Part 4

Cast on 60 sts. on No. 5 needles. Knit 3 sts., purl 3 sts., for 3 inches. Then on larger needles knit across one row, turn, and purl back second row, knit the third and fourth rows, purl the fifth and knit the sixth. This forms the 2 patterns, one of 3 purled ridges and one of 3 plain ridges. Repeat this until there are 6 patterns, then add 1 st. each end every third row. (The extra sts. should always be added after slipping the first stitch on the needle and before knitting the last stitch on the needle.) Continue adding stitches for 10 patterns. There should now be 80 sts. on the needle. Make 10 more patterns and add 65 sts. on each end for sleeves (210 sts. altogether on needle). Make another 10 patterns. Knit 90 sts. and put on safety pin, bind off 30 sts. for the neck, knit the remaining 90 sts. Make 2 patterns for the shoulder, then 9 more, adding 1 st. at neck end only on every pattern. Bind off 65 sts. of the sleeve. Knit 5 patterns, adding 1 st. at neck end every other row; there should now be 45 sts. on needle. Put these on safety pin. Break off wool and attach to right shoulder and make this side to correspond with left. When completed slip all stitches on one needle, knit 4 patterns, then decrease (knitting 2 sts. together) 1 st. on each end every third row for 14 patterns. On the 14th pattern decrease 2 more sts. in center of line. There are now 60 sts. on needle. Knit 6 patterns. Then with smaller needles purl 3 sts. k. 3 sts., for three inches and bind off loosely.

For Cuffs—Pick up stitches at end of sleeves (35 sts.) with large needles. Knit 6 patterns and bind off. Sew up sides and sleeves.

Pick up stitches around the neck loosely with white floss and large needles. Knit 8 ridges (twice back and forth), then purl 8 on right side. Make collar roll. Bind off loosely. If white stitches show where collar is joined, crochet over them with the colored wool.

Panel-Front Sleeveless Slip-on No. 703

MATERIALS

6 balls Utopia Worsted and Silk Mixture. 1 pair No. 5½ Needles. 1 pair No. 4 Needles. Crochet Hook.

DIRECTIONS

On No. 5½ needles cast on 80 sts., k. plain for 10 ribs, then k. across line and purl back. Continue for 6 ins. Decrease 4 sts. by knitting first 2 sts. together and last 2 sts. together, also twice in center of line. K and p. for 4½ ins. more. K. 12 sts. on both ends of needles each time (instead of purling) to form border. When there are 2 ribs bind off 6 sts. on each end. Continue to k. and p. as before, but always k. the first and last 6 sts. very loosely. Work until there are 22 ribs in the border. K. 22 sts. and put on pin. Bind off 20 sts. for the neck. K. 22 sts. K. and p. these 22 sts., always knitting border at armhole only. When there are 20 ribs in border add 1 st. at neck end once. K. and p. for 4 more border ribs, cast on 6 sts., k. these with other 6 sts. for 3 ribs, then k. and p. without making border. Continue until work measures same as back. Put on pin. Return to other side and make to correspond. Put these sts. on pin and make panel as follows: On No. 5½ needles cast on 33 sts., k. the first row, p. the second, on the third row k. the first st., k. 2 together across row, fourth row k. first st., knit a st. on the thread between the sts., repeat across the row. Repeat these 4 rows 22 times, or until work measures 12 ins. With sts. still on needle and at bottom of sweater add sts. from pins on both sides. K. plain for 9 ribs and bind off. Stitch in panel with top 8½ ins. from shoulder. Then pick up sts. around neck with No. 4 needles, 2 sides at a time. K. 2 ribs and bind off and seam.

Belt—On No. 4 needles cast on 16 sts., k. 25 ins. and make 2 buttonholes as follows: K. 3 sts., bind off 3 sts., k. 4 sts., bind off 3 sts., k. 3 sts., turn, k. 3 sts., cast on 3 sts., k. 4 sts., cast on 3 sts., k. 3 sts., k. 2 ribs and bind off. Attach other end of belt to sweater at panel and waistline; finish with 2 crocheted covered buttons.

Utopia Ladies’ Sweater No. 700

Size 38

MATERIALS

9 balls Utopia Alpaca. 1 ball Utopia Angora Gray. 2 Bone Knitting Needles, No. 7. 2 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 2.

DIRECTIONS

Back—On large needles cast on 106 sts.

First Row—Purl 2, knit 6, purl 2, knit 6, to end of row.

Second Row—Knit 2, purl 6, knit 2, purl 6, to end of row.

Third, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Rows—Same as first row.

Fourth, Sixth and Eighth Rows—Same as second row.

Tenth Row—Knit straight across.

This completes 1 block of pattern.

Block 2 alternates the position of the squares.

First Row—Knit 4, purl 2, knit 6, purl 2, knit 6, purl 2, to end.

Second Row—Purl 4, knit 2, purl 6, knit 2, purl 6, knit 2, to end.

Third, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Rows—Same as first row.

Fourth, Sixth and Eighth Rows—Same as second row.

Tenth Row—Knit straight across.

Knit 6 blocks, alternating as above.

With the steel needles knit 2, purl 2, for 2½ inches.

With large needles knit 5 blocks of the pattern. Add 74 stitches on each end for sleeves and continue knitting these added stitches as in the pattern for 3 blocks and 5 rows.

Knit 111 stitches, as in pattern, bind off 32 stitches for the neck, knit as pattern 111 stitches.

Front—Continue knitting the 111 sts. to finish the block. Alternate and knit 1 block.

Add 1 st. every other row (4 sts. to a block) to the neck, knit according to pattern 3 blocks. Bind off 74 sts. for sleeve. Knit 1 more block.

Knit the other side of the front the same and, having added 16 sts. to each side, join and continue straight across front. Continue the same as the back. Bind off loosely.

Cuff—On steel needles pick up 64 sts. at bottom of sleeve. Knit 2, purl 2, for 2 inches. With large needles knit as pattern 1 block and then add 3 rows of angora.

Sew up under arm seams loosely.

Cast 90 sts. on steel needles and knit 5 rows for neck bands. Make 2 of these and sew under neck fronts to make a tight finish.

Collar—Cast on steel needles 100 sts. Knit 2, purl 2, for 2 inches. With large needles knit 2 blocks as above and add 4 rows of angora.

Tie—With crochet hook make chain about 30 inches and make a single crochet in each chain, fasten a small ball crocheted from angora on each end and tack in the middle of the back of the collar.

Ladies’ Slip-over Sweater with Darning, No. 838

Size 38

MATERIALS

7 skeins Sunset Utopia Shetland Floss. A few threads Green, Blue and Red for Darning Utopia Germantown. 1 pair of Ivory Knitting Needles, No. 3. 1 pair of Steel Needles, No. 8. 1 Crochet Hook, No. 2.

DIRECTIONS

Cast on 86 sts., k. 1 row.

First Row—K. 3, p. 3, repeat to end of row, ending row k. 3.

Second Row—P. 3, k. 3, repeat to end of row, ending row p. 3.

Third Row—K. 3, p. 3, repeat to end of row, ending row k. 3.

Fourth Row—K. 1 row.

Fifth Row—P. 1 row.

Sixth Row—K. 1 row.

Seventh Row—P. 3, k. 3, repeat to end of row, ending row p. 3.

Eighth Row—K. 3, p. 3, repeat to end of row, ending row k. 3.

Ninth Row—P. 3, k. 3, repeat to end of row, ending row p. 3.

Tenth Row—K. 1 row.

Eleventh Row—P. 1 row.

Twelfth Row—K. 1 row.

Repeat these 12 rows alternately for 8 inches; this is waistline.

For Belt—With steel needles k. 2, p. 2, for 3 inches. With ivory needles k. in ridges for 4 inches. On separate needle k. 30 sts., bind off 26 sts. and on other 30 sts. k. in ridges, decrease 1 st. at front side every 4th row for 5 times, having 25 sts. on needle, k. in ridges for 11 inches, k. other side to correspond. K. the 25 sts. Cast on 30 sts. for back of neck. K. the other 25 sts. on the same needle. K. back in ridges for 12 inches. With steel needles for belt cast on 20 sts. on each end of needle, then k. 2, purl 2, for 3 inches, bind off 20 sts. for side of belt, k. 80 sts. and bind off 20 sts. on other end, continue pattern (1–12 row) same as front for 8 inches. With crochet hook crochet 1 s. c. all around sweater, starting at belt line, crochet down sides and lower edge for front and back, the following pattern, 1 s. c., ch. 4, skip 1 st., 1 d. c. in next st., ch. 1, skip 1 st., 1 d. c., repeat all around for 3 rows, increasing 1 st. at each corner, crocheting 2 d. c. with 1 ch. between for 3 times, 4th row, 1 s. c. in every st.

Darning—Through the center of strap start 2½ inches below neck of back with French knot. With green pick up one thread of ridge, skip 1 ridge, pick up thread, continue down 2½ inches from belt line, finish with French knot, one row of blue at each side of green, then one row with red on outside of blue, making each row 2 ridges shorter and ending with French knot. At center of front darn same pattern, leaving 2 ridges from belt; 4 ridges apart repeat same pattern on each side, leaving 4 ridges from belt. Around lower part of sweater (front and back) darn over first row 1 s. c. with red, then 1 row with blue through holes, then 1 row with green, 1 row with blue, 1 row with red over s. c.

Ladies’ Coat Sweater with Black Trimming, No. 841

Size 40

MATERIALS

12 balls Turquoise Utopia Alpaca Wool. ½ ball Black Utopia Shetland Floss. 1 skein Black Utopia Germantown. 1 pair of Ivory Knitting Needles, No. 4. 1 Crochet Hook.

DIRECTIONS

Back—Cast on 110 sts., k. in ridges for 7 inches.

First Row—Slip 1 st., p. 3, k. 15, * p. 5, k. 15, repeat from * to end of row, ending row k. 6, always slip 1st st.

Second Row—P. 4, * k. 3, p. 1, k. 3, p. 13, k. 3, p. 1, k. 3, p. 13, repeat from * to end of row, ending row k. 3, p. 1., k. 1.

Third Row—K. 2, p. 3, * k. 11, p. 3, k. 3, p. 3, k. 11, p. 3, k. 3, p. 3, repeat from * to end of row, ending row k. 4.

Fourth Row—P. 2, * k. 3, p. 5, k. 3, p. 9, k. 3, p. 5, k. 3, p. 9, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 3, k. 1.

Fifth Row—K. 4, * p. 3, k. 7, p. 3, k. 7, p. 3, k. 7, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 3, k. 2.

Sixth Row—K. 3, * p. 9, k. 3, p. 5, k. 3, p. 9, k. 3, p. 5, k. 3, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 5, k. 1.

Seventh Row—K. 6, * p. 3, k. 3, p. 3, k. 11, p. 3, k. 3, p. 3, k. 11, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 2, k. 1.

Eighth Row—K. 1, p. 13, * k. 3, p. 1, k. 3, p. 13, k. 3, p. 1, k. 3, p. 13, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 7, k. 1.

Ninth Row—K. 8, * p. 5, k. 15, p. 5, k. 15, repeat from * to end of row, ending row k. 16.

Tenth Row—K. 1, * p. 13, k. 3, p. 1, k. 3, p. 13, k. 3, p. 1, k. 3, repeat from *, ending row p. 7, k. 1.

Eleventh Row—K. 6, * p. 3, k. 3, p. 3, k. 11, p. 3, k. 3, p. 3, k. 11, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 2, k. 1.

Twelfth Row—K. 3, * p. 9, k. 3, p. 5, k. 3, p. 9, k. 3, p. 5, k. 3, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 5, k. 1.

Thirteenth Row—K. 14, * p. 3, k. 7, p. 3, k. 7, p. 3, k. 7, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 3, k. 2.

Fourteenth Row—P. 2, * k. 3, p. 5, k. 3, p. 9, k. 3, p. 5, k. 3, p. 9, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 3, k. 1.

Fifteenth Row—K. 2, p. 3, k. 11, * p. 3, k. 3, p. 3, k. 11, repeat from * to end of row, ending row k. 4.

Sixteenth Row—P. 4, * k. 3, p. 1, k. 3, p. 13, k. 3, p. 1, k. 3, p. 13, repeat from * to end of row, ending row p. 1, k. 1.

Seventeenth Row—P. 3, * k. 15, p. 5, k. 15, p. 5, k. 15, p. 5, repeat from * to end of row, ending row k. 6.

This is pattern for squares; repeat from 2d row to 17th row until there are 3 full squares (3½ inches), then decrease 1 st. at each end of needle every 6th row for 5 times until there are 100 sts. on needle, continue with pattern until there are 3 more full squares (3½ inches), then k. in ridges for 3 inches. Cast on 70 sts. for sleeves, k. across back, cast on 70 sts. for other sleeve, having 240 sts. on needle, k. in ridges for 6 inches. On separate needle k. 110 sts., bind off 20 sts. for back of neck and on other 110 sts. k. front and sleeve after the following directions: increase 1 st. every other row at front of neck for 10 times, then increase 5 times more every 3d row. Cast on 15 sts. for front lap, having 140 sts. on needle, k. until sleeve measures 6 inches from shoulder (12 inches altogether from where sleeve started), bind off 70 sts. for sleeve; on other 70 sts. k. front same length as back (3 inches), continue with pattern of squares (1st-17th row) down front, leaving 9 sts. plain for buttonholes and buttons on both sides, making 1st buttonhole 6½ inches from where lap of front starts, next buttonhole after the 14th ridge, then 1 more, three altogether. K. 6 full squares same as back, keeping pattern at side to match back. K. in ridges for 7 inches, bind off loosely, k. other side to correspond.

Collar—With black cast on 30 sts., k. in ridges for 25 inches, bind off 20 sts., on other 10 sts. k. down front to 1st buttonhole, other side same, sew neatly to sweater to corner of lap and down front.

Belt—Cast on 3 sts., increase 1 st. at each end of needle until there are 10 sts., k. in ridges for 46 inches, decrease 1 st. on each end of needle until there are 3 sts. left, bind off.

Cuff—Pick up 64 sts. on right side, k. 23 sts., k. 2 sts. together for 7 times, k. 24 sts., having 54 sts. on needle.

First Row—* P. 5, k. 13, p. 5, k. 13, repeat from * to end of row, continue same pattern as described before (1st-17th row) until there are 2 full squares, decreasing 1 st. at each end of needle every 10th row for 2 times, having 50 sts. on needle, bind off loosely, crochet 1 row of s. c. with black at edge of cuff, sew up seam. With black Germantown and darning needle make ch. sts. on the purling of squares, making a loop, insert needle, bring up to center of loop, make another loop, insert needle, bring up to center of loop, and repeat these same sts. over the whole pattern of squares; make 3 crochet buttons with black center.

Slip-over Sweater with Panel-Front and Back, No. 842

Size 38

_See Illustration, Page 44_

MATERIALS

7 skeins White Utopia Shetland Floss. 2 skeins Blue Utopia Shetland Floss. 1 pair of Ivory Knitting Needles, No. 4. 1 Crochet Hook, No. 5.

DIRECTIONS

Back—Cast on 120 sts. (18 inches), k. in ridges for 9 inches; this is waistline. K. 40 sts., k. 2 sts. together for 20 times, k. 40 sts., having 100 sts. on needle.

Belt—First Row—* K. 4, p. 4, repeat from * to end of row.

Second Row—* P. 4, k. 4, repeat from * to end of row.

Repeat these 2 rows alternately until there are 3 inches, k. in ridges for 6 more inches. Cast on 100 sts. (16 inches) for sleeve, k. across back, cast on 100 sts. for other sleeve, having 300 sts. on needle, k. in ridges for 6½ inches, k. 135 sts., bind off 30 sts. for back of neck, k. the other 135 sts. Next row—K. the 135 sts., cast on 70 sts. for front of neck, k. the other 135 sts., having 340 sts. on needle, k. 6½ inches more for other half of sleeve, bind off 100 sts. on each end of needle, having 140 sts. to be knit same as back, including belt line, and 9 more inches below waistline so that side seam measures same length as back. With blue crochet 70 ch., skip 4 sts., 1 d. c. in every st. for 3 rows, ch. 6, skip 3 sts., 1 s. c. in next st., * ch. 5, skip 3 sts., 1 s. c. in next st., repeat from * to end of row.

Second Row—Ch. 6, 1 s. c. in center of 5 ch., * ch. 5, 1 s. c. in center of next 5 ch., repeat from * to end of row.

Continue this pattern for 21 inches up to shoulder, crochet 5 spaces for 8 rows, leave 7 spaces for back of neck, on other 5 spaces crochet 8 rows for other shoulder, ch. 29, join to other side, having 17 spaces same as back, crochet down front for 21 inches, * ch. 3, 1 s. c. in space, ch. 3, 1 s. c. in space, repeat from * to end of row.

Next Row—Ch. 3, 1 d. c. in every st. for 3 rows same as back, crochet 1 row of d. c. on both sides of panel, 2 d. c. in space and 1 d. c. in the following s. c. st.

Collar—With blue 1 d. c. in every st. around neck of white sweater.

Second Row—* 1 d. c. in 1st 3 sts., then increase 2 d. c. in next, repeat from * all around.

Third Row—1 d. c. in every st. all around.

Fourth Row—1 d. c. in every st. around front, increase at back of collar every 6th st., turn over, tack at shoulder.

Cuffs—With blue 1 s. c. in every st. all around.

Second Row—1 d. c. in every st. all around.

Third Row—Leave 3 inches from seam without cuff, crochet same pattern of spaces for 3 inches.

To form point at each side of cuff—1 s. c. in 1st st., ch. 5, 1 s. c. in next space, ch. 5, 1 s. c. in next space, repeat until there are 3 spaces.

Second Row—Slip the first 3 ch. sts., ch. 5, 1 s. c. in center of next loop, ch. 5, 1 s. c. in center of next loop.

Third Row—Turn, slip the first 3 ch. sts., ch. 5, 1 s. c. in center of next space.

Work 2 rows d. c. all around cuff.

Cord—Ch. for 60 inches, crochet 1 s. c. in every st. for 2 rows, slip through spaces as desired, make 4 balls, 2 at each end of cord, ch. 3, skip 1 st., 8 s. c. in next st.

Next Row—* 1 s. c. in first st., 2 s. c. in next st., repeat from * 4 rows plain, decrease, skip 1 st., 1 s. c. in next st. all around, stuff with wadding, close by decreasing.

Sew side seam and sleeves neatly together.

Ladies’ Yoke Sweater No. 839

Size 40

_See Illustration, Page 46_

MATERIALS

11 skeins Red Utopia Shetland Floss. 3 skeins Blue Utopia Shetland Floss. 1 pair of Ivory Knitting Needles, No. 4. 1 pair of Steel Needles, No. 6. 1 Crochet Hook, No. 2.

DIRECTIONS

Back—Cast on 3 sts., k. in ridges, increase 1 st. every other row at front side until there are 40 sts. on needle, increase 1 st. every row until there are 50 sts. on needle, k. other point to correspond. Cast on 20 sts., slip the 50 sts. of other point on one needle, having 120 sts. altogether. K. in ridges for 8 inches.

Next Row—Start opening for belt, k. the first 20 sts. for 4 ridges, break off yarn, slip these 20 sts. on separate needle, k. the next 20 sts. for 4 ridges, break off yarn, slip these 20 sts. to the first 20 sts., k. the next 40 sts. for 4 ridges, break off yarn, slip these to the other sts., k. the next 20 sts. for 4 ridges, break off yarn, slip sts. on to the other needle, then k. the last 20 sts. for 4 ridges, having 4 spaces, slip all sts. on one needle. K. in ridges for 8 inches, decrease 1 st. at each end of needle every 8th row for 10 times, having 100 sts. on needle. Cast on 90 sts. for sleeve, k. across back, cast on 90 sts. for other sleeve, k. 3 inches. On separate needle k. 95 sts., bind off 90 sts. on back for yoke, on other 95 sts. k. 6 inches, cast on 20 sts. for front yoke, increase 1 st. every other row for 10 times towards center front, then increase 1 st. every row for 10 times, bind off 90 sts. for sleeve, having 45 sts. on needle. Cast on 10 sts. for front yoke, k. other side of sleeve and front to correspond, slip the 45 sts. to the 55 sts., having 100 sts. on needle, increase 1 st. at each end of needle every 8th row for 10 times until there are 120 sts. on needle, k. side seam same length as back, then k. the four spaces for belt same way as on back, k. 8 inches. On separate needle k. 50 sts., bind off 20 sts. for center front, and on other 50 sts. k. down point, decrease 1 st. every row at front side for 10 times, then decrease 1 st. every other row until there are 3 sts. left, bind off. K. other point to correspond. Sew side seam together, leaving 8 inches open for lacing.

Yoke with blue. Cast on 20 sts., k. 5 ridges.

Next Row—K. 2 sts., * throw thread over needle, k. 2 sts. together, repeat from * to end of row, increasing 1 st. at shoulder seam every 8th row, k. 5 ridges, repeat the openwork, k. 5 ridges, repeat these stripes until there are 4 of each up to neck, continue this pattern throughout yoke, at lower edge of yoke, having 3 inches straight from start, increase 1 st. every other row until there are 32 sts. on needle, bind off the first 10 sts. at neck of shoulder, then decrease 1 st. every other row and increase 1 st. every other row at lower edge, having 22 sts. on needle, continue to increase and decrease until you have 2 inches, then k. 3 inches straight, decrease 1 st. every other row at lower edge, at neck increase 1 st. every other row, continue to k. this way until you have 2 inches. Cast on 10 sts. at neck of shoulder, having 32 sts. on needle, keep on decreasing at lower edge until you have 25 sts. on needle, also decrease at shoulder seam 1 st. every 8th row until there are 20 sts. left, bind off loosely, having 4 stripes of each for shoulder.

Back Yoke—With blue cast on 20 sts., k. 5 ridges, k. openwork same as front, having 4 stripes of each, increasing at shoulder seam every 8th row until there are 26 sts. on needle, decrease 1 st. at neck every other row for 6 times, having 20 sts. on needle, k. straight for 7 inches, increase 1 st. every other row at neck until there are 26 sts. on needle, then decrease 1 st. every 8th row at shoulder seam until there are 20 sts. left, having 4 stripes of each, bind off loosely, keep lower edge of back yoke straight.

Cuffs—With steel needles pick up 65 sts. on sleeve, k. 2, p. 2, for 2 inches, with ivory needle and blue k. 12 ridges. Next row—K. 2 sts. * throw yarn over needle, k. 2 sts. together, repeat from * to end of row, k. 3 ridges, k. openwork, k. 3 ridges, bind off loosely.

Belt—With blue cast on 8 sts., k. in ridges for 30 inches, draw through spaces.

With crochet hook and blue ch. 36 inches for lacing at side of sweater.

With crochet hook start at lowest point, crochet 1 s. c., * ch. 3, skip 1 st., 1 s. c. in next st., repeat from * at both sides of point for lacing.

Tassel—With blue cut 30 threads 5 inches long, double over and tie firm, make 6. With red and crochet hook ch. 3, skip 1 st., 6 s. c. in next st.

Next Row—2 s. c. in every st., 4 rows 1 s. c. in every st. Next row—* 1 s. c., skip 1 st., 1 s. c., skip 1 st., repeat from * all around. Fasten tassel into this heading. Sew 2 tassels on belt and 2 at each lacing. Sew 4 small bone buttons to each shoulder, use openwork for buttonholes. Crochet 1 row s. c. around neck of yoke.

Utopia Red Cross Sweater No. 824

Sizes 36–38

MATERIALS

7 skeins Cream White Utopia Shetland Floss. 1 thread Scarlet Utopia Shetland Floss. 1 pair of Ivory Knitting Needles, No. 6. 2 Steel Knitting Needles. 1 Crochet Hook, No. 2.

DIRECTIONS

Back—Cast on 110 sts., k. 1 row.

Second Row—K. 6, p. 2, k. 6, p. 2, repeat to end of row, ending row k. 6.

Third Row—P. 6, k. 2, p. 6, k. 2, repeat to end of row, ending row p. 6.

Repeat these 2 rows alternately until there are 11 rows; this makes 1 block; k. 1 row to form ridge on right side, start next block.

First Row—K. 2, p. 2, k. 6, p. 2, repeat to end of row, ending row k. 2.

Second Row—P. 2, k. 2, p. 6, k. 2, repeat to end of row, ending row p. 2.

Repeat these 2 rows alternately until there are 11 rows, k. 1 row to form ridge, continue with this pattern throughout sweater, k. 7 blocks; this is waistline.

With steel needles k. 2, p. 2, k. 2, p. 2, repeat to end of row, ending row k. 2.

Second Row—P. 2, k. 2, p. 2, k. 2, repeat to end of row, ending row p. 2.

Repeat these 2 rows alternately until there are 3 inches. K. pattern for 5 blocks above waistline. Cast on 90 sts. for sleeve, k. 1 row, cast on 90 sts. for other sleeve, k. same pattern until sleeve measures 6 inches or 10 blocks from waistline. On separate needle k. 130 sts., bind off 30 sts. for back of neck and on other side 130 sts., k. 6 rows, increase 1 st. every other row towards neck until 15 sts. are added, k. pattern until sleeve measures 12 inches or 9 blocks, bind off 90 sts. for sleeve, having 55 sts. on needle. Cast on 10 sts., make buttonhole in second ridge and 12 ridges apart another buttonhole until there are 8 buttonholes, continue same pattern for 5 blocks to waistline, including belt, k. 7 more blocks same length as back, bind off, k. other front to correspond.