Plaid Soap Holder

MATERIALS:

J. & P. COATS "KNIT-CRO-SHEEN," 

Art. A.64— 

1 ball of No. 126 Spanish Red and a few yards each of 

No. 43 Dk. Yellow and No. 12 Black. 

Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.

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Starting at bottom with Red, make a chain to reach loosely around soap.
1st row— Dc in 4th ch from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch.
Repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn.
2nd row— Skip first dc, * dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in last dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 4, turn.
Repeat 2nd row until piece is slightly longer than soap. 
Break off.
Cut 4 strands of Black each 4 yards long and, working lengthwise, weave strands through first row, then turn and weave through 2nd row, working over sts that were worked under previously. Continue in this manner until all sps have been filled. Cut off any excess thread and sew ends securely. Cut 4 strands of Dk. Yellow, each 5 yards long and, working cross-wise, weave the same way. 
Sew up side seam.
Sew across bottom.
CORD ... Cut 2 strands each of Red and Black, each 2 yards long,double strands and loop Red through Black, then twist strands tightly, double these strands and give them a twist in the opposite direction, knot free ends. Lace Cord through last row of sps on soap holder.