Cut Loop Rug Pattern

Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD
"AUNT LYDIA'S" HEAVY RUG YARN
7—70 yd. skeins Moss
4—70 yd. skeins each Watermelon,
Chartreuse and Peacock
3—70 yd. skeins Orange
2—70 yd. skeins Dk. Rose
Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
Tapestry Needle

GAUGE for Foundation: 3 sts = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch

FOUNDATION: With Moss ch 74, 1 s c in 2nd st from hook, * skip next st of ch, ch 1, 1 s c in next ch, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. 2nd ROW: Sc in 1st s c, * ch 1, sc in next sc, repeat from * across row, 36—ch 1 spaces. Repeat 2nd row 61 times, cut yarn. Foun­dation measures app. 24 x 30 inches.

FRINGE: Work over each ch 1 space ac­cording to illustrations #1, #2, #3, and #4 below. Work in colors according to chart. Thread a 1½ yd. double strand of yarn into a tapestry needle. Starting in 1st ch 1 space in lower left corner work according to illustration #1. Continue according to steps #2 and #3 to complete 1 fringe. Start at #4 for next fringe. Leave a 5 inch loop and work #2 and #3. Always start with illustration #1 when changing colors. Cut all loops.