Shell Fan Gauntlet Cuff Pattern #61

Gloves to match the costume are a smart accessory. A new and novel way of making one pair of gloves do for many occasions is to crochet detachable gauntlet cuffs according to the directions given here. Simply sew on a hook and eye at the wrist line and complete your ensemble by putting on a pair of these gay cuffs with your Summer cotton gloves. These cuffs should be pressed carefully over a damp cloth and may be starched slightly, if desired.

Either Clark's O.N.T. Knitting & Crochet Cotton; or Clark's O.N.T. or J. & P. Coats Mercerized Crochet Cotton Size 30 in Boilfast color to match the crocheted hat or scarf may be used. Directions are given for the Knitting & Crochet Cotton. If you select the Mercerized Crochet, use a steel crochet hook No. 5 or 6, and increase the number of stitches in the foundation ch to correspond to the wrist measurement and likewise increase the number of motifs made.

To begin, ch 50.

1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in same st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st, * skip 4 sts, 3 dc in 5th st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st. Repeat from * to end of row. This completes 10 groups of shell fans. Ch 3, turn.

* 3 dc in sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp. Repeat from * to end of row, making shell over shell. Ch 3, turn.

Shell over shell and 1 dc between shell groups. Continue to end of row. Ch 3, turn.

Shell over shell, and 2 dc in 1 dc of previous row. Continue to end of row. Ch 3, turn.

Shell over shell and 3 dc between 2 dc of previous row. Continue to end of row. Ch 3, turn.

Shell over shell, and 3 dc in center dc of 3-dc group of previous row. Continue to end of row. Ch 3, turn.

Shell over shell and 4 dc in center st of 3-dc group of previous row. Continue to end of row. Ch 3, turn.

Shell over shell, and 4 dc between center sts of 4-dc group of previous row. Continue to end of row. Ch 3 and sl st to 1st dc of previous row. Fasten off.

Finish lower edge with 1 sc in each st of foundation ch.