Part 2

SHAPE ARMHOLES: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 4 (8, 8) sts, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, work in pattern across row omitting 1 (2, 2) patterns at end of row—16 (16, 18) shells. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st over 1st 2 d c and ch 3, ch 1, d c in next sl st, work in pattern to last d c. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 4 sts, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, work in pattern to last ch 1, turn—14 (14, 16) shells. Continue even in pattern until armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½) inches from 1st dec, ending with 2nd pattern row. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Skip the sl st, sl st over next 8 sts, work 2 patterns, ch 3, turn. NEXT ROW: D c in same space, skip 1 d c, sl st in next d c and next ch 3, ch 1, skip next sl st and 1 d c, sl st in next d c, next ch 3 and next st already worked in, cut yarn. With wrong side of last long row toward you, attach yarn in ch 1 before the 4th sl st from end of work, work 2 patterns of 3rd pattern row. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st and next d c, sl st in next d c and next ch 3, ch 1, skip next sl st and next d c, sl st in next d c, next ch 3, cut yarn.

LEFT FRONT: Ch 40 (44, 48). Work same as back to underarm, ending with 2nd pattern row—9 (10, 11) shells. SHAPE ARMHOLE: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 4 (8, 8) sts, work in pattern to end of row—8 (8, 9) shells. NEXT ROW: Work even in pattern. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 3 sts, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, work in pattern across—7 (7, 8) shells. Work even in pattern until armhole is 9 rows less than back armhole, ending with 3rd pattern row. SHAPE NECK: DEC ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st in next 2 d c and ch 3, ch 1, 1 d c in next sl st, work in pattern to end of row. NEXT ROW: Work 6 (6, 7) patterns, turn. NEXT ROW: Repeat dec row. NEXT ROW: Work 5 (5, 6) patterns. Repeat last 2 rows 1 (1, 2) times, having 1 less shell in each repeat. Work even until armhole measures same as back armhole. SHAPE SHOULDER: Work same as back shoulder.

RIGHT FRONT: Ch 40 (44, 48). Work same as back to underarm, ending with 2nd pattern row. NEXT ROW: Work in pattern across row omitting 1 (2, 2) patterns at end of row—8 (8, 9) shells. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st over next 2 d c and ch 3, ch 1, 1 d c in next sl st, work in pattern to end of row. NEXT ROW: Work in pattern to end of row—7 (7, 8) shells. Continue even in pattern until armhole is 9 rows less than back armhole, ending with 3rd pattern row. NEXT ROW: Work 5 (5, 6) patterns of 2nd pattern row, ch 1, d c in next sl st, ch 1, skip next d c, pull up a loop in next d c, skip the ch 3 and next sl st, yo and pull up a loop in next d c (4 loops on hook), work off 2 loops, then work off 3 loops (dec at end). NEXT ROW: Work 6 (6, 7) patterns but work 1st pattern with only 1 d c. NEXT ROW: Work 4 (4, 5) patterns, dec at end. NEXT ROW: Work 5 (5, 6) patterns but work 1st pattern with only 1 d c. Repeat last 2 rows 1 (1, 2) times, having 1 less shell in each repeat. Work even until armhole measures same as back armhole. SHAPE SHOULDER: Work same as back shoulder.

POCKETS (Make 2): Ch 32 and work same as back for 12 rows, cut Blue, attach White (when changing color, always complete last half of last st with new color). EDGE: NEXT ROW: * Ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip next ch 1, d c and ch 1, sl st in next sl st, repeat from * across row, cut yarn.

FINISHING: Block all sections. Sew shoulder and side seams. EDGE: Right side facing, attach White in side seam of left front, s c in same space, ch 3, 2 d c in same space as s c, * s c, ch 3, 2 d c (shell) in the sl st where d c of 2nd pattern row is worked in, repeat from * across lower edge, work shell in each sl st where shell of 3rd pattern row is worked in, along front edge to neck shaping, work shell along neck shaping in even intervals, keeping the work flat, work shell in each sl st along back of neck, complete to correspond, working shell in each sl st where open shell of 2nd pattern row is worked in along other front edge. Work around armholes in same manner. Sew pockets in place.

BERET

With Blue ch 136. Work in pattern (33 shells) same as Jacket for 7 inches ending with 3rd row, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: * Pull yarn up in each of the next ch 3 loops, yo and pull through all loops at one time, repeat from * across row ending with a dec in last 3 shells, cut yarn. Attach White * ch 3, 2 d c in same st, skip 1 st, s c in next st, repeat from * across row, ch 2, turn. Pull up a loop in each ch 3 loop, yo and pull through all loops, draw tog and fasten securely, cut yarn. Sew seam. BAND: With right side facing attach yarn and work 2 s c in each shell (66 s c). Working over elastic work 1 s c in each s c. Work 3 more rounds of s c, cut Blue. EDGE: Attach White * ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip 2 s c, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. With 2 strands of White make a chain about 24 inches long, cut yarn. Tie in bow, attach to top of beret.

KNIT TYROLEAN

SIZES: Small, Medium, Large Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED or DAWN “SAYELLE”[1] 4 (5, 5)—4 oz. skeins White for Bolero 1—4 oz. skein White for Hat 1—4 oz. skein Scarlet for Bolero and Hat 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW 10—⅝ inch bone rings Crochet Hook Size F GAUGE 5 sts = 1 inch

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

MEASUREMENTS: Width across back at underarm: 17 (18, 19) inches Width across each front at underarm: 8 (9, 10) inches

BACK: With White cast on 74 (78, 82) sts. 1st ROW: K 2, * P 2, K 2, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st row for pattern. Inc 1 st each side every 1½ (1¾, 1) inches 5 (6, 7) times—84 (90, 96) sts. Work even in pattern until back measures 9 inches from beg, or desired length to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each end every other row 3 times (all sizes)—68 (74, 80) sts. Work even until armholes measure 6½ (7, 7½) inches from beg of armhole shaping. SHAPE NECK AND SHOULDERS: Work 22 (24, 26) sts, bind off next 24 (26, 28) sts for back of neck, work to end of row. Working on one shoulder, dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times. Work 2 rows even. Bind off 9 (10, 11) sts at armhole edge twice. Complete other shoulder to correspond.

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RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 30 (34, 38) sts. 1st ROW (wrong side): Work in pattern across. 2nd ROW (inc row): Inc 1 st at beg of row (front edge), work across. Repeat last 2 rows 5 times. At the same time, inc at side edge same as back—41 (46, 51) sts. Work even until same length as back to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLE: Work same as back. Work until 1 inch above beg of armhole shaping, ending at front edge. SHAPE NECK: Bind off 10 (12, 14) sts, complete row in pattern. Dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 5 (6, 7) times—18 (20, 22) sts. Work even until armhole measures same as back armhole. SHAPE SHOULDER: Work same as back.

LEFT FRONT: Work same as right front, reversing all shaping.

SLEEVES: Cast on 50 (54, 58) sts. Work in pattern same as back, inc 1 st each side every 2 (1½, 1½) inches 5 (6, 7) times—60 (66, 72) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 11 inches from beg, or desired length to underarm. SHAPE CAP: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Then dec 1 st at beg of each row until 22 sts remain (all sizes). Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off remaining 14 sts.

FINISHING: Block each section. Sew shoulder and side seams. Sew sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. With right side facing, work 2 rows of s c around entire Bolero and sleeve edges. EYELETS: With Scarlet, work 10 s c over a bone ring, join. NEXT ROUND: * Ch 1, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. Work remaining rings in same manner. Sew 5 eyelets along each front edge spacing evenly as illustrated. CORD: Work a ch about 1½ yds. Work a sl st in 2nd st from hook and in loop on wrong side of each remaining st of ch, cut yarn. Lace through eyelets as illustrated. POMPONS: Make 2. Wind Scarlet 150 times over a 3 inch cardboard, sl off cardboard and tie in center. Cut both ends and trim into shape. Attach to each end of cord.

HAT

Cast on 74 sts and work in stockinette st for 3 inches, then work in pattern same as bolero for 4½ inches. Bind off. Turn stockinette st band under and sew in place. Sew seam. Divide and mark top into 8 equal sections and sew tog at markers. Finish with pompons same as Bolero, but make chain ¾ yd. long. Tie chain into bow and attach to top of Hat.

Her Crocheted Jacket

_as seen in color on our back cover_

_with continuation from page 18_

SIZES: 34, 36, 38 Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED or DAWN “SAYELLE”[1] 7 (7, 8)—4 oz. skeins Fisherman Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW Hooks and Eyes GAUGE: 2 pattern sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for size 34. Changes for sizes 36 and 38 are given in parentheses.

MEASUREMENTS: Width across back at underarm: 17 (18, 19) inches Width across each front at underarm: 10 (10½, 11) inches)

BACK: Ch 70 (74, 78), pull up a loop in 2nd ch from hook, skip next ch, pull up a loop in next st of ch, yo and work off all loops at one time, * ch 1, pull up a loop in same space where last loop was pulled up, skip next st of ch, pull up a loop in next st, yo and work off all loops at one time, repeat from * across ch, ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW (right side): Pull up a loop in ch 1 and in next st, yo and work off all loops at one time, * ch 1, pull up a loop in same space where last loop was pulled up, skip 1 st, pull up a loop in next st, yo and work off all loops at one time (pattern st), repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn—34 (36, 38) patterns. Repeat last row until back measures 18 inches from beg, or length desired to underarm, ending with an odd number row. Do not work ch 1, turn.

SHAPE ARMHOLES: 1st DEC ROW: sl st across 1st 5 sts (all sizes), ch 1, pull up a loop in same space as last sl st, skip 1 st, pull up a loop in next st, complete st, work in pattern to within last 6 sts (all sizes), sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. 2nd DEC ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st in next 2 sts, ch 1, pull up a loop in same st, skip 1 st, pull up a loop in next st, complete st, work 25 (27, 29) more patterns, sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st. Pull up a loop in next 2 sts, complete st, then work 25 (27, 29) more patterns, sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. Repeat last 2 rows once but have 2 less patterns in dec row. There will be 24 (26, 28) patterns. Work even in pattern until armholes measure 7½ (8, 8¾) inches from 1st dec row ending on wrong side. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Skip the ch 1, sl st across 1st 3 (5, 7) sts, ch 1, work 5 patterns (all sizes), sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. Work 3 (3, 4) patterns, sl st in next st, cut yarn. Skip 18 sts (all sizes) of last long row, attach yarn in next st, work 5 patterns (all sizes), sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 4 (4, 2) sts, work 3 (3, 4) patterns, cut yarn. LEFT FRONT: Ch 42 (44, 46). Work same as back until 2 inches less than back to underarm ending at side edge. START LAPEL SHAPING: NEXT ROW: Work in pattern across row, ch 1, then pull up a loop in last st worked in and on side of same st (inc at end of row), yo and work off all loops, ch 1, turn. Work 3 rows even. Repeat last 4 rows 6 times (all sizes). At the same time, when front measures same length as back to underarm, shape armhole same as back. When armhole measures same as back armhole, shape shoulder same as right back shoulder, ending at shoulder edge, cut yarn.

RIGHT FRONT: Work same as left front, reversing shaping until armhole measures same as back armhole ending at front edge, cut yarn, turn. SHAPE SHOULDER: Attach yarn in 28th st, keeping continuity of pattern, work 5 patterns (all sizes), sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 4 (4, 2) sts, work 3 (3, 4) patterns, cut yarn.

SLEEVES: Ch 42 (44, 46). Work 1st 6 rows same as back. 7th and 8th ROWS: Work in pattern across row, inc 1 pattern at end of each row. Repeat these 8 rows 4 more times—30 (31, 32) patterns. Work even in pattern until sleeve measures 16 inches from beg, or length desired to underarm. Do not work ch 1, turn. SHAPE CAP: 1st DEC ROW: Sl st across 1st 5 sts, ch 1, pull up a loop in same space as last sl st, skip 1 st, pull up a loop in next st, complete st, work in pattern across row to within last 6 sts, sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. 2nd DEC ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st in next st, ch 1, pull up a loop in same st, skip 1 st, pull up a loop in next st, complete st, work 21 (22, 23) more patterns, sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Pull up a loop in sl st and next st, complete st, then work 21 (22, 23) more patterns, sl st in next st, ch 1, turn. Repeat last 2 rows 4 (4, 5) times, having 2 patterns less in each dec row, cut yarn.

COLLAR: Ch 60 loosely, pull up a loop in 2nd st from hook and in next st, yo and work off all loops at one time, * ch 1, pull up a loop in last st worked in and next st, yo and work off all loops at one time, repeat from * 5 times, * ch 1, pull up a loop in last st worked in, skip 1 st, pull up a loop in next st, yo and work off all loops at one time, repeat from last * 9 times, * ch 1, pull up a loop in last st worked and in next st, yo and work off all loops at one time, repeat from last * 3 times, * ch 1, pull up a loop in last st, skip 1 st, pull up a loop in next st, repeat from last * 9 times, ch 1, work 7 more patterns but do not skip 1 st between patterns, ch 1, turn. NEXT 8 ROWS: Work even in pattern, cut yarn.

FINISHING: Block all sections. Sew side, shoulder and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. Sew collar in position easing collar at back of neck. EDGE: With right side facing, attach yarn at lapel shaping of left front, working down front work in s c working 1 s c at side of each row, 3 s c in corner, sl st across lower edge of fronts and back, 3 s c in corner of other front, s c up right front to corresponding row, cut yarn. 2nd ROW: Attach yarn in 1st s c of corner of right front, pull up a loop in each of the next 2 s c, yo and work off all loops at one time, * ch 1, pull up a loop in last st, skip 1 st, pull up a loop in next st, yo and work off all loops at one time, repeat from * across front to last s c, cut yarn. Attach yarn in 1st s c at lapel shaping and work left front in same manner. With wrong side of work facing, attach yarn in s c at lapel shaping already worked in, and working around lapels and collar, work 1 s c in each row at side of lapel, 1 s c in each st across top of lapel, 1 s c in each row at side of collar, 1 s c in each st across top of collar, 1 s c in each row of opposite side of collar, 1 s c in each st across top of lapel, 1 s c in each row at side of lapel, join to next s c, cut yarn, do not turn. Attach yarn in 1st s c and work in pattern same as front edge, but do not skip 1 st at corner, join, cut yarn.

If desired sew hooks and eyes at front edge.

BURNT ORANGE SPRUCE

_illustrated on page 10_

He or She Coat Sweater

_as seen in color on our back cover_

SIZES: Ladies’: Small, Medium, Large Men’s: Small, Medium, Large Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED or DAWN “SAYELLE”[1] 9 (9, 10)—10, 11, 12—4 oz. skeins Fisherman 1—4 oz. skein for Hat 1—4 oz. skein each Spruce or Moss and Burnt Orange or Tangerine (all sizes for sweater and hat) 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 11 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW 1 yd. grosgrain ribbon ½ inch wide 2 Large Snaps GAUGE: 10 sts = 3 inches

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

MEASUREMENTS: Width across back at underarm: 18 (19½, 21)—21, 22, 23 inches Width across each front at underarm: 10 (11, 12)—12, 13½, 15 inches

BACK: With 2 strands Fisherman, cast on 61 (65, 69)—69, 73, 77 sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 4 rows. START PATTERN: 1st ROW (wrong side): K 1, * yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, K 1, repeat from * across. 2nd ROW: K across. Repeat these 2 rows for pattern until back measures 18 inches from beg, or length desired to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at beg of next 6 rows—45 (49, 53)—53, 57, 61 sts. Work even until armholes measure 7 (7½, 8)—8, 8½, 9 inches from beg of armhole shaping. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 7 (8, 8)—8, 9, 10 sts at beg of next 2 rows; then 7 (8, 9)—9, 10, 10 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 17 (17, 19)—19, 19, 21 sts for back of neck.

RIGHT FRONT: With 2 strands Fisherman, cast on 33 (37, 41)—41, 45, 49 sts. K 1, P 1 in ribbing across to within last 6 sts, K 6 sts for border. NEXT ROW: K 6 border sts, P 1, K 1 in ribbing across row. Repeat last 2 rows once. START PATTERN: NEXT ROW: Work 1st pattern row to within last 6 sts, K 6 border sts. NEXT ROW: K 6 border sts, K across remaining sts. Repeat last 2 rows until front measures same as back to underarm, ending at front edge. SHAPE ARMHOLE, NECK AND COLLAR: K 6 border sts, inc 1 st in next st (collar), place a marker, K 3 tog through back loop of sts (a dec of 2 sts), complete row in pattern. Bind off 5 sts at beg of next row. Complete armhole dec same as back; AT THE SAME TIME continue pattern as established working collar in garter st, inc 1 st at collar before the marker every other row, and dec 2 sts at neck edge every 4th row 2 (3, 4)—4, 5, 6 times more, there will be 27 (31, 34)—34, 38, 41 sts on needle. Work even until armhole measures same as back. SHAPE SHOULDER: Bind off 7 (8, 8)—8, 9, 10 sts at armhole edge once, then 7 (8, 9)—9, 10, 10 sts at same edge once. Continue to work on remaining 13 (15, 17)—17, 19, 21 sts for back of collar for 4 (4, 4¼)—4¼, 4½, 4¾ inches. Bind off.

LEFT FRONT: With 2 strands Fisherman, cast on 33 (37, 41)—41, 45, 49 sts. K 6 border sts, K 1, P 1 in ribbing across row (this reverses border). Work same manner as right front to underarm, ending at side edge. SHAPE ARMHOLE, NECK AND COLLAR: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next row, work across to within last 10 sts, K 3 tog through front loop of sts (a dec of 2 sts), place a marker, inc 1 st in next st (collar), K 6 border sts. Complete shaping to correspond to right front.

SLEEVES: With 2 strands Fisherman, cast on 31 (31, 35)—35, 39, 39 sts. Work in pattern same as back for 3 inches. Then inc 1 st each end every 1 (1, 1)—1½, 1½, 1½ inches 8 times (all sizes)—47 (47, 51)—51, 55, 55 sts. Work even until 16 (17, 17½)—18, 19, 20 inches from beg, or desired length to underarm. SHAPE CAP: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each end every 4th row 7 times (all sizes). Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off remaining sts.

BELT: With 2 strands Fisherman, cast on 6 (6, 6)—7, 7, 7 sts and work in garter st for desired length. Bind off. BELT LOOPS: With 2 strands Fisherman, cast on 11 (11, 11)—12, 12 12 sts. Bind off.

FINISHING: Steam and block each section to size. Embroider design in duplicate st (see page 7) using double strand of yarn. Work design over slip sts following chart No. 1 on page 19 for lower edge. Start in the 2 center sts of back and work in a continuing design from right to left of center, across back, across front, to front border. Finish design at front borders to correspond to center back. Work design according to chart No. 2 for Yoke starting in the 2 center sts of back and complete in same manner as lower edge. Repeat from A to B of chart No. 2 for design for sleeves but have only 1 st for center of sleeve. Sew shoulder and sleeve seams matching design. Sew sleeves in position. Weave collar seam. Sew collar to back of neck easing to fit. Sew belt loops in place at side seams. Lace belt through loops. Sew ½ inch grosgrain ribbon across shoulders to hold in position.

HIS AND HER HAT

Cast on 61 sts and work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 13 rows. Repeat 1st and 2nd pattern rows 13 times (his) and desired length (hers) ending with 1st pattern row. 1st DEC ROW: * K 3 tog, K 1, repeat from * across. NEXT 5 ROWS: Work in pattern. 2nd DEC ROW: K 3 tog across row, cut yarn leaving a length. Thread into blunt needle and draw sts tog, fasten securely. Embroider as illustrated following chart for sleeve starting embroidery 1 row above ribbing. Sew back seam.

He and She Knitted Vests

Embroider them, if you please

SIZES: Small, Medium, Large Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “SAYELLE”[1] or “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 3—4 oz. skeins main color for all Ladies’ and Men’s sizes 1—4 oz. skein contrasting color for Ladies’ Plastic Crochet Hook Size H 1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW 5 Bone rings for Ladies’ 5 Buttons for Men’s GAUGE: 4 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for Ladies’ small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses. Men’s small, medium and large sizes are given in Bold Face Type.

Width across back at underarm: 16½ (17½, 18½); 19½, 20½, 21½ inches Width across each front at underarm: 8 (9, 10); 11, 12, 13 inches.

BACK: Cast on 67 (71, 75); 79, 83, 87 sts. Beg with P row, work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) until back measures 15 inches for ladies’ and 13 inches for men’s, or length desired to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 7 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each side every K row 6 times (all sizes)—41 (45, 49); 53, 57, 61 sts. Work until armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½); 9, 9½, 10 inches from bound-off sts. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 5 (6, 7); 7, 8, 8 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off remaining 21 (21, 21); 25, 25, 29 sts for back of neck.

LEFT FRONT: (Note: Work Men’s right front first omitting buttonholes, but placing markers for buttons.) Cast on 3 sts. 1st ROW: P across, cast on 3 sts at end of row. 2nd ROW: K across, cast on 1 st at end of row. Repeat last 2 rows until there are 27 (31, 35); 39, 43, 47 sts on needle, ending at front edge; cast on 7 sts for front border—34 (38, 42); 46, 50, 54 sts. NEXT ROW: K 1, P 1 ribbing for 7 sts (border), P across. Continue in stockinette st keeping front border in ribbing until same length as back to underarm, ending at armhole edge. SHAPE ARMHOLE AND NECK: Bind off 7 (7, 7); 9, 9, 9 sts, work across to within last 9 sts, K 2 tog (neck dec), work 7 border sts. Dec 1 st at armhole edge every K row 6 times, AT THE SAME TIME, repeat neck dec every 6th row for all ladies’ sizes until 17 (19, 21) sts remain; dec every 4th row for men’s small and medium sizes; for men’s large sizes only work neck dec every other row 5 times, then continue to dec every 4th row (all men’s sizes) until 21, 23, 23 sts remain. Work even (all sizes) until armhole measures same as back armhole, ending at armhole edge. SHAPE SHOULDER: Bind off 5 (6, 7); 7, 8, 8 sts at armhole edge twice. Continue on 7 border sts until border reaches center back of neck, bind off. Mark front border for 5 evenly spaced buttons having 1st marker ½ inch above lower edge, and last marker at beg of neck shaping.

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RIGHT FRONT: Work same as left front reversing shaping (cast on 1 st at end of P row, and cast on 3 sts at end of K row), and starting border st ribbing with P 1. Work 5 buttonholes opposite markers as follows: starting at front edge, work 2 sts, bind off next 3 sts, complete row; on next row cast on 3 sts over bound-off sts. Work neck shaping as follows: work 7 border sts, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o. (neck dec), and complete row.