Rose Fever!

This pattern is HOT! I'm totally smitten with the lavishness of all these roses. You'll feel like a garden princess wearing your headband and carrying your rose muff! When you're not wearing them, stick them on top of your favorite vase!

Luscious Rose Patterns Just Waiting For You To Pluck!

ROSE HAT AND ROSE MUFF

SIZES: Muff, 11" wide. Headband, adjustable size.

MATERIALS:

Red Heart Super Saver Knitting Worsted, 2 7-oz. skeins Burgundy (A); 2 skeins Lipstick ; 1 skein Hunter Green (D) 1 skein Light Sage (E).

NOTE: Yarn for roses can also be Candy print or 3 different shades of red

For leaves, you can use a variegated green or Red Heart Camo. Use what you have to make it the colors you like.

Hook slze F/4mm

Muff lining, 24" in circumference, 11" wide. Matching sewing thread. Tapestry needle.

GAUGE: 7 dc = 2" on muff. 9 sts = 1": 13 rows = 2" on headband.

MUFF (worked with A) : .

Rnd 1 (right slde) : Ch 86, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across—84 dc. Row should be 24" wide. From right side, join with sl st in top of turning-ch. Do not turn.

Rnds 2-24: Ch 3, work dc in each dc around. Join each rnd with sl st in top of ch-3. Work as follows:

Side Bands:

Rnds 1 and 2: Work in dc, dec 7 dc (to dec 1 dc, yo, pull up a Loop in each of 2 dc, yo and through 3 Loops on hook, yo and through 2 Loops on hook) evenly spaced on each rnd—70 dc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, work sc in each dc. Rnd 4: Ch 1, work sl st in each sc. End off. Insert muff lining inside of muff. From right side, work side band at op­poslte end of muff piece in same way. Note: Do not sew muff to lining until all roses are sewn on muff.

HEADBAND:

Note: The original headband was KNITTED! YIKES!!! However, I converted the knit pattern to a crochet pattern. If you have a favorite headband pattern, feel free to use that. This is just a base for the roses and it really doesn’t matter what pattern you use.

Row 1: Beg at center back, ch 27 , sc in 2^nd ch from the hook and in each of next 25 chs, ch 1, turn

Row: 2: . Working in back loop, sc in each sc, ch 1 turn (26)

Row 3- and up: rep row 2 until piece measures 5 inches. Mark this slde of row. You will be decreasing at this edge for the next few rows.

Now you will dec 1 st at marked edge of next row, then every 4th row at same edge 5 times—20 sts.

Now working even back loop only, crochet until piece measures 14" from start or 8" less than desired head size.

Inc one sc at marked edge on next row, then every 4th row on same edge 5 times—26 sts.

Work even until piece measures 22" from start or desired head size. Fasten off. (center back). Sew back seam.

ROSE:

Center:

Rnd 1: With Lipstick, ch 4. Join with sl st in first ch to form ring. Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, drop Loop off hook, insert hook from front to back in top of ch-3 and pull dropped Loop through (first popcorn made), * ch 3 sp, 3 dc in ring, drop Loop off hook, insert hook from front to back in first dc of same group and pull dropped Loop through (popcorn made), repeat from * 3 times. Ch 3, join with sl st in top of first popcorn.

Rnd 2: Sl st in first sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, complete first popcorn,

* ch-4 sp, popcorn of 4 dc in next sp, repeat from * 3 times. Ch-4 sp, join in top of first popcorn.

Rnd 3: (You will work petals) Sl st in first sp. Work shell of (1 sc, 1 dc, 3 trc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in each sp around—5 petals. Join with sl st in first sc of first petal. End off. You will now be attaching green for leaves

Note: You can work the roses with 3 colors. Just work each with a separate color, mixing colors for each round for each rose.

Leaves:

Rnd 4: With D , make Loop on hook. Sc between two petals in back of work in top of popcorn on rnd 2, * ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each of next 4 ch, sc in last ch, sl st in same st at base of leaf **, ch 4 in back of petals, sc between next 2 petals in top of next pop­corn, repeat from * twice, ending at **.

Rnd 5: With D, ch 1 turn. * Sc in each of next 5 sts on leaf, 3 sc in last sc; working on other slde of leaf, sc in each of 5 ch, sl st in last ch (leaf completed) **, ch 4, sl st in base of next leaf, repeat from * twice, ending at **- End off D.

Three leaves made and rose completed. Use D or E for leasves as per your taste.

Note: Make 17 more roses the same for muff; 5 roses for headband. Make leaves in either D or E per your taste

FINISHING: Muff: Beg at each side opening, pin 6 roses around each open­ing, alternating colors; fill in remaining surface with roses; sew in place with A (Burgundy) yarn making invisible sts. Sew sides of muff to sides of lining with sewing thread.

Headband: Sew roses in alternate color combinations around headband.

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Additional Information about this pattern: In my personal library I have the original McCall's Magazine, Fall-Winter 1963-64. The pattern was originally called Rose Headband and Muff. The instructions called for knitting much of the work. I converted all knitting to crochet. I re-worked the pattern for todays terminology and I also updated the yarn and hook size. I re-colorized the photo and drew on it. My HTML arrangement of these patterns ,my added instructions, my conversion of knitting to crochet and my re-colorized and drawn upon photo are 2008 by Maria Merlino

Pineapple Peacock Placemat!

You'll be as proud as this this peacock when your guests OOH and AHH at the beauty and majesty of this fine feathered friend. This vintage pattern calls for a #30 thread and a # 10 hook, but feel free to use what ever thread you feel the best using. For a nice size piece, or if you are afraid of thin thread, double your thread and use a larger hook.
Like Peacocks? Here are more!!!

PINEAPPLE PEACOCK PLACEMAT

Materials: 300 yards of #30 thread and a # 10 steel hook

Size: 12"x17"

HEAD-

1ST ROUND: Ch 4, join with sl st into a ring, ch 3,11 dc into ring, sl st in top st of ch 3 at beg of round (this forms the eye.)

2ND ROUND: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, ch 11, skip next 3 dc, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, ch 6, skip rem dc, 1 sc in first sc at beg of round.

3RD ROUND: Ch 2, skip next sc, thread over hook, draw up a loop in next sc, thread over and through all 3 loops on hook (this forms 1 half dc), ch 2, skip next ch st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, skip st, work (1 dc, ch 5 and 1 dc) all in next st, work (ch 2, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st) 3 times, ch 2, skip next sc, 1 sc in next sc, sl st in next ch 6 loop, ch 3, 5 dc in same ch 6 loop as last sl st, ch 2, turn, skip first dec dc (just made), 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, turn, skip first dc, work 3 dc dec over next 3 dc as follows: work (thread over hook, draw up a loop in next dc, thread over and through 2 loops) 3 times, thread over and through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1; cut thread, (this forms beak).

1ST ROW: Join thread with 1 sc in end sc of 2nd round, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch 2 space, 2 tr {thread twice around hook for trj in same space as last dc, work (1 tr in next st, 3 tr in the next space) 4 times, 5 tr in center st of same space as last tr, 3 more tr over rem sts of same space, (1 tr in next st, 3 tr in next space) 3 times,1 tr in next st, (1 dc, 1 hdc and 1 sc) all in the next space.

2ND ROW: - (this starts neck) : CH 1, turn, sl st in each of first 3 sts, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of 3 sts, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, 1 dtr (thread 3 times around hook for dtr) in each of next 6 sts, (do not work over rem sts. )

3RD ROW: Ch 5, turn, skip first st on last row, 1 dtr in each of next 5 sts, 1 tr in each of 3 sts, 1 dc in each of 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts.

4TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of first 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of 3 sts, 1 tr in each of 3 sts, 1 dtr in each of rem .sts, 1 dtr in top st of turning ch.

5TH ROW: CH 4, turn, skip first st, 1 tr in each of rem 15 sts.

6TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, 2 tr in first st, 1 tr in each of next 11 sts, work dc dec over next 3 sts as follows: work {thread twice around hook, draw up a loop in next st, thread over and through 2 loops, over and through 2 loops) 3 times, thread over and through all 4 loops on hook. 7TH ROW: CH 4, turn, skip first st, 1 tr in each of next 13 tr, 2 tr in top st of turning ch.

8TH ROW: Same as 6th row.

BODY –

9TH ROW: - Same as 4th row but end with 4 dtr in top st of turning ch.

10TH ROW: Same as 3rd row but having 1 tr in each of 5 sts (instead of 3 sts).

11TH ROW: Same as 4th row but having 1 tr in each of 5 sts.

Rep last 2 rows 5 more times; rep 10th row once more; skip last 13 rows made; join with sl st to end st on next row; fasten off.

LEFT WING –

1ST ROW: Working along end of rows, skip first 7 rows, join thread with

sl st in top st of turning ch on 8th row (this is last row of neck); *placing sts over either top of end dtr or top st of turning ch of rows along body₍work {ch 5 and 1 sc) over each of next 5 rows; do not work over rem rows.

2ND ROW: Ch 4, turn, 4 tr in first ch 5 loop, *ch 1, 5 tr in next ch loop; rep from *across last row. 3RD ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in each of next 4 tr, *ch 1, 1 tr in each of next 5 tr; rep from * across ending with ch 1, 1 tr in each of 4 tr, 1 tr in top st of ch.

4TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in next tr, *2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of 2 tr, ch 2, 1 tr in each of 2 tr; rep from * across, end with 1 tr in each of end 2 sts.

5TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in each of next 5 tr, ch 2, 1 tr in each of next 3 tr, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 st in next st, (do not work over rem sts), cut thread.

6TH ROW: Turn, join thread with sl st in top st of turning ch on 4th row of wing, *skip next st, work 6 tr between next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st on same group, ch 4, 1 sc in 4th st from hook (this forms picot), 1 sc in first st on next group; rep from * twice more, skip 1 st, 6 tr in next st, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, 1 picot, 1 tr in each of 6 sts on next group.

7TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in each of 2 tr, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next st. 8th ROW: Ch 1, turn, skip first 3 sts, 6 tr in next st, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st;

cut thread.

RIGHT WING:

Join thread with 1 sc in top st of turning ch on last row of body;

continue to work as for Left Wing.

BOTTOM ROWS ON BODY -

1ST ROW: Working over end of rows of body between wings, skip last 4 rows of body, join thread with sl st in turning ch on next row (this will be in front of end group of wing), ch 4, 5 tr in same turning ch loop as sl st, 6 tr over end of each of the next 5 rows.

2ND ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr on last row, 1 tr in each of rem sts on last row; cut thread

CREST: Ch 17, tr tr (thread 4 times around hook for tr tr ) in 7th st from hook, *ch4 l sc in 4th st from hook (this forms 1 picot), work ( 1 tr tr, picot and 1 tr tr ) in next st; rep from * across ch. Sew foundation ch of crest to top of head.

TAIL-

1: ROW: Ch 102, 2 tr in 4th st from hook, ch 2, 3 more tr in same st as last tr(this forms 1 shell), * ch 2, skip 6 sts, 1 shell of (3 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) in next st; rep from * across ch (there are 15 shells in row).

2ND ROW: Ch 1, turn, work 1 shell in first shell as follows: sl st in each of first 3 tr, sl st in next ch 2 loop, ch 4, (2 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) all in same ch loop as last sl st, ch 3, skip next ch loop, always working shells in ch loop of shells below work shell of (3 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) in next shell; rep from * across.

3RD ROW: Same as last row.

4TH ROW: Same as last row but having 1 more st in each ch loop between shells. (ch 4 instead of 3). Always having 1 more st in each ch loop between shells than previous row, rep last row 5 more times.

10TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first shell, ch 2, 3 more tr in same shell as last tr, *ch 8, skip ch loop, 1 shell in next shell, ch 2, 3 more tr in same shell; rep from *across.

11TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first ch 2 loop, 1 shell in next ch 2 loop, * ch 7, skip ch 8 loop, 1 shell in each of 2 ch 2 loops; rep from * across. 12TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first shell, * ch 3, 1 shell in next shell, ch 7, skip ch loop, 1 shell innext shell; rep from * across, end with ch 3, 1 shell in end shell. 13TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first shell, * ch 5, 1 shell in next shell, 1 sc in next ch loop, 1 shell in next shell; rep from * across, end with ch 5, 1 shell in end shell.

14TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, (1 tr, ch 2 and 2 tr) in first tr, 1 sc in ch loop of first shell *ch 3, 6 tr in center st of ch 5 loop, ch 3, 1 sc in next shell,

(2 tr. ch 2 and 2 tr ) in next sc, 1 sc in next shell; rep from *twice more working 7 tr (instead of 6) in center st of (ch 5) loop, rep from * twice more; working 9 tr (instead of 6) in center st of ch loop, rep 5 more times; work 2 repeats with 7 tr in center st of ch loop; working 6 tr in center st of ch 5 loop, rep from * across row ending with skip 2 tr, (2 tr,ch 2 and 2 tr) in top st of end ch.

15TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first shell, *skip ch loop, work (ch 4 and 1 tr) in each tr of next tr group, ch 4, 1 shell in next shell; rep from * across.

16TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first shell, * ch 6, skip ch loop, 1 sc in next ch loop, (ch 4 and 1 sc) in all but last ch loop before next shell, ch 6, skip next ch loop, 1 shell in shell; rep from * across.

Rep last row twice more.

19TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first shell, * ch 6, skip ch 6 loop, 1 sc in next ch loop, (ch 4 and 1 sc) in next ch loop or in each (ch 4) loop of pineapple, ch 6, skip next (ch 6) loop, work (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) all in next shell; rep from * across but end with ch 6, 1 shell in end shell.

FIRST SCALLOP-

1ST SHORT ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first shell, ch 6, skip

ch loop, 1 sc in next ch loop, ch 6, skip ch 6 loop, 1 shell in next ch 2 loop;

do not work over rem sts.

2ND SHORT ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first shell, skip 2 ch loops, 3 tr in next shell,mch 1, turn, sl st in next shell, ch 1, turn, 3 tr in same shell as last tr; cut thread.

SECOND AND THIRD SCALLOPS: Turn, join thread with sl st in next ch 2 loop on last long row; work as for First Scallop.

FOURTH SCALLOP –

1ST SHORT ROW: Turn, join thread with sl st in next ch 2 loop on last long row, ch 4 , complete first shell, ch 6, skip next ch loop, 1 sc in next ch loop, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch loop, ch 6, skip next ch loop, 1 shell in next ch 2 loop.

Rep 1st and 2nd short rows of First Scallop.

FIFTH SCALLOP: Do not turn, work as for Fourth Scallop.

SLXTH SCALLOP - 1ST SHORT ROW: Join thread with sl st innext ch 2 loop on last long row, ch Incomplete first shell, ch 6, skip next ch loop, 1 sc in next ch loop, (ch 4 and 1 sc) in each ch 4 loop, ch 6, skip ch 6 loop,

1 shell in next ch 2 loop.

2ND SHORT ROW: Ch 1, turn, 1 shell in first shell next ch loop,

(ch 4 and sc) in each ch 4 loop, in next shell.

Rep last row once.

Rep 1st and 2nd short rows of First Scallop.

Rep last scallop 4 more times.

Work 2 more scallops same as for Fifth Scallop.

Work 3 more scallops same as for Second Scallop.

TO JOIN: Arrange tail in back of peacock as shown on Illustration. With a darning needle and the crochet cotton, sew sections securely together.

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Additional information about this pattern: In my personal library, I have the original pattern sheet. The original name of this pattern is Crocheted Place Mats # 7387 There is no copyright date. The pattern sheet measures 27 1/2 inches by 16 inches. I have taken the original illustration and manipulated it. I re-colorized it and shapened it. The pattern text was re-formatted and cleaned up. I re-wrote the directions to include modern terminology and material. The pattern above is my re-worked pattern.My HTML arrangement of these patterns and my added instructions and re-worked photos and illustrations are 2008 by Maria Merlino

Crinoline Lady with Basket of Posies!

This little miss is sure to delight you! You don't have to make her in one color. This is a good way to use up your pretty scraps of thread. Make her bonnet, basket and flowers in different colors for an eye-popping piece.

Crinoline Lady with Basket

Materials: Size 10 thread in color of choice, 1 ball

#7 steel hook

SKIRT –

1ST ROW: Ch 15, 1 dc in 4th st from hook, 1 dc in each of next 11 sts of chain.

2ND ROW: Ch 4, turn, 2 tr (thread twice around hook for a tr) in first dc of last row, ch 2, 3 more tr in same st as last tr, * ch 3, skip next dc, 1 tr in next dc; repeat from * across, end with ch 3, skip next dc, a shell of (3 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) in top st of turning chain of last row (there are 6 chain loops between shells).

3RD ROW: Turn, work a shell in first shell «as fol­lows: a sl st in 3 tr, a sl st in (ch 2) loop, ch 4, (2 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) all in same chain loop as last sl st (ch 5 and 1 tr) in each chain loop, ch 5, a shell of (3 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) in (ch 2) loop of end shell. Repeat last row twice more.

6TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, (ch 5 and 1 tr) in 4 chain loops, ch 5, a shell in next chain loop, (ch 5 and 1 tr) in 4 chain loops, ch 5, (always work­ing shells in chain loop of shells below) work a she 11 in end shell.

7TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, ch 2, 3 more tr in same shell below, (ch 4 and 1 tr) in 5 chain loops, a shell in shell, ch 2, 3 more tr in same shell below, 1 tr In next chain loop, (ch 4 and 1 tr) in 4 chain loops, ch 4,

(3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr), all in end shell.

8TH RoW: Turn, a shell in first (ch 2)loop, ch 5, a shell in next (ch 2) loop, * 1 tr in next chain loop, (ch 4 and 1 tr) in 4 chain loops, a shell in (ch 2) loop, ch 5, a shell in next (ch 2) loop; repeat from * once.

9TH.ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, ch 3, 3 tr in center st of next (ch 5) loop, ch 3, a shell in next shell, * 1 tr in next chain loop, (ch 4 and 1 tr) in 3 chain loops, a shell in next shell, ch 3, 3 tr in center st of chain loop, ch 3, a shell in next shell; repeat from * once.

10TH ROW Turn, a shell in first shell.ch 4, ship (ch 3) loop, 2 tr in each of 3 tr, ch 4, a shell in shell, * 1 tr in next chain loop, (ch 4 and 1 tr)in 2 chain loops, a shell in shell, ch 4, skip (ch 3) loop, 2 tr in 3 tr, ch 4, a shell in shell, repeat from * once.

11TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, ch 6, skip next chain loop, (2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in next tr) 3 times, ch 6, a shell in shell, * 1 tr In next chain loop, ch 4, 1 tr in next chain loop, a shell in shell, ch 6, skip next chain loop, (2 tr In next tr, 1 tr In next tr) 3 times, ch 6, a shell in shell; repeat from * once.

12TH HOW: Turn, a shell In first shell * ch 6, skip chain loop, 2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in 8 tr, ch 6, a shell In shell, skip chain loop, a shell in next shell; repeat from * across row, but end with ch 6, a shell in end shell.

13TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip next (ch 6) loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 10 tr, ch 6, skip next shell, a shell in first tr of next shell; repeat from * across, end as last row.

14TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell,

* skip next chain loop, (ch 8 and 1 sc) in each of 9 chain loops, ch 8, skip next chain loop, a shell in next shell; repeat from * across row.

15TH HOW: Same as last row but work (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 8 chain loops.

16TH RoW: Turn, a shell in first shell,

* skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 7 chain loops, ch 6, a shell in shell, ch 2, 3 more tr in same shell below; repeat from * across but end with ch 6, a shell in end shell.

17TH ROW: Turn, a shell, in first shell,

* skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 6 chain loops, ch 6, skip a chain loop, a shell in each of 2 (ch 2) loops; repeat from * across, end as before.

18TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 5 chain loops, ch 6, skip a chain loop, a shell in next shell, ch 7, a shell in next shell; repeat from * across, end as before.

19TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 4 loops ch 6, skip a chain loop, a shell in

next shell, ch 4, 9 tr In center st of next (ch 7) loop, ch 4, a shell In next shell; re­peat from * across but end as before.

20TH ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 3 chain loops, ch 6, a shell in next shell, ch 4, skip next chain loop, 1 tr in next tr, (ch 1 and 1 tr) in 8 tr, ch 4, a shell in shell; repeat from * across, end as be­fore.

21ST ROW: Turn, a shell in first shell, * skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 2 chain loops, ch 6, skip a chain loop, (3 tr, ch 2 aid 1 tr) in next shell, ch 1, turn, a sl st in (ch 2) loop, ch 4, (1 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr) in same chain loop as last sl st, ch 6, 1 sc in center chain loop, ch 6, a shell in next shell, turn, a shell in first shell, skip 2 chain loops, 3 tr in next shell, ch 1, turn, a sl st in chain loop of next shell, ch 1, turn (2 tr, ch 4 and a sl st) in same chain loop as last tr, a sl st in next tr, a sl st in top st of next chain, ch 4, a sl st in next (ch 2) loop below, 2 tr in same chain loop of last row as next tr, ch 5, 1 sc In 4th st from book, ch 1, skip next chain loop, 1 tr in next tr, (ch 4, 1 sc in 4th st from hook, 1 tr in next tr ) 8 times, ch 5, 1 sc in 4th st from hook, ch 1, a shell in next shell; repeat from * once, skip a chain loop, (ch 6 and 1 sc) in 2 chain loops, ch 6, a shell in end shell, turn, a shell in first shell, ch 6, 1 sc in center chain loop, ch 8, a shell in shell, turn, a shell in first shell, skip 2 chain loops, 3 tr in next shell, ch 1, turn, a sl st in chain loop of next shell, ch 1, turn, 3 tr in same shell as last tr; break off.

ARMs AND BODICE –

1ST ROW: Ch 6, work 8 tr in 8th st from hook.

2ND ROW: ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in each of next 7 tr, 1 tr in top st of turning chain of last row.

3RD ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr of last row, work a 4 Joined tr stitch over next 4 tr as follows: (thread twice around hook, draw up a loop in next st, thread over and through 2 loops, over and through 2 loops) 4 times, thread over, draw through all 5 loops on hook, a 4 joined tr over next 4 sts.

4TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, 3 tr in first st, 4 tr in next st.

5TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, 1 tr in each of the 7 tr of last row, 2 tr in top st of turning chain.

6TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in each of next 9 sts. Repeat last row twice.

9TH ROW: Ch 1, turn. 1 sc in first-3 sts, thread over hook, draw up a loop in next st, thread over and through all 3 loops on hook (this forms a half dc), a half dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts.

10TH ROW: Ch 6, turn, skip first st, 1 tr in next st, * ch 2, skip next st, 1 tr in next st; repeat from * across row,

11TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, * 2 tr in next '(ch 2) space, 1 tr in next tr; repeat from * across row, end with 2 tr in turning chain space, 1 tr in 3rd st of same turning chain.

12TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, work a 2 Joined tr over next 2 tr as follows: (thread twice around hook, draw up a loop in next st, thread over and through 2 loops, over and through 2 loops) twice, thread over and draw through all 3 loops on hook, 1 tr in all but the end 2 tr, a 2 joined tr over next 2 tr.

13TH ROW: Ch 8, turn, work a 3 joined tr over the first 3 sts of last row as follows: (thread twice around hook, draw up a loop in next st, thread, over and through 2 loops, over and through 2 loops) 3 times, thread over, draw through all 4 loops on hook, 1 tr in next 6 tr, a 3 joined tr over next 3 sts, ch 6, work 1 tr along end st of the 3 joined tr just made, ch 2, 1 tr in top st of turning chain of next row, ch 2, 1 tr along same turning chain below, ch 2, 1 tr in top of end tr of next row, ch 2, 1 tr along same end tr below, ch 2, 1 tr in end space of next row.

14TH ROW: Ch 0, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in next tr, (ch 2 and 1 tr) in next 4 tr, ch 6, 1 sc in next (ch 6) loop, ch 2, 1 tr in next 3 joined tr; (ch 2, skip next st, I tr in next st) 3 times, ch 2, 1 tr in next st, ch 2, 1 tr in turning chain loop, ch 8, 1 sc in 5th st of same turning chain.

15TH ROW: Ch 3, turn, 8 dc in next (ch 6) loop (this 6 dc group will be used later on to attach hat) ch 3, 2 sc in same chain loop as dc, 3 sc in each of next 7 spaces; break off.

Follow directions for first 9 rows of arm to make other arm; break off.

Arrange this arm in place (as shown on Detail) having first 4 sts of last row in back of other arm and remaining sts along end spaces of 13th row of bodice; Using a darning needle and the crochet cotton sew arm in place.

HAT –

1ST ROW: ch 23, 1 dc in 8th st from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next) 4 times, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in end st.

2ND ROW: Ch 4, turn, * 2 tr In next (ch 2) space, 1 tr in next dc; repeat from *across, end with 3 tr in turning chain space.

3RD ROW; Ch 7, turn, a long st (thread 4 times around honk for long st) In first tr, 2 long sts in each of next 4 sts, 2 dtr (thread 3 times around hook for a dtr) in each of 5 sts, 1 tr in each remaining 9 sts.

4TH ROW; Ch 4, turn, 1 tr in each of first 14 sts, 1 dtr in each of next 10 sts, 2 long sts in next 5 sta.

5TH ROW: Ch 7, turn, a long st in first long st, 2 long sts in next st, a long st in next 4 sts, 1 dtr in next 10 sts, 1 tr in each remaining sts.

8TH ROW: Ch 6, turn, skip first 3 sts, 1 dtr in next at, (ch 4, skip 2 sts, 1 dtr in next st) 3 times, * ch 4, skip 2 sts, a long st in next st; repeat from * across row, break off.

BACK SECTION –

7TH ROW: Turn, work­ing along foundation chain, Join thread with an sc along end sc of first row, (ch 15, 1 sc over same sc as last sc) twice, ch 4, 3 tr in first space, 3 tr in each of next 5 spaces, 4 tr in 3rd st of same turning chain space below,

8TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, 1 tr in each tr, 2 tr in top st of end chain.

9TH ROW: Same as last row; break off.

JOINING OF PIECES: Arrange skirt, arms and bodice and hat as shown on Details of Right Hand section; uslng a darning needle and the crochet cotton sew pieces secure­ly together.

FLOWER BASKET

1ST ROW: Ch 12, 1 tr in 5th st from hook,

2 tr in each of next 7 sts.

2ND ROW: Ch 4, turn, 1 tr in first tr of last row, * 1 tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr; repeat from * across row, end with 1 tr in top st of turning chain below.

3RD ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr; 1 tr in 2 tr, * 2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in next 2 tr; re­peat from * across row, end with 2 tr in top st of turning chain below.

4TH ROW: Ch 4, turn, skip first tr, 1 tr in each of remaining tr, 1 tr in top st of turn­ing chain below.

5TH HOW: Ch 10, turn, skip first tr, 1 dtr in next tr, * ch 2, skip next tr, 1 dtr in next tr; repeat from; * across row, end with ch 2. skip next tr, 1 dtr in top st of turning chain below.

6TH ROW: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each space, 2 sc in turning chain space, 1 sc in 3rd st 01 same turning chain; break off.

FIRST FLOWED - 1ST ROUND: Ch 5, join with a sl st into a ring, ch 8, 1 dc into ring, * ch 5, 1 dc into ring; repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, a sl st in 3rd st of first ch 8 of round, (there are 6 chain ioops in round).

2ND ROUND: Ch 1, work ( 1 sc, ch 3, 5 tr, ch 3 and 1 sc) all in each chain loop of last round, a sl st in first sc of round; break off. Make 3 flowers.

HANDLE: Ch 30, a sl st In 2nd st from hook, taking sts over chain work 36 dc across chain, a sl st in end st; break off. Arrange flowers, handle and basket as shown on Detail; with darning needle and crochet cotton tack pieces together.

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