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YARN
AUNT LYDIA’S Classic Crochet Thread Size 10: each ball approx. 350yd/320m (cotton)
~1 ball #450 Aqua (A)
AUNT LYDIA’S Fashion Crochet Thread Size 3: each ball approx. 150yd/137m (cotton)
~1 ball #0065 Teal (B)

CROCHET HOOK
Size 6 (1.8mm) steel crochet hook for Size 10 thread or any size to obtain correct gauge
Size 4 (2.0mm) steel crochet hook for Size 3 thread or any size to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS
Sewing needle with large eye.


sizes
 
Frames can be made to fit any mat.

gauge/tension
 

Strip of Frame #1 = 3⁄4"/2cm wide using Size 6 (1.8mm) hook and size 10 thread

Strip of Frame #2 = 1"/2.5cm wide using Size 4 (2.0mm) hook and size 3 thread

Remember to check gauge for best results!


abbreviations
 
ch : chain
dc : double crochet
hdc : half double crochet
sc : single crochet
sk : skip
sl st : slip stitch
sp : space
st(s) : stitch(es)
sc2tog : (sc 2 stitches together) [Insert hook into next st, yarn over, draw up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook
[ ] : work directions in brackets into stitch or space indicated
( ) : gives more information

instructions
 

How to make a gauge swatch

Work several inches of Frame #1 or Frame #2 with specified thread and hook. With size 10 thread the width of the frame strip should be approx 3⁄4"/2cm wide. With size 3 thread the width of the frame strip should be approx 1"/2.5cm wide.

Note
Frame strips are worked from corner to corner. Four strips are then sewn together at corners to form frame. For each frame, make 4 strips. For a 5" x 7"/12.5 x 18cm frame make two 5"/12.5cm and two 7"/18cm strips. For an 8" x 10"/20.5 x 25.5cm frame make two 8"/20.5cm and two 10"/25.5cm strips.

FRAME #1 (make 4 strips)
With A and Size 6 (1.8mm) hook, ch 2.

Beginning miter
Row 1 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook - 2 sc.
Row 2 Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc - 3 sc.
Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc - 4 sc.
Row 4 Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in last 3 sc - 5 sc.

Frame strip
Row 1 Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, sk 1 st, dc in next st, ch 3, sk 2 sts, sl st in next sc.
Row 2 Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), turn, [dc, ch 1] in ch-3 sp 7 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of turning ch - 10 dc.
Row 3 Ch 3, turn, sk first dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp; leave remaining sts unworked.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 1⁄2"/1.5cm less than desired length (for example, if a 7"/18cm strip is desired, work until piece measures 6 1⁄2"/16.5cm, ending with Row 2.

Ending miter
Row 1 Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp; leave remaining sts unworked - 5 sc.
Row 2 Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in last 3 sc - 4 sc.
Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sc, sc2tog - 3 sc.
Row 4 Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in last sc - 2 sc.
Row 5 Ch 1, turn, sc2tog - 1 sc.
Fasten off.
Repeat to make 4 strips of desired lengths.

Finishing
Make 4 strips of desired lengths. Matching mitered edges of strips, lay out strips to form frame. Sew corner edges together. Weave in all ends.

FRAME #2 (make 4 strips)
With B and size 4 (2.0mm) hook, ch 2.

Beginning miter
Row 1 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook - 2 sc.
Row 2 Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, 2 sc in last sc - 3 sc.
Row 3 Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in last 2 sc - 4 sc.
Row 4 Ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc - 5 sc.

Frame strip
Row 1 Ch 4, turn, hdc in first st, ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc in last st.
Row 2 Ch 2, turn, hdc in first hdc, [hdc in next ch-1 sp, hdc in next hdc] twice - 5 hdc.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 1⁄2"/1.5cm less than desired length (for example, if a 7"/18cm strip is desired, work until piece measures 61⁄2"/16.5cm), ending with Row 2.

Ending miter
Row 1 Ch 1, turn, sc in each hdc across - 5 sc.
Row 2 Ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sc, sc2tog - 4 sc.
Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in last 2 sc - 3 sc.
Row 4 Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc2tog - 2 sc.
Row 5 Ch 1, turn, sc2tog.
Fasten off.
Repeat to make 4 strips of desired lengths.

Finishing
Make 4 strips of desired lengths. Matching mitered edges of strips, lay out strips to form frame. Sew corner edges together. Weave in all ends.


kct0033 lacy frames

aunt lydia's classic crochet size 10

aunt lydia's fashion crochet size 3

 
     
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