Part 2

=SLEEVES=: With White and No. 7 needles cast on 39 (41, 43) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 3 inches (all sizes). Change to No. 11 needles and work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) inc 1 st at each side in next row, then inc 1 st each side every 8th row (all sizes) until there are 59 (61, 63) sts on needle. Work even until sleeve measures 17½ inches from beg or length desired to underarm. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 5 sts (all sizes) at beg of each row. Then dec 1 st each end every other row until there are 27 (29, 31) sts left. Bind off remaining sts.

=FINISHING=: Block all sections. Sew side and shoulder seams. Sew sleeves in position.

=NECK BAND=: With right side facing and d p n pick up and K sts from holder at back of neck, pick up 37 (39, 41) sts on side of V, one from safety pin, 37 (39, 41) sts on other side of V. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 6 rows always dec 1 st each side of center st each row and always knitting the center sts. Bind off.

Her Bulkie

_illustrated on page 15_

=SIZES: 12, 14, 16=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” BULKY YARN= 10 (11, 12) skeins White

1 Pr. Knitting Needles each No. 9 and No. 11 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.

=GAUGE For No. 11 needles=: 7 sts = 2 inches

Directions are given for size 12. Changes for sizes 14 and 16 are given in parentheses.

=BACK=: With No. 9 needles cast on 49 (57, 65) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 1½ inches (all sizes). =START PATTERN=: =1st ROW=: Change to No. 11 needles, K 2, * yarn to front, sl 5 sts as if to P, K 3, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with K 2. =2nd ROW=: K 2, * P 5, K 3, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with K 2. =3rd ROW=: K 4, * insert needle under free yarn, then K the next st, K 7, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with K 4. =4th ROW=: Repeat 2nd row. Repeat from the 1st to the 4th row for pattern. Work in pattern until back measures 14 inches from beg or length desired to underarm. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts (all sizes) at beg of each row, then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row 3 times (all sizes). Work even until armholes measure 5¼ (5½, 5¾) inches from bind off. =NEXT ROW=: =SHAPE NECKLINE=: Work across 11 (14, 16) sts, sl next 13 (15, 19) sts on st holder, attach a 2nd skein of yarn and work across remaining sts. =NEXT ROW=: Working both sides at same time work even, then dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8 times (all sizes). Bind off.

=NECK BAND=: With No. 9 needles and with right side of work toward you, pick up 13 sts (all sizes) on side of neck, place sts from st holder onto needle and work across these sts, pick up 13 sts (all sizes) on opposite side of neck. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 1¼ inches (all sizes). Bind off in ribbing.

=FRONT=: Work same as back.

=SLEEVES=: With No. 9 needles cast on 31 (33, 35) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2½ inches (all sizes). Change to No. 11 needles and work in pattern inc 1 st at each edge every 2 inches 6 times (all sizes). There are 43 (45, 47) sts on needles. Work even until sleeve measures 16½ inches or length desired to underarm. =SHAPE SLEEVE=: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st at beg and end of every row until 17 sts remain (all sizes). =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 2 sts (all sizes) at beg of each row. Bind off remaining sts. =FINISHING=: Block each section slightly. Sew side, shoulder and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position.

Two Shells

one knitted—one crocheted

KNITTED TWIST SHELL

=SIZES: 12, 14, 16=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED= 2 (2, 3) skeins Amber 1 skein Cocoa (all sizes)

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

Plastic Crochet Hook Size 7

=GAUGE=: 9 sts = 2 inches

Directions are given for Size 12. Changes for Sizes 14 and 16 are given in parentheses.

=BACK=: With Amber cast on 80 (86, 92) sts, K 8 rows. =START PATTERN=: =1st ROW=: K 1, * y o (bring yarn to front, then over needle), sl 1 as if to P, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row ending with K 1. =2nd ROW=: K 1, * y o, sl 1 as if to P, K the y o of previous row and next st tog, repeat from * across row, ending with K 1. =3rd ROW=: K 1, * K 1, K the y o and leave on needle, then K st before y o, slip both sts off needle, repeat from * across row ending with K 1. Repeat last 3 rows for pattern throughout. Work even in pattern until back measures 12 inches from beg or length desired to underarm. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 3 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 4 rows. Work in pattern until armholes measure 6 (6½, 7) inches from beg. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 4 (4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows, bind off 4 (5, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows; then bind off 4 (5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows. P across remaining 44 (46, 48) sts for neck hem ridge. Starting with a P row work 4 rows in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) inc 1 st at each end every row, bind off loosely.

=FRONT=: Work same as back.

=FINISHING=: Block and steam each section. Sew side and shoulder seams. Turn neck facing under at hemline and sew in place. With Cocoa work a row of s c around neck edge and armholes.

=POMPONS=: (Work 28) Wind Cocoa 20 times over a 1½ inch cardboard, slip from cardboard, tie at center, cut each end; trim into shape. Attach pompons around lower edge as illustrated. Attach Cocoa at st next to a pompon, * ch 8, sl st to a st next to the next pompon, repeat from * around edge.

CROCHETED PINK SHELL WITH TASSELS

=SIZES: Small, Large=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED= 3 (4) skeins Pink

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Large size given in parentheses.

=BACK=: Ch 10 (8), 1 s c in 2nd st from hook and in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * d c in next s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. =3rd ROW=: 2 s c in each of the 1st 2 sts, work in s c across row working 2 s c in each of the last 2 sts, turn. =4th ROW=: Sl st in 1st s c, ch 3 (counts as 1st d c), * s c in next s c, d c in next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. =5th ROW=: For =Small Size= work 1 s c in each st; for =Large Size= repeat 3rd row. =6th ROW=: Same as 2nd row, cut yarn, 13 (15) sts. Work 3 more scallops in same manner.

=NEXT ROW=: Join Scallops: With wrong side of last row of scallops toward you attach yarn in 1st st of 1st scallop, s c in same space for =Small Size=; for =Large Size= dec 1 st in 1st 2 sts, 1 s c in each st of scallop, * ch 1, 1 s c in each st of next scallop, repeat from * across next 2 scallops dec 1 st at end of row for Large Size only. =NEXT ROW=: Repeat 4th (2nd) row of pattern working 1 st in ch 1 space, 55 (61) sts. Repeat from 2nd to 5th row for pattern working even and omitting increases. Work even until section measures 10½ (11) inches or length desired from joining of scallops. =NEXT ROW=: =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Sl st across 3 (3) sts, work across row to within last 3 (3) sts, ch 1, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row (to dec: * insert hook in next st, pull yarn through, repeat from * once, y o hook and pull through all loops). =NEXT ROW=: Work even. Repeat the last 2 rows twice (both sizes). Work even until armholes measure 7 (7½) inches. =NEXT ROW=: =SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK=: Sl st across 3 (4) sts, work across next 7 (8) sts, dec 1 st in next 2 sts for neck shaping, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Working 1 shoulder at a time, dec 1 st at beg of row. =NEXT ROW=: Sl st across 3 (4) sts, work in pattern across row dec 1 st at neck edge, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Work even, cut yarn. With wrong side of last long row toward you skip next free 19 (21) sts, attach yarn in next st, dec 1 st in 1st 2 sts, work across row to within last 3 (4) sts, then complete same as opposite shoulder.

=FRONT=: Work same as Back until armholes measure 5½ (6) inches. =NEXT ROW=: =SHAPE NECK=: Work across 10 (12) sts, dec 1 st in next 2 sts, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Work even. =NEXT ROW=: Work across row dec 1 st at neck edge, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows once. Work even until Armhole measures same as Back, Shape Shoulder same as Back Shoulder working neck edge even. With wrong side of last long row toward you skip next 19 (21) sts, attach yarn in next st, dec 1 st in 1st 2 sts, work across row, then work same as opposite side reversing shaping.

=FINISHING=: Block each section slightly. Sew shoulder and side seams. Attach yarn in seam at lower edge, * work 1 s c in each row of scallop, 1 s c in each st across lower edge of scallop, 1 s c in each row on opposite side of scallop, 1 s c in ch 1 between scallop, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. Attach yarn in seam at underarm and work a row of sc all around armhole working 1 s c in each st at underarm and 1 s c in each row. Work other armhole in same manner.

=NECK EDGE=: Attach yarn at left shoulder edge and work 1 s c in each row to within 2 rows from neck edge, * insert hook on side of next row, pull yarn through, repeat from * once, insert hook in next free st at front neck edge, pull yarn through, y o hook and pull through all loops at one time, work across front edge sts to within last st and work next st and next 2 rows in same manner as opposite corner, then work 1 s c in each row and in each st all around, join. =NEXT ROUND=: Work 1 s c in each s c, join, cut yarn.

=TASSEL=: Wind yarn 15 times over 4 inch cardboard, tie one end, remove from cardboard. Tie again 1 inch from tying, cut opposite end. Work 7 more tassels in same manner. Tie a tassel between each scallop.

Simple, Smart, Norwegian Design

knit a beanie to match

=Sizes: Small, Medium, Large=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED= 7 (8, 8) skeins Sand 1 skein (all sizes) Black will make sweater and Hat

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 5 and No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

1 set Double Pointed Knitting Needles No. 5 and No. 8

=GAUGE For No. 8 Needles=: 9 sts = 2 inches

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

=BACK=: With Sand and No. 5 needles cast on 93 (97, 101) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2½ inches (all sizes). Change to No. 8 needles and work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) until back measures 16 (16, 16½) inches from beg or desired length to underarm. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 5 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st at beg and end of every row 4 times (all sizes). Start pattern following chart on this page. Work from right to left to center of chart, then work from left to right of center to complete design. When armholes measure 9 (9½, 10) inches =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: =NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts at beg of each row, then bind off 8 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 8 (8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Place remaining 29 (31, 33) sts on st holder.

=FRONT=: Work same as back until armholes measure 6½ inches (all sizes). =NEXT ROW=: Work across 26 (27, 29) sts. Attach a 2nd skein of yarn, work across 23 (25, 25) sts and place these sts on st holder; work across remaining 26 (27, 29) sts. Working both sides at same time dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 3 (3, 4) times. Work even until armholes measure same as back. Bind off shoulder same as back.

=SLEEVES=: With Sand and No. 5 needles cast on 47 (49, 51) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2½ inches. Change to No. 8 needles and work in stockinette st inc 1 st each side every inch until there are 67 (71, 75) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 17 (17½, 19) inches from beg or length desired to underarm. =SHAPE SLEEVE=: Centering design follow chart, 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 29 (31, 33) sts; then bind off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off remaining sts.

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

=NECK BAND=: With No. 5 d p n pick up 82 (86, 90) sts, this includes sts from st holders. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 6 inches, bind off loosely in ribbing.

BEANIE

With Sand and No. 5 d p n cast on 80 sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 needles. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2½ inches. Turn ribbing to inside. Change to No. 8 d p n and K for 2½ inches. =NEXT 6 ROWS=: Follow 1 border of chart. Then K for 1 more inch. Change to No. 5 d p n dec 3 sts evenly spaced. =1st DEC ROUND=: * K 5, K 2 tog, repeat from * all around. Always K 1 round between dec rounds. =2nd DEC ROUND=: * K 4, K 2 tog, repeat from * all around. =3rd DEC ROUND=: * K 3, K 2 tog, repeat from * all around. =4th DEC ROUND=: * K 2, K 2 tog, repeat from * all around. =5th DEC ROUND=: * K 1, K 2 tog, repeat from * all around. =6th DEC ROUND=: K 2 tog all around, cut yarn leaving a 12 inch length for sewing. Thread yarn into blunt needle and draw sts tog.

=POMPON=: Wind Sand 50 times over a 3 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends, trim into shape. Attach to top of hat.

For Elegance—Irish Crochet

WHITE CROCHET DRESS

Small Size Only

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED= 9 skeins White

Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

=GAUGE=: 1 flower motif = 2½ inches in diameter

NOTE: Dress is started at lower edge and worked in circular strips to underarm. Remaining strips are then divided for armholes and bodice.

=1st STRIP=: Ch 4, join to form a loop, * ch 3, 1 d c, ch 3, sl st in loop (this is one petal), repeat from * twice, 3 petal group, ** ch 11, turn ch, sl st in 4th ch from hook to form a loop, turn, and work a 3 petal group in loop, repeat from ** 16 times (18 petal groups). Working on other side of strip, work 3 more petals in same loop, * ch 7, sl st in loop of next 3 petal group, work 3 petals in same loop, repeat from * across entire strip (this strip forms 18 flower motifs) ch 7, join with sl st between 2 center petals of flower motif at opposite end taking care not to twist strip, ch 7, join in same space on 1st flower motif. =2nd ROUND=: Sl st to top of petal, ch 1, s c in d c of 1st petal, * ch 5, s c in d c of next petal, ch 5, s c in d c of next petal, work 5 d c in center st of loop between petals, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 1st d c, pick up loop and pull through (popcorn), 1 s c in d c of next petal, repeat from * across row ending with a popcorn, join in 1st s c of round, cut yarn. Attach yarn in d c of any 1st petal on opposite side of strip and work same as 1st side, cut yarn. =2nd STRIP=: Work same as 1st strip completing only one side of popcorn sts, cut yarn. To join to 1st strip; attach yarn in d c of any 1st petal of 2nd strip, * ch 2, sl st in center ch of ch 5 loop of 1st strip, ch 2, s c in next petal, ch 2, sl st in center st between next 2 petals of 1st strip, ch 2, s c in next petal, popcorn st in center st of ch 7 loop between motifs, s c in next petal, repeat from 1st * of joining across row ending to correspond. Repeat 2nd strip 11 times.

=BACK BODICE=: Work 7 motifs but do not connect strip and work as follows: sl st in each of 1st 3 chs on 1st motif, s c in d c of 1st petal, * ch 5, s c in d c of next petal, ch 5, s c in d c of next petal, popcorn in 4th ch of ch 7 loop, s c in d c of next petal, repeat from * across one side ending to correspond, ch 5, and join 2nd side of strip to dress. Work and join 2 strips more in same manner.

=FRONT BODICE=: Skip 2 motifs on each side of dress for armholes. Work and join 2 strips of 7 motifs same as back. Work and join 1 strip of 2 motifs on each side for shoulders attaching to front and back bodice of strip, leaving 3 center motifs free on front and 3 center motifs free on back for neckline.

=NECK=: Attach yarn at shoulder seam, * ch 1, sl st, ch 1, sl st in next loop, repeat from * around neckline, join in 1st ch. =NEXT ROW=: Ch 1, * skip sl st, s c in next ch, repeat from * all around. =NEXT 2 ROUNDS=: Work 1 s c in each st, join, cut yarn.

=SLEEVES=: Work 3 strips of 8 motifs same as dress for each sleeve. =SHAPE SLEEVES=: Work 1 strip of 6 motifs, attach to sleeve section leaving 1 motif free at each end for underarm. Work one strip of 4 motifs and attach to sleeve as follows: s c in 1st petal, ch 2, pick up center ch of 1st ch 5 loop on sleeve (of 1st motif), pull yarn through, pick up center ch of next ch 5 loop, pull yarn through, pick up center ch of next ch 5 loop, pull yarn through, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook, ch 2, s c in center of next petal, then join as before and end to correspond.

=FINISHING=: Block and steam lightly on heavy turkish towel. =SLEEVE EDGE=: Work same as neckline. Sew sleeves in place. Line if desired or wear over a sheath dress.

Youth Likes Capelets

=SIZES: Small to Medium=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” DE LUXE FINGERING YARN= 12 skeins White

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

Steel Crochet Hook Size 7

=GAUGE=: 8 sts = 1 inch

=PATTERN=: Seed stitch. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1 across row. =2nd ROW=: P 1, K 1 across row. Repeat these 2 rows throughout. With circular needle cast on 241 sts, join taking care not to twist sts. Work 5 inches in seed st pattern. =NEXT ROUND=: Work 1 st, then inc 1 st in each st (481 sts). Work in seed st for 6 more inches. Bind off. =NECK TRIMMING=: Work 1 s c in every other st all around neck edge (120 s c). =2nd ROUND=: 1 s c in each s c all around, ch 1, turn. =3rd ROUND=: 1 s c in each of next 3 s c, * ch 3, 2 d c in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in same s c, 1 s c in next s c, ch 1, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of next 2 s c, repeat from * all around ending with 1 s c, join in 1st s c, cut yarn.

=MID-SECTION TRIMMING=: Ch 289, work 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 3 chs, * ch 3, 2 d c in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in same ch, 1 s c in each of the next 3 chs, repeat from * across remaining ch, cut yarn. Sew in position at increasing round.

=POMPON TRIM=: Wind yarn 75 times over a 2½ inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie at center, trim into shape. Work 39 more pompons in same manner. Attach yarn in any st at lower edge of cape, * ch 15, skip 11 sts, 1 s c in next st, repeat from * all around (40 loops). Tie 1 pompon to the center of each loop.

The Paris Metro

for the experienced knitter

_illustrated in color on back cover_

PATTERNED STITCH- CHANEL JACKET

=SIZES: 12, 14, 16=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” NYLON= 11 (12, 14) skeins Cocoa

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 1 and No. 3 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Steel Crochet Hook No. 1 1 Double Pointed Needle

=GAUGE for No. 3 needles=: (stockinette st) 15 sts = 2 inches

Directions are given for Size 12. Changes for Sizes 14 and 16 are given in parentheses.

=BACK=: Starting at lower edge with No. 1 needles cast on 162 (170, 178) sts. Work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 1 inch. P 1 row on knit side for hemline.