Eton Collar Set Pattern #52

With No. 5 hook, ch 129, turn.

Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each st of ch, making 6 increases at equal intervals. (To make an increase, work 2 dc in 1 st). Ch 3, turn.

Dc in each dc, with 6 increases to each row, divided equally but not placed one over another. Ch 3, turn.

Change to No. 1 hook. Skip 2 sts, * 4 dc in next, ch 1, 4 dc in same place, skip 5 sts and repeat from * to end of row. Turn. (These are shell sts).

Work shell over shell.

With No. 5 hook, ch 55, turn.

Work same as collar, making only 2 increases to each dc row for 8 rows, then make 3 rows of shell sts.

Sew up cuffs, leaving opening at wrist. Sew on buttons, then make ch loops worked over with sc's for buttonholes. Sew buttons on collar as in illustration, making ch loops worked with sc as for cuffs.

To make set larger, add sts to foundation ch for desired size.