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required length. Flr3t row—Work <*n« single crochet In every stitch of th« chain and break off the at the end of this and every other row. \u25a0 Second row—Work one single In every , always taking the stitch from the back. Third row—Work one single cro- chet, then wrap the yarn twice over tno needle for treble crochet, sticking th© needle in the top stitch of the first row of single crochet; then three single cro- chet, picking up the back stitch only; then the treble, and repeat to the end of the row. Fourth row—Work two single crochet, then the treble. This brings th» treble back of the one In the preced- ingrow.' Then three single crochet (th© one above tho treble must be taken through the stitch, me other two take^ up the back stitch). - Always have three stitches between tne trebles; In each row the treble will be one stitch back

of the treble In the preceding row. k Bean stitch—Make a chain of the re- quired length. .Skip two chains, wrap> the yarn over the hook, draw the yarn through and iwrap again over the hook; draw through all the stitches on th* hook at the same time. Continue t through each of the first five stitches of the chain, throw the yarn over and draw it through all the stitches on th© hook, closing the cluster with a stitch. Draw a loop up through the ey« A formed by the slip stitch; draw a !oop> , up through the back part of this last upright stitch of the star just made; CROCHETING draw stitches, through. Then draw a loop through these and close as in the preceding CROCHETING,-often sound very much more In- all three; chain one, take up the three stars. Repeat to the end of the chain volved than they really are. Here loops; draw together and make a and break off the yarn. Second row- a single it; one; are few of the more-usual ones: crochet• over chain re- Draw the yarn through the outer —Make a series of loops, peaT~from to the end of the row. edge of the star made; make the, row— Just each one of which is drawn through Second Chain three stitches at a chain of three stitches, throw the yara preceding beginning of the row; make the one. the over the hook and bring loop up single a Single crochet (S. C.)—lnsert the hook first loop in the crochet over through the last stitch tho chain . .preceding row, of Just and "draw the '.yarn through; pass the. the shell of the the made. The yarn is thrown over tho hook yarn loop double loop around the hook and" draw it second In the first for the flr3t stitch beginning through shell, loop at tho of both the loops on the latter. of the second the third in each row only. Take up three- stitches, (D. C.)— yarn the single crochet of the second shell, Double crochet . Pass the drawing up tho last loop through tho around the hook, insert the latter, draw and proceed as before.. first stitch beyond the first «y©; repeat the yarn through, pass the yarn around Crazy stitch— Make a chain of the through to the end of the row; break eS ta© the hook. and draw the former required length. "Work three double •yarn. ' two loops and again through crochet in the third stitch from the A* I then two Half-stitch rib slipper loops. hook, and make one single crochet in or stitch—Slaks a chain of tho required length. Treble crochet— Pas3 the yarn twice the third stitch from the double Draw a crochet, place. loop through a stitch of this chain. around the hook, insert the hook and to fasten the shell in throw the yarn over the yarn through Make a chain of three stitches; then hook and draw draw the it; pa3S the through both loops on yarn double crochet -in the, same tho hook at once. around the 'hook, draw the yarn three row— crochet, Second Same as tho first raw. cbSjj . through two loops, again through two stitch with the single and up single picking the stitch from tho back t> loops, and again through two loops. fasten the shell with a crochet form the rib.. Long — a as^before, in the third stitch from the crochet Make chain of the re- ' Shell stitch—Make a quired length, wrap yarn over shell. Continue to the end of the chain of the re- the the • quired length. Turn and hook, Insert the hook/ draw the yarn chain. Turn the work; make a chain work four double crochet In the first stitch; skip > through, wrap the yarn over the hook of three stitches; make three double two chain, and make single through loop; crochet In the last single crochet one crochet and draw it one then in the stitch; skip again through two, again made in the first row; fasten this next two chain and and .then make four double through, two. . shell by a single crochet In the loop crochet In tha next stitch. Repeat to the end of tho Picot or picot edge— Make a chain of formed by the chain of three• In the chain. . Repeat to Second row—Make on© slnglo crochet in the required length, work, one 1 preceding row. from the double the center of the shell of four crochet,* three chain stitches, one single end of the chain. doubly Ripple stitch— Make a chain of the crochet and four double crochet in crochet in the second stitch of the chain. single ths\ required length. row—Skip the crochet of the preceding row; j Work one chain stitch and make one First repeat first stitch, work one single crochet across the row. a double crochet In the fourth stitch of Fancy afghan J' * in each of the next two stitches, chain stitch— ThLs is made with the chain. Repeat from across the a double end row. , two stitches; work two double crochet crochet hook, and tho yam must be wound Cross stitch— Make a re- stitching back Into the single crochet into balls, as two chain of the stitches; balls are at quired length; work double crochet last made; skip two work used one time. Make a one chain of the required length; In the third stitch chain; skip one one single crochet in each of the next take up . of the stitches; stitches; each stitch as plain stitch; one in the two chain two work in afghan stitch, make double crochet retaining on next stitch. Then make one double cro- two double crochet stitching back into them the needle. Turn tho the single crochet as before, and con- work, after fastening the other of chet stitch back into the stitch that has yarn ball ' tinue across the row, bein~ careful to to the other end of the work, end been skipped,- thus forming the cross. take the Afghan end the row with a single crochet. stitches off the needle withtba stitch— Make achain of the re- :'-";. other hook. With quired length; pick up Second row—Same as first. the same, hook tako each stitch of up the stftch.es again; the chain, throwing the yarn over the Popcorn stitch— Make a chain of the then turn tho length. work, taking ted line for attaching a linen or lawn be.' When -worked on -medium-weight hook every time before picking required First row—Make one them aff with tho other up a stitch; up hook. band. linen Itis durable and attractive. stitch. Second row—Work back in tricot sjngle crochet in the first take Tworows like this form a ridga. Any chain; keep one Now. this collar can -be either solid little Introductions of color can style, drawing through first one loop the, next stitch of the work, eyelet work or a combination of be made. The ring of:round forms in and then throwing yarn stitch on the needle and make three .the rover the both. Ihave seen effective results with the .center of each piece is effective chain stitch, the fourth stitch being Homemade Trimmings vhook and drawing through two loops at A LL.the \u25a0 beautiful the latter Idea, the occasional open- \u25a0when worked in solid stitch In old blue a time, taken through both stitche3, thus form- oriental trimmings i Third row—Repeat the first ZA so fashionable nowadays work relieving the solid and giving a or old rose or, perhaps, in a shaded com- row, but pick up the vertical thread Ing a popcorn. Make one single cro- •*•-*- are rutn- in- chet, ously expensive, but there ts hope- certain balance.; Pad with soft bination of dull tones. stead of* the chain. Repeat in alternate then a popcorn, and repeat acros3 Your eye row. Second row—Begin with still for the impoverished. Buy a few- cotton the forms that you intend to work, own for color should guide rows. the the inches using opposite you in this matter, helped out by a single ; in the next stitch of the trimming desired and use stitches in the direction Honeycomb stitch—Make a chain of two it, a pattern from that of the run- knowledge of the becomlngness. the make a popcorn; make one single cro- as to make your own. Braid final working. The to, the required length. First row—•ln- the soutache, ning stem you will work with outline recipient of the gift. ; • chet, then a popcorn, and continue bands in then in the center sert the needle in the third stitch of of the flower design glass stitch. Again—and Ido to It is decidedly worth while for a - across the row, making one single cro- sew Jewels- not hesitate the chain, and draw a loop through; popcorn Through the pattern repeat Christmas gift, so begin right away, my • ' chet between each two 3 make small Frencn this suggestion— let,ma say that ~ wrap the thread; insert the needle in throughout the entire work. knots of gold thread. a double working embroiderers. \u25a0 . - the, next chain, a- loop — The effect Is lovely by which the over- and draw Newport stitch— Make a chain of the and cheap. 1 lapping stitches are whipped together Into a twilled cord is .decidedly worth ; while, v . •'-.'." .\u25a0. "Pad theiscalloped edges anfl work with buttonhole :stitches.- ;Here again a sec- ond buttonhole treatment ~will'prevent any fraying, of'the edges. Evening Slippers The'rabat is double, as you see. If you are in a great hurry, one of these To Trim the forms may be omitted. '*Open^eyelet work •'is' effective 'In the ring at'; the Iam holding, up for your combinatlon; th©rabat in its pretty dou- center and in the.gToups of berries up approval a set that is delightful ble form is another; or the collar and the vine. You will find that the graceful in design and easy to work at rabat will do for a third. Think of Jt! edge on these tabs will work very easily TODATthis and quickly: Practically time of rush and excitement. So get your soft mercerized cotton, the same direc- Besides, it Is practically two gifts if your needle and a very com- tions should be followed in working:the you viish. Let me tell you how. The cuffs. Iadvise a treatment that matches fortable chair and start to work. the work on the accompanying piece." collar and cuffs willmake an acceptable Allow about ,one-half inch on the dot- The. set i3Just as charming as Itcan ABathtub Cover BASTA EMBROIDERY nothing in the world so '. _hard to keep really clean as an nowadays THERE\Is\u25a0 enameled bathtub. One woman is to be seen a with the plain stitch, fTJHERE mostly In the has had recourse finally to a covering J striking revival of basta em- natural sandy or khaki "*• broidery, shade of the of 'unbleached* muslin, "cut the size of that many-colored basta strands; hence the work could ' work on heavy canvas, easily the tub and ;rounded off at the ends to somewhat re- be utilized also for mats, rugs, 1 sembling the old fit it. A bias facing is then stitched , and cushions, footstools, screen panels ' .'cover, which may be utilized for everything and bath slippers! around the and through this a etout' tape /Is When from an armchair to a pincushion. Modern workers quest .run.• the tub* is fin of light not in use the Usually the figures are geometrical conceits have, managed : cover is thrown over it to "dispense and the tape; tlght; ones in long straight stitches, giving /\u25a0 with tho heavy" background drawn' around the and projecting edge. ARTY islippera -in delightful even- a somewhat Itis' easy enough to \u25a0\u25a0 •\u25a0-\u25a0•\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0-•.-.„ : .' stiff and formal effect fringe holder by employing a close, 4 <-: :\u25a0-•.\u25a0- '\u25a0-:•\u25a0\u25a0 ::.:' r space" Variety wash,. and spares an ha e r £- bon. The between the two bod is now being introduced, fancy canvas in tints, incredible amount , ¥ ;5 , J? and" made to complete delicate art of wear and bathtub; > P ? !s flljed with quillings of chiffon, however, by means of quaint figure which stands as a pretty tear for the"". costumes for the hours after 6 are subjects foundation. ' now rosettes, '\u25a0wound -around each end. This Idea Is reproduced in the primitive In which are well-defined motifs in :decorated -with .buckles delineation of costumes and the rainbow and bo-nrs that can b© made at horns by- beautiful in any color and i3very Inex- . man- tints and the stitch AMarkingvHint ; pensive picked ners inspired by ancient art. peculiar to - x - even the amateur. :For':little gifts :to when made of remnants In^ such this Dutch work. A GOOD scale jbf sizes to use in em- your; 3; instances faces are worked out Handbags look, friend who"; are'in -the I'butterfly'." up at odd momenta. in attractive when brolderlng /initials on household bead/ tent stitch, and occasionally made of pale^ blue canvas, L\ whirlthese^suggesttoris, are offered iwltii In round form tbe figured net rosette enlivened \u25a0 linen the long, typical stroke Is \u25a0with- is •as follows: a hope that the puzzled mind willfind a Is shown. Thla.is made by box-pleating carried the bright and- .Tablecloths, : across slantwise fringed letters two inches long. solution of the; question of;the hour.;? a long folded piece of net and gathering to form with fine strands Injharmony Napkins, three-quarters panels, letters -of an \u25a0A-; silver 'tissue quite -easily the rough edges In to the center. A sets of chairbacks and seats, with the tassels and pleated holder. Inch; long. ; ; - ; rose made. I '\u25a0: : button la fastened there, giving animated by groups' of"native pic- Heavy tassels also .droop from head Sheets, The' central portion Is o"f folded' Jeweled . '. letters two Inches long. ribbon; white' in color; two petals^on a spot of glistening color and incidental- torial art «^Some' parts of the. cele- and foot cushions.^ornamented with Pillowcases, brated Bayeux could pos- \checked ','. . letters one inch long. each ;side^ -A;;' ofithe";tissue cut ly concealing the junction of the shirred covers of"the Dutch work. articles, 1 »of *- on sibly be treated In this way, if tho Powderlngs and stripes adapted .Othertioned size letters propor- thc bias and folded around '.the' center, lines. ss~~ from " accordingly. V; completes . correct crewel SSUt< h de si brighten, < :the ;simple ornament.- of Any young girl willbe delighted at a tints were*' available. ?I2? f i : sns up Fashions In marking 'change," 00 that Two'/ cozies, typed \u25a0\u25a0 ' pair tasteful tea with a anywhere these with/a t tor'many^dances:- ; f of these attractive ornaments for The coarse canvas foundation used cluster of three-pleated from half an inch to four or little wish - ' a frillof gold tulle \ and \tiediin the cen- combination ribbon originally .embroidery loops in even five;inches •,long is < the *, willbean-acceptabie'gifti: ter, of and chiffon. The the, evening slippers. They are de- In this rustic basta \u25a0 ; moder but witha stralghfband.. style invariably wholly like the cable outlining the tnese are 6afe - ;sane ' This of or- center of each ribbon bud \u25a0I3 by lightful fcal to be covered snail paneL and measurements The jlittleI nothing .more $x nament { perhaps ] formed personal gifts and speak for / lor.the conservative embroiderer. bow/formOsT is the easiest' toImake. twirling ends: than a long fold of gold*net placed over V *• the/stitched* and fashion- themselve3 of the wish the - -' A;double rose form is shown in the ing surrounding petals of donor• %*w ; x -• '- -mm !the of folded rib- please. ] {