st, cut yarn.

POMPONS: Work 8. Wind yarn 55 times over a 3 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape and attach in position as illustrated. MOUTH: Cut 2 sections red felt each 1¾ x ¾ inch. Round edges of one side. Overcast the 2 sections tog and sew in place. EYES: Wind a scrap of black yarn 6 times over index finger, slip off finger, tie in center and attach in position. Work other eye to correspond and finish with ribbons as illustrated.

[Pg 18]

## Showman Snowman

Showman
Snowman

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
2—70 yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 rubber ball—7 inch in diameter; 1 rubber ball—5½ inch in diameter; scraps Black felt; ¼ yd. Red ribbon

GAUGE: 4 sts = 1 inch

BODY: Make 2. Cast on 9 sts. 1st ROW: K 1, P 1 in each st (18 sts). 2nd and ALL EVEN ROWS: P across. 3rd ROW: Inc (K 1, P 1) in every other st. 5th ROW: Inc in every 3rd st. 7th ROW: Inc in every 4th st. 9th ROW: Inc in every 5th st. 11th ROW: Inc in every 6th st. 13th ROW: Inc in every 7th st. 15th ROW: K across. 16th ROW: P across, bind off.

HEAD: Work 2. Work 1st 10 rows same as body section, bind off. FINISHING: Steam sections. Seam body and head sections tog to have each section form circles. Weave 2 body sections tog taking up front of bound off sts and leaving an opening to insert large ball. Insert ball and weave opening closed. Finish head sections in same manner. Sew head and body sections tog. Cut circles from Black felt for buttons and eyes. Glue or sew in place. Cut nose and mouth as illustrated from Black felt and glue in place. STAND: Cut 18 strands ½ yd. long. Braid. Form circle with braid and sew in place under body section.

HAT: Cut a section of Black felt 6½ x 8 inches. Fold the 2-6½ inch ends tog and pin together. Place a marker 1 inch up on each side, then place a 2nd marker 1¼ inches in from 1st marker at each side edge. Mark center on fold, then place a marker 2½ inches from this marker. Then cut away from last marker to the 1¼ inch marker. Overcast the side edges closed leaving an opening to sew in place to top of head. Tie ribbon in place for scarf.

[Pg 19]

## Love Game

### Tennis Racket Cover

Love
Game

Tennis Racket Cover

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
3—70 Yd. skeins Red
1—70 Yd. skein White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

GAUGE: 7 sts = 2 inches

With Red, cast on 29 sts, work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 3½ inches, then inc 1 st each end of row every 1¼ inches 4 times. Work even until there are 66 rows from beg; then dec 1 st at beg of each row 6 times. Then dec 2 sts at beg of each row 4 times. Bind off remaining sts. Work another section in same manner.

EMBROIDERY: With White embroider as illustrated. See chart on page 20.

LETTERS: With White, work a chain long enough for desired letters. Work a sl st in back loops of each ch, cut yarn. Pin and tack in place as illustrated.

FINISHING: Block sections. Sew sections tog leaving cast on edges free.

BEADING: With Red, attach yarn on wrong side of work at side seam about 1½ inches above cast on edge, * ch 6, skip 3 sts and 3 rows above, sl st through next st, ch 6, skip 3 sts and 3 rows below, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. Work a chain 24 inches long. Lace chain through beading.

[Pg 20]

Chart for Embroidery of
TENNIS RACKET COVER

## Flower Bower Power

Flower
Bower
Power

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
14—70 yd. skeins White for entire set or
2—70 yd. skeins White for Topper
3—70 yd. skeins White for Seat Cover
10—70 yd. skeins White for Rug and
1 each—70 yd. skeins Watermelon, Orange and Jade for entire set

STAR MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD
1 Spool
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9

1 Pr. 14 inch Knitting Needles No. 7 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size I

GAUGE: No. 9 Needles: 7 sts = 2 inches No. 7 needles: 4 sts = 1 inch

### SEAT COVER

With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 18 sts. 1st ROW: K across row. 2nd and 3rd ROWS: Inc 1 st at beg and end of each row. Repeat 1st to 3rd rows 5 times. NEXT 7 ROWS: K across each row. NEXT ROW: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row (44 sts). NEXT 34 ROWS: K across each row. NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. NEXT 6 ROWS: K across each row. Repeat last 7 rows once (40 sts). NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. NEXT 3 ROWS: K across each row. Repeat last 4 rows 3 times (32 sts). NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. NEXT ROW: K across row. Repeat last 2 rows once. NEXT 7 ROWS: Dec 1 st at beg and end of each row (14 sts). Bind off.

FACING: Cast on 3 sts. 1st 3 ROWS: Work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) inc 1 st at beg and end of each row. 4th ROW: Inc 1 st at beg of row, YO, K 2 tog (beading), K 2, K 2 tog. 5th ROW: P across all sts working the YO as a st. Repeat 4th and 5th rows until strip is about 1½ inches less than necessary to fit from beg of cast on sts around cover to end of cast on sts. NEXT 2 ROWS: Continue in stockinette st, dec 1 st at beg and end of each row. Bind off. Sew to edge of cover having beading to inner edge. CORD: Work a ch 54 inches, cut yarn. Lace through beading. TRIM: LARGE FLOWER: With Watermelon ch 19, sl st in 1st st of ch, ch 12, sl st in same st, * ch 18, sl st in same st, ch 12, sl st in same st, repeat from * [Pg 22]3 times, cut yarn. SMALL FLOWER: With Orange ch 13, sl st in 1st st of ch, ch 8, sl st in same st, * ch 12, sl st in same st, ch 8, sl st in same st, repeat from * 3 times, cut yarn. STEMS: With Jade ch 15, cut yarn. Work another ch having 11 sts, cut yarn. LEAVES: (Make 5): Ch 10, sl st in 1st st of ch, cut yarn. With “STAR” MERCERIZED SEWING THREAD sew flowers, stems and leaves in position as illustrated. With Jade embroider French Knots (7 times around needle) in center of each flower.

### TISSUE TOPPER

With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 6 sts. 1st AND ALL ODD ROWS: K across each row. 2nd ROW: Inc in each st. 4th ROW: K 1, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. 6th ROW: K 2, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. 8th ROW: K 3, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. Continue working in same manner always having 1 more st before inc in the even numbered rows until there are 48 sts on needle. NEXT 28 ROWS: K across each row. NEXT ROW: K 1, inc in next st, repeat from beg across row. NEXT 10 ROWS: K across each row. Bind off loosely. FINISHING: Sew side seam. Make 1 large Watermelon flower and 1 small Orange flower same as seat cover. Make 1 long and 1 short stem. Sew to topper as illustrated.

### RUG

Approximate Size: 25½ x 31½ inches

With White and No. 7 needles, cast on 96 sts and work in Garter st (K each row) until rug measures 30 inches from beg, bind off.

EDGE: Attach yarn in right corner at top, working across top, work 3 s c in same space, * ch 1, skip next st, s c in next st, repeat from * across top to next corner, 3 s c in corner, working down side of rug, * ch 1, skip 1 ridge, s c in next ridge, repeat from last * across side, 3 s c in corner, then repeat from 1st * across remaining 2 sides ending to correspond, join. 2nd ROUND: Ch 1, 3 s c in center st at corner, * ch 1, skip next s c, s c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * all around, working 3 s c in each corner st, join, cut yarn.

FINISHING: Block to measurements. Make 4 large and 4 small Watermelon flowers same as seat cover. Make 3 large and 3 small Orange flowers. Make 6 long stems and 8 short stems. Make 32 leaves. Arrange flowers, stems and leaves as illustrated and sew in position.

### TISSUE BOX COVER

With White and No. 9 needles, cast on 34 sts and work in Garter st (K each row) for 2¾ inches. NEXT 2 ROWS: K across each row casting on 10 sts at end of each row for sides (54 sts). Work even for 2¼ more inches. NEXT ROW: K across 14 sts, bind off next 26 sts for top opening, K across remaining 14 sts. NEXT ROW: K across 14 sts, cast on 26 sts, work across remaining 14 sts. Work even until side measures 4½ inches from cast on sts. NEXT 2 ROWS: Bind off 10 sts at beg of each row. Work even on remaining 34 center sts for 2¾ inches, bind off.

FINISHING: Weave 4 corner seams. Work a row of sl sts around lower edge and top opening. Make 1 large Watermelon flower same as seat cover. Make 1 small Orange flower, 1 stem and 3 leaves. Sew in position as illustrated.

[Pg 23]

## Excite in White

### Sleeveless Cardigan

Excite
in
White

SLEEVELESS CARDIGAN

SIZES: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
9 (10, 11)—70 yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for small size (10-12). Changes for medium (14-16) and large (18-20) sizes are given in parentheses.

MEASUREMENTS: Width across back at underarm: 16″, 18″, 20″. Width across each front at underarm: 9″, 10″, 11″.

BACK: Cast on 49 (55, 61) sts. 1st ROW: K 3, P 1, * K 5, P 1, repeat from * across row ending K 3. 2nd ROW: P 3, K 1, * P 5, K 1, repeat from * across row ending P 3. 3rd ROW: Repeat 1st row. 4th ROW: P 3, * drop next st down 3 rows, insert needle in st and under strands, pulling loop up in front of strands to level of row being worked, K the st, P 5, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with P 3. 5th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 6th ROW: P across row. Repeat these 6 rows for pattern. Work in pattern until back measures 19 inches from beg ending with 6th pattern row. SHAPE ARMHOLES: NEXT 2 ROWS: Bind off 6 sts at beg of each row (all sizes). Then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row 3 times (all [Pg 24]sizes). Work even in pattern until armholes measure 7½ (7½, 8) inches from 1st bind off ending with 5th pattern row.

SHAPE SHOULDERS: NEXT 4 ROWS: Bind off 5 sts at beg of each row (all sizes). Bind off remaining sts in pattern.

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 28 (30, 32) sts and work in pattern as follows: 1st ROW: K 3 (5, 7), P 1 * K 5, P 1, repeat from * twice, K 2, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * twice. 2nd ROW: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1 (border sts), P 2, K 1, * P 5, K 1, repeat from * twice, P 3 (5, 7). 3rd ROW: Same as 1st row. 4th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, * drop next st down 3 rows below, insert needle in st and under strands, K the st, P 5, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with P 3 (5, 7). 5th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 6th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, P across remaining sts. Repeat these 6 rows for pattern. Work even in pattern until work measures 17½ inches from beg, ending with 5th pattern row. NEXT ROW: * P 1, K 1, repeat from * twice, P 2 tog, P across remaining sts. Then dec 1 st after border sts in same manner every 6th row 2 (4, 6) times; at the same time when work measures same as back to armhole, shape armhole same as back. When armhole measures same as back, shape shoulder same as back. Then work even on 6 border sts until border is long enough to reach center back of neck, bind off.

LEFT FRONT: Work same as right front reversing all shapings and pattern by starting from end of row and working back to beginning of row.

ARMHOLE BANDS: MAKE 2: Cast on 7 sts, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * twice, P 1. 2nd ROW: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * twice, K 1. Repeat these 2 rows until band is long enough to go around armhole, bind off.

FINISHING: Block each section. Weave shoulder and side seams. Sew band to armhole edge having P st edge on right side of work. Weave border ends tog at back of neck, weave border to back of neck.

## CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS

Chain | ch
Stitch | st
Slip Stitch | sl st
Single Crochet | s c
Short Double Crochet | s d c
OR Half Double Crochet | h d c
Double Crochet | d c
Treble Crochet | tr c
Double Treble Crochet | d tr c
Treble Treble Crochet | tr tr c
Yarn Over | y o
Open Mesh | o m
OR Space | sp
Solid Mesh | s m
OR Block | bl
Picot | p
Double Picot | d p
Beginning Round | beg rnd
Inclusive | incl
Increase | inc
Decrease | dec
Remain(ing) | rem

Asterisk...*. This indicates that the directions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to the ones already given. Thus “repeat from * 3 times” means 4 patterns in all.

[Pg 25]

## The Simplest/Smartest of Them All

### Luncheon Mats

The Simplest/Smartest
of Them All

LUNCHEON MATS

SIZE: 11 x 16 inches

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
2—70 yd. skeins for each mat

Afghan Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch; 3 rows = 1 inch

Ch 54, pick up 2nd st from hook, pull loop through, leaving all loops on hook, pick up and pull a loop through each remaining st of ch. Work back by drawing yarn through 1st loop, then work off all loops 2 at a time, do not turn. 2nd ROW: Skip the 1st vertical bar of st, then pull a loop through each remaining vertical bar, insert hook under last vertical bar and edge of work, do not turn, yo and pull through 1st loop, then work off all remaining loops 2 at a time. Repeat 2nd row until mat measures 15½ inches, do not cut yarn. Work 1 sl st in each st across, working down, work 1 sl st on each row on each side, working sl sts across starting ch, join, cut yarn. Work 3 more mats in colors of your choice.

[Pg 27]

## What's Your Bag

What’s
Your
Bag

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN

1—70 yd. skein each National Blue and White; 2—70 yd. skeins Red for Large Bag; 1—70 yd. skein each National Blue, White and Red for Mini Bag

1 Pr. Knitting Needles Size 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 7 sts = 2 inches

LARGE

With National Blue cast on 8 sts. 1st ROW: K, inc in every stitch. 2nd AND ALL EVEN ROWS: P across, drop National Blue. 3rd ROW: Attach White, K, inc 1 st in every 2nd st. 5th ROW: Attach Red, K inc 1 st in every 3rd st. Continue alternating color stripes (2 rows each) and increasing on K rows having 1 st more between inc points until there are 80 sts on needle. Work even in established colors and stockinette st for 13 inches ending with a White stripe. Attach Red and work in garter st (K all rows) for 2 inches (cuff). Bind off.

FINISHING: Steam slightly, sew seam. Fold garter st cuff down to wrong side; sew in place leaving a 1 inch opening on 2 sides. DRAWSTRINGS: (make 2) Make a chain 36 inches long. Work a sl in each st on wrong side of ch. Insert a drawstring through one opening of cuff and back to beg. Knot ends tog at each side. Insert other string through other opening in same manner.

MINI

Work same as large bag for 7 inches; then work garter stitch cuff.

[Pg 30]

## Going Sewing?

### Sewing Caddy

Going
Sewing?

Sewing Caddy

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
2—70 yd. skeins Lt. Jade
1—70 yd. skein each Folly Pink and Buttercup

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 3 s c = 1 inch

SEWING CADDY

FLOWER: With Buttercup ch 4, join to form a ring, work 8 s c in ring. Do not join this or following rounds, place a marker at beg of rounds. 2nd and 3rd ROUNDS: 2 s c in each s c, sl st in next st, cut yarn. 4th ROUND: Attach Folly Pink, s c in same space, skip 1 s c, * 5 d c in next s c, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c (petal) repeat from * all around. 5th ROUND: 7 d c in center d c of petal, sl st in next s c, repeat from beg all around, join, sl st in back of next petal, ch 4 for loop for hanging, sl st on other side of same petal, ch 1, turn; work 5 s c over loop, cut yarn. Attach yarn on front of petal and work a ch 4 loop in same manner for thimble holder.

CENTER: With Buttercup work 1st 2 rounds same as center of flower. 3rd ROUND: 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from beg all around. 4th ROUND: 1 s c in each s c. 5th ROUND: Sl st in every other st all around, cut yarn. Fill with cotton and sew in place to center of flower.

LEAVES: Work 2. With Lt. Jade ch 5, 4 d c in 1st st of ch, ch 1 to turn each row. 2nd ROW: Working in back loop of sts work in s c inc in 1st and last sts.[Pg 31] 3rd ROW: 1 s c in each s c. 4th ROW: Work 2 s c tog at beg and end of row. 5th ROW: Work remaining 3 s c tog, cut yarn. Attach yarn between 2nd and 3rd rows at side, ch 5, sl st in corresponding st on other side of leaf for thread holder, ch 1, turn; then work 5 s c over loop, cut yarn. Work loop on other leaf to correspond.

STEM: With Lt. Jade ch 6, join to form a ring. 2nd ROUND: Work 2 s c in each st of ch. Do not join or turn following rounds and work in the back loop of sts. Work 1 s c in each s c until stem measures 25 inches, ch 5, skip 5 s c for opening for scissors, 1 s c in each remaining s c working 1 s c in each st of ch. Continue in rounds of s c until stem measures 36 inches from beg, cut yarn. Opening at top is for yardstick.

FINISHING: Sew flower in place to stem have opening for scissor on front of stem. Sew leaves in place as illustrated. Sew opening at lower edge closed.

[Pg 33]

## Mirror Mirror on the Ball

Mirror
Mirror
on the Ball

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
1—70 yd. skein each White and Pink
Plastic Crochet Hook Size H
1 Hand Mirror 6¼ inches in diameter
Scrap of Black Felt

With White ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or following rounds, place a marker at beg of each round. 2nd ROUND: 2 s c in each s c. 3rd ROUND: * 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around. 4th ROUND: * 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around. 5th ROUND: * 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around. 6th to 10th ROUNDS: Continue in same manner having 1 more st between each increase in each row (60 sts). 11th ROUND: 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn.

EDGE: With wrong side of work facing, attach Pink in any s c of the 10th round, and working over s c of 11th round, work 1 double loop st in each s c (double loop st: insert hook in st, winding yarn clock wise, wind yarn twice around index finger, insert hook from left to right through loops on finger, pick up both loops and pull through st, drop loops from finger, yo and pull through all loops on hook), cut yarn.

BACK FACING: Attach Pink in any st and work 1 s c in each of the next 52 sts leaving 8 sts free for handle, ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn.

EARRINGS: With Pink, ch 2, 8 s c in 1st st of ch, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at beg of each round. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: 1 s c in each s c, cut yarn, leaving a length. Fill slightly with cotton and draw sts tog at top. Attach yarn at top and ch 6, fasten to cover, cut yarn.

BANGS: Wind Pink 25 times over a 1 inch ruler, stitch across top, slip off ruler and stitch in place to front as illustrated.

FINISHING: Finish face as illustrated using felt. Lace a length of yarn through last row of back facing, place cover on mirror, draw tog and tie. Tie strands of yarn in bow as illustrated.

[Pg 34]

## Hit and Miss

Hit and Miss

APP. SIZE: 26 inches in diameter without fringe

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN
4—70 yd. skeins each Old Rose and Dk. Rose
3—70 yd. skeins Pink

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch

With Old Rose ch 2, 8 s c in 1st st of ch, do not join or turn this or following rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round. 2nd ROUND: 2 s c in 1st s c (NOTE: all s c are worked into the center of the st instead of at top of st, this will not be referred to again), drop Old Rose, attach Dk. Rose, 2 s c in each remaining s c, drop Dk. Rose. 3rd ROUND: Attach Pink, * s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * twice, drop Pink, with Old Rose * s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * 3 times, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, with Dk. Rose s c in same space where last s c was worked. 4th ROUND: * 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * twice, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, with Pink 2 s c in next s c, * 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * twice, s c in next s c, with Old Rose s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c. 5th ROUND: 1 s c in each of the next 13 s c, with Dk. Rose 1 s c in each of the next 19 s c. Cut yarn as follows: twelve 1½ yard lengths of Pink, twelve 1¾ yard lengths of Dk. Rose and twelve 2¼ yard lengths of Old Rose. Tie all lengths together in the following order, * Pink, Dk. Rose, Old Rose, repeat from * until all lengths are tied. 6th ROUND: With Pink working in s c increase in every 4th s c. Work 1 round even in s c. 8th ROUND: Inc in every 4th s c. Work 1 round even. 10th ROUND: Inc in every 5th s c. Work 1 round even. 12th ROUND: Inc in every 4th s c. Work 1 round even. 14th ROUND: Inc in every 5th s c. When all lengths are used cut yarn into following lengths: Pink into 2½ yard lengths, Dk. Rose into 3 yard lengths and Old Rose into 3½ yard lengths. Work 3 rounds even: Repeat last 4 rounds once. 22nd ROUND: Inc in every 4th s c. Work 8 rounds even. 31st ROUND: Inc in every 5th s c. Work 1 round even. 33rd ROUND: Inc in every 5th s c. Work 7 rounds even. 41st ROUND: Inc in every 5th s c. Work 5 rounds even. 47th ROUND: Inc in every 10th s c. Work 3 rounds even, join last round, cut yarn.

FRINGE: Cut all colors in 8 inch lengths. Take one strand, double in half and loop through each st alternating colors.

[Pg 35]

HIGH RIDGE PARK, STAMFORD, CONN. 06905 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

## Transcriber’s Notes

- pg 3 Capitalized: a few yds. Red
- pg 11 Changed 4th ROW: K 3, P 1, K 3. 5TH to: 5th
- pg 27 Changed comma to period after: Knot ends tog at each side
- pg 29 Added comma after: yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1
- pg 31 Changed 6th ROW: Work remaining 3 s c tog to: 5th