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Gift Shopping with Crochet | Book No 191
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Gift Shopping with Crochet
Book 191
The Spool Cotton Company
Original Copyright 1942
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String Gloves, Knitting Bag, Jabat, Collar, Lapel Flower, Loop Trimmed Scuffs, Soft Handbag, Flowerettes Earrings, Butterflies, Bells Earrings, Buttons Earrings, Round Compact Cover, Square Compact Cover, Leaf Sachet, Square Sachet, Hanky Case, Long Shopping Bag, Carry All, Small Pincushion, Sewing Kit, Curtain Pulls, Round Shopping Bag, Carnation, Poppy, Large Pincushion, Daisy, Twin Beanies, Baby Bib, Childs Dress, Dolls Dress, Junior Foot Cozies, Jiffy Luncheon Set, Glass Jackets, Pineapple Basket, Pot Holder Trio, Sugar and Cream Potholders, Hot Plate Mats, Coat Hangers, Betsy Ross Flag, Bean Bag, Jiffy Ann Doll. 1942, 23 pages.
Your friends love to get handmade gifts . . . (shows you've taken time, trouble and thought!). It's so e-a-s-y to crochet, and so inexpensive! Here's a book chock full of darling gift ideas for dates all around the calendar . . . summer or winter, birthdays or anniversaries. . . . Remember, there's nothing more appreciated than a handmade gift! So relax and crochet today, for YOURSELF . . . for YOUR FRIENDS!
General Information
GAUGE ... Before starting your article, make a small sample of the stitch or motif. If your working tension is too tight or too loose, use a finer or coarser needle to obtain the correct gauge.
TO LAUNDER COTTON ARTICLES ... Before laundering, record all important measurements. Launder article in warm water, using a good neutral soap or soap flakes. Do not use bleaching solutions! Allow to dry thoroughly on a flat surÂface. Then block article, following BlockÂing Directions.
BLOCKING DIRECTIONS ... Using rust-proof pins, pin individual pieces right-side-down on Turkish towels. Press with a hot iron through a damp cloth. When thoroughly dry, remove pins.
STIFFENING BASKET ... Have ready straight pins, a large square of cardboard with a tall heavy glass turned upside down in the center of it. Then, in a pot large enough to hold crocheted pieces, mix ? cup of water with 1 cup of sugar. Boil for 2 minutes. Put pieces into mixÂture and boil for 2 more minutes, stirÂring continually to insure even distribuÂtion of syrup through pieces. Remove pieces. Pull basket over glass and pin points to cardboard. Let stand until almost dry but still flexible enough to mold into shape. Shape basket as in illusÂtration or as desired. Allow to dry thorÂoughly. Handle is stretched flat and dried. If desired, run a wire through handle before sewing to basket. Run ribÂbon through handle and sew rosette in place.
STARCHING ... Starch the article, pin out on a padded surface following original measurements and outline. Press through a dry cloth and remove pins when article is dry. The stiffness of the starched article is governed by individual taste. Following directions on packaged starch and experimenting will bring deÂsired results.
IMPORTANT ... Be sure to buy at one time sufficient material of the same dye lot to complete the article you wish to make, as it is impossible to avoid slight variations in color in different dye lots.
ABBREVIATIONS for CROCHET and KNITTING
| Chain | ch |
| Single Crochet | s c |
| Half Double Crochet | half d c |
| Double Crochet | d c |
| Treble | tr |
| Double Treble | d tr |
| Triple Treble | tr tr |
| Round | rnd |
| Slip Stitch | sl st |
| Block | bl |
| Space | sp |
| Picot | p |
| Stitch(es) | st(s) |
| Knit | k |
| Purl | p |
| Thread or Yarn Over | O |
| Together | tog. |
| Inclusive | incl. |
| Increase | inc. |
| Decrease | dec. |
| Pass sl st over k st | p.s.s.o. |
* (asterisk) . . . Repeat the instructions following the asterisk as many more times as specified, in addition to the original.
Repeat instructions in parentheses as many times as specified. For example: "(K 1, O, p 3) 4 times" means to make whatever is in parentheses 4 times in all. Also "(Ch 5, sc in next sc) 5 times" means to make all that is in parentheses 5 times in all.
Crochet Patterns
TOP FRILL ... Work along 1 long side of Center Band as follows: 1st row: * Ch 7, skip 1 row, sc in end of next row. Repeat from * across to end of long side (bottom). Work ch-7 loops in same way in every other st of starting chain across bottom. Work along 2nd long side to correspond, ending with ch 3, tr in end of last row. Turn. 2nd row: * Ch 8, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across 2 long sides and 1 short side, ending with ch 4, tr in last loop. Turn. 3rd row: * Ch 9, sc in next loop. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 4, d tr in last loop. Turn. (More)
COLLAR ... Make a chain 32 inches long. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across until row measures 29 inches. Ch 1, turn. Cut off remaining chain. 2nd row: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd row until band measures ½ inch. Fasten off. Measure off 9 inches at both ends of band, and mark each place with a pin. Attach thread at one pin and work frill as follows: (More)
TOP ... With Dark color, ch 67 to measure 6½ inches. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across (65 dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in each dc and in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 3 dc; dc in next dc leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop Dark, attach White and draw through 2 loops. * Then, holding Light along top of previous row make dc in next 4 dc (thus concealing Light). (More)
TOP ... With Dark color, ch 67 to measure 6½ inches. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across (65 dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in each dc and in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: Dc in 3 dc; dc in next dc leaving the last 2 loops on hook, drop Dark, attach White and draw through 2 loops. * Then, holding Light along top of previous row make dc in next 4 dc (thus concealing Light). (More)
1st rnd: Starting at center, ch 10 (to measure about 3 inches), 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across to within last ch, 3 sc in last ch. Now, working along opposite side of foundation ch, make sc in each ch across, ending with sc in same place where 1st 2 sc were made, sl st in front loop of 1st sc made. 2nd rnd: Ch 4, tr in front loop of each st around. Join with sl st in top st of ch-4. (More)
PLACE MAT (Make 4) ... Starting at long end, ch 69. 1st row: D tr in 6th ch from hook and the next 3 ch; * ch 5, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 5, skip 2 ch, d tr in next 5 ch (block). Repeat from * across (7 blocks and 6 lacets), ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Work sc in each ch-5 across with ch 7 between, ending with ch 7, sc in top st of turning ch. Ch 11, turn. (More)
VAMP ... Starting at toe with double thread, ch 12. 1st row: H dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (10 sts). Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Work in the front loop (not in the top of the h dc) of each st as follows: 2 sc in 1st st, sc in each st across, 2 sc in last st (12 sts). Ch 2, turn. There is a ch ridge on right side. 3rd row: 2 h dc in 1st st, h dc in each st across, 2 h dc in last st (14 sts). Ch 2, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately until there are on row 26 sts (28 sts, 30 sts). (More)
BOTTOM SOLE ... With dark color, ch 18 sts (20 sts, 22 sts) to measure 5" (5½", 6").
1st rnd: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (heel), sc in each of next 9 ch (10 ch, 11 ch) dc in each of next 6 ch (7 ch, 8 ch) make 5 dc in last ch (toe). Now workÂing along opposite side of foundation chain, make dc in each of next 6 ch (7 ch, 8 ch) sc in each of next 9 ch (10 ch, 11 ch). (More)
A-WINGS ... Starting at center ch 13 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 7 ch, h dc in next ch, in next ch make sc, ch 3 and sc; now workÂing along opposite side of foundaÂtion ch, work h dc in next ch, dc in 9 remaining ch across. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in each st to ch-3 loop at tip, in loop make 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc; dc in each remaining st across and in top st of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. (More)
PETALS ... Starting at center with White, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 9 sc in ring. Do not join. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st in 1st sc made. Now work petals as follows:
First Petal ... 1st row: Ch 1, 2 sc in same place as sl st, sc in next st. Ch 1, turn. 2nd to 5th rows incl: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn. Ch 3 (instead of 1) at end of 5th row. 6th row: Holding back the last loop of each dc on hook, make dc in next 2 sc, thread over and draw through all loops on hook. Fasten off. (More)
Starting at base of carnation, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 13 dc in ring. Join with sl st in top st of ch-3. 2nd and 3rd rnds: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join. 4th rnd: Ch 4, * dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join. 5th to 9th rnds incl: Ch 4, * dc in next sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. (More)
PETAL (Make 3) ... Starting at base, ch 4. 1st row: 12 dc in 4th ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: 2 sc in 1st dc, sc in each dc across, 2 sc in top st of turning ch. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: 2 dc in 1st sc, dc in each sc across, 3 dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. 4th to 7th rows incl: Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately 2 more times, increasing 5 dc evenly apart across center of row—to inc, make 2 dc in same place. Ch 1, turn. 8th row: Sc in next 3 sts, h dc in next st, dc in next st, tr in each st across, increasing 5 tr evenly—to inc, make 2 tr in same place—to last 5 sts. Work over last 5 sts to correspond with beginÂning. (More)
PETAL ... Starting at center, ch 25. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3, sc in same place as last sc; now working along opposite side of foundation ch, make sc in each ch across to last 3 sc, do not work in last 3 sc (this is tip of petal). Ch 5, turn. Hereafter work only in the back loop of each sc. (More)
FLOWER PETAL (Make 5) ... StartÂing at center, ch 9. 1st row: Sc in 5th ch from, hook (this is tip of petal) and in next 3 ch; in next ch make sc, ch 3 and sc. Now, working along opposite side of foundation ch, make sc in next 3 ch. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc to the ch-3, in ch-3 make sc, ch 3 and sc; sc in each sc to last sc. Ch 4, turn. (More)
BELL ... Starting at top, ch 2. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rnds. Hereafter work only in the back loop of each sc. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd and 4th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. 5th to 12th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around, increasing 3 sc in each rnd—to inc an sc, work 2 sc in same place. After 12th rnd is completed, sl st in next sc. Fasten off. (More)
Starting at center, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 10 sc in ring. Sl st in 1st sc made. 2nd rnd: Ch 4, 4 tr in same place as sl st, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 4th st of ch-4 and draw dropped loop through (pc st made); * ch 5, 5 tr in next sc, drop loop from hook, insert hook in ch preceding 1st tr of 5-tr group, and draw dropped loop through (another pc st made). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4; sl st in tip of 1st pc st made. (More)
Starting at center, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring. Sl st in 1st sc made. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, in same place as sl st make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; * dc in next 2 sc, in next sc make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in top of 1st ch-3. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next dc, * 3 sc in sp, make an sc behind next dc as follows: Insert hook in sp from back to front of work, pass hook over next dc and insert hook between next 2 dc from front to back of work, thread over and draw loop through, and finish as for an sc. (More)
LEAF (Make 2) ... Starting at center, ch 35. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3, sc in same place as last sc; now working along opposite side of foundation ch, make sc in each ch across to last 4 sc, do not work in last 4 sts (this end is tip of leaf). Ch 5, turn. Hereafter work only in the back loop of each sc. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across to the ch-3, in ch-3 loop make sc, ch 3 and sc (this end is base of leaf); sc in each sc across to last 4 sc. (More)
TOP ... Starting at center, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 5, (dc in ring, ch 2) 7 times. Sl st in 3rd st of ch-5 (8 sps). 2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, * ch 4, sc in 3rd ch from hook (a ch-3 p made), ch 2, ch-3 p, ch 1, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in 1st sc made. 3rd rnd: Sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in loop (between p's), ch 3, in same loop make 2 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc; * ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, in next loop make 3 dc, ch 5 and 3 dc. (More)
Starting at bottom of chart, ch 156 to measure 9 inches. 1st row: Tr in 5th ch from hook and in each ch across (153 tr, counting turning ch as 1 tr). Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Tr in 8 tr—2 bls over 2 bls; * (ch 1, skip 1 tr, tr in next tr) 4 times—2 shadow sps over 2 bls; tr in next 4 tr. Repeat from * 4 more times; 4 shadow sps, (1 bl, 2 shadow sps) 5 times; 2 bls. Ch 4, turn. (More)
FRONT ... With Dark, ch 66 to measÂure 6½ inches. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (65 sts). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in back loop of each st across (65 sts, counting turning ch as 1 dc). Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in front loop of each st across, sc in top st of turning ch (65 sts). Ch 3, turn. 4th row: Same as 2nd row. Drop Dark, attach Light, ch 1, turn. 5th row: Same as 3rd row. Fasten off Light. (More)
Starting at side edge with double thread, ch 158 to measure 24½ inches. 1st row: H dc in 3rd ch from hook, h dc in each ch across (156 sts). Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Insert hook in front loop of 1st st and pull loop through, * insert hook in front loop of next st and pull loop through, (thread over and draw through 2 loops) twice; ch 1 (a group st made). Insert hook in front loop of next st. Repeat from * across (78 group sts). Ch 1 more, turn. (More)
CORD HANDLE ... Cut 4 strands of Red each 2 yards long. Twist the strands tightly, then double the twisted strands and give them a second twist in the opposite direction. Make a loose knot at free end of cord to prevent raveling. Make another piece same as this, using White yarn. Undo the loose knots and tie these two ends together in a tight knot, making length half Red and half White. (More)
Starting at short end, ch 138 (17 sts to 2 inches) to measure 17 inches long. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across until there are 136 dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in 1st 2 dc, * ch 10, skip 4 dc, sc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 10, skip 4 dc, sc in last 2 dc. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in 1st 2 sc, * ch 5, 2 sc in next loop, ch 5, skip 1 sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 5, sc in last 2 sc. Ch 3, turn. (More)
1st rnd: Make 48 sc over bone ring. Join with sl st in 1st sc made. 2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc make 2 dc in same place as sl st, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made) ; * ch 5, skip 2 sc, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc make 3 dc in next sc and complete cluster as before. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in tip of 1st cluster (16 clusters). (More)
EARRINGS ... Ch 2. 1st rnd: 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rnds. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (21 sts). ConÂtinue thus, increasing 7 sts evenly on each rnd until surface of Âľ-inch button is covered. Work 2 rnds straight. Slip button inside this piece. Then dec 7 sts evenly on each rnd until opening is closed. (More)
1st rnd: Starting at center, ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in 1st sc made. Ch 1, turn. 2nd rnd: 3 sc in same st where sl st was made, * sc in back loop of next st, 3 sc in next st (working over both loops). Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in back loop of 1st 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. 3rd rnd: Working over both loops, make 3 sc in same st where sl st was made. (More)
TOP ... Starting at center, ch 2. 1st rnd: In 2nd ch from hook make sc, h dc and 15 dc. Do not join rnds. HereÂafter work only in the back loop of each st, work dc's around, increasing 12 dc in each rnd—to inc a dc, make 2 dc in 1 st—until there are 77 dc in rnd. Next 2 rnds: Dc in each dc around without increasing, ending with h dc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in next st. Fasten off. Lay this piece aside. (More)
Starting at center, ch 9, join with sl st into a ring. 1st rnd: Ch 5, (dc in ring, ch 2) 11 times; join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 (12 sps). 2nd rnd: * Ch 10, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around (12 loops). 3rd rnd: In next loop make sc, h dc, dc and 8 tr (this completes half of petal and brings work to center of loop), then ch 5, sc in 5th ch from hook (p made). Make 2 more p's, then ch 13, sc in 5th ch from hook (thus making a small ring), turn. * (Ch 5, sc in ring) 3 times (3 loops made); turn. (More)
BEANIE ... Starting at top with Red, ch 4. 1st rnd: 11 dc in 4th ch from hook (12 dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc). Join with sl st in top st of turning ch. 2nd rnd: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, 2 dc in each st around (24 sts). Join with sl st to top st of 1st ch made. Drop Red, attach White. 3rd rnd: Ch 3, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around (36 sts). Join. 4th rnd: Ch 3, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around (48 sts). Join. Drop White, attach Blue. (More)
Starting at neck edge, ch 96 (to measÂure about 10 inches). 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 14 ch, * 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 15 ch. ReÂpeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. HereÂafter pick up only back loop of each sc. 2nd row: * Sc in each sc to within center sc of 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. ReÂpeat the 2nd row until piece measures Âľ inch. Fasten off. Turn and work across 2 center sections only as follows. (More)
Starting at neck with No. 7 hook, ch 115 to measure 14½ inches. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across, ending row with ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in last ch (45 loops). Turn. 2nd row: Sl st in 1st loop, ch 5, dc in same loop (shell), * ch 1, skip next loop, make 11 d tr in next loop, ch 1, skip 1 loop, in next loop make dc, ch 2 and dc (shell). ReÂpeat from * across. Turn. (More)
Starting at neck with No. 7 hook, ch 65 to measure 9 inches. 1st row: 5 tr in 7th ch from hook, * skip 2 ch, in next ch make tr, ch 2 and tr, skip 2 ch, 5 tr in next ch. Repeat from * across, ending with skip 2 ch, tr in last ch. Ch 8, turn. 2nd row: * Holding back last loop of each tr on hook make tr in 5 tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster), ch 9, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 8. Repeat from * across, endÂing with cluster, ch 2, tr in top st of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (More)
HEAD ... Starting at top with main color and G hook, ch 22. 1st rnd: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Then working along opposite side of foundation chain, make sc in each ch across (42 sts around). Do not join rnds but work sc in each st around until piece measures 7 inches. Fasten off. (More)
Starting at center with Dark, ch 2. 1st rnd: In 2nd ch from hook make sc, h dc and 10 dc (12 sts). Do not join rnds. Drop Dark, attach Light in 1st sc. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in same st where thread was attached, 2 h dc in next h dc, 2 dc in each dc (24 sts). Drop Light, pick up Dark. 3rd rnd: * Dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around (36 sts). Drop Dark, pick up Light. (More)
Starting at center of base, ch 3. 1st rnd: 9 h dc in 3rd ch from hook. Sl st in top st of starting ch (10 sts, counting turning ch as 1 h dc). Hereafter work only in the back loop of each h dc. 2nd rnd: Ch 2 (to count as h dc), h dc in same place as sl st, 2 h dc in each st around (20 sts). Join with sl st in top st of 1st ch-2. 3rd to 7th rnds incl: Ch 2, h dc in each st around, increasing 10 h dc in each rnd—to inc a h dc, make 2 h dc in 1 st. Join. There should be 70 h dc in 7th rnd. (More)
Starting at center of base, ch 10, join with sl st to form a ring. 1st rnd: Ch 3, 23 dc in ring, join with sl st to top of ch-3. 2nd, 3rd and 4th rnds: Ch 3, work dc in each st around, increasing 12 dc in rnd. Join (60 dc in last rnd). 5th rnd: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join (20 2-dc groups). 6th rnd: Sl st to next sp, ch 3, in same sp make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. (More)
No. 9371-A ... Starting at narrow end with color, ch 17 (to measure 2 inches). 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Drop color, attach Ecru, ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in 1st sc, * make a long sc—to make a long sc, insert hook in base of next st 2 rows below and draw loop through to height of row in work and complete as for an sc; skip sc behind long sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. (More)
Starting at bottom, with Red make a ch 45 inches long (8 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch until row measures 34 inches. Cut off remaining ch. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in each dc. Ch 3, turn. Repeat 2nd row 5 more times, omitting turning ch-3 at end of 7th row. (This completes 1 stripe; stripe must measure 2 inches.) Fasten off. Attach White, ch 3 and work 7 rows. Fasten off. Attach Red and make another stripe. Now make a White stripe, a Red stripe and a White stripe. Fasten off. (More)
Knitting Patterns
Join, being careful not to twist sts, and work in ribbing of k 2, p 2, for 3 inches. Then work in pattern as follows: 1st and 2nd rnds: K around. 3rd rnd: * K 1, p 1. Repeat from * around. These 3 rnds constitute the pattern. Work in pattern until piece measures 4 inches in all. Next rnd: Work in pattern across 1st 12 sts of 1st needle, inc 2 sts in the next st—to inc 2 sts, k 1, p 1 and k 1 all into the one st—finish rnd. Work 1 rnd straight. (More)
Bag is worked with double thread throughout. Starting at top, using 1 strand of shaded and 1 strand of solid together, cast on 140 sts. 1st row: * Skip 1 st, k in the back of next st, then k in the front of the st which was skipped and allow both sts to slip off left-hand needle. Repeat from * across. 2nd row: P 1, * skip 1 st, purl the next st, then purl the st which was skipped, and allow both sts to slip off left-hand needle. (More)
