| sc. | single crochet |
| dc. | double crochet |
| tr.c. | treble crochet |
| sl.st. | slip stitch |
| ch.st. | chain stitch |
| st. | stitch |
| k | knit |
| *——* | repeat directions between stars |
Note.—In order to become familiar with these abbreviations—think of single crochet as “sc.”, and of double crochet as “dc.” Instead of using the words, use the letters when you read the directions. Say “2 s-c’s” or “3 d-c’s”; not 2 single crochets, or 3 double crochets.
TREBLE CROCHET
In making Treble Crochet make about 15 chain stitches. Skip 3 chains. Wrap the yarn around the needle twice, before putting hook through the chain stitch. Wrap, and draw yarn through chain stitch. Wrap, and draw yarn through 2 loops. Wrap, and draw yarn through 2 loops. Wrap, and draw through 2 loops.
INFANT DOLL’S CROCHETED SOCKS
(See pictures opposite [pages 136] and [200]—color plates)
Material: Three-fold Saxony wool. Pink or blue (mercerized) silk for trimming. Bone crochet hook No. 2.
Directions: