Little Red Riding Hood

Gibson Girl

Materials

“Star” Pearl Cotton Article 90, size 5, 

3 balls Black or color desired, 2 balls White, steel 6 and 7

Or

DeLuxe” Crochet Cotton Article 346, 

1 ball Black or color desired, 

1 ball White, 
steel 6 and 7

6 inches fine wire

6 tiny White Buttons

½ yd narrow White Ribbon

¼ yd narrow Black Ribbon

1-7 or 8 inch Doll

SKIRT-With Black and No. 7 hook ch 34, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3 to turn all rows (ch 3 counts as 1 d c).

2nd Row-D c in same space, * 1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 6 times, 1 d c in each remaining st. Work 1 row even in d c.

4th Row-D c in same space, * 1 d c in each of the next 4 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 6 times, 1 d c in each remaining st. Work 1 row even. Continue working in same manner increasing in all even numbered rows always having 1 more st between increasing points, work all odd numbered rows even until there are 14 rows from beginning, cut thread.

RUFFLE-With Black ch 90, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, turn.

Next Row-Ch 3, s c in next s c, repeat from beginning across row, turn.

Next Row-Sl st to opposite side of starting ch, ch 3, d c in same space, 2 d c in each remaining st, ch 3, turn.

Next 3 Rows-1 d c in each d c, ch 3 to turn each row, cut thread.

Sew lower edge of skirt to s c row of ruffle (wrong side).

Sew side edges together as far as 3rd row from upper edge (center back).

BLOUSE-With White and No. 7 hook ch 34, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3 to turn all rows.

2nd Row-Working in front loop of sts only, work 1 d c in each d c.

3rd Row-Working in back loop of sts only, increase 1 d c at the beginning and end of row.

4th Row-Working in front loop of sts only, work same as last row.

All even numbered rows of bodice and sleeves are worked in front loop of sts only and all odd numbered rows are worked in back loop of sts only and will not be referred to again.

Next Row-1 d c in each of the next 6 d c, ch 3, turn. Next 2 Rows-1 d c in each d c, cut thread. With wrong side of 4th row toward you, skip 22 d c of 4th row, attach White in next st, ch 3 and work other side to correspond. With right side of work toward you, skip 4 d c of 4th row, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 13 d c, ch 3, turn. Work 2 rows even.

Next Row-1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, cut thread, turn.

Skip 6 d c of row before last, attach White in next st, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 3 sts, cut thread. Sew 4 sts of front and back sections together beginning at armhole.

SLEEVE-With White ch 16, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3 to turn all rows.

2nd Row-1 d c in each of the next 13 sts,

3rd Row-Working in d c, increase 1 d c at the beginning and end of row. Work 2 rows even.

6th Row-1 d c in next d c, * 1 d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * across row ending row with 1 d c in each of the last 2 sts.

7th Row-1 d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, * 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 5 times, d c in next st, ch 1, turn.

8th Row-Sl st over the next 3 sts, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 2 d c in next st, * 1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 3 times, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, turn.

Next 2 Rows-1 d c in each st.

Next Row-1 d c in each d c keeping last loop of each st on hook, thread over and pull through all sts tightly, cut thread leaving a length, fasten firmly. Sew side of sleeves to decreasing points. Sew sleeves to bodice. Sew bodice to skirt.

COLLAR-With wrong side of work toward you, attach White at 1st row of bodice at back, * ch 4, s c in next row, repeat from * 5 times, then work a row of s c around neck edge only, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row-1 s c in each s c of neck edge, cut thread.

Sew buttons in position. Make a ribbon bow and sew to blouse as illustrated.

PANTIES-With White and No. 6 hook work same as panties for bridesmaid doll.

HAT-With Black and No. 7 hook ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join or turn this or following rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round.

2nd Round-2 s c in each s c.

3rd Round-1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from beginning all around.

4th Round-Working in s c, increase in every 3rd st.

5th Round-Increase in every 4th st.

6th Round-Increase in every 6th st.

7th Round-Increase 4 sts evenly spaced.

8th Round-Working in back loop of sts only, work even. Working in both loops of sts work 3 rounds even.

Next Round-Working in the front loop of sts only, work 2 s c in each s c. Working in both loops of sts, work 2 rounds even, working last round over fine wire, join, cut thread. Cut a cardboard circle to fit top of crown and place inside of hat. Place White ribbon around brim of hat and finish with bow.

Jack & Jill

Materials:

“Puritan” Crochet Cotton Article 40, 

1 ball Lt. Blue, 

1 ball Yellow, 5 or 6 in., 

steel 6 or 7

Or

DeLuxe” Crochet Cotton Article 346,

1 ball Lt. Blue, 

1 ball Yellow, 5 or 6 in. 

steel 6 or 7

Or

Dawn” Medium Weight Article W 31, 

1 oz. Baby Blue, 1 oz. Buttercup,

 8 or 9 in. 

plastic E same as size 1 or 2

7 tiny buttons

⅓ yd narrow black ribbon

JACK'S OVERALLS

BACK SECTION-With Blue ch 19, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch.

2nd Row-Ch 1, turn, 1 s c in each s c (18 s c). Repeat the 2nd row 7 times, cut thread.

FRONT SECTION-With Blue ch 19, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row-Working in s c increase 4 s c evenly spaced (22 s c).

3rd Row-Ch 1, turn, 1 s c in each s c. Repeat the last row 7 times, cut thread, turn.

START LEG-Attach thread in 12th st of front section, ch 1, s c in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 10 sts, s c in last st of last row of back section, 1 s c in each of the next 9 sts, ch 1, join in 1st s c, ch 1, turn.

Next Row-S c in the ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 21 s c, join in 1st s c.

Next Row-Ch 1, turn, 1 s c in each s c, join in 1st s c.

Repeat the last row 15 times, cut thread.

Join thread at crotch and work other leg in same manner working an s c in the ch 1 at crotch.

BIB-With wrong side of work toward you, attach thread in 5th st from side opening on front section, s c in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 9 s c, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row-1 s c in each s c. Repeat the last row 4 times, then work a row of s c down side of bib, 1 s c in each of the 4 sts of starting ch, ch 7 for button loop, s c in same space, then work a row of s c around side opening, across top of back section, around opposite side opening, ch 7, s c in same space for button loop, 1 s c in each of the next 4 sts of starting ch, then work in s c up opposite side of bib, cut thread.

SUSPENDER-Ch 29, s c in 4th st from side opening on back section. Work 1 sl st in each st of ch, ch 7, sl st in same space for button loop, working on other side of ch work 1 sl st in each st, join in next st on back section, cut thread. Work another suspender in same manner joining in 4th st from other end of back section. Sew 4 buttons in position.

JACK'S BLOUSE

With Yellow ch 47, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row-Working in front loop of sts only, work 1 s c in each d c, ch 3, turn.

3rd Row-Working in back loop of sts, work 1 d c in each s c, ch 1, turn.

Repeat the last 2 rows once.

6th Row-Same as 2nd row.

7th Row-Working in back loop of sts only, work 1 d c in each of the next 11 s c, ch 7, skip 4 s c, 1 d c in each of the next 12 s c, ch 7, skip 4 s c, 1 d c in each of the next 12 s c, ch 1, turn.

8th Row-Working through front loop of sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c, s c decrease in next 2 sts, (s c decrease: * insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * once, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), 1 s c in each of the next 3 sts, s c decrease in next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 3 sts, 1 s c in each of the 7 sts of ch, 1 s c in each of the next 12 d c of back, 1 s c in each of the 7 sts of ch, * 1 s c in each of the next 3 d c, s c decrease in next 2 sts, repeat from * once, 1 s c in each remaining st, ch 3, turn.

9th Row-Working in back loop of sts, 1 d c in next s c, d c decrease in next 2 sts (d c decrease: * thread over hook, insert in next st, pull through and work off 2 loops, repeat from * once, thread over and work off all loops at one time), 1 d c in each of the next 2 s c, d c decrease in next 2 s c, 1 d c in each of the next 3 s c, 1 s c in next s c, s c decrease in next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, d c decrease in next 2 sts, * 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, d c decrease in next 2 sts, repeat from * twice, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, s c decrease in next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, * 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, d c decrease in next 2 sts, repeat from * once, 1 d c in each of the next 3 sts, ch 1, turn.

10th Row-Working through front loop of sts, * 1 s c in next st, s c decrease in next 2 sts, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.

11th Row-Working through back loop of sts, 1 s c in each s c, ch 3, s c in same space for ribbon loop, then work a row of s c down front, across lower edge, up other front, ch 3, s c in same space for ribbon loop, cut thread. COLLAR-Attach thread in 1st free loop of st of 10th row, s c in same space, * 2 d c in next free loop of next st, 3 d c in next free loop of next st, repeat from * across neck line ending with s c in last st, cut thread.

SLEEVES-Attach thread in center of lower edge of armhole and work 18 s c around armhole, join in 1st s c, ch 3, turn.

Next Row-Working through front loop of sts, work 1 d c in each s c at lower edge and 2 d c in each of the 8 s c across top of armhole for fullness, join, ch 1, turn.

Next Row-1 s c in each d c working through back loop of sts, cut thread. Insert ribbon through loops at neck and tie in bow.

JILL'S SKIRT

With Blue ch 46, s c in 8th st from hook for button loop, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row-1 s c in each s c, ch 3, turn.

3rd Row-S c in next s c, * ch 3, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row, do not turn.

Next Round-Ch 3, s c in 1st ch 3 loop, * ch 3, s c in next ch 3 loop, repeat from * all around.

Next Round-Ch 3, s c in the joining ch, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around.

Without joining rounds work 3 more rounds of ch 3 loops.

Next Round-* Ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around.

Next Round-* Ch 1, 3 s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join, cut thread.

Attach thread at starting ch at band and work 1 s c in each st, cut thread.

SUSPENDERS-Ch 31, join in 4th st from back opening and work same as Jack's suspenders. Work other suspender in same manner joining in 4th st from opposite side of back opening. Sew 3 buttons in position.

PANTIES-With Blue ch 41, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 4, turn.

2nd Row-Skip 1 s c, d c in next s c, * ch 1, skip 1 s c, d c in next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row-l s c in 1st d c, * 1 s c in next mesh, s c in next d c, repeat from * across row, ch 4, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows once.

6th Row-Skip 1st, s c in next st, * ch 3, skip 1 st, s c in next st, repeat from * 3 times, ch 3, s c in 11th st from opposite side of same row, * ch 3, skip 1 st, s c in next st, repeat from * 4 times, join to form leg opening.

Next Row-Ch 1, 2 s c in next loop, ch 1, sl st in top of last s c for picot, s c in same loop, * 2 s c in next loop, ch 1, sl st in top of last s c for picot, s c in same loop, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread. Finish other leg to correspond.

Attach thread at band and work a row of s c around top of waist band and around side opening working a 7 ch loop at corner of one side for button. Sew button in position.

With Yellow work blouse same as for Jack.

Queen of Hearts

Materials:

"Puritan" Crochet Cotton Article 40, 

1 ball White, 1 ball Red, steel 6 and 7

or

"Deluxe" Crochet Cotton Article 346, 

1 ball White, 1 ball Red,

 steel 6 and 7

or

"Star" Pearl Cotton Article 90, size 5,

 4 balls White, 3 balls Red, steel 6 and 7

1-7 or 8 inch Doll

1 ½ yds narrow Ribbon

DRESS: SKIRT

With White and No.7 hook ch 38 rather loosely, tr c in 5th st from hook, 2 tr c in each remaining st of ch, join in 4th st of ch.

2nd Round-Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr c) and working in back loop of sts only, tr c in next tr c, * ch 3, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * all around, ch 3, join in 4th st of ch.

3rd Round-Working through both loops of sts for remainder of dress, ch 4, tr c in next tr c, * ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, repeat from * all round, ch 4, join, cut thread.

4th Round-Attach Red in next loop, ch 4, 4 tr c in same space, drop loop from hook, insert in 4th st of ch, pick up loop and pull through, ch 1, popcorn st in same loop (popcorn st: 5 tr c in same space, drop loop from hook, insert in top of 1st tr c, pick up loop and pull through), * ch 5 and in next loop work 2 popcorn sts with ch 1 between, repeat from * all around, join in 1st popcorn st, cut thread.

5th Round-Attach White in loop, ch 4, 3 tr c in same space, * ch 4, 4 tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join in 4th st of ch.

6th Round-Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, tr c in next loop, * ch 4, tr c in same loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 4 tr c, tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ending round with ch 4, tr c in same loop, join in 4th st of ch.

7th Round-Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 4 tr c, tr c in next loop, * ch 4, tr c in same loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 6 tr c, tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending round with ch 4, tr c in same loop, tr c in next tr c, join in 4th st of ch, cut thread.

8th Round-With Red work same as 4th round but having ch 8 between popcorn st groups, cut thread.

9th Round-Attach White in loop, ch 4, 9 tr c in same space, * ch 4, 10 tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join in 4th st of ch.

10th Round-Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 9 tr c, tr c in next loop, * ch 4, tr c in same loop, 1 tr c in each of the next 10 tr c, tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending round with ch 4, tr c in same loop, join in 4th st of ch.

11th Round-Ch 4 and work 1 tr c in each tr c and 1 tr c, ch 2, 1 tr c in each ch 4 loop, join, cut thread.

12th Round-Attach Red in ch 2 loop, * ch 3, 4 tr c in same space, drop loop from hook, insert in 3rd st of ch, pick up loop and pull through, ch 1, 5 tr c in same space, drop loop from hook, insert in 1st tr c, pick up loop and pull through, ch 3, 1 s c in each of the next 14 tr c, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.

BODICE

-Attach White in 1st st at top of skirt, ch 3, 1 d c in each d c decreasing 6 sts evenly spaced (29 sts) (to decrease: * thread over hook, insert in next st, pull through and work off 2 loops, repeat from * once, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), ch 3, turn.

2nd Row-l d c in each st, ch 3, turn.

3rd Row-* 1 d c in each of the next 5 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * across row, ch 3, turn.

4th Row- * 1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * across row, ch 3, turn.

5th Row-l d c in each of the next 8 d c, ch 8, skip 3 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 17 d c, ch 8, skip 3 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 9 sts, ch 3, turn.

6th Row: RUFFLE-Working in back loop of sts, 2 d c in same space, * 3 d c in next d c, repeat from * across row, cut thread.

Attach White at neckline and work a row of s c around neck and around back opening, cut thread.

Attach Red in 1st st of ruffle and work 1 s c in each d c of ruffle, cut thread.

Place on doll and tie together with small bow at back of neck.

Lace ribbon through waistline and tie in bow at front.

HAT

With Red and No.6 hook ch 10, join to form a ring, ch 4, 11 tr c in ring, ch 4, turn.

2nd Row-2 tr c in each st, ch 4, turn.

3rd Row-l tr c in each of the next 11 tr c, sl st in next tr c, 1 tr c in each remaining st, without cutting thread work a row of s c down side of hat, in ring at lower edge and up opposite side, cut thread. Lace ribbon through 1st row of hat and tie under chin as illustrated.

PANTIES

With White Rayon Crochet and No. 6 hook ch 38 rather loosely to fit around waistline, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3, turn.

2nd Row-1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, 2 d c in next d c, * 1 d c in each of the next 5 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * across row ending with 1 d c in last st, join in 3rd st of 1st ch 3.

3rd and 4th Rows-Ch 3 (Counts as 1 d c), 1 d c in each d c, join in 3rd st of ch.

5th Row-Ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 10 d c, skip 21 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 10 d c, join.

6th Row- * Ch 3, s c in next st, repeat from * all around, cut thread. Attach thread at crotch and finish other leg in same manner. Work a row of s c around top of panties working rather loosely then work a row of s c around side opening, cut thread. Tie with ribbon on side.

If desired make an underskirt of crinoline and taffeta.

Bride & Groom

Bridesmaids

Alice

Little Bo Peep