crochet, 1 picot; continue all around. This completes the mat.
_Belt of Irish Crochet_ (Figure 250).
This belt is very useful, especially as it is mounted upon a
foundation, which is the ordinary cotton waist belting, one inch wide
sold at all notion counters for a few cents. The crochet belt is basted
upon this belting after being stretched and starched.
To make the belt:
1st row--Chain 26, turn.
2nd row--1 double crochet in 6th stitch of chain, chain 2, miss 2
stitches and work 1 double crochet in 9th stitch of chain, chain 2,
miss 2, chain and work 1 double crochet in 12th stitch of chain, chain
5, skip 5, chain, 1 double crochet into 17th stitch of chain, chain
2, 1 double in 20th stitch of chain, chain 2, miss 2 chain, 1 double
crochet into 23rd stitch of chain, chain 2, miss 2 and work 1 double
crochet in 26th stitch.
3rd row--Chain 5, 1 double crochet in top of double crochet of
preceding row, chain 2, 1 double crochet in top of double crochet,
chain 2, 1 double crochet in top of double crochet, chain 2, 1 double
crochet in top of double crochet, 5 double crochet over chain of 5,
1 double crochet in top of double crochet, 2 chain, 1 double crochet
in top of double crochet, 2 chain, 1 double crochet in top of double
crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet in 2nd stitch of chain of 5 at the
end; turn and repeat from 2nd row for length required. For the edge,
work on both sides of the belt into every chain loop 3 single crochet,
1 picot 3 single crochet.
_Rose Tie with lawn facing_ (Figure 251).
This bow has an under facing of lawn with a simple crochet edging of
double crochet and chain stitch with picots, worked at even intervals.
For the crochet tie:
[Illustration: Fig. 251. Rose tie with lawn facing]
1st row--Work rose the same way as the one in the wheel tie. Now
crochet around the rose in this manner * chain 3, 1 single crochet
caught in the 1st double crochet of the rose petal, 5 chain, 1 double
crochet in 5th stitch of petal, chain 5, 1 double in 8th stitch of
petal, 5 chain; repeat from * five times more.
2nd row--5 chain, 1 single crochet in each previous group of 5 chain,
continue around entire rose.
3rd row--6 chain 1 single crochet in each preceding loop of chain.
4th row--* 6 chain, 9 double crochet in first space, 6 chain, 1 single
crochet for next 4 spaces, 6 chain, then 9 double crochet in 5th space;
repeat from * twice more.
5th row--* 6 chain, 1 single crochet in 1st double crochet of group, 6
chain, 1 single crochet in 5th double, 6 chain, 1 single crochet in 9th
double; repeat from * all around.
For the next two rows work 6 chain, 1 single crochet in each previous
group of chain. Finish the edge with a row of chain and picot.
Work two sections like the one described and fasten together in the
centre. Sew this upon the lawn facing and the tie is complete.
If the tie shows any tendency to cap in the course of construction add
an extra chain in the group of chain stitches every now and then.
_Wheel Tie with Rose and Straps with Shamrock_ (Figure 252.)
Wind padding cotton 6 times around the crochet needle. Over this ring
work:
1st row--50 double crochet.
2nd row--Chain 5, miss 2 double crochet, * in the third stitch, work 1
double crochet, 2 chain, miss 2 double crochet repeat from * 24 times.
Work a spider in the centre of the ring, with a needle and thread.
[Illustration: Fig. 252. Wheel tie with rose and straps with shamrocks]
Make 8 of these wheels for the tie. Join together with filling stitch
(3 chain and a single crochet). After working 3 chains and a single
crochet around the edge of the tie, work 1 single crochet in first
space, 3 chain, 1 single crochet in second space, 3 chain * 1 double
crochet, 7 chain in third space (catch back into second chain from
needle to form a picot chain) repeat from * 4 times more, chain 3,
1 single crochet in next space, chain 3, 1 single crochet in second
space. Continue in this manner all around tie.
_For rose in centre of tie._
1st row--Chain 6, join in a ring.
2nd row--Chain 6 * 1 double crochet into ring, 4 ch 1 double crochet, 4
chain repeat from * twice more and join.
3rd row--Over first 4 chain work * 1 single crochet, 5 double crochet,
1 single crochet; repeat from * 5 times.
4th row--Work a row of 7 chain loops fastening at back of first row of
single crochet (this is what helps to form the rose petals and makes
them stand one above the other).
5th row--Over these loops work * 1 single crochet, 7 double crochet, 1
single crochet, repeat from * all around.
6th row--A row of 9 chain loops.
7th row--Into these loops work 1 single crochet, 9 double crochet, 1
single crochet; this completes the rose.
Let me mention here that roses can be substituted for the shamrocks
worn on the ends of the straps.
_For straps._
Work 27 single crochet over a padding cord, join in a ring. Work 9
single crochet over padding cord, 1 chain, 9 single crochet, 1 single
crochet, over padding cord into the chain stitch. Continue working
9 single crochet, 1 chain, 9 single crochet over padding cotton and
fastening each time in the chain stitch with a single crochet. One
strap is 6 inches long and the other is 7 inches long.
For the edge of straps work 2 chain, 1 double crochet, in first single
crochet of previous row, 2 chain, 1 double crochet in 3rd stitch, 7
chain count back 5 chains and slip stitch (to form a picot) 1 double
crochet in 5th stitch, 2 chain, 1 double crochet in 7th stitch, 2
chain, 1 double crochet in 9th stitch. Continue on both sides of straps.
_For the shamrocks._
Wind padding cotton over the end of crochet hook 6 times. Over this
ring work 30 single crochet. * Over 3 strands of padding cotton work
11 single crochet. Twist padding cotton in a downward loop and work
1 single crochet over crossing of padding cotton, continue 15 single
crochet over the loop, draw padding cotton to pull loop up close and
then work 11 single crochet over padding cotton alone. Miss 2 single
crochet on ring and work 2 single crochet over padding cotton into next
2 stitches of ring.
Turn, leave padding cotton, 12 chain, 1 single crochet into top of
crossing loop, 12 chain, 1 single crochet into ring just before
beginning of arch. Turn, over 12 chain work 4 single crochet, 1 double
crochet, 1 treble crochet. Work 1 treble crochet into single crochet
over crossing of loop. Continue over next 12 chain, 14 treble, 1 double
and 4 single crochet. Work 4 single crochet over padding cotton into
next 4 single crochet on ring, repeat from * twice more leaving out
the 4 single crochet over padding cotton into the ring the last time.
Turn, work a row of single crochet over padding cotton. Between petals
take the needle out, insert in stitch half way between the petals, and
pull loop through, this will give a better shape to the petals. Then
continue with single crochet.
For stem work 3 single crochet over padding cotton into ring. Then
40 single crochet over padding cotton alone, turn and work 40 single
crochet over padding cotton into the previous row of single crochet to
the ring. To shape the stem to the right pull the padding cotton before
working the second row of single crochet.
_Long Jabot_ (Figure 253).
Over a padding cotton work 50 single crochet, turn, and work down other
side, 41 single crochet over padding cotton into previous row of single
crochet (leaving one-half of stem still to be worked).
1st arm--Now twist the padding cotton under the stem, fasten with a
slip stitch, over the loose padding cotton work 18 double crochet, turn
and work over padding cotton into each double crochet, 18 trebles,
fasten with a single crochet in the 5th single crochet of centre stem.
2nd arm--Turn work over padding cotton, 10 double crochet into double
crochet of previous row. Now work 8 double crochet over padding cotton
alone, turn and work 18 treble crochet over padding cotton into the
double crochet of previous row. Fasten in 10th stitch, this completes
the second arm.
[Illustration: Fig. 253. Long jabot]
Now work 8 arms more in the same way, then finish the stem with 9
single crochet over padding cotton into the other single crochet of
stem.
For the centre work over 2 strand padding cotton 6 double crochet and
fasten into the single crochet which connects the arms to the stem,
continue all around centre and fasten off.
Work 36 chain, into these work 36 double crochet with 6 double on each
end. Continue working until there are 4 rows of doubles. Connect the
leaf to this with slip stitch, baste on paper and work 3 rows of the
filling stitch all around.
1st row--For the edge, work 6 chain loops into every loop of previous
row.
2nd row--Over 6 chain loops work 7 single crochet.
3rd row--6 chain loops caught into every 4th single crochet.
4th row--Into 6 chain loops work 4 single crochet, picot, 4 single
crochet, then into 2nd or next loop work 4 single crochet, picot, 4
single crochet, into 3 loop work 4 single crochet. 5 chain turn and
fasten in the 4th double crochet over 2nd loop, turn and over chain
work 4 double crochet, picot, 4 double crochet, then into the 3rd loop
finish with the other 4 single crochet; repeat from * all around jabot.
_Baby Irish Lace, with Rose Leaf and Grapes_ (Figure 254).
_For roses._
Chain 12. Into chain work * 1 double crochet, 3 chain repeat from *
for 6 times more. Into each group of 3 chain work 1 single crochet, 6
double crochet, 1 single crochet making seven petals to a rose.
_For the leaves._
Chain 8, join in a ring. Over this ring work 32 single crochet without
breaking the thread, chain 8 and form another to the right and a little
above the other ring, work 32 single crochet into this one also, again
chain 8 and form a ring to the left of the first ring, fill this ring
with 32 single crochet.
_For grapes._
[Illustration: Fig. 254. Baby Irish-lace edging]
Chain 3, join. Fill chain with single crochet, continue working
around, widening as needed for 3 rows. Decrease by missing a stitch
occasionally to shape grapes. Just before finishing stuff with cotton,
make 3 grapes for each cluster and fasten into centre of leaf. Baste
all motifs on muslin and fill with background stitch. For edge of
scallop work groups of 6 chain caught down with a single crochet then *
4 single crochet into first space, 2 single crochet into next space, 6
chain, turn, fasten into single crochet, turn, 3 single crochet over
chain, picot, 5 single crochet, 2 single crochet into same space, 4
single crochet into next space, 6 chain, turn, and catch down beside
first loop, turn, 4 single crochet over chain, 6 chain turn, catch
down in centre of first loop, turn, 4 single crochet, picot, 4 single
crochet, into chain, 1 single crochet into next loop, picot, 3 single
crochet, 4 single crochet into next space and repeat from * all around
edge of lace.
_Dutch Collar_ (Figure 255).
Begin the rose with a small thick ring made by winding the padding
cotton ten times around the end of the crochet needle. Cover this ring
with single crochet, cutting off the end of the padding cotton when the
ring is three quarters covered. *Chain 6, catch down into the ring;
repeat from * 5 more times, dividing the spaces as evenly as possible
so the last chain is caught down beside the first one.
Over the chain loop work * 1 single crochet 7 double crochet, 1 single
crochet, repeat from * all around.
*Chain 7, catch down at back in the same stitch as that in which the
chain loops of the preceding row was caught, repeat from * all around.
Over chain loop * 1 single crochet, 9 double crochet, 1 double
crochet. Repeat from * all around.
*Chain 8 catch down in back same place as before. Repeat from * all
around.
*Over chain loops work repeat from * 1 single crochet, 11 doubles, 1
single crochet, this finishes the rose centre.
*Now begin the first row around the rose * 7 chain 3 picot, (catch back
into third stitch) chain 7, picot, 3 chains, catch down in first petal
in outer row, repeat from * 12 times more, spacing these picot loops
evenly all around, catching the last one into the centre of the first.
*Next work one picot loop catching in into centre of loop of row below,
then a loop of 6 chains, repeat from * caught into centre of next picot
loop.
Turn and over this loop work 9 single crochet, turn, work 9 double
crochet over the single crochet 3 chain, catch down into same stitch as
the 6 chain loop was caught. Work 2 rows of picot loops, then repeat
from * all around finishing the row in the corner of the first 9 double
crochet ornament.
9th row--Work a row of plain picot loops.
10th row--Work a row of plain picot loops.
11th row--Another row of plain picot loops.
Five roses are required for the collar.
_For the wheels._
[Illustration: Fig. 255. An Irish-lace Dutch collar]
Over a padding cotton ring, work single crochet. Over a single strand
of the padding cotton crochet into every single crochet, a single
crochet, work 4 rows the same way only add a picot in every 4th single
crochet in the last row. Now begin the first row around the wheel *
chain 7, catch into the last single crochet of the wheel, chain 7,
picot, chain 7, chain 3, skip 2 stitches of the wheel and catch down
into the 3rd with a single crochet, repeat from * all around.
Next work 1 picot loop, catching it into the centre of loop in row
below, then a * loop of 6 chain caught into centre of next picot loop.
Turn, and over this loop work 9 single crochet, turn and work 9 double
crochet over the single crochet, 3 chain stitch down into same stitch
as the 6 chain loop was caught. Work 2 more picot loops, then repeat
from * all around finishing the row in the centre of the first ornament.
Work a row of plain picot loop. Another row of plain picot loops. Make
four wheels for the collar.
Sew the roses and wheels firmly on the cambric pattern (the size and
style having been cut out of the cambric).
Placing them so as to leave room for a single row of picot loops to
be worked between to join them, crochet a chain of chain stitches and
baste them upon the edge of the cambric pattern. Fill the work out to
the desired shape with the picot loops, which should contain the same
number of chain stitches as the loops in the roses and wheels, 3 chain,
1 double crochet, 3 chain, work a row all around collar, then begin
the border or edge. Work around the inner edge and fronts of collar 4
single crochet into each loop, then around the lower edge * 4 single
crochet in the first space, 4 single crochet in the second space, 2
single crochet in the third space; chain 6 down at the beginning of
second space. Over the loops thus formed make 3 single crochet, picot,
7 single crochet, 2 single crochet into same (third) space, 4 single
crochet into next space. Turn, 6 chain catch down into next to the
last loop, turn, 5 single crochet over the loop, chain 6, turn, and
catch down into centre of first loop. Turn, 5 single crochet, picot,
5 single crochet over this last loop, 2 single crochet into the next
loop, picot, 3 single crochet, repeat from * all around edge. Take the
collar up from the cambric and press upon the wrong side over a blanket
or heavy flannel.
XXX
KNITTING, PLAIN AND PURLING, WASH RAGS, AND FANCY STITCHES FOR SHAWLS
There are certain terms used in knitting that are peculiar to the work.
Until these terms are studied and practised, the instructions are as
bad as trying to read a foreign language that you know nothing about.
Knitting is usually done on two needles though there are times when
more needles are used, for instance, in knitting stockings.
Thread, silk or worsted can be used for the work. The latter is best
for practising the first stitches or pieces.
The first term we learn in knitting is "to cast on stitches" (Figure
256). Select a pair of medium-sized wooden needles. Your worsted should
be wound into a ball. "Casting on" is the foundation for the work. Take
a knitting needle in each hand between the thumb and first finger. Make
a loop of the worsted over the left-hand needle near the end. Put your
right-hand needle through this loop under the left needle. Holding
the needles in this position, throw the worsted around the point of
the right-hand needle and draw the right-hand needle through the first
loop. There is now a loop on each needle. Slip the last loop made over
the left needle. * Both needles are in the one loop, the left on top
of the right. Again throw the worsted over the point of the right-hand
needle and draw the needle through with the loop on it. Slip this
loop over the left-hand needle and repeat from *, till the number of
stitches desired are cast on.
[Illustration: Fig. 256. Casting-on]
The * indicates from which point the directions are to be repeated.
The German method of knitting is to hold the work in the left hand and
the worsted over the first finger, under the second and third and then
over the little finger.
To knit, the right-hand needle is in the first loop from the point of
the other needle. * Throw the worsted over point of the right-hand
needle and draw it through the loop. Slip the first stitch off the
left needle and insert the right needle into the next stitch and repeat
from *, till all the stitches have been transferred to the right-hand
needle (Figure 257).
[Illustration: Fig. 257. Knitting (K)]
Remember to hold the work in the left hand when starting to knit each
needle or row.
[Illustration: Fig. 258. Purling (P)]
To purl (Figure 258). The work is held in the left hand. The worsted is
brought in front of the work. The right-hand needle is inserted through
the stitch from right to left in front of the left needle. Pass the
point of the right needle over the worsted and draw the loop through.
Slip off the stitch on the left needle as in knitting. Repeat in this
manner until all the stitches are transferred.
Sometimes it is necessary to get rid of some of the stitches. In that
case the needle is slipped through two stitches instead of one and the
new stitch formed in the usual way. There are two abbreviations for
purling two together. They are p. 2 tog. or p-n. The latter means purl
narrow.
When knitting, two stitches can also be taken together. The
abbreviation for this is n. K. 3 tog. means knit three stitches (sts)
together as one stitch.
To slip-stitch means to take a stitch from the left-hand to the
right-hand needle without knitting it, and its abbreviation is sl.
To bind or cast off means to slip the stitches from the needle so that
you have a chain edge. Slip the first stitch and knit the second. You
now have two loops on the right-hand needle. * Put the point of the
left needle (from left to right) through the first stitch on the other
needle. Hold the worsted tight. Slip the right-hand needle through the
loop formed as described above and then slip the loop from the left
needle. There is only one loop on the right-hand needle. Knit the next
stitch and repeat from *.
Casting off must be done loosely or the work will have a puckered
appearance.
[Illustration: Fig. 259. A little girl's first piece of knitting]
It may be that you desire to widen the row of stitches. Both widening
and decreasing is done at the end of needle or row. Knit as usual
till there remains but one loop on the left-hand needle. Insert the
left-hand needle through the loop at the base of the last stitch. Bring
worsted around the point and make a stitch as usual. The last stitch
is knitted in the usual way.
After you have practised the stitches with wool, it is well to buy a
ball of coarse knitting cotton and a pair of steel needles. The cotton
makes excellent wash cloths. Cast on 50 stitches then knit or purl the
same amount of rows as stitches. To make a fancy cloth knit three rows
then purl three rows until you have the fifty rows.
The long straight shawls are the most popular at present.
A little one for yourself that would be quite pretty is made in pop
corn stitch (Figure 260). It requires five skeins of worsted and a pair
of wooden needles.
[Illustration: Photograph by Mary G. Huntsman. Her First Knitted Shawl]
Cast on 59 stitches on your needle.
1st row--K 1st, then knit two stitches together (2 K tog) the rest of
the way. You now have 30 stitches on your needle (Figure 260).
2nd row--K first stitch, then knit the loop which is formed between the
double stitches of the first row. Continue in this manner till you have
again on the needle the same number you cast on--59.
3rd row--K plain all the way across.
4th row--P plain all the way across.
5th row--K 2 together all the way across to the last stitch, then k
that by itself.
6th row--Same as second row.
7th row--K plain.
8th row--P plain.
Continue in this manner till you make a scarf about one yard long.
[Illustration: Fig. 260. The popcorn stitch]
The popcorn pattern affords good practice for the different stitches
explained before.
If a longer shawl is desired continue in the same manner. To make it
broader it will be necessary to cast on more stitches at the beginning.
A shawl may be finished in many ways. Sometimes a little crochet edge
is worked around it, or a chain stitch fringe can be made. The plain
fringe is the one most used however. This is made by cutting the wool
about ten inches long. Take four lengths and slip them through and knot
them into the border edge at each end of the shawl. This makes a fringe
about five inches deep.
[Illustration: Fig. 261. The basket stitch]
The basket stitch makes a thick shawl (Figure 261.)
To make a wide shawl in this stitch 10 skeins of Germantown wool will
be required.
Cast on 120 stitches.
1st row--Knit plain.
2nd row--* K 3, p 7, k 3, p 7, repeat from * to end of needle.
3rd row--* K 7, p 3, k 7, p 3, repeat from * to end of needle.
4th row--* K 3, p 7, k 3, p 7 repeat from * to end of needle.
5th row--P the entire row.
6th row--* P 7, k 3, p 7, k 3, repeat from * to end of needle.
7th row--* P 3, k 7, p 3, k 7 repeat from * to end of needle.
8th row--Like 6th row.
9th row--P entire row.
Nine rows form the pattern, repeat from second row until you have a
shawl two yards long.
XXXI
DOLL'S CAPE, HOOD, LEGGINGS AND JACKETS
DOLL'S CAPE.
Material--3 Fold Saxony, 2 Steel Knitting Needles No. 10, 1 Steel
Crochet Hook No. 6.
Commence with 1 stitch. Knit plain, increasing 1 stitch beginning of
each needle until there are 30 stitches on needle. Increase 1, knit
12 stitches, bind off 6 stitches, knit 12 stitches. Increase 1 stitch
beginning of needle, knit to end of row; turn, knit 1 row plain. Repeat
until there are 15 stitches on needle. Now increase 1 stitch at the
neck and decrease 1 stitch at end of row, 1 row plain. Repeat 3 times
more. Knit plain without increasing at front and 2 together at end of
needle, until 1 stitch is left on needle, fasten off. Finish the right
side same as left. Crochet a row of holes for ribbon, 1 chain, 1 double
all around. With blue yarn crochet 1 row, 3 chain, 1 single.
_Doll's Jacket_ (Figure 263).
Material--3 Fold Saxony, 2 Steel Knitting Needles No. 16, 3 Steel
Knitting Needles No. 13, 1 Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.
[Illustration: Fig. 262. Doll's knitted cape]
[Illustration: Fig. 263. Doll's knitted jacket]
Cast on steel needles No. 13, 64 stitches, 1 plain 1 purl for 26 rows,
Knit 16 stitches; turn. Take another needle, knit the 16 stitches for 5
rows with No. 16 needles knit plain for yoke, decreasing 1 stitch at
the neck until there are 12 stitches on needle, knit plain until there
are 7 ridges, bind off. From the 48 stitches left on needle, knit 32
stitches for 14 rows; bind off. Finish left front same as right.
Sleeves--Cast on steel needles No. 16, 26 stitches. Knit plain for 6
ridges. With steel needles No. 13 knit 1 plain, 1 purl for 20 rows.
Bind off 3 stitches beginning of each needle until 8 stitches are left
on needle; bind off. Sew up seam and shoulder seams. Crochet a row of
holes around neck for ribbon, 1 chain, 1 double. With blue yarn crochet
one row, 3 chain, 1 single all around.
_Doll's Cap_ (Figure 264).
Material--2 Fold Saxony, 2 Steel Knitting Needles No. 16, 2 Steel
Knitting Needles No. 13, 1 Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.
With blue yarn cast on No. 16 steel needles 45 stitches. Knit plain for
6 ridges. With white yarn and No. 13 needles, 1 plain, 1 purl for 17
rows.
[Illustration: Fig. 264. Doll's cap]