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Title: Aunt Lydia's DesignsCreator: American Thread CompanyRelease date: September 18, 2021 [eBook #66334]Most recently updated: October 18, 2024Language: EnglishCredits: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Title: Aunt Lydia's Designs
Creator: American Thread Company
Creator: American Thread Company
Release date: September 18, 2021 [eBook #66334]Most recently updated: October 18, 2024
Language: English
Credits: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK AUNT LYDIA'S DESIGNS ***
AUNT LYDIA’S®DESIGNS35¢STAR BOOK NO. 236american threadHIGH RIDGE PARK. STAMFORD. CONN. 06905PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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EQUIPMENT:T-pins. Scissors. Tape measure or ruler. Knotting board (brown paper marked off in one inch squares for gauge. Place over knotting board of Celotex, cork, or padded cardboard). Rubber bands for bobbins (wind lengths overhand, secure with rubber band and release as needed). 1-yarn needle.
KNOTTING:1. Keep the foundation yarn secure and in place by using T-pins in the overhand knot at either end. 2. Keep leader taut and straight on an angle or parallel to the foundation yarn. 3. Tie knots tightly to cover leader. 4. Secure with pins to keep accurate measurement. (Use the one inch squares as a gauge.)
Learn all knots on sample piece before beginning, making sure to acquire the right tension. This will enable you to identify the knots.
Five knots are used in this booklet. They are basically the same differing mainly in direction. 1. Reversed Double Half Hitch (R D H H) as shown infigure #1, used for mounting lengths onto foundation yarn. Fold length in half, tuck looped end over foundation yarn and pull toward you, tuck loose ends into loop and tighten. 2. Overhand Knot (O H K) as shown infigure #2. Hold length in left hand, with right hand bring it up and over towards the left through loop formed, tighten. 3. Vertical Half Hitch (V H H) as shown infigure #3. Hold one length in left hand, with right hand bring next length around and between the two lengths (counts as one knot). Bring left length around right and between the two lengths. Continue for the number of knots indicated. 4. Diagonal Double Half Hitch (D D H H) as shown infigure #4. Working from left to right, the leader (length on which the knots are tied) is held in the right hand. Each length is knotted onto it in the same manner as the first knot of the V H H two times. The leader is held taut and on a downward angle. Working from right to left the leader is held in the left hand. 5. Horizontal Bar or Horizontal Double Half Hitch (H B or H D H H) as shown infigure #5. Holding the leader taut and parallel to the foundation yarn work as D D H H.
Asterisk...*. This indicates that the directions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to the ones already given. Thus “repeat from * 3 times” means 4 patterns in all.
Asterisk...*. This indicates that the directions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to the ones already given. Thus “repeat from * 3 times” means 4 patterns in all.
Material Required:
With A and Size H hook, ch 15.
ROW 1:Dc in 4th st from hook, dc in next 2 sts, working over side of last 3 sts, insert hook in space between ch at beg and first dc, work a sc pulling loops to width of the 3 dc, * skip next st of ch, dc in next 3 sts, insert hook in space between these 3 sts and sts of previous group, work a sc, repeat from * once, dc in next st, turn.
ROW 2:Ch 3, skip 1 st, dc in next 3 dc, taking care not to work over the loop of sc of row below, insert hook in space between ch at beg and first dc, work a sc over the 3 dc just made, * skip next st, dc in next 3 dc, work a sc over side of these 3 sts, repeat from * once, dc in next st. Repeat Row 2 for waist measurement minus 2 inches.
Working across long edge; sc, sl st, sc, sl st over side of last dc; sc, sl st over side of each row to next corner, sc, sl st in corner, * sc, sl st in same space, repeat from * once, * sc in next st, st in next st, repeat from last * 4 times, sc in next st. Continue around in same manner working next corners same as 2nd corner, end to correspond, fasten off.
Wind yarn 30 times around a 5 inch cardboard. Tie one end; cut other end. Tie again 1 inch below first tying.
Work a ch 36 inches long or length desired, sl st in each st of ch, fasten off. Lace through 4 front spaces of belt and attach tassels.
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Instruction onpage 8
Instruction onpage 8
Size: Small
Materials Required:
With crochet hook make a loop, drop loop. Remove bar from staple, place dropped loop on left prong with yarn to front of staple, replace bar. Working with bar at bottom and curve at top, pass yarn over right prong to back of staple keeping the beg of loop at center. Insert hook through loop and pull yarn through, yarn over and pull through loop, * drop loop from hook, turn staple toward you to the left, pass yarn over right prong to the back, pick up dropped loop, pull loop tight and keep in center, insert hook under top part of loop on left prong, pull yarn through (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops, repeat from * for desired length.
With B, and 3 inch Hairpin Staple, work a strip of hairpin lace having 123 loops on each side of staple, fasten off. Remove bar. Using Size 8 knitting needles working along 1 edge of hairpin lace and keeping 1 twist in each loop across, attach A in first loop, pull yarn through same loop, * insert needle in next loop, pull yarn through, repeat from * 58 times (60 sts), place a marker, insert needle through next 3 loops, pull yarn through all 3 loops (center st), place a marker, * insert needle innext loop, pull yarn through, repeat from * across rem 59 loops (121 sts on needle).
ROWS 1-3:(Garter st), K each row, slipping markers.
ROW 4:K 2 tog, K across to within 2 sts of first marker, K 2 tog, slip marker, K 1, sl marker, K 2 tog, K to within last 2 sts, K 2 tog.
ROWS 5-84:Repeat the last 4 rows 20 times.—37 sts remain.
ROW 85:K 1, * YO, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row (beading).
ROW 86:K across row counting the YO as a st.
ROW 87:Bind off. With A and size 8 needles, working on upper opposite side of hairpin lace, keeping 1 twist in each loop, pull up a loop in each loop of hairpin lace.—123 sts.
ROW 1:K—123 sts.
ROW 2:Inc in first st, K 59, inc in next st, K 1, inc in next st, K 59, inc in last st.—127 sts. (To Inc: K into the front and back of same st).
ROWS 3-5:K.
ROW 6:Bind off.
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Work same as first section.
With matching colors weave center seams tog matching rows.
With B and 3 inch Hairpin Staple, work a strip of hairpin lace having 74 loops on each side of staple. Fasten off. With Size H hook, attach B in first loop, keeping 1 twist in each loop, work 1 sc in each loop along one edge. Fasten off. Having right side of poncho and collar facing, sew sc edge of collar to poncho, matching edges at center front seam.
Take 2 strands of A, each 2½ yds. long, twist tightly, fold in half and let twist itself. Knot each end.
Wind B, 25 times around a 4½ inch cardboard. Tie one end, cut other end, then tie again about 1 inch below first tying. Trim tassels. Lace cord through beading and attach a tassel to each end.
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LAZY DAISY CLUSTER PILLOW
Materials Required:
WithAand Size I hook, ch 38.ROW 1:Sc in 2nd st from hook and in each rem st of ch. Ch 1 to turn all rows.—37 sts.ROWS 2-45:Sc in each sc. Fasten off.—15 inches.
Work same as first side.
WithBembroider daisies in lazy daisy st. WithCwork French knot in center (twice around needle). WithDembroider leaves in lazy daisy st; calyx and stems in satin st. WithCembroider large cluster in French knots. Cluster should be 4½ inches long, 3½ inches at widest point tapering to ½ inch at top as illustrated. Embroider small cluster in same manner 3½ inches long, 2½ inches at widest point tapering to ¾ inch at top.
Place sections tog wrong sides facing. Sew 3 edges tog, matching rows. Fill with kapok or shredded foam rubber. Sew rem side.
MULTI-COLOR CHOKER & BELTInstruction onpage 14
MULTI-COLOR CHOKER & BELTInstruction onpage 14
MULTI-COLOR CHOKER & BELT
Materials Required:
Choker
Cut four 1½ yd. lengths each ofA,E,D,C. Cut four 2½ yd. lengths ofB. Anchor to 1 inch ring, using theRDHH, in this manner: * (one half of the ring) 1B, 1A, 1C, 1D, 2E, 1D, 1C, 1A, and 1B. Repeat from * on other half of ring. (NOTE:All yarns are worked two strands to a length). One half of choker is worked, then the other. * Starting withE, cross them over one another and work in opposite directions inDDHHhaving last knot 1 inch below ring. Repeat with all colors leaving lengths used as leaders untied untilBis in the center. WithBtie3 VHH. Pick upEand work each to center inDDHH. Repeat with all colors, leaving lengths used as leaders untied untilBis on the outside. WithEtie3 VHH*. Using outsideBon left, work to right forming aHB. Do not tieBontoB. Using outsideBon the right work to the left forming aHB. Repeat between *’s once, having the last knot of theDDHH1 inch below lastHB. Using outsideBon the left, work to the right forming aHB. With this length and the right outside length ofBtie14 VHH. This will be sewn into place forming a loop. With a yarn needle or crochet hook weave in the ends on the back side for at least ½ inch. Trim.BRAID:Cut 6 one yard lengths ofB. Tie all lengths together with anOHKtwo inches from beginning. Braid, using 2 strands of yarn as one, for twenty inches. Tie anOHK. Cut lengths 2 inches belowOHK. Insert braid through loops for fastening.
Cut eight 6 yd lengths ofB, four 5½ yd lengths ofA, eight 5 yd lengths ofD, four 5 yd lengths ofCand six 4½ yd lengths ofE. Anchor to 1½ inch ring in the following sequence usingRDHH; * 2B, 1A, 1C, 2D, 3E, 2D, 1C, 1A, and 2B*. Repeat between *’s for other half of ring. (NOTE:All yarns are worked 2 strands to a length exceptEwhich uses 3 strands as one). * TakeE, cross strands over each other and carry to outside inDDHHso that the last knot is approximately 1 inch from the ring. (FIRST ROW SHAPING ONLY) Repeat with all colors, leaving lengths used as leaders untied, untilBremains in the center. Pick upEand work to center inDDHH. Repeat with all colors, leaving lengths used as leaders untied untilBis on the outside. WithEtie6 VHH, withDtie5 VHH. Using outsideBon the left, work to the right forming aHB. Using outsideBon the right, work to the left forming aHB*. Repeat between *’s twice having the last knot ofDDHH1 inch below lastHB. There will be 3 sections worked in the same manner.
(NOTE:DivideEso that there are 2 strands to a length). Starting at left and usingBandA, braid a 24 inch length, tie anOHKand cut approximately 5 inches from knot. UseDwithC, the 3Elengths,DwithC, andBwithA.
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MACRAME DRAWSTRING BAG & BELTInstruction onpage 18
MACRAME DRAWSTRING BAG & BELTInstruction onpage 18
MACRAME BELT
Materials Required:
Cut two 6½ yd lengths and twelve 4 yd lengths ofA, eight 4 yd lengths each ofB,CandD. The belt will be worked in two halves, each half measuring 12 inches, then sewn together. Take one 6½ yd length ofA, fold in half, find center and tie anOHK2 inches from either side of center. Secure 4 inch center to board and anchor lengths onto it usingRDHHin the following sequence: 4A(including the longer length of 4 inch section), 2B, 2C, 4D, 2C, 2B, 4A. Cross center 4Dlengths over one another having 2 lengths to the right and 2 to the left. Work each length inDDHHleaving lengths used as leaders untied so that the last knot is 1 inch below foundation (first row shaping only). Repeat with each color working half in each direction untilAlengths remain in the center. Starting on the left, * withDtie 8VHH, withCtie 7, withBtie 3, withAtie 2, withAtie 3 *. Repeat between *’s in reverse. Using outsideDlength on right, workHDHHto left across entire piece and using same length as leader work back to right. With outsideDon the right work to center inDDHHso that last knot is 1 inch belowHB. Repeat with outsideDon the left. With these 2 leaders in the center tie 3VHH. Work these leaders in opposite directions forming an X with last knot 1 inch below center of X. With left outsideDwork aHBacross the entire piece. Using same length as leader work back to the left. Starting on the left * withDtie 8VHH, withCtie 7, withBtie 3, withAtie 3, withAtie 2 *. Repeat between *’s in reverse. Cross centerAlengths over each other having four to the left and four to the right. Carry each length to the outside inDDHHbeing sure not to tie anylengths used as leaders, so that last knot is 2 inches below lastHBworked. Carry all lengths in the same manner untilDremains in the center. Starting at left * withAtie 11VHH, withAtie 7, withBtie 5, withCtie 4 *. Divide the 4 lengths ofDinto 2 lengths having 4 strands each, tie 3VHH. Repeat between *’s in reverse. With left outsideAwork aHBacross entire piece to the right. Using same length as leader work back to the left. Starting 2 inches below last bar worked, with right outsideAwork aHBacross entire piece to the left. Using same length as leader work back to the right. With outside 2Alengths on either side tie 8VHH. Divide the centerDlengths into 4 lengths having 2 strands each. Tie 8VHHwith first 2 lengths ofDand 8VHHwith next 2 lengths ofD. These will be used to form the lacing loops. Sew ends of loops into position. With yarn needle or crochet hook weave in the ends on the back side for at least ½ inch. Trim.
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Cut two 2½ yd lengths each ofA,C, andB. Tie ends together 2 inches from beginning with anOHK. Braid using double strands of color as one. Tie anOHK2 inches from the end. Lace through loops.
Size: 12″ high, 10″ in diameter
MACRAME DRAWSTRING BAG
Materials Required:
Cut 2—13 yd. lengths and 88—3 yd. lengths ofA, 8—3 yd. lengths each ofBandE, 6—3 yd. lengths ofDand 16—3 yd. lengths ofC. Cut a 1 yd. length ofAfor foundation yarn. Tie anOHK2 inches from either end of foundation yarn leaving 32 inches for anchoring lengths. Anchor lengths to foundation usingRDHH, having4 RDHHto an inch, in the following sequence: 1—13 yd. and 5—3 yd. lengths ofA, 2C, 1B, 1E, 1D, 1E, 1B, 2C, 39A, 4C, 2B, 2E, 4D, 2E, 2B, 4C, 39A, 2C, 1B, 1E, 1D, 1E, 1B, 2C, 5—3 yd. lengths and 1—13 yd. length ofA.
There will be four horizontal sections worked in the same pattern. All lengths will be worked with 2 strands of yarn unless otherwise noted.
** Starting with the firstAon the left as a leader, work inHDHHto the right across the entire piece including the last 13 yd. length. With last length knotted as leader work inHDHHto the left across the entire piece. Starting at the left, the first 6 lengths ofAwill be worked to form an angle <. With the 6thAin from the left as leader work to the left inDDHHhaving the last knot 1 inch below the lastHBworked. With the same length as leader work to the right inDDHHso that the last knot is 2 inches below lastHBworked.NOTE:Work all angles to correspond with this in size. The next color group will be worked to form a diamond <>. DivideDhaving 1 strand of yarn to a length. These will remain this way throughout work. Work leftDstrand to the left inDDHHand back to the center forming an angle <. Work rightDstrand to the right inDDHHand back to the center forming an angle >. * The next 6 lengths ofAwill be worked to form an angle >. With the firstAas a leader work in same manner as the first group ofAreversing direction. The next 12 lengths ofAwill be worked to form an X. With first length as leader work inDDHHto center, knotting each of the next 5 lengths. With last of 12 lengths as leader work to the left, to the center, knotting each of the next 5 lengths. With the 2 leaders knot 3VHHand carry leaders in opposite directions forming the X. Divide the next 3 lengths into 2 lengths of 3 strands each. These will remain this way throughout work. Tie 7VHH. Work the next 12 lengths to form anX. Work the next 6 lengths in the same manner as the first group of 6 forming an angle < *. The center color group (next 20 lengths) will be worked to form an X. With firstClength as leader work inDDHHto the center. With firstCon the right as leader work inDDHHto the center. With the center 2Clengths tie 3VHHand carry leaders in opposite directions inDDHHforming the X. Repeat between *’s once. Work last color group in same manner as first. Work lastAgroup in same manner as first reversing direction to form an angle > **. Repeat between **’s 3 times. * With the left outside length as leader, work aHBacross entire piece to the right. With last length knotted as leader work aHBacross entire piece to the left. Repeat from * once. Trim lengths 6 inches below lastHB.
With crochet hook andAch 4, join in first st of ch to form a ring.
1st ROUND:Work 8 sc in ring, join. Do not join or turn unless otherwise indicated.
2nd ROUND:2 sc in each sc all around (16 sts). Place a marker for each round.
3rd ROUND:* 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (24 sts).
4th ROUND:* 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (30 sts).
5th ROUND:* 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (36 sts).
6th ROUND:Repeat 4th Round (45 sts).
7th ROUND:1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * to within last 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the last 2 sc (54 sts).
8th ROUND:* 1 scin each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (63 sts).
9th ROUND:1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, * 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of the next 9 sc, repeat from * to within last st, 2 sc in last sc (70 sts).
10th ROUND:1 sc in each sc all around (70 sts).
11th ROUND:* 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (77 sts).
12th ROUND:1 sc in each sc all around (77 sts).
13th ROUND:* 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (88 sts).
14th ROUND:1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around (106 sts).
15th ROUND:1 sc in each sc all around, turn.
16th ROUND:Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the first 4 sc; decrease in 5th and 6th sc. (To decrease: Pull up a loop in each of 2 sts, yarn over and work off all loops at one time). * 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, dec in 9th and 10th sc. Repeat from * all around (95 sts). Join with slip st, cut yarn leaving a 1½ yd. length for sewing.
Cut pattern for lining using crocheted base and macrame unstitched bag. Sew side seam of bag with an overcast stitch being careful to match patterns. Pin base into position on the lower 2 horizontal bars. Sew with a snug overhand stitch. With right side of bag facing, with crochet hook, andA, work 1 sc between eachRDHHall around the top having 127 sc, join in 1st sc, do not turn.
2nd ROUND:Beading: Ch 3, sc in next sc, * ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around, join in 2nd st of ch.
3rd ROUND:Ch 4, (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch) * skip 1 sc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1. Repeat from * all around. Join in 3rd st of ch 4 (64 dc).
4th ROUND:Ch 4, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, * dc in next ch 1 space, ch 1. Repeat from * all around. Join in 3rd st of ch 4.
5th ROUND:Repeat 4th Round, cut yarn and fasten end under.
Cut 2—1¾ yd. lengths each ofE,B, andC. Tie all lengths together with anOHK1 inch from beginning. Using 2 strands of each color to a length, braid to within 2 inches from end. Tie anOHKand trim ends to 1 inch. Weave first braid of handle through beading (3rd Round). Knot ends together withOHK. Starting at opposite side, weave 2nd braid through same beading. Knot ends together.
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