For the Carriage Trade Blanket Pattern #5029

Ch 190 to measure about 27 inches. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.

2nd row: Insert hook in 1st sc; (pull 1/2-inch loop through, yarn over and insert hook in same sc) twice; pull loop through, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook—a loop-cluster. Skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, insert hook where last sc was made and complete a loop-cluster. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.

3rd row: (Right Side) Sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next ch-2, sc in next sc. Repeat from * across, ending with 2 sc in ch-2 of last cluster. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately for 29 inches.

With right side of work facing, work sc around 4 sides for 1 inch, increasing at corners to keep work flat. Work a row of loop-clusters all around. Fasten off. Run ribbon under and over loop-clusters to form a diamond at center of cover about 11 inches across between points. Tack ends of ribbon on wrong side. Run another row of ribbon outside this row, 1 1/2 inches away. Cut remaining ribbon into 4 pieces. Join short ends of 1 piece; sew a running stitch along 1 long edge and draw close, forming a rosette. Sew rosettes between ribbon rows, at corners of diamonds.