2nd MOTIF: R, 6 d, 3 p sep by 2 d, 2 d, join to 4th free p of lower r of previous motif, 2 d, p, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, 5 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r, tie and cut.

Repeat the 2nd motif until strip is long enough to fit between corners. Work 3 more strips in same manner and sew to each side of handkerchief between corners.

Gray Place Mats with Rose Border and Napkins #816

This set may be made with any of the AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY products listed below:

Material Quantity Size of Needle
“GEM” CROCHET COTTON Article 35, size 30 5 balls Shaded Pinks
4 balls Nile Green
steel 12
or
“STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 20, size 30 6 balls Shaded Pinks
4 balls Nile Green
steel 12
or
“STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 30, size 30 15 balls Shaded Pinks
10 balls Nile Green
steel 12

Finished mats measure 10 inches × 18¼ inches. 1½ yds. 35 inch Gray linen will make 4 place mats and 4 napkins. Each flower measures 1¼ inches. Inside of crocheted section should measure 10 inches × 16½ inches.

PLACE MAT—ROSE: With Shaded Pinks ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 5, d c in ring, * ch 2, d c in ring, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Row—Ch 1 and over each loop work 1 s c, 4 d c, 1 s c, join.

3rd Row—* Ch 5, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from * all around.