Crocheted Posy Glass Muffs -- (coasters or glass sweaters)

Instructions:
BASE: Row 1 - Ch 8, join with a sl st to form a ring. Ch 1, sc 11 times in the ring.
Sl st in ch 1.
Row 2 - Ch 1, sc in same ch with sl st, 2 sc in back loop of each sc (24 sc).
Sl st in first ch 1.
Row 3 - Ch 1, sc in same ch with sl st. *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat
around (36sc). Sl st to first ch 1.
Row 4 - Ch 1, sc in same ch with sl st. *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat
around (48 sc). Sl st in first ch l.
SIDES: Row 1 - Ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc (47 sc). Sl st in first ch 1. *Ch 2, sc
in next 3 sc* 15 times. Ch 2 sc in next ch 2 loop. Make 6 rows the
same.

Row 7 - *Sc in next ch 2 loop, ch 2, dc in same space, ch 2 sc in next ch 2 loop* Repeat form * four times. Fasten off.
FLOWERS: Make 5 for each posy. *Ch 4, 3 dc in first st of ch 4, ch 3, sl st in same st* four times, sl st at base of first petal (starting st). Cut threads 6" from work, pull through loop tightly, thread to a needle and fasten securely on the back of first petal. Arrange 5 posies as desired to fit around top of each muff. Tack 5 together into a straight row. Use strong sewing thread and work form back with neat over and over stitches, going through second dc of petals. Steam - press- tack ends to form ring. Tack into scallops of muff, working on wrong sides. The ones I have are assorted colors - the base and sides of the muff are the same color, the
petals are assorted colors. It looks like the yarn used was small - probably sport weight. I have no idea what size crochet hook. You will have to try the pattern. The base should fit the bottom of the glass used. That will probably be the best way to decide on the size crochet hook. The was well and go with the glass when the person moves around. Thus they are easier to use than a coaster.
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The original pattern is from Mrs. D. W. Morehouse, and given to me by Frances Glomset. I used Saucy Sport (red) and a C hook. I put buttons (holly leaves) on the shop model in order to get it out for customers to see. I will put the flowers on eventually. It came out a little big (I crochet loose) for an eight ounce glass. I worked a little elastic around the
top under the scallops, makes it a little more ruffled. I will try the next one with #10 Cebelia.

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