Part 1

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STAR BOOK No. 225 =35¢=

AUNT LYDIA’S® RUG YARN _Collection_

_A Belle’s Shell_

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD= =“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 8 (9, 10)—70 yd. skeins Chartreuse

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 16″, 17″, 18″.

=BACK=: Ch 52 (56, 60), s c in 2nd st from hook, * 1 d c in next st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: D c in back loop of 1st s c, * s c in front loop of next d c, d c in back loop of next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. =3rd ROW=: S c in front loop of 1st d c, * d c in back loop of next s c, s c in front loop of next d c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 14 (18, 22) times. =NEXT ROW=: Spacing sts evenly, working over side of each row work 47 (51, 55) s c down side, ch 1, turn. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Working 1 shoulder at a time sl st across 6 sts, * ch 3, skip 1 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 4, turn. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 4, turn. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 1, d c in last loop, (dec), ch 4, turn. =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work 3—ch 3 loops, ch 4 to turn all rows, cut yarn. Skip 13 (17, 21) s c for neck, attach yarn and work 5—ch 3 loops for other shoulder, complete shoulder and shaping same as 1st shoulder, cut yarn.

=FRONT=: Work same as back.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Sew side and shoulder seams. Attach yarn at back of left shoulder, work around neck as follows: ch 1, skip length of a sl st, sl st in next space, work in same manner around armholes.

=POMPONS=: Open a skein of yarn and cut one end, tie at 1 inch intervals. Cut between each tie and trim ends. Tie 1 pompon in every other row along lower edge.

_A Belle’s Shell_

_A Love Vest_

=SIZES=: 12, 14, 16

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD= =“AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 7 (8, 8)—70 yd. skeins White A few yds. Red

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 and No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H 5—¾ inch bone rings

=GAUGE FOR No. 10 NEEDLES=: 7 sts = 2 inches 5 rows = 1 inch

=BACK=: On No. 8 needles cast on 51 (55, 59) sts and work in seed st for 2 inches (seed st: =1st ROW=: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st row throughout). Change to No. 10 needles and work even for 12 inches. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side once. Work even for 7 (7½, 8) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts at beg of next 4 rows, bind off remaining sts for back of neck.

=RIGHT FRONT=: On No. 8 needles cast on 29 (31, 33) sts. Work 2 inches in seed st. Change to No. 10 needles and work even for 12 inches. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Bind off 5 sts at beg of row, then dec 1 st at armhole side once. Continue even at armhole edge and dec 1 st at front edge every 3rd row 12 times. Work even until armhole measures 7 (7½, 8) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Bind off 6 (7, 8) sts every other row at armhole edge.

=LEFT FRONT=: Work to correspond to right front reversing shaping.

=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew seams. Work 1 round of s c around each armhole. Work 2 rounds of s c all around edge working 5 buttonholes on right front in 1st row. (Buttonhole: ch 3, skip 2 sts, s c in next st; in following round work 1 s c in each st of ch at buttonholes.)

=BUTTONS=: Work s c over bone ring, cut yarn, draw sts tog. Sew in place. With Red ch 7 or 8, sl st in back loop of each ch, cut yarn. Form letters as illustrated and sew in place to buttons. Finish last button with a french knot.

_A Love Vest_

_Aran Afghan and Pillows_

AFGHAN

=Approximate Size=: 49 x 65 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 27—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

=PANEL No. 1= (Make 2): Cast on 23 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1; in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * 3 times, ending K 1, P 1, K 1. =2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 21, K 1, P 1. =3rd ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * 3 times, then K 1 P 1, K 1. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 19, K 1 P 1. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until panel is 64 inches long ending with 4th pattern row. Bind off.

=CENTER PANEL= (Make 1)

=GAUGE=: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch

Cast on 45 sts. =1st ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 5, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (cable twist), P 5, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 5, cable twist over next 4 sts, P 5, K 1 P 1. =2nd ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5 P 1, K 1; in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * once, then K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (47 sts on needles). =3rd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 3, sl next 2 sts on dpn and hold in back of work, K next 2 sts, then P the 2 sts from dpn (right twist), slip next 2 sts on dpn and hold in front of work, P next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (left twist), P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, work right twist over next 4 sts, work left twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. =4th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, P next 3 sts tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (45 sts on needle). =5th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, Left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. =6th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, then in next st K 1, P 1, K 1,* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). =7th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn over next st (Popcorn: * K in front loop of st, K in back loop of st, leave st on needle, repeat from * once, drop st from needle, then starting with 2nd loop on right needle, slip over 1st loop, continue slipping loops one at a time until 1 st remains), P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn st in next st, P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 1. =8th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). =9th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1. =10th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (47 sts). =11th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1. =12th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). Repeat from 1st to 12th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending with 1st pattern row, bind off.

=PANEL NO. 2= (Make 2)

=GAUGE=: 3 seed sts = 1 inch

Cast on 42 sts. =1st ROW=: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 4 times, P 1, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 4 times. =2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, slip next st on dpn and hold in front of work, K next st, then K st from dpn (left twist), P 2, slip next 4 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next 4 sts, then K 4 sts from dpn (cable twist), P 2, slip next st on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K st from dpn (right twist), P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 1. =3rd ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =4th ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. =5th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =6th ROW=: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, left twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 8, P 2, right twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1. =7th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =8th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. =9th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =10th ROW=: Repeat 6th row. =11th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =12th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. =13th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =14th ROW=: Repeat 2nd row. =15th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =16th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. Repeat from 1st to 16th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending with 14th pattern row. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block each strip to measurements. Weave panels tog as follows: Weave panel No. 1 to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to center panel; weave free edge of center panel to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to panel No. 1.

=EDGE=: Attach yarn in any corner; working along short side, * ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat from * to next corner; working along long side, * ch 1, skip 1 row, sl st in next row, repeat from * to next corner; complete remaining sides in same manner, join. =2nd ROUND=: * Ch 1, sl st in same space, repeat from * twice, * ch 1, working in back loop of sts, sl st in next ch 1, repeat from last * to next corner, repeat from beg all around, join, cut yarn.

=KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS=

K Knit P Purl St(s) Stitch(es) YO Yarn Over Dec. Decrease Inc. Increase Tog. Together Rnd. Round P.s.s.o. Pass slip st over st dpn Double pointed needle K-O Do not work st, row or round Beg. Beginning Bet. Between

_Aran Pillow #1_

=Approximate size=: 18 x 18 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 3—70 yd. skeins Natural ½ yd. Lining Material Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 71 sts. =1st ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), P 3 tog, repeat from * to within last 10 sts, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. =2nd ROW=: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 57, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. =3rd ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * to within last 12 sts, P 3 tog, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. =4th ROW=: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 55, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until section measures 18 inches. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block section. Cut lining ½ inch larger than knitted section. Sew 3 sides. Fill with kapok or shredded foam rubber. Sew opening closed. Sew knitted section in position.

_Aran Pillow #2_

=APPROXIMATE SIZE=: 18 x 19 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 4—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle

=GAUGE=: 4 sts = 1 inch

Cast on 72 sts. =1st ROW=: K 2, * P 2nd st, leave on needle, P next st and sl both sts off needle (P cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K 1 (this completes P cross st section), P 2, K 11, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 11, P 2, work P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. =2nd ROW=: P 2, * K 2nd st from back and leave st on needle, K skipped st in usual manner and sl both sts off needle (K cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K 1 (this completes K cross st section), K 2, P 3, work 5 sts in next st as follows: K 1, YO, K 1, YO, K 1; P 3, work 5 sts in next st as before, P 3, K 2, P 2, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 3, 5 sts in next st as before, P 3, 5 sts in next st, P 3, K 2, work K cross st over next 11 sts, P 2. =3rd ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. =4th ROW=: P 2, K cross st over next 11 sts, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, K cross st over next 11 sts, P 2. =5th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2. =6th ROW=: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, P 2, sl 3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl 3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. =7th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. =8th ROW=: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2. =9th ROW=: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. Repeat 2nd through 9th rows for pattern until pillow section measures 19 inches ending with last pattern row. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block and steam to measure. Complete lining same as pillow No. 1 on page 7.

_Aran Pillow #3_

=Approximate size=: 12 x 18 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 2—70 yd. skeins Natural ½ yd. Lining Material Kapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch

Cast on 45 sts. Work same as center panel of Aran Afghan (page 4) until section is 18 inches long, ending with 1st pattern row. Bind off.

=FINISHING=: Same as Pillow No. 1. See page 7.

_Aran Pillow #4_

=Approximate Size=: 16 x 16 inches

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 3—70 yd. skeins Natural

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle

=GAUGE=: 5 sts = 1 inch (unblocked) 4 sts = 1 inch (blocked)

Cast on 64 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as to P, P 3, place next 3 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 3 sts, then K the sts from dpn (cable twist over 6 sts), P 3, keeping yarn to back sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * YO, K 5, YO, K 1, repeat from * twice, K 1. =2nd ROW=: P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat from * twice, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 1, * keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, keeping yarn to front sl next st as if to P, drop YO, repeat from * twice, P 1. =3rd ROW=: K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl next st as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1. =4th ROW=: P 20, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 20. =5th ROW=: K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with K 4; then P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 3, * YO, K 1, YO, K 5, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with K 4. =6th ROW=: P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl next st as if to P, drop YO, sl next st as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with P 3; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, P 3, * keeping yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, drop YO, sl 1 as if to P, drop YO, P 4, repeat from * twice ending last repeat with P 3. =7th ROW=: K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1, P 1, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, K 6, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 3, yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, K 1, * sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K sts from dpn, sl next st on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K st from dpn, repeat from * twice, K 1. =8th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. Then repeat from 1st to 8th rows for pattern until work measures 16 inches from beg, ending with 8th row of pattern. Bind off in pattern omitting the YO’s.

=FINISHING=: Work same as pillow No. 1, page 7.

_By the He Sea_

SLIP OVER

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 4 (5, 5)—70 Yd. skeins Spice 5 (6, 6)—70 Yd. skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 21″, 22½″, 23½″.

=BACK=: With Spice, cast on 42 (45, 48) sts. (Work in stripes of 6 rows Spice and 4 rows White.)

Starting with a P row work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) inc 2 sts at the beg and end of every K row 5 times, 62 (65, 68) sts. Work even until there are 9 complete White stripes. Work 1 row Spice. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at beg of next 3 rows (this completes Spice stripe), cut Spice. =NEXT ROW=: Attach White and use for entire yoke. Dec 1 st at beg of row. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Dec 1 st at beg of each row. Work even until armholes measure 9 (9½, 10) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK=: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts, work across 9 (9, 10) sts and place on holder. Bind off next 16 (17, 18) sts for neck, work across remaining 16 (17, 18) sts. Working one shoulder at a time, bind off 7 (8, 8) sts, work across. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work across. Bind off remaining 8 (8, 9) sts. Attach yarn at neck edge, dec 1 st, work across row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off remaining sts. =FRONT=: Work same as back until armholes measure 5¼ (5½, 6) inches. =SHAPE NECK=: Work across 18 (19, 20) sts and place on holder, bind off next 12 (13, 14) sts for neck, work across remaining 18 (19, 20) sts. Working 1 shoulder at a time, dec 1 st at neck every other row twice; 16 (17, 18) sts. Work even until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts at armhole edge, work across. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at neck edge, work across. Bind off remaining stitches. Work other shoulder to correspond.

=FINISHING=: Steam and block sections. Weave 1 shoulder seam. With wrong side facing, attach White at neck opening, pick up and K 1 st in each st all around neck. K 1 row, bind off loosely. Weave other shoulder. With White and wrong side facing, work edge around each armhole same as neck. Weave 1 side seam. With White and wrong side facing, attach yarn at opening and complete lower edge same as neck. Weave other side seam. Turn all edges to right side and tack in place. Steam edges.

=LACED TANK TOP=

=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN= 4 (4, 5)—70 yd. skeins Bongo—Color B 3 (3, 3)—70 yd. skeins Orange—Color C 2 (2, 3)—70 yd. skeins Antique—Color A

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

=MEASUREMENTS=: Width across front or back at underarm: 20″, 21″, 22″ (each section)

Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.

=NOTE=: When changing colors always pick up yarn from under 1st color thus crossing yarn to prevent a hole.

=BACK=: With color A, cast on 40 (44, 48) sts. K 3 rows. =NEXT ROW=: With Color A K 4 (border), with color B, K 32 (36, 40) sts, attach another skein of color A (for other border), K 4. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, P 32 (36, 40) color B, K 4 color A. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, with color B inc 1 st in next st (to inc: K 1 in usual manner, then K in back of same K st), K to within last st of color B; inc as follows: K 1 st in row below, K last st (the inc on right will slant to right, the inc on left will slant left), K 4 color A. Repeat last 2 rows until there are 56 (60, 64) color B sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: K 2 border sts tog at each end before and after color B. Continue in established pattern having only 2 A border sts at each end until section measures 10 inches above lower border ending on wrong side, cut color B. =NEXT 4 ROWS=: With color A K across all sts. =NEXT ROW=: K 2 color A, attach color C and K to within 2 sts, K 2 color A. Continue in established border sts and stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 10 inches, ending on wrong side, cut color C. =NEXT 3 ROWS=: With color A K across all sts. =ARMHOLE SHAPING=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row, K across row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 4 sts, K 4 sts (border), attach color B, K 44 (48, 52) sts, attach color A, K 4 sts (border); 52 (56, 60) sts on needle. =NEXT ROW=: K 4 color A, P 44 (48, 52) sts color B, K 4 color A. =NEXT ROW=: (Dec): K 4, K 2 tog, K to within last 6 sts, K 2 tog, K 4; (50, 54, 58 sts). Repeat last 2 rows twice; 46 (50, 54) sts. Work even in established colors until armhole measures 9 (9½, 10) inches from 1st armhole bind off, ending on wrong side of work. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Work across 12 (12, 12) sts, turn; work back. Repeat last 2 rows once. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 6 sts in matching colors, cut A, K to end of row. =NEXT ROW=: P 6, bind off. =NECK BAND=: With right side facing, attach color A and K across row to within last 12 sts (all sizes), turn. =NEXT 5 ROWS=: K across these neck sts only, bind off, cut A. =2nd SHOULDER=: Attach color B in 1st st of other shoulder and work to correspond, reversing shaping. With blunt needle, weave neck band at each side to shoulder edges.

=FRONT=: Work same as back to armhole shaping, ending with 3 rows of color A.