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].