Sparkling Cloche Pattern

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Materials for both hat and bag:

J. & P. COATS "KNIT-CRO-SHEEN" METALLIC, Art. A.64: 9 balls of No. M.1 White and 1 ball of No. M.126 Spanish Red, or any color combination of your choice.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 2/0 (double zero).
½ yard red felt for lining ... a cuff link for fastener ... 6 packages of Walco gold drop beads, Style No. 7368 and 2 packages of tiny gold beads, Style No. 7303.

Use thread double throughout.

GAUGE: 5 sc make 1 inch; 5 rnds make 1 inch.

CLOCHE ... Starting at center of crown, ch 2. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 3rd rnd: * 2 sc in next sc (1 sc increased), sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Sc in each sc, increas­ing 6 sc evenly on each rnd, until piece measures 6 inches in diameter, then work without increasing until piece measures 5½ inches from center of crown.

BRIM ... 1st rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. 2nd to 6th rnds incl: Sc in each sc around. At end of 6th rnd, sl st in next sc. Break off. 7th rnd: Using 3 strands of Spanish Red, attach thread to same place as sl st, sc in each sc around. Join and turn. Sl st in each sc around. Join and break off. Sew beads in place around Brim.

CORD ... Cut 10 strands of Red, each 2 yards long. Twist these strands tightly, then double and give them a twist in the opposite direction, knot free ends. Tie in place around Cloche and make a knot at each end.


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