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Handbook of Crochet
Handbook of Crochet
By Emma Chalmers Monroe This book is equally appreciated by beginner or expert. It contains most valuable information and instructions for everyone who crochets or wishes to learn to do this beautiful work. It embodies a very careful selection of designs; and, from the simplest to the most ornate, every successive step is explained and illustrated so fully that perfect results are a certainty. It describes the making of the newest designs for the ever popular use of crochet and gives instruction
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A Lesson in Knitting
A Lesson in Knitting
The first thing to be done in knitting is to cast on or, as it is sometimes called, to "set up the foundation." ( Figure 1 ). There are several methods for this, the following being that preferred and generally used by the writer: Leave a spare end of thread, sufficient for the number of stitches you wish to cast on, lying toward the left, the spool or ball from which the working-thread is drawn being at the right. Lay the thread between the little finger and the third of the left hand; bring th
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A Sleeveless Sweater
A Sleeveless Sweater
A sleeveless sweater, as pretty as it is comfortable, requires six skeins of Shetland floss and a pair of No. 5 amber needles. Pink floss was chosen for the model, but any preferred color may be substituted. Cast on 85 stitches; knit in basket-stitch, as follows: 1. * Knit 5, purl 5; repeat across, ending with knit 5. 2. Purl 5, knit 5; repeat across, ending with purl 5. Repeat these two rows twice, making 6 rows in all; then to change the check knit 7th row like 2d, 8th like 1st, repeat twice,
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Costume for the Winter-Girl
Costume for the Winter-Girl
Materials: Thirteen skeins of Shetland floss (dark rose was used for the model, but any preferred color may be substituted), three balls of gray Angora, one pair each of bone knitting-needles, No. 3 and No. 5, and a steel crochet-hook, No. 6. For the sweater: Using No. 5 needles, cast on for the back 100 stitches (these will measure 20 inches). Knit plain, back and forth (which will give you ridges or ribs) for 2 inches; then decrease a stitch at each end of needle every 8th row, to shape the ba
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Children's Knitted Sets
Children's Knitted Sets
Hood.—Cast on 80 stitches, and knit back and forth for 70 rows, or 35 ribs; then join the color and knit 6 ribs, and bind off evenly. Sew up the edge where you cast on for the back of the hood. Fold the border back its width, and pick up the stitches across end of this and the 6 ribs back of it on the body of hood, then the stitches around neck and the other side of border, knit 3 ribs, then in next row, knit 4, over, narrow, and repeat, ending with knit 3. This row forms the holes for the cord.
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A Serviceable Sweater
A Serviceable Sweater
Use fourfold Germantown zephyr and a pair of No. 5 needles, with one pair two sizes smaller. As the sizes or numbers of needles vary, and also do methods of knitting, it is a good plan to work a little block before beginning the pattern. Cast on, say, 12 stitches, knit across and purl back, repeating these two rows until you have a square. There should be 5 stitches to the inch in width, and seven rows should make an inch in length. If you get less, use larger needles, say No. 6. It is also a go
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Ladies' Sweater
Ladies' Sweater
This sweater requires five skeins of knitting-worsted, and four balls of Angora; electric blue for the body of the garment, and gray Angora were combined in the model, but other colors may be chosen at pleasure. The work is done in plain knitting, back and forth, with ribbed belt. With the knitting-worsted and No. 5 needles, cast on 119 stitches for the back, which will measure about twenty-four inches, and knit 48 ribs, or 96 rows. Next row, * narrow, knit 4; repeat from *. Then change to No. 1
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Ladies' Knitted Gloves with Fancy Backs
Ladies' Knitted Gloves with Fancy Backs
Use No. 16 steel needles, with Spanish knitting-yarn or worsted. Cast on 57 stitches. 1. Purl 2, slip and bind, (over, knit 1) 5 times, over, narrow, purl 2, knit 6; repeat twice. 2. Purl 2, knit 13, purl 2, knit 6; repeat. 3. Purl 2, slip and bind, knit 9, narrow, purl 2, knit 6; repeat. 4. Purl 2, slip and bind, knit 7, narrow, purl 2, knit 6; repeat. 5. Same as 4th row. 6. Purl 2, slip and bind, (over, knit 1) 5 times, over, narrow, purl 2, take 3 of the 6 stitches off on a separate needle, h
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Knitted Slippers with Ermine Trimming
Knitted Slippers with Ermine Trimming
Materials required are three skeins fourfold Germantown yarn, two colors, and one yard of ribbon. Pink and white yarn, with a little black, and pink ribbon are used for the slippers illustrated. Cast on 15 stitches with white yarn, using medium-size steel needles. Knit back and forth until you have a perfect square of white, then join the color. The square is for the toe of slipper. Knit back and forth on the 15 stitches until you have a strip long enough to extend around the sole of slipper and
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Babies' Long Bootees
Babies' Long Bootees
Two colors of Saxony, blue and white or pink and white, and two steel knitting-needles, No. 14, are required for these bootees. With color, cast on 57 stitches. 1. Knit plain. 2. With white, knit 4, over, knit 3, * slip, narrow and bind, knit 3, over, knit 1, over, knit 3; repeat from * to end of row. 3. Purl. Repeat last 2 rows three times; with color knit 2 rows; with white repeat 2d and 3d rows twice, and again knit 2 rows plain with color and 2 rows plain with white. With white knit 14 rows
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Child's Knitted Mittens
Child's Knitted Mittens
Use Saxony yarn with needles of suitable size, as you knit tight or loose. No. 17 is a good average size. Cast 18 stitches on each of three needles. Knit 2, purl 1; repeat, until the wrist is of length desired, say two inches. For the pattern, knit as follows: 1. Purl. 2, 3, 4. Knit 2, purl 1. These 4 rows are repeated throughout. Begin to widen for the thumb in the 2d row above the wrist; to widen pick up a stitch between needles and knit it, knit 1, widen, and continue in pattern. Knit 2 rows,
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Knee-Cap
Knee-Cap
Elderly people, or those at all inclined to rheumatic twinges, appreciate the knee-cap, and a pair of them will make a most acceptable gift to grandpa or grandma. No. 12 steel needles and Germantown yarn were used for the model, which may be made more or less heavy, as desired, by choosing coarser or finer yarn. Cast 35 stitches upon each of three needles and knit around 30 times in single rib—that is, knit 1, purl 1, alternately. You are now ready to begin the gore, which may be done in single
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Wristers or Pulse-Warmers
Wristers or Pulse-Warmers
Wristers or pulse-warmers, are very comfortable on a cold day, and those described particularly so, as they fill the sleeve and completely exclude the wind. Using knitting-worsted, or yarn of any desired size or quality with needles to correspond, such as would be employed for a man's knitted sock, cast 18 to 22 stitches on each of 3 needles, and knit 2, purl 2, alternately, for 35 rows or more, according to length required. Bind off loosely. With bone crochet-hook work in straight rows from top
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Motor-Scarf
Motor-Scarf
This motor-scarf may be of pink and white, or any preferred colors of Shetland floss. Use wooden needles and cast on 100 stitches with pink. 1, 3. Purl. 2. Knit plain. 4. Knit 3, over twice, narrow; repeat across, ending with knit 3. 5. Purl, dropping 2d of the over-twice loops. 6. Knit plain. 7, 9. With white, purl. 8, 10. Knit plain. Repeat until the scarf is of the length required. The sides are finished with shells, in white, making 8 trebles, well drawn out, in the center of the pink stripe
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Sport Scarf
Sport Scarf
A very attractive scarf uses brown Shetland as a body color, with deep cream-color, green and rose in combination with the brown for stripes. Using No. 3½ or No. 4 bone needles, cast on 84 stitches and knit back and forth for 64 rows or 32 ribs; then join in the cream-color and knit (4 rows of cream, 2 rows of brown) 5 times, 10 rows of cream, (2 of brown, 4 of cream) 5 times; 64 rows of brown; join in green, (4 rows of green, 2 of brown) 3 times; 10 rows of green; (2 of brown, 4 of green) 3 tim
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Scarf in Lattice-Stitch
Scarf in Lattice-Stitch
Using Shetland floss and No. 4 bone needles, cast on as many stitches as required for width of scarf, using a multiple of 6 with 2 over. Knit back and forth 6 times. 7. Knit 1, over 3 times; repeat, knitting last stitch. 8. Knit 1, draw up the loop about one inch in length, (drop the "overs," and slip the knitted stitch) 6 times, slip the 6 long stitches to left-hand needle, draw the last 3 over 1st 3, knitting each, then knit the 1st 3, and repeat, knitting 1 at end of row. Take care the long s
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Knitting for the Red Cross
Knitting for the Red Cross
(Official Red Cross Photographs) Three hanks of gray or khaki knitting-yarn (¾ pound), fivefold, and a pair of amber needles No. 5, or No. 3 Red Cross needles will be needed; 11 stitches should measure two inches. Cast on 80 stitches. Knit 2, purl 2 stitches for 4 inches. Knit plain until sweater measures 25 inches. Knit 28 stitches, bind off 24 stitches for neck, loose. Knit 28 stitches. Knit 7 ridges on each shoulder, cast on 24 stitches. Knit plain for 21 inches. Purl 2, knit 2 stitches for 4
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Child's Drawers-Leggings, Knitted
Child's Drawers-Leggings, Knitted
Materials required are six hanks of Germantown wool, a pair of bone needles No. 4, and a pair of steel needles, No. 15. Cast on 68 stitches. 1 to 16. Knit 2, purl 2; repeat. This is the double rib. 17. Knit 6 plain, turn; knit back on these 6 stitches, turn. 18. Knit 12, turn; knit back on these 12 stitches. Continue working in this way, knitting 6 more stitches forward each row and knitting back on the same, until you have 36 stitches on the needle. Knit back on these 36 stitches, turn. This br
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A Knitted Hood for Miss Dolly
A Knitted Hood for Miss Dolly
Using blue Saxony and medium steel needles, cast on 74 stitches; knit plain back and forth until you have 10 single ribs, then bind off 6, knit across to within 6 stitches of the end and bind off these. This is for the front or turnover of the hood. Next row, knit 1, * over, narrow, knit 1; repeat, forming holes in which to run ribbon. Now change to white yarn and knit across, adding 6 extra stitches distributed along the front near the top in order to make the back a trifle full, * knit 1 row,
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A Lesson in Crochet
A Lesson in Crochet
The stitches and terms given herewith are such as are in general use, and were taught the writer by an English teacher of crocheting, herself a professional in the art. In some periodicals and books, the real slip-stitch is omitted, and the single is called slip-stitch; the double is called single, the treble is called double, the double treble is called treble, and so on. There are different ways of holding the crochet-needle and carrying the thread, and many consider one way as good as another
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Crocheted Jacket
Crocheted Jacket
One color or two may be used for making this pretty jacket, which is extremely modish, and very comfortable for the cool days and evenings sure to be experienced during summer outings. Six skeins of fourfold Germantown will be sufficient; or four skeins of one color for the body and two of white for the border, if made in two colors. Make a chain of 54 stitches, turn. 1. Miss 3, a double in next, * chain 1, miss 1, 1 double in next; repeat from * across, making 26 doubles; turn. 2. Chain 2, a do
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Tam-o'-Shanter in Double Crochet
Tam-o'-Shanter in Double Crochet
For the model were used one skein of electric-blue knitting-worsted and a ball of gray Angora wool, with a hook large enough to carry the yarn easily. Make a chain of 3 stitches, join. 1. Seven doubles in ring. 2. Two doubles in each double, taking both veins of stitch. 3. A double in double, 2 in next; repeat. 4. A double in each of 2 doubles, 2 in next; repeat. 5. A double in each of 3 doubles, 2 in next; repeat. Continue in this way, adding 1 double between widenings each row, until you have
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Ladies' Sleeveless Jacket or Hug-Me-Tight
Ladies' Sleeveless Jacket or Hug-Me-Tight
Use Germantown worsted, white or any desired color, with a hook large enough to carry the yarn smoothly. Commence with a chain of 140 stitches, turn. 1. Miss 3, 1 treble in each of 68 stitches following, shell of 3 trebles, 2 chain and 3 trebles in next stitch, to widen for center of back, a treble in each remaining stitch, turn. 2. Chain 3 for 1st treble, a treble in each treble, including the 3 trebles of shell, up to the 2 chain, make a shell as before under 2 chain, then a treble in each fol
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Child's Coat Sweater
Child's Coat Sweater
Use Germantown wool, cream-white or any color desired, and bone hook size 4, or a hook large enough to carry the wool easily. The sweater is crocheted in the length in two parts, and is joined in center of back. Make a chain of 160 stitches, turn. 1. A double in each stitch of chain, chain 1, turn. 2. A double in each double, working in back vein of stitch to form a rib. 3. Make star-stitches along the rib, thus: Chain 3, draw a loop through 2d and 3d stitches of chain, counting from hook, and a
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Child's Jacket
Child's Jacket
Materials required are three skeins of cream-white Saxony and one skein of blue or pink, with a bone hook of suitable size to carry the yarn smoothly. Make a chain of 78 stitches. 1. On the chain make 8 stars, widen, (1 star, widen, 9 stars, widen) twice, 1 star, widen, 8 stars. Break and fasten wool, and fasten in again at beginning of row so as to have all stars made on the right side. Or, one can work back with a row of doubles to beginning of 1st row. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Same as 1st row, ex
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Girl's Jacket
Girl's Jacket
Materials required are 12 skeins of gray Germantown yarn and 1 skein of blue. Make a chain of 52 stitches. 1. A double in 8th stitch of chain, * chain 3, miss 3, 1 double in next; repeat from * 10 times, making 12 loops in all, turn. 2. Chain 4, 3 trebles in 1st loop, * chain 1, 3 trebles in next loop; repeat from * across the row, ending with 4 trebles, turn. 3. Chain 4, a double under 1 chain, * chain 3, a double under next; repeat to end of row. Repeat 2d and 3d rows 23 times, making 24 rows
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Babies' Jacket
Babies' Jacket
Materials required are three skeins of Saxony yarn, one spool silk-finished crochet-cotton or crochet-silk, and two and one-half yards of No. 1 ribbon. Use a hook which will carry the yarn easily. Make a chain of 100 stitches, turn. 1. Miss 1st 4 stitches, make a treble in each of 96 stitches, drawing up to about five-eighths of an inch. Break and fasten wool (this so the work will be done on the right side; one may turn, if preferred, but the effect is not so good). 2. Fasten in where you began
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Baby's Shoes in Crochet
Baby's Shoes in Crochet
These little shoes may be made of crochet-cotton, or silk, white or delicate color, or of wool. They are very firm and neat, and shaped to the foot. The sample pair was made of No. 15 crochet-cotton; finer or coarser material will result in a smaller or larger shoe, by the same directions. Commence at bottom of the sole with a chain of 33 stitches. 1. Miss 1st stitch, a double in each of 31 stitches, 3 in end stitch, 1 in each of 31 stitches down other side and 3 in last, join. 2. A double in 1s
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Ribbed House-Slippers
Ribbed House-Slippers
Use 2-fold Shetland zephyr, or any similar yarn of moderate twist. Commencing at the toe, make a chain of 11 stitches, turn. 1. A double in 2d stitch of chain and 1 in each of 8 stitches, 3 doubles in end chain, 1 double in each of 9 stitches down other side of chain, in same stitches where the 1st 9 doubles were worked, chain 1, turn. 2. Ten doubles in 10 doubles, taking up back vein of stitch to form the rib, 3 doubles in next, or center stitch, 10 doubles in 10 doubles, chain 1, turn. 3, 4, 5
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Baby's Bootees
Baby's Bootees
A pair of dainty bootees makes a nice gift for baby, and is appreciated scarcely less by baby's mamma. Two very pretty styles are given, one in pink and white, the accepted colors for a girlie, the other in blue and white— blue being the color usually chosen for a little son's belongings. Commencing with white Saxony, make a chain of 11 stitches, turn. No. 1. 1.—Miss 1 stitch, a double in each of 10 stitches, turn. 2. Chain 1, a double in each of 10 doubles, taking up the back loop of stitch to
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A Sweater and Cap for Dolly
A Sweater and Cap for Dolly
One skein of white and blue Saxony will be sufficient for two sets; use a crochet-hook that will carry the wool easily. Commence the sweater with a chain of 60 stitches. 1. A double in each stitch of chain, turn. 2. A treble and a double in back of double of last row (chain 3 for 1st treble of the row), miss 1 double; repeat to end of row, turn. 3. A treble and a double taken between treble and double of last row; repeat. 4. A double in back of each stitch of last row (chain 1 for 1st double). 5
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Child's Cap in Bean-Stitch
Child's Cap in Bean-Stitch
Materials required are one skein of cream-white Shetland floss and a little light-blue Saxony yarn, with medium-sized bone hook. Chain 5, join. 1. Draw up loop one-fourth inch long, yarn over, hook in ring, draw loop through, over and draw through 3 loops now on needle, * chain 1, draw up a loop in ring, over, draw up another loop in ring, over, draw through all 4 loops; repeat to make 4 more bean-stitches, 6 in all, with 1 chain between, and join last 1 chain to top of 1st stitch. 2. Draw loop
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Child's Crocheted Hood
Child's Crocheted Hood
Use eiderdown or very heavy Germantown worsted, with a hook large enough to carry the wool without fraying. Chain 4 stitches, join. 1. Chain 3, draw a loop through 2d and 3d stitches of chain, and 2 through the ring; take up wool and work off all together, chain 1 to close the star, draw a loop through eye of star (under 1 chain just made), another through back part of last loop, and 2 in ring; work off as before, and repeat until you have made 6 stars; join. 2. Make 12 stars in the row, taking
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Child's Crocheted Hood in Wedge-Stitch
Child's Crocheted Hood in Wedge-Stitch
Materials required are one and one-half hanks of 4-fold Germantown wool, white, or any preferred color, and a bone crochet-hook of medium size. While intended for a small child, this hood may be very easily enlarged to fit any head. Chain 4 stitches with white wool, join. 1. Chain 3 for a treble, 19 trebles in ring, join. 2. Draw up a loop, insert hook in 1st stitch, * wool over, draw up a loop, wool over, hook in next stitch, over, draw up a loop, wool over, draw through all the loops on hook,
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Child's Toque in Wedge-Stitch
Child's Toque in Wedge-Stitch
This pretty cap, which will fit a girl of ten to fourteen years, and is easily enlarged to any desired size, requires five hanks of eiderdown-wool. If desired, two colors may be used, say white for cap and blue for the turnover or border. It is worked in wedge-stitch, and Germantown wool may be used by making more stitches. Use a bone hook of suitable size, that is, one which will carry the wool easily without catching in it. Make a chain of 4 stitches and join. 1. Draw out the loop, insert hook
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How To Secure Your Yarn Without Cost
How To Secure Your Yarn Without Cost
The women of America are knitting as never before. In the social set, no gathering can be fashionable that does not tolerate knitting; the business woman must needs knit on the car to and from her work; while to the busy housewife no duty is so imperative as to exclude knitting from the daily routine. It almost seems as if the women of America—all women, rich and poor alike—were devoting their united efforts to one vast universal consecration—the comfort of our boys over there. There is just one
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