Free Crochet Baby Diaper Cover Pattern - Soakers

 

This free crochet baby diaper cover pattern is for the soakers shown above and numbered 4303. Very cute and easy. A great pattern for beginners to practice their skills! To print the pattern, click on the image (to get the larger version) and then save to your computer. (In Windows, right click to save). Then you can open the image on your computer and print it.

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Square Pineapple Centerpiece or Tablecloth

Square Pineapple Doily or Tablecloth
              (see end of instructions for tablecloth directions)



Centerpiece - Approx. 23 inches square from point to point.

MATERIALS: J&P Coats or Clarks ONT Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size 30: Small ball: J &
P Coats—7 balls of White or Ecru, or any color; or Clarks ONT—11 balls of White or Ecru, or 13 balls of
any color. Steel crochet hook No.10.

Starting at center, ch 8. Join.

1ST RND: Ch 3, in ring make dc, ch 2 and dc (shell made); * ch 3; in ring make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc
(another shell made). Repeat from * 2 more times; ch 3, sl st in top of starting chain.
2ND RND: Sl st in next dc and in sp, ch 3 and complete shell as before (shell made over shell), * ch 1, in
next ch-3 sp make 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc (corner shell made), ch 1, shell over next shell. Repeat from *
around. Join.

3RD RND: * Shell over shell, ch 3,corner shell over corner shell, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join.

4TH RND: Make shell over shell and ch 4 alternately around, working corner shells as before. Join.

5TH RND: Same as last rnd, making ch 6 (instead of ch-4) between shells. Join.

6TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 6, in next shell make shell, ch 3 and shell, ch 6. Repeat from * around.
Join.

7TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 6, shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, corner shell in next sp, ch 2, shell in next sp,
ch 6. Repeat from * around. Join.

8TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 6,shell over shell, ch 2, shell in next sp, ch 2, corner shell over corner
shell, ch 2, shell in next sp, ch 2, shell over shell, ch 6. Repeat from * around. Join.

9TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell, ch 3) twice; corner shell over corner shell, (ch 3, shell
over shell) twice; ch 6. Repeat from * around. Join.

10TH and 11TH RNDS: Same as last rnd, making ch 4 for 10th rnd and ch 5 for 11th rnd between 5 corner
shells. Join.

12TH RND: * (Shell over shell, ch 6) twice; in sp of next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; ch 6, shell over
shell, ch 6, in sp of next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 6. Repeat from * around.
Join.

13TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 6, shell over shell, ch 2, 20 tr in ch-7 loop (this is base of pineapple), ch
2, shell over shell, ch 2, 20 tr in next ch-7 loop, ch 2, shell over shell, ch 6. Repeat from * around. Join.

14TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 6, dc in sp of next shell, (ch 1, tr in next tr) 20 times; ch 1, shell over
shell, (ch 1,tr in next tr) 20 times; ch 1, dc in sp of next shell, ch 6. Repeat from * around. Join.

15TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 5, sc in next ch-1 sp between tr's, (ch 3, sc in next sp) 18 times; ch 1,
shell over shell, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp between tr’s (ch 3, sc in next sp) 18 times; ch 5. Repeat from *
around. Join.

16TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 17 times; ch 1, shell over
shell, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 17 times; ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join.

17TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 16 times; ch 1, shell over
shell, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 16 times; ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join.

18TH RND: Same as last rnd, having 15 (instead of 16) loops on each pineapple. Join.
and 14 loops for 19th rnd. Join.

19TH RND: Same as last rnd, having 14 (instead of 15) loops on each pineapple. Join.

20TH RND: Ch 3, dc in sp of shell, in same sp make ch 2, 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; * ch 4, sc in next
ch-3 loop, make 13 loops across pineapple, ch 2, in sp of next shell make shell, ch 3 and shell; ch 2, sc in
next loop, 13 loops across pineapple, ch 4, in sp of next shell make shell, ch 3 and shell. Repeat from *
around. Join.

21ST RND: * Shell in next sp, (ch 2, shell in next sp) twice; ch 4, sc in next loop, make 12 loops across
pineapple, ch 3, skip next ch-2, (shell in next sp, ch 2) twice; shell in next sp, ch 3, sc in next loop, make
12 loops across pineapple, ch 4, skip next ch-4. Repeat from * around. Join.

22ND RND: * (Shell over shell, ch 1) twice; shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 loop, make 11 loops
across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, shell in next sp, corner shell over corner shell, shell in next sp,
shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 loop, make 11 loops across pineapple, ch 4. Repeat from * around.
Join.

23RD RND: * (Shell over shell, ch 2) twice; shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 loop, make 10 loops
across pineapple, ch 4, (shell over shell, ch 2) twice; corner shell over corner shell, (ch 2, shell over
shell) twice; ch 4, sc in next loop, make 10 loops across pineapple, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join.

24TH RND: Same as last rnd, making ch 3 (instead of ch-2) between shells and 9 loops on pineapples.

25TH RND: Same as last rnd, making ch 4 (instead of ch-3) between shells and 8 loops on pineapples.

26TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 5, in next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; ch 5, shell over shell, ch 4, 7 loops across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 5, in next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; ch 5, shell
over shell, ch 5, in next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; ch 5, shell over shell, ch 4 , make 7 loops across
pineapple, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join.

27TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 4, 20 tr in ch-7 loop, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 4, make 6 loops across
pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 4, 20 tr in ch-7 loop, ch 2, shell over shell, ch 2, 20 tr in ch-7 loop, ch
4, shell over shell, ch 4, make 6 loops across pineapple, ch 4. Join.

28TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 4, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 19 times; tr in next tr, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 4,
make 5 loops across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 4, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 19 times; tr in next tr, ch 1,
shell over shell, ch 1, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 19 times; tr in next tr, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 4, make 5 loops
across pineapple, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join.
29TH RND: Work as before, having 18 loops in pineapples on 2nd pineapple rnd and 4 loops in
pineapples on 1st pineapple rnd.

30, 31ST and 32ND RNDS: Work as before, having 1 loop less on each pineapple (on 32nd rnd, 1 loop
remains in pineapples on 1st pineapple rnd). Join.

33RD RND: * Shell over shell, ch 4, 14 loops on pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 4, sc in ch-3 loop, ch
4, shell over shell, ch 4, 14 loops, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 1, 14 loops, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 4, sc in
ch-3 loop, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join.

34TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 4, 13 loops across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 1, shell over
shell, ch 4, 13 loops across pineapple, ch 2, in sp of shell make shell, ch 3 and shell; ch 2, 13 loops
across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join.

35TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 4, 12 loops across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 1, shell in next
sp, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join.

36TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 4, 11 loops across pineapple, ch 4, (shell over shell, ch 2) twice; shell
over shell, ch 4, 11 loops across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, shell in next sp, corner shell over
corner shell in next sp, shell in next sp, shell over shell, ch 4, 11 loops across pineapple, ch 4,(Shell over
shell, ch 2) twice. Repeat from * around. Join.

37TH, 38TH and 39TH RNDS: Make shell over shell, ch 4 and work in pattern as before, making 1 loop
less on each pineapple on each rnd. Join.

40TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 4,7 loops across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 5, in next shell
make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; ch 5, shell over shell, ch 4, 7 loops across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch
5, in next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; ch 5, corner shell over corner shell, ch 5, in next shell make 2
dc, ch 7 and 2 dc, ch 5, shell over shell, ch 4, 7 loops across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 5, in
next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join.

41ST - 47TH RNDS incl: Work in pattern around. Join.

48TH RND: Shell over shell, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 4, 13 loops across pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell,
ch 1, shell over shell and work in pattern around. Join.

FIRST PINEAPPLE: Sl st across to sp of 2nd shell and work points as follows:

1ST ROW: Shell over shell, ch 4, work across loops of pineapple, ch 4, shell over shell. Ch 5, turn.
Repeat last row until 1 loop remains on pineapple. Ch 5, turn.

NEXT ROW: Shell over shell, tr in loop, shell over next shell, ch 5,turn, sc in sp of last shell made. Break
off. Attach thread to sp of shell on next pineapple and complete as before. Work all pineapples to
correspond.

EDGING: 1ST RND: Attach thread to ch-1 sp at base of points, sc in same sp, (ch 2, shell in next ch-5
loop) 13 times; ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp (between shells), ch 2, shell in next ch-5 loop of next point and
continue thus around. Join last ch-2 to 1st sc.

2ND RND: Sl st to sp of next shell, ch 6, * (sc in next ch-2 sp between shells, ch 3, in sp of next shell
make dc, ch 5, sc in dc—picot—and dc; ch 3) 11 times; sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in sp of next shell,
picot, dc in sp of next shell, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.


TABLECLOTH - Approx. 54 inches square.
J & P Coats Big Ball Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton, size30: 30 balls of White, Ecru or Cream,
or Clarks Big Ball Three Cord Mercerized Crochet, size 30: 25 balls of White, Ecru or Cream. Steel
crochet hook No.10.

Work in pattern to 48th rnd incl of centerpiece. Then continue in established
pattern for desired size, taking care to end as for the 48th rnd. Starting at First Pineapple, complete cloth
as for centerpiece.

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.

Friendship Knot Bedspread Free Crochet Pattern

From the 1930s, this design is fashioned after the Friendship Knot
Quilt. A great old pattern that uses good old bedspread weight cotton
thread, also known as size 10. The finished size of spread this pattern
makes is not noted (perhaps double bed size). You can make one square
and figure how many you need for the size spread or throw you want to
make.

Materials: Size 10 cotton crochet thread - 20 skeins, 800 yds each and
size 7 steel crochet hook


1. Chain 8 and join with a slip st to form a ring; 16 sc in ring, join with slip
st in first sc.

2. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, *popcorn in next sc, 2 dc in next sc; repeat
from * 6 times, popcorn in last sc, join with a slip st in top of ch 3.

3. Ch 3, 2 dc in same st as ch 3, * ch 3, 3 dc in next st, 1 dc in popcorn, 1 dc
in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in popcorn, 3 dc in next dc; repeat from *
around, end with 1 dc in popcorn, join as before.

4. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, * 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc over ch 3 below (corner),
10 dc over next 10 dc; repeat from * around, join.

5. Slip st into top of each next 2 dc below, ch 5, sk 2 dc, 1 dc in next (last)
dc, * ch 2, 1 dc in corner space, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc below, ch 2,
skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc (space), 4 more spaces to next corner;
repeat from * around, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 5.

6. Ch 3, 2 dc in space below, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next space, popcorn in next
dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner space, popcorn in next dc, * 2 dc in
next space, 1 dc in next dc; repeat from * 5 times, 2 dc in next space,
popcorn in next dc, work corner as before, continue around, join.

7. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, * popcorn in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2
dc, 1 dc in popcorn, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all
in corner space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 d c in popcorn, 1 dc in
each of next 2 dc, 1 popcorn in each of next 14 dc; repeat from *
around, join.

8. Slip st into next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, * popcorn in next st, 1
dc in each of next 4 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in corner space. 4 dc
over next 4 sts, popcorn in next st, 5 dc over next 5 sts, popcorn in
next st, 8 dc over next 8 sts, popcorn in next st, 5 dc over next 5
sts; repeat from * around, end with a popcorn in last st.

9. Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, * popcorn in next st, 9 dc over next 9 sts, work corner
as before, 9 dc over next 9 sts, popcorn in next st, 5 dc over next 5
sts, popcorn in next st, 2 dc over next 2 sts, popcorn in
next st, 5 dc over next 5 sts; repeat from * around, and join.

10. Ch 3, 13 dc to corner, corner as before, 14 dc over next 14 sts, popcorn in next
st, 8 dc over next 8 sts, popcorn in next st, 14 dc to corner,
continue around, join.

11. Ch 5, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next st (a space), ch 2, 4 more spaces to next
corner, (ch2, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2) all in corner space, 1 dc in next
dc, 4 spaces, ch 2, skip 2 sts, popcorn in next st, 4 dc over next 4
sts, 5 spaces to corner, continue around and join.

12. Ch 3, 2 dc in space, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc (space over space), 3 more spaces, work corner as in
round 11, 1 dc in next dc, 4 spaces over next 4 spaces, 2 dc in next
space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 6 dc over next 6 sts, ch 2,
skip 2 sts, 7 dc over next 2 spaces, continue around and join.

13. Ch 5, skip 2 sts, 4 dc over next 4 sts, 3 dc over space, 4 spaces to corner,
work corner as before, 4 spaces, a group of 7 dc, 2 spaces, a group of
6 dc, 2 psaces, a group of 7 dc, continue around, join.

14. Ch 3, 2 dc in space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2, a group of 7 dc in next dc,
(2 dc ch 3, 2 dc) in corner space, 4 dc over next space, 3 spaces, a
group of 7 dc, a space, a group of 8 dc, a space (center), 8 dcc, a space, 7 dc,
continue around, join.

15. Ch 3, 3 dc over next 3 sts, 2 dc in space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 sts, a
group of 7 dc, 2 spaces, ch 2, skip 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts,
popcorn in last dc, corner as before, popcorn in first dc, 2 dc in next
2 sts, 3 spaces, a group of 7 dc, a space, a group of 11 dc, space over
center space below, a group of 11 dc, continue around, join.

16. Ch 3, 6 dc over next 6 dc, 5 spaces, ch 2, skip space, 4 dc and a popcorn to
corner, corner as before, popcorn and 4 dc over group below, 5 spaces,
ch 2, skip space, a group fo 8 dc, 3 spaces, a group of 8 dc, continue
around, join.

17. Slip st in top of each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 4 dc over 4 dc below, 8 spaces, work
corner as before, 8 spaces, a group of 5 dc, 5 spaces, a group of 5 dc,
contine around, join, fasten off.

Sew the blocks together carefully with the same cotton. Work a row of
loops of ch-5 loosely round edge.

Fringe: Wrap thread around an 8-inch cardboard, cut at one end. Tie a
fringe of 5 strands each in each loop around edge.

Easy Adorable Thread Baby Bib Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS: Size 10 Crochet Thread (two colors for contrasting border) and No. 7 Steel Crochet Hook

1st Row: With Main Color, ch 38, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row: Working in back loop of st only throughout, 1 sc in each of the next 18 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 18 sc, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row: 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn.

4th Row: 1 sc in each sc to center, 3 sc in center st, 1 sc in each remaining st, ch 1, turn.

5th-50th Rows: Repeat 3rd and 4th rows until there are 50 rows, fasten off.

TRIM: Join Contrasting Color in 1st sc at neck and work a row of sc all around, working 3 sc in each corner; join, ch 3, turn.

2nd Row: 2 dc in same space, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, * ch 3, 2 dc in same space, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * to opposite side of bib, ch 3, turn.

3rd Row: 2 dc in same space, sc in ch 3 loop of next shell, * ch 3, 2 dc in same space, sc in ch 3 loop of next shell, * ch 3, 2 dc in same space, sc in ch 3 loop of next shell, repeat from * all around, fasten off.

TIE: With Main Color, ch 85, dc in 4th st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, fasten off. With Contrasting Color, work a row of sc all around tie, fasten off. Work a 2nd tie in same manner. Sew ties in position at shoulders.

Dressed Up Dachshund Dog Weiner Dog Toy Crochet Pattern

Materials—Coats & Clark’s ONT Speed-Cro-Sheen Mercerized Cotton, Art. C.44,: 1 ball of No 12 Black and 2 Balls of No. 123-A Flamingo. Milwards Steel Crochet Cook, No. 2/0 (double zero). Scraps of black, white and red felt. 1/8 yard organdy material. Cotton batting (or polyester fiberfill, these days).

Gauge—11 sc make 2 inches and 11 rnds make 2 inches.


HEAD—Starting at nose with Flamingo, ch 4.

1st Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

2nd – 3rd Rows: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Now work in rnds as follows:

1st Rnd: Sc in next 2 sc (top), 2 sc in next sc (an inc—corner), make 5 sc closely along side edge; working along opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across, 5 sc closely along edge at next side.

2nd Rnd: Inc 1 sc in next sc (corner), sc in next 2 sc, in 1 sc in next sc, sc in each remaining sc around.

3rd Rnd: Sc in each sc around. Repeat 3rd rnd once more.

Next Rnd: Sc in each sc around, increasing 1 sc at both corners at top of face. Repeat last 3 rnds once more.

Next Rnd: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times; sc in each remaining sc, ending with 2 sc in last sc.

Following Rnd: Sc in each sc around, increasing 6 sc evenly spaced across top of face. Repeat last rnd until there are 45 sc on rnd.

Next Rnd: Sc in each sc around, increasing 3 sc evenly across top of face. Now work without increasing until 22 rnds in all have been completed.

Next Rnd: Sc in each sc around, decreasing 8 sc evenly spaced—10 dec 1 sc, work off 2 sc at 1 sc. Repeat last rnd until 8 sts remain, at same time stuffing Head very firmly. Break off at end of last rnd, leaving a 10-inch strand. Thread into a needle and draw remaining sts together.

EAR—(Make 2)—Starting at center with Flamingo, ch 16.

1st Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ending with 3 sc in last ch (tip); now, working along opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

2nd Row: Sc in each sc around, making 2 sc in each sc of the 3-sc group at tip. Ch 1, turn.

3rd Row: Sc in each sc around, increasing 3 sc evenly spaced around tip. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 3rd row 3 more times. Break off at end of 6th row. Gather narrow ends of ears slightly and sew to sides of Head as illustrated.

BODY—Starting at neck with Black, ch 4. Join with a sl st to form a ring.

1st Rnd: 6 sc in ring.

2nd Rnd: 2 sc in each sc around.

3rd Rnd: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around.

4th Rnd: Sc in each sc around, increasing 6 sc evenly spaced. Repeat 4th rnd until there are 36 sc on rnd.

Next Rnd: Sc in each sc around, increasing 2 sc evenly spaced. Work without increasing until 19 rnds have been completed.

Next Rnd: (Dec 1 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc) 4 times; dec 1 sc (front section), sc in each remaining sc.

Following Rnd: Sc in each sc, decreasing 5 sc evenly spaced across front. Work without decreasing for 4 more rnds. Break off at end of last rnd. Attach Flamingo and continue to work without decreasing for 13 rnds.

Next Rnd: Sc in each sc around, decreasing 7 sc evenly spaced. Repeat last rnd until 7 sc remain, at the same time stuffing Body very firmly. Complete as for Head. Sew Head to Body as illustrated.

COAT TAIL (Make 2)—With Black, ch 16. Work as for Ear until 6 rows have been completed. Break off. Sew narrow ends of each Tail to last Black rnd on back of Body.

HIND LEG (Make 2): Staring at bottom with Flamingo, ch 2.

1st Rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

2nd Rnd: Sc in each sc around.

3rd Rnd: Sc in each sc around, increasing 3 sc evenly spaced. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rnds alternately until there are 24 sc on rnd.

Next Rnd: Sc in each sc around, decreasing 6 sc evenly spaced. Repeat last rnd until 6 sc remain, stuffing Legs very firmly. Complete as for Body.

FRONT LEGS (Make 2)—Work as for Hind Leg until 4 rnds have been completed. Break off, attach Black and continue to work as for Hind Leg until there are 18 sc on rnd. Now dec as for Hind Leg and complete in same manner. Sew Legs to Body as illustrated.

TAIL—Starting at tip with Flamingo ch 2.

1st Rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

2nd Rnd: Sc in each sc around, increasing 1 sc. Repeat 2nd rnd until there are 12 sc on rnd. Work without increasing until tail measures 6 ½ inches in all. Break off. Stuff firmly and sew in place.

COLLAR—With pinking shears, cut organdy 4 by 22 inches. Fold length-wise in half and gather along the fold to fit around the neck. Sew in place.

Cut 2 white felt ovals for eyes. Sew in place. Cut 2 black circles for pupils and sew to eyes. Cut a black felt heart and sew to tip of nose. Cut tongue of red felt and sew in place.Materials—Coats & Clark’s ONT Speed-Cro-Sheen Mercerized Cotton, Art. C.44,: 1 ball of No 12 Black and 2 Balls of No. 123-A Flamingo. Milwards Steel Crochet Cook, No. 2/0 (double zero). Scraps of black, white and red felt. 1/8 yard organdy material. Cotton batting (or polyester fiberfill).

Pineapple Square 747 Crochet Pattern

Materials—Coats & Clark’s ONT Tatting-Crochet, Art. C. 21, Size 70. Milwards Steel Crochet Hook, No. 14.

Motif measures 3 1/2 inches square and requires 32 yards of thread.

FIRST MOTIF—Starting at center, ch 12. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st Rnd: (Sc in ring, ch 20, sc in ring, ch 5) 3 times; sc in ring, ch 20, sc in ring, ch 2, dc in first sc.

2nd Rnd: Ch 3, * 25 dc in next ch-20 loop, dc in next ch-5 loop. Repeat from * around. Join to top of ch-3.

3rd Rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 5, picking up back loop of each dc, skip first 5 dc, sc in next 7 dc, in next dc make sc, ch 3 and sc; sc in next 7 dc, ch 5, skip next 5 dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5. Join to first sc.

4th Rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, ch 10, * picking up back loop only of each sc, skip next 3 sc, sc in next 5 sc, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; sc in next 5 sc, ch 7, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, make dc in next 2 loops, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (joint dc made), ch 7. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last loop. Join to 3rd ch of ch-10.

5th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, ch 3, make 6 dc in same loop, * ch 7, picking up back loop only of each sc, skip first 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc, in next loop make sc, ch 5 and sc; sc in next 3 sc, ch 7, make 7 dc in next loop, ch 3, 7 dc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join to top of ch-3.

6th Rnd: Ch 4, * (dc in next dc, ch 1) 5 times; dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next loop, ch 5, in next loop make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; ch 5, dc in next loop, ch 5, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 6 times; dc in next dc, dc in first dc of next dc group, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join to 3rd ch of ch-4.

7th Rnd: Sl st in next sp, sc in same sp, * (ch 3, sc in next sp) 5 times; ch 5, make a joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, in next sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, sc in next sp, (ch 3, sc in next sp) 5 times; ch 2, sc in first ch-1 sp of next group. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2. Join.

8th Rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same place, *' (ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, in next sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 3, sc in next ch-3 loop on next pineapple. Repeat from * around. Join.

9th Rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same place, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, in next sp make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

10th Rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same place, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, dc in next 4 dc, in next loop make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 4 dc, ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, sc in next loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

11th Rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same place, * ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, dc in next 6 dc, in next loop make 2 dc, ch 5 and 2 dc; dc in next 6 dc, ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

12th Rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same place, * ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 7, dc in next 3 dc, ch 9, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, make 2 tr in next ch-5 loop, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), in same ch-5 loop make (ch 7 and cluster) twice; ch 9, skip next 5 dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 7, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 9, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.



SECOND MOTIF—Work as for First Motif until 11 rnds have been completed.

12th Rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same place, ch 5, make joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 7, dc in next 3 dc, ch 9, in next loop make cluster, ch 7 and cluster; ch 3, sl st in corresponding loop on First Motif, ch 3, cluster in same loop as last 2 clusters on Second Motif were made, ch 4, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 4, skip next 5 dc on Second Motif, dc in next 3 dc, ch 3, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 3, make joint dc over next 2 sps on Second Motif, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 4, sl st in corresponding loop on First Motif, ch 4, sc in next loop on Second Motif, ch 5, make a joint dc over next 2 sps, ch 3, sl st in corresponding loop on First Motif, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc on Second Motif, ch 4, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 4, make cluster in next loop on Second Motif, ch 3, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 3, in same loop as last cluster was made make cluster, ch 7 and cluster. Complete rnd (no more joinings).

Make desired number of motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.

Pineapple Square 746 Free Crochet Pattern

Materials—Coats & Clark’s ONT Tatting-Crochet, Art. C.21, Size 70. Milwards Steel Crochet Hook, No. 14.

Motif measures 4 inches square and requires 31 yds of thread.

FIRST MOTIF—Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st Rnd: Ch 4, 4 tr in ring, (ch 10, 5 tr in ring) 3 times; ch 5, dtr in top of ch-4.

2nd Rnd: Ch 3 (to count as dc), 2 dc in loop just formed, * ch 7, sc in center tr of next tr group, ch 7, in next loop make 3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with 3 dc in same place as first 2 dc, ch 2, dc in top of ch-3.

3rd Rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in sp just formed, * ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, make dc in next 2 loops, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (joint dc made), ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc in next sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, half dc in top of ch-3.

4th Rnd: Sc in sp just formed, * ch 5, sc in next sp, ch 5, 5 tr each of next 2 sps, ch 5, sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join to first sc.

5th Rnd: Sl st in next 2 ch and in loop, ch 3, in same loop make 2 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc; * ch 5, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 9 times; tr in next tr, ch 5, skip next sp, in next loop make 3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

6th Rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 5, 3 dc in next sp, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 8 times; sc in next sp, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

7th Rnd: Ch 3, dc next 2 dc, * (ch 5, sc in next sp) twice; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 7 times; sc in next loop, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

8th Rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 5, sc in next sp, ch 5, in next loop make 3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc; ch 5, sc in next sp, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 6 times; sc in next loop, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

9th Rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc in next sp, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 5 times; sc in next loop, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

10th Rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * (ch 5, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, (ch 5, sc in next sp) twice; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, (ch 5, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 4 times; sc in next loop, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

11th Rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * (ch 5, sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, in next loop make 3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc; ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, (ch 5, sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 7, skip next sp, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, make tr in next 4 loops, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (joint tr cluster made); ch 7, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.



SECOND MOTIF—Work as for First Motif until 10 rnds have been completed.

11th Rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (ch 5, sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 5, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2, sl st in any corner loop on First Motif, ch 2, 3 dc in same loop on Second Motif, ch 2, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 2, sc in next loop on Second Motif, ch 2, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc on Second Motif, (ch 2, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 2, sc in next loop on Second Motif) 4 times; ch 2, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc on Second Motif, ch 3, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 3, make a joint tr cluster over next 4 ch-3 loops on Second Motif, ch 3, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc on Second Motif, ch 2. Complete rnd, joining next 7 loops and corner loop as before.

Make desired number of motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif (where 4 corners meet, join 3rd and 4th corners to joining of previous 2 corners).

Popcorn Stitch Pineapple Square 745 Thread Motif Crochet Pattern

Materials—J & P Coats Big Ball Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Art. A. 104, Size 30 or Clark’s Big Ball Mercerized Crochet, Art. B. 34, Size 30. Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Motif measures 4 ½ inches square and requires 38 yds of thread.

FIRST MOTIF—Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st Rnd: Ch 4, 6 tr in ring, (ch 3, 7 tr in ring) 3 times; ch 3. Join with sl st to 4th ch of ch 4.

2nd Rnd: Ch 5, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 5 times; tr in next tr, * ch 5, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 6 times; tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th ch of ch 5.

3rd Rnd: Sl st in next sp, sc in same sp, * (ch 3, sc in next sp) 6 times; ch 3, 7 dc in next sp, ch 3, sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join.

4th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 3 times; in next dc make dc, ch 3 and dc; (ch 1, dc in next dc) 3 times; ch 3, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

5th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 5, skip next sp, 5 dc in next sp, drop loop from hook, insert hook in first dc and draw dropped loop through (pc/popcorn - st made); (ch 2, pc st in next sp) twice; ch 3, 7 dc in next sp, ch 3, (pc st in next sp, ch 2) twice; pc st in next sp, ch 5, skip next sp, sc in next ch-3 loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

6th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, skip next sp, pc st in next sp, ch 2, pc st in next sp, ch 5, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 6 times; dc in next dc, ch 5, skip next sp, pc st in next sp, ch 2, pc st in next sp, ch 5, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

7th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, sc in same loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 5, skip next sp, pc st in next sp, ch 7, skip next sp, (sc in next sp. ch 3) 5 times; sc in next sp, ch 7, skip next sp, pc st in next sp, ch 7, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

8th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, sc in same loop, * ch 7, dc in tip of next pc st, ch 7, dc in next sp, ch 7, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 4 times; sc in next loop, ch 7, dc in next sp, ch 7, dc in tip of next pc st, ch 7, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, tr in first sc.

9th Rnd: Ch 3, dc in next sp, * (ch 7, sc in next ch 7 sp) twice; ch 7, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 3 times; sc in next loop, (ch 7, sc in next sp) twice; ch 7, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, make dc in each of next 2 sps, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (joint dc made). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, tr in top of ch-3.

10th Rnd: Sc in loop just formed, (ch 7, sc in next loop) 3 times; * ch 7, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, make tr in next 3 loops, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (joint tr cluster made), (ch 7, sc in next loop) 6 times. Repeat from * around. Join.

11th Rnd: In each of next 3 loops make (2 sc, ch 3) 3 times and 2 sc; * ch 7, make a 3-tr cluster in next sp, ch 11, 3-tr cluster in next sp, ch 7, in each of next 5 loops make (2 sc, ch 3) 3 times and 2 sc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.



SECOND MOTIF—Work as for First Motif until 10 rnds have been completed.

11th Rnd: In each of next 3 loops make (2 sc, ch 3) 3 times and 2 sc; ch 7, 3-tr cluster in next sp, ch 5, sl st in any corner loop on First Motif, ch 5, 3-tr cluster in next sp on Second Motif, ch 7, (in next ch 7 loop make 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc, ch 1, sl st in corresponding ch-3 loop on First Motif, ch 1, in same loop on Second Motif make 2 sc, ch 3 and 2 sc) 5 times; ch 7, 3-tr cluster in next sp, ch 5, sl st in next corner loop on First Motif, ch 5, 3-tr cluster in next sp on Second Motif. Complete rnd as for First Motif (no more joinings).

Make desired number of motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif (where 4 corners meet, join 3rd and 4th corners to joining of previous 2 corners).

Pineapple Square 744 Free Thread Crochet Pattern

Materials—J & P Coats Big Ball Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Art. A.104, Size 30; or Clark’s Big Ball Mercerized Crochet, Art. B.34, Size 30. Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10

Motif measures 4 ¼ inches and requires 31 yds of thread.

FIRST MOTIF—Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st Rnd: Ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, make 2 tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); (ch 5, make a 3-tr cluster in ring) 7 times; ch 5. Join to tip of first cluster.

2nd Rnd: Sl st in next sp, ch 4, in same sp make 2-tr cluster, ch 5 and 3-tr cluster; * ch 3, 7 dc in next sp, ch 3, in next sp make cluster, ch 5 and cluster. Repeat from * around. Join.

3rd Rnd: Sl st in next sp, ch 4, in same sp make 2-tr cluster, (ch 5, 3-tr cluster) twice; * ch 3, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 6 times; dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next sp, in next sp make (cluster, ch 5) twice and cluster. Repeat from * around. Join.

4th Rnd: Sl st in next sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 3, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc make 2 dc in same sp, thread over and complete a cluster (shell made); * ch 7, in next sp make 2-dc cluster, ch 3 and 2-dc cluster (another shell made); (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times; ch 3, skip next sp, shell in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join.

5th Rnd: Sl st in next sp, ch 3, shell in same sp (shell made over shell), * ch 3, 7 tr in next sp, ch 3, shell over next shell, ch 3, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 5 times; shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

6th Rnd: * Shell over shell, ch 3, (dc in next tr, ch 2) 6 times; dc in next tr, ch 3, shell over shell, ch 3, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 4 times. Repeat from * around. Join.

7th Rnd: * Shell over shell, ch 5, (2-dc cluster in next sp, ch 3) twice; cluster in next sp, ch 5, (cluster in next sp, ch 2) twice; cluster in next sp, ch 5, shell over next shell, ch 3, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 3) 3 times. Repeat from * around. Join.

8th Rnd: * Shell over shell, ch 7, skip next sp, (sc in next sp, ch 5) twice; in next sp make sc, ch 7 and sc; (ch 5, sc in next sp) twice; ch 7, shell over shell, ch 3, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 3) twice. Repeat from * around. Join.

9th Rnd: * Shell over shell, (ch 7, sc in next sp) 4 times; ch 11, sc in same place as last sc, (ch 7, sc in next sp) 3 times; ch 7, shell over shell, ch 3, skip next sp, sc in next loop, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.



SECOND MOTIF—Work as for First Motif until 8 rnds have been completed.

9th Rnd: Shell over shell, (ch 7, sc in next sp) 4 times; ch 5, sl st in any corner loop on First Motif, ch 5, sc in same loop on Second Motif, (ch 3, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 3, sc in next sp on Second Motif) 3 times; ch 3, sl st in next sp on First Motif, ch 3, shell over next shell on Second Motif, ch 3, skip next sp, sc in next loop, ch 3, shell over next shell. Complete rnd, joining next 4 loops and corner loop as before.

Make desired number of motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif (where 4 corners meet, join 3rd and 4th corners to joining of previous 2 corners).

1955 Pineapple Square 743 Free Crochet Pattern

Materials—J & P cats Big Ball Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Art. A. 104, Size 30 or Clark’s Big Ball Mercerized Crochet, Art. B-34, Size 30. Milwards Steel Crochet Hook, No. 10.

Motif measures 4 ¼ inches square and requires 26 yards of thread.

FIRST MOTIF—Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st Rnd: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, (ch 9 3 dc in ring) 7 times; ch 9. Join.

2nd Rnd: Sl st in next dc, sc in same place, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

3rd Rnd: Sl st in next 4 ch, sl st in sp, sc in same sp, * ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 5, sc in next sp, ch 11, sc in next sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in first sc.

4th Rnd: Sl st in first loop, ch 4, 8 tr in same loop, * ch 5, in next ch-11 loop make 3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc; ch 5, skip next sp, 9 tr in next ch-3 loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

5th Rnd: Ch 5, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 7 times; * tr in next tr, ch 5, sc in next dc, ch 5, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, in next sp make sc, ch 5 and sc (corner loop); ch 5, sc in next dc, ch 5, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 8 times. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th ch of ch-5.

6th Rnd: Sl st in first sp, sc in same sp, * (ch 3, sc in next sp) 7 times; ch 5, sk next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 5) twice; in corner loop make sc, ch 5 and sc; (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, skip next ch-5 sp, sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join.

7th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 6 times; ch 5, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 5) twice; in corner loop make sc, ch 5 and sc; (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

8th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 5 times; ch 5, skip next sp, (sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

9th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 5, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 5) twice; in next corner loop make sc, ch 5 and sc, (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join

10th Rnd: Sl st in next loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 3, sc in next loop) 3 times; ch 9 skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 5) twice; in corner loop make sc, ch 5 and sc; (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice; ch 9, skip next sp, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

11th Rnd: Sl st in next ch, sl st in same loop, ch 3, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc make dc in next 2 loops, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (joint dc made), * ch 15, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 5) twice; in corner loop make sc, ch 7 and sc; (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice; ch 15, skip next sp, make joint dc over next 3 loops. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.


SECOND MOTIF—Work as for First Motif until 10 rnds have been completed.

11th Rnd: Sl st in next ch, sl st in same loop, ch 3, make a joint dc over next 2 ch-3 loops, ch 15, skip next sp, (sc in next loop, ch 5) twice; sc in next corner loop, ch 3, sl st in any corner loop on First Motif, ch 3, sc in same corner loop on Second Motif, (ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop on First Motif, ch 2, sc in next loop on Second Motif) twice; ch 7, sl st in center ch of ch-15 loop on First Motif, ch 7, make a joint dc over next 3 ch-3 loops on Second Motif. Complete rnd as for First Motif, joining next ch-15 loops on Second Motif. Complete rnd as for First Motif, joining next ch-15 loop, next 2 ch-5 loops and next corner loop as before.

Make desired number of motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif (where 4 corners meet, join 3rd and 4th corners to joining of previous 2 corners).