Chapter I: Part 1

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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.

_The American Thread Company_
=90 Park Avenue, New York, N. Y. 10016=

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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.

=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.