MATERIALS: American Thread Company “Star” or “Gem” Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 20 or 30, White, Ecru, Dark Crean), Dark Linen or Colors; steel crochet hook No. 10 or 11. 8 300-yard balls will make Luncheon Cloth 9×9 motifs. Each motif measures about 5 inches. Ch 15, join to form a ring, ch 1, work 23 [...]

Border Sampler was worked in cross stitch on white 14 count Aida using three strands of thread and was custom framed. From this sampler you can see how effectively one motif repeated can be used to make a border. Repeat the motif  with the bells and ribbons or add pattern variations on the motifs, as [...]

Flowers Centre Pattern This design was used for a tray cloth, but it would also look ideal in the centre of a table cloth, edged with the corner motif and border patterns. The pattern can be widened and lengthened by adding more of the pattern repeats. We chose to work this design in pink to [...]

Experience Level Intermediate Size Finished sole length: 8-1/2 inches Materials Crochet cotton size 10: 350 yds ecru Steel crochet hook size 7 2 (10 1/2-inch) pieces ecru felt Sewing needle and thread 52 inches 3/4-inch-wide ecru ribbon Gauge 9 dc = 1 inch Pattern Note Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Instep Make 2 [...]

Picot Edging Experience Level Easy Size: 1-1/4 inches wide Materials Coats “Big Ball” crochet cotton size 20: 1 ball No 42 cream Steel crochet hook size 10 Gauge Work evenly and consistent Pattern Notes Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Always work on right side, fasten off at the end of each row, attach [...]

Experience Level Intermediate Size 16 x 57 inches Materials South Maid crochet cotton size 10: 800 yds No 1 white Steel crochet hook size 8 Spray starch Rustproof pins Padded pinning board Pressing cloth Gauge Motif: 4 inches in diameter Pattern Notes Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Allow sufficient cotton for larger runner  [...]