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Skill Levels

The star (*) or stars. (*★ or *★★) after each pattern nurnber help you choose the pattern suited to your ability.

*    Beginner: Basic stitches and finishing methods, simple shaping, how to change colors and introduction to embellishment.

★    ★ Intermediate: Morę pattern stitches or embellishment, working with additional color changes and shaping techniques.

Advanced: Intricate patterns, involved construction methods and higher level ot concentration.

P The letter P after any star grouping suggests that an additional degree of patience is reguired.

Abbreviations

approx......	.....................approximately	pat(s).......	....................pattern(s)
beg .......... ch............. cl...............	............................beginning ...................................chain .................................cluster	rep............ rnd(s)........ SC..............	.........................repeat ......................round(s) .............single crochet
dc.............	....................double crochet	sl st...........	.....................slip stitch
dec...........	..........decrease (s) (d) (ing)	sp(s)..........	......................space(s)
dtr.............	..........double treble crochet	st(s)..........	.....................stitch(es)
hdc...........	.............half double crochet	tr................	..............treble crochet
inc.............	...........increase(s) (d) (ing)	tr tr...........	.....triple treble crochet
Ip(s)..........	................................loop(s)	y°..............	....................yarn over
mm...........	..........................millimeters

* or '* Repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated () Work directions given in parentheses the nurnber of times specified.

STEEL CROCHET HOOK SIZES C0NVERSI0N CHART

English	370	2/0	1/0	1	1.5	2	2.5	3	4	5	5.5	6	G.5	7
Metric (mm)	3	2.5	-	2		1.75	1.5	125	1	75		.6
U.S.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14

Stiffening Solutions

For strongest results we recommend the use of a commercial lace stiffener or fab-ric draping liquid. There are many different brands available today. Check your local craft shop to see what is available in your area.

You may wish to use the traditional sugar solution. Pour 1 part boiling water over 1 part white granulated sugar in a smali pan. Return to heat and bring to a fast boil stirring constantly until all sugar is dissolved. Mixture must be elear. Dip crochet directly in cooled solution.

Regular starch Solutions are not recommended for any of the projects in this book.

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