Part 2

(No hem desired). Determine length you desire; place a marker. Cut through one st at side seam about 2 rows below marker. * Pick up cut end and draw through several sts, cut this length close as possible to work. This drawn length will tighten sts. After length has been cut straighten edge taking care with loose sts. Place loose sts on free needle. Repeat from * until row has been ripped and sts have been placed on needle. With free needle bind off—or—attach yarn on P side, and with crochet hook work a slip stitch (see page 30) in each st, turn. Work a slip stitch in each st, cut yarn. If a hem is desired, allow for hem and complete same as above. Turn hem to wrong side and tack in place.

TO LENGTHEN ...

(If a sufficient amount of same dye lot is available). Cut off cast on edge in same manner as above. Pick up loose sts and knit to length desired. If there is a ribbing on section to be lengthened, cut into the row above the ribbing, then add to length. If you do not have enough of same dye lot to work garment to length desired, we suggest working a stripe of contrasting color and finishing with same color as garment.

SNUG AND COMFORTABLE ... AND EASY TO MAKE

KNITTED AFGHAN Size: 48 × 60 inches

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 3-4 ounce skeins each Lime, Putty, Cinnamon, Potter Gold and Antique Gold. 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW. Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

GAUGE: 4 sts = 1 inch. Each block is a 12 inch square Approximate size: 48 × 60 inches.

SEED ST BLOCK: With Lime cast on 48 sts. 1st ROW: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row. 2nd ROW: * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat last 2 rows for seed st pattern. Work even in pattern until block measures 12 inches from beg. Bind off. Work 1 more block in same manner. Then work 2 blocks in each remaining color in same manner (10 blocks).

DOUBLE SEED ST BLOCK: With Lime cast on 48 sts. 1st and 2nd ROWS: * K 2, P 2, repeat from * across row. 3rd and 4th ROWS: * P 2, K 2, repeat from * across row. Repeat these 4 rows for double seed st pattern. Work even until block measures 12 inches from beg. Bind off. Work 1 more block in same manner. Then work 2 blocks in each remaining color in same manner.

FINISHING: With matching color work a row of s c all around each block working 3 s c in each corner, 1 s c in each st across lower and top edges (46 s c), 1 s c in every other row across sides (39 s c) (S c: insert hook in st, pull yarn through, y o hook and pull through 2 loops). Weave 5 × 4 blocks tog through loop in back of each s c having the seed st blocks in the 1st and 3rd rows and the double seed st blocks in the 2nd and 4th rows arranging colors as follows: 1st ROW: Putty, Cinnamon, Antique Gold, Potter Gold and Lime. 2nd ROW: Lime, Potter Gold, Putty, Antique Gold and Cinnamon. 3rd ROW: Potter Gold, Antique Gold, Lime, Cinnamon and Putty. 4th ROW: Cinnamon, Putty, Potter Gold, Lime and Antique Gold.

FRINGE: Wind all colors over a 3 inch cardboard, cut one end. Matching colors to blocks, take 2 strands, double in half and with crochet hook loop through every other st all around afghan.

FIVE FANCY STITCHES—LOOK HARD TO DO—BUT EASY TO MAKE

Pattern No. 1

Cast on 35 sts. 1st ROW: K across row. 2nd ROW: K 1, * yarn in back of work, sl 1 as if to P, K 1, repeat from * across row. 3rd ROW: K 1, * yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, K 1, repeat from * across row. 4th ROW: K across row. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern.

Pattern No. 2

Cast on 34 sts. 1st ROW: K 2, * Y O, sl 1, K 2 tog, p.s.s.o., Y O, K 3, repeat from * across row ending with K last 2 sts. 2nd ROW: P across row. 3rd ROW: K 5, * Y O, sl 1, K 2 tog, p.s.s.o., Y O, K 3, repeat from * across row ending with Y O, K 2. 4th ROW: P across row. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern.

Pattern No. 3

Cast on 36 sts. 1st ROW: * K 2, P 2, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st row 7 times. 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th ROWS: K across each row. Repeat these 12 rows for pattern.

Pattern No. 4

Cast on 35 sts. 1st ROW: K 3, P 3, K 6, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 6, P 3, K 3. 2nd ROW: P 3, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 6, K 3, P 3. Repeat last 2 rows 3 times. 9th ROW: K 3, P 3, sl next 3 sts on d p n and hold in front of work, K next 3 sts, K 3 sts from d p n (cable twist), P 3, K 5, P 3, cable twist, P 3, K 3. 10th ROW: Repeat 2nd row. NEXT 8 ROWS: Repeat 1st and 2nd rows 4 times. Repeat from 9th row for pattern.

Pattern No. 5

Cast on 36 sts. 1st and 3rd ROWS: K 4, * P 4, K 4, repeat from * 3 times. 2nd and 4th ROWS: P 4, * K 4, P 4, repeat from * 3 times. 5th and 7th ROWS: P 4, * K 4, P 4, repeat from * 3 times. 6th and 8th ROWS: K 4, * P 4, K 4, repeat from * 3 times. Repeat these 8 rows 7 times.

PLAIN SOCKS FOR A GO-GO GUY

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” NYLON or “DAWN” DE LUXE FINGERING YARN 3 ounces Sand 1 Set Double Pointed Knitting Needles No. 1 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

GAUGE: 8 sts = 1 inch.

NOTE: For reinforcing toes (and heels) combine 1 strand of “Dawn” Nylon Reinforcing Yarn, Article N-7 with yarn and knit per instructions.

Cast on 72 sts, divide sts on 3 needles (24 sts on each needle), join. Place a marker at beginning of round. Work in ribbing of K 2, P 2 for 2½ inches. Change to stockinette st (K each round), work even until sock measures 8 inches from beg. HEEL: At beg of round divide sts as follows: K and sl next 18 sts on a needle, K and sl next 18 sts on another needle. Working on remaining sts only K 1 row, P 1 row for 2½ inches ending with a P row. START TO TURN HEEL: 1st ROW: K 20, sl 1, K 1, pass sl st over K st (p.s.s.o.), K 1, turn. 2nd ROW: Sl 1, P 5, P 2 tog, P 1, turn. 3rd ROW: Sl 1, K 6, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 1, turn. 4th ROW: Sl 1, P 7, P 2 tog, P 1, turn. Continue in the above manner until all sts have been worked ending with a P row. Divide these sts on 2 needles. K 10 sts on needle, pick up and K 17 sts on right side of heel (1st needle), work across 36 sts of instep (2nd needle), pick up and K 17 sts on left side of heel, K remaining sts of heel to this needle (3rd needle). NEXT ROUND: Work even, then dec every other round as follows: 1st needle: K to within 3 sts of end of needle, K 2 tog, K 1; 2nd needle: K across, 3rd needle: K 1, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K to end of round. Dec in same manner until there are 72 sts on needles. Work even until foot measures 7½ inches or 2 inches less than desired length from center back of heel. Decrease for Toe: 1st needle: K to within 3 sts of end of needle, K 2 tog, K 1; 2nd needle: K 1, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., work to within 3 sts of end of same needle, K 2 tog, K 1; 3rd needle: K 1, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., work to end of round. K 1 round even. Repeat these 2 rounds until 16 sts remain (8 sts on instep needle and 4 sts on each back needle). Sl sts of back needles to one needle. Weave sts together following directions on page 13.

MEN’S SHORT SOCKS

Follow directions for plain socks working only 2 inches of ribbing and 4 inches of stockinette st before starting heel.

DOLLS AND GUYS TWO NEEDLE MITTENS

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 2 Ounces Ladies Small, 3 Ounces (all remaining sizes) Canary. 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 5 and No. 7 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW:

GAUGE for No. 7 Needles: 5 sts = 1 inch; 7 rows = 1 inch.

Directions are given for ladies small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses. Men’s sizes given in bold face type.

LEFT MITTEN: With No. 5 needles cast on 28 (32, 36) 32 (36, 40) sts and work in ribbing of K 2, P 2 for 1¾, 2 inches increasing 2 sts for men’s small size only in last row of ribbing. Change to No. 7 needles and work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 6 (6, 8) 8 (8, 10) rows. NEXT ROW: Start Gussett. K 13 (15, 17) 16 (17, 19) sts, inc 1 st in each of the next 2 sts, K next 13 (15,17) 16 (17, 19) sts. NEXT ROW: P across row. NEXT ROW: K 13 (15, 17) 16 (17, 19) sts, inc in next st, K 2, inc in next st, K to end of row. Continue in stockinette st increasing at Gusset every other row until there are 40 (44, 50) 46 (50, 54) sts on needle ending with a K row. NEXT ROW: P 14 (16, 18) 16 (18, 19) sts and place on st holder, work next 12 (12, 14) 14 (14, 16) sts for thumb, place remaining sts on 2nd st holder.

THUMB: Work in stockinette st until thumb measures ¼ inch less than desired length ending with a P row. NEXT ROW: K 2 tog, K 2, repeat from across row ending with K-O (K O, K 2 tog) K 2 tog (K 2 tog, K-O). NEXT ROW: P across row. NEXT ROW: * K 2 tog, K 1, repeat from * across row ending with K-O (K O, K 2) K 2 (K 2, K-O). Cut yarn and draw sts tog. Fasten firmly. Pick up and P sts from 2nd st holder. NEXT ROW: K across all sts including sts sts from 1st st holder. There are 28 (32, 36) 32 (36, 38) sts on needle. Work in stockinette st until mitten measures 1 inch less than desired length ending with a P row. NEXT ROW: * K 2 tog, K 3, repeat from * across row ending with K 1 (K 2 tog, K 4) K 2 tog (K 4, K 1). NEXT ROW: P across row. NEXT ROW: * K 2 tog, K 2, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog (K 3, K 3) K 3 (K 3, K 2 tog). NEXT ROW: P across row. NEXT ROW: * K 2 tog, K 1, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 (all sizes). Cut yarn leaving an 18 inch length. Thread yarn into needle and draw sts tog. Fasten firmly. Sew thumb and side seam.

RIGHT MITTEN: Work same as left mitten.

FOR THE YEARLING ... the sweater

SIZE: 6 months to 1 year

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” ORLON or “DAWN” MEDIUM WEIGHT POMPADOUR 5—1 ounce skeins Baby Pink 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 4 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW. 2 Yds. ¼ inch Ribbon for booties and mittens 3¼ yards ¾ inch Ribbon for hat and sweater

GAUGE: 7 sts = 1 inch

SWEATER

Working Back and Fronts at one time cast on 155 sts. 1st ROW: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across. 2nd ROW: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across (seed st). Repeat last 2 rows 3 times. 9th ROW: K 1, P 1 across 6 sts, K to within 6 sts, P 1, K 1 across last 6 sts (the 6 sts are front borders). 10th ROW: K 1, P 1 across 6 sts, P to within 6 sts, P 1, K 1 across last 6 sts. Repeat last 2 rows 3 times. Repeat from 1st row twice. NEXT 8 ROWS: Work in seed st. NEXT 2 ROWS: Repeat 9th and 10th rows. DIVIDE for FRONTS and BACK in next row.

RIGHT FRONT: Work 6 sts in seed st, K 33, place these sts on st holder, bind off 3 sts for Armhole, K across 74 sts for BACK (this includes 1 st left on needle from armhole bind off), place remaining 39 sts on stitch holder for LEFT FRONT.

BACK: Working in seed st and stockinette stripe pattern as established bind off 3 sts at beg of next row; then dec 1 st each side every other row twice. Work even until armholes measure 4 inches.

SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 11 sts at beg of next 4 rows; bind off remaining sts.

LEFT FRONT: Sl sts from st holder; bind off 3 sts at armhole. Continue in stripes as established dec 1 st at armhole edge every other row twice. Work even until armhole measures 3 inches ending at front edge. SHAPE NECK: Bind off 10 sts at beg of next row; then dec 1 st at neck edge every other row twice. Work even until armhole measures same as back armhole. SHAPE SHOULDER: Work same as back shoulder.

RIGHT FRONT: Sl sts from st holder onto needle and complete to correspond to left front reversing shaping.

SLEEVES: Cast on 41 sts. Work 8 rows in seed st. Working remainder of sleeve in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) inc 1 st at beg and end of next row. Then inc 1 st each side every inch 5 times. Work even until sleeve measures 6¾ inches.

SHAPE CAP: Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows; then bind off 2 sts at beg of every row until 31 sts remain. Bind off remaining sts.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position.

NECK EDGE: With right side facing, starting at right front pick up 69 sts all around neck. Work in seed st for ¾ inch; then in K 1, P 1 ribbing for ¾ inch. Bind off in ribbing. Turn ribbing to inside and tack in place. Finish with ribbon ties and rosettes as illustrated.

... and easy to make hat booties and mittens

Booties

Cast on 37 sts. Work in seed st for 8 rows. Starting with a P row, work 9 rows in stockinette st. NEXT ROW: Work beading; K 1, * Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row. NEXT ROW: P. NEXT ROW: K 24, sl remaining 13 sts to st holder, turn, P 11, sl remaining 13 sts to st holder. Work back and forth in stockinette st for 2 inches on 11 sts for instep, ending with a K row. Pick up 10 sts on side of instep, K across 13 sts from st holder; turn, P across all sts picking up 10 sts on opposite side of instep, P across 13 sts from st holder (57 sts on needle). Work in stockinette st for 1 inch. NEXT ROW: K 2 tog, K 22, K 2 tog, K 5, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 22, K 2 tog. NEXT ROW: P across dec 1 st at each end of row. NEXT ROW: K 2 tog, K 19, K 2 tog, K 5, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 19, K 2 tog. NEXT ROW: P across dec 1 st at each end of row. NEXT ROW: K 2 tog, K 19, K 2 tog, K 5, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 19, K 2 tog. NEXT ROW: P across dec 1 st at each end of row. Bind off. Sew sole and back seam. Lace ribbon through beading.

Mittens

Cast on 41 sts. Work in seed st for 8 rows. NEXT ROW: P across. NEXT ROW: Work beading same as booties. Work in stockinette until mitten measures 3¾ inches from beg ending with a P row. NEXT ROW: K 1, * K 2 tog, repeat from * across row. NEXT ROW: P across. Repeat last 2 rows once, cut yarn leaving an 8 inch length. Thread yarn into needle and draw through remaining sts. Fasten securely and sew seam. Lace ribbon through beading.

Hat

Cast on 85 sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 1½ inches. Then work in seed st for 1½ inches. * Work 8 rows stockinette. Work 8 rows seed st. Repeat from * twice, cut yarn leaving about a 10 inch length. Thread into needle and draw yarn through all sts. Sew back seam. Turn ribbing to inside of hat and sew in position. POMPON: Wind yarn 100 times over a 2 inch cardboard. Slip off cardboard. Tie in center and cut each end. Attach pompon to top of hat. Finish with rosettes and ribbon as illustrated.

HAPPY SWEATER DATES

HIS SLIPOVER Sizes: 40, 42 and 44

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 6 (6, 7) 4 ounce skeins Cinnamon or Red 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 and No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

GAUGE for No. 10 Needles: 9 sts = 2 inches

Directions are given for size 40. Changes for sizes 42 and 44 are given in parentheses.

BACK: On No. 8 needles cast on 92 (96, 100) sts. Work in K 2, P 2 ribbing for 1½ inches inc 1 st on last row of ribbing (all sizes). Change to No. 10 needles. START PATTERN: 1st ROW: K across row. 2nd ROW: K 1, * yarn to front, sl 1, yarn to back, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows 3 times. 9th ROW: K across row. 10th ROW: K 2, * yarn to front, sl 1, yarn to back, K 1, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with K 2. Repeat 9th and 10th rows 3 times. Repeat from 1st pattern row until back measures 15 (15½, 16) inches from beg. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows (all sizes); then dec 1 st at each end every other row 3 times. Work even until armholes measure 9 (9½, 10) inches.

SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 8 sts at beg of next 4 rows (all sizes). NEXT ROW: NECK FACING: P across row. Then work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 5 rows inc 1 st at beg and end of every row. Bind off.

FRONT: Work same as back.

SLEEVES: On No. 8 needles cast on 48 (50, 52) sts and work in K 2, P 2 ribbing (all sizes) for 1½ inches inc 1 st in last row of ribbing (all sizes). Change to No. 10 needles and keeping pattern as established inc 1 st at beg and end of every 10th row until there are 71 (73, 75) sts on needle. Work even until sleeve measures 19 (19¼, 19½) inches from beg or length desired to underarm. SHAPE SLEEVE: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows; then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row until there are 33 (33, 35) sts; then bind off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off remaining sts.

FINISHING: Block each section. Sew shoulder, side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. Fold neck facing to inside of sweater and tack in position.

HER RAGLAN Sizes: Small, Medium and Large

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 5 (5, 6) 4 ounce skeins Watermelon 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW. 1 Set of Double Pointed Knitting Needles No. 8.

GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches; 6 rows = 1 inch

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

BACK: Cast on 76 (80, 84) sts. 1st and 2nd ROWS: K 2, P 2 across each row. 3rd and 4th ROWS: P 2, K 2 across each row. Repeat last 4 rows for 12 (12½, 13) inches or length desired to underarm. SHAPE RAGLAN: Dec 1 st at beg of each row until 24 sts remain (all sizes), slip 24 sts to st holder.

FRONT: Work same as back.

SLEEVES: Cast on 32 (36, 40) sts. Work in pattern for 3 inches inc 1 st each side every inch 13 times working inc sts into established pattern, 58 (62, 66) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 17 inches or length desired to underarm. SHAPE RAGLAN: Work same as back until 8 sts remain. Work 1 row even (all sizes). Sl 8 sts to st holder.

FINISHING: Steam each section lightly. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. Dividing sts evenly, sl all sts from stitch holders to 3 double pointed needles and work in pattern for 2 inches; then K each row for 2 inches for neck facing. Bind off loosely. Turn neck facing to inside and sew in place.

BASIC CROCHET

SINGLE CROCHET: (s c) Insert hook in row or st, pick up yarn, pull through, yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on hook.

SLIP STITCH: (sl st) Insert hook in st, pick up yarn and pull through loop on hook.

CLAM DIGGERS SHELL

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 3 (3, 4) 4 ounce skeins Canary 1—4 ounce skein Tangerine 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW. Plastic Crochet Hook Size H

GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches

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

BACK: With Canary (Main Color) cast on 73 (77, 81) sts. 1st ROW: P across row. 2nd ROW: K across row, drop MC. 3rd and 4th ROWS: With Tangerine (Contrasting Color) K across each row, drop CC. 5th ROW: With MC, K 1, * yarn to back sl 1 as if to P, K 1, repeat from * across row. 6th ROW: K 1, * yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, K 1 repeat from * across row, drop MC. 7th and 8th ROWS: With CC K across each row, drop CC. 9th ROW: With MC K across row. 10th ROW: P across row, drop MC. 11th and 12th ROWS: With CC K across each row, drop CC. 13th ROW: With MC K across row. 14th ROW: P across row, drop MC. 15th and 16th ROWS: With CC K across each row, drop CC. 17th ROW: With MC repeat 5th row. 18th ROW: Repeat 6th row. 19th and 20th ROWS: With CC K across each row, drop CC. 21st ROW: With MC K across row. 22nd ROW: P across row. With MC repeat from 19th to 22nd rows for pattern. Work even in pattern until back measures 13½ inches from beg or desired length to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 3 (4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows; then dec 1 st at each end every other row 4 times. Work even on 59 (61, 63) sts until armholes measure 7 (7¼, 7½) inches from 1st bind off. Work across 12 (13, 14) sts, bind off next 35 sts for back of neck, work across remaining sts. NEXT ROW: Tie in another skein of yarn and working both sides at same time dec 1 st at each side of neck edge. NEXT ROW: Work even. NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at each side of neck edge. NEXT 2 ROWS. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 5 (5, 6) sts at beg of each row, bind off 5 (6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows.

FRONT: Work same as back to underarm, Shape Armholes same as back. Work even until armholes measure 4½ (4¾, 5) inches.

SHAPE NECK: Work across 17 (18, 19) sts, bind off next 25 sts, work across remaining sts. NEXT ROW: Tie in another skein of yarn and working both sides at same time dec 1 st at each side of neck edge, then dec 1 st at each side of neck edge every other row 6 more times. Work even until armholes measure same as back. Shape Shoulders same as back.

FINISHING: Block each section. Sew shoulder and side seams matching patterns. NECK EDGE: Attach MC at left shoulder and work a row of s c all around neck edge working 1 s c in every other row on sides, 1 s c in each bound off st across front and back, join, cut MC. Attach CC and work 1 s c in each st, join, cut yarn. ARMHOLE EDGE: Attach MC at underarm and work 1 s c in each bound off st at underarm and 1 s c in every other row around armhole, join, cut yarn. NEXT ROW: Attach CC and work 1 s c in each s c, join, cut yarn.

POM PON PONCHO

Size: One size fits all

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 2—4 ounce Skeins White 1—4 ounce Skein each Olive Green, Canary and Watermelon. 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW. Plastic Crochet Hook Size G

GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches

With Olive Green cast on 63 sts. 1st ROW: K. 2nd ROW: P. 3rd ROW: K, drop Olive Green. 4th ROW: With White K. 5th ROW: P. 6th ROW: K. 7th ROW: P, drop White. 8th ROW: With Watermelon K. 9th ROW: K. 10th ROW: P. 11th ROW: K, drop Watermelon. 12th ROW: With White K. 13th ROW: P. 14th ROW: K. 15th ROW: P, drop White. 16th ROW: With Canary K. 17th ROW: K. 18th ROW: P. 19th ROW: K, drop Canary. 20th ROW: With White K. 21st ROW: P. 22nd ROW: K. 23rd ROW: P, drop White. 24th ROW: With Olive Green K. Repeat from 1st row until there are 28 colored stripes (10 Olive Green). Bind off.

Work a 2nd section in same manner.

FINISHING: Working down 1 long side attach White in 1st st of Olive Green stripe; with crochet hook work 4 s c in each White stripe down side skipping all colored stripes to corner working the s c over all ends of carried colors. Working across short end, work 1 s c in each st, cut yarn. Complete other section in same manner. Block to measure 14 × 28 inches.

Sew one short unfinished end to one long unfinished side sewing to within the center of 14th White stripe. Finish other side in same manner. This leaves 14 stripes on each section free for neck opening. Attach White at neck opening and work 4 s c over each White stripe, join. NEXT ROW: Work a sl st in each st, join cut yarn. With White work an 18 inch ch. Attach to center of neck. Finish ends with 3 pompons as illustrated.

POMPONS: Wind yarn 14 times over 2 legs of a chair or any open flat surface (28 strands). Tie with a 6 inch strand at 1¼ inch intervals, cut between ties. Attach a pompon of matching color to each stripe alternating colors across each Olive Green stripe.

PRETEEN SLIPOVER

Sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) 4 ounce skeins Canary 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch