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In Spool Cotton Co. #85, Bedspreads, this pattern is called Dawn.

There are slight variations to materials and instructions between these two versions of the same pattern in different publications. Two versions are below.

Spool Cotton #32, The Book of Bedspreads

MATERIALS:
1 Milward's steel crochet hook No. 6 or 7
Choose one of the following threads:
J. & P. Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen (approx. 66 balls)
Clark's O.N.T. Lustersheen (approx. 51 skeins)
Clark's O.N.T. Knitting and Crochet Cotton (approx. 51 balls)

This amount is sufficient for a double size spread in White or Ecru. Color requires about one-third more.

Gauge: Each block measures about 7½ inches across from side to side, and requires about 95 yards of thread.

For a double size spread (about 90 x 116 inches), or a single size spread (about 75 x 116 inches), make the necessary amount of blocks and then join them together to correspond with measurement.

In joining blocks the scallops across the top and bottom are not the same as those along the sides, as shown in illustration. To curve corners at bottom, make strips of 11 blocks along each side. The other strips are made of 12 and 11 blocks alternately.

   To begin, ch 4 and join in ring with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 3 (ch 3 at beginning of each rnd is counted as 1 d c throughout directions. End each rnd with a sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made). Make 17 d c in ring. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, 2 d c, * ch 3, 3 d c, and repeat from * to end of rnd. There should be 6 groups of 3-dc with ch-3 between. 3rd rnd: Picking up only the back loop of sts throughout blocks, ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 2 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3 of previous rnd, * ch 3, 1 d c in last st of same ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of next ch-3, and repeat from * four times more, then ch 3, 1 d c in last st of ch-3 of previous rnd. 4th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3 of previous rnd, * ch 3, 1 d c in last st of same ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 5 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of next ch-3, and repeat from * four times more, then ch 3, 1 d c in last st of ch-3, 1 d c in 1st d c of previous rnd.

5th rnd: Ch 3, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3 of previous rnd, * ch 3, 1 d c in last st of same ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3, and repeat from * four times more, then ch 3, 1 d c in last st of next ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 2 d c. 6th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 5 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3, * ch 3, 1 d c in last st of same ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 9 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3, and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, 1 d c in last st of next ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c. 7th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 2 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3, * ch 3, 1 d c in last st of same ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 pc st, 3 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3 and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, 1 d c in last st of ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 pc st. 8th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 7 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3, * ch 3, 1 d c in last st of same ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 13 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3, and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, 1 d c in last st of ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 5 d c. 9th rnd: Ch 3, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3, * ch 3, 1 d c in last st of same ch-3, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 d c in 1st st of ch-3, and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, 1 d c in last st of same ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 2 d c. 10th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 8 d c, * ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 15 d c, and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 6 d c.

11th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 2 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 4 d c, * ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 3 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 4 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 4 d c, and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 3 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 4 d c, 1 pc st. 12th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 6 d c, * ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 11 d c, and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 4 d c.

13th rnd: Ch 3, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 4 d c, * ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 3 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 4 d c, 1 pc st, 1 d c in each of next 4 d c, and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 3 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c. 14th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 4 d c, * ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 7 d c, and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 2 d c.

15th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, * ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 3 d c 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 5 d c, and repeat from * 4 times more, then ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 3 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 d c, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in next d c.

16th rnd: Ch 3, 1 d c in each of next 2 d c, * ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 3 d c, 3 d c in 2nd st of ch-3, ch 2, 3 d c in same place as last 3-dc's, ch 3, skip 3 d c, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in center st of ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 1 d c in each of 3 sts of ch-3, ch 3, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 3 d c, and repeat from * 5 times more, the 5th time omitting the last 3 d c and joining with sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made.

   Sew blocks together on wrong side (see diagram), and when desired size is obtained, make ch-4 loops all around bedspread. Knot 1 fringe in each loop.

To Make a Fringe: Cut 4 strands, each 10 inches long. Double these strands forming a loop. Pull loop through sp on motif and draw loose ends of fringe through this loop. Pull tight. When fringe has been worked along edge, trim evenly.

Spool Cotton #173, Old and New Favorites

MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN.
Milward's Steel Crochet Hook No. 5 or 6.

GAUGE: Using the materials recommended, each block measures 7½" across and requires about 90 yds. of thread. About 4 balls are required for bedspread fringe.

BLOCK … Slight cupping of block, which is unavoidable, will be taken care of by blocking. Starting at center, ch 4. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. Sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, * dc in next dc; in next dc make dc, ch 3 and dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc at base of ch-3 first made, ch 3, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3. Hereafter pick up only the back loop of each dc. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last ch of previous rnd, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 4th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last dc of previous rnd, sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made. 5th rnd: Ch 3 (to count as dc), * in next st make a pc st—to make a pc st, ch 1, make 5 dc in same place, drop loop from hook, insert hook in ch-1 preceding the 5 dc, and draw dropped loop through; dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before to 3rd st of ch-3 first made.
   6th rnd: Ch 3, * dc in tip of next pc st, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, pc st in next dc, * dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch; (dc in next 3 dc, pc st in next dc) twice. Repeat from * around. Join. 8th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, * dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 13 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. 9th rnd: Ch 3, * (pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) twice; dc in next ch, ch 4, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc, pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 10th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 8 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next sp, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 15 sts. Repeat from * around. Join.
   11th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * pc st in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc, pc st in next dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 12th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 11 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 13th rnd: Ch 3, * pc st in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, (dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3) twice; skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 14th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 7 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
   15th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around. Join. 16th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 dc and 1 ch; in next ch make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in center st of next ch-3, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
   Whip blocks together on wrong side and, when desired size is obtained, make ch-4 loops all around bedspread. Knot 1 fringe in each loop, using 8 strands.