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STAR BOOK No. 220 _Babies_ ARE SUCH _Fun_ TO DRESS

SIZES 6 MONTHS to 4 YEARS

_Knit & Crochet_

american thread

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Say it with Daisies

PUFF STITCH BABY SET

Size: 6-9 months Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD “DAWN”[1] ORLON or DAWN “WINTUK” BABY YARN 7—1 oz. skeins White Plastic Crochet Hook Sizes F and G OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW GAUGE for F hook: 5 sts = 1 inch; GAUGE for G hook: 2 patterns = 1 inch

SACQUE

Starting at neck edge with F hook, ch 81, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3, turn—80 sc. 2nd ROW (right side): Ch 3, counts as 1 d c, 1 d c in each of next 12 s c for Front, 3 d c in next s c (inc point), 1 d c in each of next 12 s c for Sleeve, 3 d c in next s c (inc point), 1 d c in each of next 26 d c for Back, 3 d c in next s c (inc point), 1 d c in each of next 12 s c for other Sleeve, 3 d c in next s c (inc point), 1 d c in each remaining 13 s c for other Front, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: 1 s c in each d c working 5 s c in center d c at each of the 4 inc points, ch 3, turn. 4th ROW: 1 d c in each s c working 3 d c in center s c at each of the 4 inc points, ch 1, turn. Repeat last 2 rows 3 times—184 d c. NEXT ROW: 1 s c in each of next 27 sts for Front, ch 5 for underarm, skip next 38 sts for Sleeve, 1 s c in each of next 54 sts for Back, ch 5 for other underarm, skip next 38 sts for other Sleeve, 1 s c in each remaining 27 sts for other Front, ch 1, turn. START PATTERN: Change to G hook. NEXT ROW (right side): Work 1 s c, 1 puff st in 1st s c (pattern), (puff st: * yo hook, insert in st, pull yarn through, repeat from * once, yo hook and pull through all loops at one time), * skip next 2 sts, s c, puff st in next st, repeat from * across row ending with s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: S c, puff st in 1st s c, * s c, puff st in next s c, repeat from * across row ending with s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row for pattern until work measures 6 inches from underarm, ending on right side of sacque (right side of d c row is right side of work), cut yarn.

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SLEEVES: With G hook, attach yarn in center st of ch at underarm, work 1 pattern (s c and puff st) in same space, * skip 2 sts, work 1 pattern in next st, repeat from * across row ending with s c in same space with 1st s c, join, ch 1, turn—(15 puff sts). Work even in pattern joining and turning each round until sleeve measures 4¾ inches from underarm ending on right side of work, join, ch 3, turn. BEADING: 1 d c in same space, * 2 d c in next s c, repeat from * all around, join, turn. NEXT ROUND: * Ch 4, sl st between next 2 d c group, repeat from * all around, cut yarn. Work other sleeve in same manner. NECK EDGE: BEADING: With wrong side of 1st row of neck edge facing, attach yarn in 1st st of starting ch, ch 3, d c in same space, * skip 1 st, 2 d c in next st, repeat from * across row ending to correspond, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 1, sl st between 2 d c group, * ch 4, sl st in next d c group, repeat from * across neck edge, then work edge all around sacque working in every other row along side of each front and in each s c of pattern along lower edge, join, cut yarn.

TIES: With F hook and 2 strands of yarn, work a ch about 36 inches long and lace through beading at neck edge. Work 2 chains 16 inches long and lace through beading at sleeve edge, tying in a bow at top.

HAT

With F hook, ch 2, 8 s c in 2nd st from hook, join in 1st s c, turn. 2nd ROUND: Ch 3, d c in same space, 2 d c in each s c all around, join, ch 1, turn—16 d c. 3rd ROUND: * 1 s c in next d c, 2 s c in next d c, repeat from * all around, join—24 s c. NEXT 5 ROUNDS: Alternating rounds work 1 round in d c, 1 round in s c, inc 1 st in each of the 8 inc points having 1 more st between incs in each round, join, do not turn—64 sts. START PATTERN: With G hook, work 1 s c, 1 puff st (pattern) in 1st d c, skip 1 d c, * work a pattern in next d c, skip 1 d c, repeat from * all around, join, ch 1, turn—32 patterns. Continue in pattern joining and turning each round until pattern section measures 5 inches, ending on right side, turn. NEXT ROUND: * ch 4, sl st in next s c, repeat from * all around, cut yarn. Fold back 6 rounds to form cuff. EARLAPS: Skip 5 patterns from center back, attach yarn in base of s c of next pattern, work a pattern in same space, work a pattern in base of s c of next 5 patterns, ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: Skip 1st s c (a dec), work a pattern in each of the next 4 s c, s c in next s c, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: Work 4 patterns, s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. 4th ROW: Skip 1st s c, work 3 patterns, s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. 5th ROW: Work 3 patterns, s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat last 2 rows twice, having 1 less pattern in each even row, cut yarn. Skip next 10 patterns, attach yarn in base of s c of next pattern and work other earlap in same manner. Attach yarn at edge of earlap and work an 8 inch ch in each earlap for ties. Knot ends.

POMPONS: (Make 3). Wind yarn over a 2 inch cardboard 60 times. Slip off cardboard, tie at center, cut both ends and trim into shape. Tie at top of hat as illustrated.

BOOTIES

With F hook, ch 38, 1 s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, join in 1st s c being careful not to twist ch, ch 3, turn. 2nd ROUND: 1 d c in each s c, ch 1, turn. NEXT 5 ROUNDS: Work even alternating each s c and d c rounds same as sacque, joining and turning each round, do not cut yarn. Fold work in half, weave 7 sts at opposite end for instep, weave sts tog at lower edge. UPPER SECTION—BEADING: Ch 3, d c in same space, * skip 1 st, 2 d c in next st, repeat from * all around—24 d c, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROUND: With G hook, work a pattern in every other d c. NEXT 4 ROUNDS: Work even in pattern, then work edge same as sacque. With 2 strands, work a ch 13 inches long and lace through beading. Knot ends.

MITTENS

With F hook, ch 25 to measure about 4¾ inches, join being careful not to twist ch, ch 1, 1 s c in each st of ch, turn—25 s c. NEXT ROUND: Ch 3 (counts as 1st d c), 1 d c in each s c, ch 1, turn. NEXT 5 ROUNDS: Work even alternating s c and d c rounds, joining and turning each round. NEXT ROUND: 1 d c in each of next 3 sts, dec in next 2 sts (to dec: * yo hook, insert hook in next st, pull yarn through, yo hook and work off 2 loops, repeat from * once, yo and work off all loops at one time), repeat from beg all around, ch 1, turn—20 sts. NEXT ROUND: 1 s c in each d c, ch 3, turn. NEXT 2 ROUNDS: Work 2 sts tog in each round (5 sts remain), cut yarn leaving a 4 inch length. Thread into a blunt needle and draw sts tog, cut yarn. CUFF: With wrong side of s c round at top facing, attach yarn in opposite side of starting ch at joining, ch 3, d c in same space, * skip 1 st, 2 d c in next st, repeat from * all around, join, ch 1, turn—26 d c. NEXT 3 ROUNDS: With G hook, work in pattern working a pattern in every other d c in 1st round, joining and turning each round. Then work edge same as sacque, cut yarn. With 2 strands, work a ch 13 inches long and lace through beading. Knot ends.

Ain’t She Sweet (So’s He)

PINK & WHITE SWEATER & BERET

Sizes: 2 and 4 years Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “WINTUK” KNITTING WORSTED SIZE 2 (2)—2 oz. skeins White and DAWN “WINTUK” SPORT YARN SIZE 2 (2)—2 oz. skeins Pink 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 4 and No. 6 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW ½ yd. 1 inch wide Grosgrain Ribbon 5 Buttons GAUGE for No. 6 needles: 6 pattern sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for size 2. Changes for size 4 given in parentheses.

BACK: With Pink and No. 6 needles, cast on 66 (72) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 5 rows for hem. START PATTERN: 1st ROW (right side): K across row. 2nd ROW: P across row, drop Pink. 3rd and 4th ROWS: With White, * K 1, yo, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row, drop White, pick up Pink. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern. Work even until 7 (8) inches from beg ending with 2nd pattern row. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. NEXT ROW: Work even in pattern. NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. Work even in pattern until 4½ (5) inches above beg of armhole shaping ending with 4th pattern row. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 8 (9) sts at beg of next 4 rows—22 (24) sts. Bind off.

LEFT FRONT: Cast on 33 (36) sts. Work same as back to underarm ending with 2nd pattern row. SHAPE ARMHOLE: Work same as Back. Work even in pattern until armhole measures 2 (2½) inches ending with 1st pattern row at front edge. SHAPE NECK: Dec 1 st at neck edge every 1st and 2nd pattern rows 11 (12) times—16 (18) sts. Work even until armhole measures same as on back ending with same row. Shape shoulder same as Back.

RIGHT FRONT: Work same as left front reversing shaping.

SLEEVES: With Pink and No. 4 needles cast on 33 (36) sts. Work ribbing same as back. Change to No. 6 needles and work in pattern, inc 1 st each side every 8th row 9 times working added sts in pattern—51 (54) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 9 (10) inches from beg, or desired length to underarm ending with 2nd pattern row. SHAPE CAP: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each side every row 8 times. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 6 rows. Bind off remaining sts.

LEFT FRONT BAND: With Pink and No. 4 needles, cast on 9 sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing until band fits along front edge, starting at beg of pattern to beg of neck shaping. Bind off. Mark front for 5 evenly spaced buttons.

RIGHT FRONT BAND: Work same as left front band working buttonholes to correspond to markers. BUTTONHOLES: Work 3 sts, bind off 3 sts, work across. On next row cast on 3 sts over bound-off sts.

COLLAR: With Pink and No. 4 needles cast on 139 (143) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2 inches. Bind off 3 sts at beg of every row until collar measures 3 inches from beg. Bind off remaining sts.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeves in position. Sew side and sleeve seams. Turn up hem at lower edge and sew in place. Sew front bands in place. Sew shaped edge of collar around neck edge, and each short edge to top of front band leaving ½ inch free from front edge. Sew grosgrain ribbon to wrong side of front bands. Cut buttonholes in ribbon. Work buttonhole sts around buttonholes. Sew buttons in position.

BERET

With Pink and No. 4 needles cast on, 86 (92) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 5 rows inc 28 (28) sts evenly spaced in last row of ribbing—114 (120) sts. Change to No. 6 needles, and work in pattern same as sweater for 3¼ inches ending with 4th pattern row. 1st DEC ROW: Working in pattern * K 2 tog, K 17 (18), repeat from * across row—6 sts dec. 2nd DEC ROW: * P 16 (17), P 2 tog, repeat from * across row—102 (108) sts. NEXT 2 ROWS: Work even in pattern. Repeat these 4 rows having 1 st less between each dec in each dec row until there are 18 (24) sts left ending with 2nd pattern row. Cut yarn leaving a 10 inch length. Thread into needle and draw remaining sts tog. Fasten tightly. Sew seam. POMPON: Wind Pink 100 times over a 2 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends, and trim into shape. Sew to top of beret.

BOY’S SWEATER AND CAP DIRECTIONS ON PAGE 22

A Fable in Cable

BABY SET

Size: 6 months to 9 months Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “WINTUK” BABY YARN or “DAWN” ORLON 6-1 oz. skeins Baby Blue 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 4 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW 1 Set of Double Pointed Knitting Needles No. 2 6 Buttons 1½ yds. narrow ribbon GAUGE: 7 sts = 1 inch (seed st)

SWEATER

BACK: Cast on 77 sts. 1st ROW: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st row 6 times (seed st). START PATTERN: 1st ROW (right side): Work 3 sts in seed st, * P 2, K 4, P 2, K 1, repeat from * 6 times, P 2, K 4, P 2, 3 seed sts. 2nd ROW: 3 seed sts, * K 2, P 4, K 2, work 5 sts in next st as follows: K 1, yo, K 1, yo, K 1, repeat from * across row ending with K 2, P 4, K 2, 3 seed sts. 3rd ROW: 3 seed sts, P 2, Sl next 2 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, K 2 sts from dpn (cable), P 2, * K 2 sts tog through back of sts, yo, K 1, yo, K 2 tog, P 2, cable over next 4 sts, P 2, repeat from * across row ending with 3 seed sts. 4th ROW: 3 seed sts, K 2, P 4, K 2, * P 5, K 2, P 4, K 2, repeat from * across row ending with 3 seed sts. 5th ROW: 3 seed sts, P 2, K 4, P 2, * K 2 tog through back of sts, yo, K 1, yo, K 2 tog, P 2, K 4, P 2, repeat from * across row ending with 3 seed sts. 6th ROW: Same as 4th row. 7th ROW: Same as 3rd row. 8th ROW: 3 seed sts, K 2, P 4, K 2, *P 1, P 3 tog, P 1, K 2, P 4, K 2, repeat from * across row ending with 3 seed sts. 9th ROW: 3 seed sts, P 2, K 4, P 2, * sl 1, K 2 tog, p.s.s.o., P 2, K 4, P 2, repeat from * across row ending with 3 seed sts. Repeat from 2nd through 9th rows for pattern. Work even in pattern until 6 inches from beg ending on wrong side.

SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Keeping continuity of pattern work even until armholes measure 3½ inches ending with 9th pattern row.

SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 19 sts, place next 31 sts on holder, bind off remaining sts.

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LEFT FRONT: Cast on 46 sts. 1st ROW: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st row 6 times (seed st). START PATTERN: 1st ROW (right side): 3 seed sts, P 2, K 4, P 2, * K 1, P 2, K 4, P 2, repeat from * twice, work 8 sts in seed st for front border. Work in pattern as established working 8 border sts in seed st throughout until front measures same as back to underarm ending at armhole edge. SHAPE ARMHOLE: Bind off 4 sts at armhole edge. Keeping continuity of pattern work even until armhole measures 2½ inches ending with 9th pattern row. Cut yarn. SHAPE NECK: Beg at neck edge, place 17 sts on holder, continue in pattern dec 2 sts at neck edge every other row 3 times—19 sts. Work even until armholes measure same as back ending with 9th pattern row. SHAPE SHOULDER: Bind off 19 sts. Mark position for 5 buttons evenly spaced on left front edge, 1st buttonhole ¾ inch above lower edge, and the last buttonhole ¾ inch below neck edge.

RIGHT FRONT: Work same as left front reversing shaping and working buttonholes opposite markers.

BUTTONHOLES: Work 3 sts, bind off next 2 sts, work across. On next row cast on 2 sts over bound-off sts.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder and side seams.

NECKBAND: With right side facing, pick up 71 sts including sts on holders. Work 8 rows in seed st, working 1 buttonhole in 4th row. Bind off. Sew buttons in place.

SLEEVES: Cast on 45 sts. Work in seed st for 7 rows inc 10 sts evenly spaced across last row—55 sts. START PATTERN: 1st ROW (right side): K 1, * P 2, K 4, P 2, K 1, repeat from * across row. 2nd ROW: P 1, K 2, P 4, * K 2, work 5 sts in next st, K 2, P 4, repeat from * across row ending with K 2, P 1. Work in pattern as established on sweater working first and last sts in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) until there are 8 complete patterns ending with 9th pattern row. Bind off. Sew sleeves in position sewing ½ inch of upper sleeve seams to bound-off sts of underarm. Sew sleeve seams.

HAT

Cast on 91 sts, and work 11 rows in seed st. Work in pattern same as sleeve until 7 patterns are completed. Bind off.

FINISHING: Steam and block. Fold in half, and sew back seam along bound-off edge. Fold seed st border to right side, and working through double thicknesses at border section, pick up and K 62 sts across neck edge. Work 3 rows in seed st.

BEADING: K 1, * P 2 tog, yo, P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. Work next 2 rows in seed st. Bind off in seed st. Lace ribbon through beading.

BOOTIES

Cast on 55 sts, and work in seed st for 2 inches. NEXT ROW: Work in seed st across 18 sts, bind off next 18 sts, work in seed st to end of row. NEXT 2 ROWS: Work in seed st across 37 sts. BEADING: K 1, * yo, K 2 tog, K 1, repeat from * across row. Work 2 complete patterns same as sleeve. Bind off. Sew instep across bound-off sts. Sew back seam and lower edge. Lace ribbon through beading.

MITTENS

Cast on 46 sts. P 1 row; then work 9 rows in pattern same as sleeve. NEXT ROW: P, dec 9 sts evenly spaced across row.

BEADING: Work same as booties. Work in seed st for 2¾ inches. NEXT ROW: K 2 tog across row ending with K 1. Cut yarn leaving an 8 inch length. Thread into needle and draw through sts. Sew side seam. Lace ribbon through beading.

PINK BABY SACQUE

Size: 6 months to 1 year Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “WINTUK” BABY YARN or “DAWN” NYLON 4-1 oz. skeins Baby Pink 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 4 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW Plastic Crochet Hook Size E GAUGE: 8 sts = 1 inch

Starting at neckline cast on 154 sts.

1st ROW (right side): K 1, P 2, * yarn in back, sl next st as if to P, K 1, p.s.s.o., yo, K 2, P 2, repeat from * across row ending with K 1. 2nd ROW: K 3, * yarn in front, sl next st as if to K, P 1, p.s.s.o., yo, P 2, K 2, repeat from * across row ending with K 1. Repeat these 2 rows for 1½ inches. NEXT ROW: Inc 2 sts in each P 2 rib across row. Work in pattern for 1½ inches having 4 stockinette sts in each solid section. NEXT ROW: Inc 2 sts in each P 4 rib across row. Continue in pattern having 6 stockinette sts between yarn over sts until 4 inches from beg ending on wrong side.

DIVIDE FOR BODY AND SLEEVES: Work in pattern across 1st 44 sts, cast on 10 sts for underarm, and place remaining sts on holder.

FRONT: Continuing in pattern, work on 54 sts for 6 inches. Bind off. Sl next 50 sts to 2nd holder for sleeve.

BACK: Cast on 10 sts for underarm, work across next 70 sts from 1st holder, cast on 10 sts at end of row—90 sts. Work even in pattern for 6 inches. Bind off. Sl next 50 sts to 3rd holder for other sleeve. Cast on 10 sts, and work across remaining 44 sts. 2nd FRONT: Work on these 54 sts for 6 inches. Bind off.

SLEEVES: Attach yarn at side edge of front underarm, pick up and K 10 sts across cast-on sts, work across 50 sts of sleeve, pick up and K 10 sts across cast-on sts of back underarm. Continue in pattern until sleeve measures 5 inches from underarm, ending on wrong side. Discontinue pattern. NEXT ROW: K across, dec 33 sts evenly spaced across—37 sts. BEADING: P 1 row. NEXT ROW: * K 2, yo, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row ending with K 1. Then P 1 row, K 1 row, P 1 row. PICOT EDGE: K 1, * yo, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row. P 1 row. Bind off.

NECK EDGE: With right side facing, pick up and K 73 sts, and work beading and Picot Edge same as on cuff.

FINISHING: Turn ½ inch of front band under at lower edge, and sew in place tapering off toward neck edge. Turn Picot Edge at yo row and sew in place. Work 1 row s c across lower edge. DRAW STRING FOR NECK: Ch 151, sl st in back of 2nd ch from hook, and in back of each ch across row, cut yarn. FOR SLEEVES: Ch 76, and work same as for neck. POMPONS: (Make 2) Wind yarn 60 times over 1½ inch cardboard. Slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends, trim into shape. Lace strings through beading. Attach pompon at each end of neck strings.

BLUE AND WHITE DRESS

Sizes: 2 and 4 years Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “WINTUK” BABY YARN or “DAWN” ORLON 2 (3)—1 oz. skeins Baby Blue 2 (2)—1 oz. skeins White Plastic Crochet Hook Size F OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW 3 Buttons GAUGE: 2—7 d c shells = 3 inches Directions are given for size 2. Changes for size 4 given in parentheses.

FRONT: With Baby Blue ch 62 (74), s c in 2nd st from hook, * skip 1 st of ch, 2 d c in next st, 3 d c in next st, 2 d c in next st, skip next st, s c in next st, repeat from * 9 (11) times, turn. 2nd ROW: Ch 3 (counts as 1 d c), 3 d c in 1st s c, * skip next 3 d c, s c in next d c, skip next 3 d c, 7 d c in next s c (7 d c shell), repeat from * across row ending with 4 d c in last s c, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: S c in 1st d c, * 7 d c shell in next s c, s c in center d c of next shell, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with s c in top of turning ch 3. 4th and 5th ROWS: Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows. 6th ROW: Ch 3, 2 d c in 1st s c, s c in center d c of next shell, * 6 d c shell in next s c, s c in center d c of next shell, repeat from * across row ending with 3 d c in last s c, ch 1, turn. 7th ROW: S c in 1st d c, * 6 d c shell d c shell in next s c, s c in space between the 2 center d c of next shell, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with s c in top of turning ch.

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8th ROW: Ch 3, 2 d c in 1st s c, s c in space between the 2 center d c of next shell, * 6 d c shell in next s c, s c in space between the 2 center d c of next shell, repeat from * across row ending with 3 d c in last s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat 7th and 8th rows twice. 13th ROW: S c in 1st d c, * 5 d c shell in next s c, s c in space between the 2 center d c of next shell, repeat from * across row ending with s c in top of turning ch, turn. 14th ROW: Ch 3, 2 d c in 1st s c, * s c in center d c of next shell, 5 d c shell in next s c, repeat from * across row ending with 3 d c in last s c, ch 1, turn. 15th ROW: S c in 1st d c, 5 d c shell in next s c, * s c in center d c of next shell, 5 d c shell in next s c, repeat from * across row ending with s c in top of turning ch, turn. Repeat 14th and 15th rows 3 times. 22nd ROW: Ch 3, d c in 1st s c, s c in center d c of next shell, * 4 d c shell in next s c, s c in center d c of next shell, repeat from * across row ending with 2 d c in last s c, ch 1, turn. 23rd ROW: Working in 4 d c shells repeat 7th row. 24th ROW: Ch 3, d c in 1st s c, s c in space between the 2 center d c of next shell, * 4 d c shell in next s c, s c in space between the 2 center d c of next shell, repeat from * across row ending with 2 d c in last s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat last 2 rows 2 (4) times, cut yarn, turn. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Attach White in space between the 2 center d c of 1st shell, s c in same space, work 4 d c shells across row to center of last shell, ch 2, turn—8 (10) shells. NEXT ROW: S c in space between the 2 center d c of next shell, * 4 d c shell in next s c, s c in space between the 2 center d c of next shell, repeat from * across row to last shell, turn—7 (9) shells. Continue in pattern working 4 d c shells, until there are 8 (10) White shell rows. SHAPE NECK and SHOULDER: Ch 3, d c in 1st s c, work two 4 d c shells, s c in space between the 2 center d c of next shell, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Skip 1st s c, sl st in each of next 2 d c, s c in next space, work two 4 d c shells across row, s c in top of turning ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 3, d c in 1st s c, s c in center of next shell, 4 d c shell in next s c, s c in center of next shell, 2 d c in next s c, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: S c in 1st d c, 4 d c shell in next s c, sl st in center of next shell, cut yarn. OTHER SHOULDER: With wrong side of last long row facing, skip 1 (3) shells, attach yarn in center of next shell, s c in same space, and work across in pattern, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Work 2 shells, s c in center of next shell, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 3, d c in 1st s c, s c in center of next shell, shell in next s c, s c in center of next shell, 2 d c in last s c, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sl st to center of next shell, shell in next s c, s c in top of turning ch, cut yarn.

BACK: Work same as front until there are 2 rows of White—7 (9) shells.