58th Row—Same as last row but having 8 chs in each loop and ending row with ch 4, tr c in tr c.

59th Row—Ch 4, s c in same loop ** ch 4, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop (cluster st: thread over needle, insert in loop, pull through and work off 2 loops, * thread over needle, insert in same space, pull through and work off 2 loops, repeat from *, thread over and work off all loops at one time), ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 4, s c in same loop (picot loop) repeat from ** all around ending row with ch 4, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next loop, ch 4, join in base of 1st picot loop.

60th Row—Sl st into the picot loop, * ch 7, s c in ch 5 loop between next 2 cluster sts, ch 4, s c in same space (picot loop), ch 7, s c in next picot loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 4, tr c in sl st.

61st Row—Ch 8, d c in same loop, * ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c (shell) in next ch 7 loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, join in 3rd st of ch.

62nd Row—Sl st into shell, * ch 4, s c in same space, ch 8, skip the picot, s c in center of next shell, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 4, s c in same space, ch 4, tr c in sl st.

63rd Row—Same as 61st row working a shell in each 8 ch loop.

64th Row—Sl st into shell and work 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in same space, * ch 6, s c in next shell, ch 4, s c in same space, ch 6, 2 cluster sts with ch 5 between in next shell, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 6, s c, ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 6, join in top of 1st cluster st.

65th Row—Sl st into loop, * ch 4, s c in same space, ch 9, s c in next picot loop, ch 9, 1 s c, ch 4, 1 s c between next 2 cluster sts, repeat from * all around in same manner ending row with Ch 4, d tr c in sl st.

66th Row—* Ch 10, s c in next ch 9 loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 5, tr tr c (4 times over needle) in d tr c.

67th Row—* Ch 10, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row same as last row.

68th Row—Ch 1, s c in same space, * ch 6, 2 cluster sts with ch 6 between in next loop, ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around, join in 1st s c.

69th Row—Ch 1, s c in same s c, ** ch 6, cluster st between next 2 cluster sts, * ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, cluster st in same space, repeat from * twice, ch 6, s c in next s c, repeat from ** all around, break thread.

REMEMBER DYE LOTS

To insure the best results make certain that the “STAR” Brand Crochet Cotton you buy to crochet your tablecloth is of one dye lot. The best way to be sure of this is to purchase sufficient material at one time to complete your piece. Or you can ask your dealer to reserve enough “STAR” Brand Crochet Cotton for you.

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WASHING AND BLOCKING CROCHET

Using hot water and a mild soap, make thick suds, add cold water until suds are lukewarm.

Let the article stand in the suds a very few minutes, then squeeze in and out until thoroughly clean. Rinse in clear water several times or until sure the soap is removed. Roll in a bath towel. This will absorb some of the moisture.

The work is now ready for blocking. Lay the work on a padded ironing board or a flat surface and pin in position with rust proof pins, stretching it gently to correct size and shape. Press through a damp cloth and leave in position until dry.

CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS

* (asterisk) When this symbol appears, continue working until directions refer you back to this symbol.