53960 White Christmas (3)

GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS

ABBREN/IATIONS

ch(s)    chain(s)

dc    double crochet(s)

dtr    double treble crochet

hdc    half double crochet(s)

rep    repeat

rnd    round

sc    single crochet(s)

sl st    slip stitch

sp(s)    space(s)

tr    treble crochet(s)

★ or + - work instructions following ★ or ⁺ as many morę times as indicated in addition to the first time.

( ) or | ] — work enclosed instructions as many times as

specified by the number immediately following or work all enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks.

SUPPLIES

Bedspread Weight Cotton, approximately 10-20 yards for each snowflake

Steel crochet hook, size 7 (1.25 mm)

Tracing paper Scissors

Waterproof marking pen Waxed paper

Ironing board or blocking board Rust-proof pins

Stiffening solution (see Finishing)

2 smali bowls Nylon linę for hanger

GAUGE

Gauge is not important; your snowflake can be a little larger or smaller without changing the overall effect.

FINISHING

1.    Make one blocking pattern for each snowflake by using marking pen to tracę blocking pattern onto tracing paper; cut out traced pattern. Place traced patterns on ironing board or blocking board and cover each pattern with waxed paper.

2.    Follow Method A, B, C, or D to prepare stiffening solution; place prepared solution in a smali bowl.

A.    Commercial Starch — Follow manufacturer's instructions to mix a heavy solution of starch.

B.    Clear-drying Craft Glue Mix equal parts of glue and water.

C.    White Granulated Sugar — Mix equal parts of sugar and water in a smali pan and heat to boiling (being careful not to fet it burn); immediately remove from heat. Cool to room temperaturę before using.

D.    Commercial Fabric Stiffener — Follow manufacturer's instructions to use stiffener. (Notę: This is the most du rabie method, but it is permanent and will not wash out.)

3.    Fili remaining smali bowl with water. Immerse one snowflake in the water and squeeze to remove excess; then immerse snowflake in stiffening solution and squeeze again to remove excess. Pin snowflake over blocking pattern with right side up, making surę curved parts are smooth, straight parts are straight, and symmetrical components within the snowflake are equal Repeat for remaining snowflakes. Allow snowflakes to dry completely; remove pins.

4.    Use nylon linę to make a hanger for each snowflake.

BLOCKING PATTERN A

BLOCKING PATTERN B

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