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Concerto Popcorn and Shell Stole (1960): vintage crochet pattern

A rectangular stole worked in rows of double crochet shells alternating with panels of three popcorn stitches, finished with a knotted fringe. Originally published as "Concerto" in Stoles: Knitted; Crocheted; Hairpin Lace (Star Stole Book No. 133) by American Thread Co. in 1960, it is now in the public domain.

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Concerto stole as photographed in the 1960 booklet
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Pattern at a glance
DetailValue
Skill levelIntermediate
Yarn weightFine (#2)
Yardage13 oz (370 g) of fine yarn (as printed; yardage not given)
Hook3.5 mm
Gauge3 popcorn stitches = 1 in (2.5 cm)
Finished size18 × 66 in (46 × 168 cm) without fringe
Timeabout 3 hours

Materials

  • Fine (CYC #2) sock/sport-type yarn — the original sweater & sock yarn and nylon were fine yarns: about 13 oz (370 g); yardage was not printed, so check your yarn label for yards per gram
  • Crochet hook (original: plastic hook size E)
  • Cardboard for winding fringe, tapestry needle
  • Hook: Start with 3.5 mm (US E-4) and change size to match the gauge
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This pattern calls for 350 yards of weight #2 yarn. Select a suggested yarn to see required skeins and estimated cost:

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232 yds per skein · Silky breathable drape, lovely stitch shine

2 skeins required

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Abbreviations (US terms)

chain
double crochet
skip
space
stitches
repeat
shell
popcorn
turning chain

Notes before you start

  • Source: "Concerto", Stoles: Knitted; Crocheted; Hairpin Lace (Star Stole Book No. 133), American Thread Co., 1960. Public domain in the USA.
  • As printed — materials: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "DAWN" NYLON or NYLON POMPADOUR or "DAWN" SWEATER & SOCK YARN ("SANFORLAN" WON'T SHRINK OUT OF FIT); 13 ounces Lt. Blue or Baby Blue or color of your choice; Plastic crochet hook size E. Gauge: 3 popcorn sts = 1 inch.
  • Modernisation note: Original is written in US crochet terms; kept as US terms (sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet).
  • Modernisation note: Spaced period abbreviations (s c, d c, sl st) written as modern sc, dc, sl st; words spelled out where the original was ambiguous.
  • Modernisation note: "Cut yarn" / "cut thread" / "break off" written as "fasten off"; "attach" written as "join".
  • Modernisation note: Long printed paragraphs split into one row, round or step per line; stitch order unchanged.
  • Modernisation note: "8th stitch (st) from hook" and "skip 2 sts of ch" written as "8th ch from hook" and "sk 2 ch".
  • Modernisation note: The popcorn stitch definition, printed inside Row 2, moved to its own line before Row 2; "popcorn st" abbreviated "pc" and "shell" as "sh".
  • Modernisation note: Check: Row 1 is printed as "(16 meshes)", but a chain of 113 worked as written gives 36 meshes. The count was left as printed; count your meshes against the chain before starting Row 2.
  • Modernisation note: Metric conversions added for sizes and lengths.
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  1. Row 1: Ch 113, dc in 8th ch from hook, *ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across (16 meshes), ch 4, turn.
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Row 1: Ch 113, dc in 8th ch from hook, *ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across (16 meshes), ch 4, turn.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Concerto pattern from?

It was published as "Concerto" in Stoles: Knitted; Crocheted; Hairpin Lace (Star Stole Book No. 133) by American Thread Co. in 1960. The publication is in the public domain in the United States; this version is transcribed and modernised by crochetpatterns.io.

What yarn or thread do I need for the Concerto?

fine (#2) yarn. Not printed — 13 oz (370 g) of fine yarn; check the label

What hook should I use?

Start with 3.5 mm (US E-4) and change size to match the gauge Gauge: 3 popcorn stitches = 1 in (2.5 cm)

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