MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN, 1 ball of any color.
J. & P. COATS or CLARK'S O.N.T. SIX STRAND EMBROIDERY FLOSS, 2 skeins of a contrasting color.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.
A bone ring.
Starting at top, ch 12 (to measure about 1 ¼ inches). 1st row: 6 tr in 4th ch from hook, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch (shell made), skip 3 ch, 7 tr in next ch (another shell made). Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: 6 tr at base of turning ch, sc in center tr of shell (shell increased), 7 tr in next sc, sc in center tr of next shell (another shell made), 7 tr in top st of turning ch (another shell in-creased). Ch 4, turn. 3rd, 4th and 5th rows: Increase a shell, * sc in center st of next shell, shell in next sc. Repeat from * across, ending with a shell in top st of turning ch. Ch 4, turn. 6th row: 3 tr at base of turning ch, sc in center of next shell (half shell made), make shells and sc's across as before, ending with a half shell. Ch 1, turn. 7th row: Sc in 1st tr and work shells and sc's across, ending with sc in top st of turning ch. Ch 4, turn. 8th row: 6 tr in sc (at base of turning ch), sc in center tr of next shell and make shells and sc's across, ending with 7 tr in last sc. Ch 4, turn.
9th to 18th rows incl: Repeat 6th and 7th rows alternately 5 times. 19th row: Same as 8th row. 20th to 23rd rows incl: Repeat 6th and 7th rows alternately twice. 24th, 25th and 26th rows: Sl st to center tr of next shell, sc in center tr and work shells and sc's across, ending with sc in center tr of last shell. Turn. 27th row: Sl st to center tr of next shell, * sc in center tr, h dc in next 2 tr, dc in next tr, the following sc and the next tr, h dc in next 2 tr. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in center tr of last shell, sl st in next st. Fasten off. Make another piece same as this.
CLAPPER (Make 2) . . . Starting at center with Six Strand Embroidery Floss, ch 2. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rnds. Hereafter pick up only back loop of each st. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. Now work sc in each st around, increasing as necessary to keep work flat until piece measures 1 inch in diameter—to inc an sc, make 2 sc in 1 sc. Now ch 10, sc in 2nd and each following ch across, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
CORD . . . Measure off 4 lengths of Six Strand Embroidery Floss, each 3 yards long. Twist these strands tightly, then double the twisted strands and give them a second twist in the opposite direction.
FINISHING . . . Sew a clapper on each crocheted piece about ½ inch above center of lower edge. Sew cord above clapper in a curve corresponding with curve of lower edge (to simulate lip of bell). Sew edges of crocheted pieces together. Sew cord all around edges. Sew ring at top.
Other great patterns from Pot Holders, Book 196:
Crochet Patterns
Flower Pot Pot Holder
Ma, Pa & Baby Pot Holder
Teacup Pot Holder
Wall Pocket Pot Holder
Butterfly Pot Holder
Fruit Slice Pot Holder
Scallop Pot Holder
Double Wheels Pot Holder
Cat Pot Holder
Tulip Pot Holder
Bell Pot Holder
Hot Spot Pot Holder
Pinwheel Pot Holder
Salt & Pepper Pot Holder
Checkerboard Pot Holder
Horseshoe Pot Holder
Strawberry Pot Holder
Water Pitcher Pot Holder
Oven Mitt I Pot Holder
Oven Mitt II Pot Holder
Star Pot Holder
Hexagon Pot Holder
Diamond Pot Holder
Double Diamond Pot Holder
Square Pot Holder
Striped Square I Pot Holder
Striped Square II Pot Holder
Circle Pot Holder
Striped Circle Pot Holder
Variegated Circle Pot Holder