Doll’s Crocheted Shawl
(See picture opposite [page 72]—color plate)
Be sure to make the Doll’s Scarf, [page 69], before attempting this work.
Material: Light blue (double) wool floss. Deeper shade of blue wool floss for trimming.
Bone crochet hook No. 3.
Directions:
1. Make 23 chain stitches with light blue floss.
2. Skip 1 chain stitch. Make 22 single crochet stitches.
3. Make 1 chain stitch to use in turning.
4. Make 4 rows of light blue floss, putting hook through the 2 loops at the top of each stitch in the row below. Break off the lighter floss and join the end with the deeper blue floss.
To Join Ends of Yarn in Crocheting
(a) Tie ends of yarn together. See picture below.
(b) When the work is finished, thread the ends of yarn into a long-eyed “crewel” or darning needle, and run the ends back into the work.
5. Make 2 rows of the deeper blue floss.
6. Make 50 rows of light blue floss.
7. Make 2 rows of deeper blue floss.
8. Make 4 rows of light blue floss.
9. Break off floss and fasten end securely.
10. Trim shawl with fringe.
In Making the Fringe: Cut 4 strands of floss each 3 inches long. Draw strands through stitches in the same way as in making the fringe on Doll’s Scarf.
“Oh, how I wish I could work faster,” thought Mary Frances, starting to work. “I do not believe Crow Shay is the right size for this work anyhow.”
“I am not,” said Crow Shay, as though reading her thoughts. “I am too large!”
“Oh!” exclaimed Mary Frances. “Oh!”
“Oh, never mind,
I’ve had my turn;
I commenced
To help you learn,”
sang Crow Shay generously.
“And aren’t you going to help me any more?” asked Mary Frances.
“Oh, do not sigh,
And do not cry;
Some one will help you
Better than I,”
the little fellow sang again.
“Some one better than you!” exclaimed Mary Frances. “Why, all of you just suit me!”
“Not if you knew,
Not if you knew,
Our fairy teacher,
Fairly Flew,”
went on Crow Shay.
“Fairly Flew!” called the Yarn Baby.
“Tinkle! tinkle! tinkle!” came the silvery sound of clicking knitting needles from Mary Frances’ little chest.
“Did some one call me?” asked a still more silvery voice.
“Yes,” answered the Yarn Baby, “a dear little girl who is trying to learn how to crochet and knit needs you. She has worked so patiently that she deserves your help.”
