© Cynthia Sutton, 2000

 MATERIALS NEEDED:

1 Skein (2 oz.) Peaches and Cream 100% Cotton Yarn (your choice of color)

Size G Crochet Hook

 FINISHED SIZE: approximately 7" X 7"

 Ch 24

ROW 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook across. Ch 1 turn. (23 sc)

ROW 2: Sc across. Ch 1 turn. (23 Sc)

ROW 3: Sc across. Ch 3 turn. (23 sc)

ROW 4: DC in the next 4 sc. Ch1 Sk 1sc *5 Dc in next 5 sc, Ch 1 sk 1 sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3 turn  (20 Dc 3 Ch sp)

ROW 5: Dc in next 4 Dc; Dc in ch sp; Dc in nex 5 Dc Ch 1; Dc in next 5 Dc; Dc in Ch sp; Dc in next 5 Dc. Ch 3 turn  (22 Dc; 1 Ch sp)

ROW 6: DC across . Ch 1 turn (23 DC).

ROWS 7-12: Repeat rows 1-6.

ROWS 13-14: Repeat Row 1-2

ROW 15: Repeat Row 3 ch 1 turn.

BORDER:

RND 1: Ch 1 turn. Sc across the top edge. Sc in sc rows and 2 sc in dc rows down side. Repeat for bottom and other side. Join with a sl st in 1st sc.

RND 2: Ch 1 2 sc where you joined with sl st. Sc across to last sc 2 sc in last; *2sc in first sc of side; sc across to last sc 2 sc in last. Repeat from * for bottom and other side.

Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

ABBREVIATIONS:

Ch = Chain

dc= Double Crochet

sc = Single Crochet

Sl st = Slip stitch

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The Crafters Committee would like to thank Lady Athene for her kindness in sharing this pattern from her collection.