Place Mat Pattern A

Suggested pattern for Place Mat Approximate amounts of J. & P. Coats and Clark's O.N.T. threads necessary for one place mat, 12 x 18 inches. "Knit-Cro-Sheen," Art. A.64: 3 balls—Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 "Knit-Cro-Sheen" (worked with 2 strands)—5 balls— Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 2/0 (double zero) "Knit-Cro-Sheen" (worked with 2 colors)—2 balls of each color—Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 "Knit-Cro-Sheen" Metallic, Art. A.64—4 balls— Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 "Speed-Cro-Sheen," Art. C.44—4 balls—Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 2/0 (double zero)

Make a chain 24 inches long. 1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, * ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch. Repeat from * across until row measures 17 inches, ending with 3 dc. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 4, turn. 2nd row: Skip first 2 dc, * (dc in next dc, ch 1) twice; skip next dc. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. 3rd row: * Dc in next sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in last sp, dc in 3rd ch of turning chain. Ch 4, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until piece measures 11 inches.

BORDER. ... Work as for Place Mat S-565 pattern.