HAMMOCK
Size approx. 86 in. long by 26 in wide
Gauge 3 pats measure 4 1/4 in on size F hook with yarn used double
Materials Approx 3,200 yds of fingering weight cotton thread Size F crochet hook
Two pieces of 1 1/4 in diameter bamboo, 21 1/2 in long Two fiber glass rings, 3 in in diameter
Note: the yarn is used double through out.
1: make a slip loop on the hook and then ch 1. Work 1sc into the 1ch.
2: Extend loop on hook, drawing it out so that it is approx 3/4 in in length. Wind yarn around hook and draw it through this loop.
3: Insert hook from right to left under the vertical thread that becomes the loop on the hook, wind yarn around the hook and draw it through so that there are 2 loops on the hook and all the extended strands of yarn are held together at the top.
4: Now wind the yarn around the hook and draw it through the 2 loops on hook to complete the first Solomon's knot st.
5: Repeat steps 2 to 4 36 times more, until you have 37 Solomon's sts in all.
6: Now work the pat row. Begin by working 6ch, work 1 Solomon's st, sl st into first free knot before the 6 ch, *ch1, now work 2 Solomon's sts, skip next knot, sl st into the next knot, rep from* to end. Turn.
7: Continue to work the pat row, but working last sl st into top of the ch, until work measures approx 86in at side edge. Fasten off.
8: Cut 4 lengths of yarn each about 100kn long, Placing lengths of yarn along one side edge and using yarn double, work sc over ch and yarn to reinforce edge working 5 sc over the 6ch and 1 sc into each row end.
Fasten off. Leave about 6in of reinforcing yarn free at each end.
Complete other side to match.
9: To attach bamboo, join 2 strans of yarn to first free knot at one end of hammock. Working over bamboo, work 1 sc into each free knot to end. Fasten off. Attach bamboo to other end of hammock in the same way.
10: Using the 6in of reinforcing yarn that was left free at each end, bind the ends of the bamboo and fasten with a square knot.
11: Cut 18 lengths of yarn each 55in long. Holding all the lengths together in a bunch with ends even, fold bunch in half. Slip folded end through ring and then pull ends through loop to knot lengths to ring.
Divide strands into 3 groups of 12 strands and braid together for 11 1/2in. Tie knot at base. Divide unbraided strands in half, wrap ends over bamboo and knot tightly. Trim ends about 4in from knot to form tassel.
12: Repeat step 11 and work another braid from same ring and attach to other end of bamboo.
13: Repeat steps 11 and 12 at the other end of the hammock.
PADDED FUTON
Size apprx 32 1/2 in x 67in
Gauge 16 sc and 20 row to 4in over pat on size F crochet hook
Materials
Approx 15oz each of a machine washable sport or double knitting yarn in colors A and B
38 1/2in z 70in piece of cotton backing fabric for lining 2 1/2 yds of heavyweight synthetic batting 2 1/4 yds tape for ties
size F crochet hook
SQUARES
Using A and size F crochet hook, ch 47.
Base Row: 1sc into 2nd ch from hook, 1sc into each ch to end, turn. 46 sc.
1st Row: Ch 1, skip 1st st, 1 sc into each sc to end, turn.
Rep the 1st row 56 times. Do not turn at end of last row. Ch 1, 1sc into same sp as last st. Then work 43sc evenly down side of square, ch1. 1sc into same sp as last st, 43sc along base ch, ch1, 1sc into same sp as last st, 43 sc evenly up to the other side. Fasten off.
Make 8 more squares in A and 9 in B.
TO FINISH
Press each square. Arrange the squares so that the colors alternate and the direction of the rows of stiches also alternate. Sew them toghether with an invisible seam. Place linging on top of the crochet, right sides together, and sew the lining to the crochet on three sides. Turn right side out and insert the batting. On the open side, turn under the seam allowance on the lining and slipstich it to the crochet.
Baste the three layers together with vertical and horizontal lines of stitches. The lines of stitching should be just under four inches apart and should divide each corchet square into nine equal sections. Machine or hand quilt along the lines of basting. Work a second row of quilting across the width the mat a third of the way down its length and again tw-thirds of the way down.
Divide the tape in half and sew the halves to the ends of the mat, slightly off center. To fasten, hold in half, roll up and tie.
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