Chapter IV: Part 4

On right side, every 5th stitch on every row is always purled. These 4 rows form your design. Continue pattern.

Decrease 1 stitch on each side every 10th row, 8 times; then you have 20 designs to armhole. Bind off 7 stitches on each side for armhole and make 8 more designs. Now divide the stitches on your needle in three parts. 12 stitches on each side are for the shoulders. Work 1 design on each of them and bind off; bind off the stitches for the neck.

For right side front cast on needle 66 stitches. Knit plain 15 rows for border. On next row, right side of garment, knit plain 8 stitches. These stitches are for the border and to be knit plain on every row. Then start your design with * purl 3, knit 2 and repeat from *.

Work 2 designs and bind off 3 stitches on the side. (Here you start sewing the back and front together and let the back lap over those 3 stitches.) Decrease on side same as on side of back, having 21 designs to armhole. When you have 6 designs from border make an opening for pocket. Work 17 stitches from border, put the next 17 stitches on extra needle and bind off. Replace them with 17 new stitches and work to end of row. Continue pattern until you have 21 designs. Bind off for armhole on wrong side of front piece, first 8 stitches, next turn 6 stitches; repeat knitting until you have 27½ designs from border.

On right side of garment bind off 14 stitches for neck. Next turn 6 stitches, then bind off 3 stitches and 3 turns more. Bind off for shoulder.

Make left front to correspond.

=CUFFS:= Cast on steel needle 34 stitches. Knit plain forward and back for 28 rows.

=Next row you start sleeve:= Knit plain, use bone needles and increase 1 every third stitch.

2nd row, right side of sleeve, start your design and increase 1 stitch on each side every 9th row 7 times.

Make 18 designs for length of sleeve to armhole. Bind off 2 stitches at the start of every row until you have 10 stitches left, then bind off the rest.

=COLLAR:= Cast on steel needle 8 stitches.

=1st row:= * Knit 1, purl 1 and repeat from *.

=2nd row:= * Knit 1 on top of purled stitch and purl 1 on top of knitted stitch and repeat from *. Add 7 stitches on 2nd row, turn and repeat same pattern.

At end of 4th row add 7 more stitches, in all 22 on needle. Knit the length of 11 inches and finish off end same as on start. Sew collar on, 12 stitches from front edge.

=Crocheted Belt:= Length 9½ inches. Make 10 rows in the single crochet, take up double stitch and finish off the belt all around with a row of single crochet in twisted silk. Put belt on back 4 inches below armhole and sew it on with 4 buttons.

=Cover for Pocket:= Pick up above the opening 21 stitches, repeat design in center and work narrow border around it. Make a pocket of satin and sew it on on wrong side. Sew up and finish your garment all around with a row of single crochet in twisted silk. On right side front make another row with 3 loops (chain of 8 stitches) for the buttons. Also on collar work 2 rows, the 1st row with yarn. Put hook and eye on collar.

=Crocheted Buttons:= Make a round piece, 2 inches in diameter, with single crochet in twisted silk. Start with 6 stitches in one chain.

=Next row:= Take up in double stitch and increase 1 in every other stitch.

=3rd row:= Same as 2nd.

=4th row:= Increase 1 in every 3rd stitch and the next rows in every 4th stitch. Now cover the button mold, having the wrong side out.

Using these instructions for size 1—

For back: Cast on 70 stitches. 17 designs to armhole, 25 designs to neck.

For front: Cast on 58 stitches. 17 designs to armhole, 24 designs to neck.

21 designs to top of sleeve.

15 designs to armhole.

53 stitches for width of sleeve.

Length of collar, 11¼ inches.

Length of belt 8¼ inches

Pocket 5 designs from border.

Child’s Knitted Coat

With Round Collar

Size 6 to 8 years

For details see First Stitches, pages 12–16

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT German Knitting Worsted, 3 skeins white
SUNLIGHT Four-fold Germantown, 2 skeins pink
1 pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 3
5 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 10
1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 7
3 Pearl Buttons, 1 inch

INSTRUCTIONS

This jacket is knitted in a pretty stitch with white yarn. The collar and the cuffs are made in pink.

Begin at bottom of right side front and cast on 78 stitches. Knit plain forward and back. 2 rows make 1 rib. Knit 7 ribs for border.

Start the design: =1st row= (on right side): Knit plain to within 18 stitches, turn.

=2nd row:= Slip 1st stitch, * knit plain 7 stitches, purl 3 stitches and repeat from *; at end of row knit plain 9 stitches, turn.

=3rd row:= Slip 1st stitch, knit 6 (these 7 stitches on front edge are for border and should always be knitted plain on both sides), purl 2, * knit 3, purl 7 and repeat from * to within 8 stitches, knitting last stitch, turn.

=4th row:= Same as 2nd row.

=5th row:= Knit plain to end of row.

=6th row:= Slip 1st stitch, * purl 3, knit 7 and repeat from *.

=7th row:= Slip 1st stitch, knit 6, * purl 7, knit 3 and repeat from * to end of row, purling last stitch.

=8th row:= Same as 6th row.

These 8 rows make 1 design.

=9th row:= Plain, same as 1st row of the design.

The shortening of the first 4 rows of the design will make the garment even at bottom.

Start decreasing in the side of front part: Decrease 1 stitch every 5th row, 21 times.

Make 1 design to =armhole=. Length, 14½ designs in front. Bind off 10 stitches for armhole (47 stitches across). Make 4 designs to neck. Bind off 12 stitches at neck; then bind off at neck 4 stitches each time for the next 5 turnings. Make 2 rows and bind off the remaining 15 stitches for shoulder.

Make the other front part to correspond.

=Back:= Cast on 89 stitches. Make 7 ribs for border. Shorten the length in each side of back same as on front part.

=1st row:= Knit plain to within 15 stitches, turn.

=2nd row:= Slip 1st stitch, * knit 7, purl 3 and repeat from * to within 15 stitches, purling last stitch, turn.

=3rd row:= Slip 1st stitch, * purl 7, knit 3 and repeat from * to within 10 stitches, ending with purl 3, turn.

=4th row:= Slip 1st stitch, knit 2, * purl 3, knit 7 and repeat from * to within 10 stitches, ending with knit 3, turn.

=5th row:= Knit plain to end of row, turn.

=6th row:= Slip 1st stitch, * knit 7, purl 3 and repeat from * to end of row, purling last stitch, turn.

=7th row:= Slip 1st stitch, * purl 7, knit 3 and repeat from *, ending row with knit 1, turn.

=8th row:= Same as 6th row.

=9th row:= Plain, same as 1st row of the design.

Start decreasing on back: Decrease 1 stitch on each side of back every 7th row, 15 times.

Repeat the designs for the length of 14½ designs from center of back to armhole.

Bind off 6 stitches on each side of back for armhole (47 stitches across). Make 4 designs to shoulder. Bind off on shoulder 5 stitches each time for the next 3 turnings (same on other shoulder). Bind off the remaining 17 stitches for neck.

=Sleeve:= Start on the cuff and cast on with steel needles 40 stitches. Knit plain forward and back. Make 18 ribs for cuff. Change to bone needles and start the design:

=1st row (on right side):= Knit plain and increase 3 stitches on the row (43).

Start next row with slip 1st stitch, knit 4; then purl 3, knit 7 and repeat the design as before.

Make 2½ designs.

=Start increasing on sleeve:= Increase 1 stitch on each side of sleeve every 4th row, 14 times.

Make 1 design (10 designs from cuff and 71 stitches across).

Bind off 6 stitches on each side of sleeve, then bind off 2 stitches at start of every row, 10 times on each side of sleeve. Bind off the remaining 19 stitches.

=Collar=. Cast on with steel needles 218 stitches, dividing the number of stitches on 3 or 4 needles. Knit plain forward and back. Make 4 ribs.

=Start decreasing= on next row: Knit 14 stitches, * decrease 1 stitch, knit 10 stitches and repeat from * to end of row (17 decreased).

Repeat this decreasing of 17 stitches every 10th row (5th rib) 6 more times (start with 1 stitch less before decreasing at every row you decrease). Make 2 ribs. Next row: Knit 8 stitches, decrease 1 stitch and repeat this to end of row. Make 1 rib and bind off the remaining 90 stitches.

Sew garment together. Put seam of sleeve to front part, 1 inch from seam in the side. Hold the sleeve a little full around shoulder seam. Turn up cuff. Sew collar on, leaving 11 stitches from front edge on each side. Finish off front edges with 1 row in the single crochet, making 1 stitch for each rib.

Buttonhole 3 loops for the buttons on edge of right side front. Make 1st loop 2½ inches from neck, then put the other loops 4½ inches apart.

Sew buttons on about 4½ inches from edge, having small buttons on wrong side. Put hook and eye on at neck where ends of collar meet and fasten the corner of front part at neck with snaps.

Child’s Alliance Mittens

For detail see First Stitches, Knitting, pages 12–16

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Alliance Knitting Yarn, 1 skein
3 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 13

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 40 stitches. Work forward and back. Knit 2 and purl 2 for the length of 3½ inches. Knit plain 4 rows (2 ribs).

Start increasing for thumb: Knit 19 stitches, increase 1, knit 2, increase 1, knit 19.

=To increase:= Put the same stitch that you knitted last stitch from on left hand needle and knit a stitch from the back. Repeat increasing of 2 stitches every rib, 6 times more, always having the 2 additional stitches between the 2 increasing places. Knit 1 rib.

Take the 16 stitches for thumb on separate needle and knit 7 ribs, then decrease every other stitch until finished.

=To decrease:= Knit 2 stitches together as 1. Sew thumb together.

Now continue knitting with the 38 stitches and make 14 ribs. Decrease 2 stitches on each side of mitten. Knit 1 rib.

Repeat decreasing of 4 stitches for every row until finished. Sew mitten together.

Child’s Mittens

For detail see knitting plain, page 12

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony Yarn—2 skeins
3 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 15

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on needle 47 stitches.

=1st row:= Knit plain.

=2nd row:= Slip 1, knit 1, then slip 1st stitch over knitted one (that decreases 1 stitch); knit 3, * yarn over needle knit 1, yarn over needle knit 3, knit 3 stitches together as 1 stitch, knit 3 and repeat from * to end of row.

=3rd row:= Purl the stitches and purl yarn over needle as 1 stitch. Repeat the 2 last rows until you are 1½ inches from the points. Knit plain back and forth 6 rows or 3 ribs.

=7th row:= * Knit 1 stitch, knit the 2 next stitches together as 1, put yarn over needle and repeat from *.

=Next row:= Knit yarn over needle as 1 stitch. These 2 rows make the holes for the cord. Knit plain 7 ribs. On next row decrease 11 stitches: Knit every 4th and 5th stitch together—then you have 36 stitches on needle. Knit 2 and purl 2 for 12 rows.

Next row increase 6 stitches, 1 in every 6th stitch. Knit 4 ribs, then start increasing for thumb.

=1st row:= Knit 20 stitches, increase 1, knit 2, increase 1, knit 20 stitches. Repeat 1st row every 4th row, 7 times more, always having 20 stitches on each side of increasing.

Now you have 18 stitches for thumb; put them on separate needle and knit 12 ribs.

Decrease every other stitch on 1st row, then decrease every stitch until there are 6 left. Draw the stitches together and fasten.

Sew thumb together, leaving 1 rib at base. Pick up 4 stitches at base of thumb, and add them to the other 40 stitches, then knit 22 ribs.

=Next row:= Decrease 1 stitch on each end of needle and 2 stitches in the middle. Repeat this decreasing 2 times more on every 4th row; then on every other row, until there are 12 stitches left.

Bind off closely and sew together. Also sew both sides together.

Make a chain with the yarn double 16 inches long. Pull it through the holes above border and tie.

Put a small tassel on each end of cord.

=Tassel:= Wind the yarn over 2 fingers 5 times; tie a linen thread around hank in middle and fasten to end of cord. Pull the loops down and wind the yarn around a few times ¼ inch from cord. Cut even at bottom.

Child’s Slippers

For detail see Slipper Stitch, page 18

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown
1 skein white
1 skein black
1 skein colored
1 steel Crochet Hook, No. 7, Style 2
2 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 12
1 pair of Soles, No. 8
¾ yard Ribbon, 1 inch wide
½ yard Elastic

INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for pink, white and black._)

These slippers are crocheted in pink. The Turnover is knitted in white, with little black dots and a white ribbon bow is tied at the instep.

Begin at the toe and make a chain of 12 stitches.

=1st row:= Make 5 single crochet, 1 in each stitch on the chain, then 3 single crochet in the next stitch. Make 5 single crochet, 1 chain and turn.

=2nd row:= Plain (or 1 single crochet in each stitch on 1st row), always taking up in the back of the stitches; make 1 chain, turn.

Two rows make 1 rib. Make 10 ribs, increasing 2 stitches in center of each rib, like 1st rib.

Work 15 stitches on one side, turn and repeat forward and back for the length of 19½ ribs. Break off the yarn, thread a needle and sew end to front part, taking up in the back of the stitches on both parts.

=Turnover, in white:= Cast on 12 stitches. Knit plain forward and back for the length of 7 inches. Bind off and crochet the slip stitch on side and other end of strip.

Make little cross stitches in black alternately on the Turnover.

Sew top on to sole. Make 1 row in the double crochet on top of slipper and run the elastic through same row.

Sew Turnover to top of row.

Tie a bow at the instep.

The SUNLIGHT Tam o’Shanter

For details see First Stitches, page 10

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Golf Yarn, 1 skein
1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 5

INSTRUCTIONS

This cap is crocheted with golf yarn in the single crochet and trimmed with cord and tassels.

Begin in center of crown and make a chain of 2 stitches.

=1st row:= Make 8 single crochet in 1st stitch of the chain. Pull the yarn end tight and fasten.

=2nd row:= Work around, making 2 single crochet in every stitch on preceding row, always taking up in double stitch.

This row will start the 8 increasing points on top of crown.

To make the increase regular you must always increase in the last one of the 2 stitches at the increasing point.

=3rd row:= Make 1 single crochet in 1st stitch of the 1st increasing point on preceding row, then make 2 single crochet in last stitch of the 1st point. Repeat to end of row.

On this row you have 1 stitch between each increasing point. Fourth row, you will have 2 stitches between each increasing point; and so for every row there will be 1 more stitch added between the increasing points.

Repeat until you have 20 rows from start.

Make 8 rows plain, that is, make 1 single crochet in every stitch on preceding row.

Start 8 decreasing points on next row. Make 19 single crochet, skip next stitch (the 20th) and repeat to end of row, making the decreases above the increases.

Decrease in same order as you increased, for 12 more rows.

=BAND:= Repeat the single crochet, making 6 rows around.

=7th row:= * Make 5 single crochet, then make a double crochet (loose), taking up through double stitch in 5th row below, skip 1 stitch on preceding row and repeat from * to end of row.

Make 1 row in the slip stitch and that will finish the band.

=CORD:= Cut 6 threads of the yarn, each 2½ yards in length. Put them together and twist them same way as the yarn is twisted. Stretch a little, double the string and twist the opposite way.

=TASSEL:= Cut a piece of cardboard 5 inches long and wind the yarn around 18 times. Thread a needle with the yarn. Use yarn double. Put needle through finished end of cord and through yarn between yarn and cardboard. Tie hank and cord together, take out the cardboard, hide the knot in the yarn and make it smooth. Wind around a few times with yarn ½ inch below cord and fasten. Cut even at bottom.

Put cord through loops around band. Tie a couple of loops with the cord and fasten them to cap, making the tassel come a little below band. Finish off other end of cord with a tassel.

=Button:= Crochet a button and sew it on to center of crown. Make a chain of 2 stitches.

=1st row:= Make 6 single crochet in 1st stitch of the chain (work tighter).

=2nd row:= Make 2 single crochet in every stitch on 1st row.

=3rd row:= Make 2 single crochet in every other stitch.

=4th row:= Make 2 single crochet in every 3rd stitch on preceding row.

Make 5th row plain and skip every other stitch on 6th row.

Run a thread through edge, draw together a little, leaving a small opening in center.

Evening Coat

Size 36

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Shetland Floss
9 skeins white
4 skeins colored
Fairy Floss—8 skeins, white
1 pair Wooden Knitting Needles, No. 9
1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 4
7¾ yards Ribbon, 1½ inches wide

INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white and pink._)

This jacket, knitted in two kinds of white floss, has a knitted pink lining, which shows through the outer fancy stitch and adds to the garment a richness that could not be effected any other way.

Work with the yarn double, 1 thread of white Shetland Floss and 1 thread of white Fairy Floss.

Start at bottom of back and cast on 56 stitches (must always be even numbers).

=1st row:= Knit plain.

=2nd row:= Purl the stitches.

=3rd row:= Slip 1, knit 1, * knit 2 together and repeat from *. At end of row knit each one of the last 2 stitches separate.

=4th row:= Slip 1, knit 2, knit thread (knit with the right hand needle the thread in front between the 2 purled stitches on preceding row). * Knit 1, knit thread and repeat from *. At end of row knit thread, knit each one of the last 2 stitches separate. These 4 rows make 1 design.

=5th row:= Same as 1st row.

=6th row:= Same as 2nd row.

=7th row:= Slip 1, * knit 2 together and repeat from *. At end of row knit last stitch.

=8th row:= Slip 1, * knit 1, knit thread and repeat from *. At end of row knit thread, knit last stitch. Repeat these 8 rows for the work.

Be careful to start and end 3rd and 6th rows according to direction.

Knit 5 designs. Decrease 2 stitches at each end of needle (52 on needle). Knit 17 designs (22 from start). Add 56 stitches on each side of work for the sleeves. Make 3 designs. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of needle every 8th row, 3 times. Knit until you have 11 designs on the sleeves (158 stitches across).

Leave 68 stitches, for sleeve, on separate needle. Bind off 22 stitches for neck and continue knitting on the remaining 68 stitches for the other sleeve.

Make 3 designs for shoulder. Add 14 stitches in front. Make 2 designs. Increase 1 stitch at end of sleeve every 8th row, 3 times. At the same time increase 1 stitch in front every 4th row.

Repeat knitting until you have 9 designs from neck.

Leave 40 stitches at end of sleeve on the needle and knit 1 design with the remaining stitches. Knit 1 row across, then bind off 56 stitches for the sleeve.

Repeat the increasing in front until you have 42 stitches on needle. Continue knitting until you have 15 designs from sleeve.

Increase 2 stitches in the side of front part. Knit 7 designs (22 from sleeve) and bind off. Make the other side of garment to correspond.

=Lining:= Use 1 thread of the pink floss and cast on 50 stitches. Knit plain forward and back. 2 rows make 1 rib. Knit loosely and make 10 ribs. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of needle. Knit until you have the length of back, about 37 ribs. Add 50 stitches on each side of work for the sleeves. Knit 5 ribs. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of needle every 5th rib 3 times. Make 18 ribs from start of sleeves. Leave 60 stitches for sleeve on separate needle.

Bind off 22 stitches for neck and continue knitting on the remaining 60 stitches for the other sleeve. Knit 5 ribs for shoulder. Add 14 stitches in front. Knit 2 ribs. Increase 1 stitch at end of sleeve every 5th rib, 3 times. At the same time increase 1 stitch in front, every 2nd rib. Repeat knitting until you have 16 ribs from neck. Bind off 50 stitches for sleeve. Repeat the increasing in front until you have 40 stitches on needle. Knit 27 ribs from sleeve, increase 1 stitch on the side, then knit 10 ribs and bind off. Make the other side to correspond.

Sew up the garment and also the lining. Place the lining in the jacket and put the edges together with 1 row in the single crochet.

Make border in white all around.

=1st row:= Use Shetland Floss (1 thread) and make a loop on the hook. Put yarn over hook twice, take up 1 loop on the edge, yarn over, pull through 2 loops; yarn over hook, take up another loop in 3rd stitch from preceding loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops at a time and make a chain of 2 stitches. Make a double crochet in the 2 loops in center of stitch.

Make the next cross in the next stitch and repeat all around. Make 21 crosses around neck.

=2nd row:= Make a single crochet in a cross, * make a chain of 3 stitches and 6 double crochet in same space; make 2 single crochet in the next cross, then 1 chain and 1 single crochet in 2nd cross and repeat from * all around.

=3rd row:= With the Fairy Floss: * Start with a single crochet in the chain at top of shell, make a chain of 2 stitches and 1 single crochet in every stitch on the shell and repeat from * to end of row.

Make border around sleeves, the same. Make another row of shells around neck.

=1st row:= Make a chain of 3 stitches and a slip stitch in every 3rd stitch of the row in the single crochet.

Pull ribbon through loosely around garment; tie a bow on the sleeve and draw ribbon through at neck to tie.

Fasten the ribbon in a few places.

Woman’s Nightingale

For detail see First Stitches, Crocheting, pages 10–11

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Shetland Floss
10 skeins white
3 skeins colored
1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 4
4 yards Ribbon, 1½ inches wide

INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white and blue._)

This garment is crocheted in one piece. The sleeves are tied up from the sides and trimmed with ribbon, and ribbon is also pulled through around neck.

Begin at neck with white yarn and make a chain of 85 stitches.

=1st row:= Make 3 double crochet in 4th stitch from needle. Make another group of 3 double crochet in 3rd stitch on chain and repeat this until you have 6 groups of 3 double crochet. Now make 3 double crochet, 1 chain and 3 more double crochet all in 3rd stitch on chain. This will increase 1 group of 3 double crochet. Repeat with 6 groups as before, 1 double group, 6 groups, 1 double group and 6 more groups. End 1st row with 1 chain and 1 double crochet in same place as last group, turn.

=2nd row:= Make a chain of 3 stitches; make 1 group between the double crochet and 1st group on preceding row. Repeat making 1 group between each group on preceding row and always make 2 groups with 1 chain between in every double group (3 double groups on the row). End 2nd row with 1 group, 1 chain and 1 double crochet between last group and the chain of 3 stitches, turn.

Repeat 2nd row until you have 32 rows from start.

Border, 1st row in blue: Begin at neck and make a single crochet in 1st space on front side; make a chain of 3 stitches and 2 double crochet in same space, then make shells of 5 double crochet in every other space on edge along the front sides and at bottom of garment and make 1 single crochet in space between each shell. Make 9 double crochet in the corner shells. End 1st row with a half shell.

2nd row in white, on other side of work: Make shells of 5 double crochet in the single crochet on preceding row and make the single crochet between the shells in center of shell on preceding row.

Make a shell of 5 double crochet in center of large shell and put the single crochet in 3rd stitch on each side of large shell.

Repeat this increasing in corners when needed.

Repeat the 2nd row, alternating the blue until you have 6 rows in border.

Make last row in blue with a picot in center of each shell.

=Picot:= Make 3 double crochet (half of the shell), then make a chain of 3 stitches, a single crochet in the 2 loops below the chain and then 3 more double crochet to complete the shell.

Work 1 row in the single crochet around neck, making 2 stitches in each space.

Make another row for beading: * Make 1 double crochet, a chain of 3 stitches, 1 single crochet in 1st stitch on the chain and repeat from *, taking up in every other stitch on preceding row.

=Sleeves:= Double the garment at 1st and 3rd widenings and tie together both sides 10 inches from increasings on 1st and 2nd row above border; use the yarn double to tie with. This will form the sleeve.

Pull ribbon through in a few places above border and tie a bow on sleeve.

Draw ribbon through beading around neck.

Crocheted Hug-Me-Tight

For details see First Stitches, page 10, and Old Afghan Stitch, page 27.

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown
6 skeins white
2 skeins pink
1 skein darker pink and 1 skein soft shade of green for the cross
stitch embroidery
1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 5
4 button-molds, 1⅛ inches

INSTRUCTIONS

This pretty garment is crocheted with white yarn in the single crochet. The pink and white border is finished off with a picot edge. A white crocheted band with cross stitch embroidery is worked across back and front parts below shoulders. Belt in back and crocheted buttons add another feature to it. This garment is to be worn double breasted, with the ends of the front parts buttoned to back.

Begin at bottom of back and make a chain of 51 stitches.

=1st row:= Make 1 single crochet in every stitch on the chain, then make 1 chain, turn.

Repeat the single crochet, taking up in double stitch on preceding row. Work forward and back until you have 55 rows or the length of 13 inches. Turn and start on next row the band for the embroidery.

Make the band in the Old Afghan Stitch.

=1st row:= Pick up 1 loop in each stitch on preceding row, taking up as before in double stitch (51 loops on needle). * Put yarn over hook, pull through 1 loop and repeat from * to end of row.

=2nd row:= Same as 1st row with exception of taking up the loops through loops in front on preceding row.

Make 8 rows for the width of band.

Start with the single crochet and make 1 stitch in each loop on preceding row; make 1 chain, turn. Crochet 3 more rows. This will finish the length of back.

=Next row:= Make 16 single crochet for the shoulder, turn.

Make 5 rows.

=Next row:= Increase 1 stitch at neck and repeat this for the next three turnings.

Make the band for the cross stitch embroidery same as on back (pick up 20 loops for band).

Repeat the single crochet same as before, making 55 rows or the length of 13 inches.

Make other side of garment to correspond.

=Border:= Make border all around in the single crochet. Work on right side of garment. Start with pink yarn and make 1 single crochet for every row and 1 single crochet in every stitch at neck and bottom of garment. Increase 1 stitch in each corner. Make 4 rows in white and pink alternately and repeat the increasing of 1 stitch in every corner, each row. (Always take up in double stitch.) Finish off border with a picot edge: Use pink yarn and make 1 single crochet on preceding row. * Crochet a chain of 3 stitches and make a slip stitch, taking up in the 2 loops below chain, skip 1 stitch on preceding row, make 1 single crochet and repeat from * to end of row.

=Belt:= Start with a chain of 3 stitches. Make 2 single crochet on 1st row. Repeat the single crochet, increasing 1 stitch every turning until you have 11 stitches for width of belt. Make 36 rows or the length of 8½ inches. Decrease 1 stitch each turning until 2 stitches are left.

=Button:= Cover the mold with either pink yarn or cloth. Use pink yarn and make a chain of 2 stitches. 1st row: Make 6 single crochet in 1st stitch of the chain. 2nd row: Make 2 single crochet in every stitch on 1st row. 3rd row: Make 2 single crochet in every other stitch on preceding row. Make next row plain. Run a thread through edge of circle, put mold in, draw together and fasten.

Place belt across back 2 inches above border, having the points come out to the picot edge. Fasten it to back and sew on 1 button at each point. Sew on the other buttons in center of border 3 inches above the points of belt.

Make a box pleat in back under belt to take in the fulness and fasten belt loosely in center.

Make 3 loops on each end of front parts: Crochet a chain for each loop and place one loop in center and the others in the corners. Make all the loops on wrong side and in center of border.

Embroider in cross stitch little pink flowers and green leaves on the bands.

Knitted Hug-Me-Tight

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown
2 skeins one color
5 skeins different color
1 pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 6
1 6-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 4
2 Button-molds, 1 inch

INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white and pink._)

This dainty garment is knitted in the plain stitch with pink yarn. The white border and the white belt in the back have a pink edge and are also knitted. The belt is fastened to the back with crocheted buttons. This garment can be worn as a jacket merely by buttoning it different ways or with end crossed on breast as hug-me-tight.

Start at bottom of back, use pink yarn and cast on 50 stitches.

Knit plain forward and back. Two rows make 1 rib. Knit 63 ribs for length of back. Knit 17 stitches on next row and turn (leaving the remaining 33 stitches on a spare needle). Repeat making 63 ribs for shoulder and length of front part and bind off.

Bind off at neck 16 stitches and make the other side to correspond.

=Border:= Use white yarn, begin in 12th rib from bottom of back and pick up (on right side of work) 1 stitch for each rib along the side of knitted piece to end of front part. Take up 3 stitches in corner and then 1 stitch in each chain at bottom of front part, turn. Keep all the stitches on 1 needle. Knit as before and make 5 ribs, increase 2 stitches in the corner for each rib. Make 1 rib in pink (1st row will be on right side) and bind off.

Knit border on other side of vest to correspond.

Pick up the stitches same as before around neck and along the front edges, starting in last rib of the white at bottom of front. Make border same as before, knit the pink edge around the corner and connect it to the edge at bottom.

=Belt:= Cast on 4 stitches (knit just a little tight) and increase 1 stitch on each side until you have 10 stitches. Make about 47 ribs. Length of belt must be 1 inch shorter than width of back at bottom. Make pink edge as before all around belt.

Draw together end of border in back and sew the point of belt to this place with a crocheted button.

=Button:= Cover the mold with either pink yarn or cloth. Use pink yarn and make a chain of 2 stitches. Make 6 single crochet in 1st stitch of the chain. Work around, making 2 single crochet in each stitch on 1st row, then 2 single crochet in every other stitch on the next row. Make 1 row plain. Run a thread through edge of circle, put mold in, draw together and fasten.

Crochet 1 loop in each corner of front parts on the wrong side and fasten them in the white near the pink edge. Button the sides to the back. Run a string across back under the belt and fasten belt loosely to back in middle.

Crocheted Jacket

For details see First Stitches, pages 10–11

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Shetland Floss
6 skeins light shade of brown
2 skeins darker shade of brown
1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 5
1½ yards brown Ribbon, 1 inch wide

INSTRUCTIONS

This jacket is crocheted in a pretty stitch and trimmed with ribbon around neck.

Begin at bottom of back, take the light shade of brown and make a chain of 96 stitches (rather tight).

=1st row:= Make 1 single crochet on the chain. When taking up the loop for the single crochet make it a little longer than usual and repeat this through the work.

Make 1 chain rather tight (this one chain must always be made tight), skip 1 stitch on the chain and make another single crochet, then repeat, making 1 chain and 1 single crochet in every other stitch on the chain. Make 48 single crochet on 1st row, at end of row make 1 chain, turn.

=2nd row:= Make 1 single crochet in 1st space, that is, below top and through 1st loop of the single crochet on preceding row.

* Make 1 chain, then make 1 single crochet, taking up below top and through 1st loop of the next single crochet on preceding row and repeat from *, ending row with 1 chain, turn. Repeat 2nd row for the work.

Make 21 rows.

Increase 1 stitch on each side of back every other row, 5 times.

=To increase:= Make 1 chain and 1 single crochet twice in same place.

Add 22 stitches (chain of 44) on each side of back for the sleeves.

=Next row:= Make 24 single crochet, increase 1 stitch and repeat this in every 9th stitch (single crochet) 6 more times, then finish the row same as at start.

Make 3 rows.

=Next row:= Make 25 single crochet, increase 1 stitch and make this increase to correspond on other end of row.

Repeat this increase of 2 stitches on every 5th row, 3 more times (20 rows from start of sleeve).

Decrease 3 stitches on next row: 1 stitch in center of back and 1 stitch on each side, 10 stitches from center.

=To decrease:= Skip 1 chain and 1 single crochet.

Make 1 row.

Decrease 4 stitches next row at center of back, having 5 stitches between each decrease (110 stitches across).

Take 44 stitches (single crochet) for each sleeve; that will leave 22 stitches for neck.

Make 3 rows for shoulder.

Increase at neck, 1 stitch every other row, 7 times.

Make 7 rows.

Leave 22 stitches for the sleeve (29 stitches across), and make 30 rows for the length of front part.

Make other front part to correspond.

Sew garment together.

Make 1 row in the same stitch and same shade around neck, along front edges, at bottom of jacket and also around the sleeves. Omit the one chain between the single crochet at neck in back of garment.

Make 1 row (light shade) around neck, starting at last increase on front edge: Make 1 treble crochet loose and 1 chain tight, taking up in every stitch (single crochet) on preceding row. This row is for the ribbon.

Make =border= in the darker shade of brown: Make 5 rows in the same stitch all around garment, increasing 1 stitch every row in each corner. Increase 3 stitches on each side below neck at the last increase on front edge. Make 5 rows around sleeves.

Finish off all the edges with 1 row in the lighter shade.

Pull the ribbon through at neck, having 2 treble crochet over and 1 under.

Abdominal Band

For detail see First Stitches Knitting, pages 12–16

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony Yarn—4 skeins
2 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 13

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 240 stitches. Knit 2, purl 2 and repeat forward and back for the length of 2 inches.

Knit plain for 5 inches, then same as at bottom, knit 2 and purl 2 for 2 inches.

Bind off and sew together.

Woman’s Corset Cover

Size 36

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony Yarn—5 skeins
1 pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 2
1 6-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 3
1½ yards Ribbon, 1 inch wide
2½ yards Ribbon, ½ inch wide
1 dozen small Pearl Buttons

INSTRUCTIONS

This corset cover is knitted lengthwise in the plain stitch and trimmed with ribbon.

Begin on the right sleeve and cast on 70 stitches. Knit 1 and purl 1 for the length of 1¼ inches. Knit plain 2 rows (2 rows make 1 rib). Increase 1 stitch at each end of needle every rib, 10 times. Add 6 stitches at each end of needle every rib, 7 times (174 stitches in all). Increase 1 stitch at bottom of front every 5th rib, 4 times. Decrease 1 stitch at bottom of back every 10th rib, 2 times. Make 20 ribs to neck. Leave 76 stitches for front on separate needle. Bind off 28 stitches for neck. Repeat knitting on the remaining 75 stitches for back. Knit 38 ribs in back, then leave the stitches on separate needle and break off the yarn at neck.

Continue with the 76 stitches in front starting at neck. Knit to within 6 stitches, turn.

=Next row:= Slip 1st stitch and finish the row.

Repeat this turning, leaving 5 stitches each time for the next 3 turnings; then leave 4 stitches for each turning, 4 times. Work 4 rows across the piece. Now start at neck and knit 39 stitches, turn.

Repeat the turnings, knitting 4 stitches more for each turning, 4 times. Knit 5 stitches more for each turning, 3 times, then knit the remaining 6 stitches. Work 7 ribs across (25 ribs at neck).

Leave 4 stitches at neck for every turning, 7 times. Knit 1 row across and bind off. Cast on 48 stitches for the other front. Add 4 stitches for every rib, 7 times (76). Knit 7 ribs and repeat, making the other half of garment to correspond.

Sew the sides together and pick up all the stitches at bottom of garment (1 stitch for each rib). Knit 1 and purl 1 for the length of 1¼ inches. Bind off.

=Beading:= Start row with a treble crochet (see First Stitches) and * make a chain of 3 stitches. Make 1 single crochet in 1st stitch on the chain, 1 treble crochet in the 3rd stitch on edge and repeat from * to end of row.

=Button holes:= Start at bottom of right side front and make 3 single crochet. * Make a chain of 2 stitches (a little tight), skip 2 stitches on the edge, make 6 single crochet and repeat from *.

Make the single crochet around neck (1 stitch for each rib) and along the other front side.

Make another row on the right side front: Start with 3 single crochet, taking up in the double stitch. * Make 2 single crochet over the chain of 2 stitches, then make 3 single crochet, a picot and 3 more single crochet and repeat from *.

=Picot:= A chain of 3 stitches, make 1 single crochet in the 2 loops below the chain.

Make beading around neck and sleeves same as before, with exception of making a double crochet instead of the treble.

Put facing inside on front edge and sew buttons on.

Pull ribbon through the beadings and tie a bow on each sleeve.

Woman’s Ermine Slippers

For detail see Lace Picot, page 51

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown
1 skein white
2 skeins colored
1 skein black
2 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 12
1 6-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 3
1 pair of soles, No. 6

INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white, pink and black._)

These slippers are knitted in pink. The Turnover has the effect of ermine and a cord with little white pompons is pulled through around top and tied at the instep.

Cast on 22 stitches with pink yarn.

Knit plain forward and back for the length of 16 inches and bind off.

=Turnover:= Cast on 13 stitches with white yarn.

Knit plain 5 ribs (10 rows).

Start with the black yarn.

=1st row:= Knit 2 in white, 3 in black, 3 in white, 3 in black, and 2 in white.

=2nd row:= The same as 1st row.

=3rd row:= Knit 3 in white, 1 in black, 5 in white, 1 in black and 3 in white.

=4th row:= Same as 3rd row. Leave the black yarn on one side of work as you go along.

Knit 5 ribs, then make these little ermine spots alternately. Repeat for the length of 12 inches.

Make a picot edge around Turnover in white: Fasten the yarn and make a slip stitch on edge. * Make 1 chain a little tight, pull out the loop and withdraw the hook. Now put hook back into the slip stitch, yarn over and draw out a loop, make 1 slip stitch on the edge and repeat from *, making it full enough in the corners.

Join top of slipper by putting one end of the pink stripe to the side at the other end.

Sew top on to sole. Make a row of 1 chain and 1 double crochet around top of slipper for the cord. Sew Turnover to top of row.

=Cord:= Crochet a chain in white with the yarn double, 24 inches long. Pull through at top and put pompons on.

=Pompons:= Cut 2 round pieces of thin cardboard 1¼ inches in diameter and make ⅜-inch hole in center. Thread a needle and work with the yarn double over and over until the hole is filled up. Cut open between the cardboards. Take a linen thread and wind around tight between the cardboards, and tie.

Remove the cardboards and cut even.

Crocheted Slippers

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Four-fold Germantown—4 skeins
1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 7, Style 2
¾ Yard Satin Ribbon, 1 inch wide
1 Pair of Soles, No. 5

INSTRUCTIONS

Begin at the toe. Make a chain of 20 stitches.

=1st row:= Work 9 single crochet, 1 in each stitch on the chain; make 3 single crochet in 10th chain—that will increase 2 stitches, then 9 single crochet, make 1 chain and turn.

=2nd row:= Repeat with the single crochet, taking up in the back of the stitches on row below.

These two rows make 1 rib.

Work 14 more ribs and increase 2 stitches for each rib, same as on 1st rib. Now work 17 stitches on one side, turn and repeat same as before until you have 31 ribs.

Sew end to front part and sew 1st row together at toe.

Crochet trimming on top of slipper. Use yarn double and start in the back.

=1st row:= Make a loop on the hook, * put yarn over and take up 1 long loop on a rib on edge, yarn over and take up another long loop on next rib. Put yarn over hook and pull through 4 loops, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, make 1 chain and repeat from * to end of row.

=2nd row:= Make 1 single crochet between 2 heavy stitches on row below. * Make 1 chain tight and draw the loop long on the hook, then put yarn over hook and take up 1 loop, 1 inch long, in same place as the single crochet. Yarn over hook and repeat until 4 loops are taken up; yarn over and pull through all on needle at once and make 1 chain tight. Put 1 single crochet between the next two stitches on row below and repeat from *.

This row will finish the trimming. Tie a bow of the ribbon and put on at instep. Sew sole on to slipper.

For other sizes make more or less ribs.

Woman’s French Slippers

Size 5

For details, see Rib Stitch page 17, and Old Afghan Stitch, page 27

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown
1 skein white
2 skeins colored
2 shades of pink BLYDA Rope Silk
2 shades of green BLYDA Rope Silk
1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 6, Style 2
1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 4
1 Pair of Soles, No. 5
1 yard Satin Ribbon, 1½ inches wide.

INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white and lavender._)

These slippers are crocheted in a medium shade of lavender. The toe and turnover are made in white with little rose buds embroidered in cross stitch, and a ribbon bow in lavender is tied at the instep.

Begin at the toe with the lavender yarn and make a chain of 32 stitches (use steel hook).

=1st row:= Make 15 single crochet (work tight), then make 3 single crochet in the 16th stitch on the chain. Make 15 more single crochet and 1 chain; turn.

=2nd row:= Make 16 single crochet, always taking up in the back of the stitches. Make 3 single crochet in the 17th stitch, then 16 more single crochet; make 1 chain; turn.

Two rows make 1 rib. Repeat with the increasing for every row until you have 9 ribs. Take 20 stitches for the side and repeat until you have 40 ribs around.

=Join slipper:= Place both edges together and make the slip stitch (see First Stitches), taking up in the back of the stitches on both edges.

=Turnover:= Use the white yarn and No. 4 hook and make a chain of 15 stitches (work tight).

=1st row:= Pick up 1 loop in each stitch on the chain (15 loops on needle), put yarn over hook and pull through 1 loop (of those picked up) at a time.

=2nd row:= Same as 1st row, taking up the loops in front from the loops on preceding row.

Repeat 2nd row. Make 54 rows.

Finish off the edge (3 sides) of the turnover with 1 row in the slip stitch.

Make a square, same width as the turnover, for the toe.

Embroider in cross stitch a vine of rose buds and leaves on the turnover and a rose bud on the toe.

Sew 2 sides of the square to slipper, having the corner in center of 1st row on slipper.

Sew the turnover to top of slipper.

Sew slipper on to sole.

Tie a bow at the instep for trimming.

Woman’s Crocheted Mittens

For detail see First Stitches—Crocheting, pages 10–11

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony—2 skeins
1 6-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 3

INSTRUCTIONS

Make a chain of 40 stitches.

Join and make 8 rows in the single crochet, taking up in the double stitch.

Start increasing for thumb.

=1st row:= Make 2 single crochet in 1 stitch on preceding row; that will increase 1 stitch. Make 1 single crochet and increase 1 more.

Repeat this increasing of 2 stitches every 2nd row, 10 times more, always having the 2 additional stitches between the 2 increasing places.

Take the 22 stitches increased, join and work the thumb.

Decrease 1 stitch in back of thumb every row, 4 times (18 around).

Make 9 rows, then decrease every 3rd stitch until finished.

Now continue with the 40 stitches for hand and make 22 rows from base of thumb.

=Next row:= Decrease 1 stitch on each side of hand. Make 1 row plain, then repeat decreasing 2 stitches for every row, 7 more times.

Crochet together the remaining stitches with the slip stitch: Put the hook through 1 stitch from each side of mitten, yarn over hook, pull through and repeat until finished.

=Border: 1st row:= Make the slip stitch on the chain.

=2nd row:= Make the double crochet, taking up in 1st row of the single crochet (over the row of the slip stitch and the chain), join.

=3rd row:= Make a chain of 3 stitches. Make 1 double crochet between 2nd and 3rd double crochet on preceding row. Work another double crochet across this one between 1st and 2nd double crochet.

Repeat the cross stitch over every 2nd double crochet on preceding row.

=4th row:= Same as 3rd row.

=5th row:= Make the double crochet, increasing 1 stitch in every 3rd cross.

Make 2 rows in the cross stitch same as before and finish off with a picot edge.

=Picot:= * Make a single crochet between 2 crosses; a chain of 3 stitches, 1 single crochet in 1st stitch on the chain and repeat from * to end of row.

Crocheted Hot Water Bottle Cover

Size—To cover 3-quart bottle

For detail see Single Crochet, page 10

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown—2 skeins
1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 4

INSTRUCTIONS

Make a chain of 58 stitches and join to a ring.

=1st row:= Make the single crochet.

=2nd row:= Join 1st row by making the next single crochet in 1st stitch on 1st row. Make 2 more single crochet in same stitch and that will increase 2 stitches on one side of cover. Repeat with the single crochet, taking up in back of the stitches on preceding row. Work 28 single crochet, then make 3 single crochet in the next stitch on the chain; that will increase 2 stitches on the other side of cover. Now make 28 single crochet and that will finish 2nd row.

Repeat, increasing 2 stitches on each side of cover for 4 more rows.

Now work around without increasing until the cover is 10½ inches long.

Make 1 row for the cord: Work the double crochet, taking up in the double stitch on preceding row.

Finish off top of cover with 1 row of scallops: Make 1 single crochet, a chain of 3 stitches and 4 double crochet all in 1 stitch on preceding row and repeat the same in every 4th stitch.

Use the yarn double and make a chain for the cord. Make 2 pieces, each one 24 inches in length.

Pull cord through at top, one piece around from one side and the other piece around from opposite side.

Put a tassel on each end of cord.

=Tassel:= Cut a piece of cardboard 6 inches wide; wind the yarn around 14 times. Take out the hank, place the end of cord in middle of hank and let the loops come around the cord. Take a linen thread and tie around hank and end of cord. Now pull the loops down and wind around with yarn a few times ½ inch from cord. Cut even at bottom.

Sew together at bottom, leaving an opening of 2 inches in center.

Tie the 2 ends of the cord together on each side.

Newport Shawl

For detail see Knitting Plain, page 12

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Shetland Floss—10 skeins
1 Pair Wooden Knitting Needles, No. 12

INSTRUCTIONS