Cigarette Case Pattern #G-117

MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark's O.N.T. Pearl Cotton, Size 5 (Large Ball), 1 ball of Yellow and scraps of Brown … Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 … 1 snap fastener.

GAUGE: 10 sts make 1 inch; 10 rows make 1 inch.

FRONT … Starting at bottom with Yellow, ch 21. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across to within last ch, ch 1, sc in last ch. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across to within last sc, ch 1, sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row until piece measures 3 inches. Break off.

BACK … Work as for Front until piece measures 5 inches. Break off.

GUSSET … Starting at short side, ch 10. Work as for Front until 76 rows in all have been made.

CORD … Cut 2 strands of Brown, 5 yards long. Twist these strands tightly. Now double these strands and give them a twist in the opposite direc­tion. Knot free end (for lacing). Make a shorter Cord for initials and sew on Front piece. Leaving 2 inches free at back for flap, lace Front and Back pieces to Gusset through ch-1 sps. Lace around top opening and flap edges. Fasten ends securely. Sew snap fastener in place.