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AMERICAN THREAD “Aunt Lydia’s” Heavy Rug Yarn. 1—70 Yd. Skein each of A, B, C, and D. 1 Yarn Needle Measurement: 24 inches. Suggested Color Scheme: A—Black. B—Burnt Orange. C—Antique. D—White. Note: All lengths are worked with 2 strands unless otherwise noted.
Cut two 6½ yd lengths and twelve 4 yd lengths of A, eight 4 yd lengths each of B, C and D. The belt will be worked in two halves, each half measuring 12 inches, then sewn together. Take one 6½ yd length of A, fold in half, find center and tie an OHK 2 inches from either side of center. Secure 4 inch center to board and anchor lengths onto it using RDHH in the following sequence: 4 A (including the longer length of 4 inch section), 2 B, 2 C, 4 D, 2 C, 2 B, 4 A. Cross center 4 D lengths over one another having 2 lengths to the right and 2 to the left. Work each length in DDHH leaving lengths used as leaders untied so that the last knot is 1 inch below foundation (first row shaping only). Repeat with each color working half in each direction until A lengths remain in the center. Starting on the left, * with D tie 8 VHH, with C tie 7, with B tie 3, with A tie 2, with A tie 3 *. Repeat between *’s in reverse. Using outside D length on right, work HDHH to left across entire piece and using same length as leader work back to right. With outside D on the right work to center in DDHH so that last knot is 1 inch below HB. Repeat with outside D on the left. With these 2 leaders in the center tie 3 VHH. Work these leaders in opposite directions forming an X with last knot 1 inch below center of X. With left outside D work a HB across the entire piece. Using same length as leader work back to the left. Starting on the left * with D tie 8 VHH, with C tie 7, with B tie 3, with A tie 3, with A tie 2 *. Repeat between *’s in reverse. Cross center A lengths over each other having four to the left and four to the right. Carry each length to the outside in DDHH being sure not to tie any lengths used as leaders, so that last knot is 2 inches below last HB worked. Carry all lengths in the same manner until D remains in the center. Starting at left * with A tie 11 VHH, with A tie 7, with B tie 5, with C tie 4 *. Divide the 4 lengths of D into 2 lengths having 4 strands each, tie 3 VHH. Repeat between *’s in reverse. With left outside A work a HB across entire piece to the right. Using same length as leader work back to the left. Starting 2 inches below last bar worked, with right outside A work a HB across entire piece to the left. Using same length as leader work back to the right. With outside 2 A lengths on either side tie 8 VHH. Divide the center D lengths into 4 lengths having 2 strands each. Tie 8 VHH with first 2 lengths of D and 8 VHH with next 2 lengths of D. These will be used to form the lacing loops. Sew ends of loops into position. With yarn needle or crochet hook weave in the ends on the back side for at least ½ inch. Trim.
BRAID LACING:
Cut two 2½ yd lengths each of A, C, and B. Tie ends together 2 inches from beginning with an OHK. Braid using double strands of color as one. Tie an OHK 2 inches from the end. Lace through loops.
MACRAME DRAWSTRING BAG
Size: 12″ high, 10″ in diameter
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