MATERIALS:
J. & P. Coats or Clark's O.N.T. Pearl Cotton, Size 5: 2 balls of No. 1 White and 1 ball of No. 48 Hunter's Green, or
J. & P. Coats "Knit-Cro-Sheen": 1 ball each of No. 1 White and No. 48 Hunter's Green, and
J. & P. Coats or Clark's O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30:
Small Ball:
J. & P. Coats—1 ball of No. 9 Yellow, or
Clark's O.N.T.—1 ball of No. 9 Yellow, or
J. & P. Coats Big Ball Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: 1 ball of No. 9 Yellow, or
Clark's Big Ball Three Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: 1 ball of No. 9 Yellow.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hooks No. 7 and 10.
A bridal garter.
GLADIOLA (Make 3) ... Using White, work exactly as for Gladiola Curtain Tie-Back.
BUD (Make 5) ... 1st row: With White, ch 4, in 4th ch from hook make 2 dc and 1 tr. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Skip first tr, dec 1 dc, ch 3, sl st in top of decreased dc, ch 3, sl st in top of starting chain. Break off.
STEM AND CALYX (Make 5) ... With Green make a chain 1½ inches long, tr in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in tr, ch 4, sl st in same place as tr, ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, ch 3, sl st in tr, ch 4, sl st in same place as tr, sl st in each ch across. Break off. Sew Bud to Calyx.
STAMEN (Make 3) ... Work exactly as for Gladiola Curtain Tie-Back. Sew Stamens to center of flower. Starch lightly and press.
Sew Flowers, Buds and Stems to garter.
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