Make Them Lacy
Reading edition
CROCHETED VEST & TAM
SIZES: Small to Medium, Medium to Large Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “SAYELLE”® or “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 3 (4)—4 oz. skeins Tomato or Flame Plastic Crochet Hook Size H for Small to Medium size; Size I for Medium to Large size OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW. GAUGE: Size H hook; 5 ch sts = 1 inch; Size I hook; 4 ch sts = 1 inch MEASUREMENTS: Width across back at underarm: 17 (19) inches. Width across each front at underarm: 8½ (9½) inches.
VEST
NOTE: Use same directions for both sizes; see hook sizes.
BACK: Starting at neck edge, ch 56, d c in 8th st from hook, * ch 7, skip next 7 sts of ch, 1 d c, ch 3, 1 d c (d c shell) in next st, repeat from * 5 times, ch 1 to turn all rows. 2nd ROW: Sl st in 1st shell, ch 6, d c in same space, * ch 5, 5 d c in next shell, ch 5, d c shell in next shell, repeat from * twice. 3rd ROW: Sl st in 1st shell, ch 6, d c in same space, * ch 3, 2 d c in each of the 1st 2 d c of next d c group, 3 d c in next d c, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, ch 3, d c shell in next shell, repeat from * twice. 4th ROW: Sl st in 1st shell, ch 6, d c in same space, * ch 1, skip 1st d c of next d c group, 2 d c in next d c, d c in next d c, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, 3 d c in next d c, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 1, d c shell in next shell, repeat from * twice. 5th ROW: Sl st in 1st shell, ch 7, trc in same space, * ch 7, d c shell in center d c of next d c group, ch 7, 1 trc, ch 3, 1 trc (trc shell) in next shell, repeat from * twice. Repeat 2nd to 5th rows twice. NEXT 3 ROWS: Repeat 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows, ch 14 at end of last row, drop yarn, do not turn. Attach a separate length of yarn to 3rd st of ch at beg, ch 8, cut yarn. Pick up dropped yarn, turn. NEXT ROW: D c in 7th st from hook, ch 7, trc shell in next shell, then work from * of 5th row ending with ch 7, d c shell in last st of free ch, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sl st in shell, ch 3 (counts as 1st d c), 2 d c in same space, * ch 5, d c shell in next shell, ch 5, 5 d c in next shell, repeat from * ending ch 5, d c shell in next shell, ch 5, 3 d c in last loop, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 3, d c in same space, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, ch 3, d c shell in next shell, then work from * of 3rd row ending with ch 3, 2 d c in each of the last 3 sts, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 3, d c in same space, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 1, d c shell in next shell, then work from * of 4th row ending with ch 1, skip next d c, 2 d c in next st, d c in next d c, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, 2 d c in turning ch, ch 7, turn. NEXT ROW: D c in same space, ch 7, trc shell in next shell, then repeat from * of 5th row ending with ch 7, d c shell in last st at end of row, turn.
Repeat last 4 rows 5 times, cut yarn.
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DIRECTIONS FOR PONCHO on page 22
LEFT FRONT: Ch 24, d c in 8th st from hook, * ch 7, skip next 7 sts of ch, 1 d c, ch 3, 1 d c (d c shell) in next st, repeat from * once, ch 1 to turn all rows. 2nd ROW: Sl st in 1st shell, ch 6, d c in same space, ch 5, 5 d c in next d c shell, ch 5, d c shell in next shell. 3rd ROW: Sl st in 1st shell, ch 6, d c in same space, ch 3, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, 3 d c in next d c, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, ch 3, d c shell in next shell. 4th ROW: Sl st in 1st shell, ch 6, d c in same space, ch 1, skip 1st d c of next d c group, 2 d c in next d c, d c in next dc, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, 3 d c in next d c, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, d c in next dc, 2 d c in next d c, ch 1, d c shell in next shell. 5th ROW: Sl st in 1st shell, ch 7, trc in same space, ch 7, d c shell in center d c of d c group, ch 7, trc shell in next shell, turn. NEXT 4 ROWS: Repeat 2nd to 5th rows ending last row ch 5, turn. 10th ROW: D c shell in 1st shell, ch 5, 5 d c in next shell, ch 5, d c shell in next shell, ch 1, turn. 11th ROW: Repeat 3rd row but end ch 4, d c in 3rd st of end ch, ch 9, turn. 12th ROW: Skip 1 loop, d c shell in next shell, complete row same as 4th row. 13th ROW: Repeat 5th row but end with ch 7, skip ch 6, d c shell in next st of end ch, ch 1, turn. 14th ROW: Sl st in shell, ch 3 (counts as 1st d c), 2 d c in same space, ch 5, 22 d c shell in next shell, complete row same as 2nd row. 15th ROW: Repeat 3rd row but end ch 3, 2 d c in each d c of next d c group, ch 3, turn. 16th ROW: D c in same space, 2 d c in each of next 2 d c, d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 1, d c shell in next shell, complete same as 4th row ending ch 14. 17th ROW: D c in 7th st from hook, ch 7, trc shell in next shell, ch 7, d c shell in center d c of next d c group, ch 7, trc shell in next shell, ch 7, d c shell in last st, ch 1, turn. 18th ROW: Sl st in shell, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, ch 5, d c shell in next shell, ch 5, 5 d c in next shell, ch 5, d c shell in next shell, ch 5, 3 d c in last shell. Continue in established pattern having ½ d c group on each end until front measures same as back, cut yarn.
RIGHT FRONT: Work same as left front reversing all shaping.
FINISHING: Block each section slightly. Sew shoulder and side seams. EDGE: Attach yarn at lower corner of right front, working up side, * ch 3, s c on side of next row, repeat from * to shoulder seam, ch 3, s c in next large loop, ch 3, s c in same loop, ch 3, s c in base of next shell, ch 3, s c in next large loop, ch 3, s c in same loop, ch 3, s c in next shoulder seam, work down side to correspond to opposite side; work along lower edge skipping the space of 2 sts, join, cut yarn. Work edge around armholes in same manner.
TAM
With same hook as vest ch 88, work same as back for 8 rows. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, trc in same space, * 1 trc, ch 1, 1 trc (trc shell) in next shell, trc shell in center d c of next group, repeat from * across ending to correspond, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Work 1 s c in each shell and in space between each shell, ch 1, turn. NEXT 2 ROWS: Dec in 1st 2 sts (to dec: insert hook in st, pull loop through, insert in next st, pull loop through, yo and work off all loops at one time), * dec in next 2 sts, repeat from * across row, cut yarn leaving a length. Thread yarn into blunt needle, draw all sts at top tog, fasten securely; sew side seam. EDGE: Attach yarn at seam, work 1 s c in same space, then work 5 s c over each ch and 1 s c at base of each shell, do not join or turn this or following rounds, place a marker at beg of each round. NEXT 3 ROUNDS: 1 s c in each st, join at end of last round, cut yarn. BOW: Ch 40, sl st in each st, cut yarn. Tie in bow and attach to top of tam.
CROCHET PONCHO
as seen in color on page 5
Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED or DAWN “SAYELLE”® 3—4 oz. skeins Orange Plastic Crochet Hook Size I OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW. GAUGE: Each ring measures about 1¾ inch in diameter.
Ch 18, work 16 d c in 4th ch from hook, join in 3rd st of ch, ch 2, skip 7 sts of ch, d c in next ch, * ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, d c in next ch, repeat from * once, do not turn. 2nd ROW: Ch 11, 4 d c in 4th ch from hook, drop loop from hook, insert in center d c, pick up dropped loop and pull through, 4 d c in same space with 1st 4 d c, ch 7, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 4th d c from joining of 16 d c ring, pick up dropped loop and pull through, ch 11, work 16 d c in 4th ch from hook, join in ch 3, ch 2, yo twice, insert hook over same ch 11, pick up yarn and work off 2 loops, yo, insert hook over next ch 7, 23 pick up yarn and work off 2 loops, y o and work off remaining loops 2 at a time, ch 5, d c in space where sts cross at center, ch 2, sl st in top of last d c of incomplete ring, 8 d c in same space with 1st 8 d c to complete 16 d c ring, join in ch 3, ch 2, d c in end loop, do not turn. 3rd ROW: Ch 7, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 4th d c from joining, pick up dropped loop and pull through st, ch 11, 4 d c in 4th ch from hook, drop loop from hook, insert in center of ch 5 loop, pick up dropped loop, pull through, 4 d c in same space with 1st 4 d c, ch 7, drop loop from hook, insert in 4th d c from joining of next 16 d c ring, pick up dropped loop, pull through, ch 11, 16 d c in 4th ch from hook, join in ch 3, ch 2, y o twice, insert hook over same ch 11, work off 2 loops, y o, insert hook over ch 7 loop, work off 2 loops, y o, then work off remaining loops 2 at a time, ch 5, d c at cross of sts, ch 2, sl st in next d c of incomplete ring, 8 d c in space with 1st 8 d c to complete 16 d c ring, join in 3rd st of ch, ch 2, y o twice, * insert hook in next loop, work off 2 loops, y o, repeat from * once, work off remaining loops 2 at a time, ch 5, d c at cross of sts, do not turn. 4th ROW: Ch 11, 4 d c in 4th ch from hook, drop loop from hook, insert hook in center of ch 5 loop, pick up dropped loop, pull through, 4 d c in same space with 4 d c, ch 7, sl st 4th d c from joining of last 16 d c ring, ch 11, 4 d c in 4th ch from hook, drop loop from hook, insert hook in ch 5 loop, pick up dropped loop, pull through, 4 d c in same space with 4 d c, ch 7, sl st in 4th d c from joining of next 16 ring of 3rd row, ch 11, 16 d c in 4th ch from hook, join in 3rd st of ch, ch 2, and complete 2nd half of row to correspond to 3rd row ending same as 2nd row, do not turn. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows having 1 more 16 d c ring in each row until there are six—16 d c rings in row; this is the center of one section. NEXT ROW: Continue in same manner but complete last 16 d c ring over the ch 5 loop of previous row, work back to beg. This dec 1 ring at end of row. Continue dec 1 ring in each row until one 16 d c ring remains, cut yarn.
Work a 2nd section to correspond.
NECK EDGE: Working across top of both sections attach yarn and work 2 s c over each loop and d c along edge, join in 1st s c. 2nd ROUND: Ch 3, skip 1 s c, d c in next s c, * skip 1 s c, d c in next s c, repeat from * all around, join in 3rd st of ch. 3rd and 4th ROUNDS: Ch 3, 1 d c in each d c, join in 3rd st of ch. 5th ROUND: Sl st, ch 1 in each st, join, cut yarn.
CORD: Crochet a ch about 2 yds long. Lace cord through last d c round lacing under 2 d c and over 2 d c.
POMPONS: (Make 6) Wind yarn 50 times over a 3 inch cardboard, slip yarn off cardboard, tie at center, cut both ends and trim into shape. Attach 3 pompons at each end of cord.
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