Materials.-- One ounce of Dorcas Germantown and a fine crochet hook.
Make a chain of five stitches, join in a circle.
First Round.--Two long crochets in every foundation stitch.
Second Round.--Like first.
Third Round.--Two long crochets in every alternate stitch.
Fourth Round.--Two long crochets between every increase.
Fifth Round.--Three long crochets between every increase.
Sixth Round.--Four long crochets between every increase.
Seventh Round.--Five long crochets between every increase.
Eighth Round.--Six long crochets between every increase.
Ninth Round.--Seven long crochets between every increase.
Tenth Round.--Eight long crochets between every increase.
This finishes the crown of the cap.
For the band around the head:
First Round.--Ten long crochet, miss one, all around.
Eleven rounds of long crochet, without increase or decrease.
Originally published in The Dorcas Magazine, April 1885.
What is Dorcas Germantown? What type of wool is it similar to?
ReplyDeleteThe name of the magazine this pattern was published in was Dorcas Magazine (I have edited the entry to add this information). Perhaps they made wool as well?
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