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1912, November, Pages 12-13

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Snowball Lace

By Mrs. J. T. Bazemor

Make a chain of 65 stitches, turn.

1.  Miss 7, a treble in next, (chain 2, miss 2, 1 treble, forming a space) 18 times, turn.

2.  Chain 5, treble in treble, for the 1^st space, always, 4 more spaces, then in next space make a cluster as follows: (Over, insert hook under 2 chain of last row, draw thread up in a loop as long as a treble) 10 times, take up the thread and draw through all these loops at once, chain 1 to close the cluster tightly, a treble in next treble; then 7 spaces, 1 cluster, 5 spaces, turn.

3.  Make 4 spaces (chain 5, treble in treble for 1^st space), 1 cluster, 1 space, 1 cluster, 5 spaces, 1 cluster, 1 space, 1 cluster, 4 spaces, turn.

4.  * Make 3 spaces, 1 cluster, (1 space, 1 cluster) twice, repeat from *, 3 spaces, turn.

5.  Make 2 spaces, 1 cluster, (1 space, 1 cluster) 7 times, 2 spaces, turn.

6.  * Make 3 spaces, 1 cluster in space, between 2 cluster of last row, (1 space, 1 cluster) twice; repeat from *, 3 spaces, turn.

7.  Same as 3d row, putting the clusters in space between clusters of last row.

8.  Same as 2d row to scallop; after the 5 spaces at end of row do not turn, but make 7 chain, fasten in top of treble at end of 6^th row, (chain 7, miss 2 spaces, fasten) twice, turn; make 14 doubles under each of 2 loops, 7 doubles under next, turn; (chain 7, fasten between 7^th and 8^th doubles of previous filled loop) twice, turn;  14 doubles under 1^st loop, 7 under next, turn; chain 7, fasten in center of last filled loop, turn; 14 doubles under loop just made, 7 doubles under remaining half of next 2 loops down side of scallop.

9.  Chain 2, treble in treble, 19 spaces, turn.

10.  Like 2d row to scallop; (chain 2, a treble in center of 7 doubles at side of loop, chain 2, a treble at top of same loop, where loop below is joined) twice, chain 2, a treble in center of 7 doubles, chain 2, a treble in top of same loop, chain 2, a treble in center of loop on other side, chain 2, a treble where loops join, work down the side like the first, chain 2, and join at end of next row back, turn.

11.  Chain 7, fasten back in 5^th stitch from needle for a picot, chain 2, treble under 2 chain; repeat around scallop, treble in treble, and continue the insertion as in 3d row.

Repeat insertion from 4^th to 10^th rows, inclusive, then repeat the scallop.

The insertion may be made as much wider as desired, and will be found a very attractive strip for a bedspread.  A narrower lace to match may have one row of diamonds in the cluster-stitch, instead of two.  The narrow insertion – of one diamond pattern – makes a very durable and pleasing insertion for towels or pillow-slips.

 

Round Collar or Centerpiece Border in Block-Stitch

By Minnie Apolis

Make a chain the length required.

1.  A double in each stitch of chain.

2, 3.  A double in each double of last row, taking up the back loop of stitch.

4.  Chain 14, turn, a double in each of 10 stitches, *chain 1, 10 doubles in 10 doubles, taking up back loop of stitch, repeat from * until you have 4 ribs or ridges, chain 10, miss 8 doubles of the 3d row, fasten in next, 10 doubles in 10 stitches of chain, and repeat from *.  Fasten the last block at end of 3d row with a triple treble, after completing the last ridge, and turn the work.

5.  Chain 14, fasten at corner of block, *chain 8, a triple treble between blocks, where the corners join, chain 8, fasten in corner of next block; repeat across, turn.

6, 7, 8.  Like 1^st, 2d and 3d rows.

9.  Chain 4, a double treble in 1^st stitch, chain 2, 2 doubles trebles in same stitch, * miss 5, shell of 2 double trebles, 2 chain and 2 double trebles in next stitch; repeat from * across, turn.

10.  Chain 4, treble in shell, chain 2, treble in same place, *chain 5, fasten between shells, chain 5, 2 trebles, separated by 2 chain, in next shell; repeat from * across.

11.  Chain 3, fasten under 2 chain, between 2 trebles, chain 4, fasten in same place, chain 3, fasten in same, chain 4, fasten under 2 chain between next 2 trebles, and repeat.

12.  Chain 7, fasten in top of 2d loop or picot, formed by 4 chain; repeat.

13.  Chain 6, * miss 2, a treble in next stitch, chain 2, miss 2, 1 treble, chain 2, a treble in double over 2d picot, chain 2, repeat, making a treble over each center loop and 2 on the chain between, each separated by 2 chain.

14.  Chain 3 for a treble, treble in treble and 1 in next stitch, *chain 3, miss 1 space, a double in next and 2 doubles in each of 3 following spaces, chain 3, miss 1 space, a treble in next, treble in treble and treble in following space; repeat from *.

15.  Chain 3, a treble in 1^st of 3 trebles, treble in each of next 2 and 1 in chain, beyond, *chain 4, 5 doubles over 7 doubles, missing 1^st and last, chain 4, 3 doubles over 5 doubles, missing 1^st and last, chain 4, a treble in 4^th stitch of following chain and 2 in 2 trebles, chain 2, miss 1, 3 trebles in next 3 stitches; repeat from *.

16.  Chain 3, treble in each of 1^st, 2 trebles, chain 2, miss 1, 2 trebles in 2 trebles and 1 in chain, *chain 4, 3 doubles over 5 doubles, missing 1^st and last, chain 4, a treble in 4^th stitch of following chain and 2 in 2 trebles, chain 2, miss 1, 3 trebles in next 3 stitches; repeat from *.

17.  Chain 3, a treble in each of 2 trebles, *chain 3, a treble under 2 chain, chain 3, a treble in same place, chain 3, miss 1 treble, 3 trebles in next 3 stitches, chain 4, fasten in center of 3 doubles, chain 4, miss 3 of chain, 3 trebles in next 3 stitches; repeat from *.

18.  Chain 3 for 1^st treble, treble in same place and 1 in 2d treble, *chain 6, catch back in 4^th stitch for picot, chain 3, fasten in next space, repeat from * 3 times, chain 6, picot, chain 3, miss 1 treble, 2 trebles in next 2 and 1 in chain, a treble in 4^th of next chain and 2 in 2 trebles; repeat from *, putting 2 trebles with picot-chain between in 2d of the 3 spaces of scallop.

This makes a very handsome border for an embroidered centerpiece, and almost any desired curve can be given it by missing more or less stitches of the inner edge (or neck if a collar) when making the blocks.  If preferred the border may be worked on the linen, but it is the better way to make it first, and apply it; then it can be easily removed for further use should the centerpiece wear out or become shabby while the lace is still good, as frequently happens.  When making a circular border join the ends of the chain, taking care that it is long enough to extend easily around the linen, and allowing a little for taking up, as it is better to have the lace a trifle full than have it draw.  The border completed by the 11^th row is very pretty for a smaller centerpiece, and the edge beyond that, from 12^th to 18t rows, inclusive, makes a very neat edging for doilies or other articles.

  

Hatband in Crochet

By Mrs. Travis Cooper

Use a heavy mercerized crochet-cotton, linen thread of similar size, or crochet-silk, as preferred.  When finished the band should be at least two and a half inches wide, and is very lovely over a black band of silk  or velvet.

Chain 6, join.

1.  Chain 4, 18 doubles trebles (triple trebles, putting thread over 3 times, may be used if one works rather tightly), turn.

(Note:  row 2 is missing from instructions in magazine)

3.  Chain 4, 2 double trebles in next 2 double trebles, (chain 4, 3 double trebles in next 3) 5 times, turn.

4.  Slip-stitch in 2d double treble, 9 doubles under 4 chain; repeat 4 times, chain 5, miss 2 of the last 3 double trebles and fasten in next. Turn.

Repeat from 1^st row.  After making the 2d row in the 3d scallop, fasten the last double treble in the center of the 5^th group (or 2d group counting back) of double trebles in 1^st scallop, turn, and continue the 4^th row of 2d scallop.  Join succeeding scallops in the same manner, each to the 2d one back.

Make the band of the size required and join the ends neatly.  In silk, this pattern makes a very attractive passementeries.

 

A Tatted Collar Bow

By Mrs. C. S. Wieland

These dainty bows may be made of crochet- or purse-silk, in white, black, or any desired color, or of linen or cotton thread, and also of any desired size, as the wheels may be readily enlarged by adding to the number of rings and chains contained in each.  It should also be remarked that, if fine working-material is used, the number of double knots between picots should be increased in order to make the rings of the size designated.

Commence the wheel with a ring of 2 double knots, (1 picot, 3 double knots) 4 times, 1 picot, 2 double knots, close; make a chain of 3 double knots, (1 picot, 2 double knots) 4 times, 1 picot, 3 double knots; make another ring as described, joining to preceding ring by 2d picot at the side; repeat, alternating rings and chains, until you have ten or twelve of each.  Join last ring to 1^st by 2d side picot, and last chain to base of 1^st ring.

Make three of these wheels, or two, if no pendant is wanted.  Join the two by middle picots of two consecutive chains, and join the third between them, the middle picot of a chain to middle picot of chain, on 1^st wheel, next below where the two wheels are joined; join middle picot of next chain of third wheel to the picot which connects the 2 chains of upper wheels, and middle picot of next chain of third wheel to middle picot of chain of second wheel next to last joining.

Cut a tab of velvet, satin or taffeta ribbon, about five inches long,  with ends prettily notched, bring one end up through the opening in first wheel and put it down through opening of second wheel, letting the ends, nicely arranged, extend each side.

These wheels are easily made, and may be combined to form many dainty articles, borders, cushion-covers, handbags, and so on.  The center of each wheel, if used for other purpose than described,  may be filled with a “spiderweb,” the thread being carried across from picot to picot until all have been worked in, then knotted together in the center and a ring or other figure woven around the knot. 

 

Knitted Tie

By Miss Taussig

Two balls of crochet-silk, any color desired, are needed, and four steel needles, No. 19 or No. 20.

Cast 20 stitches on each of three needles.  Knit 14 stitches plain, and then commence the neck.

Knit 1 plain, narrow, knit 24, narrow, knit 2, narrow, knit 24, narrow, knit 1.

Knit 3 rows without narrowing, and again decrease as follows:  Knit 1, narrow, knit 22, narrow, knit 2, narrow, knit 22, narrow, knit 1.

Knit 3 rows more plain, and narrow again in the same manner, knitting 20 stitches instead of 22 between narrowings.  Continue until you have 32 stitches, 11 on each of two needles and 10 on the other, then knit fifteen inches (or according to size of neck) for the collar band.

To widen for the other end of tie:  Knit 1, pick up a stitch, knit 14, pick up 1, knit 2, pick up 1, knit 14, pick up 1, knit 1.

Knit 3 rows plain, and again increase, thus:  Knit 1, pick up 1, knit 16, pick up 1, knit 2, pick up 1, knit 16, pick up 1, knit 1.

Knit 3 more rows plain, and widen in the same way, continuing until you have again the 60 stitches.  Knit plain until the tie is long enough, or you have finished the second (full-sized) ball. 

 

Border in Coronation-Braid and Crochet

My Alta W. Mann

Miss one link of the braid, and loop the next two, crossing the stems so that a ring is formed of the two loops, fasten the crossing stems closely and securely with single crochet, make a loop of next four links of braid, fastening the stems where the first were fastened with a single, making a small loop within a large one, both fastened together at the same place; chain 7, miss 1 link, and repeat; making a strip the length of lace desired.

2.  Chain 8, 4 trebles under 7 chain of last row, *chain 5, 4 trebles under next 7 chain; repeat from * the length, ending with 5 chain and 1 treble over the double loop.

3.  Chain 7, 3 trebles under 5 chain, *chain 5, 3 trebles under next 5 chain; repeat , ending with a treble in 3d of 8 chain.

4.  Chain 5, miss 2 stitches of last row, a treble in next, *chain 2, miss 2, 1 treble; repeat from * the length and fasten off neatly.  This finished the upper edge.

5.  For the scallop, or lower edge of lace, join the thread between the links of large circle, at the side, *chain 3, fasten between links of small circle, chain 5, fasten between next 2 links of same large circle, chain 5, fasten between links of same small circle, chain 3, fasten over stem at side of same large circle and the next large circle, joining them together, and repeat from * to length of lace.

6.  Chain 11, fasten between links of large circle where 5 chain of last row was fastened; repeat.

7.  Chain 5, a treble in center of 11 chain, chain 2, 1 treble in same stitch, chain 5, fasten in the stitch where 11 chain was fastened  in last row; repeat.

8.  *Chain 3, a treble under 2 chain last made, (chain 2, a treble under same 2 chain) 3 times, chain 3, fasten in the fastening-stitch over the large loop, as before, and repeat.

In each space around scallop make 1 double and 2 trebles, fastening between the scallops.

This completes the pattern, which is quickly worked and effective.  It is best to begin each row at the same end, so as to bring it all right-side out.

 

Insertion of Coronation-Braid and Crochet

By Lola Cochrane 

Fasten between 1^st and 2d links of braid, chain 3 for 1^st treble, 2 more trebles under the same stem, *chain 1, miss 2 links, 3 trebles under next stem; repeat from * until you have the desired length, turn.

2.  Chain 5, 3 trebles under 1 chain, chain 1; repeat.

3.  Buttonhole the stem or end of 1^st link to the stem between 2d and 3d links, fasten in and work across same as 1^st row on opposite side.

4.  Line 2d row.

A very pretty and durable insertion for towels and similar articles.

 

Bedspread Knitted in Stripes, with Border

By Mrs. R. Randall

Cast on 89 stitches, knit across plain.

1.  Knit 8, purl 10, knit 8, purl 37, knit 8, purl 10, knit 8.

2.  Knit 26, purl 37, knit 26.

3.  Knit 8, purl 10, knit 53, purl 10, Knit 8.

4.  Like 2d row.

5.  Like 3d row.

6.  Knit 44, over, narrow, knit 43.

7.  Like 1^st row.

8.  Knit plain.

9.  Like 1^st row.

10.  Knit 26, purl 10, knit 7, over, narrow, knit 1, over, narrow, knit 5, purl 10, knit 26.

11.  Knit 8, purl 10, knit 18, purl 17, knit 18, purl 10, knit 8.

12.  Knit 26, purl 10, knit 17, purl 10, knit 26.

13.  Like 11^th row.

14.  Knit 8, twist (as follows: slip off 5 stitches on a third needle, knit 5, then knit the slipped stitches), knit 24, (over, narrow, knit 1) twice, over, narrow, knit 21, twist, knit 8.

15.  Like 1^st row.

16.  Knit plain.

17.  Like 1^st row.

18.  Knit 26, purl 8, knit 6, (over, narrow, knit 1) 3 times, over, narrow, knit 4, purl 8, knit 26.

19.  Knit 8, purl 10, knit 16, purl 21, knit 16, purl 10, knit 8.

20.  Knit 26, purl 8, knit 21, purl 8, knit 26.

21.  Like 19^th row.

22.  Knit 38, (over, narrow, knit 1) 4 times , over, narrow, knit 38.

23.  Like 1^st row.

24.  Knit plain.

25.  Like 1^st row.

26.  Knit 26, purl 6, knit 4, (over, narrow, knit 1) 5 times, over, narrow, knit 4, purl 6, knit 26.

27.  Knit 8, purl 10, knit 14, purl 25, knit 14, purl 10, knit 8.

28.  Knit 26,  purl 6, knit 25, purl 6, knit 26.

29.  Like 27^th row.

30.  Knit 8, twist, knit 17, (over, narrow, knit 1) 6 times, over, narrow, knit 16, twist, knit 8.

31.  Like 1^st row.

32.  Knit plain.

33.  Like 1^st row.

34.  Knit 26, purl 4, knit 3, (over, narrow, knit 1) 7 times, over, narrow, knit 3, purl 4, knit 26.

35.  Knit 8, purl 10, knit 12, purl 29, knit 12, purl 10, knit 8.

36.  Knit 26, purl 4, knit 29, purl 4, knit 26.

37.  Like 35^th row.

38.  Knit 32, (over, narrow, knit 1) 8 times, over, narrow, knit 31.

39.  Like 1^st row.

40.  Knit plain.

41.  Like 1^st row.

42.  Knit 26, purl 2, knit 2, (over, narrow, knit 1) 9 times, over, narrow, knit 2, purl 2, knit 26.

43.  Knit 8, purl 10, knit 10, purl 33, knit 10, purl 10, knit 8.

44.  Knit 26, purl 2, knit 33, purl 2, knit 26.

45.  Like 43d row.

46.  Knit 8, twist, knit 14, (over, narrow, knit 1) 8 times, over, narrow, knit 13, twist, knit 8.

47.  Like 1^st row.

48.  Knit plain.

49.  Like 1^st row.

50, 51, 52.  Like 34^th, 35^th and 36^th rows.

53.  Like 35^th row.

54.  Knit 35, (over, narrow, knit 1) 6 times, over, narrow, knit 34.

55.  Like 1^st row.

56.  Knit plain.

57.  Like 1^st row.

58.  Knit 26, purl 6, knit 5, (over, narrow, knit 1) 5 times, over, narrow, knit 3, purl 6, knit 26.

59, 60.  Like 27^th and 28^th rows.

61.  Like 27^th tow.

62.  Knit 8, twist, knit 21, (over, narrow, knit 1) 4 times, over, narrow, knit 18, twist, knit 8>

63.  Like 1^st row.

64.  Knit plain.

65.  Like 1^st row.

66., 67, 68.  Like 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th rows.

69.  Like 19^th row.

70.  Knit 41, (over, narrow, knit 1) twice, over, narrow, knit 40. 

71.  Like 1^st row.

72.  Knit plain.

73.  Like 1^st row.

74, 75, 76.  Like 10^th, 11^th and 12^th rows.

77.  Like 75^th row.

78.  Knit 8, twist, knit 26, over, narrow, knit 25, twist, knit 8.

79.  Like 1^st row.

80.  Knit plain.

Repeat from 1^st row.

Leaf Border for Bedspread 

Cast on 3 stitches, knit across plain.

1.  Over twice, narrow, knit 1.

2.  Knit 3, purl 1, knit 1.

3, 7, 9, 13.  Knit plain.

4.  Knit 4, make 1, knit 1.

5.  Knit 1, (over twice, narrow) twice, knit 1.

6.  Knit 3, purl 1, knit 2, purl 1, make 1,  knit 1.

8.  Knit 8, make 1, knit 1.

10.  Bind off 5, knit 3, make 1, knit 1.

11.  Like 5^th row.

12.  Knit 3, purl 1, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1 in the same stitch, knit 1.

14.  Like 8^th row.

15.  Purl 1, knit 2, (over twice, narrow) 3 times, knit 1.

16.  Knit 3, (purl 1, knit 2) 3 times, make 1, knit 1.

17.  Purl 2, knit 12.

18.  Knit 13, make 1, knit 1.

19.  Knit 1, purl 2, knit 12.

20.  Bind off 5, pick up 1, knit 8, make 1, knit 1.

21.  Knit 1, (over, knit 1) twice, purl 2, knit 2, (over twice, narrow) twice, knit 1.

22.  Knit 3, purl 1, knit 2, purl 1, knit 4, purl 4, make 1, knit 1.

23.  Purl 1, * knit 2, over, knit 1, over, knit 2, pearl 2, knit 9.

24.  Knit 11, purl 7, make 1, knit 1.

25.  Purl 2, *knit 3, over, knit 1, over, knit 3, purl 2, knit 2, (over twice, narrow) 3 times, knit 1.

26.  Knit 3, purl 1, (knit 2, purl 1) twice, knit 4, purl 9, *knit 1, make 1, knit 1.

27.  Knit 1, purl 2, *knit 4, over, knit 1, over, knit 4, purl 2, knit 12.

28.  Knit 14, purl 11, knit 2, make 1, knit 1.

(Note:  no directions for row 29 in magazine)

30.  Bind off 5, knit 8, purl 11, knit 2, purl 1, make 1, knit 1.

31.  Knit 1, over, narrow, purl 2, *slip and bind, knit 7, narrow, purl, 2, knit 2, (over twice, narrow) twice, knit 1.

32.  Knit 3, purl 1, knit 2, purl 1, knit 4, purl 9, knit 2, *purl 2, make 1, knit 1.

33.  (Over, narrow) twice, purl 2, *slip and bind, knit 5, narrow, purl 2, knit 9.

34.  Knit 11, purl 7, knit 2, purl 3, make 1, knit 1.

35.  Knit 1, (over, narrow) twice, purl 2, *slip and bind, knit 3, narrow, purl 2, knit 2, (over twice, narrow) 3 times, knit 1.

36.  Knit 3, (purl 1, knit 2) twice, purl 1, knit 4, purl 5, knit 2, *purl 4, make 1, knit 1.

37.  Slip 1, knit 1, (over, narrow) twice, purl 2, *slip and bind, knit 1, narrow, purl 2, knit 12.

38.  Knit 14, purl 2, knit 3, purl 5, knit 1.

39.  Like 37^th row to *; knit 3 together, purl 2, knit 12.

40.  Bind off 5, pick up 1, knit 11, pick up 1, purl 5, knit 1.

41.  Like 37^th to *; finish like 21^st row.

42.  Knit 3, purl 1, knit 2, purl 1, knit 4, purl 5, knit 2, purl 5, knit 1.

43.  Like 37^th row to *; like 23d from *.

44.  Knit 11, purl 7, knit 2, purl 5, knit 1.

45.  Like 37^th to *; like 25^th from star.

46.  Like 26^th to *; knit 2, purl 5, knit 1.

47.  Like 37^th to *; like 27^th from *.

48.  Knit 14, purl 11, knit 2, purl 5, knit 1.

49.  Like 37^th to *; knit 11, purl 3, knit 12.

50.  Bind off 5, knit 8, purl 11, knit 2, purl 5, knit 1.

51.  Like 37^th to *; like 31^st from *.

52.  Like 32^nd to *; purl 5, knit 1.

53.  Like 37^th to *; like 33d from *.

54.  Knit 11, purl 7, knit 2, purl 5, knit 1.

55.  Like 37^th to *; like 35^th from *.

56.  Like 36^th to *; purl 5, knit 1.

57, 58, 59, 60.  Like 37^th, 38^th 39^th and 40^th rows.

Repeat the straight lace from 41^st row until you have a strip as long as required for one side of your spread.  Four strips are required for the border.  When ready to mitre the corner, reverse the order, narrowing (instead of widening by making a stitch) at beginning of every odd row.  Do this by slipping and binding, taking care to keep the remainder of the pattern.  Having knitted the border to this point, no directions will be necessary for making this decrease.  Begin the next strip of border as before, and narrow off again to a point.  Join the mitred corners evenly, matching the pattern.

If preferred one may, of course, knit the border straight and full it around the corners when sewing on; but the mitred corners are neater.

Try crochet-cord for knitted or crocheted bedspreads.  Knitting cotton, so commonly used, is very soft, and when the spread is laundered it stretches badly.  Crochet-cord is little if any more expensive, and serves the purpose admirably.