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AMERICAN THREAD CO. STAR BOOK No. 189 =29¢=

FASHION PARADE

KNIT AND CROCHET FOR HIM AND HER

The Jade Suit with crocheted trim

_illustrated in color on front cover_

KNITTED JACKET

=SIZES: Small, Medium, Large=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED= 4 (5, 5) skeins Jade

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H 1½ yds. 1 inch Grosgrain Ribbon

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

Directions are given for Small Size. Changes for Medium and Large Sizes are given in parentheses.

=BACK=: Cast on 77 (81, 85) sts, work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 14 inches (all sizes). =NEXT 2 ROWS=: =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 5 (6, 7) sts at beg of each row. =NEXT 3 ROWS=: Dec 1 st each end for all sizes. Work even until armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 6 (6, 6) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then bind off 7 (8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows, bind off remaining sts, 23 sts remain (all sizes) for neck.

=LEFT FRONT=: Cast on 23 (25, 27) sts. Working in stockinette st inc 1 st at end of next row (front edge, all sizes), then inc 1 st at front edge every row until there are 38 (40, 42) sts on needle. Work even until front measures same as back to underarm. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Work same as back. Work even until armhole measures 4½ (5, 5½) inches ending at front edge. =SHAPE NECKLINE=: Bind off 5 sts at beg of row, then dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 6 times (all sizes). Work even until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Work same as back.

=RIGHT FRONT=: Work same as Left Front reversing all shapings.

=SLEEVES=: Cast on 40 (42, 44) sts, work in stockinette st inc 1 st at each end every 9th row until there are 58 (60, 62) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 15 inches from beg or 1 inch less than desired length. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 5 (6, 7) sts at beg of each row, then dec 1 st at each end every other row until 24 sts (all sizes) remain, bind off.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Sew shoulder, side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position.

=EDGE=: Attach yarn at side seam. Work a row of s c all around Jacket working 1 s c in every other row at front edge and 1 s c in each st at lower edge and neck. =2nd ROW=: Skip 2 s c, 4 d c with ch 1 between each d c in next 5 c, skip 2 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from beg across lower edge and around neck skipping only 1 s c between shells at front edge taking care to have same number of shells on each front edge. =3rd ROW=: Sl st to ch 1 space between d c, * ch 2, sl st in next ch 1 space, repeat from * once, sl st in next s c, sl st to next ch 1 space, repeat from 1st * all around. Work same edge on sleeves.

KNITTED SKIRT

=SIZES: Small, Medium, Large=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED= 4 (4, 5) skeins Jade

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Plastic Crochet Hook Size H 7 inch Conmar “No-Snag” Zipper 1 yd. 1 inch Grosgrain Ribbon 2 Hooks and Eyes

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

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

=SKIRT BACK=: Cast on 90 (94, 98) sts. Work 17 inches in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row). Any change in skirt length should be made here. This skirt has been planned for a 25 inch length. =1st DEC ROW=: K 8 (10, 12) * K 2 tog, K 16, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 8 (10, 12), 5 sts have been dec. =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work even. =2nd DEC ROW=: K 7 (9, 11), * K 2 tog, K 15, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 8 (10, 12). =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work even. =3rd DEC ROW=: K 7 (9, 11), * K 2 tog, K 14, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 7 (9, 11). =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work even. =4th DEC ROW=: K 6 (8, 10), * K 2 tog, K 13, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 7 (9, 11). =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work even. =5th DEC ROW=: K 6 (8, 10), * K 2 tog, K 12, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 6 (8, 10). =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work even. =6th DEC ROW=: K 5 (7, 9), * K 2 tog, K 11, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 6 (8, 10). =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work even. =7th DEC ROW=: K 5 (7, 9), * K 2 tog, K 10, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog, K 5 (7, 9). There are 55 (59, 63) sts on needle. Work even until section measures 25 inches or desired length, bind off.

=SKIRT FRONT=: Work same as back.

=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew side seams leaving 8 inches open on left side for zipper. With right side facing work a row of s c around lower edge, waistline and zipper opening. Sew zipper in position 1 inch below waistline. Face waistline with grosgrain ribbon allowing 1 inch underlap on back for closing. Sew hooks and eyes in position. Finish with edge same as jacket.

Versatile Shell and Skirt

dress it up or down

TEAL AND WHITE SHELL

=SIZES: Small, Medium, Large=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” DE LUXE FINGERING YARN= 7 (7, 8) skeins Teal 1 skein White

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

=GAUGE=: 4 sts (2 patterns) = 1 inch; 3 rows = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size (12). Changes for Medium (14) and Large (16) sizes given in parentheses.

=FRONT=: With Teal ch 70 (74, 78) sts to measure 17½ (18½, 19½) inches. =1st ROW=: Work 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, 69 (73, 77) s c, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: Work 1 s c in 1st s c, * cluster st in next s c (cluster st: keeping last loop of each d c on hook, work 2 d c in same st, yarn over and pull through all loops), 1 s c in next s c (1 pattern), repeat from * across row, ch 3, turn, 34 (36, 38) clusters. =3rd ROW=: Work a cluster in each s c and 1 s c in each cluster across row, 35 (37, 39) clusters, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows for pattern. Work 3 more rows in pattern, * cut Teal. Join White and work 1 row of pattern, cut White. Join Teal and work 1 row of pattern. Repeat from * twice more (3 White rows). Continue pattern with Teal until front measures 12 inches from beg or desired length to underarms ending with 2nd row of pattern, turn.

=SHAPE ARMHOLES=: =1st ROW=: Work sl st loosely across 4 (4, 6) sts, work pattern to within 4 (4, 6) sts, turn. =2nd ROW=: Work sl st loosely across 2 (3, 2) sts, then work pattern to within 2 (3, 2) sts of end. There will be 28 (29, 30) clusters on rows beg and ending with s c and 29 (30, 31) clusters on rows beg and ending with a cluster. Work even in pattern until armholes measure 5 (5½, 6) inches from armhole shaping.

=SHAPE NECK=: =1st ROW=: Work pattern across 19 (19, 21) sts, turn. =2nd ROW=: Sl st loosely in 1st 2 sts, work pattern to end. =3rd ROW=: Work even. Repeat last 2 rows twice. Work even until armhole measures 7 (7½, 8) inches from 1st row, cut yarn. Skip the center 19 (21, 19) sts, attach yarn in next st, work pattern across last 19 (19, 21) sts. =NEXT ROW=: Work pattern to within 2 sts of end, turn. Complete to correspond to 1st side.

=BACK=: Work same as front.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Sew shoulder and side seams. With right side facing work 1 row of s c around neck and armhole edges spacing sts to keep edges flat.

FOR CROCHETED SKIRT DIRECTIONS SEE PAGE 35

Three Pinks Pullover

good in blues, too!

=Sizes: Small, Medium, Large=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED= 1 skein (all sizes) each Pink and Bright Pink No. 1 3 (4, 4) skeins Red

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 6 sts = 1 inch (pattern) 5 sts = 1 inch (stockinette st)

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

=BACK=: With Red cast on 102 (106, 110) sts. Work 6 rows in K 1, P 1 ribbing, then work 4 rows in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row), drop Red. =NEXT ROW=: (Cable Twist row). With Bright Pink No. 1, * skip 2 sts on needle, K 3rd st, then K 4th st, then K 1st and 2nd sts, slip these 4 sts off needle, repeat from * across row. =NEXT ROW=: P across. =NEXT ROW=: K across. =NEXT ROW=: P across. =NEXT ROW=: With Pink work cable twist row. Starting with a P row work next 3 rows in stockinette st. =NEXT ROW=: With Red work cable twist row. Continue in established pattern and stripes until section measures 14½inches or desired length to underarm. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 5 (5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows; then dec 1 st at beg of next 6 rows (all sizes). Continue in pattern until armholes measure 7½(8, 8½) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 9 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows; then bind off 9 (10, 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Place remaining sts on st holder for Neck.

=FRONT=: Work same as back.

=SLEEVES=: With Red cast on 42 (44, 46) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2 inches inc 1 st at beg and end of last row. Work in stockinette st inc 1 st each side every 1½ (1, 1) inch until there are 62 (66, 70) sts on needle. Work even until sleeve measures 19 inches or desired length to underarm. =SHAPE SLEEVES=: Bind off 5 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows; then dec 1 st at beg of every row until 36 (38, 40) sts remain. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 6 rows (all sizes). Bind off remaining sts.

=FINISHING=: Steam and block sections. Sew side seams matching stripes. Sew one shoulder. Sew sleeve seam and sew sleeves in position.

=TURTLE NECK COLLAR=: With right side facing and Red pick up 100 (104, 108) sts from st holders. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 5 rows, turn sweater inside out and starting with a K row work in stockinette st for 2½ inches ending with a P row, then P 1 row, K 1 row. Work in K 1 P 1 ribbing for 3 inches, bind off. Steam collar, fold in half turning ribbing under. Sew in place for double collar. Sew remaining shoulder seam.

For a Man’s Man

he’ll love it in heather tones

MAN’S DEEP V CARDIGAN

=SIZES: 40, 42 and 44=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED= 8 (8, 9) skeins Golden Heather

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

5 Buttons 2 yds. Grosgrain Ribbon

=GAUGE=: garter st—4 sts = 1 inch. Pattern: 6 sts = 1 inch; 6 rows = 1 inch.

Directions are given for Size 40. Changes for Sizes 42 and 44 are given in parentheses.

=BACK=: With double strand of yarn cast on 82 (86, 90) sts. Work in garter st (K each row) for 1½ inches (all sizes), cut 1 strand of yarn. Continue with single strand of yarn. =NEXT ROW=: K across row inc evenly to 127 (127, 136) sts. =START PATTERN=: =1st ROW=: P 1, K 1, * P 6, K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with P 6, K 1, P 1. =2nd ROW=: K 1, P 1, * skip 1, K next st in front loop over skipped st, then K skipped st and sl both sts off needle (small twist to the right), repeat from * twice, P 1, K 1, P 1, then repeat from 1st * across row ending last repeat with P 1, K 1. =3rd ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =4th ROW=: K 1, P 1, * skip 1, insert needle from back of work between skipped st and next st and K next st, then K skipped st in usual manner and sl both sts off needle (small twist to the left), repeat from * twice, P 1, K 1, P 1, then repeat from 1st * across row ending last repeat with P 1, K 1. =5th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. Repeat last 4 rows for pattern until back measures 16 inches or desired length to underarm ending with 4th pattern row.

=SHAPE RAGLAN=: =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 5 (5, 6) sts at beg of each row. =NEXT ROW=: K 2, sl 1 as if to K, K 2 tog, p.s.s.o., work across row to within last 5 sts, K 3 tog, K 2 (2 sts dec at each end). =NEXT ROW=: P 3, work across row to within last 3 sts, P 3. Repeat last 2 rows 9 (9, 10) more times. =NEXT ROW=: K 2, sl 1 as if to K, K 1, p.s.s.o., work across row to within last 4 sts, K 2 tog, K 2 (1 st dec at each end). =NEXT ROW=: P 3, work across row to within last 3 sts, P 3. Repeat last 2 rows 19 more times (all sizes). Bind off remaining 37 (37, 40) sts.

=RIGHT FRONT=: With double strand of yarn, cast on 43 (45, 47) sts. Work 1½ inches in garter st. =NEXT ROW=: K 6 for border, drop 1 strand and K across inc 18 (25, 23) sts spacing inc evenly. There will be 61 (70, 70) sts. Work in pattern same as back always working the border sts in garter st and with double strand of yarn. Work in pattern as established for 12 inches ending at neck edge. (When front measures same as back work raglan shaping as stated below.)

=START NECK SHAPING=: =1st NECK EDGE DEC=: K 6, K 1, P 1, sl 1 as if to K, K 1, p.s.s.o., work across row in pattern. Work 13 rows in pattern. =2nd NECK EDGE DEC=: K 6, K 1, P 1, sl 1, K 2 tog, p.s.s.o., work in pattern across row. Work 13 rows in pattern. Repeat from 1st neck edge dec row until there are 6 dec at neck edge. =NEXT NECK EDGE=

=DEC ROW=: K 6, K 1, P 1, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., complete row in pattern. =NEXT ROW=: Work across row in pattern. Repeat last 2 rows at neck edge 6 (6, 7) times. =1st RAGLAN DEC=: Bind off 5 (5, 6) sts at underarm edge. Continue raglan dec in same manner as back dec 2 sts every other row 3 (12, 9) times, then dec 1 st every other row 27 (18, 22) times. After all dec have been completed at neck edge and at raglan bind off remaining pattern sts, but continue border sts for 4½2 (4½, 5) more inches, bind off.

=LEFT FRONT=: Work same as right front for 3 rows, then work a buttonhole in next row as follows: K 2, bind off 2 sts, K 2; in following row cast on 2 sts over the bound off sts. Work a buttonhole every 18 rows 4 more times (all sizes). Continue pattern same as right front to =NECK EDGE DEC=, then shape neck as follows: =1st NECK EDGE DEC=: Work in pattern to within 10 sts, K 2 tog, P 1, K 1, K 6. Work 13 rows in pattern. =2nd DEC ROW=: Work in pattern to within 11 sts, skip 1 st, K 2 tog, then K the skipped st, K 6. Work 13 rows in pattern. Repeat from =1st NECK EDGE DEC= until 6 dec are worked. Then work remaining dec every other row as follows: work in pattern to within 10 sts, K 2 tog, P 1, K 1, K 6.

=RAGLAN DEC=: Start same as right front and complete same as back. Complete bind off at shoulder, then complete border same as right front.

=SLEEVES=: With double strand of yarn cast on 32 sts (all sizes). Work in garter st for 1½ inches. Cut one strand of yarn, continue with single strand of yarn. K across row inc 23 sts evenly spaced (all sizes); 55 sts. Start pattern same as back inc 1 st at each end every 3 rows 10 (10, 20) times every 4 rows 14 (14, 7) times. Work even until sleeve measures 16½ (16½, 17) inches from beg or length desired to underarm. =SHAPE RAGLAN=: Work same as Back Raglan until 13 sts remain. Bind off remaining 13 sts (all sizes).

=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew seams, sew sleeves in position. Join neck bands of front section. Sew in position around back neck edge. Sew grosgrain ribbon around neck band. Sew buttons in position. Cut buttonholes in ribbon. Finish with buttonhole st.

Covered All Over with sequins

=Sizes: 12, 14, 16=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” ORLON= 12 (13, 14) skeins White Circular Needle No. 1

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 2 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLE WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

¼ yd. Nylon Netting 3 bunches 8 M cup Crystal Iris Sequins.

=GAUGE=: 15 sts = 2 inches

Directions are given for Small size (12). Changes for Medium (14) and Large (16) sizes are given in parentheses.

=TO WORK WITH SEQUINS=: Sequins are strung on a double strand of thread. Untie 1 strand, place yarn through loop and pull strand of sequins onto yarn. String about 2 strands of sequins at one time. When necessary to string more sequins, cut yarn close to work, string sequins as before.

=SEQUIN PATTERN=: =1st ROW=: (uneven number of sts) K 1, K 1 sequin through st, repeat from beg across row ending with K 1. =2nd ROW=: P across row. =3rd ROW=: K 2, * K 1 sequin through st, K 1, repeat from * across row ending K 2. =4th ROW=: P across row.

=BACK=: Cast on 122 (130, 138) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for ½ inch inc 1 st in last row of ribbing. Work in sequin pattern for 13 inches or desired length to armholes.

=SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows (all sizes), then dec 1 st at each end every other row 3 times (all sizes). Work even until armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 5 (6, 6) sts at beg of next 6 rows, then bind off 8 (5, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off remaining sts for neck.

=LEFT FRONT=: Cast on 60 (64, 68) sts and work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for ½ inch. Work in sequin pattern until section measures same as back to underarm. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Work same as back. Continue in sequin pattern for 5 (5½, 6) inches. SHAPE =NECK LINE=: Bind off 19 (22, 24) sts at neck edge. Continue in pattern dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 7 (8, 10) times. Work even until armhole measures same as back. =SHAPE SHOULDER=: Work same as back.

=RIGHT FRONT=: Work same as left front reversing shaping.

=SLEEVES=: Cast on 61 (64, 68) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for ½ inch. Work in sequin pattern inc 1 st every other row at each end every ¾ inch 4 times. Continue inc in same manner, but work inc at 1 inch intervals 11 times more. Work even until sleeve measures 15 inches or desired length to underarm.

=SHAPE SLEEVE=: Bind off 10 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each end every other row until 39 (42, 46) sts remain. Decrease 2 sts at each side of every other row 6 times. Bind off remaining sts.

=FINISHING=: Block sections. Sew side, shoulder and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. Turn all ribbings to wrong side and sew in place.

=FACING=: With No. 1 circular needle, right side facing, starting at lower right corner, pick up 1 st in each row on front and 1 st in each st around front and back of neck. Work back and forth in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 3 rows, then continue in ribbing working 3 sts tog on each side of front neck edges every other row twice. Continue until ribbing measures 1¼ inches, bind off in ribbing. Cut a double thickness of nylon netting and tack in place to wrong side of each front edge. Fold facing over nylon netting and sew in place.

Heather Shell

=Sizes: 34, 36, 38=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED= 3 (4, 4) skeins Sky Blue Heather

1 Pr. Knitting Needles each No. 6 and No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 Pkg. of matching “FRUIT of LOOM” seam binding

=GAUGE for No. 8 Needles=: 6 sts = 1 inch (unblocked); 5 sts = 1 inch (blocked).

Directions are given for Size 34. Changes for Sizes 36 and 38 are given in parentheses.

=BACK=: Cast on 85 (91, 97) sts, K 1 row.

=START PATTERN=: =1st ROW=: K across row. =2nd ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, * P 3, K 3, repeat from * across row ending with P 1, K 1. =3rd ROW=: P 1, K 1, P next 3 sts tog and leave on needle, y o, P same 3 sts tog and drop off needle (twist over 3 sts), * K 3, twist over next 3 sts, repeat from * across row ending with K 1, P 1. =4th ROW=: Repeat 2nd row. =5th ROW=: K across row. =6th ROW=: K 1, P 1, K 3, * P 3, K 3, repeat from * across row ending with P 1, K 1. =7th ROW=: P 1, K 1, P 3, * K 3, P 3, repeat from * across row ending with K 1, P 1. =NEXT 4 ROWS=: Repeat 6th and 7th rows. =12th ROW=: Repeat 6th row. Repeat from the 1st to the 12th row for pattern until back measures 12 inches. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st at beg and end of every 2nd row 3 times. Work in pattern until armhole measures 7½ inches (all sizes) from 1st bind off. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 10 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Place remaining sts on st holder.

=FRONT=: Work same as back to armholes. Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at armhole edge work to center, place center st on safety pin, attach a 2nd skein of yarn. Working both sides at one time dec at armhole edge same as back and at same time dec 1 st at neck edge every 2nd row until 20 sts remain. Work even until front measures same as back to shoulders. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Work same as back.

=FINISHING=: Block sections slightly. Sew side and 1 shoulder seam. =NECK BAND=: With right side of work toward you slip sts from st holder onto No. 6 needles, then pick up 42 (44, 46) sts on side of front neck edge, place a marker, pick up 1 st at center of V, place a marker, pick up 42 (44, 46) sts on opposite side. Work 8 rows in garter st (K each row) for all sizes always working center st in stockinette st and dec 1 st on each side of center st in each row. Bind off. Sew shoulder and band seam. Make a narrow hem on each armhole and finish with seam binding.

Quick Bulkies

_3½ stitches to the inch_

HIS BULKIE

=Sizes: 42, 44 and 46=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” BULKY YARN= 13 (14, 15) skeins White 3 (4, 4) skeins Cocoa

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 7 and No. 11 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 set Double Pointed Knitting Needles No. 7.

=GAUGE for No. 11 needles=: 4 pattern sts = 1 inch; 7 stockinette sts = 2 inches

Directions are given for Size 42. Changes for Sizes 44 and 46 are given in parentheses.

=BACK=: With White and No. 7 needles cast on 83 (87, 91) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2¼ inches (all sizes). Change to No. 11 needles and =START PATTERN=: =1st and 2nd ROWS=: K across each row, drop White. =3rd ROW=: With Cocoa K 1, keeping yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, * K 3, sl 1, repeat from * across row ending with K 1. =4th ROW=: P 1, * keeping yarn to front of work, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, repeat from * across row, drop Cocoa. =5th ROW=: With White K 1, * sl 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. =6th ROW=: P 1, sl 1, * P 3, sl 1, repeat from * across row ending with P 1. =7th and 8th ROWS=: K across each row, drop White. =9th ROW=: With Cocoa K 3, * sl 1, K 3, repeat from * across row. =10th and 11th ROWS=: Repeat 4th and 5th rows. =12th ROW=: P 3, * sl 1, P 3, repeat from * across row. Repeat these 12 rows until back measures 16 inches from beg or length desired to underarm. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 5 sts (all sizes) at beg of each row; then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row 5 times (all sizes). Work even until armholes measure 9 (9¼, 9½) inches from 1st bind off. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 7 (7, 7) sts at beg of each row. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 7 (7, 8) sts at beg of each row. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts at beg of each row. Place remaining sts on st holder.

=FRONT=: Work same as back to armhole shaping. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 5 sts (all sizes) at beg of row, work in pattern across next 35 (37, 39) sts, place remaining sts on st holder for other half of front. Work in pattern across row. Then dec 1 st at armhole edge every other row 5 times (all sizes) and at the same time dec 1 st at neck edge every 5th row 10 (11, 12) times. Work even until armhole measures same as back armhole ending at armhole edge. Bind off shoulders same as back shoulders. Pick up sts from st holder, place the 1st st at center on safety pin for center V. Finish front to correspond to opposite side.