Free Crocheted Work Basket - Vintage / Antique Pattern from 1940s

MATERIALS: Lily Skytone Mercerized Crochet Cotton—1 ball Cream and 2 balls Skipper Blue (or other desired colors). Lily Pearl Cotton Size 3—1 ball each Yellow and Lt. Green. Crochet Hook size 3.

BASE: Use 2 strands of Blue
Row 1: Ch 43, 4 dc in 5th st from hook, dc in next 37 sts, 9 dc in end st, in other side of chain, dc in next 37 sts, 4 dc in next st, sl st in top of starting chain.
ROW 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, * (2 dc in next st) 4 times, dc in 37 dc, (2 dc in next st) 4 times, * 3 dc in next st. Repeat from * to *. Dc in next st, sl st in 1st 3-ch.
ROW 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, * (dc in next st, 2 dc in next) 5 times, dc in 35 dc, (2 dc in next, dc in next) 5 times, * 3 dc in next. Repeat from * to *. Dc in next st, sl st in 1st 3-ch.
ROW 4: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in next dc, holding final 2 loops on hook, draw 2 strands of Cream thru these 2 loops, completing dc. Working over Blue and starting end of Cream, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next, 2 dc in next, * pull up Blue taut and thru final 2 loops of last dc and repeat from * to *, working over Cream. Make 3 more blocks, alternating colors. (With Blue, dc in next 5 dc, with Cream, dc in next 5 dc) for 7 more blocks. Alternating colors, repeat from * to * for 11 more blocks. Continue in same way. End with 2 Blue dc, sl st in 1st 3-ch, joining Cream.
ROW 5: With Cream, ch 3, turn, dc in next 2 dc, then alternating colors, make a 5-dc-block in Blue over each Cream block and a Cream block over each Blue block. End with 2 Cream dc, sl st in 3-ch. Fasten off Cream. (Turn and make dc around in Blue, widening at ends to keep work flat) for 4 rows, then a row of sc. Fasten off. Steam and press on back.

LID: Repeat Base but add edge of Ch 1, (hdc in next sc, 2 dc in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sc in next) around. Fasten off.

SIDES: Use 2 strands of Blue
Row 1: Ch 240 and join, ch 3, 239 dc on chain, sl st in 3-ch.
ROW 2: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, (5 dc in Cream, 5 dc in Blue) around. With Cream, sl st in 1st 3-ch.
ROW 3: Ch 3, dc in 4 dc, (5 dc in Blue, 5 dc in Cream) around. With Blue, sl st in 1st 3-ch. Fasten off Cream.
ROW 4: With Blue, ch 3, dc around and join, sl st in next dc.
ROW 5: Ch 3, 8 Blue dc, then using 1 strand of Pearl Cotton, make (5 Yellow dc, 2 Blue dc, 4 Green dc, 9 Blue dc) around. With Green, sl st in 3-ch.
ROW 6: Ch 3, 2 Green dc, (4 Blue, 3 Yellow, 1 Blue, 1 Green, 1 Blue, 3 Yellow, 4 Blue, 3 Green) around. With Blue, sl st in 3-ch.
ROW 7: Ch 3, 2 Blue dc, (4 Green, 2 Blue, 5 Yellow, 9 Blue) around. With Blue, sl st in 3-ch. Fasten off Yellow and Green. Repeat Row 4 three times, then a row of sc. Fasten off. Sew lower edge to Base.


BRACELET: With Yellow, ch 2, 9 sc in starting st, sc in back loop of each sc around and around for 8 1/2". Fasten off. Lap ends and sew together. Make a 2nd ring in Green. Sew 1/4" apart crosswise on center of lid.

BUTTON: With Blue, ch 2, sc in starting st. In back loops, (2 sc in each sc) 6 times, (sc in next, 2 sc in next) 3 times, sc in each sc for 2 rows, (sc in every 2nd st) 10 times, stuff hard with cotton and close top with sl sts. Sew to center-front 1/2" below top. Make a chain in Blue to fit loosely over button, skip last st, sl st in each remaining st. Sew under edge of lid above button.
Stiffen basket by rubbing and patting with a cloth dipped in hot, thick, cooked starch. Cut a heavy white cardboard oval to fit inside base, and weight down. Weight down Lid too, to keep it flat. Cut a long strip of thin cardboard and roll to fit inside the basket to brace sides. Fasten another strip snugly around outside. Pull sides up to an even height . When perfectly dry, sew lid to sides between 8 scallops across back edge. Give 3 coats of White Shellac (purchase at hardware store; regular shellac is quite yellow-orange).

White Sapphire Doily Free Crochet Pattern 1940s

MATERIALS:
Crochet Cotton Size 30 and Steel Crochet Hook No. 10 or 11 Finished size approximately 14 inches (Size 10 thread and size 7 steel hook to makes larger doily)

Starting at center, ch 8. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st Rnd: Ch 6 (to count as tr and ch 2), 11 tr in ring with ch-2 between, ch 2, sl st in 4th st of ch-6.

2nd Rnd: Sl st in next ch, sl st in sp, ch 8, *tr in next sp, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 with sl st in 4th st of starting chain.

3rd Rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch, sl st in sp, ch 10, * tr in next sp, ch 6. Repeat from * around. Join.

4th Rnd: Sl st in sp, ch 4, 5 tr in same sp, * ch 3, 6 tr in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join.

5th Rnd: Ch 9, * skip 4 tr, tr in next tr, 5 tr in sp, tr in next tr, ch 5. Repeat from * around, ending with 5 tr in last sp. Sl st in 4th st of starting chain.

6th Rnd: Ch 8, * tr in next 3 tr, in next tr make tr, ch 2 and tr; tr in next 3 tr, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join.

7th Rnd: Ch 7, * tr in next 3 tr, 2 tr in next tr, ch 3, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next 3 tr, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join.

8th Rnd: Ch 6, * tr in next 4 tr, (4 tr in next tr) twice; tr in next 4 tr, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join.

9th Rnd: Sl st in next ch, sl st in sp, ch 7, * holding back the last loop of each tr on hook make tr in next 4 tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (4-tr cluster made), ch 3, tr in next 8 tr, ch 3, make a 4-tr cluster as before over next 4 tr, ch 3, tr in sp, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join.

10th Rnd: Ch 8, tr in same place as sl st, o ch 5, tr in next 8 tr, ch 5, 7 tr in next single tr, ch 5, tr in next 8 tr, ch 5, in next single tr make tr, ch 4 and tr. Repeat from * around. Join.

11th Rnd: Ch 4, 4 tr in same place as sl st, * ch 5, 5 tr in next tr, ch 5, make an 8-tr cluster over next 8 tr, ch 5, in next tr make tr, ch 1 and tr; (ch 1, tr in next tr) 5 times; ch 1, in next tr make tr, ch 1 and tr; ch 5, make an 8-tr cluster as before, ch 5, 5 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join.

12th Rnd: Ch 4 (to count as tr), holding back the last loop of each tr on hook make tr in next 4 tr and complete a 5-tr cluster, * ch 3, 5 tr in center st of next ch-5, ch 3, make a 5-tr cluster over next 5 tr, ch 5, in tip of next cluster make tr, ch 3 and tr; ch 5, tr in next 9 tr with ch-2 between, ch 5, in tip of next cluster make tr, ch 3 and tr; ch 5, 5-tr cluster over next 5 tr. Repeat from * around. Join.

13th Rnd: Sl st in next 3 ch and in next tr, ch 4, tr in next 4 tr, * ch 5, skip next cluster, tr in next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) twice; (ch 3, 3-tr cluster in next sp) 8 times; (ch 3, tr in next sp) 3 times; ch 5, tr in next 5 tr. Repeat from * around. Join.

14th Rnd: Ch 4 and complete 5-tr cluster as before, * ch 3, in next sp make tr, ch 3 and tr, (ch 3, tr in next sp) 3 times; ch 10, skip 4 clusters, in next sp make tr, ch 4 and tr; ch 10, skip 4 clusters, tr in next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) 3 times; ch 3, tr in same sp where last tr was made, ch 3, 5-tr cluster over next 5 tr. Repeat from * around. Join last tr with dc in tip of 1st cluster made.

15th Rnd: Sl st in sp, ch 11, * tr in next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) 5 times; (ch 5, 7 tr in next tr) twice; ch 5, tr in next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) 5 times; ch 7. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 with sl st in 4th st of ch-11.

16th Rnd: Sl st in sp, ch 11, tr in same sp, * (ch 3, tr in next sp) 5 times; ch 7, make a 7-tr cluster over next 7 tr, ch 5, 7 tr in center st of next ch-5, ch 5, make a 7-tr cluster over next 7 tr, ch 7, skip next sp, (tr in next sp, ch 3) 5 times; in next sp make tr, ch 7 and tr. Repeat from * around. Join last tr with dc in 4th st of starting chain.

17th Rnd: Sl st in sp, ch 7, * make 7 tr in center st of next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) 5 times; ch 7, sc in tip of cluster, ch 7, tr in next 7 tr, ch 7, sc in tip of next cluster; ch 7, skip 1 sp, tr in next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) 4 times; ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join with dc as before.

18th Rnd: Sl st in sp, ch 9, * tr in next 7 tr with ch-1 between, ch 5, skip 1 sp, tr in next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) 3 times; ch 7, sc in next sc, ch 11, make a 7-tr cluster over next 7 tr, ch 11, sc in next sc, ch 7, skip next sp, tr in next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) 3 times; ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join with dc as before.

19th Rnd: Sl st in sp, ch 11, * in next tr make tr, ch 2 and tr, (ch 2, tr in next tr) 5 times; ch 2, in next tr make tr, ch 2 and tr, ch 7, skip 1 sp, tr in next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) twice; ch 9, sc in next sc, 15 sc in each of next 2 ch-11 loops, sc in next sc, ch-9, skip 1 sp, tr in next sp, (ch 3, tr in next sp) twice; ch 7. Repeat from * around. Join with dc as before.

20th Rnd: Sl st in next sp, ch 11, * (make a 3-tr cluster in next sp, ch 3) 7 times; 3-tr cluster in next sp, ch 7, tr in each of next 2 ch-3 sps, ch 11, dc in next sc, (ch 2, skip 2 sc, dc in next sc) 5 times; ch 5, dc in next sc, (ch 2, skip 2 sc, dc in next sc) 5 times; ch 11, tr in each of next 2 ch-3 sps, ch 7. Repeat from * around. Join last tr with sl st to 4th st of starting chain.

21st Rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, * ch 7, tr in next sp, (ch 5, tr in next sp) 8 times; ch 7, skip 1 tr, sc in next tr, ch 11, (dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2) 5 times; in next sp make dc, ch 5 and dc, (ch 2, dc in next sp) 5 times; ch 11, skip 1 tr, sc in next tr. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in 1st sc made.

22nd Rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, * ch 7, skip next sp, (make a 5-tr cluster in next sp, ch 7) 8 times; sc in next sc, ch 13, (dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2) 5 times; in next sp make dc, ch 5 and dc, (ch 2, dc in next sp) 5 times; ch 13, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. Starch doily lightly and block to measurement given.

1940s Queen Anne's Lace Motif Free Crochet Pattern

Use for tablecloths, bedspreads, runners, etc.

MATERIALS: Crochet, size 20, and steel crochet hook No. 8, motif measures 4 3/4" in diameter and requires about 24 yds of thread. Fill-in motif requires about 5 yds. Allow extra thread for edging. (Can also use size 10 thread and a size 7 steel crochet hook, though motifs will be different size.)

FIRST MOTIF

Ch 6, join with sl st.

1ST RND: Ch 6, * tr in ring, ch 2,. Repeat from * 6 more times, join to 4th st of ch-6 (8sps).

2ND RND: Ch 4, 4 tr in 1st sp, * ch 2, 5 tr in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 to 4th st of ch-4.

3RD RND: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, tr in next 4 tr, * tr in 1st ch of ch-2, ch 3, tr in next ch of same ch-2, tr in next 5 tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to 4th st of ch-4; sl st in 1st tr of group.

4TH RND: Ch 4; make tr in next 4 tr, working off together as for a cluster; * ch 4, 5 tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip 1st tr of next group; make tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to tip of first cluster.

5TH RND: Ch 8, * skip 1st 3 ch of ch-4, tr in next ch, tr in next 5 tr, tr in 1st ch of next ch-4, ch 4, tr in tip of cluster, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th st of ch-8.

6TH RND: * Ch 12, skip 1st tr of next group, tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster; ch 12, sc in the single tr between groups. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-12 to base of first ch-12 (16 loops). Fasten off.

SECOND MOTIF

Work 1st 5 rnds as for 1st motif.

6TH RND: Ch 12, skip 1st tr of next group; tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster; ch 6, sl st in 1st ch-12 loop on 1st motif (always keep right side of work on top), ch 6, sc in next single tr on 2nd motif, ch 6, sl st in next ch-12 loop on 1st motif, ch 6, make a cluster back on 2nd motif. Complete this rnd as for 1st motif (no more joinings). Join 2 ch-loops of all adjacent sides in this manner, thus leaving 2 loops free between joinings, for fill-in motifs to be made later.

FILL IN MOTIF

1st RND: Ch 8, tr in 8th ch from hook, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 4, join to 4th ch of ch-8 (4 sps).

2ND RND: Ch 4, 6 tr in 1st sp, * ch 5, join to 4th st of ch-4; sl st in 1st tr.

3RD RND: Ch 4; make tr in next 4 tr, working off together as for a cluster; ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop of a large motif (as large motifs were joined), * ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop back on fill in motif, ch 5, join to 2nd ch-12 loop of same large motif, ch 5, work a 5-tr cluster back on fill in motif, ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop of next large motif. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

EDGING

Attach thread to joining point between any 2 large motifs, * 7 sc in 1st loop of next motif; in each remaining loop of same motif make sc, half dc, 5 dc, 4 tr, 5 dc, half dc, sc; 7 sc in last loop. Repeat from * all around.

Star Ruffle Doily Free Crochet Pattern

Materials: Crochet Cotton 30 Size 30, 375 yards and Steel Crochet Hook No. 12

Doily measures about 7 inches without ruffle when using size 30 thread. A lower number thread and higher number hook will make a larger doily (for example, size 10 thread and size 7 steel hook).

Ch 8, join to form a ring and work 16 sc in ring, join.

2nd Row: Ch 8, tr in same space, * skip 1 sc, 2 tr with ch 4 between in next sc, repeat from * 6 times, join in 4th st of ch.

3rd Row: 3 sc, ch 5, 3 sc over each ch 4 loop, join.

4th Row: Sl st to center of 5 ch loop, sc in same space, * ch 5, skip 2 sc, tr in space between next 2 sc, ch 5, sc in next 5 ch loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 5, skip 2 sc, tr in space between next 2 sc, ch 2, tr in 1st sc, this brings thread in position for next row.

5th Row: Sc in same space, * ch 7, 5 tr (shell) in next tr, ch 7, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, 7 tr in next tr, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around in same manner ending row with sl st in 1st sc.

6th Row: Sl st to center of loop, sc in same space, * ch 9, sc in center tr of next shell, ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 11, sc in center tr of next tr group, ch 11, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around in same manner ending row with ch 6, d tr (3 times over needle) in 1st sc.

7th Row: Ch 11, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 6, tr tr (4 times over needle) in d tr.

8th Row: Ch 4, 4 tr in same space, * ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 9, 2 shells with ch 5 between in center st of next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 9, 5 tr in same space as 1st shell, ch 2, dc in 4th st of ch.

9th Row: Ch 5, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch 2, dc in dc.

10th Row: Ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, shell in center st of next shell, ch 5, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, ch 5, shell in center st of next shell, ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch 2, dc in dc.

11th Row: Ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch 2,dc in dc.

12th Row: * Ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, * shell in center st of next shell, repeat from *, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 2, dc in dc.

13th Row: * Ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, * thread over twice, insert in next tr, pull through, thread over and work off 2 loops twice, repeat from * 9 times, thread over and work off all loops at one time (cluster st) ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch3, tr in dc.

14th Row: * Ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 7, sc in top of next cluster st, ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around in same manner ending row with ch 3, tr in tr.

15th and 16th Rows: * Ch 8, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 4, tr in tr.

17th Row: Shell in same space as tr just made, sc in next loop, * ch 7, sc in next loop, shell in next s c, sc in next loop, repeat from * in same manner all around ending row with ch 3, tr in tr.

18th Row: Ch 8, sc in center st of next shell, ch 8, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 1, d tr in tr.

19th Row: Start ruffle, * ch 10, sc in same loop, repeat from * twice, ch 10, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 5, tr tr (4 times over needle) in d tr (224 loops).

20th and 21st Rows: Ch 10, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 5, tr tr in tr tr.

22nd Row: * Ch 9, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 9, 2 shells with ch 5 between in center st of next loop, ch 9, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch 5, tr tr in tr tr.

23rd Row: * Ch 9, sc in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next 5 ch loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 2, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with sl st.

24th Row: Sl st to center of loop, * ch 9, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch 9 loop, repeat from * all around in same manner, join.

25th Row: Sl st to center of loop, * ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 2, 2 shells with ch 3 between in center st of next loop, ch 2, sc in next loop, ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch 9 loop, repeat from * all around in same manner, join.

26th Row: Sl st to center of loop, * ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 5, Sl st in sc for picot, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 4, 3 dc, 5 ch picot, 2 dc in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 9, Sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, 3 dc, 5 ch picot, 2 dc in center st of next shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around in same manner, join, break thread.

Free Santa Claus Crochet Pattern in Worsted Weight Yarn

Finished Santa is about 11 inches tall. You can get an idea of gauge by the beard starting chain is about 3 inches for 20 chain stitches with the No. 1 steel hook. Adorable traditional Santa Claus!

MATERIALS:

Worsted Weight Yarn 3 oz. Red, 1 oz. each Black and White

Size G crochet hook, steel crochet hook No.1

11 inch white hair doll, 4 snaps, polyester fiberfill or other filling

Suit and hat are worked with G hook. Boots are worked with steel hook No. 1

JACKET: With Red ch 46, dc in 4th st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, turn each row.

2ND ROW: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 10 dc, decrease in next 2 sts (to decrease: * yarn over hook, insert in next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off 2 loops, repeat from * once, yarn over and work off all loops at one time), 1 dc in each of the next 18 dc, decrease in next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts.

3RD ROW: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 10 dc, decrease in next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 16

dc, decrease in next 2 sts, 1 dc in each remaining st. Work 2 rows even.

6TH ROW: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc, turn.

7TH and 8TH ROWS: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc.

9TH ROW: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, cut yarn. With wrong side of 6th row toward you, attach yarn in 23rd free st, ch 3 and work opposite side to correspond.

BACK: Attach yarn in 4th free st of 6th row, ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 15 dc, ch 3, turn. Work 2 rows even.

NEXT ROW: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, ch 2, sl st in each of the next 6 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, cut yarn. Sew shoulders. Attach Red at shoulder seam and work a row of sc all around opening, working 3 sc in each corner st, having an even number of sc between corners, join, cut yarn.

SLEEVES: Attach Red in 1st free st at underarm, * insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * once, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, 2 sc over dc of next row, 2 dc over side of next 6 rows, 2 sc over next row; join each row, ch 1 to turn each row.

NEXT ROW: Work 1 sc in each sc and 1 dc in each dc decreasing 3 dc.

NEXT ROW: Work 1 sc in each sc and 1 dc in each dc, decreasing 2 dc.

NEXT 2 ROWS: Work 1 dc in each st, cut yarn at end of last row.

TRIM: Attach White in center st on right hand corner of front at neck edge, ch 3 (counts as part of 1st popcorn st) 3 dc in same space, slip loop off hook, insert in 3rd st of ch, pull loop through, ch 1 to tighten st, * ch 1, skip 1 sc, popcorn st in next st (popcorn st: 4 dc in same space, slip loop off hook, insert in 1st dc, pull loop through, ch 1 to tighten st) repeat from * to sc before corner st, popcorn st in corner st, popcorn st in next st, * ch 1, skip 1 sc, popcorn st in next sc, repeat from * to next corner, cut yarn.

COLLAR: With wrong side of work toward you, attach White in 1st free st at right hand corner work in popcorn st across row in same manner to about 1/4 inch from opposite corner, cut yarn.

CUFFS: Attach White at sleeve edge, work a popcorn st in same space, * skip 1 dc, popcorn st in next dc, repeat from * 4 times, join, cut yarn.

BELT: With Black ch 3, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in next st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2ND ROW: 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row until belt measures 13 inches or desired length, cut yarn.

BUCKLE: With White ch 14, join to form a ring and work 1 sl st in each st of ch, join, cut yarn leaving a length. Thread into needle and sew to opposite side to form a slide for belt. Place buckle on belt.

HAT: With White ch 34, join being careful not to twist ch, ch 3 and work a popcorn st in same space, * ch 1, skip 1 st, popcorn st in next st, repeat from * 15 times, ch 1, join in 1st popcorn st, cut yarn.

2ND RND: Attach Red in same space, sc in same space, 1 sc in each remaining st (34 sc), join each round and ch 3 to turn each round.

NEXT 4 Rnds: Working in dc, decrease 4 sts evenly spaced.

7TH RND: Work even in dc.

8TH RND: Working in dc, decrease 4 sts evenly spaced. Repeat the last 2 rounds twice.

13TH RND: Decrease 2 sts, cut yarn.

POMPOM: Wind White 30 times over a 3\8 inch cardboard, tie one end, trim and shape. Sew to point of hat.

PANTS: Front: With Red ch 22, dc in 4th st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, ch 3 to turn all rows.

2ND ROW: Working in dc, increase 1 dc at the beg and end of row. Work 2 rows even in dc.

5TH and 6TH ROWS: Decrease 1 dc at the beg and end of each row.

7TH ROW: Start leg: 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc, ch 3, turn. Work 3 rows even.

11TH ROW: Decrease 1 dc at beg and end of row, ch 1, turn.

12TH ROW: Working in sc, decrease 1 sc at the beg and end of row (to decrease, * insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * once, yarn over and work off all loops atone time). Work 1 row even in sc, cut yarn. With wrong side of 6th row toward you, attach Red in 1st free st and work other leg to correspond. Work another section in same manner for back. Sew seams.

BOOT: Upper section: With Black ch 19, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.

2ND ROW: Working in sc, decrease 1 sc at the beg and end of row. Work 1 row even. Repeat the last 2 rows once.

6TH ROW: Same as 2nd row. Work 2 rows even.

9TH ROW: 1 sc in each of the 1st 5 sc, 2 s d c in each of the next 2 sc ( s d c: yarn over hook, insert in st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time), 1 sc in each of the last 5 sc.

10TH ROW: 1 sc in each of the 1st 5 sc, 1 s d c in next s d c, 2 s d c in each of the next 2 s d c, 1 s d c in next s d c, 1 sc in each of the last 5 sts.

NEXT 2 ROWS: Work 1 sc in each sc and 1 s d c in each s d c working 2 s d c in each of the 2 s d c at center of each row, cut yarn. Sew the 2 side edges together.

SOLES: With Black ch 7, 3 sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 s d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in last st, working on opposite side of ch, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 s d c in each of the next 2 sts, join in 1st sc, cut yarn. Sew sole to upper section. Work another boot in same manner. Sew boots to leg of pants overlapping the boots. Place pants on doll and stuff. Place jacket on doll and stuff upper part with filling.

EYEBROWS: Cut two 1/2 inch strips of White and glue in position.

MOUSTACHE: Cut three-1 inch length of White. Sew together at center, comb and trim. Glue in position.

BEARD: With White and No. 1 hook, ch 20 (about 3 inches), cut yarn. Cut sixty- 4 inch lengths of White. Pull 3 of these lengths through each st of ch. Fold lengths in half, comb and trim as illustrated. Place in position and tack at intervals to hair and collar. Place hat and belt in position.