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Star Book No. 117
The American Thread Company
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Over thirty patterns to knit and crochet - hats, bags, scarves, collars and sweaters. Something for everyone! Each pattern includes photo and easy to follow instructions.


CROCHET ABREVIATIONS:

ch - Chain
s c - Single Crochet
s d c - Short Double Crochet
dc - 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

*(Asterisk) This symbol indicates that the instructions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times plus the original.

**Are used in the same way.

KNITTING ABREVIATIONS:

K - Knit
P - Purl
St - Stitch
Sts - Stitches
Sl st - Slip Stitch
Tog - Together
Y O - Yarn Over
P.S.S.O. - Pass slip stitch over knit stitch

Crochet Patterns

The Star Spangled Bag

Using a double strand of thread and No. 2 hook, ch 2, 8 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at beginning of each round.

2nd Round: 2 s c in each s c.

3rd and 4th Rounds: Working in s c, increase in every other s c in each round. Work 1 round even.

6th Round: Increase in every 3rd s c. Work 1 round even. Repeat the last 2 rounds. (More)


The Star Spangled Bonnet

Starting at front of hat with single strand of thread and No. 5 hook ch 90 (about 13 ½ inches), s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row: S c in 1st s c, d c in same space (an increase), s c in next s c, * d c in next s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row working 1 d c, 1 s c in last st (an increase), ch 1, turn.

3rd Row: D c in 1st s c, * s c in next d c, d c in next s c (pattern), repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. (More)


The Black and Gold Beanie

Ch 2, 8 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join rounds, place a marker at beginning of each round.

2nd Round: 2 s c in each s c.

3rd Round: * 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around. Work 1 round even. Repeat the last 2 rounds once.

7th Round: Working in s c increase in every 3rd s c. Work 1 round even. (More)


The Black and Gold Bag

Ch 20 to measure about 6 inches, 3 s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 17 sts of ch, 3 s c in last st, working on opposite side of ch, work 1 s c in each of the next 17 sts, do not join this or the following rounds, place a marker at beginning of each round.

2nd Round: 2 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 17 s c, 2 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 17 s c.

3rd Round: * S c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * twice, 1 s c in each of the next 18 s c, * 2 s c in next s c, 1 s c in next s c, repeat from * twice, 1 s c in each remaining st. (More)


The Yellow Bonnet

Ch 2, 8 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round.

2nd Round: 2 s c in each s c.

3rd Round: * 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around.

4th Round: Working in s c increase in every 3rd st. (More)


The Black and White Tam

With White ch 2, 8 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join.

2nd Round: 2 s c in each s c, sl st in next st.

3rd Round: Pull up a ⅝ inch loop on hook, yarn over and pull through loop, insert hook under single thread, pull loop through, yarn over and pull through both loops, long d c in same space (long d c: yarn over hook, insert in st, yarn over and pull loop up about ⅝ inch, yarn over and pull through loops, yarn over and pull through last 2 loops), * 2 long d c in next st, repeat from * all around, join in 1st st. (More)


The Black and White Bag

With White ch 40 to measure about 11 inches, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.

2nd Row: 1 s c in each s c. Repeat last row 72 times, cut yarn. Section should measure about 18 inches from beginning, turn.

Next Row: Attach White in 19th st of last row, 5 s c in next s c, sl st in next st, cut yarn, turn.

Next Row: Attach White in 15th st of last s c row, 3 long d c in each s c of the 5 s c group, skip 3 s c, sl st in next s c, cut yarn, turn. (More)


Queenie Beanie

With Black, ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 17 d c in ring, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Round: Ch 3 (counts as 1 d c), * 2 d c in next d c, 1 d c in next d c, repeat from * all around ending with 2 d c in last st, join in 3rd st of ch.

3rd Round: Work in same manner as 2nd round but ending with 1 d c in last st, join in 3rd st of ch.

4th Round: Ch 3, * 2 d c in next d c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, repeat from * all around, join in 3rd st of ch. (More)


String Beanie

With Blue ch 6, join to form a ring, ch 3 and work 9 d c in ring, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round.

2nd Round: Working in s c, increase 2 s c evenly spaced.

3rd Round: 2 s c in each s c.

4th Round: * 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around. (More)


The Lacy Cloche

Hat is worked with double strand of thread.

Ch 5, d c in 5th st from hook, * ch 1, d c in same space, repeat from * 5 times, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Round: Ch 3, d c in same space, * ch 2, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.

3rd Round: Ch 3, s c in next d c, * ch 3, s c in next d c, ch 3, s c in next d c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, join. (More)


Everywoman's Cloche

Ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, join in 1st s c.

2nd Round: Ch 3, d c in same space, * ch 1, 2 d c in next s c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch.

3rd Round: * Ch 3, s c in next d c, repeat from * all around ending with sl st in joining (12 loops).

4th Round: Sl st into loop, ch 3, d c in same space, * ch 1, 2 d c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch. (More)


Blue Bandeau

1st SECTION: Attach thread over a bone ring, ch 2 and work 39 d c over ring, join in 2nd st of ch, ch 3.

2nd Row: Working in back loop of sts only, 1 d c in each of the next 12 sts, ch 3, turn.

3rd Row: Working in both loops of sts, s c in next st, * ch 3, s c in next st, repeat from * across row (12 loops), cut thread.

2nd SECTION: Work 1st 3 rows of 1st section, ch 2 at end of last row, turn (do not cut thread). (More)


Knot Stitch Cap with Scarf

Ch 38 (chain should measure about 8 inches), s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, turn.

2nd Row: Work a double knot st (single knot st: * draw up a ⅜ inch loop on hook, yarn over and pull through loop, s c over single loop of st, repeat from * once for double knot st), skip 2 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from beginning across row, turn.

3rd Row: Work 3 single knot sts, s c in center s c of next double knot st, * work a double knot st, s c in center s c of next double knot st, repeat from * across row, ending with s c in 1st s c of 3 single knot st group, turn. (More)


The Reversible Cloche

Hat is worked loosely and all the s c are pulled up about ½ inch.

With Gray, ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at beginning of each round.

2nd Round: S c in next s c, * ch 1, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around.

3rd Round: * Ch 1, 1 s c, ch 1, 1 s c in next ch 1 space (an increase), ch 1, s c in next ch 1 space (pattern), repeat from * twice. (More)


The Shortie Cape

Ch 59, 1 d c in 5th st from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, d c in next st, repeat from * 26 times, ch 4, turn. Each d c should measure about 1 inch in height.

2nd Row: Working in front loop of sts throughout, * work 2 d c in next ch 1 space, ch 1, repeat from * 26 times, ending with d c in 4th st of end ch, ch 4, turn.

3rd Row: 1 d c in next ch 1 space, * ch 1, skip 2 dc, 2 d c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * across row ending with ch 1, 2 d c in 4th st of end ch, ch 4, turn.

4th Row: 3 d c in next ch 1 space, * ch 1, skip 2 d c, 3 d c in next ch 1 space, repeat from * across row ending with ch 1, 1 d c in 4th st of end ch, ch 4, turn. (More)


Irish Crocheted Collar

Rose: Ch 7, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 12 s c in ring, join in 1st s c

2nd Row: Ch 5, skip 1 s c, sl st in next s c, repeat from beginning all around.

3rd Row: Over each loop work 1 s c, 5 d c, 1 s c, join.

4th Row: Ch 6, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from beginning all around. (More)


Motif Collar

Each motif measures about 2 ¼ inches in diameter. 31 motifs are required for collar.

Motif: Ch 9, join to form a ring, ch 4, d c in ring, * ch 1, d c in ring, repeat from * 9 times, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Round: Ch 1, s c in same space, * 2 s c in next ch 1 space, s c in next d c, repeat from * 10 times, 2 s c in next ch 1 space, join.

3rd Round: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr c), 1 tr c in each of the next 3 s c, * ch 6, 1 tr c in each of the next 4 s c, repeat from * 7 times, ch 6, join in 4th st of ch. (More)


The Hairpin Lace Pirate

HAIRPIN LACE: Make a loop at end of yarn, insert 1 prong of hairpin staple in loop, wind yarn around right prong of hairpin staple, yarn over hook and draw through loop keeping loop at center of staple, drop loop from hook, turn staple ½ turn to the left, pick up the dropped loop at center and insert hook through top part of loop on left hand prong, pull loop through (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops completing a single crochet, repeat from * until there are 64 loops on each side of staple, cut yarn. Work another strip of hairpin lace in same manner. (More)


The Blossom Bag

Starting at bottom of bag, ch 28, and work 3 s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each st of ch, working 3 s c in last st, working across opposite side of chain work 1 s c in each st, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at beginning of each round.

2nd Round: 2 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 25 s c, 2 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 1 s c in each remaining s c.

3rd to 9th Round: 1 s c in each s c on sides increasing 3 s c evenly spaced around each end in each round. (More)


The Blossom Hat

Starting at center of crown, ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round.

2nd Round: 2 s c in each s c.

3rd Round: * 2 s c in next s c, 1 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around.

4th Round: Increase 6 sts evenly spaced all around but not directly over increases of previous round. Repeat the last round 15 times. Piece should measure 5 ¾ inches in diameter. Work even until hat measures 5 ¾ inches from center. (More)


Young One's Delight Hat

With Silver Spangle or White ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at beginning of each round.

2nd Round: 2 s c in each s c.

3rd Round: * 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around.

4th Round: * 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around. (More)


Young One's Delight Bag

With Silver Spangle or White work 1st 4 rounds same as hat.

5th Round: Working in s c increase in every 3rd st (32 s c).

6th and 7th Rounds: Increase in every 4th s c in each round (50 s c). Work 1 round even.

9th Round: Increase in every 5th st. Work 1 round even. (More)


The Jeweled Collar

Collar is worked with a double strand of yarn or thread throughout.

Ch 78, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn (14 ½ inches).

2nd Row: 1 s c in each of the next 8 sts, 2 s c in next s c, * 1 s c in each of the next 11 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * 4 times, 1 s c in each remaining s c, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row: Work even in s c, ch 1, turn. (More)


The Star Fast Flatterer Hat

Starting at lower edge ch 114, join to form a ring being careful not to twist ch, ch 3 and work 1 d c in each st of ch (114 d c counting the ch 3 as 1 d c), join in 3rd st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row: Working in s c and in front loop of sts only, decrease 1 s c at beginning and end of row (to decrease: insert hook in 1st st, pull loop through, insert in next st, pull loop through, thread over and work off all loops at one time), join in 1st s c, ch 3, turn. (More)


The Star Fast Flatterer Bag

Ch 62, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3, turn.

2nd Row: Working through front loop of sts only work 1 d c in each s c, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row: Working through back loop of sts only, work 1 s c in each d c, ch 3, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows 19 times.

Next Row: Start flap: 1 d c in each s c working through front loop of sts only, ch 1, turn. (More)


The Black and White Mesh

With Black ch 72, join to form a ring being careful not to twist chain, ch 1 and work 1 s c in each st of chain, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at beginning of each round.

2nd Round: * 1 s c in each of the next 11 s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around.

3rd Round: Working in s c, increase 6 s c evenly spaced, not directly over previous increases. Repeat 3rd round until there are 108 s c in round. Work even until hat measures 4 inches from starting chain. (More)


Lazy Daisy Hat

Center Motif (Top of Hat): With Cinnamon ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 3 (always counts as 1st d c), work 11 more d c in ring, join in 3rd st of ch (12 d c), cut thread, fasten securely.

1st Motif Round: With Yellow ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 3, join to any d c of center motif, work 15 more d c in same ring, join in 3rd st of ch (16 d c), cut thread, fasten securely. (More)


Lazy Daisy Bag

With Cinnamon ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or following rounds. Place a marker at beginning of each round.

2nd Round: Work 2 s c in each s c.

3rd Round: * 1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around.

4th Round: Working in s c increase in every 3rd st. (More)


Knitting Patterns

The Short Knitted Bulky

Directions are given for size 12. Sizes 14 and 16 are given in parentheses.

BACK: With White cast on 69 (73, 77) sts, K 1 row.

2nd Row: K across row.

3rd Row: P across row, drop White. (More)


The Knitted Bulky Cardigan

Pattern. Multiple of 2 sts plus 1 st.

1st Row: K 1, * P 1, K 1. Repeat from * across row.

2nd Row: P 1, * K 1, P 1. Repeat from * across row.

3rd Row: Repeat 1st row. (More)


The Knitted Bat Wing Bulky

Directions are given for size 12. Sizes 14 and 16 are given in brackets.

PATTERN: 1st Row: * K 1 working in the back of st (all K sts are worked in back of st) P 1, repeat from * across row, ending with K 1 (right side).

2nd Row: * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row ending with P 1. Repeat these 2 rows for pattern.

BACK: With No. 8 needles cast on 48 (52, 56) sts and work in ribbing of K 1, P 1 for 2 inches, increasing 1 st at beginning of last row. (More)


Jibber

With Flame cast on 88 sts and P 2, K 2 for 5 rows.

6th Row: P 2, drop Flame, attach White and K across row to within last 2 sts (all sts not worked keep on needle), turn.

7th Row: * K 2, P 2, repeat from * across row to within last 6 sts, turn, drop White.

8th Row: With Flame (when changing colors always pick up new color from underneath color which is dropped), K across row to within last 6 sts, turn. (More)


Knitted Cap with Scarf

Cast on 46 sts and K 1 row.

2nd Row: K 2, * Y O, sl 1, K 1, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with K 3. Always slip st as if to purl holding yarn in back of work.

3rd Row: K 2, * Y O, sl 1, K the Y O and next st tog, repeat from * across row to within last 2 sts, K 2. Repeat the last row until work measures 58 inches, bind off.

TASSEL: Work same as tassel for Knot Stitch Cap opposite. (More)