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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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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Yarn weight | Fine (#2) |
| Yardage | 13 oz (370 g) of fine yarn (as printed; yardage not given) |
| Hook | 3.5 mm |
| Gauge | 3 popcorn stitches = 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Finished size | 18 × 66 in (46 × 168 cm) without fringe |
| Time | about 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
Abbreviations (US terms)
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.
Foundation
- 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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The rest of the Concerto Popcorn and Shell Stole (1960) pattern is in the Vintage Crochet Stoles & Shawls
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Errata
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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)
