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| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2015 |
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Anne Orr's Afghans to Crochet and Knit
By Anne Orr
Dover Publications, Inc.
Copyright © 1987 Dover Publications, Inc.All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-486-16032-0
CHAPTER 1
A Victorian Afghan
(Shown on page 4)
Used by Miss Cornell in "The Barretts of Wimpole Street"
This beautiful afghan of the Victorian period was used by Katharine Cornell in the production of "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" by Rudolf Besier and loaned by Miss Cornell for publication here.
It is crocheted of wool, in afghan stitch, about the quality and weight of fourfold Germantown, in white, grey, and black, and because of the difference in amounts of brands no definite estimate can be given. In addition to these colors, a medium size bone afghan hook is needed. It measures about 57 × 75? but may be made longer if desired. The work should measure between 4 and 5 stitches to the inch, and the cross-stitching is worked directly on this with tapestry wool.
First, with the white, ch 47, and work as follows:
1st row: Draw up a loop through horizontal bar in the back of second and remaining sts, keeping the loops on the hook. There will be the same number of loops on the hook as the number of sts on the ch. 2nd row: Yarn over and through end loop, * over and through next 2 loops together, repeat from * to the end of the row. 3rd row: The loop that remains on the hook is the first st of this row. Pick up a loop through the second and remaining vertical bars, retaining the loops on the hook. Work back as directed for 2nd row. Repeat these two rows, until there are 290 afghan rows (an afghan row is composed of these two rows), or until the work measures 65 inches. Make two other white strips. Make two grey strips, for which ch 30 (for each strip) and work the same length as the white strips.
Make four black strips, each starting with a 13-st ch. Then make two black strips, each starting with a 25-st ch. Then on each of the white strips, cross-stitch one of the designs given on the colored cover, making a cross-stitch over a square of the afghan stitch, and using one strand of tapestry wool in the needle. One square on the pattern stands for one stitch, and the color in this square gives the exact color for that particular stitch.
Center the design crosswise and start the lower end of the design at one end of the strip, and work until the arrow at the upper end is reached, then for the next row, work the row at the lower end of the diagram which carries the arrow (as will be seen, this row is not always the first row of the design). Repeat for the length of the strip and it may be necessary to repeat more of the design than is shown to reach the end of the crocheted strip. On each of the four narrow strips of the black, in the center, cross-stitch the scroll design on page 23 in grey, repeating this for the length of the strip. Then on the two wider black strips, cross-stitch, 3 stitches in, the scroll design, skip 6 stitches, and cross-stitch another scroll design, continuing for the entire length.
After the cross-stitching is finished, sew the strips together as shown, and across the two ends, with the black, crochet a s st in each st of the afghan. Then, turn, ch 5, 1 tr in the 2nd st, *ch 2,1 tr in 3rd st, repeat from * across. Repeat for the other end.
Fringe: White fringe is tied in the ends of the white strips, grey fringe in the grey strips, and black fringe in the black strips. In the center of the black strips, tie one group of grey fringe. Cut the wool in 12-inch lengths. Take three lengths, double in the center, loop through each open mesh on the ends, pull the ends through the loop, and pull tightly. Trim evenly.
Katharine Cornell's Afghan
(Pattern on Inside Front Cover) This is the one used by Miss Cornell in her production of Rudolf Besier's play "The Barretts of Wimpole Street," and its presentation here is given with her kind permission.
Full Directions begin on page 3 of this book.
A Lovely Knitted Afghan for the Baby
A KNITTED ROBE
Simple and yet very effective in its effect is this baby robe or afghan, and when finished it measures about 36×44 inches, and should be made of 3-fold Saxony yarn in either white, pink, or blue. It also requires a pair of knitting needles about size 3, or the right size to have the work measure about 5 stitches to the inch and 7 rows to the inch.
For the center, cast on 171 sts, and knit every row plain until there are 224 rows, or 112 ridges. Bind off.
THE EDGE: Cast on 173 sts, and k across plain. 1st row: K 1, n, *k 3. o 2, p 1, o. k 3. k 3 together, repeat across from *. 2nd and all even rows: P. 3rd row: K 1, n, *k 2, o 2, p 3, o, k 2, k 3 together, repeat across from * always ending all odd rows with k 3 together. 5th row: K 1, n, *k 1, o 2, p 5, o, k 1, k 3 together, repeat from *. 7th row: K 1, n, *o 2, p 7, o, k 3 together, repeat from *. 8th row: P. Begin with 1st row and repeat through 7th row. 16th and 17th rows: K. 18th row: K 1, *o, n, repeat across from *. 19th row: K. 20th row: Repeat 18th row. 21st and 22nd rows: K. Bind off.
Make another section this same size, and if this same size can be used for all four sides, make three more ; but if not, then knit 2 sections, by casting on either 163 sts, or 183 sts as the case may be. Sew the ends together at the diagonal ends with a whipping stitch, then sew to the center in the same way.
A KNITTED AFGHAN WITH CROCHETED TRIMMING
This design worked out in three tones of any color, is a simple pattern for the beginner in knitting. It was suggested by that in an old knitted towel made in Colonial days, and for it, use three tones of any color desired.
The materials needed are four-fold Germantown wool in 3 tones of any color, a pair of size 4 knitting needles, a large knitting needle about ½ inch in diameter, and a No. 3 bone crochet hook. The work should have about 4 ½ sts and 4 ½ ridges to the inch.
Make three strips as follows: With the dark tone, cast on 30 sts, k 5 rows. (* On the next row, use a large wooden knitting needle about ½ inch in diameter, k on this needle.
Next, k 5 rows on the small needle. Repeat from * 3 times.) Join the light tone, k 5 rows, and repeat the directions in the parentheses. Join the medium tone, k 5 rows, and repeat the directions in the parentheses. Then, start with the dark tone, repeating the three shades until there are 9 blocks, 3 of each tone.
Make two strips, starting with the light tone, next use the medium, and then the dark. Make two more strips, starting with the medium tone, then use the dark, and light. After the strips have been completed, crochet on the inner side ot one of the first strips made as follows: Use the same colored yarn as was used for knitting each block. Fasten at the corner, * ch 5, sl st at edge of open space, ch 5, fasten at next edge of open space, repeat across from *, changing colors as needed.
Next, use a strip beginning with the light tone, fasten the light yarn at corner, * ch 2, sl st in center of ch 5, on opposite strip, ch 2, sl st at edge of open space on second strip. Repeat across from *, changing colors as needed. Crochet on the other side of this strip as directed for the first strip, and repeat across, placing the strips as shown.
The Edge: Crochet around the entire edge with the dark, by fastening yarn in corner, * ch 5, sl st at edge of open space, repeat around from *.
Next row: Ch 3, 2 tr in ch, * p, 2 d tr, p, 1 d tr, 1 tr, p, 2 tr, sl st in sl st of last row, 3 tr in next ch, repeat from *, around.
To Knit in Strips: Cast on 30 sts, * k 5 rows, make 1 row on large needle, k 5 rows, 1 open space, k 9 rows, 1 open space, k 13 rows, 1 open space, k 9 rows, 1 open space, repeat from * for the length desired.
Make 2 strips each of the darkest tone, the dark tone, and the medium tone, and 1 strip of the light tone. Whip together invisibly, placing the light strip in center, a medium strip on either side, then a dark strip, and on the outer sides the darkest strip. Crochet around the edge with the dark tone, spacing the sl sts about every half inch, and cover with the scallops as directed above.
The insert on the illustration shows the detail of the strips.
An Afghan in Tapestry Effect
The combination of plain and cross-stitched blocks, joined with the edging of grey has an all-over tapestry effect that gives this simple afghan a charm all its own. Black and grey four-fold Germantown wool, a No. 3 bone afghan hook, and tapestry wools in the colors shown are needed. It measures about 45×72 inches when finished, and for it crochet 35 blocks in afghan st as follows: Ch 39, follow the directions given on page 32 for this stitch. Work 38 afghan rows, and break thread.
After this is done crochet around each block with grey as follows: Make 1 s st in each st around square, with 3 s sts at the corners.
On each of 18 blocks, center the design and cross-stitch as directed on page 32.
Next, join the squares, using black yarn. Put together 7 blocks for the length, finishing these before beginning crosswise. Hold two squares together, take a sl st catching one thread of the grey st (instead of the whole head of the st). This sl st should be taken through both squares.
Across either end of the afghan, with the black, crochet as follows: Fasten thread in one corner, ch 5, 1 tr in the 2nd st, * ch 2, 1 tr in 3rd st, repeat across from *. Make 1 s st in each row, on either side.
Fringe: Cut the black wool in 12-inch lengths. Take three lengths, double in the center, loop through each open mesh on the ends, pull the ends through the loop and pull tightly. Trim evenly. Place a group of 3 strands of grey wool at the intersection of each block, as shown.
THE AFGHAN
As is the case with most of the needle-arts, the origin of the Afghan is shrouded in mystery. It may be that their use on divans and chairs grew out of the old-fashioned shawl, coming from the East, hence the name.
The stitch most closely associated with this article is the Afghan Stitch which is particularly adapted to this work, as it is heavy enough to give needed warmth, has body enough to keep its shape, is a lovely stitch in itself, and lends itself nicely to decoration.
It has also been called Tunisian crochet, thus further supporting the theory that afghans originally came from the East. This stitch is known, too, as "crochet-knitting" because of the way it is made. The East Indian Palm design on the cover was inspired by the origin.
However, it is fairly certain that the use of afghans grew out of a necessity for a lightweight covering or protection against the cold of rigorous climates, and it is certain that it is a luxury not developed until our fore-mothers had the leisure and time to take from their daily tasks of household duties and necessary needlework.
The makers had a chance to decorate these covers lavishly both in design and color, and it will be found that the stitchery, patterns, and toning given in this book will appeal to all who love exquisite work. These should prove an incentive for us to make an heirloom, similar to the few existing pieces of this kind, which we now possess.
An Old English Autumn Leaf Pattern
Both Bright in Color and Practical for Use
As shown this afghan decorated with vines of leaves measures about 56×85 inches, but it may be made shorter if desired, by omitting one or two leaves, from each strip, crocheting the strip correspondingly shorter.
Materials: For the crocheted strips use four-fold Germantown wool in dark cream, tan, brown and black; a size 3 bone afghan hook (10 inches long) and tapestry wool for the cross-stitching.
With the black, crochet three strips, by ch 41 for each, and working in afghan stitch (directions on page 32), for 365 rows. On each of these strips, cross-stitch the leaf design by centering this crosswise and following diagram and directions on page 15.
Next, crochet 6 strips of cream, by ch 7 for each, and making the same length. Make 2 tan strips, ch 18 for each, and 2 brown strips by ch 23, all of the same length.
When finished, sew together invisibly as shown and around the edge with the black, crochet.
1st row: 1 tr in st of strip, * ch 1, 1 tr in next st, repeat from * around.
2nd row: 1 s st in ch 1, * 3 tr in next ch 1, 1 s st in next ch 1, repeat from * around.
The Afghan in Bird Design
(Illustrated on page 5)
Cross-stitch the above design on the black strips, starting at the lower end, continuing to the top of the working diagram, then starting at the lower end again, and repeating as long as necessary. Make all three strips as directed above, and in assembling turn the two outer ones in a different direction.
Many uses will be found for this afghan, which measures about 52×72 inches, as it is different both in design and combination of colors.
For the background will be needed four-fold Germantown wool in ivory, a soft tone of rose, grey and black.
The foundation is made in afghan stitch, and this should measure about 4½ stitches and rows to an inch, and care should be taken to make the stitches as square as possible, practice being a help to this.
For the center strip, use the ivory, ch 108, working in afghan stitch until there are 279 afghan rows.
For the rose strip, ch 35, and work in afghan stitch for 279 rows. Repeat for the 2nd strip.
For the grey strip, ch 24, and work in afghan stitch for 279 rows, repeating for the 2nd strip. For the black strip, ch 14, make 279 rows long, and make a second strip to correspond.
THE GROS POINT DECORATION
(Working diagrams on pages 16 and 17)
First find the center both crosswise and lengthwise of the ivory strip, and place here (in the center crosswise) the row of the design as indicated by the large arrows on either side of the insignia working diagram. Continue working this to the top of the pattern, then start at the small arrows at the bottom (which indicate the same row as the arrows at the top) and work the lavender flower, the leaf at the right of this, and the stem at the left, as well as the top of the flower already started.
After this is done, work the lower half of the design, finishing this end with the large lavender flower, the leaf at the extreme left, but omitting the leaf at the right, the stem at the left, and the upper part of the flower.
Next, on either side of both rose crocheted strips, 1 row in, work the narrow border using black Germantown for this. In the center of both grey strips, work the pomegranate border, using the ivory Germantown wool for this.
After the gros point is finished, sew the strips together as shown, matching the rows, and using an over and over stitch with the darkest tone of wool in the needle.
Along either end of the afghan, crochet as follows with the same tone of wool as used for the strip; fasten in the corner with black, ch 5, *1 treble between next 2 afghan stitches, ch 2, repeat across from *, changing colors as needed.
FRINGE: Cut lengths of cotton, each 15 inches long. Take 5 of the black wool, fold in center, place this fold in a mesh, and pull ends of the thread through the fold. Place a group in every other mesh across the ends, making the fringe the same color as the strips. Next, *take half of one group and half of the next group, and tie in a knot a half inch from the first knot. Repeat across from *. Trim evenly.
WORKING DIAGRAMS
The illustration of the finished afghan is on page 5, and full directions for working are on page 15.
This afghan is unusual in its appearance with the broad center panel decorated in an exotic design of soft tans, roses, blues and lavenders with green leaves.
A Peasant Knitted Afghan
For those whose favorite form of needlework is knitting, this afghan made in two colors will prove interesting to make and an heirloom to keep. For it use fourfold Germantown wool. It is unusual in the black and white as shown; or black and a light tone of any color may be used, or white and a dark tone of any color, as will suit the color scheme. Use medium-size bone knitting needles (No. 4), and the work should measure 6 stitches and 6 rows to the inch. Made in this way, the afghan measures about 43×69 inches.
The three strips are knitted using two colors of wool and to do this, k 1 row, and p 1 row. One mesh on the working diagram stands for one stitch, and if the mesh is white on the pattern, that stitch is to be made of white or a light color, but if black, the stitch is to be made of black or a dark color. In changing colors, it is necessary to always throw the next thread to be used over the thread that is just dropped to prevent a hole. Where there are more than 3 sts of one color in succession, throw the unused thread over the thread that is being used, to prevent large loops on the wrong side. Also, care must be taken not to draw tightly the thread that is carried along on the wrong side, as this will pucker the work.
First, make the wide strip in the center, and with the white (or light tone) cast on 85 sts. (K 1 row, p 1 row) 3 times. Start the lower dark strip on the design, and follow the diagram on page 18, continuing to k 1 row and p 1 row. Repeat between the arrows on the diagram 7 times, then turn the working pattern around, and finish the second end. Next, make the narrow strips on the sides. With the white, cast on 31 sts. j black and cast on 7 sts. (K back. For the next row p 31 white, k 7 black) 3 times. Then, start the design on page 28, working the black edge by k every row. Repeat between the arrows 7 times, turn the pattern around, and finish the 2nd end. Repeat for the 2nd strip. Make 2 strips of the black (or dark tone) by casting on 52 sts, and k 1 row, p 1 row, for the same number of rows as made for the other strips.
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Table of Contents
Contents
Publisher's Note,A Victorian Afghan,
Katharine Cornell's Afghan,
An Afghan in Bird Design,
An Unusual Afghan for the Nursery and a Carriage Robe,
A Lovely Knitted Afghan for the Baby,
Afghan in Elaborate Gros Point,
An Afghan in Tapestry Effect,
An Afghan in Tapestry Effect,
An Old English Autumn Leaf Pattern,
The Afghan in Bird Design,
A Peasant Knitted Afghan,
A Sleigh or Auto Robe,
A Sleigh or Auto Robe,
An Old English Alphabet,
A Simple Afghan,
An Unusual Afghan,
A Knitted Victorian Afghan,
An Early Crocheted Afghan in Ombre Coloring,
East Indian Palm Design,
East Indian Palm Design,
A Double-Raced Crocheted Afghan,
Afghan in Elaborate Gros Point,
Crochet Stitches and How to Make Them,
Suggestions for Making Afghans,