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Here is pattern for Tom's Granny Square Tie. If you make it, please tag me on Instagram @marshamakes. I'd love to see it!
The Original TOM
Afghan Tie Pattern
From Discover the Excitement of Hairpin Lace Book 1760, c. 1960
Materials required:
SUSAN BATES®
or
MARCIA LYNN®
Crochet Hook D or 3
Lightweight sport yarn—
2 oz. Main Color
1 oz. each Colors A & B
½ yd. lightweight lining material if desired.
GAUGE: Each motif measures 3 in. square
6 sc = 1 inch
6 rows = 1 inch
MOTIF
With first color, chain 5, join with slip stitch to form ring.
ROUND 1: Ch 3 (to count as 1 dc throughout), work 2 dc in ring, ch 2 (for corner space), * work 3 dc in ring (shell made), ch 2, repeat from * twice, join in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Each round is worked from the right side—DO NOT TURN.
ROUND 2: With second color, make a loop on hook, sl st in any ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 2 (for corner), work a shell in same space, ch 1, * work a shell, ch 2, a shell in next ch-2 space, ch 1, repeat from * twice; join in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
ROUND 3: With first color, make a loop on hook, sl st in any corner ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 2 (for corner), work a shell in same space, ch 1, * skip next shell, work a shell in next space, ch 1, skip next shell, work a shell, ch 2, a shell in next corner, ch 1, repeat from * around; join in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
ROUND 4: With main color, make a loop on hook, sl st in any corner ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 2, work a shell in same space, ch 1, * skip next shell, work a shell in next space, ch 1, skip next shell, work a shell in next space, ch 1, skip next shell, work a shell, ch 2, a shell in same corner space, ch 1, repeat from * twice, ch 1, shell in next space, ch 1, join in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Make 4 motifs. Sew together to form strip, sewing through back loop only. Attach yarn just before corner on top edge, ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around strip, and 3 sc in each corner st. Join with a slip st. Ch 1, work a second row of sc around, stitch for stitch, and 3 sc in each corner st. Join with a slip st. Fasten off.
Join yarn at corner and work 19 sc across top edge of tie. Place marker at end of row. This will bring work to opposite corner, ch 1, turn. The remainder of tie is worked back and forth in single crochet.
Next Row: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. Continue in this manner for 4½ inches from marker.
Decrease Row: * Pick up a loop in first st, pick up a loop in second st, y o hook and pull through all 3 loops (1 decrease made). Work to last 2 sts and repeat the decrease, ch 1, turn. Work 1 row even.
Repeat last 2 rows 4 times (9 sts).
Work even on 9 sts until tie measures 52″ or desired length.
Line if desired same as ascot, being sure to cut lining on the bias.
**Pattern accessed through Project Gutenberg
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