the chain stitches of the preceding row = begin every row with 3 chain,
which form picots along the edge of the stripe; when the stripes are
finished, take a blue thread and make 1 plain stitch on each picot and 3
chain.
This blue row is followed by a white one, worked in cluster stitch, fig.
426, with 2 chain stitches between every 2 clusters.
Then follows another blue row of one plain stitch on each chain stitch
of the previous row. The second blue row consists entirely of plain
stitches worked along the long sides of the stripes, which are joined
together afterwards, but not along the short sides until the counterpane
is finished; then the stitches should border all the 4 sides. The second
stripe, which should be of the same width as the first, is worked in
Tunisian crochet; for the edge make one row of plain stitches in blue,
one of cluster stitches in white, and then again a row of plain in blue.
Join the stripes together on the wrong side with plain stitches, taking
up one loop on the right and one on the left, alternately.
When you have joined the stripes, make the outer border, which consists
of 7 straight rows and a scalloped lace edging.
1st row—in blue: 3 chain and 1 plain on each picot, 1 plain, and so on,
down the long sides of the stripes = along the short sides, the side of
the chain stitches or that of the previous row: 1 plain, 3 chain, miss
2, 1 plain.
2nd row—in white or unbleached: 1 cluster stitch, fig. 426, on each
picot formed by the 3 chain stitches of the 1st row; on the corner
picots, you must make 3 cluster stitches.
3rd, 4th, 5th rows—in blue: similar to the first. Increase at the
corners by making: 1 plain, 3 chain, 1 plain on the same stitch.
6th row—in white or unbleached: similar to the 2nd row.
7th row—in blue: 1 treble on each of the stitches of the previous row.
Lace edging.—The scallops extend over 22 stitches of the previous row
and on that account it is better to make the corners first, to count the
stitches both ways so as to distribute the stitches that are left over,
between the scallops.
Corner scallop.—Fasten on the thread to the left of the second of the
stitches that were added to make the turn, make 6 chain, 1 single on the
4th treble to the right = 1 single on the next treble = turn the work =
* 2 chain, 1 treble on the 6th chain, repeat 7 times from *, in all
therefore 8 trebles = after the 8th treble: 2 chain, miss 1 treble, 1
single on the 2 next trebles = turn the work = 2 chain, 1 cluster stitch
between each treble, in all 9 cluster stitches, then 2 chain, miss 2
trebles, 1 single stitch on the next 2 trebles = turn the work = 2
chain, 1 cluster stitch over the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th pairs of chain
stitches in the preceding row, and 2 cluster stitches and 2 chain over
the 5th, 6th and 7th chain stitches; over the other chain stitches
again: 1 cluster stitch; then 2 chain, miss 2 trebles, join to the 3rd
treble = fasten off.
For the scallops on the right side, divide the stitches between the
corner scallops into equal portions. Supposing that they are divisible
by 22, count 9 stitches to the right, fasten on the thread at the 9th; *
7 chain, miss 2 trebles of the row beneath, 1 plain on the 3rd, 1 single
stitch on the next = turn the work = 2 chain, 1 treble on the 7 chain,
repeat 5 times from * and finish with 2 chain, 1 single on the 2nd lower
treble, 1 single on the next treble = turn the work = 2 chain and 1
cluster stitch between each treble of the preceding row, 2 cluster
stitches between the 3rd and 2nd trebles = after the 8th stitch: 2
chain, miss 1 treble, 1 single on each of the 2 next stitches = repeat 3
times over 2 chain stitches of the previous row: 2 chain, 1 cluster
stitch = on the 4th, 5th and 6th chain stitches: 2 cluster and 2 chain;
on the 3 last chain the same stitches as on the 3 first = then 1 single
over each of the next 18 and repeat from *.
The final row consists of open picots, formed of 5 chain stitches and 1
plain, between each cluster stitch; after the last of these stitches and
in the indent of the scallops on the straight line, only 2 chain
stitches and 1 plain on the 3rd stitch.
[Illustration: FIG. 478. PATTERN IN SQUARES FOR COUNTERPANES.
MATERIALS: Coton à tricoter D.M.C Nos. 6 to 12, Cordonnet 6 fils D.M.C
Nos. 1 to 5, or Coton pour crochet D.M.C Nos. 6 to 12.
COLOURS: Gris-Coutil 323 and Brun-Caroubier 303 or Bleu-cendré 448 and
Rouge-Cornouille 449, Vert-Mousse 470 and Bleu d’Azur 3325.[A]]
PATTERN IN SQUARES FOR COUNTERPANES (fig. 478).—This pattern may be
worked in the same stitch as the previous one, either in Tunisian
crochet or in any other of the stitches already described.
Make a foundation chain of 18 stitches on which you work 10 rows to and
fro in the dark colour. The 11th and following rows up to the 21st are
worked in the light colour, then take up the dark colour again. Each
stripe should be 3 squares long.
The 2nd stripe is begun in the light colour, and the stitches, made at
the beginning of each row, are joined to those of the first stripe, as
the stitches of the 3rd are to those of the 2nd and so on.
When you have made sufficient big squares, each consisting of 9 small
ones, border them with seven rows of plain stitches, worked to and fro.
The 4 squares that form the corners are only to be bordered in this
manner on two sides; the squares along the straight edges, on 3 sides,
and only those that are intended for the centre of the counterpane, on
all 4 sides. The separate parts are then either sewn or crocheted
together on the wrong side. The dark squares are ornamented with small
stars worked in the light colour, the light ones with scallops in the
dark colour.
For the small stars—4 chain, close the ring; 2 plain on each stitch of
the chain; 8 plain in all = after the 8th stitch: 8 chain, 1 plain on
the 1st plain of the 8 plain stitches. Repeat the 8 chain 7 times and
fasten off, then sew the star on in the centre of the dark square,
taking care to spread out the little points formed of chain stitches at
regular distances from each other. The scallops are worked from left to
right; fasten the thread on at the point where 4 squares touch, then
make a chain of 18 stitches and secure it at the opposite point. On the
chain stitches: 6 plain, 1 picot, 7 plain, 1 picot, 7 plain, 1 picot, 6
plain = fasten off.
Repeat the same scallop over the second half of the square; when you
come to the 2nd picot of the first scallop join the two picots. When
both scallops are completed, fasten them on to the foundation by a few
stitches on the wrong side.
The outside border of the counterpane is made separately, and is worked
inwards from without and from left to right.
1st row—begin with the dark colour and make * 10 chain stitches, drop
the loop, put the needle into the 1st of the 10 chain, take up the loop
and draw it through the stitch; 2 chain and on the 10 stitches: 6
trebles quite close together. Repeat from * and go on repeating the
sequence until the lace is long enough to trim the counterpane
handsomely.
2nd row—in the light colour and similar to the 1st = only that in
joining the chain stitches together, you make the single stitch on the
chain stitches of the 1st row.
3rd row—in the dark colour and similar to the 2nd.
4th, 5th and 6th rows—in the light colour and from right to left: 7
chain, 2 plain on each loop of chain stitches of the previous row.
7th row—in the light colour and from left to right: * 2 plain on the
treble of the lace, 11 chain, 2 plain on the next loop of chain stitches
= these 2 stitches are made on the wrong side of the work = drop the
loop, turn the work to the right, 3 plain on the last 3 chain, 8 chain
**, and repeat always from * to **.
One row of plain made on each chain stitch and a 2nd row of trebles on
the plain stitches completes the lace edging, which is afterwards sewn
on to the counterpane.
COUNTERPANE WITH FRINGED BORDER (fig. 479).—This pattern requires
three colours; we suggest the following as making a very effective
combination: Rouge-Turc 321, Bleu-Indigo 311 and white.
The stripes, one red, the other blue, may be worked in any stitch. They
are edged with 8 plain stitches of 3 different lengths worked in red. *
The first stitch passes only under the loops of the stitches; the 2nd
over 2 stitches; the 3rd over 1, the 4th inwards, over 3. Repeat from *.
These stitches must be worked parallel to each other along the two edges
that are to be joined together.
The stripes are fastened together on the wrong side by single or plain
stitches.
The outside edge consists of 15 rows: 1st row—in red: 1 row of plain
stitches on the right side of the work.
2nd row—in red, and on the wrong side of the work: plain stitches.
3rd and 4th rows—in red, and on the right side of the work: plain
stitches.
5th row—in dark blue and on the right side: 1 treble, 1 chain, miss 1
plain of the row beneath, 1 treble and so on.
6th row—in white, and similar to the 5th.
7th row—in blue, and similar to the 5th.
8th row—in red: 1 plain on each stitch of the preceding row.
[Illustration: FIG. 479. COUNTERPANE WITH FRINGED BORDER. MATERIALS:
Coton pour crochet D.M.C Nos. 6 to 10, or Coton à tricoter D.M.C Nos. 6
to 14. COLOURS: White, Gris-Tilleul 331 and Rouge-Cornouille 449.[A]]
9th row—in red and on the wrong side: 1 plain on each stitch of the
preceding row.
10th and 11th rows—in red: and both on the right side, 2 rows of plain
stitches.
12th row—in white: 5 chain, miss 3, 1 plain on the 4th stitch.
13th row—in dark blue and similar to the 12th.
14th row—in white: * 1 plain on the 5th stitch of the blue row; 10
chain, drop the loop, lay the chain stitches from left to right, put the
needle into the 3rd chain stitch, counting from the beginning, take up
the loop and draw it through the 3rd chain stitch, 2 chain and repeat
from *.
15th row—in white: 1 plain on the picot formed by the chain stitches; 5
chain, 1 plain.
Into this last row you draw clusters of lengths of red cotton to form
the fringe, and knot them together with blue, or if you prefer it, you
may finish off the coverlet with a hairpin fringe.
COUNTERPANE COMPOSED OF SQUARES AND OLIVE SHAPED FIGURES (fig.
480).—There are many who shrink from undertaking a large piece of work
because it becomes inconvenient to handle and carry about. The
counterpane here represented has the advantage of being made up of a
number of quite little pieces, which are worked separately and joined
together afterwards.
Two colours, which can be clearly distinguished from each other in the
engraving, should be chosen from among the various combinations
suggested; one of them should be very light, say, cream or white for the
olive shaped figures and squares, and the other of some soft shade only
darker, for the connecting rows and the knotted fringe, described in the
chapter on Macramé.
The olive shaped figures begin with 9 chain stitches, on which you make
8 plain stitches and on the 9th: 3 plain for the corner.
On the second side of the chain: 8 plain and 3 besides on the corner
stitch, and so on for 3 rows; in the last row there should be 28
stitches.
These 3 rows are to be considered as one only.
2nd row—3 chain, 1 treble on the plain stitch that follows * 1 chain, 1
treble and repeat 11 times from *; 1 chain, 3 trebles with 1 chain
between them on the corner stitch, ** 1 chain, 1 treble, repeat 12 times
from **.
On the last stitch at the corner, again 3 trebles with 1 chain; close
the round with 1 single stitch.
3rd row—1 chain, 1 single on the chain stitch that follows the 1st
treble of the last row; 3 chain, 1 double treble between the lower
trebles, 1 chain and so on, until you have 35 trebles, counting the two
sets of 3 trebles at the corner.
4th row—here you can change the colour: 1 plain on each of the stitches
of the last row; 3 plain at the corners.
5th row—similar to the 4th.
[Illustration: FIG. 480. COUNTERPANE COMPOSED OF SQUARES AND OLIVE
SHAPED FIGURES. MATERIALS: Coton pour crochet D.M.C Nos. 6 to 10, or
Coton à tricoter D.M.C Nos. 6 to 10. COLOURS: White and Rouge-Turc 321,
or Écru and Rouge-Cerise 3318, Gris-Coutil 323 and Bleu-Gentiane
478.[A]]
6th row—2 plain, 1 cluster of 2 double trebles on the same stitch of
the 4th row as the 5th stitch of the last row is on; miss 1 plain.
Continue in this manner along the whole row, taking care that the 9th
and 22nd cluster come just at the corner.
7th and 8th rows—these two last rows should be worked in the same
colour as the inside of the figure.
Be careful always to make the increase at the point; a 9th row in the
dark colour may further be added, to connect the figures, by passing the
thread from the wrong side to the right, between the 13 last stitches of
two of the points of the figures. The space between these olive shaped
figures is filled by a pointed square of chain stitches.
In the 1st and following rows you miss 5 stitches at the point where the
figures meet, and continue to decrease in this manner until the space is
filled up. The fringe is made in the dark colour, either directly on to
the plain crochet, or after a few rows of open-work.
SQUARES FOR CHAIR-BACKS (fig. 481).—This is a design for cut-work,
out of an old collection by Sibmacher, which we have adapted to crochet.
It will be found most effective, worked in any of the given materials;
we have worked it with admirable result, both in Cordonnet 6 fils D.M.C
No. 15 and Fil à dentelle D.M.C No. 150.
1st row—4 chain, close the ring.
2nd row—1 chain, 2 plain on each chain, 8 in all; draw the loop of the
last stitch through the 1st chain.
3rd row—6 chain, 1 treble *, 3 chain, 1 treble, repeat 6 times from *.
In all, with the 3 chain, 8 trebles.
4th row—4 plain, over each treble of 3 chain.
5th row—6 chain, 1 plain on the 2nd of the plain stitches beneath, * 3
chain, 1 treble, over the treble beneath, 3 chain, 1 plain on the 2nd
stitch of the row beneath. Repeat 6 times from *, then add 3 chain, 1
plain on the 3rd of the 6 chain.
6th row—7 chain, 1 plain over the treble of the last row; repeat the
same series 7 times.
7th row—3 chain, 1 treble over the treble beneath; 1 treble on each
chain stitch, 2 trebles on each plain stitch of the row beneath; in all,
72 trebles, including the 3 chain.
8th row—* 8 chain, 1 plain between the 2 trebles that were added,
therefore between the 8th and the 9th = turn the work = make 12 plain
on the wrong side = turn the work back to the right side = take up 1
loop of each of the 12 stitches for the Tunisian stitch that is made on
10 rows, and decreasing by one stitch in each row, alternately on the
right and left = draw up the 3 last loops together and make, descending
on the right side: 1 single stitch on each row of the pyramid you have
just made, finish with 1 plain on the stitch that follows the 8 chain.
Repeat 7 times from *.
[Illustration: FIG. 481. SQUARES FOR CHAIR-BACKS. MATERIALS: Fil
d’Alsace D.M.C Nos. 30 to 100, Cordonnet 6 fils D.M.C Nos. 20 to 50, or
Fil à dentelle D.M.C Nos. 25 to 70 in white or écru.[A]]
9th row—all along the pyramid: 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 3
plain, 1 picot, 2 plain, 2 plain at the point. Repeat the same number
of stitches on the 2nd side, and down the sides of all the pyramids =
after the 9th row, fasten off.
10th row—fasten on the thread at a stitch at the point of a pyramid, *
7 chain, 5 overs, join the loop to the 2nd picot on the side of the
pyramid where you are working, draw the needle back through 2 overs,
make 2 overs more, and put the needle into the middle picot opposite and
draw the needle twice through 2 loops, thirdly through 3 and each time
after that, through 2 loops = 6 chain, 1 double treble, join to the 3rd
over, 7 chain, 1 plain = on the next pyramid 7 chain, 1 septuple treble,
join it to the next middle picot = draw the needle thrice through 2
loops, 1 triple treble to join to the middle picot opposite, draw the
needle back through the loops, and at the 4th over, through 3 loops, and
each time after that, through 2 loops, 7 chain, 1 quadruple treble, join
it to the 4th over, 7 chain, 1 triple treble, 7 chain, 1 plain on the
next pyramid. Repeat 3 times from *.
11th row—1 chain, 1 plain on each of the stitches of the previous row
and 2 plain on those forming the corner; fasten off.
12th row—1 single on the first plain, 5 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd
plain, 2 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd plain and so on to the corner and
until you have 14 trebles = on the corner stitch: 2 chain and 1 treble
more; then proceed as you did on the first side. There should be 18
trebles and 19 times 2 chain between the corner trebles; all four sides
should be alike.
13th row—1 plain on each stitch of the last row, not counting the 3
which are to be made at the corner.
14th row—14 single over the preceding stitches *, 1 chain, 24 plain;
miss 4 plain of the last row, not counting the 2 increased stitches
which must be left empty = after the 24th stitch turn the work, miss 2,
21 plain, passing the needle under the 2 loops of the row beneath = turn
the work = 1 chain, 20 plain = turn the work = 19 plain = continue to
decrease in the same proportion, until you have 3 stitches left and
fasten off. In all the intakes miss the last stitch but one, coming
back, and the 1st going, and always begin on the right side with 1
chain.
For the second half of these triangular figures which are worked from
right to left, fasten on the thread to the 5th stitch after the increase
and make 24 plain = 7 plain should remain between the two triangular
figures formed of plain stitches = turn the work = 21 plain, miss the 2
last stitches, 1 plain on the stitch the thread is fastened to = turn
the work = miss 1 stitch, 19 plain, 5 overs, put the needle through the
4th of the 7 stitches between, bring it back twice, each time through 2
loops, make 2 overs more, put the needle through the last stitch of the
3rd row opposite, bring it back twice through 2 loops, then once through
3 loops and twice through 2 loops = turn the work = 18 plain and so on,
until you have made 10 transverse trebles = fasten off, then repeat the
same series of rows on the other sides.
15th row—do not cut off the thread on the 4th side but work backwards:
3 single over the chain, 5 chain * 1 treble on the stitch whence the 5
chain proceeded, 2 chain, 1 treble on the last plain of the first half
of the close parts of the pattern; 2 chain, 1 treble in the middle of
the first part of the 10th transverse treble; 2 chain, 1 treble on the
second half of the preceding treble, 2 chain, 1 treble on the 1st plain
of the second half of the close parts; 2 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd and
last upper stitch of the close part; 2 chain, 1 treble on the same
stitch as the last treble. Then along the edge, 10 trebles, joined by 2
chain, one of which trebles should always be on a row of plain stitches
= after the 10th treble: 3 chain, 1 plain on the 5th plain of the 13th
row, 3 chain, again 11 trebles connected by 2 chain = after the 11
trebles: 2 chain ** and repeat 3 times from * to **.
16th row—on every 2 chain stitches: 3 plain.
17th row—7 chain, 1 plain on the 6th plain of the last row; repeat 7
times = for the 9th and 10th scallops only: * 5 chain. The plain stitch
that follows the 9th scallop should come exactly over the corner stitch
of the 13th row = after the 10th scallop: 1 plain; then 13 scallops with
7 chain, 1 plain on the 6th 5 stitch of the row beneath. Repeat twice
from * = after the 4th scallop 2 smaller scallops, and up to the end of
the row, 5 scallops more of 7 chain each.
18th row—make 7 plain over 7 chain, 5 chain, drop the treble, bring the
needle back with the loop through the 3rd plain = on the 5 chain: 3
plain, 1 picot, 3 plain = on the 7 remaining stitches: 2 plain—on the
9th scallop of 5 chain, only: 5 plain = on the 10th scallop of 5 chain,
only: 3 plain = then 7 chain, bring them back and join them to the 3rd
plain of the 9th scallop and finish the picot.
When these squares are made use of in any number and have to be joined
together, you must join 13 picots and leave the 14th free. The four
empty picots in the centre are connected by a small star.
CROCHET STAR (fig. 482).—This is one of the most graceful and
delicate crochet patterns we know. For the purpose of reproduction here,
we have had it worked in all the different sizes of D.M.C cotton but it
looks best in a fine material; in Fil à dentelle No. 150, it can bear
comparison with the finest needle-made lace.
1st row—6 chain, close the ring.
2nd row—9 chain, 1 double treble, * 4 chain, 1 double treble; repeat 6
times from * = after the 7th treble: 4 chain, 1 single on the 5th of the
9 chain.
3rd row—1 chain, 4 plain, * 1 picot, 4 plain; repeat 7 times from * =
carry the thread to the last stitch through the 1st plain.
4th row—12 chain, 1 treble on the stitch over the treble beneath, * 9
chain, 1 treble; repeat 6 times from * = after the 7th treble and the 9
chain: 1 single on the 3rd of the 12 chain.
5th row—3 chain, 1 treble on each stitch of the row beneath; including
the 3 chain, 80 trebles in the whole circumference = after the last
treble: 1 single on the 3 chain.
6th row—11 chain, 1 quadruple treble on the 2nd treble of the last row;
4 chain, 1 quadruple treble on the 3rd treble and so on, in all 32
trebles including the 7 chain.
7th row—1 chain, 5 plain on 4 chain.
8th row—3 plain on the 3 first chain, * 16 chain, miss 1, ** 1 single,
1 plain, 1 half treble, 2 trebles, 1 treble 1½ long, 2 double trebles, 1
triple treble, 1 treble 3½ trebles long, 1 quadruple-treble ***, 3
chain, miss 4 plain of the 7th row, 5 plain, 16 chain, join them,
counting upwards from below, to the 5th treble of the first pyramid = on
7 chain: 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain;
join the last loop of the last plain and the loop of the 7th chain; 8
chain. Repeat from ** to *** = on the middle of the last quadruple
treble: 1 double treble towards the bottom, finish the treble, 3 chain,
miss 4, 5 plain ****. Repeat 7 times from * to ****.
[Illustration: FIG. 482. CROCHET STAR. MATERIALS: Fil d’Alsace D.M.C No.
30, Cordonnet 6 fils D.M.C Nos. 25 to 80, or Fil à dentelle D.M.C Nos.
25 to 150.[A]]
Coming back to the 1st point make along it: 8 single stitches, then 7
chain, join them to the 5th treble of the 16th point = over the chain: 3
plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain and finish
with 9 single to carry the thread to the top of the point.
9th row—1 chain, 1 plain, * 15 chain, 1 plain at the top of the point
and repeat 15 times from *.
10th row—3 chain; 1 treble on each stitch of the 9th row; 256 trebles
in all, including the 3 chain.
11th row—The star is bordered by small and large scallops, surmounted
by points similar to those inside.
You begin by the small scallop and make on the 10th row: 5 single, * 8
chain, bring them back and join them to the 1st of the 5 single; 1
plain, 8 chain, miss 4 trebles, join them to the 5th; 14 plain on the 8
chain, 6 plain on the first 8 chain = turn the work = 5 chain, 1 treble
on the plain stitch between two scallops; 5 chain, 1 plain on the 7th
plain of the 1st scallop; 2 plain in the 5th chain, 2 chain, 1 picot, 10
chain, miss 1, and make on the following ones: 1 single, 1 plain, 1 half
treble, 2 trebles, 1 treble 1½ treble long, 1 picot, 2 chain, 2 plain on
the 5 chain; 8 plain on the 8 chain.
To pass to the large scallop make: 16 single, 8 chain, bring them back,
1 plain on the 5th single, 8 chain, bring them back again to the 5th =
turn the work = on the second set of 8 chain: 6 plain, 1 picot, 9 plain
= on the first 8: 6 plain, then 8 chain, bring them back and join them
to the 4th plain behind the picot of the finished scallop = on the 8
chain: 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain = on the remaining
chain below: 3 plain, 1 picot, 6 plain; add 4 single on the trebles and
pass to the outer scallop = 18 chain, 1 plain on the 3rd of the 5 plain
of the small upper scallop; 18 chain, 1 plain on the 4th of the 16
single = turn the work = 25 plain on the last chain stitches, and 25 on
the first; 1 single on the 3rd single = turn the work = 1 plain on each
of the preceding 50 plain stitches; join the last to the under row with
a single stitch = turn the work = 10 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 3
plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 2 chain, 1 picot, 10 chain, miss 1, 1 single, 1
plain, 1 half treble, 2 trebles, 1 treble 1½ treble long, 1 double
treble, 1 treble 2½ trebles long, 1 triple treble, 1 picot, 2 chain and
join them to the 6th plain stitch, counting from the middle.
Then 4 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 10 plain, 11
single on the trebles. Repeat 7 times from *.
STAR WITH LITTLE SQUARES (fig. 483).—Begin with 4 chain stitches,
close the ring.
1st row—5 chain, * 1 treble, 2 chain. Repeat 6 times from *, to number
altogether 8 trebles including the 5 chain; 1 single on the 3rd chain.
2nd row—6 chain, * 1 triple treble on the 1st chain stitch, 2 chain.
Repeat 23 times from * and join to the 4th chain.
[Illustration: FIG. 483. STAR WITH LITTLE SQUARES. MATERIALS: The same
as for fig. 482.]
3rd row—6 chain, * 1 double treble on the treble beneath, 3 chain.
Repeat from * through the row; join to the 4th chain.
4th row—1 plain on the treble = on the 3 chain: 5 plain, 1 plain on the
treble; work 5 times to and fro over these stitches, put the needle
through the 2 threads of the last stitch = after the 5th row: 10 chain,
then 5 plain on the 3 next chain.
In turning the work and going from the 2nd to the 3rd, from the 4th to
the 5th row, carry the thread behind the chain stitches, so that they
may blend with the plain stitches; make in all 12 little squares with 11
spaces between; after the 12th, square: 5 chain, 1 single on the 5th row
of the first square.
5th row—on each of the 6 plain of the 1st square: 1 single = on the
7th: 1 plain = 7 plain on the 5 chain = 1 plain on the 1st stitch of the
2nd square = 6 rows of plain, 14 chain, 1 plain on the 5th stitch of the
next square = then make 6 rows of plain and wind the thread round the
chain stitches.
6th row—1 single on every stitch of the last square, 1 plain on the
last stitch above the 7 chain = on the 7 chain: 9 plain, 1 plain on the
1st stitch of the next square below = 9 rows to and fro.
7th row—after the 12th square: 9 chain, 1 single on the 1st plain, * 14
chain, 1 plain on the last plain = on the 9 chain: ** 1 chain, 1 plain,
1 treble 1½ treble long, 2 double trebles 2½ trebles long ***, 5 triple
trebles ****. Repeat from *** to **, then proceed from * to ****.
8th row—19 plain over the 14 chain, 1 single on each treble; stop them
at the 12th square and at the 3rd triple treble.
9th row—12 chain, 1 plain on the 10th of the 19 plain; 12 chain, 1
plain on the triple treble, and proceed in the same way throughout the
whole length of the row.
10th row—on the first 12 chain stitches: * 5 plain, 1 picot, 12 plain =
on the second 12 chain: 7 plain, 10 chain, bring them back to the 5th of
the 12 plain of the first scallop = on the 10 chain: 4 plain, 1 picot, 4
plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, = on the 12 chain: 5 plain, 1
picot, 7 plain. Repeat 12 times from *.
CROCHET COLLAR (fig. 484).—We have avoided as far as possible
describing articles in this book that are subject to the changes of
fashion, the present collar composed of squares, stars, lozenge-shaped
figures and a lace edge, is of a shape that will never be out of date.
Fine and delicate work like this can only be executed in a very fine
material, and we recommend unbleached thread as being more effective
than white. The soft tone and the gloss of unbleached thread give the
work an antique look, unobtainable in a white material. Fil à dentelle
D.M.C No. 120 is the best for the purpose.
[Illustration: FIG. 484. CROCHET COLLAR. MATERIALS: Fil d’Alsace D.M.C
No. 100, Cordonnet 6 fils D.M.C No. 120 or Fil à dentelle D.M.C No. 120,
écru.]
Begin with the straight-edged figures, and then make the connecting
pieces between. The four squares with half stars at both ends of the
collar and on the right and left of the centre square, have their four
sides all alike, whereas the 3 figures within the scalloped edge are
rather narrower on the outer than on the inner side where they join to
the foundation.
Inner squares: 1st row—4 chain, close the ring; 5 chain, * 1 treble on
the ring, 2 chain; repeat 6 times from * and fasten the thread to the
3rd chain stitch.
2nd row—1 chain, 3 plain over 2 chain; 1 plain over each treble.
3rd row—8 chain, * 1 treble on each treble of the 1st row, 6 chain.
Repeat 6 times from * = 8 trebles in all, including the first chain
stitches.
4th row—* 10 chain; returning over the chain stitches: 1 plain, 1 half
treble, 4 trebles, 1 half treble, 1 plain, join to the 1st chain stitch
= on the 6 chain of the 3rd row: ** 1 plain, 1 half treble, 1 treble, 3
double trebles, 1 treble, 1 half treble, 1 plain ***. Repeat once more
from ** to ***, then 3 times from * to *** = along the first leaf to the
10th stitch: 10 single.
5th row—starting from the point: * 7 chain, 1 triple treble on the 5th
stitch of the small scallop of the 4th row: 7 chain, 1 triple treble on
the next scallop, 7 chain, 1 plain on the 10th stitch of the 2nd leaf.
Repeat 3 times from *.
6th row—1 chain, * 3 plain on the stitch that forms the point of the
leaf; 1 plain on each chain stitch and each treble of the last row = 16
stitches in all, up to the 2nd treble = turn the work = coming back: 1
chain, 1 double treble on the 4th plain, 1 chain, 1 double treble, 1
chain, 1 double treble, 1 chain, 1 double treble, 1 chain, 1 double
treble, 1 chain, miss 3 plain, join to the 4th plain = turn the work =
make on each chain stitch, 2 plain and on each treble 1 plain and 1
picot over the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th treble; 8 plain **. Repeat 3 times
from * to **.
7th row—1 chain, 1 plain on the 2nd of the 3 stitches at the point, * 9
chain, 1 double treble between the two first picots of the semicircle
formed in the last row; 8 chain, 1 triple treble on the 3rd treble of
the semicircle, 8 chain, 1 double treble between the 3rd and 4th picots
of the semicircle, 9 chain, 1 plain on the stitch at the corner.
8th row—19 single on the chain stitches of the 7th row, 1 chain, 3
plain on the corner stitch, 24 plain on the chain stitches and trebles
= turn the work = coming back: 2 chain, 1 double treble on the 20th
plain; on the same stitch add: 2 double trebles with 2 chain; finish
with: 2 chain, join them to the 5th plain = turn the work = on the chain
stitches: 1 plain, 1 picot, 1 plain, 1 plain on the treble. Repeat this
series 4 times = add: 4 plain on the chain stitches of the 7th row =
turn the work = 5 chain, 1 double treble on the 1st treble of the small
semicircle; then again 3 times, 3 chain, and twice 1 double treble on
each of the trebles beneath = after the last 5 chain: join to the 4th
plain.
The points in this row are made with: * 1 plain on the chain stitches, 8
chain, miss 1 stitch = coming back: 1 single, 1 plain, 1 half treble, 1
treble 1½ treble long, 3 double trebles, 1 plain on the 5 chain
stitches. The 2nd point must be placed one half of it, before, and the
other half behind the picot; make altogether 7 points = after the 7th: 8
plain on the chain stitches of the 7th row = then work backwards,
without however turning the work: 7 chain, 1 chain on the stitch at the
top of the point and repeat 7 times from * = after the 8th set of 7
chain stitches: 1 chain; 1 plain on the 9th plain, bringing the thread
forwards from the right side to the wrong = 2 chain; take the thread
back to the 3rd plain from the wrong side to the right = 1 treble on
each chain stitch, 1 picot above each point, add 4 trebles and 14 chain,
join them to the 4th treble that comes after the 1st picot.
On the 14 chain: 5 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 1 picot, 5
plain, 4 trebles to the next picot, 1 picot, 4 trebles; 14 plain, join
them to the treble nearest the 1st scallop and so on = make 7 scallops
in all; after the 7th add 2 trebles on the 2 chain stitches = after the
2nd treble make 2 plain, followed by the 3 stitches at the corner = in
the next scallop, you fasten by 1 single, the 1st picot of the 1st
scallop to the 3rd picot of the last scallop. When you have finished the
four sides of the figure above-described, fasten off your thread.
The edging of these squares should be begun on the narrower of the inner
sides and at the 3rd little scallop: * 1 plain on the middle picot of
the 3rd little scallop, 7 chain, 1 double treble on the 1st picot of the
4th scallop; 7 chain, 1 triple treble on the 2nd picot of the same
scallop, 6 chain, 1 double treble on the 3rd picot of the same scallop,
6 chain, 1 plain on the middle picot of the 5th scallop; 10 chain, 1
treble on the middle picot of the 6th scallop, 11 chain **, 1 quadruple
treble on the middle picot of the 7th and 1 quadruple treble on the
middle picot of the 1st scallop following and draw the last loops of the
2 trebles up together. Repeat once from * to **. Carry the trebles all
round the figure on the picots just referred to.
For the second half of the edging which becomes a little wider: *** 10
chain, 1 treble on the 6th scallop, 11 chain, 2 quadruple trebles, the
last loops of which you join to the middle picots of the 7th and 1st
scallop; 11 chain, 1 treble in the next scallop; 10 chain, 1 treble in
the 3rd scallop; 7 chain, 1 treble 2½ long, 8 chain, 1 treble 3½ long, 8
chain; 1 double treble, 8 chain, 1 plain, 12 chain, 1 treble, 14 chain,
**** 2 quadruple trebles, the last loops of which are joined together.
Repeat from **** to ***, that is the reverse way = finally add 1 more
whole row of plain and 3 plain stitches at the corners = on the wider
side you should have 99 stitches, not counting the increases at the
corner.
To make the same figure, forming a part of the large outside scallops,
repeat the same rows you have in the inner square up to the 7th row, the
first half of which you make exactly the same as before. In the second
half of the row of chain there should be 1 chain stitch less in each
intervening space than there were in the first half.
8th row—make the first half of this row like the 8th row of the inner
square = over the 2nd half, one quarter of which is 4 chain stitches
narrower, the little wheels are made like the others with 7 picots. The
number of chain stitches and the trebles of the setting are also the
same, but instead of 7 points you have to make 5 and over these, 5 small
scallops instead of 7.
The setting, towards the top is made exactly in the same manner as the
wide part of the upper square, that is, as from the 3rd scallop of the
first semicircle to the 5th scallop of the 2nd. From this point, the
series of stitches changes, so as to form a rounded edge: * 7 chain, 1
plain on the 6th scallop; 15 chain, 2 triple trebles joined by the last
loops to the 7th and 1st scallop; 14 chain, 1 plain on the 2nd of the 5
scallops; 15 chain, 1 plain on the 3rd scallop; 15 chain, 1 plain on the
4th scallop, 15 chain **, 2 triple trebles joined by the last loops in
the 5th and 1st scallop. Repeat once again from ** to * = add 1 row of
plain on each stitch of the preceding row; 3 plain on the two top corner
stitches. You will thus have 3 figures with a rounded edge on one side.
The second kind of square consists of 8 leaves inside and is begun in
the same way by 6 chain formed into a ring.
1st row—5 chain, 1 treble, 2 chain, * 1 treble, 2 chain. Repeat 6 times
from * and join to the 3rd of the 5 chain.
2nd row—1 chain, 3 plain over 2 chain, 1 plain on each treble.
3rd row—9 chain, * miss 1 stitch = coming back: 1 single, 1 plain, 1
half treble, 1 treble, 1 double treble, 1 triple treble, 1 treble over
the treble of the 2nd row; 7 chain. Repeat 7 times from * = after the
8th point: 7 single along the 1st.
4th row—* 1 plain on the stitch you missed at the point, 5 chain, 1
triple treble on the treble of the 3rd row, 5 chain. Repeat 7 times from
*.
5th row—3 chain, 1 treble on each stitch of the 4th row; join to the
3rd of the 3 chain.
6th row—10 chain, 1 plain on the treble over the triple treble of the
4th row: 10 chain, 1 plain on the treble above the little point.
7th row—15 plain on the 10 chain = on the 3rd scallop only: * 7 plain,
10 chain, come back to the second scallop, bring the thread back from
the wrong side to the right between the 7th and 8th plain stitches, 15
plain on the 3rd scallop, 8 plain on the next scallop, 15 plain and
repeat 6 times from *.
When the 16th scallop is finished, pass to the point of the 1st scallop
by means of 7 single, then add the 10 chain to pass to the 8th scallop
above; when that is finished, fasten off, and fasten on again to one of
the 8 scallops.
8th row—* 21 chain, miss 1 stitch, 1 plain, 1 half treble, 1 treble, 1
treble 1½ treble long, 1 double treble, 1 treble 2½ trebles long, 1
triple treble, 1 treble 3½ trebles long, 1 quadruple treble, 1 treble 4½
trebles long, 1 quintuple treble. After passing through the 3rd loop,
make 1 quadruple treble, between the 2 plain scallops; then finish the
quintuple treble, 7 chain, 1 plain on the 2nd scallop and repeat 7 times
from *.
9th row—* 7 plain on the 7 chain; 1 plain on each stitch of the
pyramid, 3 plain on the stitch at the point; 4 plain on the 7 chain on
the opposite side = turn the work = ** 1 chain, miss 1 plain, 1 treble
on the 2nd stitch = after the 5th treble, leave out no more stitches
between the trebles ***; place the 8th, 9th and 10th trebles on the 2nd
of the increased stitches. Repeat on the opposite side from *** to **
and join to the 4th of the plain stitches = make 17 trebles in all, then
one plain over each chain, 1 plain on each treble and 1 picot after
every 3rd plain = after the 4th and up to the 8th picot, leave only 2
plain between: 11 picots in all = in conclusion: 3 plain more on the 7
chain and repeat the whole 7 times from *.
The little wheel at the top of the square is begun with 10 chain for the
ring = 16 plain on the ring, 4 chain, * 1 treble, 1 chain = repeat 14
times from *; 16 trebles in all, including the chain stitches = then on
each treble and each chain stitch: 1 plain; after 4 plain: 1 picot;
connect the wheel first on the right.
The 2nd picot is to be fastened to the 9th picot of the large scallop =
proceed with: 3 times 4 plain with 1 picot = after the 3rd plain, fasten
the picot to the 3rd picot of the next large scallop and complete the
small wheel. The left wheel is made and inserted in the same manner as
the right one. The wheels at the bottom of the square require for the
foundation ring: 14 chain, on which you make 21 plain = on these: 4
chain, * 1 treble, 1 chain = repeat 19 times from *; 21 trebles in all,
including the chain stitches = 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 3
plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 4 chain, join to the 8th picot of the 2nd
scallop; 4 chain, finish the picot, 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 8 chain,
join to the 10th picot of the scallop, 8 chain, complete the picot; 3
plain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 8 chain, join to the 2nd picot of the 3rd
scallop, 8 chain, close the picot, 3 chain, 1 picot, 3 plain, 4 chain,
join to the 4th picot of the 3rd scallop; 4 chain, complete the picot,
3 plain, 1 picot and so on, until you have 14 picots round the wheel.
Repeat the same wheel to the left between the 4th and 5th scallop.
The edging of this second kind of square is also slightly different;
fasten the thread to the 6th picot of the 1st scallop before the small
wheel, then working from right to left, count: * 10 chain, 1 treble on
the 2nd empty picot of the small wheel; 8 chain, 1 triple treble on the
4th picot of the wheel = upwards: 9 chain, 1 double treble on the 6th
picot of the wheel; 9 chain, 1 plain on the 6th picot of the 8th
scallop, 12 chain, 1 plain on the 7th picot of the scallop, 11 chain **,
1 quadruple treble on the 9th picot of the 8th scallop and on the 3rd
picot of the 7th; draw the last loops of the two trebles up together.
Repeat once more from ** to *, then: 1 plain on the 6th picot of the 6th
scallop; *** 12 chain, 1 sextuple treble on the 9th picot of the 6th
scallop, retain 2 loops of the treble on the needle, make 4 more overs,
join the treble to the 3rd picot of the 5th scallop; finish the bars, 12
chain, 1 plain in the 6th picot of the next scallop = 12 chain, 1 double
treble on the 2nd picot of the 7 empty picots of the bottom wheel; 9
chain, 1 quadruple treble on the 4th picot; 12 chain, 1 double treble on
the 6th picot, 14 chain, 1 plain on the 6th picot of the 4th scallop, 14
chain ***, 1 septuple treble, in the 9th and 3rd picots of the 4th and
3rd scallops ****. For the preceding treble, you pass first through 4
loops only, then make 4 more overs for the other half of the treble, and
finish the last loops one by one. Repeat from **** to ***. One row of
plain stitches completes the square.
After having made the square similar to that of the upper one, you have
merely to add the large wheels at the top.
The setting of chain stitches and trebles is begun at the first scallop
between 2 wheels = 1 plain on the 6th picot of the 1st scallop; 14
chain, 2 quintuple trebles, of which the last loops only are joined
together, on the 9th and 3rd picot of the 1st and 2nd scallop, = 14
chain, 1 plain on the 6th picot of the next scallop; * 14 chain, 1
treble on the 2nd empty picot of the wheel; 10 chain, 1 quadruple treble
on the 4th picot, 10 chain, 1 treble on the 6th picot; 14 chain, 1 plain
on the 6th picot of the 3rd scallop; 14 chain, 2 sextuple trebles on
the 10th and 2nd picot of the 3rd and 4th scallop; 15 chain, 1 plain on
the 6th picot of the 4th scallop; 16 chain, 2 sextuple trebles on the
10th and 2nd picot of the 4th and 5th scallop; 16 chain, 1 plain on the
6th picot of the 5th scallop; 15 chain ** 3 septuple trebles on the 10th
and 2nd picot of the 5th and 6th scallop. Repeat from ** to *; and make
4 figures with rounded edges. When all the figures are finished, join
them together by trebles of a suitable length.
Introduce the thread at the corner stitch on the widest side of the 2nd
8 pointed star and make: 1 plain, 6 chain, miss 3 stitches, 1 plain on
the 3 next stitches, 4 chain, miss 2, 1 plain on the next 3 plain
stitches.
Make 11 loops in this manner, each consisting of 4 chain and 3 plain,
then 2 loops of 3 chain and 2 plain = then miss as many stitches of the
square at the edge of the collar as were left empty in the second
square; 2 plain and draw the loop each time through the 2 last stitches
of the opposite square = 1 chain, 1 single on the 2nd chain stitch of
the opposite side; 1 chain, 3 plain on the edge of the first square, 1
chain, 1 single, 1 chain, miss 3 stitches, 3 plain, 5 chain, bring the
loop from the wrong side to the right = on the chain stitches: 4 plain,
2 chain, miss 3, 3 plain.
From this point onwards, fasten all the bars of chain stitches to the
loops produced by the same stitches in the 2nd square. Thus, the 1st bar
consisting of 5 chain, the 2nd will consist of 7 chain on which make 7
plain, and then add 2 more chain. Nowhere must the two first chain
stitches be uncovered.
The 3rd bar must consist of 9 chain, 9 plain and 2 chain = the 4th of 11
chain, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 2 chain = the 5th of 13 chain, 4
plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 2 chain = the 6th of 16
chain, 6 plain, 1 picot, 6 plain, 1 picot, 6 plain, 2 chain = the 7th of
18 chain, 5 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain,
2 chain = the 8th of 21 chain, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5
plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 2 chain = the 9th of 24 chain, 5 plain, 1
picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 2
chain = the 10th of 26 chain, 6 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5
plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 6 plain, 2 chain = the 11th and last
of 28 chain, 32 plain, 2 chain, fasten off.
As the square with the semicircles in it, has more plain stitches in the
edge than the one with the eight-pointed star in it, the stitches must
be divided so that you miss 3 from time to time, instead of two. When
the 7 top figures are finished, join the 7 bottom ones to them, each
separately, by a row of plain stitches, made on the wrong side of the
work. Below the first square with the semicircles, comes the
eight-pointed star, below the next eight-pointed star, the square with
the semicircles, and so on.
A narrow edging forms the outside border, the foundation of which is a
row of plain stitches running all along the squares. At the middle of
the square you decrease by 2 stitches, and at the point where two
squares meet, by 3. When you reach the left side and the end of the row,
make 3 plain on the corner stitch, then: * 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 14
chain, join them to the first of the 5 first plain (drop the thread at
each scallop and bring it forward from the wrong side to the right) = on
the 14 chain: 5 plain, 1 picot, 11 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain = along the
square: 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, then 14 chain, join them to the first
plain = over the 14 chain: 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 14 chain, join
them in turning back between the 5th and 6th of the 10 plain of the 1st
scallop; 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain;
on the half-finished scallop: 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain ** = on the
plain stitches of the edge: 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 12 chain, come
back, join to the 1st of the 4 plain = on the 12 chain: 4 plain, 1
picot, 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain *** = repeat on the
same figure once from * to *** and once from * to **.
This makes 77 stitches, the number there ought to be on the wide side of
the straight-edged figures.
The scallops vary a little on the rounded sides. There, you should have
110 stitches, counting from the corner to the treble that marks the
middle at the bottom. The single scallops, between the triple scallops
of the border, are also all made over 8 stitches; the first triple
scallop is made over 20 stitches, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th triple scallop
over 16 stitches.
Make no single scallop after the 4th triple one; which is immediately
succeeded by the 5th triple scallop, over 16 stitches.
Altogether, round each star, there are 9 triple and 8 single scallops.
After the 8th single one, make 3 plain stitches on the 2 chain stitches
of the connecting bar.
On the 32 plain stitches of the last bar: 8 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 12
chain, bring them back and join to the 5th of the 8 plain = on the 12
chain: 5 plain, 2 chain, draw the loop through the picot in the middle
of the last single scallop, 2 chain, close the picot, 8 plain, 1 picot,
5 plain = in the bar: 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 12 chain, bring them
back and fasten them to the 1st plain = 5 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain, 12
chain, join them to the 4th plain of the 1st scallop; 5 plain, 1 picot,
8 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain = in the half-finished scallop: 4 plain, 1
picot, 4 plain = in the bar: 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain = 12 chain, bring
them back and fasten them to the 1st plain. 4 plain, 1 picot, 4 plain,
12 chain, join them close to the scallop above = 5 plain, 1 picot, 4
plain, 12 chain, bring them back and join them to the 4th plain of the
2nd scallop; 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5
plain = in each of the 2 half-finished scallops: 4 plain, 1 picot, 5
plain = finish with 4 plain, 3 plain on the 2 chain and repeat from *
round all the rounded parts.
The lozenges that fill the empty spaces between the large figures are
made in 7 rows, on a ring formed of 4 chain.
1st row—5 chain, 1 treble on the ring, 2 chain, 8 trebles in all,
including the bar of chain stitches.
2nd row—3 plain over 2 chain, 1 plain over each treble.
3rd row—7 chain, 1 treble over the treble beneath, 5 chain, 1 treble; 8
trebles in all.
4th row—* 1 plain, 1 half treble, 1 treble, 1 double treble, 1 treble
2½ trebles long; ** repeat the reverse way to * = 1 plain on the
treble, 7 chain, miss 1 stitch, 1 plain, 1 treble, 1 double treble, 1
treble, 1 plain. Repeat twice from * to **, followed by: 9 chain, miss
1, 1 single, 1 plain, 1 half treble, 2 trebles, 1 half treble, 1 plain,
1 single ***. Repeat once from * to ***, then again from * to **, and
add 5 single all along the scallop.
5th row—9 chain * 1 plain on the top stitch of the small leaf, 7 chain,
1 treble on the middle stitch of the scallop, 7 chain, 1 treble on the
next scallop = 9 chain, 1 plain on the leaf, 9 chain, 1 treble on the
scallop, 7 chain, 1 treble on the next scallop, 7 chain and repeat once
from *.
6th row—1 plain on each stitch of the row before, 3 plain on the
points.
7th row—on each side of the lozenge 3 little scallops on 8 chain, with
3 picots and 1 picot below the scallops and between every 4 plain; the
scallops at the points extend over 4 stitches only, so that the picot
below is left out.
These lozenges are fastened on two sides to the middle picot of the
triple scallop; then, starting from the 3rd scallop of the lozenge you
make, 8 chain, join them to the middle picot of the 1st triple scallop;
coming back over the 8 chain: 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain and finish the
scallop. The next scallop, at the point of the lozenge, is fastened by a
picot of 6 chain, to the middle picot of the 6th scallop underneath the
connecting bar. Repeat the same on the 2nd side and make 6 lozenges in
all.
The lace that finishes off the collar at the neck must be made to stand
up, and is begun by a row of trebles on the plain stitches.
From the corner as far as the 2nd treble of the 4th scallop, make triple
trebles, from the 4th scallop to the 6th chain stitch after the 5th
scallop, make double trebles, from this point to the 2nd scallop of the
next semicircle, only single trebles, then again double trebles and
finish with triple trebles as at the beginning. Decrease by 2 or 3
stitches in each square.
When this row of trebles is finished, fasten off, and fasten on again on
the right and on the base of the 1st treble which you border with 4
chain, then follow: * 15 plain on the row of trebles, put the needle in
under the 2 loops of the trebles = turn the work = 2 chain, 1 double
treble, miss 4 plain, 1 double treble on the 5th stitch, 2 chain, 1
double treble, 2 chain, 1 double treble, 2 chain, miss 4 plain = turn
the work = bring the loop to the front; ** 1 plain, 1 picot, 1 plain, 1
plain on the treble; repeat 3 times again from ** and add 4 plain on
the trebles = turn the work = 6 chain, 1 double treble over the treble
beneath; again 3 times 6 chain stitches and 1 double treble; join the
4th set of 6 chain to the 4th plain = bring the thread back to the
front: 1 plain on the 6 chain = 8 chain, miss 1, and make on the others:
1 plain, 1 half treble, 2 trebles, 1 treble 1½ treble long, 2 double
trebles, 1 plain stitch on the 6 chain. The next point comes above a
treble; you make 7 points in all. After the 7th: 5 plain, then 7 chain,
1 plain on each point between the points and join.
Join the 8th set of 7 chain on to the 4th plain of the first treble =
then add: 2 chain, draw the loop from the wrong side to the right
through the 1st plain stitch; 8 trebles, 1 picot, 4 trebles, 12 chain,
bring them back over the picot, join it between the 4th and 5th trebles;
5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain, 1 picot, 5 plain.
Over each point: 1 picot and over the picot 1 scallop, like the one made
in the square. On the 7th point only 1 picot = after the last treble on
the last chain: 2 chain; then go on with the plain stitches until you
have 27 and repeat from *.
In the semicircles that follow you leave out the first and last little
scallops, the first and the last scallop must be joined together by the
first and the last picot; in the last semicircle, make 6 little
scallops, the same as you did in the first.
CROCHET CHAIR-BACK (fig. 485).—The close leaves in plain stitch of
the large centre star, the 4 corner figures forming a cross and the
diagonal figures, all have to be made separately and sewn on afterwards
in their proper place. To join the separate parts neatly together, draw
a square the size of the work on a piece of thick paper or waxcloth,
divide it into 8 parts by means of straight and diagonal lines, sew the
separate pieces of crochet upon it, face downwards, in their proper
places and make the trebles on the wrong side of the work.
Begin by the centre star and make: 12 chain, close the ring.
1st row—23 plain on the 12 chain.
2nd row—9 chain, 1 double treble on the 2nd plain, 4 chain, 1 treble
and so on until you have 12 trebles, including the 5 chain.
3rd row—1 plain on each chain stitch and each treble; 60 plain in all.
4th row—3 plain, 1 picot, altogether 20 picots in the row, then fasten
off.
[Illustration: FIG. 485. CROCHET CHAIR-BACK. MATERIALS: Fil à dentelle
D.M.C No. 50 for the close figures and No. 120 for the connecting
bars.[A]]
The leaves round the ring have 3 petals, 1 large and 2 small; you begin
by the large one, and make the small ones afterwards. The petals should
be begun from the point and not from the bottom as is generally done—30
chain; coming back: 4 single, 4 plain, 5 half trebles, 8 trebles, 4 half
trebles, 4 plain stitches, 3 plain on the 1st chain = on the second side
of the chain make the same number of stitches but in the reverse order.
Small petal on the left—21 chain, miss 1, 5 plain, 3 half trebles, 5
trebles, 3 half trebles, 3 plain, 3 plain on the top. Repeat the same
series of stitches in the reverse order on the second side = at the 10th
stitch of the large petal and counting upwards from below, draw the
thread through the 10th stitch of the small petal, and do the same
through the 9 next stitches = for this purpose drop the loop each time
and draw it back through the opposite stitch, from the wrong side to the
right. After making the same petal on the right, fasten off; fasten on
again at the outer edge and edge the 3 petals with 1 plain on each
stitch and 3 plain on the stitch at the point; make 4 leaves with 3
petals each.
Between the pointed leaves, which are afterwards placed on the diagonal
line of the square, come some very long leaves which are rounded towards
the top—29 chain, miss 1, 5 plain, 2 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd of the
chain stitches; carry on the trebles until you have, on coming to the
last chain, 7 trebles = turn the work and make 1 plain on each stitch of
the row = turn the work = 1 plain on every stitch all round = turn the
work = * 9 plain, 4 half trebles, 3 trebles, 2 double trebles, join the
last loops of the 2 last trebles together; set the 20th and 21st double
treble on the same stitch = the 20th treble 2½ trebles long; the 21st a
triple treble = on the next plain stitch; 1 treble 3½ trebles long and 1
quadruple treble = again on the next stitch: 2 trebles, the first of
them 4½ trebles long, the 2nd a quintuple one = on the 3rd plain: 2
quintuple trebles, 4 chain, 1 plain on the plain stitch of the 2nd row
and next to the last quintuple treble, 1 half treble, 1 treble, 2 double
trebles on one stitch, 2 triple trebles on one stitch **, 1 quadruple
treble on the 2 next stitches. Repeat from ** to *, therefore in the
reverse order.
To make the large star which is the first of the figures placed on the
diagonal line, make: 4 chain, close the ring.
1st row—10 chain,* 1 double treble on the 4 chain, 5 chain. Repeat 4
times from *, 6 trebles in all.
2nd row—over 5 chain: 1 half treble, 1 treble, 1 treble 1½ treble long,
1 double treble, 1 treble 2½ trebles long **, 1 triple treble. Repeat
once from ** to * and 5 times from * to **.
3rd row—1 plain on each stitch of the 2nd row.
4th row—3 plain, 1 picot, 2 plain, * 2 chain, 1 picot, 5 chain, miss 1
= coming back: 4 plain, 1 picot, 2 plain = on the plain stitches of the
3rd row: 2 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain. Repeat from *, with this difference
that the trebles that are placed over the half trebles of the 2nd row
must begin with 3 chain. Make, altogether, 12 long bars, 6 of them
beginning with 2 chain and 6 with 3; these bars remain empty; after the
12th you fasten off.
5th row—fasten on the thread to the top stitch of a treble, 11 chain, 1
plain. Repeat this series 11 times.
6th and 7th row—1 plain on each stitch of the 5th row, then 1 plain on
each stitch of the 6th row.
8th row—over 9 bars and 8 spaces: 3 plain, 1 picot, 3 plain and so on.
Add nothing further to the 2 rows of plain stitches of the 10th, 11th
and 12th picots.
For the second star of the corner figure 4 chain, close.
1st row—8 chain, 1 treble, * 5 chain, 1 treble. Repeat 3 times from *;
5 trebles in all, including the chain stitches.
2nd row—* 1 chain, 1 half treble, 1 treble, 1 treble 1½ treble long, 1
double treble, 1 triple treble **. Repeat from ** to *, and the whole
series 4 times.
3rd row—* 1 chain, 3 plain, 1 picot, 2 plain, 2 chain, 1 picot, 4 chain
= coming back, 4 plain on the 4 chain, 1 picot, 2 chain = on the
stitches of the 2nd row: 2 plain, 1 picot, 2 plain, 3 chain, 1 picot, 5
chain, miss 1, 4 plain = coming back: 1 picot, 3 plain. Repeat 4 times
from *, fasten off.
4th row—fasten on at the point of one of the bars and make from one bar
to the other: 9 chain, 1 plain on each bar.
5th row—1 plain on each stitch of the last row.
6th row—1 plain on each stitch of the last row and join the 4 last
stitches to the 4 that are under the 11th treble of the 1st star, taking
care to put the trebles one above the other.
The 3rd star also begins with 4 chain formed into a ring.
1st row—8 chain, 1 treble, 5 chain, 1 treble, 5 chain, 1 treble, 5
chain, join them to the 4th of the 8 chain.
2nd row—2 chain, * 1 half treble, 1 treble, 1 treble, 1½ treble long, 1
double treble **. Repeat from ** to * and then, 3 times from * to **.
3rd row—1 plain on each stitch of the 2nd row.
4th row—1 chain, 2 plain, * 1 picot, 3 chain, 1 picot, 5 chain. Repeat
3 times from *; after the 8th picot: 3 chain.
5th row—15 chain, 1 triple treble on the 5th and on the 2nd plain
stitch between 2 picots, 9 chain, 1 triple treble and so on. Altogether,
including the chain stitches, 8 trebles and 8 times 9 chain; join to the
7th chain.
6th and 7th row—1 plain on each stitch of the previous row; join the 4
last stitches again to the 4th stitch of the 2nd star and fasten off.
The open work border is made from the 1st large star, beginning near the
9th treble at the point where the picots leave off. After fastening on
the thread: 5 chain, miss 2 plain, 1 plain on the 3rd = at the point
where the circles meet, miss 3 or 4 stitches on each side and carry the
treble over the indent of the scallop.
After finishing the picots of chain stitches on the two sides and as far
as the 3rd treble of the large star, fasten off; fasten on again on the
right of the large star: 4 chain, 1 plain on the 3rd chain; put the
needle only through the 2 upper loops of the chain stitch; in the
indent, connect 3 picots by 1 chain stitch; 2 chain and 1 plain between
the next plain stitches. Fasten off. The 2 next rows both begin on the
right and consist of plain stitches only; in the indent of the rings
join 3 stitches of the preceding row together by 1 plain.
The 5 leaves over the circles—Begin with the middle and largest one—25
chain, miss 1, 3 plain, 2 chain, miss 2, 1 treble, 2 chain and so on, 7
trebles in all = turn the work = 1 plain on each stitch, passing under
only 1 loop of the stitches = on the stitch you missed: 3 plain; on the
second side: 1 plain on each stitch = turn the work = do as in the last
row = turn the work = do as in the 2 last rows, excepting as regards the
5 last stitches which you leave untouched = turn the work = 15 plain, *
1 chain = turn the work = 12 plain = turn the work = 12 plain on the 12
plain and on all those you missed **. Fasten off the thread. On the 2nd
side of the leaf: draw the thread through the 6th stitch, counting
upwards from below and on the side that is not indented, 15 plain and
repeat from * to ** = then make: 1 row of plain, putting the needle
through both the loops of the lower stitches = at the points of the
leaves: 3 plain, in the indents of the leaves miss 1 stitch.
First leaf on the right of the large leaf—25 chain, miss 1, 3 plain, 1
chain, 1 treble on the 3rd chain; 7 trebles in all = turn the work = 1
plain on each stitch, 18 stitches altogether, to the corner stitch; 3
plain on the corner stitch. The 2nd side is worked like the 1st.
Add 3 more rows of plain stitches and increase 3 plain on the stitch at
the point = in the 3rd row leave the 5 last stitches empty = turn the
work = 11 plain, 1 chain = turn the work = 11 plain and 5 plain on the 5
stitches that were passed over; fasten off.
On the opposite side fasten on the thread on the wrong side at the 8th
stitch counting from the point: 12 plain, 1 chain = turn the work = 12
plain = turn the work = make plain stitches up to the end of the leaf
and border it, like the large leaf, with plain stitches = join the 8
first stitches to the corresponding ones in the large leaf = make 4
leaves all alike.
2nd leaf on the left—19 chain, miss 1, 3 plain, 2 chain, 1 treble on
the 2nd chain; 7 trebles in all = turn the work = 1 plain on each of the
preceding stitches, 3 plain on the stitch at the point = turn the work =
1 row of plain stitches = turn the work = 1 row of plain = turn the work
= 1 row of plain, excepting on the last 7 stitches = turn the work = 14
plain, 1 chain = 3 more rows to and fro with 11 plain; fasten off, and
fasten on again on the 2nd side at the 6th stitch counting from below: 2
rows of 11 plain and 1 row to the end of the leaf = then encircle this
leaf, like the others with plain stitches, join the 8 last stitches to
the last 8 of the large leaf = make 4 leaves all alike.
3rd leaf on the right—18 chain, miss 1, 2 plain, 1 chain, 1 treble on
the 3rd chain, 5 trebles in all = turn the work = 4 rows of plain
worked to and fro; on the stitch at the point: 3 plain = after the 4th
row: 4 trebles, 8 plain, 1 chain, 4 plain, 1 chain, 4 plain, 1 chain,
then plain stitches to the end = fasten off. On the second side, fasten
on to the 6th stitch counting downwards from the top: 9 plain = coming
back: 3 plain, 1 chain, 7 plain = coming back: 7 plain, 1 chain = then
to the end of the leaf, 1 plain on each stitch.
3rd leaf on the left—14 chain, miss 1, 2 plain, 2 chain, 1 treble, 2
chain, 1 treble, 2 chain, 1 treble, 2 chain, 1 treble; 4 rows of plain
all round, 3 plain on the stitch at the point, and 3 plain on the added
stitch. After the 4th row: 14 plain = turn the work = 10 plain = turn
the work = 3 single, 7 plain = coming back: 7 plain = coming back again:
7 plain; after the last plain, 1 single on each plain up to the top =
fasten off.
On the second side of the leaf: 9 plain = turn the work = 5 plain = turn
the work = 5 plain, 1 single on each of the remaining stitches = turn
the work = surround the whole leaf with plain stitches; 3 plain on each
stitch at the point; join the 8 last stitches to the 8 last of the 2nd
leaf.
Branch on the right and 1st leaf—28 chain, miss 1, 4 plain, 1 chain, 1
treble on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, 1
treble 1½ treble long on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, 1 treble 1½ treble long
on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, 1 half
treble on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, miss 2 stitches, 5 plain = on the
second side of the chain: * 1 plain on each stitch, 3 plain on the 2nd
of the missed stitches. Repeat 3 times from *. After the 4th row of
plain: 6 chain = turn the work = 1 row of plain on both sides and plain
stitches on the 6 chain; fasten off the thread. Counting back the last
stitches, fasten on the thread at the 18th stitch, make one more row of
plain, fasten off.
2nd leaf of the branch—22 chain, miss 1, 3 plain, 1 chain, 1 half
treble on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, 1
treble on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, 1 half treble on the 3rd chain, 1
chain, 1 plain on the 3rd chain, 1 plain on each of the remaining
stitches; 4 rows of plain, to and fro, in each of the stitches of the
last row. The rows touch, and therefore encircle the leaf.
3rd leaf—16 chain, miss 1, 2 plain, 1 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd chain,
1 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd chain, 1 chain, 1 treble on the 3rd chain,
1 plain on each of the remaining stitches, 4 rows of plain, to and fro
round the leaf; 3 plain on the stitch at the top of the leaf and 3 on
the one at the bottom.
When these 3 leaves are finished, join them together on the wrong side
so that the end of the 2nd leaf is parallel with the last treble of the
1st leaf, and the end of the 3rd leaf parallel with the 1st of the last
plain stitches of the 2nd leaf. Having sewn these 3 leaves together,
carry on the plain stitches with the thread of the 3rd little leaf over
the two others. Fasten off the thread, join it on again at the 10th
plain stitch of the 3rd little leaf, counting the stitches downwards
from the top = 40 chain, 1 single on the 34th chain = on the ring: 10
plain, 1 plain each chain and 1 plain on each stitch of the leaves =
then, make 3 more rows of plain and 2 plain on every second stitch of
the 10 stitches in the ring.
Having reached the chain stitches, fasten on the thread, turn the work
and continue the other rows. When the rows of plain stitches are
finished, draw a thread through the chain stitches and pull them gently
together.
Branch on the left and 1st leaf—22 chain, miss 1, 3 plain, 2 chain, 1
treble on the 2nd chain, 2 chain, 1 treble 1½ treble long, 2 chain, miss
1, 1 treble, 1½ treble long, 2 chain, miss 1, 1 treble, 2 chain, miss 1,
1 treble, 2 chain, miss 1, 1 plain on each of the remaining stitches.
The remainder the same as for the right leaf.
2nd leaf—16 chain, miss 1, 2 plain, 2 chain, 1 treble, 2 chain, miss 1,
1 treble, 2 chain, miss 1, 1 treble, 2 chain, miss 1, 1 treble, 2 chain,
miss 1, 1 plain on each of the remaining stitches. The rest the same as
for the right leaf.
3rd leaf—12 chain, miss 1, 2 plain, 2 chain, miss 1, 1 treble, 2 chain,
miss 1, 1 treble, 2 chain, miss 1, 1 treble, 2 chain, miss 1, 1 plain on
each of the remaining stitches. The remainder, as well as the little
ring, the same as for the right leaf. Make altogether 4 leaves for the
right side and 4 for the left.
Calyx of the small flowers.—11 chain = turn the work = 1 plain on the
first 5 chain, 3 plain on the 6th chain, 1 plain on the 5 other chain =
turn the work = * 2 chain, 1 treble on the 1st plain, 1 chain, 1 treble,
1 chain, 1 treble, 1 chain, ** 3 trebles on the second of the 3 plain,
on the 6th chain, repeat once from ** to * = turn the work = 1 plain on
each of the preceding stitches, 3 single on the added stitch = turn the
work = 1 single on the first 2 plain; plain stitches as far as the
middle stitch; 13 chain, miss 1, 1 plain on each chain stitch, 6 plain,
2 single. Fasten off. Make 8 calices in all.
Small flowers of three different sizes—Make altogether, 24 large, 12 of
medium size, and 16 small.
For the large flowers—18 chain, close the ring, 24 plain on the 18
chain; 1 plain on every stitch of the preceding row and 1 picot after
every second plain stitch. Join the first and the last picots of 2 large
flowers to the calyx, the 2nd and the 3rd picots of one large flower to
the 10th and 11th picots of the other. Join the 1st and 11th picots of
the 3rd flower to the 8th picot of the first and to the 5th of the
second flower.
For the medium-sized flowers—14 chain, close the ring = 20 plain on the
ring, then a second row of plain with 1 picot after every second plain
stitch.
These flowers connect the centre figure with the corner one.
For the small flowers—10 chain, close the ring = 16 plain on the ring,
then a second row of plain stitches with a picot after every second
stitch. Sew the medium-sized flowers and the small ones to the big ones
with overcasting stitches.
As regards the bars of chain stitches that complete the pattern they can
easily be copied from the illustration.