Boudoir Lamp Shades Pattern #7174

Starting at narrow end, ch 30.

Dc in 8th ch from hook, dc in each of next 6 ch, ch 5, skip 5 ch, dc in each of next 7 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn.

Dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn.

Dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn.

Dc in each of next 3 dc, dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5, skip 3 ch of next ch-5 loop, dc in each of next 2 ch of same loop, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn.

Dc in each of next 5 dc, dc in each of first 2 ch of ch-5 loop, ch 5, dc in each of last 2 ch of next ch-5 loop, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn.

Dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 9; skip 2 dc, the ch-5 and 2 dc; dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn.

Dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 4, sc in ch-9 loop, ch 4, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn.

Dc in each of 5 dc, ch 9, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn.

Dc in each of next 5 dc, dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 5, dc in each of last 2 ch of ch-9 loop, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of turning ch. Ch 5, turn.

The 2nd to 9th rows incl. constitute the pattern. Work in pattern until piece is long enough to fit around upper part of lampshade frame. Break off. Make another band same as this, long enough to fit around lower part of frame.

Make 36.

Starting at center, ch 3.

8 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

2 sc in each sc around.

Sc in each sc around.

* Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around.

Same as 3rd rnd.

* Sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around.

Repeat the last rnd until all sts are worked off, stuffing with cotton batting before opening gets too small. Ch 5, fasten and break off.

Cover frame by winding tape tightly around all wires. Sew all loose ends in place.

Cut a strip of dotted Swiss parallel to selvage, 1 inch wider than depth of frame, and join both short ends with French seam. Divide strip equally into same number of sections as on frame, and mark with pins. Pin strip to frame, having marked sections to correspond with sections of frame. Pleat and pin fullness of material securely along upper and lower horizontal wires. Sew pleats securely in place. Fold excess material at top down on outside of frame, and sew in place close to fold. Trim away excess material. Finish lower edge in same manner, folding material upward. Tack pleats in place 1 inch down from upper edge, and 1 inch up from lower edge.

Sew ends of crocheted bands together, and sew them in place neatly. Pass ribbon through lace bands, and make bows. Sew balls all around lower edge of frame, spacing them evenly. This completes one lampshade. Make other lampshade to correspond.

To launder shades, remove ribbons. Wash in mild soap suds, and rinse thoroughly. Dry quickly in sunshine or over radiator, to avoid rusting.