Star Rug Book No. 106: Crocheted Rugs, by American Thread Company

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With Red ch 72, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, turn.

Repeat the 2nd row 53 times, then work a row of s c all around working 3 s c in each corner, join, cut yarn.

Cut 72 strands of White and 36 strands of Black long enough to leave 4 inches on each end for fringe. Thread 2 strands of White into a very large eyed tapestry needle, weave horizontally through 3rd row of d c’s weaving under 1st d c and over next d c, * under next d c and over next d c, repeat from * across row. Weave 2 more strands through same row of d c weaving over and under same sts (4 strands woven through 1 row). Weave 4 strands of Black through next row of d c in same manner reversing the over and under and weaving 2 strands at a time. Weave 4 strands of White through next row of d c weaving same as previous White row. This completes 1 stripe. * Skip 3 rows of d c, then weave a stripe same as before. Repeat from * 7 times.

VERTICAL STRIPES : Cut 16 strands of White and 8 strands of Black long enough to leave 4 inches on each end for fringe. Using 2 strands of yarn only for each stripe instead of 4 strands, weave yarn under all White sts and over all other sts weaving lengthwise, starting under the s c row at beginning and ending under s c row at end. Weave 2 strands of White through 2nd row of White woven sts from end. Weave 2 more strands of White through next row of White woven sts. * Skip 5 rows of woven White sts and weave 2 strands of Black through next row of White woven sts. Weave 2 strands of White through next row of White woven sts. Weave 2 strands of Black through next row of White woven sts. Skip 5 rows of White woven sts and weave 2 strands of White through each of the next 2 rows of White woven sts. Repeat from * once. Cut strands of Red 8 inches in length. Using 1 strand, double in half and knot through each st on each side where White or Black fringe does not occur. Tack long loops on right side at center if desired.

Dot Dot Dash

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With Black, ch 92, s c in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across row to within last 2 sts of ch, ch 1, skip 1 st, insert hook in last st, pull loop through, drop Black, pull Green through both loops on hook, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row : S c in ch 1 space, * ch 1, s c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * across row, ch 1, insert hook in last st, pull loop through, drop Green, pull White through both loops on hook, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row : S c in ch 1 space, * ch 1, s c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * across row, ch 1, insert hook in last st, pull loop through, drop White, pull Black through both loops on hook, ch 1, turn.

4th Row : S c in ch 1 space, * ch 1, s c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * across row, ch 1, insert hook in last st, pull loop through, drop Black, pull Green through both loops on hook, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows, until rug measures 40 inches, ending with the Black row, cut yarn.

FRINGE : Wind Black over a 7 inch cardboard, cut one end. Using 2 strands, double in half and loop through every other st across each short end.

Next Row : * Take 2 strands of 1 group of fringe and 2 strands of next group of fringe, knot together ½ inch from preceding row of knots, repeat from * across row. Repeat last row once.

SMALL RUG : With Black, ch 67 and work in same manner as large rug until work measures 27 inches ending with the Black row.

Young Modern

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With Evergreen, ch 84, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3, turn.

2nd Row: D c in next d c, * yarn over, insert hook from front to back and to front again around next d c, pull loop through, yarn over and complete the d c (front d c), front d c around next d c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, repeat from * across row, ending with d c in 3rd st of ch 3, drop Evergreen, do not turn.

3rd Row: * * Attach Orange in 3rd st of ch 3, s c in same space and 1 s c in each st, cut yarn, turn.

4th Row: Pick up Evergreen, ch 3, front d c around next d c of 2nd row below, * skip 2 s c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 s c, 1 front d c in each of the next 2 d c of 2nd row below, repeat from * across row, ending with last d c around end ch, ch 3, turn.

Repeat the last 3 rows for pattern, working 1 row Orange, 2 rows Evergreen, * 1 row Lt. Yellow, 2 rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, * 1 row Orange, two rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, * 1 row White, two rows Evergreen, repeat from * once. Repeat from * * 3 times. Continue in pattern working * 1 row Orange, 2 rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, * 1 row Lt. Yellow, 2 rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, * 1 row Orange, 2 rows Evergreen, repeat from * once, ch 2, turn last row.

Next Row: Insert hook from front to back and to front again around next d c, pull loop through, yarn over and complete the s c (front s c), * 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c, 1 front s c around each of the next 2 d c, repeat from * across row, cut yarn.

FRINGE: Wind Evergreen over a 1½ inch cardboard, cut one end. Using one strand, double in half and knot through each st across two short sides.

Biarritz

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With Brown ch 72, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn. Work firmly throughout.

3rd Row : S c in 1st s c, long s c in base of next s c, * s c in top of next s c, long s c in base of next s c, repeat from * across row, ending with s c in top of last s c, ch 1, turn.

4th Row : Long s c in 1st s c, * s c in top of next long s c, long s c in base of next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. The last 2 rows form the pattern. Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times.

Measure about 16 yds. of White for each of the 3 White blocks and roll each 16 yds. into a ball holding in position with a safety pin so it does not tangle. Measure about 16 yds. of Brown for each Brown stripe and roll into ball in same manner, continue working with original skeins for border stripe.

11th Row : S c in top of 1st long s c, long s c in base of next s c, * s c in top of next long s c, long s c in base of next s c, repeat from * once, s c in top of next long s c, insert hook in base of next s c, pull loop through, with White, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook, drop Brown to back of work (when changing color always complete last half of last st with next color in same manner as just given), with White 1 s c in each of the next 13 sts working in top of sts only, drop White to back of work, using a separate ball of Brown work * long s c in base of next s c, s c in top of next s c, repeat from * 3 times, drop Brown to back of work, with White and using a separate ball work 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 sts, drop White to back of work, using a separate ball of Brown work * s c in top of next long s c, long s c in base of next s c, repeat from * 3 times, drop Brown to back of work, with White and using a separate ball of yarn, work 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 sts, drop White to back of work, with Brown and using a separate ball of yarn, * long s c in base of next s c, s c in top of next s c, repeat from * 3 times (right side of work), ch 1, turn.

12th Row : * Keeping pattern uniform with Brown work in pattern across next 8 sts, drop Brown to front of work (wrong side), pick up White and work 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 s c, drop White to front of work, repeat from * twice, pick up Brown and work in pattern across last 8 sts, ch 1 to turn each row.

13th Row : * Keeping pattern uniform with Brown work in pattern across next 8 sts, drop Brown to back of work, pick up White, 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 s c, drop White to back of work, repeat from * twice, with Brown work in pattern across last 8 sts.

27th Row : With Brown work in pattern across 1st 8 sts, * cut White yarn in previous row leaving an end to work in securely, 1 s c in each of the next 13 s c, cut Brown yarn of previous row leaving an end to work in securely, work in pattern across next 8 sts, repeat from * twice.

28th Row : With Brown work in pattern across 1st 8 sts, * 1 s c in top of each of the next 13 s c, pattern over next 8 sts, repeat from * twice.

With Brown embroider design in cross sts in center of each White block working according to chart and starting the 1st 2 cross sts in the 6th and 7th st of 6th row of each White block.

The New Granny

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MOTIF : With Lt. Yellow ch 4, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 2 d c in ring, * ch 1, 3 d c in ring, repeat from * twice, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch, cut yarn.

2nd Row : Attach Dk. Red in ch 1 loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, ch 1, 3 d c in same loop, * 3 d c, ch 1, 3 d c (shell) in next loop, repeat from * twice, join in 3rd st of ch, cut yarn.

3rd Row : Attach Gray in corner loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, ch 1, 3 d c in same loop, * skip 3 d c of same shell, 3 d c in next space, shell in next corner loop, repeat from * twice, skip 3 d c of same shell, 3 d c in next space, join in 3rd st of ch, cut yarn.

4th Row : Attach Brown in corner loop, ch 3, 2 d c in same loop, ch 1, 3 d c in same loop, * skip 3 d c of same shell, 3 d c in next space, skip 3 d c, 3 d c in next space, shell in next corner loop, repeat from * twice, skip 3 d c of same shell, 3 d c in next space, skip 3 d c, 3 d c in next space, join in 3rd st of ch, cut yarn.

5th Row : With Lt. Yellow, work 1 s c in each st and 2 s c, ch 2, 2 s c in each corner loop.

6th Row : With Gray, work same as 5th row. Sew motifs together as illustrated.

BORDER : With Gray, work a row of s c all around, working 1 s c in each s c and 3 s c in each corner loop, join. Work 1 more row in same manner, working 3 s c in center st of each corner, join, cut yarn.

Provincial

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With Green ch 113, d c in 7th st from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, d c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 4 to turn all rows.

2nd Row : D c in next d c, * ch 1, d c in next d c, repeat from * across row ending with ch 1, skip 1 st, d c in next st (when changing color, always complete last half of st with next color), cut Green.

3rd Row : Attach Rust and work same as 2nd row. Continue working in same manner, work 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 2 rows Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 2 rows Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 2 rows Yellow (center of rug), then starting with the Green row, work backwards to the 1st row, cut yarn.

The pattern is darned in using 3 strands of yarn through each mesh lengthwise, working over 1 mesh and under next mesh allowing 10 inches of yarn at each end for fringe. Reverse the over and under of every other row of meshes. Starting at end weave 1st 2 rows Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 2 rows Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 1 row Green, 2 rows Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Rust, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Green, 1 row Yellow, 1 row Rust, 2 rows Yellow (center). Then starting with 1 row Rust working backward work back to the 1st row.

FRINGE : Knot 1st 2 strands together, * knot next 3 strands together, repeat from * across row knotting last 4 strands together. Work opposite side in same manner. Trim evenly.

Happy the Clown

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With Blue ch 61, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

FRINGE : Wind yarn over a 7 inch cardboard, cut one end. Using 2 strands, double in half and loop through every other st across short sides and every other row across long sides.

Next Row : * Take 2 strands of one group of fringe and 2 strands of next group of fringe, knot together ½ inch from preceding row of knots, repeat from * all around.

POMPONS : Wind Red over a 1¾ inch cardboard 25 times, tie one end, remove from cardboard and cut opposite end. Work 2 more Red and 3 Yellow pompons in same manner. Sew Red pompons on front of suit as illustrated for buttons. Sew a Yellow pompon on each shoe and one at tip of feather on hat.

Country Home

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With Dk. Green ch 10, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 23 d c in ring, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Round : Ch 3, d c in same space, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, 2 d c in next d c, * ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch (6 d c sections), cut yarn.

3rd Round : Attach Black in same space, ch 3, d c in same space, 1 d c in each of the next 4 d c, 2 d c in next d c, * ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, 1 d c in each of the next 4 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * all around, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch, cut Black. Repeat the 3rd round for entire rug having 2 more d c in each d c section in each round, working next 2 rounds Cerise, 1 round Black, 2 rounds Turquoise, 1 round Lt. Yellow, 1 round Black, 1 round Chartreuse, 1 round Red, 1 round Lt. Yellow, * 1 round National Blue, 1 round Black, repeat from * once, 1 round Chartreuse, cut yarn.

FRINGE : Wind Chartreuse over a 4 inch cardboard. Cut one end. Using 1 strand for each fringe double in half and knot through each st all around.

Cliff Dweller

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LARGE RUG —26 x 50 inches without fringe.

8 skeins Gray.

8 skeins Red or Dk. Red.

4 skeins Cream.

SMALL RUG —16 x 26 inches without fringe.

4 skeins Gray.

3 skeins Red or Dk. Red.

2 skeins Cream.

Aluminum crochet hook size H.

SMALL RUG : With Gray ch 72, insert hook in 4th st from hook, pull loop through, yarn over, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, * skip 1 st of ch, insert hook in next st, pull loop through, yarn over, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, repeat from * across ch, cut yarn (35 patterns). Attach Cream (when changing color always complete last half of last st made with next color), turn.

2nd Row : Ch 2, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, * insert hook in next st (inserting hook through loose part of st also), pull loop through, yarn over, insert hook in same space, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time (pattern), repeat from * across row, cut yarn, turn.

3rd Row : With Gray, ch 2 (always start every row with ch 2), work 1 pattern st in each of the next 4 sts, drop Gray, with Dk. Red, working over Gray, work in pattern across the next 7 sts, drop Dk. Red, pick up Gray and work in pattern across remainder of row. Continue working back and forth according to chart.

FRINGE : Wind Gray over a 3½ inch cardboard. Cut one end. Double 2 lengths in half, loop through 1st st also inserting yarn through loose part of st, draw ends through loop tightly. Repeat in each st across each short end.

LARGE RUG : With Gray, ch 110 and work in same manner as small rug, working according to chart. Finish rug in same manner.

Regimental Stripes

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With National Blue ch 96, yarn over hook, insert in 4th st from hook and pull loop through, yarn over hook, skip 1 st of ch, insert hook in next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, ch 1 (the ch 1 is termed the eye of st), * yarn over hook, insert in same space with last st, pull loop through, yarn over hook, skip 1 st of ch, insert hook in next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all 5 loops at one time, ch 1 (pattern), repeat from * across row then ch 1 more to turn.

2nd Row : Yarn over hook, skip the eye of st just made, insert hook in next st of same pattern, pull loop through, yarn over hook, insert in eye of next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all 5 loops at one time, ch 1, * yarn over hook, insert in eye of same st, pull loop through, yarn over hook, insert in eye of next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all 5 loops at one time, ch 1, repeat from * across row inserting hook in 2nd st of end ch to complete last pattern, ch 1, then ch 1 more to turn. All rows are worked same as 2nd row for entire rug. Work 4 more rows National Blue but work to within last pattern of last row, yarn over, insert in eye of same st, pull loop through, yarn over, insert in 2nd st of end ch, pull loop through, with Black pull through all 5 loops on hook at one time, ch 1, then ch 1 more to turn.

Work 1 row of pattern in Black. When changing color always complete last pattern in next color. Then work 2 rows Lt. Yellow, 1 row Black, 2 rows Dk. Green, 1 row Black, 2 rows Red, 1 row Black, 8 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Lt. Yellow, 1 row Black, 4 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Green, 1 row Black, 4 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Red, 1 row Black, 4 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Green, 1 row Black, 4 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Lt. Yellow, 1 row Black, 8 rows National Blue, 1 row Black, 2 rows Red, 1 row Black, 2 rows Green, 1 row Black, 2 rows Lt. Yellow, 1 row Black, 6 rows National Blue, cut yarn.

FRINGE : Wind National Blue over a 4½ inch cardboard, cut one end. Using 2 strands, double in half and knot through every other st across each short end.

Round and Round

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With Dk. Green ch 31, 2 loop sts in 2nd st from hook (loop st: wind yarn over index finger, insert hook in st, draw yarn through pulling yarn from under index finger, drop loop from finger letting loop fall to right side of work and complete s c), 1 loop st in each of the next 28 sts of ch, 3 loop sts in end st, working on opposite side of ch, work 1 loop st in each of the 28 sts, 1 loop st in same space with 1st 2 loop sts, join, ch 1, turn.

2nd Round : 2 s c in each of the 3 loop sts at each end and 1 s c in each of the 28 loop sts on each side, join, ch 1, turn.

3rd Round : Skip the sl st and work 2 loop sts in each of the next 2 s c, 1 loop st in each of the next 28 s c, 2 loop sts in each of the next 6 s c, 1 loop st in each of the next 28 s c, 2 loop sts in each of the last 4 s c, join, ch 1, turn.

5th Round : 1 loop st in each of the 34 s c on each side and 2 loop sts in each of the 6 sts at each end, join, cut yarn, turn.

6th Round : Place a marker between the 2 center sts at end, attach Leaf Green in 8th st to right of center, s c in same space, 2 s c in next st, * 1 s c in next st, 2 s c in next st, repeat from * 6 times, 1 s c in each of the next 30 sts, 2 s c in next st, * 1 s c in next st, 2 s c in next st, repeat from * 6 times, 1 s c in each remaining st, join, ch 1, turn.

9th Round : 1 loop st in each st on sides increasing 6 loop sts evenly spaced at each end (120 loop sts), cut yarn.

10th Round : Attach Evergreen and work 1 s c in each loop st on sides increasing in every other loop st of the 24 loop sts at each end (144 s c).

11th Round : * With Evergreen, 1 loop st in each of the next 8 s c, with White 1 loop st in each of the next 8 s c (when changing color always complete last half of last st with next color and always carry yarn not being used in front of work), repeat from * all around, drop White.

13th Round : Carry White in front of work and with Evergreen work 1 loop st in each of the next 4 s c, * with White 1 loop st in each of the next 8 s c, with Evergreen 1 loop st in each of the next 8 s c, repeat from * 7 times, with White 1 loop st in each of the next 8 s c, with Evergreen 1 loop st in each of the next 4 s c, drop White.

15th Round : * With White, and working same as 11th round, work 1 loop st in each of the next 8 s c, with Evergreen 1 loop st in each of the next 8 s c, repeat from * all around, cut White.

16th Round : With Evergreen, work 1 s c in each loop st on sides increasing in every 3rd st of the 24 sts at each end (8 sts increased at each end), cut yarn.

17th Round : Attach Leaf Green and work 1 loop st in each s c on sides increasing 10 loop sts evenly spaced at each end.

20th Round : 1 s c in each loop st on sides increasing 1 s c in every 4th st 12 times around each end (24 sts increased in round), cut yarn.

22nd Round : 1 s c in each loop st. Repeat the last 2 rounds twice, cut yarn.

29th Round : 1 loop st in each s c on sides increasing 1 loop st in every 5th st 12 times around each end (24 sts increased in round), cut yarn.

30th Round : Attach Evergreen and work 1 s c in each s c on sides increasing 1 s c in every 6th st 12 times around each end (272 sts).

38th Round : 1 s c in each s c on sides increasing in every 6th st of the 90 sts around each end.

40th Round : Attach Dk. Green in any st on side and work 1 s c in each st on sides increasing every 10th st of the 90 sts around each end.

42nd Round : 1 s c in each loop st. Repeat the last 2 rounds once, then repeat the 41st round once.

Day and Night

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With Black, ch 82, s c in 2nd st from hook, ch 2, 2 d c in same space, * skip 3 sts of ch, s c in next st, ch 2, 2 d c in same space (shell), repeat from * across ch ending with s c in last st of ch (20 shells), cut yarn, turn.

2nd Row : Attach White in 1st s c, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, * s c in next s c, ch 2, 2 d c in same space (shell), repeat from * across row ending with s c in last st of ch 3, cut yarn, turn.

3rd Row : Attach Black in 1st s c and work same as 2nd row. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until rug measures 40 inches, cut yarn.

Pinwheel

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With Black ch 4, join to form a ring, ch 3, 7 d c in ring, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Round : Ch 5, s d c in next d c, (s d c: yarn over hook, insert in st, pull loop through, yarn over and pull through all loops at one time), * ch 3, s d c in next d c, repeat from * 5 times, ch 3.

3rd Round : S c in 2nd st of ch 5, 2 s c in next loop, * ch 2, s c in next s d c, 2 s c in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, do not join rounds.

4th Round : * Ch 2, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next loop, repeat from * 7 times.

5th Round : * Ch 2, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 2 s c in next loop, repeat from * 7 times.

6th Round : * Ch 2, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 4 s c, 2 s c in next loop, repeat from * 7 times.

7th Round : * Ch 2, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each s c, 2 s c in next loop, repeat from * 7 times. Repeat the last round always having 1 more s c in each s c section until there are 15 s c in each section.

16th Round : Ch 2, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, decrease in next 2 sts (to decrease: * insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * once, yarn over and work off all loops at one time), 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, 2 s c in next loop, repeat from beginning all around.

17th and 18th Rounds : * Ch 2, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each s c, 2 s c in next loop, repeat from * all around. Repeat the last 3 rounds 4 times always decreasing in center of each s c section every 3rd round.

31st and 32nd Rounds : Same as 17th and 18th rounds. Work 4 more rounds in same manner working 1 round Red, 1 round Dk. Green, 1 round Lt. Yellow, 1 round National Blue (when changing color always complete last half of last stitch with next color then work the ch 2 in new color). Cut 4 strands each of Dk. Green, Lt. Yellow, Red and National Blue about 54 inches long. * Using 2 strands Blue, lace through 1 swirl of the ch 2 loops leaving about 5 inches free at outer edge. Lace over one round and under next round to center of rug, insert needle in center of rug and lace back to outside edge reversing the over and unders. Tie the 2 ends together for fringe. With Dk. Green lace through next swirl of ch 2 loops lacing in same manner. Repeat in each swirl of ch 2 loops working next swirl in Red, next in Yellow, repeat from * once.

FRINGE : Wind all colors over a 4¼ inch cardboard. Cut one end. Using 2 strands of same color, knot through every other st around entire rug skipping the fringe at end of each swirl.

Contemporary

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1ST SQUARE : Ch 34, 1 s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch (33 s c), ch 1, turn.

2nd Row : 1 double loop st in each s c (double loop st: wind yarn over index finger twice, insert hook in st, draw yarn through pulling yarn from under index finger, drop loops from finger letting loops fall to right side of work and complete s c), ch 1, turn.

10th Row : 1 double loop st in each of the 1st 8 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 17 s c, 1 double loop st in each of the next 8 s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows once.

14th Row : 1 double loop st in each of the 1st 8 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 s c, 1 double loop st in each of the next 7 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 s c, 1 double loop st in each of the next 8 s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times.

26th Row : 1 double loop st in each s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times, ch 1, turn.

2ND SQUARE : Ch 34, 1 s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

9th Row : 1 s c in each of the 1st 8 s c, 1 double loop st in each of the next 17 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 8 s c, ch 1, turn.

15th Row : 1 s c in each of the 1st 8 s c, 1 double loop st in each of the next 5 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 7 s c, 1 double loop st in each of the next 5 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 8 s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows twice.

21st Row : 1 s c in each of the first 8 sts, 1 double loop st in each of the next 17 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 8 sts, ch 1, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows twice.

Next 8 Rows : 1 s c in each st, ch 1 to turn each row, cut yarn. Work 6 more squares in same manner.

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PUNCH NEEDLE RUG —By this method, the yarn is threaded in a special hooking needle. The needle is then punched through the rug foundation from the wrong side in accordance with the color pattern indicated by the stamped design.

HOOKED RUG —With another method of hooking, the yarn is held underneath the frame with one hand and pulled up to the desired height (usually about ½ inch) with a hook held in the other hand.

Aunt Lydia’s
Punch Needle or Hooked Rug Foundations

No. 650 ... Poppy

No. 651 ... Old-Fashioned Floral

No. 652 ... Colonial

No. 653 ... Colonial Rose

No. 654 ... Colonial Scroll

No. 655 ... Colonial Floral

No. 656 ... Morning Glory

No. 657 ... Clematis

No. 658 ... Carnation

Santa Fé Modern

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“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235

With Green ch 22, 3 s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 19 sts of ch, 3 s c in next st, working on other side of ch, work 1 s c in each of the next 19 sts, do not join this or the following rows. Place a marker at beginning of each row.

2nd Row : 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next s c (s d c: yarn over hook, insert in st, pull through, yarn over and pull through all loops at one time), s c in next s c, 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 19 s c, 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next s c, 1 s c in next s c, 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 19 s c.

3rd Row : S c in next s c, 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 21 s c, 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 20 s c.

Next 9 Rows : Work 1 s c in each s c and 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in center st at each corner in each row, sl st in next st to even row pulling st tightly.

13th Row : Attach Lt. Yellow in center st at any corner and work 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in same space, 1 s c in each s c all around working 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in center st at each remaining corner, join in 1st s c.

14th Row : Sl st in next st (corner st), ch 1, 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in same space, then work 1 s c in each s c, working 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in center st at each corner, join, cut Yellow.

15th, 16th and 17th Rows : Same as 13th row working 1 row Dk. Green, 1 row Brown, 1 row Dk. Green, cut yarn.

Next 3 Rows : Attach Brown and work even in s c working 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in center st at each corner in each row, cut yarn. This should measure 12½ × 18¼ inches. Block carefully before starting next row.

23rd Row : Working across short side, attach Yellow in center st at corner and work 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in same space, ** keeping the loops of last s c on hook, with Brown, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (always carry color not used underneath and when changing color always complete last half of st with next color), skip 1 s c, * with Brown and working over Yellow, s c in next s c always working in center of s c of previous row by inserting hook between the 2 upright bars of st, with Yellow and working over Brown 1 s c in each of the next 9 s c (always insert hook in center of each st), repeat from * 3 times, with Brown s c in next s c, skip 1 s c, with Yellow 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next st (corner), * with Brown s c in next s c, with Yellow 1 s c in each of the next 9 s c, repeat from * 5 times, with Brown s c in next s c, with Yellow 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in next st, repeat from ** once but omitting the 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in corner st, join in 1st s c.

24th Row : Sl st into corner and with Yellow work 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in same space, * with Brown 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, with Yellow 1 s c in each of the next 7 s c, repeat from * all around always working 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in center st at corner in Yellow, join each row.

Next 3 Rows : Same as last row but having 1 more st on each side of each Brown triangle and 1 st less on each side of each Yellow point in each row, cut Yellow.

28th Row : Working in same manner with Brown 1 s c in each s c working 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in each corner, cut Brown.

29th and 30th Rows : Attach Lt. Yellow in corner st and work same as 13th and 14th rows working through top of sts for remainder of rug.

36th Row : Attach Green in center st at corner and work 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in same space, 1 s c in each s c all around working 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in center st at each corner, join.

Next 6 Rows : 1 s c in each s c working 1 s c, 1 s d c, 1 s c in center st at each corner, join, cut yarn.

FRINGE : Wind all colors over a 4 inch cardboard. Cut one end. Using 1 strand for each fringe, double in half and knot through each st all around having 1 strand Dk. Green through each of the 1st 2 sts, 1 strand Brown through each of the next 2 sts, 1 strand Lt. Yellow through each of the next 2 sts, repeat in same manner all around.

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ch	Chain
s c	Single Crochet
s d c	Short Double Crochet
d c	Double Crochet
tr c	Treble Crochet
d tr c	Double Treble Crochet
tr tr c	Treble Treble Crochet
sl st	Slip Stitch
st	Stitch
sts	Stitches

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Crocheted Rugs

CROCHETED
RUGS

Home Sweet Home

Dot Dot Dash

Young Modern

Biarritz

The New Granny

Provincial

Happy the Clown

Country Home

Cliff Dweller

Regimental Stripes

Round and Round

Day and Night

Pinwheel

Contemporary

Have you ever tried

Aunt Lydia’s
Punch Needle or Hooked Rug Foundations

Santa Fé Modern

Transcriber’s Notes

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The Project Gutenberg eBook of Crocheted Rugs

CROCHETED RUGS

Home Sweet Home

Dot Dot Dash

Young Modern

Biarritz

The New Granny

Provincial

Happy the Clown

Country Home

Cliff Dweller

Regimental Stripes

Round and Round

Day and Night

Pinwheel

Contemporary

Have you ever tried

Aunt Lydia’s Punch Needle or Hooked Rug Foundations

Santa Fé Modern

Transcriber’s Notes

THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE

CROCHETED
RUGS

Aunt Lydia’s
Punch Needle or Hooked Rug Foundations