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J. & P. COATS METALLIC "KNIT-CRO-SHEEN," Art. A.64-M: 4 balls of No. M.126 Spanish Red and
COATS & CLARK'S O.N.T. COTTON RUG YARN, Art. C.204: 2 skeins of No. 206 Dk. Yellow.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.

GAUGE: 8 tr make 1 inch, 2 rows make 1 inch.

SIDE PIECE (Make 2) … Starting at lower edge with Spanish Red, ch 80 to measure 11½ inches. 1st row: Tr in 5th ch from hook, tr in each ch across. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Skip first tr, tr in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. Repeat 2nd row until piece measures 4½ inches. Dec 1 st at both ends of next 3 rows—to dec 1 st, work off 2 sts as 1 st. Dec 2 sts at both ends of next row. Break off.

GUSSET … Starting at lower edge, ch 40 to measure 5½ inches. Work as for side piece without decreasing until piece measures 19½ inches. Break off.

WEAVING ... 1st Weaving Row: Step 1: With right side facing and single strand of Dk. Yellow, weave over first tr, * under 2 tr, over 2 tr. Repeat from * across. Step 2: In same tr row, weave under first tr, * over 2 tr, under 2 tr. Repeat from * across. Step 3: Repeat Step 2. Step 4: Repeat Step 1. Repeat first Weaving Row until all tr rows are woven. (Be careful to keep continuity of pattern on decrease rows). With Spanish Red and right side facing, sc around side and top edges of both side pieces. Sc across long edges of gusset. Holding side pieces and gusset together and working through both thicknesses, sc around side and top edges with Spanish Red. With Spanish Red sc around lower edge. Join and break off.