BELT TIE: Cut a strand of yarn 16 yards long, fold in half 4 times and loop one end through center row at end of belt. Knot 4 times at even intervals leaving short fringe at end. Trim evenly. Work another belt tie in same manner for other side.
| CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Chain | ch |
| Stitch | st |
| Slip Stitch | sl st |
| Single Crochet | s c |
| Short Double Crochet | s d c |
| OR Half Double Crochet | h d c |
| Double Crochet | d c |
| Treble Crochet | tr c |
| Double Treble Crochet | d tr c |
| Treble Treble Crochet | tr tr c |
| Increase | inc |
| Decrease | dec |
| Asterisk * This indicates that the directions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to the ones already given. Thus “repeat from * 3 times” means 4 patterns in all. | |
Shell Stitch Stole
Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “WINTUK” SPORT YARN SIZE 3—2 oz. skeins Beige 1—2 oz. skein each Watermelon and Gold Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW. GAUGE: 7 shells = 5 inches
With Watermelon ch 251, s c in 2nd st from hook, 2 d c in same space, * skip 2 sts of ch, 1 s c, 2 d c in next st of ch, repeat from * across ch ending last repeat with 1 s c in last st of ch to complete last shell, ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: 1 s c, 2 d c in s c (shell), * shell in next s c of next shell, repeat from * across row ending with 1 s c in s c of last shell, ch 1, turn. Repeat the last row for pattern. Work next 2 rows in Gold, next 2 rows in Watermelon, next 17 rows in Beige, cut yarn. Attach Watermelon on opposite side of starting ch of 1st row in st where shell is worked, work a row of shells across row working in same sts with shells of 1st row, cut yarn.
FRINGE: Wind yarn over a 7 inch cardboard, cut one end. Double in half and knot on side of row. Work fringe in every other row, matching color stripes.
| KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS | |
|---|---|
| K | Knit |
| P | Purl |
| St(s) | Stitch(es) |
| YO | Yarn Over |
| Dec. | Decrease |
| Inc. | Increase |
| Tog. | Together |
| Rnd. | Round |
| P.s.s.o. | Pass slip st over st |
| dpn | Double pointed needle |
| K-O | Do not work st, row or round |
| Beg. | Beginning |
| Bet. | Between |