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Basic Granny Square

 For 6" square, try an `H' hook and regular knitting worsted weight yarn.

 Instructions are written for color change after each rnd. When working variations in which the same color is used for more than one row, sl st to next corner sp instead of fastening off, then continue working next rnd. To change colors within rnd, cut and join colors as needed.

 Starting at center, ch 6, join w/sl st to form ring.
Rnd. 1: ch 3, work 2 dc in ring, ch 3, (3 dc in ring, ch3) 3x; join w/sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off and attach new color, or sl st in ea st to corner ch-3.
Rnd. 2: Work first corner as follows: sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc0 in same sp (first corner made); ch 1, * work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next sp (corner made); ch 1, repeat from * twice; join w/ sl st, fasten off or sl st to corner.
Rnd. 3: Work 1st corner in next corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp, ch 1, (corner in next corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp, ch 1) 3x; join, fasten off or sl st to next corner sp.
Rnd. 4: Work 1st corner in corner sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next sp, ch 1) twice; * corner in next corner sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next sp, ch 1) twice; repeat from * 2x more. Join, fasten off.
Rnd. 5: Work as rnd 4, working 1 more (3 dc in next sp, ch 1) on ea side between corners. Fasten off.

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WHEEL IN A SQUARE GRANNY

Starting at center, ch 8, join w/ sl st into ring.
Rnd. 1: Ch 3, 15 dc into ring, sl st to top of ch-3.
Rnd. 2: Ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 1, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 14x; sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4.
Rnd. 3: Sl st in next sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next sp, ch 1) 15x; sl st in top of ch-3.
Rnd. 4: * ch 7, (sc in next sp, ch 3) 3x, sc in next sp; repeat from * 3x, sl st in 1st ch.
Rnd. 5: Sl st in sp, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 3, (dc in next sp, ch 3) 3x, * work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next sp, ch 3, (dc in next sp, ch 3) 3x; repeat from * twice more; sl st in top of ch 3.
Fasten off.

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Cross Bookmark

Materials: Knit-Cro-Sheen Size 8 steel hook
Size 20 Crochet cotton Size 10 steel hook
Size 30 Crochet cotton Size 12 steel hook

Ch 5 - Join to form a ring.
Row 1: Ch 3, 2dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring turn.
Row 2: Sl st to sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in sp, ch 2 make shell (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next sp, turn.
Row 3: Sl st to sp (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in sp. V st (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Shell in next shell turn.
Row 4-18: Repeat row 3.
Row 19: sl st to sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next shell, turn.
Row 20: Sl st to sp, ch 3, 2 dc, 3 dc in next sp., turn.
Row 21: Sl st to sp, ch 3. Hold back 1 loop on each dc make 2 dc, work off all loops, ch 14, fasten off. Make a small tassel and attach at end of ch 14.

Working of side of piece, attach thread to ch 3 of 12th row, ch 4 dc in same sp, 2 dc in next row, ch 2, 2 dc in next row, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next row, turn.

Next 3 rows: Repeat row 3.
Next row: Repeat row 19.
Next row: Repeat row 20 and finish with 3 dc in sp, fasten off. Repeat on other side to complete cross.

 Starch stiff and shape.

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Family Heirloom Afghan

Directions: ch 257.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook; dc in next 6 ch, *sk next 2 ch, in next ch work 3 dc, ch 2, and 3 dc - shell made; sk next 2 ch, dc in next 8 ch; rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Skip first st, dc in front lp of next 7 dc, * work shell in ch-2 sp of shell, dc in front lp of next 8 dc; rep from * across, working last dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.

 Rep row 2 until piece measures approximately 72 in., omit ch 3 at end of last row; do not turn.
Border: with right side facing, ch 2, work 2 sc in last dc for corner, work sc evenly spaced along side of afghan to next corner, work 3 sc in corner, sc in each st across bottom of afghan; work 3 sc in corner, work sc evenly spaced along side of afghan to next corner, work 3 sc in corner, work hdc in back lp of each st across top of afghan, join with sl st to first ch. fasten off.
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Jiffy pullover

 note:item is crocheted vertically starting at one side edge and ending at other side edge. ribbands are worked on afterwards

 back:w/lg hk, ch 48(50,52)
row 1:dc in 4th ch from hk and ea ch across, ch3, turn
row 2:dc in 2nd st and ea st across, ch3, turn 46(48,50)dc count turning ch as 11dc
rep row 2 for pattern
work to 22(23 1/2, 25)"from beg. fasten off

 front:work same as back

 finishing;sew or weave shoulder seams, leaving 9(9 1/2, 10)" opening at center for neck. mark front and back at upper side edges 9(9 1/2, 10)" down from shoulder seams for beg and end of armholes. sew side seams from lower edge to markers.

 lower ribband;from right side w/lg hk, join yarn at side seam, ch1. work 78(82, 86)sc evenly spaced around lower edge to form base row. change to sm hk, ch15, turn
row 1:sc in 2nd ch from hk and ea ch across-14sc, sc in sc of base row, turn
row 2:sc in back lp of ea sc across, ch1, turn
row 3: sc in back lp of ea sc across, sc in back lp of next sc of base row, turn
rep row 2 and 3 for rib pattern around lower edge. weave ribband together

 armhole bands:w/lg hk and right side facing work 44(47,50)sc evenly spaced around armhole. change to sm hk, ch8. work as lower ribband on 7sts. work around entire armhole. weave bands together

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BI-COLORED AFGHAN

 (A size "J" hook with 150 chains and 14 3-oz. skeins of each color makes an afghan 49" wide by 56" long. Or, @ 135 chains, a 1.75 oz skein = 4-1/2" of each color.)

 Chain loosely to size, using color A.

 Finish off last ch with color B, leaving a tail about 6" long; turn.

 In 2nd ch, sc across.

 Finish off with color A, (leaving 6" tail again); turn.

 *Starting in first st of color B, pick up top of sc plus top of sc of previous row and sc across to end.

 In last st, do half a sc (by pulling loop of color B through both stitches), then finish off st with color A, leaving 6" tail; turn. Cut off end of previous color, leaving tail.*

 Repeat between * for desired length.

 On last row, finish by picking up both stitches in top row, plus top of previous row's stitches. You will sc through 3 stitches.,p> One thing you have to be careful of is how you finish the rows, that you end up with the same number of stitches across. It's easy to sleight some of the rows; make sure you start in the first previous-color's stitch.

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Petite Lacy Basket

Masures 3 1/2 x 4 inches. Basket:

Ch 8, join with sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: Work 18 dc in ring, join.
Rnd 2: Ch 4, *dc in dc, ch 1, repeat from * around, join to 3rd lp of ch-4.
Rnd 3: Ch 4, *working in back lp only, dc in dc, ch 1, repeat from * around, join.

Rnds 4 thru 6: Ch 4, *working in both lps, dc in dc, ch 1, repeat from * around, join.
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in same st as ch-3, ch 1, *2 dc in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * around, join to top of ch-3.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, *dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, repeat from * around, join.
Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, *dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, repeat from * around, join. Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 4, *dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, repeat from * around, join. Do Not Fasten Off.

Handle: Ch 30, sk 9 lps on basket, sl st to top of dc, sl st into next dc, sc in each ch to end of ch, sl st to base of ch's beginning, fasten off. Finishing: Boil a solution of two parts sugar to one part water until sugar has dissolved. Saturate basket in solution, shape as it dries. When completely dry, weave ribbon through top lps beginning at base of handle, tie a bow.

Multi-color tunic

(C) coats and clark 1995
gauge:rnd 1-2:2 1/8" across motif a=8 1/2" across
working measurements:width around bust-51" length from shoulder-35" armhole depth= 8 1/2" sleeve length- 9 1/2"

note:hold 2 strands of thread tog. throughout for one color version work as follows in one color throughout and do not fasten off between rnds but slst to starting place of next rnd as required.

First motif A- with CA ch5, join w/slst to form ring rnd 1:ch3, work 15dc in ring, join w/slst to top of ch3 rnd 2:ch3, 2dc in same st as joining (ch1, skip next dc, 3dc in next dc)7times, ch1, join. fasten off rnd 3:join cc in first dc of any 3dc group, ch1, sc in same st as joining, *ch7, skip next dc, sc in next dc, sc in ch1sp ** sc in next dc, rep from * around, end at **, join to first sc rnd 4:ch1 [work (sc, hdc, 2dc, 5tr, 2dc, hdc, sc) all in next ch7lp, sk next 3sc]8 times, join to first sc. fasten off rnd 5:attach cb in 2nd tr of any 5 tr group, CH2 [YO AND DRAW UP LP, YO AND THRU 2 LPS] TWICE ALL IN SAME TR, YO AND THRU 3 LPS O HK-BEG CLUSTER MADE * ch2 [YO AND DRAW UP LP, YO AND THRU 2 LPS]3TIMES ALL IN NEXT TR, YO AND THRU 4 LPS ON HK-CLUSTER MADE, ch3, cluster in same tr, ch2, cluster in next tr**, ch3, skip next 10sts, cluster in next tr, rep from * around, end at **, ch1, hdc in beg cluster to join and form last sp rnd 6:ch1, sc over hdc, ch5 *(sc, ch3, sc) all in next ch3sp, ch5, rep from * around, sc in first sp, ch1, hdc in first sc to join & form last sp rnd 7:ch1, sc over hdc *(5dc, ch3, 5dc) all in next ch5sp **, sc in next ch3sp, rep from * around, end at ** join to first sc. fasten off color arrangements for 2nd(3rd, 4th, 5th) motifs a: rnd 1-2:cd (cf, cb, cc) rnd 3-4:ce(cd, cf, ce) rnd 5-7:ca following diagram join28 motifs at 2 consecutive ch3sps (above the 4 clusters of rnd 5) on rnd 7 as follows:ch1, sc over hdc [5dc in next ch5sp, ch1, sc in corresponding ch3sp of completed motif, ch1, 5dc in same ch5sp on motif in progress, sc in next ch3sp on motif in progress]twice, *(5dc, ch3, 5dc) all in next ch5sp **, sc i next ch3sp, rep from * around, end at **, join to first sc. fasten off where 2 sides of motifs are joined, be sure to leave two ch3sps free on ea motif before joining the 2nd side-there will be eight ch3sps free between 4 joined motifs. 3 1 2 1 5 1 4 1 3 3 1 2 1 4 ---- (for neck opening) 1 5 1 3 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 all motifs a's (28) : motifs b's are attached between motif a's (22) : half motif b's are placed at ends of rows and bottoms (14) motif b rnd 1-2:work same as for motif a with cf rnd 3:attach cg in any ch1sp, ch1, sc in ch1sp *skip next dc, 3dc in next dc, ch1 sc in ch3sp of motif a, ch1, 3dc in same dc on motif b, skip next dc **, sc in next ch1sp, rep from * around, join to all 8 ch3sps between joined motifs a, end at **, join to first sc. fasten off 1/2 motif b:with CF ch5, join w/slst to form ring row 1:rt side:ch3, 8dc in ring, turn-do not join row 2:ch4, skip first dc, *3dc in next dc **, ch1, skip next dc, rep from * across, end at **, ch4, slst in top of ch3. fasten off row 3:w/rtside facing, attach cg in ch4sp, ch1 *(sc in sp, skip next dc, 3dc in next dc, ch1, sc in ch3sp of motif a, ch1, 3dc in same dc, skip next dc, rep from * across, join to 4 ch3sps of motifs a, sc in last ch4sp. fasten off lower edging:w/rt side facing, join cb in ring of any 1/2 motif b rnd 1:ch1, *sc in ring, ch6, sc in sc of rnd 3, ch6, dtr in ch3sp where motifs were joined [ch6, sc in ch3sp]twice, ch6, dtr in ch3sp where motifs were join, ch6, sc in sc on rnd 3, ch6, rep from * around, join to first sc rnd 2:ch3 skip first sc, dc in ea ch and st around, join to top of ch3 rnd 3:ch1, sc in joining *skip next 2dc (2dc, tr) in next dc, ch2 (tr, 2dc) in next dc, skip next 2dc**, sc in next dc, rep from * around, end at **, join to first sc. fasten off sleeve edging:rnd 1:work same as rnd 1 of lower edging except work ch4 instead of ch6 rnd 2-3:work same as rnds 2 and 3 of lower edging necking edging: rnd 1:w/rt side facing, attach cb in ch3sp where two motifs a were joined at shoulder. ch1, sc in same sp, *ch6, dtr in next ch3sp where motifs were joined, ch6, sc in sc of rnd 3 of 1/2 motif b, ch6, dtr in next ch3sp where motifs were joined *[ch6, sc in next ch3sp]twice, ** rep from * to ** then from * to * once more across opposite side of neck ch6, join to first sc. rnd 2:ch1, sc in ea st and ch around, join fasten off sew neck edges tog leaving center 12" open. weave in ends. QUILTED BABY AFGHAN 33"x22" Size C hook Sport yarn - 6oz each pink, yellow, blue and green lightweight batting Gauge: - 22 hdc or 14 rows = 4"

 Chain 32.
BASE ROW - 1 hdc into 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each ch to end. Turn. (31 sts).,p> PATTERN ROW - 2 ch, skip first hdc, 1 hdc into each hdc to end, 1 hdc into top of ch-2. Turn.

 Repeat Pattern Row until work measures 5-1/2". Fasten off. Work another piece in same color, do not fasten off. With wrong sides together, join pieces as follows: Working through double thickness work 31 sc along 3 sides, leaving enough yarn to join 4th side, fastern off.

 Repeat to make 6 double squares of each color.

 TO FINISH - Cut 24 pieces of batting 5"x15". Fold in three and insert one piece in each square. Join remaining side of each square. Sew squares together in color order shown in diagram.

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Sewing kit

Gauge: 7sc=1"

With double strands mc, ch 255. sc in 2nd ch from hk and in ea ch across.
Drop mc, join cc, ch1, turn.

Row 1: sc in ea sc across, ch1, turn

Row 2: sc in ea st to last sc, pull up lp in last sc, finish st w/mc, ch1, turn.

Repeat these 2 rows alternating colors every 2 rows, til 7 3/4" end w/one row mc.

Fasten off w/double strands mc sc around entire piece, keep piece flat.

Cut piece of felt 8 x 3 1/2" and sew to wrong side of work for lining.
Cut piece of felt 7 1/2 x 3" with 3 strands of emb. floss, emb. in blanket stitch in mc around edge.

With floss,  sew piece to lining along centerfold only.

Scissors holder:  With double strands mc, ch9. sc in 2nd ch from hk and in ea ch, ch1, turn.
Work 1 rows sc, fasten off.
Sew this band diagonally across top of kit lining, leave center opening wide enough to slip scissors through.

Scissors point holder: With double strands mc, ch6.
Row 1:sc in 2nd ch from hk and in ea ch, ch1, turn
Row 2:sc in ea st across, ch1, turn
Row 3:work 2 sts tog, sc in next st, work 2 sts tog-3sts, ch1, turn
Row 4:work 3 sts tog, fasten off.

Sew point piece diagonally across inner side edge, placed to hold point of scissors

Closing band:  With double strands mc, ch25. sc in 2nd ch from hk and in ea ch across to last work, work 3 slst in last ch, continue along other side of ch, work sc in each ch st and 3 slst n last ch, join and fasten off.
Sew 1 end of band to top corner of backside of kit 3/4" from top edge.
Fold band over top corners of kit and mark for snap fastener just above end of band. Sew fastener in place. Sew pearl button on top of band

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TRIP AROUND THE WORLD

Beg at center sq and ch6 with A. Make three separate A sqs.

CENTER A SQUARE-

ROW 1- (rt side): sc in 2nd ch from hk; (ch1, sk ch, sc in next ch) twice. Ch1, turn.
ROW 2-5: sc in 1st sc; (ch1, sk ch-1, sc in sc) twice. Ch1, turn. At end of row 5, fasten off. Line up the 3 center A sqs tip to tip with all sts going in the same dir and row 5 at top of each. ****

RND 1 OF SQS -

SQ 1: With B, draw up a lp in end sc of top sq A. Ch1. You will work sqs in rows around center 3 A sqs. **ROW 1- (rt side): sc in 1st sc of sq; (ch1, sk sc, sc in next) twice. Slst to side of row 1 of 2nd A sq, than slst to row 2 of same sq. Ch1, turn.
ROW 2: Rep row 2 of Sq A.
ROW 3: Rep row 2 of Sq A, sl st to side of row 3 of 2nd sq A, than slst to row 4. Ch1, turn.
ROW 4: Rep row 2 of SqA.
ROW 5: rep row 2 of sq A, sl st to row 5 of 2nd Sq A. Ch1** SQ 2--- Rep bet **'s of square pat across top of 2nd Sq A, sl stitching to side rows of #rd Sq A.
SQ 3-- Ch6. Work Sq A pat, sl stitching to scs and ch-1 sps at top of 3rd SqA
SQ 4-- Ch6. Work Sq A pat, sl stitching to side rows of SqA.
SQ 5-- ch1, work Sq A pat across bottom of 3rd Center SQ A, sl stitching to side of 2nd SQ A. SQ 6-- Ch1, wk SQ A pattern across bottom of 2nd center SQ A, sl stitching to side of 2nd SQ A.
SQ 7-- Ch6. Wk SQ A pat, sl stitching to bottom of 1st center SQ A.
SQ 8-- Ch6. Wk SQ A pattern, sl stitching to side of 1st center SQ A. Fasten off.
RND 2 OF SQS-- With C, draw up a loop in end sc of any sq, ch1, wk as for rnd 1, sl stitching to side rows of B SQ on left, and adding one sq on top of sq at center top and bottom of each rnd. ***

RND 3 OF SQS-- Wk as for RND 2, using color D.
RND 4 OF SQS-- Wk as for RND 2, using color E. RND 5-9:-- Wk as for RND 2, using colors A, B, C, D, E. After last E rnd, slst to 1st row of next sq, ch1. LAST RND-- *sc in end of 4 rows (sc, ch2, sc) in next sc for corner, (sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc) twice. Rep from * around, working (sc, ch2, sc) in each corner st. At end, join and fasten off. Weave in ends on back side and sew down to secure with matching thread. Block lightly. Frame as desired.
 

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Striped Potholder

Potholder: With (A), Ch. 4, and join with sl. to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch 1 work 4 sc. in ring, join with sl. to first sc.

RND 2: Ch 1, work 3 sc. in each sc around.

RND 3: Ch 1, Work 1 sc in joining sc, 3 sc in next sc-(Corner made) 1 sc in each of next 2 sc,(3 sc in next sc-Corner), 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, twice, 3 sc in next sc; join with sl. to first SC.

RND 4: Ch 1, work 1 sc in joining sc,* 1 sc in each sc to center sc of next 3-sc corner,3 sc in center sc; repeat from * 3 times more, 1 sc in each remainding sc,join with sl. to first sc.

RNDS 5-7: work as for Rnd 4 -12 sc on ea. side of square between center corner sc sts after rnd 7. Fasten Off.

RND 8; Join (B) in any corner st.and work around sc as before- 14 sc on each side. Fasten Off.

RNDS 9 and 10: Join (C) in any Corner sc, Ch 2 (Counts as first dc) (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same corner sc,(Ch 1 skip 1 st.2 DC in next st) 6 times, akip next 2 sts,*( 2 Dc, CH 2, 2 dc) in next corner st.(ch 1 skip 1 st, 2 dc in next st) 6 times, skip next 2 sts; repeat from * twice more, join with sl in second ch of starting Ch 2. Fasten off.

RNDS 11 and 12: Join (A) and work as for rnd 4. Fasten Off.

RND 13: Join (C) and work as for Rnd 4 fasten off:

RND 14: Join (B) and work as for rnd 4 fasten off.

RND 15: Join (C) and work as for rnd 4 Fasten off:

RND 16: Join (A) in any corner sc, ch 15, sl st. in same sc,* skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next two sc, , 1 sl st. in next sc; repeat from * around adjusting skipped stitches as necessary, work 17 sc in ch 15 loop , 1 sl st. in next st. Fasten off.

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Granny fans afghan

Gauge: 3dc=1" 4 dc rows=3 1/2" finished size:42 x 64",p> strip-work 10
Loosely ch 167 sts

rnd 1: with a, work in 5th ch from hook, 11dc (ch5 acts as 1dc), *skip 2dc, 3dc in next st(shell) rep from * till last 3 sts, skip 2dc, work 12dc in last st.
work cont on opposite side of ch, do not turn, work 3dc shell in same st as shell on opposite side of ch. join w/slst to 3rd ch of beg ch

rnd 2: ch3, work 1dc between dc of rnd 1, 2dc bet. each dc 11 times, *1dc in next sp, 1dc bet. ea dc of ea shell across,
end 1dc in sp*, 2 dc bet. ea dc 11 times, rep from *'s, join w/slst. fasten off
rnd 3:with b from wrong side, work 1hdc around entire strip. fasten off

Work 9 more strips

Finishing:  Place a marker in center of fan. count over 7dc on each side of marker, place a marker on each side of center. rep on all strips. place stright right side to right side.
With a long length of B in a large eye needle, work from marker to marker catching one lp from each side. sew in a loose and even overhand stitch. Fasten off

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Friendship Button Bracelet

Interesting and odd shaped buttons will make this bracelet a real conversation piece.
Select 66 buttons, all in one color or in harmonizing colors and shapes. Each button will tell a story in the finished piece and make it truly an heirloom piece of jewelry.
The foundation for this bracelet is made of gold, silver or white elastic thread. It has three rows of buttons, 22 in each, separated by one row of single crochet. The buttons may be tied on, if desired, with a short length of elastic thread and a sturdy square knot.
The beginning chain may need to be increased for a larger size, more buttons will be needed too. Arrange the buttons in a pleasing manner and in three rows. You may wish to string the buttons after arranging to help keep them in the desired pattern or sequence.

To begin, ch 44, join with sl st in first ch made. Ch 1, sc in each ch st around, join.
Ch 1, join a button by inserting hook through shank of button (or hole), pull lp through and complete sc, continue around in this way until you have joined 22 buttons, join with sl st in ch 1 first made.
Make three rows of buttons with a row of sc between two rows of buttons. Finish off with a sc row to balance the first row made.

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POT HOLDER

 Material: 8/4 carpet warp.

 To begin, chain 6, sl st with first ch to form loop. Ch 3, 11 dc in loop; sl st in top of first ch-3.

 Ch 3, dc in top of first dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1. *2 dc in each of next two dc, ch 1.* Repeat between * until the circle is complete; sl st in top of ch-3. There should be 24 stitches in this circle (row).

 Ch 3. *2 dc in first dc, dc in next two dc, then 2 dc in next dc, ch 1. Continue from * around circle, then sl st in top of ch3.*

 Repeat between * until there are 10-14 rows, depending on desired size.

 Make two complete panels; finish one panel leaving a 12" tail of extra string. Then use a contrasting color and put the two panels together with a sc through both panels' top dc; and 2 sc in each of the ch spaces.

 At the beginning point, attach last sc to first sc with sl st. Pick up extra length and ch the two colors together to form loop of desired length. Finish off and pull extra lengths between panels to hide.

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Lacy Snowflakes

SNOWFLAKE #1

SNOWFLAKE #2

SNOWFLAKE #3

Finishing: Mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1 1/2 cups cold water until smooth.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and clear.
Remove from heat, cool to room temperature.
Wet each snowflake in clear water, then immerse in starch solution, squeeze out excess. Pin center of snowflake to cardboard. Pin outer points and points between, stretching as far as they will go. Let dry completely before removing pins. Use ornament hangers or thread to hang on tree.

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