Chapter II: Part 2

Change to No. 3 needles and work as follows: =1st ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, repeat from * 5 times ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =2nd ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17, repeat from * 5 times ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =3rd and 4th ROWS=: Repeat 1st and 2nd rows. =5th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =6th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), ** sl next 4 sts on d p n and hold in =BACK= of work, K 4, K 4 from d p n (Back Cable Twist), P 8, in next st * K 1, P 1, repeat from * twice, K 1 (7 sts in 1 st; beg of popcorn), work a back cable twist, P 17, repeat from ** twice ending with back cable twist, P 2 (6, 10). =7th ROW=: K 2, (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 8, P next 7 sts tog to complete popcorn, K 8, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =8th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 8, K 1, P 8, K 8, P 17, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =9th ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 8, P 1, K 8, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =10th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 5, work a popcorn in next st (same as 6th row), P 2, K 1, P 2, popcorn in next st, P 5, K 8, P 17, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =11th ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 5, complete popcorn same as 7th row, K 2, P 1, K 2, complete popcorn, K 5, repeat from * ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =12th ROW=: P 2,* K 8, P 6, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 6, K 8, P 17, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =13th ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 6, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 6, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =14th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 7, K 3, P 7, K 8, P 17, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =15th ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 7, P 3, K 7, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =16th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * sl next 4 sts on d p n and hold in =FRONT= of work, K 4, K 4 from d p n (front cable twist), P 8, K 1, P 8, work a front cable twist, P 17, repeat from * twice ending with front cable twist, P 2 (6, 10). =17th ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 8, P 1, K 8, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =18th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17, K 8, P 8, work a popcorn in next st, P 8, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =19th ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 8, complete popcorn st, K 8, P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =20th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17, K 8, P 8, K 1, P 8, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =21st ROW=: K 2 (6, 10),* P 8, K 8, P 1, K 8, P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =22nd ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * work a =BACK= cable twist, P 17, back cable twist, P 5, popcorn in next st, P 2, K 1, P 2, popcorn in next st, P 5, repeat from * twice ending with Back cable twist, P 2 (6, 10). =23rd ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 5, complete popcorn, K 2, P 1, K 2, complete popcorn, K 5, P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =24th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17, K 8, P 6, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 6, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =25th ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 6, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 6, P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =26th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17, K 8, P 7, K 3, P 7, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =27th ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 7, P 3, K 7, P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =28th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17, K 8, P 8, K 1, P 8, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =29th ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 8, P 1, K 8, P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =30th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 8, work popcorn, P 8, K 8, P 17, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). =31st ROW=: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 8, complete popcorn, K 8, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =32nd ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), * front cable twist, P 8, K 1, P 8, front cable twist, P 17, repeat from * twice ending with front cable twist, P 2 (6, 10). Continue in established pattern alternating BACK and FRONT CABLE TWISTS and starting each new popcorn group in next row following completion of popcorn always working new popcorn group in alternate stripes between cable stripes. Work until section measures 13 (14, 15) inches from hemline. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 12 (12, 12) sts at beg of each of next 2 rows, dec 1 st each end every other row 8 (8, 8) times. Work even on 122 (130, 138) sts until armholes measure 6½ (6¾, 7) inches ending on right side. =SHAPE NECK=: On next row work across 50 (52, 54) sts, attach another skein of yarn and bind off center 22 (26, 30) sts, work to end of row. Working both sides at same time bind off 4 sts at each neck edge 4 times. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: At each armhole edge bind off 12 sts twice and 10 (12, 14) sts once, cut yarn.

=LEFT FRONT=: On No. 1 needles cast on 87 (91, 95) sts. Work in stockinette st for 1 inch. P 1 row on knit side for hemline. Cast on 8 sts (all sizes) for facing, 95 (99, 103) sts. Change to No. 3 needles and work as follows: =1st ROW=: (Front Edge; wrong side of work), P 8, K 2, * P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). =2nd ROW=: (Right Side): P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17, repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2, K 8. =3rd and 4th ROWS=: Repeat 1st and 2nd rows. =5th ROW=: Repeat 1st row. =6th ROW=: P 2 (6, 10), ** sl next 4 sts on d p n and hold in BACK of work, K 4, K 4 from d p n (back cable twist), P 8, work a popcorn, P 8 **, work a back cable twist, P 17, repeat between ** once ending with back cable twist, P 2, K 8. Work in pattern as established and to correspond to Back Section until front measures same as Back to armholes. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Bind off 12 sts (all sizes). Dec 1 st at same edge every other row 8 times. Work even on 75 (79, 83) sts until armhole measures 5 inches (all sizes) ending at front edge. =SHAPE NECK=: Work across 1st 18 border sts place a marker, dec 1 st, work to end of row. Continue in established pattern dec 1 st before or after marker in each row (to dec: P 2 tog before marker on right side, K 2 tog after marker on wrong side), 52 (54, 56) sts. =SHAPE SHOULDER=. Bind off 12 (12, 12) sts twice and 10 (12, 14) sts once at armhole edge. Work remaining 18 border sts in cable pattern until piece is long enough to reach center of back, place sts on holder.

=RIGHT FRONT=: Work to correspond to Left Front reversing all shaping and pattern.

=SLEEVES=: On No. 1 needles cast on 87 (93, 99) sts. Work hem as for Back and Fronts. Change to No. 3 needles and work as follows: =1st ROW=: (Wrong side): K 2 (5, 8), * P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (5, 8). Work in pattern as established starting popcorn group on 1st and 3rd stripes between cables and alternating popcorn groups thereafter inc 1 st each end every ¾ inch 15 (14, 14) times, working inc sts into established pattern on sizes 14 and 16 only. Work ever on 117 (121, 127) sts until sleeve measures 13 (13½, 14) inches above hemline. =SHAPE CAP=: Bind off 12 (12, 12) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each end every other row for 4½ (4¾, 5) inches. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 6 rows. Bind off remaining sts.

=FINISHING=: Block sections. Weave side, shoulder, sleeve and neck facing seams. Turn facings and sleeve hems and sew in place. Work 1 row of s c around all edges.

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BUBBLE V NECK SWEATER

=Sizes: Small, Medium, Large=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” DE LUXE FINGERING YARN=
12 (13, 14) skeins Coral

1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 4 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

Steel Crochet Hook Size 1

=GAUGE=: 8 sts = 1 inch

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

=BACK=: Cast on 3 sts (all sizes). =1st ROW=: P across row. =2nd ROW=: Place a marker before and after center st, K across row inc 1 st at each end (5 sts). =3rd ROW=: P across inc 1 st at each end and inc 1 st each side of center st (to inc at center: P the parallel yarn on each side of center st). =4th ROW=: K across row inc at beg and end (11 sts). =5th ROW=: P across row inc at beg and end and at each side of center st (15 sts). =6th ROW=: =START PATTERN=: Inc in 1st st, K 2, P 1, K 7, P 1, K 2, inc in last st (17 sts). =7th ROW=: Inc in 1st st, P 3, K 1, P 3, inc 1 st, P center st, inc 1 st, P 3, K 1, P 3, inc in last st (21 sts). =8th ROW=: Inc, K 4, P 1, K 9, P 1, K 4, inc (23 sts). =Note=: Continue in established pattern always inc 2 sts in each K row (1 st at each end) and 4 sts in each P row (1 st at each end and 1 st each side of center st). These inc are to be worked every row throughout. =9th ROW=: P across working a puff st in each K st (puff st: K 1, Y O, K 1, Y O, K 1 in same st (35 sts). =10th ROW=: K across all sts including Y O sts (37 sts). =11th ROW=: P across (41 sts). =12th ROW=: K across (43 sts). =13th ROW=: P inc in 1st st, P 9, P 5 puff sts tog, P 6, inc, slip marker, P center st, slip marker, inc, P 6, P 5 puff sts tog, P 9, inc in last st. (39 sts). =14th ROW=: Inc in 1st st, K 6, P 1, K 7, P 1, K 7, P 1, K 7, P 1, K 6, inc in last st (41 sts; 2 puff patterns on each side of center st alternating new puffs between previous puffs). =15th ROW=: P across continuing in established puff pattern (45 sts). =16th ROW=: K across in established pattern (47 sts). =17th ROW=: P across in pattern (51 sts). =18th ROW=: K across in pattern (53 sts). =19th ROW=: P across row in pattern working a puff st in K sts same as 9th row (4 puffs; 73 sts). =20th ROW=: K across in pattern (75 sts). =21st ROW=: P across in pattern (79 sts). =22nd ROW=: K across in pattern (81 sts). =23rd ROW=: P across in pattern working P 5 puff sts tog (69 sts). =24th ROW=: Inc, K 4, * P 1, K 7, repeat from * to center, then work other side to correspond having 4 puff sts on each side of center st (71 sts). 25th ROW: P across in pattern (75 sts). =26th ROW=: K across in pattern (77 sts). =27th ROW=: P across in pattern (81 sts). =28th ROW=: K across in pattern (83 sts). =29th ROW=: P across in pattern (87 sts). =30th ROW=: K across in pattern (89 sts). =31st ROW=: P across working puff st in each K st (125 sts). =32nd ROW=: K across in pattern (127 sts). =33rd ROW=: P across in pattern (131 sts). =34th ROW=: K across in pattern (133 sts). =35th ROW=: P across working 5 puff sts tog 4 times each side of center st (105 sts). =36th ROW=: Repeat same as 24th row, now having 6 P sts for 6 puff sts at each side of center (107 sts). =NEXT 6 ROWS=: Work in established pattern (P 1 row, K 1 row), 125 sts at end of last row. =43rd ROW=: P across working puff sts in K sts (177 sts). =NEXT 3 ROWS=: Work in established pattern. (K 1 row, P 1 row, K 1 row (185 sts). =47th ROW=: Work in same manner as 35th row (141 sts). =NEXT ROW=: =Small size only=. Discontinue all inc at beg and end of rows but continue inc each side of center st and working remainder of rows in established pattern. On following K rows start each row with K 1, K 2 tog, work to within 3 sts, K 2 tog, K 1. =MEDIUM AND LARGE SIZES=: Continue in established pattern alternating new puff patterns between previous puff patterns until there are (149, 157) sts on needle, then discontinue inc at side edge (see small size only). Work even until section measures 8 inches. =NEXT ROW=: =NECK SHAPING=: Work across row in pattern to center st, there will be 69 (73, 77) sts, bind off center st. Attach another skein of yarn and work across other side to correspond. Working both sides at same time continue in pattern dec 1 st at each side seam every K row but working even at neck edge for 2 more puff rows ending with a completed puff st row (11 rows of puffs to underarm). =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 8 sts (all sizes) at armhole side, then dec 1 st every row at armhole edge until there are 38 (42, 46) sts. Work in pattern dec every other row at armhole edge until 32 (36, 40) sts remain. For Medium and Large sizes only work 4 rows even. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: At neck edge bind off 2 sts (all sizes) at beg of rows and continue to dec 1 st at side edge every other row until all sts are worked off.

=FRONT=: Work same as back.

=SLEEVES=: Work in pattern same as Front and Back until there are 103 (109, 115) sts on needle. Work in pattern as established only to the required amount of sts for each size, then inc only on P row on each side of center st and K 2 tog on each side of 1st and last 3 sts on each K row. Work until there are 10 complete puff rows or desired length to shoulder. (This is a bias sleeve and there will be no shaping.) Discontinue puff pattern. Bind off loosely.

=FINISHING=: Pin all pieces to size on heavy turkish towel and steam lightly taking care not to flatten puffs. Weave shoulder and side seams. Sew seams of sleeves and sew in place. =SLEEVE EDGES=: With right side facing starting at seam work 70 (80, 90) s c all around sleeve, join, ch 4, turn. =2nd ROW=: * Skip 1 s c, 1 d c in next s c, ch 1, repeat from * across row, join [35 (40, 45) meshes], cut yarn. Work other sleeve to correspond. =LOWER EDGE=: Start at seam work 90 (100, 110) s c across each section; 180 (200, 220) s c. =NEXT ROW=: Same as 2nd row of sleeves having 90 (100, 110) meshes. =NECK EDGE=: Work a row of s c all around working 1 s c in every row working loose enough to keep work flat, ch 5, turn. =NEXT ROW=: * Skip 3 s c, d c in next s c, ch 2, repeat from * all around, join; 48 (50, 50) meshes, cut yarn.

=POMPONS=: Work 88 (98, 106). Wind yarn 40 times over the back of a chair, tie at 1¼ inch intervals, cut between ties, trim slightly. Attach a double strand of yarn in mesh, ch 4, join a pompon, ch 4, skip 1 mesh, sl st in next mesh, ch 7, join a pompon, ch 7, skip 2 meshes, sl st in next mesh, continue all around lower edge and sleeve edges until all pompons are joined. Finish neck edge with pompons attaching 1 pompon to every other mesh.

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smart quickie—only 3 stitches to the inch

DOUBLE BREASTED COCOA JACKET

=Sizes: 10, 12, 14=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” BULKY YARN=
11 (12, 13) skeins Cocoa

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

1 Double Pointed Needle
Plastic Crochet Hook Size J
6—1 inch Bone Rings

=GAUGE=: 3 sts = 1 inch

Directions are given for size 10. Changes for sizes 12 and 14 are given in parentheses.

=MEASUREMENTS=: Sizes 10 12 14
Width across back at underarm 18″ 19″ 20″
Width across fronts, at underarm 12″ 14″ 15″

=BACK=: Cast on 57 (61, 65) sts, work 4 rows in K 1, P 1 ribbing. =NEXT ROW=: K across row for hemline. =START PATTERN=: =1st ROW=: K 3, * sl 1, K 3, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with sl 1, K 1. =2nd ROW=: P 1, sl 1, P 3, * sl 1, P 3, repeat from * across row. =3rd ROW=: * K 1, place next 2 sts on d p n and hold in back of work, K the sl st, K 2 sts from d p n, repeat from * across row ending with K 1. =4th ROW=: P across row, Repeat these 4 rows until back measures 13 (13½, 14) inches from hemline. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Keeping pattern uniform bind off 3 (4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row twice. Work even in pattern until armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 5 (5, 5) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then bind off 4 (5, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows, bind off remaining 19 (19, 21) sts.

=LEFT FRONT=: Cast on 41 (45, 49) sts and work same as back to underarm. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: Work same as back. Work even until armhole measures 4½ (5, 5½) inches ending with 3rd pattern row. =SHAPE NECK=: P across 5 sts, bind off 10 (12, 14) sts, P across remaining sts. =NEXT ROW=: Work in pattern across row dec 1 st before and after bound off sts, tie in another skein to work end sts. =NEXT ROW=: Working both sides at same time work even in pattern. Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times, cut yarn and fasten st on shaped side. Continue to work opposite side dec 1 st every other row until 14 (15, 15) sts remain. Work even until armhole measures same as back, bind off shoulder same as back. Mark position for 3 evenly spaced sets of buttonholes having 1st set 3 inches from hemline and last set ½ inch from neck shaping.

=RIGHT FRONT=: Work same as left front working buttonholes to correspond to markers and reversing all shapings. =BUTTONHOLES=: Work across 1st 3 sts, bind off next 3 sts, work across next 11 (13, 15) sts, bind off next 3 sts, work across remaining sts. =NEXT ROW=: Cast on 3 sts over bound off sts.

=SLEEVES=: Cast on 25 (29, 29) sts. Work 4 rows in K 1, P 1 ribbing. =NEXT ROW=: K across row for hemline. Work in pattern inc 1 st at beg and end of every 8th (9th, 9th) row until there are 43 (45, 47) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 16½ (17, 17½) inches or desired length from hemline.

=SHAPE CAP=: Bind off 3 (4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row until 19 (21, 21) sts remain, bind off remaining sts.

=FINISHING=: Block each section slightly to measurements. Sew shoulder, side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. Turn all hemlines under and tack in position. With right side of work facing, attach yarn in point of right front neck edge and work 55 (59, 63) s c around neck to Opposite point, out yarn. Attach yarn at front neck edge and work a row of sl sts around both fronts and lower edge. Attach yarn in sleeve seam and work a row of sl sts around sleeve edge.

=COLLAR=: With wrong side of s c row toward you, attach yarn in next s c to center of left front, 1 s c, 1 d c in same space, * skip 1 s c, 1 s c, 1 d c in next s c, repeat from * across row to within 1 s c of center of right front, ending with 1 s c in next st, ch 1, turn. =NEXT ROW=: 1 s c, 1 d c in s c, * 1 s c, 1 d c in next s c, repeat from * across row ending with 1 s c in last s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat the last row 3 times, cut yarn. Attach yarn on side of collar at left neck edge, work a sl st in each st all around collar edge, cut yarn. =BUTTONS=: Work 14 s c over bone ring, join, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Thread yarn into a blunt needle and pull through sts pulling sts to center of ring, fasten sts and sew buttons in position. Finish buttonholes.

CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS

ch Chain
s c Single Crochet
s d c Short Double Crochet
d c Double Crochet
tr c Treble Crochet
d tr c Double Treble Crochet
tr tr c Treble Treble Crochet
sl st Slip Stitch
st Stitch
sts Stitches

*(Asterisk) Indicates that the instructions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times plus the original.

**Are used in the same way.

KNIT ABBREVIATIONS

K Knit
P Purl
St Stitch
YO Yarn Over
Dec Decrease
Inc Increase
Tog Together
Rem Remainder
P.s.s.o. Pass slip st over
d p n Double pointed needle
K-O Do not work st, row or round

Crocheted White Skirt

_illustrated on page 5_

=Sizes: Small, Medium, Large=

Materials Required:

=AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” DELUXE FINGERING YARN=
9 (10, 11) skeins White

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

1—7 inch ConMar “No Snag” Zipper
1½ yds. lining material
1 yd. Grosgrain ribbon

GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch

=FRONT=: Ch 120 (126, 132), s c in 2nd st from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of ch, s c in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1 to turn all rows. =NEXT ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * ch 1, s c in next s c (pattern), repeat from * across row. Repeat the last row for pattern. Work even until skirt measures 19 inches from beg or 7 inches less than desired length allowing 2 inches for hem. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 pattern at beg and end of row (to dec 1 pattern at beg of row: insert hook in 1st s c, pull yarn through, insert hook in next s c, pull yarn through, Y O hook and pull through all loops; to dec at end of row: work to within last 2 s c and dec in same manner). Then working in pattern dec 1 pattern at beg and end of every 5th row 8 more times. Then work even in pattern until work measures 27 inches from beg, cut yarn.

=BACK=: Work same as front.

=FINISHING=: Block and steam sections. Cut lining in shape of skirt allowing for seams and hem. Sew side seam, sew other side seam to within 3 inches of waistband. Sew zipper in place. Turn hem under and sew in place. Attach lining. Finish waistband with grosgrain ribbon.

AMERICAN THREAD CO. STAR BOOK No. 189 =29¢=

Fashion Parade
KNIT AND CROCHET FOR HIM AND HER

Transcriber’s Notes

pg 14 Removed extra ) from: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” BULKY
YARN 13 (14, 15))
pg 14 Added space between P and 1 in: repeat from * across row
ending with P1
pg 16 Changed work 4 rows in stockinete to: stockinette
pg 33 Changed d p n Douple pointed needle to: Double