“ With the first A as a leader work in same manner as the first group of A reversing direction. The next 12 lengths of A will be worked to form an X. With first length as leader work in DDHH to center, knotting each of the next 5 lengths. With last of 12 lengths as leader work to the left, to the center, knotting each of the next 5 lengths. With the 2 leaders knot 3 VHH and carry leaders in opposite directions forming the X. Divide the next 3 lengths into 2 lengths of 3 strands each. ”

“ AMERICAN THREAD “Aunt Lydia’s” Heavy Rug Yarn. 5—70 Yd. skeins color A. 1—70 Yd. skein each of colors B, C, and D. 1 Crochet Hook Size I or any size hook which will result in stitch gauge below. Gauge: 3 rows = 1 inch; 5 sts = 2 inches. Kapok or shredded foam rubber for filling. Suggested Color Scheme: A—Red; B—White; C—Yellow and D—Fern Green. Size: Approx. 15 x 15 inches FIRST SIDE:
With A and Size I hook, ch 38. ROW 1: Sc in 2nd st from hook and in each rem st of ch. Ch 1 to turn all rows.—37 sts. ROWS 2-45: Sc in each sc. Fasten off.—15 inches.
SECOND SIDE:
Work same as first side. ”

“ Weave first braid of handle through beading (3rd Round) . Knot ends together with OHK. Starting at opposite side, weave 2nd braid through same beading. Knot ends together.
Transcriber’s Notes Silently corrected a few typos. Relocated material “continued on remote page” for more conveniently-flowing text. ”