Miss France

Miss China

Miss Holland

Miss Sweden

MATERIALS:

 D·M·C Pearl Cotton, Art. 116D, Size 8: 

2 balls Blue No. 799 or 334, 1 ball Yellow No. 445 or 744.

D·M·C Six Strand Cotton: 

2 skeins Black No. 310, 2 skeins Red No. 666.

4-inch ribbon; ½ yard for Petticoat.

7 or 8-inch Doll.

Steel Crochet Hook, Size 7.

GAUGE: 

9 dc rows = 2 inches, 3 tr rows = 1 inch * = STAR

SKIRT-With Blue, ch 42, 1 tr in 6th ch from hook, ch 1, [1 tr and ch 1] in each of next 36 chs, join (with slip st) in 4th ch of ch-5. Rnd 2-Ch 5, skip joined st, 1 tr in next sp, * ch 1, 1 tr in next tr, ch 1, 1 tr in next sp; rpt from STAR around; end, ch 1, join in 4th ch of ch-5. Rnd 3-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 5, 1 tr in next sp, ch 1, [1 tr and ch 1] in each remaining sp, join in 4th ch of ch-5. Rpt rnd 3 eleven times. Fasten off. Waistband-Using Red Six Strand Cotton, work 33 sc along other side of foundation ch of Skirt (spacing sts evenly). Row 2-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across, fasten off.

BODICE-With Yellow, work 1 dc in first sc of row 2 of Waistband, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each of next 32 sc (32 sps). Row 2-Ch 4, turn, skip first sp, 1 dc in next sp, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each remaining sp. Rpt row 2 twice (29 sps in row 4). Fasten off. Shoulder Strap-Turn, skip first 3 dc, with Yellow, work 1 dc in next dc, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each of next 2 dc (2 sps). Row 2-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc. Row 3-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rpt row 3 three times. Fasten off leaving 7 inches of thread to sew, skip 4 sps for underarm and sew end of Strap to next 2 sps at front of Bodice. Work other Shoulder Strap to correspond.

SLEEVE-Rnd 1-With Yellow, work 1 dc in center dc at underarm, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each of next 2 dc, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1] in each of 6 sps of Shoulder Strap, [1 dc and ch 1] in each of next 2 dc at underarm, join in first dc (17 dc in rnd). Rnd 2-Ch 1, skip joined st, slip st in next sp, ch 4, 1 dc in next sp, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each remaining sp, join in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rpt rnd 2 twice. Rnd 5-Ch 3, skip joined st, 1 dc in each dc around, skip ch-3, slip st in first dc. Rnd 6-Ch 3, skip joined dc, 1 dc in each remaining dc, skip ch-3, join in first dc. Rpt rnd 6 three times. Fasten off. Work other Sleeve to correspond. With Yellow, work a row of sc around neck edge (about 1 sc in each sp). Rows 2 and 3-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off.

APRON-Using Black Six Strand Cotton, ch 12, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 10 chs, fasten off. Row 2-Turn, using Red Six Strand Cotton, work 1 dc in first sc, * ch 1, 1 dc in next sc; rpt from STAR across (10 sps), fasten off. Row 3-Turn, with Black, work 2 sc in first dc, 2 sc in next sp, * 1 sc in next dc, 2 sc in next sp, rpt from STAR 8 times, 2 sc in next dc, fasten off. Row 4-Turn, with Yellow, work 1 tr in first sc, * ch 2, skip next sc, 1 tr in next sc; rpt from STAR across (17 tr), fasten off. Row 5- Turn, with Black, work 1 sc in each st and each sp across (33 sc), fasten off. Row 6-Turn, with Red, 1 dc in first sc, * ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in next sc; rpt from STAR across, fasten off. Row 7-Rpt row 5. Rpt last 4 rows for pattern until 23 rows from beginning. Sew Apron to foundation ch of Skirt at center front.

HAT-With Blue, ch 60, 1 dc in 6th ch from hook, * ch 1, skip next ch, 1 dc in next ch; rpt from STAR across (28 sps). Row 2-Ch 4, turn, skip first 2 sps, 1 dc in next dc, * ch 1, 1 dc in next dc; rpt from STAR to last 2 sps; end, ch 1, 1 dc in 4th ch of turning ch. Row 3-Ch 4, turn, skip first 2 sps, 1 dc in next dc, * ch 1, 1 dc in next dc; rpt from STAR to last 2 sps; end, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rpt row 3 seven times. Fasten off. Fold at center and sew seam at back as shown on page 9. Trimming-With Red, chain for 10 inches, fasten off. Leaving 2½ inches of Trimming free at each end, sew the center 5 inches flat on 2nd row of Hat, tie the 2 ends together at back as streamers.

VEST-With Blue, ch 10, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 6 chs. Row 2-Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Rpt row 2 until 14 rows from beginning. Fasten off. Shoulder Strap-With Blue, work 3 dc around post of end st of 2nd row of Vest. Row 2-Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, 1 dc in next dc. Row 3-Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, 1 dc in top ch of turning ch. Rpt row 3 seven times. Fasten off leaving 6 inches of thread to sew, skip 3 rows for underarm and sew end of Strap to edge of next row at back of Vest. Work other Shoulder Strap to correspond. To dress Doll, see patternbook page. Put on Vest having opening at front, with Red, lace it together and tie a bow.

English Lavender

MATERIALS:

D·M·C Pearl Cotton, Art. 116D,

 Size 8: 3 balls Lavender Ombre No. 52, 95 or 55.

4-inch ribbon; ½ yard for Petticoat.

¼-inch ribbon; 1 yard. 7 or 8-inch Doll.

Steel Crochet Hook Size 7.

GAUGE: 

10 dc = 1 inch, 9 dc rows = 2 inches * = STAR

BODICE-Ch 14, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 10 chs (12 dc including ch-3). Rows 2, 3, 4 and 5-Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, 1 dc in top ch of ch-3. Row 6-Ch 14 (for shoulder), turn, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 10 chs, 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, 1 dc in top ch of ch-3 (24 dc). Row 7-Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc (12 dc). Rpt row 2 twice. Rpt rows 6 and 7. Rpt row 2 four times; drop loop from hook, sew end of each shoulder strap to top of 2nd row in from back opening (to form armhole).

COLLAR-Pick up dropped loop, ch 7, 1 sc in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr around post of last dc made on Bodice, ch 3, 1 sc in top of tr just made (Picot made), 1 more tr around post of same dc, a Picot, work [1 tr and a Picot] in each of 12 sts of shoulder strap, work [1 tr, a Picot, 1 tr, a Picot] around post of next 3 dc at neck edge, work other shoulder and back to correspond. Fasten off.

SLEEVES-Rnd 1-Working around armhole, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1] around post of end st of 3 rows at underarm, [1 dc, ch 1] in each of 12 sts of shoulder strap, join (with slip st) in first dc (18 dc). Rnd 2-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 3, 1 dc in each remaining sp around, join in top ch of ch-3. Rnd 3-Ch 4, skip joined st and next dc, * 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc; rpt from STAR around, join in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rnd 4-Ch 1, 1 sc in joined st, ch 3, 1 sc in last sc made (Picot), [1 sc and a Picot] in each dc around, join in first sc, fasten off.

SKIRT-Make a loop on hook, working along lower edge of Bodice, 1 sc in top ch of turning ch of last row of Bodice, work 3 dc around post of same turning ch, * 1 sc in top of end st of next row, Shell of 3 dc around post of same end st; rpt from STAR around, to join Skirt, slip st in first sc (15 Shells). Rnd 2-Ch 1, 1 sc in joined st, ch 3, 1 sc in front loop of center dc of next Shell, ch 3, * 1 sc in front loop of next sc between Shells, ch 3, 1 sc in front loop of center dc of next Shell, ch 3; rpt from STAR around, join in first sc (30 Loops). Rnd 3-Ch 3, skip joined st, 1 sc in next Loop, * 1 dc in front loop of next sc, 1 sc in next Loop; rpt from STAR around, join in top ch of ch-3. Rnd 4-Ch 3, 1 dc in joined st, skip next sc, * a Shell of 3 dc in front loop of next dc, skip next sc; rpt from STAR around; end, 1 more dc in joined st, join in top ch of ch-3. Rnds 5 and 6-Ch 3, 2 dc in joined st, * a Shell of 5 dc in front loop of center dc of next Shell; rpt from STAR around; end, 2 more dc in joined st, join in ch-3. Rnds 7 and 8-Ch 3, 3 dc in joined st, a Shell of 7 dc in front loop of center dc of each Shell around; end, 3 more dc in joined st, join in ch-3. Rnds 9 and 10-Ch 4, 4 tr in joined st, a Shell of 9 tr in front loop of center st of each Shell around; end, 4 more tr in joined st, join in ch-4. Rnds 11 and 12-Ch 4, 5 tr in joined st, a Shell of 11 tr in front loop of center tr of each Shell around; end, 5 more tr in joined st, join in ch-4. Rnds 13 and 14-Ch 4, 6 tr in joined st, a Shell of 13 tr in front loop of center tr of each Shell around; end, 6 more tr in joined st, join in ch-4. Rnd 15-Ch 4, 7 tr in joined st, a Shell of 15 tr in front loop of center tr of each Shell around; end, 7 more tr in joined st, join in ch-4. Fasten off.

HAT-Crown-Ch 5, join to form ring, ch 3, work 17 dc in ring, join (in top of ch-3). Rnd 2-Ch 3 (= 1 dc), skip joined st, * 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st; rpt from STAR around, join (27 dc). Rnd 3-Ch 3, skip joined st, 1 dc in back loop of each dc around, join. Brim-Rnd 1-Ch 1, slip st in back loop of each dc around (leaving front loops free), join, ch 4, [1 dc and ch 1] in front loop of each dc around, join in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rnd 2-Ch 4, skip joined st, 1 dc in next sp, ch 1, work [1 dc and ch 1] in each dc and in each sp around, join in 3rd ch of ch-4 (54 sps). Rnds 3 and 4-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 4, 1 dc in next sp, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each remaining sp, join in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rnd 5-Ch 1, 1 sc in joined st, 1 sc in each sp and each dc around, join in first sc (108 sc). Rnd 6-Ch 1, 1 sc in joined st, * skip next 2 sc, Shell of 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc; rpt from STAR around, end with Shell, join in first sc (18 Shells), fasten off.

PARASOL-Ch 5, join into ring, ch 3, 17 dc in ring, join in ch-3. Rnd 2-Ch 4, skip joined st, 1 dc in next dc, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each remaining dc, ch 1, join (in 3rd ch of ch-4). Rnd 3-Ch 4, skip joined st, 1 dc in next sp, ch 1, * 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next sp, ch 1; rpt from STAR around, join. Rnd 4-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 4, 1 dc in next sp, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each remaining sp, join. Rnd 5-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 5, 1 dc in next sp, ch 2, [1 dc and ch 2] in each remaining sp, join in 3rd ch of ch-5. Rnd 6-Ch 1, 2 sc in each sp around, join in first sc (72 sc). Rnd 7-Ch 1, 1 sc in joined sc, * skip next sc, Shell of 5 dc in next sc, skip next sc, 1 sc in next sc; rpt from STAR around, end with Shell, join in first sc, fasten off. Stiffen with sugar water. Make Parasol handle with pipe cleaner. To dress Doll, see patternbook page. Tie narrow ribbon around waistline and tie a bow with streamers at left front. Tack a bouquet of small artificial flowers behind bow. Tie a narrow ribbon around Hat crown, tie a bow with streamers at back of Hat.

Miss Latin America

MATERIALS:

D·M·C Pearl Cotton, Art. 116D, Size 8: 

1 ball Orange Ombre No. 106 or 51, 1 ball Green

Ombre No. 101, 1 ball Black No. 310.

4-inch ribbon; ½ yard.

7 or 8-inch Doll.

1 pair suitable small earrings.

Small artificial flowers for hair.

Steel Crochet Hook, Size 7.

GAUGE:

 4 Shells rnds = 1 inch * = STAR

SKIRT-With Orange, ch 37 (about 3½ inches), 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each remaining ch (36 sc). Row 2- Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across. Rnd 1-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in 2nd sc, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each remaining sc, join (with slip st in 3rd ch of ch-4). Rnd 2-Ch 4, skip joined st, [Shell of 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next dc, ch 1, * 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, Shell in next dc, ch 1; rpt from STAR around, join (18 Shells). Rnd 3-Ch 4, skip joined st, Shell in ch-2 sp of next Shell, ch 1, * 1 dc in next dc between Shells, ch 1, Shell in sp of next Shell, ch 1; rpt from STAR around, join. Rpt rnd 3 seven times. Rnd 11-Ch 4, 1 dc in joined st, ch 1, Shell in sp of next Shell, * ch 1, work [a Group of 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in next dc between Shells, ch 1, Shell in sp of next Shell; rpt from STAR around; end, ch 1, 1 more dc in joined st, ch 1, join in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rnd 12-Ch 3, 1 dc in joined st, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, Shell in sp of next Shell, * ch 1, 1 dc in first dc of next Group, ch 1, Shell in center dc of Group, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd dc of Group, ch 1, Shell in sp of next Shell; rpt from STAR around; end, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc after Shell, ch 1, 2 more dc in joined st, ch 1, join with 1 sc in top ch of ch-3. Rnd 13-Ch 3, 1 dc in joining sp, * ch 1, 1 dc in next dc between Shells, ch 1, Shell in sp of next Shell *; rpt between STARS around; end, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc between Shells, ch 1, 2 more dc in joining sp, ch 1, join with 1 sc in top of ch-3, fasten off. Rnd 14-With Black, work 2 dc in joining sp; rpt between STARS of rnd 13 around, end as rnd 13 but do not fasten off. Rpt rnd 13. With Green, rpt rnds 14 and 13. Rpt rnds 14 and 13.

BODICE-With Black, ch 37 (about 3½ inches), 1 dc in 6th ch from hook, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each of next 31 chs (32 sps). Row 2-Ch 4, turn, skip first sp, 1 dc in next sp, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each remaining sp. Rpt row 2 twice (29 sps in row 4). Fasten off. Shoulder Strap-Turn, skip first 3 dc, with Black, work 1 dc in next dc, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each of next 2 dc (2 sps). Row 2-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc. Row 3-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rpt row 3 three times. Fasten off leaving 7 inches of thread to sew, skip 4 sps for underarm and sew end of Strap to next 2 sps at front of Bodice. Work other Shoulder Strap to correspond. With Black, work a row of sc all around neck edge (about 1 sc in each sp), fasten off.

SLEEVES-With Black, work [1 dc and ch 1] in each of 4 sps at underarm, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1] in each of 6 sps of Shoulder Strap, join in first dc. Rnd 2-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 4, 1 dc in next sp, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each remaining sp, join in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rnd 3-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 3, skip next sp, * 1 dc in next sp, skip next sp; rpt from STAR around, join in top of ch-3. Rnd 4-Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc around, join in first sc, fasten off. Scatter spangles and beads on Bodice.

SHAWL-With Green, ch 50 (about 5 inches), 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 5, skip next 2 chs, 1 sc in next ch; rpt from STAR across (16 Loops). Row 2-Ch 5, turn, 1 sc in first Loop, [ch 5 and 1 sc] in each remaining Loop; end, ch 2, 1 dc in last sc of previous row (half Loop made). Row 3-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in dc, skip half Loop, [ch 5 and 1 sc] in each of next 15 Loops, ch 5, 1 sc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Rpt rows 2 and 3 alternately until 27 rows from beginning. Row 28-Ch 5, turn, 1 sc in first Loop, [ch 2 and 1 sc] in each remaining Loop; end, ch 2, 1 dc in last sc of previous row, fasten off. Fringe-Wind Black on a 1⅛-inch cardboard, cut at one end. Tie 2 two strand Fringes in each sp all around Shawl. Trim Fringe evenly.

HEAD SCARF-With Green, ch 122 (about 9 inches), 1 dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip next 2 chs, 1 dc in next ch; rpt from STAR across (39 sps), fasten off. Row 2-Turn, with Orange, 1 dc in first dc, [ch 2 and 1 dc] in each remaining dc, ch 2, 1 dc in 5th ch of turning ch, fasten off. Row 3-Turn, with Green, 1 dc in first dc, [ch 2 and 1 dc] in each remaining dc, fasten off. Row 4-With Orange, rpt row 3. Rpt rows 3, 4 and 3. Edging-With Black, rpt row 3, do not fasten off; continue to work a row of sc down side of Scarf (about 3 sc in each sp); work other 2 sides to correspond, join in first dc, fasten off. To dress Doll, see patternbook page. Make a necklace of beads as shown.

Miss Italy

MATERIALS:

D·M·C Pearl Cotton,

Art. 116D, Size 8: 1 ball Snow White, 

1 ball Green No. 911 or 909, 1 ball Red No. 666 or 321.

D·M·C Six Strand Cotton: 1 skein Black No. 310.

4-inch ribbon; ½ yard for Petticoat.

7 or 8-inch Doll.

Steel Crochet Hook, Size 7.

GAUGE:

 3 tr rows = 1 inch, 9 dc rows = 2 inches * = STAR

SKIRT-With Green, ch 33 (about 3¼ inches), 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each remaining ch. Rnd 1-Ch 5, turn, 1 tr in 2nd dc, ch 1, work [1 tr and ch 1] in each of next 28 dc, 1 tr in top ch of ch-3; to join Skirt, ch 1, slip st in 4th ch of ch-5. Rnd 2-Ch 5, 1 tr in first ch-1 sp, * ch 1, 1 tr in next tr, ch 1, 1 tr in next ch-l sp; rpt from STAR around; end, ch 1, join (with slip st) in 4th ch of ch-5. Rnd 3-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 5, 1 tr in next sp, [ch 1 and 1 tr] in each remaining sp; end ch 1, join in 4th ch of ch-5. Rpt rnd 2. Rpt rnd 3 four times. Fasten off. Rnd 9-With Red, 1 tr in joined st, 1 tr in next sp, * 1 tr in next tr, 1 tr in next sp; rpt from STAR around, join in first tr, fasten off. Rnd 10-With Green, 1 tr in joined st, ch 1, skip next tr, * 1 tr in next tr, ch 1, skip next tr; rpt from STAR around, join in first tr, fasten off. Rnd 11-With White, rpt rnd 9. Rnd 12- Rpt rnd 10 but do not fasten off. Rnd 13-Rpt rnd 3, fasten off.

BODICE-With Red, working on other side of first row of Skirt [1 dc and ch 1] in each of 30 sts, 1 dc in end st (31 dc). Row 2-Ch 4, turn, skip first sp, 1 dc in next sp, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each remaining sp. Rpt row 2 twice. Fasten off. Shoulder Strap-Turn, skip first 2 dc, with Red, 1 dc in next dc, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each of next 2 dc (2 sps). Row 2-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc. Row 3-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rpt row 3 three times. Fasten off leaving 7 inches of thread to sew Strap in place. Skip 4 sps for underarm, sew end of Strap to top of next 2 sps at front of Bodice. Work other Shoulder Strap to correspond.

SLEEVES-With Red, work [1 dc and ch 1] in each of 4 sps at underarm, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1] in each of 6 sps of Shoulder Strap, join in first dc. Rnd 2-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 4, 1 dc in next sp, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each remaining sp, join in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rpt rnd 2 seven times. Rnd 10-Ch 1, slip st in first sp, ch 3, skip next sp, * 1 dc in next sp, skip next sp; rpt from STAR around, join in top of ch-3. Rnds 11, 12 and 13-Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in first sc. Fasten off.

NECKBAND-With Red, work a row of sc all around neck edge (about 1 sc in each sp). Rows 2 and 3-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off. With White, embroider cross-sts on Cuffs and Neckband as shown.

APRON-With White, ch 69, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each remaining ch, fasten off. Row 2-Skip first 25 dc, with White, work 1 dc in back loop of next dc, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in back loop of next 16 dc. Row 3-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in first dc, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each dc to last dc, work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in last dc. Rows 4 and 5-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in first dc, ch 1, [1 dc and ch 1] in each dc to turning ch, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in 3rd ch of turning ch. Row 6-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each remaining dc; end, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Rpt row 6 three times. Fasten off. Row 10-Turn, with Red, work 1 dc in each dc and in each sp to turning ch, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, fasten off. Row 11-Turn, with White, 1 dc in first dc, * ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc; rpt from STAR across. Row 12-Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, [ch 1 and 1 dc] in each remaining dc. Rpt row 6. Fasten off.

HEAD PIECE-Back-With White, ch 13, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 11 chs (12 sc). Row 2-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across. Rpt row 2 four times. Row 7-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Rpt row 7 seven times (20 sc in row 14). Top-Row 1-Ch 1, slip st in each of first 4 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in front loop of each of next 12 sc, leaving last 4 sc free. Row 2-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across. Rpt row 2 eleven times. Ch 1, turn, work a row of sc around 4 sides of Top (using free loops of row 14 of Back), join in first sc, fasten off. Tack the first and last sts of row 14 to sides of Top as indicated by X on diagram.

BELT-With Black, chain for 1½ inches, work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Row 2-Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (5 sc). Rows 3 and 4-Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc (9 sc in row 4). Row 5 (Even)-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across. Work 17 more even rows. Row 23-Ch 1, turn, draw up a loop in each of first 2 sc, yo, thru all 3 loops on hook, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, draw up a loop in each of last 2 sc, yo, thru all 3 loops on hook. Rpt row 23 twice. Row 26-Ch 1, turn, draw up a loop in each sc, yo, thru all loops on hook, chain for 1½ inches, fasten off.

To Dress Doll

Steam crocheted pieces lightly. Petticoat-Sew ends of 4-inch ribbon together and run a shirring drawstring ¼-inch from one edge; put on Doll and pull drawstring to fit waist then tie a knot securely. Trim bottom edge with lace if desired. Put crocheted dress on Doll and sew up back.

Irish Colleen

Miss Hawaii

MATERIALS:

 D·M·C Pearl Cotton, Art. 116D, Size 8: 

1 ball Yellow Ombre No. 90 or 108, 

D·M·C Six Strand Cotton: 1 skein Rose Ombre No. 48.

7 or 8-inch Doll.

Suitable small artificial flowers for hair.

Steel Crochet Hook, Size 7.

GAUGE: 

10 sts = 1 inch, 5 dc rows = 1 inch * = STAR

PANTIES-With Yellow, ch 38, join (with slip st) into ring. Rnd 1-Ch 1, 1 sc in each ch around, join in first sc (38 sc). Rnd 2-Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, join. Rnd 3-Ch 1, 1 sc in back loop of each sc around (thus leaving front loops free for Fringe), join in first sc. Rnd 4-Ch 3 (= 1 dc), skip joined sc, 1 dc in back loop of each remaining sc (leaving front loops free for Fringe), join in top ch of ch-3. Front of Panties-Ch 3, skip first st, work 1 dec. as follows: * yo, draw up a loop in next dc, yo, thru 2 loops on hook; rpt from STAR once, yo, thru all 3 loops on hook, 1 dc in each of next 13 dc, work 1 dec., 1 dc in next dc. Row 2-Ch 3, turn, skip first dc, work 1 dec., 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, work 1 dec., 1 dc in top ch of ch-3. Rpt row 2 five times each successive row having 2 dc less between dec. points. Fasten off. Work Back of Panties to correspond. Sew crotch seam.

FRINGE (to simulate grass Skirt)-Wind yellow on a 3-inch cardboard, cut at one end. Tie two 2 strand Fringes in each free loop of rnds 2 and 3. From wrong side, run a drawstring thru each of first 2 rnds of Panties. Steam lightly. Slip Panties on Doll, tighten drawstrings around waistline and securely tie a knot. Trim Fringe evenly.

HALTER-* With Yellow, make a loop on hook, ch 4, work 17 dc in 4th ch from hook, join in top of ch-3, chain for 1¼ inches, fasten off; rpt from STAR once. Tack the 2 circles together at opposite dc from joining. Tie in place. With Yellow, chain for 2 inches, fasten off; slip chain around neck, tack ends to top of circles as shown.

LEI-Separate Rose Six Strand Cotton in half. Chain for 5 inches, slip st in 4th ch from hook, * ch 3, slip st in next ch; rpt from STAR across, work [ch 3 and 1 slip st] in each st on other side of foundation ch, fasten off. Sew the two ends of Lei together securely and slip around neck of Doll as shown.

Wristlets (Make 2)-Ch 15 and work as for Lei. Slip on wrists and sew ends together securely as shown.

Anklets-Work same as for Wristlets. Slip on ankles and sew securely.

Miss U.S.A.

MATERIALS:

D·M·C Pearl Cotton, Art. 116D, Size 8: 

1 ball Snow White, 1 ball Red No. 666 or 321, 

1 ball Blue No. 797 or 798.

¼-inch white ribbon; ½ yard.

4-inch white ribbon; ½ yard for Petticoat.

7 or 8-inch Doll.

Steel Crochet Hook, Size 7.

GAUGE:

 10 sts = 1 inch, 12 sc rows = 1 inch * = STAR

SKIRT-With White, ch 46. Row 1-Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 2 chs, 1 dc in each of next 15 chs, 1 tr in each of next 27 chs. Row 2-Ch 4, turn, 1 tr in 2nd tr, 1 tr in each of next 25 tr, 1 dc in each of next 15 dc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, fasten off. Row 3-Turn, with Red, 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 1 dc in each of next 15 dc, 1 tr in each of next 26 tr, work [a Shell of 3 tr and 2 long tr] in top ch of turning ch-4. Row 4-Ch 5, turn, work a decreasing Shell as follows: yo 3 times, draw up a loop in 2nd long tr, [yo, thru 2 loops] 3 times (holding 2 loops on hook), * yo twice, draw up a loop in next tr, [yo, thru 2 loops] twice; rpt from STAR twice, yo, thru all 5 loops on hook, 1 tr in each of next 26 tr, 1 dc in each of next 15 dc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, fasten off. Row 5-Turn, with White, 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 1 dc in each of next 15 dc, 1 tr in each of next 27 tr (working last tr in top of decreasing tr). Row 6-Rpt row 2. Rpt last 4 rows for pattern until 13 White and 13 Red stripes are completed. Waistband-With Red, work 33 sc along narrow edge. Row 2-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across, fasten off.

BODICE-Back-With Blue, make a loop on hook, ch 2, work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Row 2-Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (5 sc). Row 3-Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Rpt row 3 until there are 37 sc in row. Row 19-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each sc across (37 sc). Rpt row 19 six times.

Right Front-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of first 15 sc. Row 2-Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of 15 sc. Rpt row 2 five times. Row 8-Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc (1 inc.), 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, work a decreasing sc as follows: draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yo, thru all 3 loops on hook (1 dec.). Row 9-Ch 1, turn, draw up a loop in each of first 2 sc, yo, draw thru all 3 loops on hook (1 dec.), 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc (1 inc.). Rpt rows 8 and 9 alternately until 20 rows of Right Front are completed. Fasten off. Leaving 7 sts free for back of neck work Left Front to correspond (ending at front edge). Edging-Ch 1, working at front of Bodice, 1 sc in end of first row, * ch 3, skip 1 row, 1 sc in next row; rpt from STAR 8 times, work ch-3 Loops in every 2nd st in sts across back of neck, work other Front to correspond. Fasten off. Leaving 7 rows of point at back free, sew side seams for about 10 rows.

HAT-Top-With Red, make a loop on hook, ch 2, work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join (with slip st in first sc). Rnd 2-Ch 1, 2 sc in joined sc, 2 sc in each of next 7 sc, join, fasten off. Rnd 3-With White, 1 sc in joined sc, 2 sc in next sc, * 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rpt from STAR around, join (24 sc). Rnd 4-Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, join, fasten off. Rnd 5-With Red, 2 sc in joined sc, 1 sc in next sc, * 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc; rpt from STAR around, join (36 sc). Rpt rnd 4. Rnd 7 (right side)-With White, 2 sc in joined sc, 1 sc in next sc, * 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc; rpt from STAR around, join. Do not fasten off. Side-Ch 10, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 8 chs, slip st in back loop of each of next 3 sc on Top. Row 2-Turn, 1 hdc in each of first 4 sc on Side, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, drop White, pick up Red and ch 1. Row 3-Turn, with Red, 1 sc in each of 5 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 hdc, slip st in back loop of each of next 3 sc on Top. Row 4-Turn, 1 hdc in each of first 4 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, drop Red, pick up White and ch 1. Row 5-With White, rpt row 3. Row 6-Rpt row 2. Continue to work around always changing color in same way and working 2 rows of each color alternately until 9 Red and 9 White stripes are completed. Fasten off. Sew seam. Brim-From right side, with White, work 36 sc around bottom edge (2 sc for each stripe), join in first sc, fasten off. Rnd 2-From right side, with Blue, work 2 sc in front loop of each sc around, join (72 sc). Rnds 3, 4 and 5-Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, join. Fasten off.

BAG-With Red, ch 15, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each remaining ch. Row 2-Ch 3 (= 1 dc), turn, 1 dc in 2nd dc, 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, 1 dc in top of ch-3. Rpt row 2 six times. Flap-Rows 9 and 10-Ch 3, turn, skip first dc, work off next 2 dc as one, 1 dc in each dc to last 2 dc, work off last 2 dc as one. Fasten off. Fold on top of 4th row (to form Bag) and sew side seams. Fold the 2 rows of Flap over Bag. Steam crocheted pieces lightly.

Handle-With Red, chain for 2 inches, fasten off. Tack in place as shown on front cover. Sew sequin stars or embroider white cross-st stars on Bodice and Bag flap.

PETTICOAT-Sew ends of 4-inch ribbon and run a shirring drawstring ¼-inch from one edge; put on Doll and pull drawstring to fit waist then tie a knot securely. Trim with lace if desired. Put Skirt on Doll and sew back seam. Slip Bodice on Doll, lap right front over left front and tack in place. With ¼-inch ribbon, make a bow with streamers and tack in place as shown.