MATERIALS:
Clark's Big Ball Three Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 20: 1 ball each of No. 9 Yellow and No. 26-B Bright Nile Green.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 9.
A paper cup, jigger size.
SAUCER ... Starting at center with Yellow, ch 7. 1st rnd: Dc in 7th ch from hook, (ch 3, dc in same ch) 4 times; ch 3. Join to 3rd ch of ch-7. 2nd rnd: * In next sp make sc, half dc, 3 dc, half dc and sc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. 3rd rnd: Attach Green to center of any scallop, sc in same place, * ch 2, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sc in center of next scallop. Repeat from * around. Join. 4th rnd: Ch 5, * sc in next sp, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in next sp, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join. 5th rnd: Ch 5, dc in next sp, ch 2, dc in next sp, * ch 2, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next sp) twice. Repeat from * around. Join. 6th, 7th and 8th rnds: Ch 6, dc in next sp, * ch 3, skip next sp, dc in next sp, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3. Join to 3rd ch of ch-6. Break off at end of 8th rnd.
FLOWER ... Starting at center with Yellow, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make 2 tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made), sl st in first sp on Green center, ch 4, sl st in ring on flower, ch 4, cluster in ring, sl st in next sp on Green center, ch 4, sl st in ring on Flower. Make 3 more clusters the same way (no more joinings). Join and break off. Make 11 more flowers, joining to Green center as before, leaving 1 sp free between each flower on Green center. Next rnd: Attach Green to first free petal on any flower, sc in same place, * (ch 7, sc in tip of next petal) twice; tr in next free sp, sc in tip of next petal on next flower. Repeat from * around. Join. Following rnd: * 9 sc in each of next 2 sps, sc in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.
CUP ... 1st rnd: Working from outer edge of Saucer, attach Green to any sp skipped on 5th rnd, ch 4, in same sp make dc, ch 1 and dc; * in next sp skipped make (dc, ch 1) twice and dc. Repeat from * around. Join to 3rd ch of ch-4. 2nd rnd: Ch 4, * dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next 2 sps, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join. 3rd, 4th and 5th rnds: Ch 5, * dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 sps, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join. 6th rnd: Sl st in next sp, sc in same sp, * ch 5, sc in next sp, ch 3, sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. 7th rnd: Attach Yellow to any ch-3 loop, sc in same loop, * holding back on hook the last loop of each dc make 3 dc in next loop, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); (ch 5, cluster in same loop) twice; sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. 8th rnd: Attach Green with sl st to any sc, * 5 sc in each of next 2 sps, sl st in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.
HANDLE ... 1st row: Attach Yellow to center dc of any dc group on first rnd of Cup, ch 20, sl st in center dc of same dc group on 5th rnd. Turn. 2nd row: Sc closely across chain. Join and break off. Starch lightly and press.
Other great patterns from Quick Tricks in Crochet, Book No. 267.
Crochet Patterns
Rose Kitchen Set
Candy or Nut Cup
Daffodil Hanger
Fuschia Hanger
Gladiola Curtain Tie-Back
Daisy Chain Curtain Tie-Back
Shade Pull Doll
Hat and Bag Set I
Hat and Bag Set II
Circular Handkerchief Edging
Floral Slippers
Bridal Garter
Jewelry Set
Hot Plate and Platter Mats
Plate Ruffle
Dish Cloth Apron
Salad Set Pot Holder
Boutonniere
Headband or Belt
Basket Towel Set