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The Niagara

Materials: 20 Bchs. "Hiawatha" cut beads 9/0.
2 spools purse twist.
1 "Hiawatha" steel crochet hook No. 9.
1 "Hiawatha" Filigree Frame No. 5863.
A striking combination is obtained by using the new Opalescent Gems No. 23/9 with old gold purse twist. Original model made with Black Purse twist and "Hiawatha" Porcelain chalk beads No. 84.
Size of Bag: Width 5 inches. Length 6 inches.
Start with 66 chain St.,
2nd to 11th rows. Cr. on each side of chain P. H. S. Continue Cr. around bag in this manner, making 10 rows of P. H. S.
12th row: Cr. 1 B. then 1 loop (long enough to cover rows of plain stitches beneath). Continue across," making 10 loops. Cr. 26 P. H. S. (no beads). Cr. 1 loop (as before) 1 B., etc., making 20 loops. Cr. 26 P. H. S. (no beads). Repeat 1 loop, 1 B., etc., making 10 loops.
13th to 22nd rows: Same as 2nd to 11th rows.
23rd row: Same as 12th row.
24th to 33rd rows: Same as 2nd to 11th rows.
34th row: Cr. 1 B. 1 loop (as before), etc., making 10 loops. Cr. 12 P. H. S. Cr. 2 loops 3 1/2 inches long. 12 P. H. S. Then 1 loop, 1 B., etc., making 20 loops. 12 P. H. S. and 2 loops 3 1/2 inches long. 12 P. H. S. 1 loop, 1 B., etc., making 10 loops. Continue crocheting design, using the illustrated chart as a guide.
Lining and Mounting: Attach bag frame and line bag with silk.

