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Star Book of Crocheted, Knitted, Tatted
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Star Book of Crocheted, Knitted, Tatted
Book 15
American Thread Company
Original Copyright 1941
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Knit patterns: Spiral Sock, Mittens in Shaded Colors, Scarf, Bed Slippers, Cardigan Set, Slip-On Sweater Set, Girls Sweater, Boys Sweater, Sleeveless Sweater, Mans Scarf, Beanie, Spiral Sock, Wristlets, Socks.
Crochet patterns: Bed Jacket, Handkerchief Edgings, Sachet Basket, Crocheted, Handbag, Crocheted Collar, Beret, Necklace, Bracelet & Earring Set, Liberty Bells, Boutonniere, Fuchsia, Old Fashioned Bouquet, Bunny Rattle, Fluffy Dog, Rattle, Bottle Cover, Infants Toeless Booties, Infants Bib, Baby Afghan, Bedroom Set, Coffee Table Cover, Chair Set, Towel Edgings, Carnations, Bon Bon Dish, Tatted Doily, Pot Holders.
1941, 30 pages.
Crochet Patterns
Back Yoke. Ch 100, work 1 d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch (1st row of d c should measure about 15 inches).
2nd Row—Sl st to 4th d c, ch 3 and work a row of d c omitting the last 3 d c (ch 3 counts as 1 d c).
3rd Row—Sl st to 2nd d c, ch 3, work a row of d c omitting the last d c. Work 21 rows even ch 3, turn. Next row work 27 d c for shoulder, work 1 row even. Next 19 rows increase one st at neck edge. (More)
With double thread of Blue, Ch 60, d c in 4th st from hook, * 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.
2nd Row—* 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 s c and repeat from * across row. With White, work 2 rows even working the s c over the d c and the d c over the s c. Attach Blue, * decrease 1 st at the beginning and end of row and work 1 row even. Attach White and work 2 rows even, repeat from * 8 times and work 2 rows even in Blue, break thread. Back of Handbag. (More)
With Color, ch 3, work 8 s c in first st of ch, ch 1 and work 2 s c in each st (16 s c).
3rd Row—* ch 2, 2 d c in same space with last s c, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around, break yarn.
4th Row—Attach Cream in s c between shells, ch 2, 2 d c in same space, * 2 s c in next d c, 3 d c in next s c between shells, repeat from * all around. (More)
Ch 24, 1 d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st, ch 3 turn and work 7 more rows of d c taking up back loop of st only and work
2 d c in first and last st of each row.
Next Row—Same as last row working a picot of ch 4 after every 4th d c and taking up both loops of st. Work a second section. (More)
BELL. With a double strand of thread, ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 1, 2 s c in each st of ch and work 2 rows of s c even (pick up the back loop of st only).
4th Row—Increase in every other st and work 1 row even. Repeat the last 2 rows.
The Clapper & Ch. Take a 36 inch length of double strand of thread in a different color from the bell, ch 2, work 5 s c into 1st st of ch, join and sl st into 3rd s c to draw stitches together, ch 7 and sl thread through ch to fasten st, draw threads through top of bell and crochet chs on reniainder of thread. (More)
With Lt. Peach, ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 15 s c in ring, join.
2nd Row—Ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, ch 1, turn.
Next 2 Rows—Increase 1 st each side.
Next Row—Increase to 8 sts and work 1 row even. (More)
Ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 20 s c into ring.
2nd Row—Ch 4, 1 d c in each s c with ch 1 between each d c.
3rd Row-—Ch 1, 2 s c in each ch 1 loop.
4th Row—Ch 1 and begin petal, work 5 s c, ch 1, turn. (More)
With White "Star" Crochet Cotton—Ch 10, join and work 16 s c in ring, join.
2nd Row—Ch 5, s c in next s c, *ch 5, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around (16 loops).
3rd Row—Sl st to loop, *ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around.
4th Row—Sl st to next loop, ch 4, s c in next loop, *ch 4, s c in same loop, ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around. (More)
With Green ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 10 s c into ring, join.
2nd Round—Ch 1, 2 s c in each s c, join, ch 1 and work 6 rounds even.
Attach color, * ch 7, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c repeat from * around row. (10 loops.) (More)
Large Circle. Ch 36, join and work 1 s c in each st, join each row.
2nd Row—Ch 3, 1 d c in each s c.
3rd Row—Ch 3, *1 d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * all around.
4th Row—Ch 3, 2 d c in each d c then work 1 row of d c even. (More)
Ch 3, 6 s c in first st of ch, join each row.
2nd Row—Ch 3, 3 d c in each st (18 d c), ch 3.
3rd Row—Yarn over, insert in same space, yarn over, insert in same space, yarn over, insert in same space, yarn over, draw through all loops but one, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, this is termed a puff st. (More)
Ch 20, join and work 1 s c in each ch, join.
Next Row—Ch 3 and work 1 d c in each s c (20 d c).
Next Row—Work a d c in each d c increasing in every 4th st (25 d c).
Next Row—2 s c in each d c. (More)
Ch 18, 3 s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each ch to end, 3 s c in end ch, 1 s c in each st on other side of ch, join, ch 1.
Next Round—Increase 2 sts each end and work sides even. Work 5 more rounds increasing a sufficient number of times at each end to keep work flat, break thread.
Ch 26, and work 25 s c on ch, ch 1, turn. (More)
Ch 113, turn and work 112 s c on ch, break thread.
2nd Row—Fasten thread in 28th st and work 1 s c in each of the next 28 sts, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 28 sts (taking up back loop of st only throughout), ch 1, turn.
3rd Row—1 s c in each s c. (More)
With Lt. Blue make a ch about 50 inches long, work 1st d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each st until work measures 45 inches (cut off remaining chs) ch 3, turn.
2nd Row—Yarn over, insert in next d c and pull up the length of a d c, *yarn over, insert in same space and pull up the same length, repeat from * yarn over and pull through all loops but 1, yarn over and work off 2 loops, d c in next d c, repeat from beÂginning, across row. (More)
With White, ch 18, (about 3 inches) work 17 sts on ch and work 1 more row.
* Next 2 Rows—Decrease 1st at the beginning of each row and work 2 rows even, repeat from * then decrease 1 st at the beginning of each row until 1 st remains, break yarn and work 5 more sections. (More)
Necklace, Bracelet & Earring Set
NECKLACE. With Lt. Blue, working rather tightly, ch about 17 inches or length desired to fit neck and allowing 1½ inches for loop at end, work 1 s c in each ch, ch 1, turn and work 3 more rows of s c, break thread. Attach pink about 2 inches from end, ch 7, skip 1 s c, tr c in next s c, *ch 3, skip 1 s c, tr c in next s c, repeat for * to within one inch of other end having an uneven number of meshes, ch 1, turn. (More)
Make a ch about 25 inches long, d c in 5th st from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 st, d c in next st repeat from * until there are 15 meshes or work measure 2¼" (½ of back), ch 2, d c in same space (this is an increasing point) work 39 1-ch meshes, about 5 inches (shoulder) ch 2, d c in same space, (2nd increasing point) work 29 1-ch meshes, about 4½ inches (front), ch 2, d c in same space (3rd increasing point) work other shoulder, and 2nd half of back to correspond ch 4, turn (cut off remaining ch). (More)
Each Motif measures about 2ÂĽ inches. 35 Motifs 5x7 are required for the large piece and 24 Motifs 3x8 are required for the small piece.
Add rows of Motifs to the large piece for a scarf to match.
With Yellow, Ch 7, join to form a ring, ch 4, d c into ring, * ch 1, d c into ring, repeat from * 9 times, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch. (More)
Each Motif measures about 3 inches, 24 Motifs are required for cover arranged as follows:
1 in the 1st row, 2 in the 2nd row, 3 in the 3rd row, 2 in the 4th row, repeat 3rd and 4th rows 3 times and finish with 1 Motif.
Join the 1st 4 motifs to form a square. This forms the 1st and 2nd rows and the center motif of the 3rd row, add 2 more motifs to the 3rd row and continue. (More)
MOTIF. Ch 8, join to form a ring, ch 5, d c into ring, * ch 2, d c into ring, repeat from * 5 times (8 meshes), join.
2nd Row—4 s c in each mesh, join.
3rd Row—Ch 6, 1 d tr c (3 times over the needle) in each of the next 3 sts, * ch 3, 1 d tr c in each of the next 4 sts, ch 7, 1 d tr c in each of the next 4 sts, reÂpeat from * twice, ch 3, 1 d tr c in each of the next 4 sts, ch 7 and join in 5th st of ch. (More)
All edgings can be Tatted or Crocheted in White, Solid, Shaded or Iridescent colors using American Thread Company "Star" Tatting Cotton or "Star" Six Cord Mercerized Crochet Cotton sizes 60-100. 1Â Ball of Tatting Cotton will be sufficient to make any of the followÂing Edgings.
TATTED EDGING 1502 R 3 ds, 5 p sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, close r, * ch 6 ds, R 6 ds, join to fifth p of last r, 2 ds, 4 p, sep by 2 ds, 6 ds, close r, R 7 p, close r, ch 6 ds, R 3 ds, join to fifth p of 2nd r, 2 ds. 4 p sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, close r, repeat from * for desired length. (More)
Ch for desired length and work one row of one ch meshes.
2nd Row—Ch 10, skip 2 meshes, s c in next mesh, repeat across row.
3rd Row—Ch 4, s c in loop, * ch 5, s c in s c, repeat from * twice, s c in same loop, ** ch 4, s c in next loop, * ch 5, s c in s c, repeat from * twice, s c in same loop and repeat from** across row. (More)
Each Motif measures about 2 inches—23 motifs are required for doily, arranged as follows—1 motif at each end. 3 motifs in 2nd and next to the last row and 5 motifs in the 3 center rows. Motifs are joined together at picots as illustrated.
* R, 6 d, p, 3 d, p, 3 d, p, 6 d, close r, R 7 d, p, 4 d, p, 7 d, close r. Repeat from * once, cut and tie thread. (More)
Ch 8, join and work 15 d c in ring, join.
2nd Row—Ch 5, skip 1 d c, d c between next 2 d c, * ch 2, d c between next 2 d c, repeat from * all around, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch 5. (15 meshes.)
3rd Row—Sl st into mesh, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, * ch 2, 3 d c in next mesh, reÂpeat from * all around, ch 2, join. (More)
Craft Patterns
BODY OF DOG. Cut a card board 3x6 inches—Place over this Kapok padding about 3 inches thick and cover with White material placing the sewing on top where it will be covered with wool.
HEAD AND NECK. Cut a piece of material 6x6 inches fold in half and sew one side and across top rounding it at top edge. Fill very full with Kapok and sew to lower part of body starting about 2 inches from one narrow end. (More)
Knitting Patterns
With Color—Cast on 3 needles 48 sts (16-16-16) and work in ribbing of K 2, P 2 for 2½ inches (Cuff).
Next Row—With White begin spiral pattern. K 4, P 4 for 3 rounds.
* Next Round—K 5 once then P 4, K 4 to end of round, ending with P 3 and P 1 st from next needle. (More)
Cast on 3 needles 48 sts (16-16-16) and work in ribÂbing of K 2, P 2 for 2½ inches (Cuff).
Next Round—Begin spiral pattern. K 4, P 4 for 3 rounds.
*Next Round—K 5 once then P 4, K 4 to end of round, ending with P 3 and P 1 st from next needle. (More)
Cast on 3 needles 56 sts (20 on 1st needle, 20 on 2nd needle and 16 on 3rd needle) and work in ribbing of K 2, P 2 for 3 inches then K plain for 8 inches.
HEEL. Divide stitches, 1st needle 28 sts, 14 sts on 2nd and 3rd needle.
Working on 1st needle and always slipping the 1st st. *K 1 row, turn, P 1 row, turn, repeat from * until there are 27 rows. (More)
With White, cast on 40 sts rather loosely, * P 1 row, K 1 row, repeat from * twice.
Attach Blue and P 2 rows, then K 1 row, P 1 row, K 1 row, P 1 row.
Repeat these 12 rows until there are 9 White and 9 Blue stripes. (More)
Cast on 34 sts, 10-12-12 join, being careful not to twist stitches. P 1 round, K 1 round. Repeat these 2 rounds 5 times, continue work in stockinette st, (K each round). Work even for 2½ inches.
Next Round—K sts of 1 st needle, K 4 sts on 2nd needle, increase in next st, K 1, increase in next st, (this starts the thumb) K remaining sts and K 2 rounds even. (More)
MATERIALS REQUIRED—American Thread Company "Dawn" Knitting Worsted or Germantown Wool.
1 2-Oz. Skein or 2 1-Oz. Balls White, Solid or Shaded Colors.
4 Double Pointed Steel Knitting Needles No. 12. (More)
With Color—Cast on 32 sts and K 3 inches then K 8 rows White, 6 rows Color, repeat the last 14 rows. Attach White, K 1 row and begin basket weave patÂtern : K the 1st 4 and last 4 sts in each row and on remaining sts work as follows:
1st and 2nd Row—K 2, P 2.
3rd Row—K across row. (More)
Cast on 84 sts, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Rows, * K 7, P 7, repeat from * across row.
4th, 5th Rows—* K 2, P 3, K 2, P 2, K 3, P 2, reÂpeat from * across row.
6th, 7th and 8th Rows—* K 7, P 7, repeat from * across row.
9th, 10th, and 11th Rows—* P 7, K 7, repeat from * across row. (More)
Cast on 96 sts—32 on each of 3 needles.
K 2, P 2 for 35 rows. (About 5 inches.)
K 6, P 2 for 22 rows. (About 3 inches.)
Then decrease every row at each end of each needle until 4 sts remain on each needle. (To decrease, K 1, Sl 1, K 1, pass the slipped st over the K st, K to within the last 3 sts on needle, K 2 together, K 1) break yarn leaving an end, thread into a large needle, draw through all sts and fasten firmly. (More)
With Baby Blue cast on 78 sts and K 8 rows. Change to White and * K 1 row, P 1 row, K 1 row, P 1 row, K 1 row, P 1 row. Pick up Baby Blue and K 2 rows. Pick up White and repeat pattern from * for entire back. Work even until back measures 7 inches from beginning.
Next 2 Rows—Bind off 4 sts at the beginning of each row then decrease 1 st each side of every other row twice. (66 sts). Work even until armhole measures 3½ inches.
Next 2 Rows—Bind off 21 sts at the beginning of each row and bind off remaining sts for back of neck. (More)
BACK. Cast on 74 sts and work in ribbing of K 2, P 2 for 2 inches, then continue in stockinette st. (K 1 row P 1 row) until back measures 7 inches from the beÂginning.
Next 2 Rows—Bind off 4 sts at the beginning of each row then decrease 1 st each side of every K row twice.
When armhole measures 3½ inches, bind off 19 sts at the beginning of next 2 rows then bind off remaining sts for back of neck. (More)
FRONT. Cast on 76 sts, K 2, P 2 across row. ConÂtinue work in ribbing for 1 inch.
Next Row—Work in ribbing and increase to 88 sts (increase about every 6th st).
Next Row—Begin pattern.
1st Row—K 8, P 2, repeat to end of row ending with K 8. (More)
BACK. On No. 1 needles cast on 104 sts and work in ribbing of K 2, P 2 for 2ÂĽ inches. Change to No. 3 needles and work in pattern.
1st Row—K across row.
2nd Row—K 2, P 4, repeat to end of row ending with K 2.
Repeat pattern until back measures 10 inches from the beginning. (More)
BACK. Cast on 80 sts and work in ribbing of K 2, P 2 for 3 inches then continue in stockinette stitch (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 11 inches ending with K row.
Next Row—K 8, P to within the last 8 sts, K 8, K 1 row. Repeat the last 2 rows for 7 inches.
Next 8 Rows—K across row. (More)
