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Title: Ruffled Doilies

Author: American Thread Company

Release Date: June 26, 2020 [EBook #62486]

Language: English

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

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American Thread Co. STAR DOILY BOOK No. 143             10 CENTS

Ruffled DOILIES

The American Thread Company

260 West Broadway · New York 13, N. Y.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Blossom Ruffle

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY

The Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

4 balls White, Cream or Ecru

Steel crochet hook No. 7

Approximate size: 17½ inches in diameter without ruffle

Chain (ch) 5, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 8 single crochet (sc) in ring, join in 1st sc.

2nd Round. Ch 3, double crochet (dc) in same space, * ch 3, 2 dc in next sc keeping last loop of each dc on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, join.

3rd Round. Slip stitch (sl st) into loop, ch 4, treble crochet (tr c) in same space, ch 2, 2 tr c in same space, * ch 2, 2 tr c, ch 2, 2 tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 2, join in 4th st of ch.

4th Round. Ch 4, tr c in same space, * tr c in next tr c, ch 2, tr c in next tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 5, 2 tr c in next tr c, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.

5th Round. Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, * 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time (2 tr c cluster), ch 5, 2 tr c in center st of next loop, ch 5, 2 tr c cluster over next 2 tr c, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join in 1st tr c.

6th Round. Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 sts keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, * ch 5, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 3, 3 tr c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c in next loop, ch 3, 4 tr c cluster over next tr c group, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 3, join in 1st cluster.

7th Round. Sl st to next tr c, ch 4, tr c in next tr c, * ch 3, 2 tr c in next tr c, 1 tr c, ch 2, 1 tr c in next tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 2, skip 1 loop, tr c in next loop, ch 5, tr c in next loop, ch 2, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join in 4th st of ch.

8th Round. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, * ch 2, 2 tr c in next tr c, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, 4 tr c in next loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 4, skip 1 loop, tr c in next loop, ch 4, skip next tr c and next loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 4, join in 4th st of ch.

9th Round. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ch 3, * 2 tr c in next tr c, 1 tr c in each of the next 5 tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, 1 tr c in each of the next 4 tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 3, skip 1 loop, tr c in next loop, ch 3, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, ch 3, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.

10th Round. Ch 4, tr c in same space, * ch 3, 3 tr c in next tr c, ch 4, 5 tr c cluster over next 5 tr c, ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 5 tr c, ch 4, 5 tr c cluster over next 5 tr c, ch 4, tr c in next loop, ch 4, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c in next tr c, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 4, join.

11th Round. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, * ch 3, 2 tr c in next tr c, 1 tr c, ch 2, 1 tr c in next tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 5, skip 1 loop, tr c in next loop, ch 5, 5 tr c cluster over next 5 tr c, ch 5, tr c in next loop, ch 5, tr c in next loop, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.

12th Round. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ** ch 3, 2 tr c in next tr c, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, 4 tr c in next loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c in next loop, * ch 5, tr c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.

13th Round. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ** ch 3, 2 tr c in next tr c, 1 tr c in each of the next 4 tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, 1 tr c in each of the next 5 tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c in next loop, * ch 5, tr c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.

14th Round. Ch 4, tr c in next tr c, ** ch 5, 5 tr c cluster over next 5 tr c, ch 5, 1 tr c in each of the next 5 tr c, ch 5, 5 tr c cluster over next 5 tr c, ch 3, tr c in next loop, * ch 5, tr c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.

15th Round. Ch 4, 2 tr c in same space, ** ch 2, 3 tr c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c in next loop, ch 5, tr c in next loop, ch 5, 5 tr c cluster over next 5 tr c, * ch 5, tr c in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 3 tr c in next tr c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.

16th Round. Ch 4, tr c in same space, ** 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, 4 tr c in next loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 5, skip 1 loop, tr c in next loop, * ch 5, tr c in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c in next tr c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.

17th Round. Ch 4, tr c in same space, ** 1 tr c in each of the next 4 tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, 1 tr c in each of the next 5 tr c, 2 tr c in next tr c, ch 3, tr c in next loop, * ch 5, tr c in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c in next tr c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.

18th Round. Ch 4, 4 tr c cluster over next 4 tr c, ** ch 5, 1 tr c in each of the next 5 tr c, ch 5, 5 tr c cluster over next 5 tr c, ch 3, tr c in next loop, * ch 5, tr c in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 5 tr c cluster over next 5 tr c, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, ch 5, join.

19th Round. Sl st into loop, ch 9, ** 5 tr c cluster over next 5 tr c, * ch 5, tr c in next loop, repeat from * 9 times, ch 5, repeat from ** all around ending last repeat with ch 2, dc in 4th st of ch (this brings thread in position for next round).

20th Round. Ch 10, tr c in next loop, * ch 6, tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, dc in 4th st of ch.

21st Round. Ch 4, tr c in same space, * ch 5, tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 5, join.

22nd Round. Start ruffle: sl st to next loop, * ch 10, sc in same loop, ch 10, sc in same loop, ch 10, sc in same loop, ch 10, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 5, double treble crochet ([d tr c] 3 times over hook) in same space as beginning.

23rd Round. * Ch 10, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 5, d tr c in d tr c.

Repeat the last round 9 times.

Next Round. ** Ch 5, 5 tr c cluster st in next loop (5 tr c cluster st: 5 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), ch 4, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch 3, 5 tr c in same loop, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of the last 5 tr c just made, ch 3, turn, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 sc keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ch 4, sl st in top of tr c cluster just made for picot, ch 4, sl st in last sc, ch 3, 5 tr c cluster st in same loop, ch 4, sl st in top of cluster st just made for picot, ch 5, sc in next loop, * ch 9, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * 8 times, repeat from ** all around, join, cut thread.

Tea Time Ruffle

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY

The Famous “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

1 ball each Silver Spangle and Pink Spangle

Approximate size: 10¼ inches in diameter

or

The Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

1 ball each White and Pink or colors of your choice

Approximate size: 9¼ inches in diameter

Steel crochet hook No. 6

With Silver Spangle or White chain (ch) 8, join to form a ring, * ch 12, single crochet (sc) in ring, repeat from * 6 times, ch 6, double treble crochet ([d tr c] 3 times over hook) in ring, this brings thread into position for next round.

2nd Round. Ch 3, 2 double crochet (dc) in same loop, * ch 8, 3 dc in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 4, treble crochet (tr c) in 3rd stitch (st) of ch.

3rd Round. Ch 3, 2 dc in same loop, * ch 7, sc in center dc of next dc group, ch 7, 3 dc in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 7, sc in center dc of next dc group, ch 7, join in 3rd st of ch.

4th Round. Ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 10, slip stitch (sl st) in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 5, sc in next dc, repeat from beginning all around ending to correspond, join.

5th Round. Sl st to loop, ch 3, 2 dc in same loop, * ch 7, sc in next loop to right of picot, sc in next loop to left of picot, keeping picot in front of work ch 7, 3 dc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

6th Round. Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 7, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 7, 1 sc in each of the next 2 SC, ch 7, 3 dc in next dc, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.

Continuation from page 15

7th Round. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, sl st in sc for picot, ch 5, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, sc in next loop, ch 10, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 5, sc in next loop, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.

8th Round. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * ch 5, 3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc in picot, ch 5, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, sc in next loop, ch 4, 1 dc in 4th st from hook, sc in same loop to right of picot, sc in next loop to left of picot, ch 4, 1 dc in 4th st from hook, sc in same loop, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join.

9th Round. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, ** ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 5, sl st in sc for picot, ch 3, 2 tr c in next loop, * ch 2, 2 tr c in same loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 5, sl st in sc for picot, ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, ch 3, skip next sc and next loop, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join.

10th Round. Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 dc, ** ch 4, sc in next loop to right of picot, sc in next loop to left of picot, ch 4, ** 2 tr c in next loop, * ch 2, 2 tr c in same loop, repeat from * once, ch 2, repeat from 2nd ** 3 times ending with ch 4 instead of ch 2, sc in next loop to right of picot, sc in next loop to left of picot, ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 6 dc, repeat from 1st ** all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

11th Round. Attach Pink in joining, ch 4, 6 tr c in same space, ch 3, skip next 2 loops, * 2 tr c in next loop, ch 2, 2 tr c in same loop, ch 2, repeat from * 9 times, 2 tr c, ch 2, 2 tr c in next loop, ch 3, skip next 2 loops, 7 tr c in space between next 2 groups of tr c, complete round to correspond, join in 4th st of ch.

12th Round. Sl st to center tr c, ** ch 2, 1 dc in same space, 1 sc in same space, ch 3, sc in next loop, * ch 3, 2 tr c in next loop, ch 5, sl st in top of tr c for picot, 2 tr c in same loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 10 times, ch 3, sc in center tr c of next tr c group, repeat from ** all around, ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

Sunburst Ruffle

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY

The Famous “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

2 balls each Silver Spangle, Sunshine Spangle, Chartreuse Spangle and Green Spangle

Approximate size: 16½ inches in diameter

or

The Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

1 ball each White, Buttercup, Chartreuse and Forest Green

Approximate size: 15½ inches in diameter

Steel Crochet hook No. 7

With Silver Spangle or White chain (ch) 8, join to form a ring, * ch 5, sc in ring, repeat from * 4 times.

2nd Round. Ch 2, 3 sc in 1st loop, * ch 6, 3 sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times.

3rd Round. * Ch 6, skip next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 3 sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times.

4th Round. * Ch 6, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in each sc, 3 sc. in next loop, repeat from * 4 times. Repeat the last round always skipping the 1st sc of each sc group and working 3 sc in each loop until there are 10 rounds of sc and 21 sc in each solid section.

12th Round. * Ch 6, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 18 sc, ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times.

13th Round. * Ch 6, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 15 sc, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times.

14th Round. ** Ch 6, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 12 sc, * ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * twice, repeat from ** 4 times.

15th Round. ** Ch 6, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sc, ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from ** 4 times.

Continuation from page 15

16th Round. ** Ch 6, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, * ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, repeat from ** 4 times.

17th Round. Ch 4, skip 1 sc, double crochet (dc) in next sc, * ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * once, ch 4, sc in next loop, * ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, repeat from beginning 3 times, ch 4, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 4, sc in next loop, * ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times.

18th Round. Ch 5, dc in next loop, * ch 3, dc in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, sc in next loop, * ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from beginning 4 times, but ending last repeat with ch 2, dc in center of 1st loop (this brings thread in position for next round).

19th Round. Ch 12, sc in same loop where last dc was worked, * ch 12, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 12, join.

20th Round. Ch 1 and work 17 sc over each loop, join.

21st Round. Ch 1 and working in back loop of sts, * 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, skip 2 sc, repeat from * all around, join. Repeat the last round for remainder of doily working 4 more rounds Silver Spangle or White, 6 rounds Sunshine Spangle or Buttercup, 6 rounds Chartreuse, 6 rounds Green, join, cut thread.

The Large Table Ruffle

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY

The Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

11 balls White, Cream or Ecru

Steel crochet hook No. 7

Approximate size: 32 inches in diameter without ruffle

Chain (ch) 7, join to form a ring, ch 1, 12 single crochet (sc) in ring, join in 1st sc.

2nd Round. * Ch 3, sc in next sc, repeat from * all around, ch 3, join (12 loops).

3rd Round. Slip stitch (sl st) into loop, ch 6, treble crochet (tr c) in same space, * ch 3, 2 tr c with ch 2 between in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 3, join in 4th st of ch.

4th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 3, join.

5th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 4, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join.

6th Round. Sl st to 2nd st of next loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 2, double crochet (dc) in last sl st (this brings thread in position for next round).

7th Round. * Ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 2, tr c in dc.

8th Round. Ch 4, tr c over tr c, ch 3, sl st in top of tr c just made for picot, tr c over same tr c already worked over, * ch 4, 2 tr c in next loop, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr c for picot, tr c in same loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 2, dc in 4th st of ch.

9th Round. * Ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, tr c in dc.

10th Round. Ch 5, tr c over tr c, * ch 7, 1 tr c, ch 1, 1 tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, tr c in 4th st of ch.

11th Round. * Ch 4, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc (picot) in next ch 1 space, ch 4, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending last repeat with sl st in tr c.

12th Round. Ch 3, sc in same space, ch 8, * skip the next picot, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 8, repeat from * all around ending last repeat with ch 4, tr c in joining.

13th Round. * Ch 6, skip the next picot, sc in beginning of next loop, ch 6, sc at end of same loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 6, skip the next picot, sc in next loop, ch 3, dc in tr c.

14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Rounds. * Ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending each round with ch 3, dc in dc.

18th Round. * Ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, tr c in dc.

19th and 20th Rounds. * Ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending each round with ch 3, tr c in tr c.

21st Round. Same as 8th round but having 5 chs between each tr c group.

22nd Round. Same as 9th round but having ch 8 in each loop and ending with ch 4, tr c in dc.

23rd Round. Same as 10th round.

24th Round. * Ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc (picot) in next ch 1 space, ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending last repeat with sl st in tr c.

25th Round. Ch 3, sc in same space, ch 7, * skip the next picot, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 7, repeat from * all around ending last repeat with ch 3, tr c in joining.

26th Round. * Ch 5, skip the next picot, sc in beginning of next loop, ch 5, sc in end of same loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 5, skip the next picot, sc in next loop, ch 2, dc in tr c.

Next 3 Rounds. * Ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending each round with ch 2, dc in dc.

Next 4 Rounds. * Ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending each round with ch 3, dc in dc.

Next Round. * Ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, tr c in dc.

Next 3 Rounds. * Ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending each round with ch 3, tr c in tr c.

Repeat the 8th, 9th and 10th rounds once.

Repeat the 24th, 25th and 26th rounds once.

Work 4 more rounds of ch 5 loops.

Work 5 rounds of ch 6 loops.

Work 5 rounds of ch 7 loops.

Next Round. Same as 8th round.

Next Round. * Ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, dc in dc.

Next Round. Same as last round but ending with ch 1, tr c in dc.

Repeat the last 3 rounds once.

Next Round. Same as 8th round.

Next Round. Same as 9th round but ending last repeat with sl st in dc.

Next Round. Start Ruffle: sl st into loop, * ch 10, sc in same loop, ch 10, sc in same loop, ch 10, sc in same loop, ch 10, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round.

Next 14 Rounds. * Ch 10, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, join last round, cut thread.

If SMALLER DOILY is desired start ruffle in either the 27th or 44th round and work as many rounds of ch 10 loops for ruffle as desired.

The Big Ruffle Doily that can be made for small, medium or large tables. Illustrated is the 32 inch size.

OR—make it a double ruffle doily by attaching a ruffle in the 44th round—or a triple ruffle with another frill in the 27th round.

American Thread Co.

29¢

THE FAMOUS Puritan

CROCHET · BEDSPREAD COTTON

MERCERIZED FAST COLOR  WILL BOIL

The Flower Ruffle

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY

The Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

2 balls Shaded Lavender

1 ball each Kelly Green, White and Shaded Yellows

Approximate size: 14 inches x 20 inches

or

The Famous “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

2 balls Purples and Silver Spangle

1 ball each Green Spangle and Yellow Spangle

2 balls Silver Spangle or colors of your choice

Approximate size: 15½ inches x 22 inches

Steel crochet hook No. 7

Flower: With Green chain (ch) 10, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 20 single crochet (sc) in ring, join in 1st sc.

2nd Row. Ch 4, double crochet (dc) in next sc, * ch 1, dc in next sc, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join in 3rd stitch (st) of chain, cut thread.

3rd Row. Attach Shaded Lavenders or Purple and Silver Spangle in any ch 1 space and work 2 sc in each ch 1 space, join.

Next Row. Start petals: ch 1, sc in same space, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, ch 1 to turn all rows.

** Next Row. 2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn. Work 5 rows even in sc.

Next Row. Decrease 1 st at beginning and end of row (to decrease, * insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * once, thread over and work off all loops at one time).

Next Row. Decrease 1 st at beginning and end of row.

Next Row. * Insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * twice, thread over and work off all loops at one time, ch 1, turn, slip stitch (sl st) down side of petal, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc of 2nd row, ch 1, turn, repeat from ** until 8 petals are completed, join, cut thread.

Attach Green in tip of petal, * ch 2, working down left hand side of petal, skip 2 rows, sc in next row, repeat from * twice, ch 2, sl st between petals, * ch 2, working up right hand side of next petal, skip 2 rows, sc in next row, repeat from * twice, ch 2, sc in tip of same petal, repeat from 1st * around all petals, join, cut thread. Work another flower in same manner joining 2 petals of 1st flower to 2 petals of 2nd flower at tip. Work a 3rd flower in same manner, joining 2 petals of 3rd flower to 2 petals of 2nd flower at tip leaving 2 petals free between joinings.

Stamens: With Shaded Yellows or Yellow Spangle * ch 13, insert hook in 2nd st from hook, pull loop through, insert hook in each of the next 4 sts of ch pulling a loop through each st, thread over and pull through all 6 loops at one time, 1 sl st in each remaining st of ch, repeat from * 4 times, cut thread. Pull through center of flower and sew firmly on wrong side. Work a set of stamens for each flower in same manner.

1st Round. Attach White or Silver Spangle in sc of tip of 3rd free petal from lower edge of joining of end flower, sc in same space, * ch 7, skip 1 loop on side of petal, 1 treble crochet (tr c) in each of the next 2 loops keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, skip last loop of same petal and 1st loop of next petal, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 loops keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time (4 tr c cluster), ch 7, sc in sc at tip of same petal, repeat from * twice, ch 7, work a 4 tr c cluster between petal already worked in and next petal, ch 5, 1 tr c in next loop of same petal keeping last loop of st on hook, tr c in 1st loop of next petal of next flower keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time (a 2 tr c cluster at joining), ch 5, 4 tr c cluster between petal already worked in and next petal, ch 7, sc in sc at tip of same petal, ch 7, 4 tr c cluster between petal just worked in and next petal, ch 7, sc in sc at tip of same petal, ch 7, 4 tr c cluster between petal just worked in and next petal, ch 5, 2 tr c cluster at joining same as before, ch 5, 4 tr c cluster between petal just worked in and next petal, * ch 7, sc in sc at tip of same petal, ch 7, 4 tr c cluster between petal just worked in and next petal, repeat from * 5 times, finish opposite side to correspond, ch 7, join.

2nd Round. Ch 9, * 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 tr c cluster, ch 6, dc in next sc at tip of next petal, ch 6, repeat from * twice, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 tr c cluster, ch 2, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next 2 tr c cluster, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 tr c cluster, * ch 6, dc in next sc at tip of next petal, ch 6, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 tr c cluster, repeat from * once, ch 2, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next 2 tr c cluster, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 tr c cluster, * ch 6, dc in next sc at tip of next petal, ch 6, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 tr c cluster, repeat from * 5 times, finish other side to correspond, ch 6, join in 3rd st of ch.

3rd Round. Ch 6, dc in same space, * ch 6, skip 1 loop, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next ch 3 loop, ch 6, skip 1 loop, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, repeat from * twice, ch 6, skip 1 loop, dc in next ch 3 loop, skip next ch 2 loop, 2 double treble crochet ([d tr c] 3 times over hook) in next loop, ch 3, 2 d tr c in same loop, skip next ch 2 loop, dc in next ch 3 loop, ch 6, skip 1 loop, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 6, skip 1 loop, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next ch 3 loop, ch 6, skip 1 loop, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 6, skip 1 loop, dc in next ch 3 loop, skip the next ch 2 loop, 2 d tr c, ch 3, 2 d tr c in next loop, skip next ch 2 loop, dc in next loop, * ch 6, skip 1 loop, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 6, skip 1 loop, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * 5 times, finish opposite side and end to correspond, ch 6, join in 3rd st of ch.

4th Round. Sl st into loop, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 6, skip next ch 6 loop, 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc (shell) in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 6, skip next ch 6 loop, 2 tr c, ch 3, 2 tr c in next ch 3 loop, * ch 6, skip next ch 6 loop, shell in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * twice, ch 6, skip 1 loop, 2 tr c, ch 3, 2 tr c in next ch 3 loop, * ch 6, skip next loop, shell in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * 10 times, finish opposite side and end to correspond, ch 6, join.

5th Round. Sl st into loop, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 7, shell in next shell, repeat from * 6 times, * ch 6, shell in next shell, repeat from * 3 times, * ch 7, shell in next shell, repeat from * 11 times, finish opposite side and end to correspond, ch 7, join.

6th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 3, dc in next loop, ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from * 6 times, * ch 2, dc in next loop, ch 2, shell in next shell, repeat from * 3 times, * ch 3, dc in next loop, ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from * 11 times, finish opposite side and end to correspond, ch 3, join.

7th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 2, skip 1 loop, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join.

8th Round. Sl st into shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 2, skip next ch 2 loop, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next loop, ch 2, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join.

9th Round. Sl st into shell, * ch 8, skip next ch 2 loop, sc in next ch 3 loop, ch 8, sc in center of next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

10th Round. Attach Shaded Lavender or Purple and Silver Spangle in any loop, ch 3, 4 dc in same loop, ch 4, 5 dc in same loop, * ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, 5 dc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join.

11th Round. Ch 4, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next loop, ch 4, 2 dc in same loop, dc in next dc, * ch 4, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, repeat from * once, ch 4, skip the ch 1 space, sc in next dc, repeat from beginning all around ending to correspond, join.

12th Round. Sl st into loop, ch 5, sc in next loop, ** ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc in next loop, dc in next dc, * ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

13th Round. Attach Green in ch 4 loop of any point, ch 5, sc in same space, * ch 4, sc in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 4, 1 sc, ch 5, 1 sc in next loop at point, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join, cut Green.

14th Round. Attach White or Silver Spangle in any ch 5 loop at point, ch 5, dc in same space, * ch 5, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in ch 5 loop at top of next point, repeat from * all around, ch 5, join in 3rd st of ch.

15th Round. Sl st into loop, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, * ch 2, sc in center st of next loop, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc (shell) in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

16th Round. Attach Shaded Yellows or Yellow Spangle in center of any shell, ch 3, dc in same space, * ch 1, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, 2 dc in center of next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

The Sea Shell Ruffle

(ILLUSTRATED ON COVER)

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY

The Famous “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

1 ball each Silver Spangle and Aqua Spangle

Approx. Size: 9½ in. diameter with ruffle

or

The Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

1 ball each White and Turquoise or colors of your choice

Approximate size: 8½ inches in diameter including ruffle.

Steel crochet hook No. 7

With Silver or White chain (ch) 4, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 11 double crochet (dc) in ring, join in 3rd stitch (st) of ch.

2nd Round. Ch 3, dc in same space, * ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * 10 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.

3rd Round. Slip stitch (sl st) into loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, * ch 2, 2 dc in same loop, 2 dc in next loop, repeat from * 10 times, ch 2, 2 dc in same loop, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.

4th Round. Attach Aqua Spangle or Turquoise in any ch 2 loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, ch 2, 2 dc in same loop, * ch 2, 2 dc in next ch 2 loop, ch 2, 2 dc in same loop (2 dc shell), repeat from * all around ending with ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.

5th Round. Sl st into loop of shell, ch 3, dc in same space, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, * ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, join.

6th Round. Sl st into loop of shell, ch 3, dc in same space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 4, 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next shell, repeat from * all around ending with ch 4, join.

7th Round. Sl st into loop of shell, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 3, 3 dc in same space, * ch 5, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc (3 dc shell) in next shell, repeat from * all around ending with ch 5, join.

8th Round. Sl st into loop of shell, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 3, 3 dc in same space, * ch 6, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next shell, repeat from * all around, ch 6, join.

9th Round. Sl st into loop of shell, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 4, 3 dc in same space, * ch 7, 3 dc, ch 4, 3 dc in next shell, repeat from * all around, ch 7, join.

10th Round. Sl st into loop of shell, ch 4, 3 treble crochet (tr c) in same space, ch 6, 4 tr c in same space, * ch 7, 4 tr c in next shell, ch 6, 4 tr c in same space, repeat from * all around, ch 7, join, cut thread.

11th Round. Attach Silver or White in 1st st of ch 6 of any shell, ch 6, double treble crochet ([d tr c] 3 times over hook) in same loop, * ch 1, d tr c in same loop, repeat from * 14 times, * ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 1, 16 d tr c with ch 1 between each d tr c in next shell, repeat from * all around ending with ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 1, join in 5th st of ch, cut thread.

12th Round. Attach Aqua Spangle or Turquoise in first ch 1 space at base of scallop, ch 5, d tr c in same space, * 2 d tr c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.

13th Round. Attach Silver or White in any space between d tr c, sc in same space, * ch 3, sc in top of sc for picot, ch 1, skip next space, sc in next space, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.

The Yellow Bud Ruffle

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY

The Famous “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

1 ball each Yellow Spangle, Green Spangle and Gold & Silver Spangle.

Approximate size: 10 inches in diameter

or

The Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

1 ball each White, Yellow and Forest Green or colors of your choice

Approximate size: 9 inches in diameter

Steel crochet hook No. 6

With Green chain (ch) 8, join to form a ring, * ch 12, single crochet (sc) in ring, repeat from * 6 times, ch 6, double treble crochet ([d tr c] 3 times over hook) in ring (this brings thread in position for next round), cut Green.

2nd Round. Attach Yellow in any loop, * ch 5, 2 treble crochet (tr c) in 1st stitch (st) of ch, repeat from * once, slip stitch (sl st) in same space with 1st 2 tr c to form petal, * work 2 more petals in same manner, sl st in 1st petal to form group of 3 petals, sc in same loop, ch 5, tr c in 1st st of ch, sc in next loop, ch 5, 2 tr c in 1st st of ch, sl st in center of 3rd petal, ch 5, 2 tr c in 1st st of ch, sl st in base of petal, repeat from * all around ending to correspond and joining last petal to 1st petal, ch 5, tr c in 1st st of ch, join, cut thread.

Doilies make wonderful gifts. The Sea Shell can be made in 3 hours.

3rd Round. Attach Gold & Silver Spangle or White in joining and working in back of petals, ch 3, double crochet (dc) in same space, ch 5, 2 dc in next sc, * ch 7, 2 dc in next sc in back of next group of petals, ch 5, 2 dc in next sc in back of same group of petals, repeat from * all around ending with ch 4, tr c in 3rd st of ch.

4th Round. Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, 3 dc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, join in 3rd st of ch.

5th Round. Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 5, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, 3 dc in next dc, repeat from * all around, ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

6th Round. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * ch 5, 3 sc in next loop, ch 5, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in next loop, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

7th Round. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * ch 5, 3 sc in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 5, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, sc in next loop, ch 5, sc in same loop, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

8th Round. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, * ch 5, 3 sc in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, sc in next loop, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

9th Round. Attach Green in any loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, * ch 5, tr c in 5th st from hook, 2 dc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 5, tr c in 5th st from hook, join, cut thread.

10th Round. Attach Yellow in same space, ch 8, 2 tr c in 5th st from hook, ch 5, 2 tr c in 5th st from hook, sl st in base of 1st petal, work 2 more petals, sl st in base of 1st petal, * 1 dc in next dc, ch 5, tr c in 5th st from hook, 1 dc in next dc, ch 5, 2 tr c in 5th st from hook, sl st in center of 3rd petal of previous petal group, complete petal and work 2 more petals, sl st in base of 1st petal, repeat from * all around joining 1st and last petals at center and completing round to correspond, cut thread.

11th Round. Attach Gold & Silver Spangle or White in same space and working in back of petal and into dc of round, ch 3, dc in same space, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, * ch 7, 2 dc in next dc in back of next petal group, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc in back of same petal group, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, dc in 3rd st of ch.

12th Round. Ch 3, dc in same loop, * ch 5, 2 dc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, dc in 3rd st of ch.

13th Round. Repeat last round.

14th Round. Ch 3, 2 sc in same loop, * 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with 2 sc in 1st loop, join, cut thread.

The Pineapple Ruffle

(2 versions)

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY

The Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

3 balls White, Cream or Ecru

Approx. Size: 15½ in. diameter without ruffle

or

The Famous “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

7 balls Silver Spangle or color of your choice

Approximate size: 17½ inches in diameter without ruffle

Steel crochet hook No. 7

Chain (ch) 4, 11 double crochet (dc) in 4th stitch (st) from hook, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Round. * Ch 3, slip stitch (sl st) in next st, repeat from * all around (12 loops).

3rd Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 4, sl st in next loop, repeat from * all around.

4th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 9, sl st in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 4, double treble crochet ([d tr c] 3 times over hook) in sl st at beginning (this brings thread in position for next round).

5th Round. Ch 3, sc over st just made, * ch 7, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in center st of next large loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, treble crochet (tr c) in d tr c.

6th Round. Same as last round but ending with ch 3, tr c in tr c.

7th Round. Ch 3, sc over tr c, * ch 9, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in center st of next large loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 4, d tr c in tr c.

8th Round. * Ch 11, sc in next large loop, repeat from * all around, ch 11, join in d tr c.

9th Round. Ch 1, * 6 sc, ch 3, 6 sc in next loop, ch 3, repeat from * all around, join in 1st sc.

10th Round. Sl st to next loop, * ch 7, dc in next loop, ch 7, sl st in next loop, repeat from * all around.

11th Round. Ch 1, * 6 sc in next loop, ch 3, 6 sc in next loop, ch 3, repeat from * all around, join in 1st sc.

12th Round. Sl st to next loop, * ch 8, tr c in next loop, ch 8, sl st in next loop, repeat from * all around.

13th Round. Ch 1, 8 sc in next loop, * ch 3, 8 sc in next loop, sc in next sl st, ch 3, sl st in sc for picot, 8 sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ending to correspond, join in 1st sc.

14th Round. Sl st to next ch 3 loop, ch 4, 8 tr c in same loop, ch 10, skip the next picot, 7 dc in next ch 3 loop, * ch 10, skip the next picot, 9 tr c in next ch 3 loop, ch 10, skip the next picot, 7 dc in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 9, sc in 4th st of ch at beginning.

15th Round. * Ch 3, sc in next tr c, repeat from * 7 times, 5 sc, ch 3, 5 sc in next loop, sc in next dc, * ch 3, sc in next dc, repeat from * 5 times, 5 sc, ch 3, 5 sc in next loop, sc in next tr c, repeat from beginning all around ending last repeat with a sl st in next sc.

16th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 5, dc in next ch 3 loop, ch 5, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 5, dc in next ch 3 loop, ch 5, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, repeat from 1st * all around, join in 1st sl st.

17th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, 5 sc in next loop, ch 3, 5 sc in next loop, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, 5 sc in next loop, ch 3, 5 sc in next loop, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, repeat from 1st * all around, join in sl st.

18th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 3, 5 dc in next loop, ch 3, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 3, 5 dc in next loop, ch 3, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, repeat from 1st * all around, join in sl st.

19th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join in sl st.

20th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, * ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 5, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, * ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 5, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, repeat from 1st * all around ending to correspond, join in sl st.

21st Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 9, skip 2 loops, sc in next loop, ch 7, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, ch 9, skip 2 loops, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, ch 9, skip 2 loops, sc in next loop, ch 7, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, ch 9, skip 2 loops, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join in sl st.

22nd Round. Sl st into loop, ** ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, sc in next loop, * ch 9, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next large loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 9, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, repeat from ** all around ending last repeat with ch 4, d tr c in sl st.

Next 3 Rounds. Ch 3, sc over d tr c, * ch 9, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next large loop, repeat from * all around ending each round with ch 4, d tr c in d tr c.

Next 3 Rounds. Same as last round, but ch 10 for the large loops and end each round with ch 5, d tr c in d tr c.

29th Round. * Ch 11, sc in next large loop, repeat from * all around, ch 11, join in d tr c.

30th Round. Ch 1, * 5 sc, ch 3, 5 sc in next loop, ch 3, repeat from * all around, join in 1st sc.

31st Round. Same as 10th round but ch 6 for each loop.

32nd Round. Same as 11th round but work 5 sc in each loop.

33rd Round. Same as 12th round but ch 7 for each loop.

34th Round. Same as 13th round but work 7 sc in each loop.

Next 3 Rounds. Start ruffle: Work same as 14th, 15th and 16th rounds.

38th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop repeat from * 5 times, ch 5, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next dc, ch 5, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next dc, ch 5, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, repeat from 1st * all around.

39th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 6, skip 1 loop, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next small loop, ch 6, skip 1 loop, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 6, skip 1 loop, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next small loop, ch 6, skip 1 loop, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, repeat from 1st * all around ending with a sl st.

DIRECTIONS FOR SMALLER PINEAPPLE ON PAGE 14.

40th Round. Sl st into loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 6, sc in 5th st of next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in 2nd st of next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, * ch 3, sc in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 6, sc in 5th st of next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in 2nd st of next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, repeat from 1st * all around ending with a sl st.

41st Round. Work in same manner as last round but having 1 more loop in each increasing point and 1 less loop in each pineapple and ch 5 instead of ch 6.

42nd Round. Sl st into loop, ** ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 5, skip 1 loop, sc in next sc, * ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, skip 1 loop, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, ch 5, skip 1 loop, sc in next sc, * ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, repeat from ** all around ending with a sl st.

43rd Round. Sl st into loop, ** ch 5, sc in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 7, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, ch 7, skip next small loop, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, skip 1 loop, sc in 1st loop of next pineapple, repeat from ** all around ending last repeat with ch 3, tr c in 1st loop of next pineapple.

44th Round. Ch 3, sc over tr c, ** ch 9, skip next small loop, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, * ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 7, skip next small loop, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, ch 7, skip next small loop, sc in next loop, * ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from ** all around ending last repeat with ch 3, tr c in tr c.

45th and 46th Rounds. Ch 3, sc over tr c, * ch 8, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next large loop, repeat from * all around ending each round with ch 4, tr c in tr c.

47th Round. Ch 3, sc over tr c, * ch 8, sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 3, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

DIRECTIONS FOR STARCHING DOILIES

Starch: Dissolve ½ cup starch in ½ cup of cold water. Boil about 1¼ cups of water, remove from flame, then slowly stir the starch mixture into boiling water stirring constantly. Place back on flame until it thickens.

As soon as starch is cool enough to handle, dip doily and squeeze starch through it thoroughly. Wring out extra starch. The doily should be wet with starch but there should be none in the spaces. Pin center of doily in position according to size and leave until thoroughly dry. If steam iron is used iron ruffle after it is dry. If regular iron is used dampen ruffle slightly before pressing. Pin folds of ruffle in position and leave until thoroughly dry.

* (Asterisk)—This sign indicates that the instructions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times plus the original.

** Are used in the same way.

Small Pineapple Doily

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY

The Famous “PURITAN” MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

2 balls White, Cream, or Ecru

Approximate size: 12 inches in diameter without ruffle

or

The Famous “PURITAN” STAR SPANGLED MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40

4 balls Silver Spangle or color of your choice

Approximate size: 13½ inches in diameter without ruffle

Steel crochet hook No. 7

Work 1st 21 rounds same as Pineapple Ruffle Doily on Page 12.

22nd Round. Sl st into loop, ** ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, sc in next loop, * ch 7, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next large loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from ** all around ending last repeat with ch 3, tr c in sl st.

Next 3 Rounds. Ch 3, sc over tr c, * ch 7, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next large loop, repeat from * all around ending each round with ch 3, tr c in tr c.

26th Round. Ch 3, sc over tr c, * ch 8, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next large loop, repeat from * all around, ending with ch 4, tr c in tr c.

27th Round. * Ch 11, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 11, join in tr c.

28th Round. Ch 4, ** skip 1st st of next loop, dc in next st of same loop, * ch 1, skip next st of same loop, dc in next st of same loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1, repeat from ** all around ending to correspond, join in 3rd st of ch.

29th Round. * Ch 7, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, tr c in joining.

30th Round. Ch 3, sc over tr c, * ch 7, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, tr c in tr c.

Next 2 Rounds. Ch 3, sc over tr c, * ch 7, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next large loop, repeat from * all around ending each round with ch 3, tr c in tr c.

33rd Round. * Ch 8, sc in next large loop, repeat from * all around, ch 8, join in tr c.

34th Round. Ch 1, * 4 sc, ch 3, 4 sc in next loop, ch 3, repeat from * all around ending last repeat with ch 1, sc in 1st sc.

35th Round. Ch 7, sl st in next loop, * ch 4, dc in next loop, ch 4, sl st in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join in 3rd st of ch.

36th Round. Ch 1, * 4 sc in next loop, ch 3, 4 sc in next loop, ch 3, repeat from * all around ending last repeat with ch 1, sc in 1st sc.

37th Round. * Ch 5, tr c in next loop, ch 5, sl st in next loop, repeat from * all around.

38th Round. Ch 3, sl st in same space for picot, * 5 sc, in next loop, sc in next tr c, ch 3, sl st in sc just made for picot, 5 sc in next loop, sc in next sl st, ch 3, sl st in sc just made for picot, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, join, cut thread.

American Thread Co.

29¢

THE FAMOUS Puritan

STAR SPANGLED CROCHET COTTON

WITH NON TARNISHING METALLIC YARN

81% MERCERIZED COTTON  19% METALLIC YARN  FAST COLOR

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The Project Gutenberg eBook of Ruffled Doilies, by American Thread Company

Ruffled DOILIES

Blossom Ruffle

Tea Time Ruffle

Sunburst Ruffle

The Large Table Ruffle

The Flower Ruffle

The Sea Shell Ruffle

The Yellow Bud Ruffle

The Pineapple Ruffle

DIRECTIONS FOR STARCHING DOILIES

Small Pineapple Doily

Transcriber’s Notes

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