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STAR BOOK No. 223 SWEATERS He AND She
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Aran Cardigan He and She
_including continuation from pages 20-22_
SIZES: Ladies’: Small to Medium; Medium to Large Men’s: Small to Medium; Medium to Large Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED OR DAWN “SAYELLE”[1] 8 (9)—10, 11—4 oz. skeins Fisherman for cardigan 4 oz. Fisherman for Beanie; 5 oz. for Beret 1 Pr. each Knitting Needles No. 6 and No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW Double Pointed Needle 6 (6)—8, 8 Buttons ½ yd. grosgrain ribbon ½ inch wide GAUGE: 11 sts = 2 inches (pattern on No. 8 needles, allowing for “take-in” of pattern).
Directions are given for ladies’ small to medium size. Changes for medium to large size are given in parentheses. Men’s small to medium and medium to large sizes are given in bold face type.
MEASUREMENTS: Width across back at underarm: 17½ (19)—20½, 22 inches Width across each front at underarm: 11 (11¾)—12½, 13¼ inches Width around underarms, buttoned: 37½ (40½)—43½, 46½ inches
BACK: With No. 6 needles, cast on 98 (106)—114, 122 sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 5 rows. START PATTERN: Change to No. 8 needles. 1st ROW (right side): K 2 (2)—2, 2, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, work bubble st over next 11 sts as follows: * P 3, work K 1, yo, K 1, yo, K 1 in next st (5 sts in 1 st), repeat from * once, P 3, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, * P 2, K 8, repeat from last * twice, P 2, (cable st section) K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, * P 3, work K 1, yo, K 1, yo, K 1 in next st (5 sts in 1 st), repeat from last * once, P 3, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 2 (2)—2, 2. 2nd ROW: P 2 (2)—2, 2, * work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st (3 sts in 1 st) P 3 tog, repeat from * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, (trinity pattern) P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, * K 3, P 5, repeat from last * once, K 3, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, * K 2, P 8, repeat from last * twice, K 2, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, * K 3, P 5, repeat from last * once, K 3, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, * work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, P 3 tog, repeat from last * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 2 (2)—2, 2. 3rd ROW: K 2 (2)—2, 2, P 12 (16)—20, 24, skip 1 st, K in front of 2nd st but leave on needle, then K skipped st and sl both sts off needle, skip next st, K 2nd st through back loop and leave on needle, then K skipped st and sl both sts off needle (sl st twist over 4 sts), * P 3, K 5, repeat from * once, P 3, sl st twist over next 4 sts, * P 2, K 8, repeat from last * twice, P 2, sl st twist over next 4 sts, * P 3, K 5, repeat from last * once, P 3, sl st twist over next 4 sts, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 2 (2)—2, 2. 4th ROW: P 2 (2)—2, 2, * P 3 tog, work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, repeat from * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 4, * K 3, yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., repeat from last * once, K 3, P 4, * K 2, P 8, repeat from last * twice, K 2, P 4, * K 3, yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., repeat from last * once, K 3, P 4, * P 3 tog, work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, repeat from last * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 2 (2)—2, 2. 5th ROW: K 2 (2)—2, 2, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 5, work K 1, yo, K 1, yo, K 1 in next st (5 sts in 1 st), P 5, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, * P 2, sl next 2 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 2, then K 2 sts from dpn, sl next 2 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 2, then K 2 sts from dpn (cable twist), repeat from * twice P 2 (3 cables), K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 5, work 5 sts as before in next st, P 5, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 2 (2)—2, 2. 6th ROW: P 2 (2)—2, 2, * work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, P 3 tog, repeat from * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, * K 2, P 8, repeat from last * twice, K 2, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, * work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, P 3 tog, repeat from last * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 2 (2)—2, 2. 7th ROW: K 2 (2)—2, 2, P 12 (16)—20, 24, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, P 5, K 5, P 5, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, * P 2, K 8, repeat from * twice, P 2, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, P 5, K 5, P 5, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 2 (2)—2, 2. 8th ROW: P 2 (2)—2, 2, * P 3 tog, work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, repeat from * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 4, K 5, yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 4, * K 2, P 8, repeat from last * twice, K 2, P 4, K 5, yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 4, * P 3 tog, work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, repeat from last * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 2 (2)—2, 2. Repeat from 1st through 8th rows for pattern until back measures 16 (16)—19, 19 inches from beg, or desired length to underarm, ending with 8th pattern row. SHAPE ARMHOLES: 1st DEC ROW: K 2, P 3 tog, P 1, pass dec st over last st, work in established pattern to within last 6 sts, P 3 tog, P 1, pass dec st over last st, K 2 (3 sts dec at each end). 2nd ROW: P 3, work in pattern to last 3 sts, P 3. 3rd ROW: K 2, work in pattern across, ending with K 2. 4th ROW: P 3, work in pattern across, ending with P 3. 5th ROW (dec row): K 2, P 2, pass 1st P st on right-hand needle over last P st (1 st dec), work in pattern to within last 4 sts, P 2, pass 1st P st on right-hand needle over last P st (1 st dec), K 2. 6th ROW: P 2, work in pattern across, ending with P 2. 7th ROW: K 2, work in pattern across, ending with K 2. 8th ROW: P 2, work in pattern across, ending with P 2—90 (98)—106, 114 sts. Repeat these 8 rows 2 (3)—4, 4 times more—74 (74)—74, 82 sts. Then dec 1 st after the 1st 2 K sts at beg and before the 2 K sts at end every other row 4 times (all sizes)—66 (66)—66, 74 sts. Continue even in pattern for 4 (4)—4½, 4½ inches ending with 6th pattern row. Then dec as follows: Dec 4 sts in each cable (to dec: work 2 tog across each cable). In next row complete 8th pattern row. NEXT ROW: K 2 at each end, K 2 tog across remainder of row. Bind off.
NOTE: Work Left Front first for ladies’ and Right Front for men’s sweater for placement of buttonholes.
RIGHT FRONT: With No. 6 needles, cast on 59 (63)—67, 71 sts. K 1, P 1 in ribbing to within last 8 sts, attach another skein and work last 8 sts with double yarn throughout in garter st (K each row) for front border. Work 4 more rows in ribbing and garter st at border. START PATTERN: Change to No. 8 needles. 1st ROW (right side): Work 8 border sts, P 2 (2)—2, 2, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, * P 3, work 5 sts in next st as before, repeat from * once, P 3, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 2. 2nd ROW: P 2, * work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, P 3 tog, repeat from * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, * K 3, P 5, repeat from last * once, K 3, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, K 2 (2)—2, 2, K 8 border sts. 3rd ROW: K 8 border sts, P 2 (2)—2, 2, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, P 2, K 8, P 2, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, * P 3, K 5, repeat from * once, P 3, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 2. 4th ROW: P 2, * P 3 tog, work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, repeat from * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 4, * K 3, yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., repeat from last * once, K 3, P 4, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 4, K 2 (2)—2, 2, K 8. 5th ROW: K 8, P 2 (2)—2, 2, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 2, cable twist over next 8 sts, P 2, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 5, work 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 2. 6th ROW: P 2, * work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, P 3 tog, repeat from * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 1, yarn to front, sl 2 as if to P, P 1, K 2 (2)—2, 2, K 8. 7th ROW: K 8, P 2 (2)—2, 2, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, P 2, K 8, P 2, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, P 5, K 5, P 5, work sl st twist over next 4 sts, P 12 (16)—20, 24, K 2. 8th ROW: P 2, * P 3 tog, work K 1, P 1, K 1 in next st, repeat from * 2 (3)—4, 5 times, P 4, K 5, yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 4, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 4, K 2 (2)—2, 2, K 8. Repeat from 1st through 8th rows for pattern until same length as back to underarm, ending with 8th pattern row. SHAPE ARMHOLE: Work 8 rows of armhole dec at armhole edge in same manner as back 3 (4)—5, 5 times—47 (47)—47, 51 sts. Then dec 1 st every other row 4 times before 2 K sts at end of row same as back. Work even in established pattern until there is 1 less cable twist than back, ending with 6th pattern row. Dec 4 sts in cable same as back. In next row complete 8th pattern row. SHAPE NECK: Work 8 border sts and sl to st holder, bind off 6 sts (all sizes) at neck edge, complete row in pattern. Bind off 5 sts at neck edge once, 2 sts at same edge every other row twice (all sizes). In next row complete 8th pattern row. NEXT ROW: Work 2 sts tog across row. Bind off. Mark position for 6 (6)—8, 8 buttonholes along front border, 1st one ½ inch above lower edge, last one 1½ inches from neck edge, others evenly spaced between.
LEFT FRONT: Work same as right front, reversing border sts, pattern and all shapings. BUTTONHOLES: K 3, bind off next 3 sts, work across. NEXT ROW: Cast on 3 sts over bound-off sts.
SLEEVES: With No. 6 needles, cast on 42 (46)—50, 54 sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2 inches, inc 10 (14)—10, 14 sts evenly spaced in last row of ribbing—52 (60)—60, 68 sts. Change to No. 8 needles and establish pattern as follows: 1st ROW (right side): K 2 (all sizes), P 4 (8)—8, 12, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, * P 2, K 8, repeat from * twice (all sizes) P 2, K 1, sl 2 as if to P, K 1, P 4 (8)—8, 12, K 2 (all sizes). 2nd to 8th ROWS: Work in pattern as established. Work even until 6 inches from beg (all sizes), ending with 8th pattern row. NEXT ROW (inc row): Inc 4 sts after 2 K sts at beg and before 2 K sts at end of row (to inc: work 2 sts in each of the next 4 sts)—8 sts inc in row. Continue in pattern as established inc 4 sts at beg and end of row 1 (1)—2, 2 times more every 4 (4)—5, 5 inches. Continue even in pattern until sleeve measures 16 (16)—19, 19 inches from beg, or desired length to underarm, ending with 8th pattern row. SHAPE SLEEVE CAP: Work dec same as back, then work even for same number of rows as back, dec at top same as back. Bind off remaining sts.
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FINISHING: Block and steam each section slightly. Weave side and sleeve seams matching patterns. Weave sleeves in position.
COLLAR: With No. 6 needles, right side facing, starting at neck edge inside garter st border, pick up and K 71 (75)—79, 83 sts along neck edge spacing sts evenly. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 6 rows, leave ribbing sts on needle to be completed later. With No. 8 needles, pick up border sts. Continue in double yarn and garter sts until border reaches top of ribbing; work across all sts on No. 6 needle. Pick up 8 remaining border sts. Work back and forth on border sts only until border is same length as 1st border then K 1 row across all sts 87 (91)—95, 99 sts. Complete collar in double yarn and garter st as follows: 1st ROW: Sl 1, K 2, K 2 tog, K across to within last 5 sts, K 2 tog, K 3. 2nd ROW: Sl 1, K across. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows until 51 (51)—55, 55 sts remain. Work remaining sts as follows: * Sl 1, K 2, K 2 tog, turn; K across. Repeat from * until 8 sts remain (all sizes). Bind off. Sew bound off ends tog. Weave sides of ribbing to front border. Overcast buttonholes with buttonhole sts. Sew buttons in place. Sew ½ inch grosgrain ribbon over ribbing along neck edge to hold collar in position.
The Accessories That Count
KNITTED SKIRT
SIZES: Small, Medium, Large Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “WINTUK” KNITTING WORSTED SIZE 6 (7, 7)—2 oz. skeins Navy for Skirt 4—2 oz. skeins for Scarf; 1—2 oz. skein for Beret 1—2 oz. skein each White and Flame for Skirt, Scarf and Beret 1 Pr. 14 inch Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW ⅛ yd. Lining material ⅛ yd. Buckram 2 Hooks and Eyes 1—7 inch CONMAR No/Snag Zipper 1 yd. elastic GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch
Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes in parentheses.
MEASUREMENTS: Width around lower edge: 44 (46, 48) inches Width around waistline: 24 (26, 28) inches
With Navy cast on 221 (231, 241) sts.
1st ROW: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row (seed st). Repeat 1st row for 3½ inches. NEXT 2 ROWS: K each row. NEXT ROW: P across row. NEXT 2 ROWS: K each row. NEXT ROW: Work in seed st. NEXT 2 ROWS: K each row. NEXT 8 ROWS: Work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row). NEXT ROW: K across row. NEXT ROW: Work in seed st. NEXT 2 ROWS: K across each row. NEXT ROW: P across row. NEXT 2 ROWS: K each row. Work in seed st until skirt measures 20 inches from beg, or length desired to waistline. Place sts on a length of yarn. Block skirt to measurements. Place sts back on needle. NEXT ROW (dec row): Work in seed st across 1st 5 (9, 15) sts, * P 2 tog, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row to within last 4 (10, 14) sts, work in seed st across remaining sts. NEXT ROW: Work in seed st. Bind off loosely.
WAISTBAND: With Navy cast on 125 (135, 145) sts. 1st ROW: K across row. 2nd ROW: Work in seed st. NEXT 2 ROWS: K across each row. NEXT 8 ROWS: Work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row). NEXT ROW: K across row. NEXT ROW: Work in seed st. NEXT 2 ROWS: K across each row. Bind off in purling (lower edge). Block.
EMBROIDERY: With contrasting thread work a running st through 1st row at top of stockinette section, then through 5th row of same section. Thread Flame into a blunt needle, insert needle up through 4th st of 1st row, skip next 3 sts, insert needle down through next st of 5th row, up through st directly below of 2nd row, down through next st directly below of 6th row, up through next st directly below of 3rd row, down through next st directly below of 7th row, up through next st directly below of 4th row, down through next st of 8th row. Reverse the procedure for 2nd half of arrow. Work next arrow in same manner with White. Repeat Flame and White arrows across band.
FINISHING: Sew lower edge of band to top edge of skirt leaving plain section of band free for underlap. Then work a 2nd row of stitching directly below. Roll 2 rows of upper edge of band to wrong side and tack in position. Cut buckram ½ inch smaller in width and length than border and sew to wrong side of band. Cut lining for band allowing ½ inch larger for hems and sew in position to wrong side of band. Sew back seam of skirt leaving a 7 inch opening at top for zipper. Sew zipper in position. Sew hooks and eyes to band having the embroidered edges meet.
SCARF
Cast on 41 sts and work same as skirt until scarf measures 56 inches from beg ending on wrong side. Work border to match other end, bind off.
Steam and block. Embroider at both ends same as skirt starting in 1st st.
BERET
Cast on 6 sts, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row. 2nd ROW: Work K 1, P 1 in each st (inc row). 3rd ROW: P 1, K 1, repeat from beg across row. 4th ROW: Repeat 2nd row (24 sts). 5th ROW: Repeat 3rd row. 6th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 7th ROW: P 1, K 1 in each of the 1st 2 sts, P 1, K 1, * P 1, K 1 in each of the next 2 sts, P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row (36 sts). 8th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 9th ROW: Repeat 3rd row. NEXT 8 ROWS: Repeat from 6th to 9th rows twice ending 7th row of 2nd repeat with P 1, K 1 (80 sts). 18th ROW: P 1, K 1 in each of the 1st 2 sts, P 1, K 1 across next 8 sts, * P 1, K 1 in each of the next 2 sts, P 1, K 1 across next 8 sts, repeat from * across row (96 sts). Then repeat 1st and 3rd rows until section measures 7½ inches from beg. BAND: NEXT ROW: K across row. NEXT 8 ROWS: Work in stockinette st. NEXT ROW: P across row. NEXT ROW: Work in seed st, bind off in Purl.
FINISHING: Embroider stockinette st section same as skirt starting in 1st st of 1st row. Sew seam and draw top tog. Run elastic through band at upper and lower edges. POMPON: Wind Navy 125 times over a 3 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center; cut both ends and trim into shape. Attach to top of beret.
2 Needle Stockings
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One size adjusts to fit all sizes. Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “WINTUK” BABY YARN 5—1 oz. skeins White 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 5 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW 1 set Double Pointed Needles No. 5 GAUGE: Pattern St: 10 sts = 2 inches Stockinette St: 7 sts = 1 inch
Starting at top cast on 71 sts. 1st ROW: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row (seed st). Repeat 1st row for 1½ inches.
START PATTERN: 1st ROW (wrong side): P 1, * K 4, P 5, K 4, P 1, repeat from * across row. 2nd ROW: K 1, * P 4, yo, K 2 tog through back, yo, K 1, yo, K 2 tog through front, yo, P 4, K 1, repeat from * across row. 3rd ROW: P 1, * K 4, P 7, K 4, P 1, repeat from * across row. 4th ROW: K 1, * P 4, yo, K 2 tog through back, yo, K 3, yo, K 2 tog through front, yo, P 4, K 1, repeat from * across row. 5th ROW: P 1, * K 4, P 9, K 4, P 1, repeat from * across row. 6th ROW: K 1, * P 4, yo, K 2 tog through back, yo, K 2 tog through back, K 1, K 2 tog through front, yo, K 2 tog through front, yo, P 4, K 1, repeat from * across row. 7th ROW: Repeat 5th row. 8th ROW: K 1, * P 4, yo, K 2 tog through back, K 2 tog through back, K 3 tog through front, pass the 2nd st on right needle over last knitted st, K 2 tog through front, yo, P 4, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat last 8 rows 3 more times. 1st DEC ROW: P 1, * K 2, K 2 tog, P 5, K 2 tog, K 2, P 1, repeat from * across row (10 sts dec). 2nd ROW: K 1, * P 3, yo, K 2 tog through back, yo, K 1, yo, K 2 tog through front, yo, P 3, K 1, repeat from * across row. 3rd ROW: P 1, * K 3, P 7, K 3, P 1, repeat from * across row. 4th ROW: K 1, * P 3, yo, K 2 tog through back, yo, K 3, yo, K 2 tog through front, yo, P 3, K 1, repeat from * across row. 5th ROW: P 1, * K 3, P 9, K 3, P 1, repeat from * across row. 6th ROW: K 1, * P 3, yo, K 2 tog through back, yo, K 2 tog through back, K 1, K 2 tog through front, yo, K 2 tog through front, yo, P 3, K 1, repeat from * across row. 7th ROW: Repeat 5th row. 8th ROW: K 1, * P 3, yo, K 2 tog through back, K 2 tog through back, K 3 tog through front, pass the 2nd st on right needle over last knitted st, K 2 tog through front, yo, P 3, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat last 8 rows even 3 more times omitting decs. 2nd DEC ROW: Dec 10 sts same as 1st dec row having 1 st less in each stockinette st section. NEXT 7 ROWS: Work in pattern. Continue in pattern until there are 11 more patterns. 3rd DEC ROW: Dec 10 sts same as last dec row and continue until there are 4 more completed patterns, ending with 1st row of pattern—41 sts.
SHAPE HEEL: K 14 (1st half of heel), place remaining 27 sts on st holder. Starting with a P row work in stockinette st for 1½ inches ending with a P row, then turn heel as follows: K 1, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 1, turn; sl 1, P 2, turn; K 2, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 1, turn; sl 1, P 3, turn. Continue in this manner until all sts have been worked (8 sts on needle); pick up and K 11 sts on side of heel, cut yarn. Place these 19 sts and 13 instep sts on a st holder. Attach yarn and work remaining 14 sts in stockinette st for 1½ inches ending with a K row (2nd half of heel). Turn heel as follows: P 1, P 2 tog, P 1, turn; sl 1, K 2, turn; P 2, P 2 tog, P 1, turn; sl 1, K 3, turn. Continue in this manner until all sts have been worked (8 sts on needle). Pick up and P 11 sts on side of heel, cut yarn. Sl all sts to one needle (51 sts).
SHAPE GUSSET: Attach yarn, K 14, K 2 tog, K 4, work pattern over 11 instep sts, K 4, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 14. NEXT ROW: P across row working instep sts in pattern. NEXT ROW: K 13, K 2 tog, K 4, work instep sts in pattern, K 4, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 13. NEXT ROW: P across row working instep sts in pattern. Continue to dec each side of instep every other row 3 more times always working instep sts in pattern. Work even for 5½ inches or 1½ inches less than desired length ending with 1st row of pattern. SHAPE TOE: K 7, K 2 tog, K 2, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 15, K 2 tog, K 2, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 7. NEXT ROW: P across row. NEXT ROW: K 6, K 2 tog, K 2, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 13, K 2 tog, K 2, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 6. NEXT ROW: P across row. Continue to dec in same manner until 21 sts remain. NEXT ROW: P 5 and sl sts to dpn, P 10 and sl sts to 2nd dpn, sl remaining sts to 1st dpn, cut yarn, leave a length. TO WEAVE TOE: Thread yarn into blunt needle, * pass needle through 1st st on front needle as if knitting, and sl st off needle, pass needle through 2nd st of same needle as if purling and leave st on needle, pass through 1st st of back needle as if purling and sl st off needle, pass through 2nd st of same needle as if knitting and leave st on needle, repeat from * until all sts are worked off, fasten securely. Weave sts of back seam and sole tog.
DUPLICATE STITCH
This is the stitch used most often for embroidering a desired motif on a knitted article. It is worked by: * bringing needle through center of stitch from the wrong side to right side of work—see ill. A. Following the outline of the knit stitch above, draw the yarn across the back of the two strands of this stitch—see ill. A and B—return needle to the center of the same stitch—see ill. B—and draw yarn through. Repeat from * starting next stitch by bringing needle through center of stitch to be duplicated—see ill. C.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS
K Knit P Purl YO Yarn Over Dec. Decrease Inc. Increase Tog. Together P.s.s.o. Pass slip st over st dpn Double pointed needle
She and She
CROCHETED SLEEVELESS JACKET
SIZES: Small, Medium, Large Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “WINTUK” SPORT YARN SIZE 6 (6, 7)—2 oz. skeins Blue for Jacket 1—2 oz. skein Blue for Beret 1—2 oz. skein White for Jacket and Beret Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW GAUGE: 3 shells = 2¾ inches
Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.
MEASUREMENTS: Width across back at underarm: 16½ (18½, 20½) inches Width across each front at underarm including front edge: 8½ (9½, 10½) inches
BACK: 1st ROW (right side): Ch 76 (84, 92), 2 d c in 4th ch from hook, skip next 3 sts of ch, sl st in next st, * ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip next 3 sts of ch, sl st in next st, repeat from * across ch, turn—18 (20, 22) shells. 2nd ROW: Ch 4, d c in sl st, ch 1, skip next d c, sl st in next d c, * ch 1, skip the ch 3, d c in next sl st, ch 1, skip next d c, sl st in next d c (open shell), repeat from * across row, turn. 3rd ROW: Ch 3, 2 d c in sl st, skip next ch 1 and next d c, sl st over next ch 1, * ch 3, 2 d c over same ch 1 (solid shell), skip the next sl st, next ch 1 and next d c, sl st over next ch 1, repeat from * across row, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows for pattern until back measures 19 inches from beg, or desired length to underarm, ending with 2nd pattern row.
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