four-fold Germantown. Wind the yarn 24 times over your finger. Break off
the yarn and fasten the end in the hank. Pull through center of square,
fasten on wrong side and cut even on right side.
Join the squares in black.
Place both pieces together with the right sides out. Start in the corner
in the middle stitch of each piece and make the single crochet, taking
up in double stitch on both edges. Work a little tight.
Make 5 shaded panels.
Use the dark brown of the four-fold Germantown and No. 4 hook for the
plain panel. This panel is worked in the Old Afghan stitch. Make a chain
of 40 stitches.
=1st row:= Pick up 1 loop in each stitch on the chain, 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 for the length of 2½ yards. Finish off last row with 1
row in the slip stitch (see 1st stitches), taking up in the loops. Make
4 panels.
Embroider Fleurs-de-lis in cross stitch on the plain panel, using the 2
light shades of the four-fold Germantown. Make 1 Fleur-de-lis opposite
each square of the shaded panel.
Join the panels in black, the same way as the squares, having the dark
plain panel toward you and skip about every 4th stitch (row) on the edge
of the plain panel.
=Border:= Use black yarn and make 1 row in the single crochet all around
the Afghan on wrong side. On the ends of the plain panels skip every 3rd
stitch, taking over 1 row.
=2nd row:= Take the next darkest shade and work on right side of Afghan.
Make 1 chain and a single crochet in every other stitch on 1st row,
taking up in double stitches.
=3rd row:= Use the darkest shade and * make a single crochet in a space
on preceding row; then make a chain of 3 stitches and 4 double crochet
in same space. Repeat from * in every 3rd space on the row.
=Last row in a medium shade:= Make a chain of 2 stitches and a single
crochet in every double crochet on preceding row.
The New Slumber Robe
Size 2½×2 yards
For details see Popcorn Stitch page 30 and Rib Stitch page 17
MATERIALS
SUNLIGHT eight-fold Germantown
4 shades green:
11 skeins light shade
46 skeins next shade
14 skeins next shade darker
20 skeins darkest shade
2 shades dark blue:
11 skeins lighter shade
7 skeins darker shade
20 skeins brown
6 skeins black
1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 5
1 Amber Crochet Hook, No. 6
[Illustration]
INSTRUCTIONS
This Slumber Robe is made up of panels, worked in various shades of
different colors. Five panels are green and blue, shaded, and 4 panels
are medium green, with the pattern in brown. A scallop finishes off the
edge. Use No. 6 hook for the green and blue panel. This panel is worked
lengthwise. Start with the lightest shade in green and make a chain 2½
yards in length.
=1st row:= Make 1 single crochet in 2nd stitch from hook. * Take up 1
loop in next stitch on the chain and from this loop make a chain of 3
stitches; put yarn over hook and pull through both loops on needle, make
1 single crochet in next stitch on the chain and repeat from * to end of
row.
This row is the center row of panel.
=2nd row:= Start with 2 single crochet on this row (that will alternate
the knots) and work same as on 1st row, taking up in the double stitch.
Make 2 rows in the lightest shade, 2 rows in the next shade, 2 rows in
the 3rd shade and 2 rows in the darkest shade.
=Next row:= Make 1 knot in the darkest green and knot in the lightest
blue, changing the yarn when pulling through in the single crochet.
Make 1 row in the lightest blue and 1 row in the darkest blue.
This will finish one side of the panel. Now start in center with the
lightest shade and make 1 row, taking up on the other side of the chain.
Reverse the shades.
Make 5 panels.
For the panel with pattern use No. 5 hook. This panel is worked cross
wise in the single crochet, with the next lightest shade in green and
the brown. Start with the green and make a chain of 27 stitches.
=1st row:= Make 9 single crochet; take up the loop for the 10th stitch
and pull through with the brown; then take up the loop for the next
stitch and pull through with the green. This makes 1 brown stitch. Now
make 2 single crochet work in the brown yarn, take up the loop for the
3rd stitch and pull through with the brown. This makes 3 green stitches.
Repeat, making 3 brown and 9 green single crochet (26). This will finish
1st row; make 1 chain, turn.
Take up in the back of the stitches, work the yarn in as you go along
and change the colors according to the following pattern:
(Green is abbreviated, gr., and brown, br.)
=1st row:= (already made).
=1st row:= 10 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 9 gr.
=2nd row:= 8 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 10 gr.
=3rd row:= 6 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 7 gr.
=4th row:= 6 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 4 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=5th row:= 6 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 5 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=6th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 6 br. 6 gr.
=7th row:= 6 gr. 6 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=8th row:= 6 gr. 5 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=9th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 4 br. 6 gr.
=10th row:= 6 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 4 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=11th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 5 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=12th row:= 6 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=13th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 10 gr.
=14th row:= 10 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=15th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 1 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 1 br. 7 gr.
=16th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 5 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=17th row:= 6 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 4 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=18th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 7 gr.
=19th row:= 8 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=20th row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 2 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 9 gr.
=21st row:= 6 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 5 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=22nd row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 4 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=23rd row:= 6 gr. 2 br. 4 gr. 3 br. 3 gr. 2 br. 6 gr.
=24th row:= 6 gr. 1 br. 3 gr. 3 br. 5 gr. 1 br. 7 gr.
This is the pattern; next row the same as 1st row.
Repeat until you have the length of 2½ yards.
Make 4 panels.
Either side of this panel can be used for right side.
Join the panels in black on right side; place both panels together
having the panel with the pattern toward you. Make 1 row in the single
crochet, taking up the stitches on and between the ribs on the green
edge and through double stitch on the blue edge.
=Border:= 1st row in black; fasten the yarn ends on the green and blue
panels. Make 1 row all around in the single crochet, taking up in the
double stitch (work a little tight). Make 3 stitches for every 2 rows on
the ends of the green and blue panels (32 stitches across).
=2nd row in the brown:= Make a loop on the hook; * put yarn over hook
and take up 1 loop on 1st row (always taking up in double stitch), take
up another loop in the next stitch, put yarn over hook, pull through all
on needle and make 1 chain. Repeat from * taking up in every stitch on
the sides of afghan and skipping 1 stitch between every other cluster on
ends of afghan.
=3rd row in the next lightest shade of green:= Make a shell of 6 double
crochet in every 4th space on preceding row and a single crochet in
space between the shells.
=Last row in the darkest shade of green:= Make a chain of 2 stitches and
a single crochet in every stitch on the shell, taking up in the double
stitch.
Child’s Lily Cap
MATERIALS
SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown 3 skeins white
KLOSTERSILK Art 806, Perle No. 5, 1 skein white
KLOSTERSILK Art 806, Perle No. 5, 1 skein yellow
1 6-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 3
1 fine Steel Crochet Hook
⅙ yard White China Silk
[Illustration]
INSTRUCTIONS
This little cap is crocheted with white yarn and trimmed with lilies
which are crocheted in the mercerized cotton—No. 5 Klostersilk Perle.
Begin in center of crown. Wind the yarn loosely around the hook 3 times,
then make 9 single crochet in this little ring (work tight).
=2nd row:= Start with 2 single crochet in 1st stitch on preceding row
(always taking up in double stitch) and repeat in every stitch to end of
row.
=3rd row:= Make 2 single crochet in every 2nd stitch on preceding row.
=4th row:= Make 2 single crochet in every 3rd stitch on preceding row.
=5th row:= Plain (without increasing).
Make 2 single crochet in every 4th stitch on preceding row 3 times
around the circle (3 rows).
Make 2 rows plain.
Make 2 single crochet in every 6th stitch on preceding row 2 times
around the circle (2 rows).
Make 2 single crochet in every 9th stitch on preceding row once around
the circle (1 row).
Make 3 rows plain.
Make 2 single crochet in every 4th stitch on preceding row once around
the circle (1 row).
Repeat with the single crochet without increasing until you have 37 rows
from center of crown.
Increase 1 row. Make 2 single crochet in every 7th stitch on preceding
row.
Make 12 rows plain.
Finish off edge with 1 row in the slip stitch. Make the row on wrong
side of work and take up in double stitch.
=The Lily:= Use Klostersilk and the steel hook. Make a loop on the hook,
having the end of the thread ½ yard long. Make 1 chain, then 12 single
crochet over the end of the thread, turn.
=2nd row:= Leave the thread; make 1 single crochet in 2nd stitch on
preceding row, taking up in back of the stitches, make another single
crochet in next stitch, then make 6 double crochet, 1 in each stitch and
3 single crochet, turn.
=3rd row:= Same as 2nd row, making the last stitch close to the end of
the thread, turn.
=4th row:= Take the end of the thread along and work over it, start as
before and make 12 single crochet.
Make 1 chain and continue with the single crochet over the end of the
thread for the next leaf. Make 5 leaves for the lily. Last row of each
leaf is on right side.
Join 1st leaf and make center of flower: Make 2 single crochet at the
base of each leaf (10 in circle). Next row: Make 2 single crochet in
every 3rd stitch on preceding row, taking up on top of the stitches and
having the center of flower toward you. Make 2 rows around and break off
the thread. Make a chain of 8 stitches with double thread, in yellow.
Put both ends of chain together, forming a loop, draw up the loop
through center of flower as high as last row and fasten underneath.
Make 9 lilies.
=The Stem for the flowers:= Use the white cotton and make a chain of 2
stitches. 1st row: Make 5 single crochet in 1st stitch of the chain.
Start next row with 1 single crochet in 1st stitch on preceding row.
Repeat the single crochet, 1 in each stitch, work around, taking up on
top of the stitches and having the right side of work inside the cord.
Make the cord or stem 25 inches long.
Put 2 or 3 lilies together, making 3 or 4 clusters on the stem. Sew the
flowers to the stem, put the trimming around cap and fasten.
Turnover edge of cap.
Line inside of cap with China silk and put elastic in if needed.
This size is for a child 3 to 4 years. For a larger size increase
another row outside the last increasing row in the crown. For a smaller
size leave out the last increasing row in the crown.
Child’s Skirt
For detail see Single Crochet, page 10
Size 6 to 8 years
MATERIALS
SUNLIGHT German Knitting Yarn X, 1½ skeins
1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 7, Style No. 2
[Illustration]
INSTRUCTIONS
This little skirt is made in the single crochet. The ruffle at the
bottom holds it firm and makes a pretty finish.
Begin at bottom of skirt and make a chain of 1¾ yards.
Work 14 single crochet, 1 in each stitch on the chain; then make 3
single crochet in 15th stitch on the chain. That increases 2 stitches.
This will make 1 scallop; repeat same until you have 13 scallops for
width of skirt.
End 1st row with the 3 single crochet in 1 stitch, then join by making 1
single crochet on 1st single crochet on 1st row, taking up in the back
of the stitches; work 5 more single crochet.
Make 1 single crochet in 7th, 8th and 9th single crochet on row below.
(Take up 1 loop for each single crochet and pull through those 3 loops
as 1.) That will decrease 2 stitches, then make 6 single crochet, 1 in
each stitch on row below. Make 3 single crochet in next stitch, the
middle one of the 3 single crochet made in 1 stitch on 1st row, and that
will increase 2 stitches.
Now work 6 single crochet and decrease 2, then 6 single crochet and
increase 2 and repeat same for every row until you have 25 rows, then
narrow a little toward the waist.
=Next row:= No increasing, follow the pattern and decrease only, then
you get 1 stitch less on each side of scallop.
Work 5 rows same as before.
Make 1 row without increasing, then 4 rows same as before. Work 1 row
without increasing and 4 rows again, then 1 row without increasing and 2
rows. Make last row in double crochet for the band.
Crochet ruffle at bottom of skirt.
Work 1 row in the double crochet with 1 chain between each double
crochet, taking up in every stitch on row below, with exception of
making 2 double crochet at the point of the scallops and skipping 1
stitch between the scallops.
=Next row:= Make a shell of 6 double crochet between 2 double crochet on
row below. Repeat same to end of row, always leaving 2 double crochet on
row below between each shell.
Finish off ruffle with a picot edge: * Make 1 single crochet on the
shell; then make a chain of 3 stitches and 1 single crochet in 1st
stitch on the chain. Repeat from * making 4 picots for each shell.
Make a vest of sateen, 13 inches in length from shoulder and 25 inches
in width when buttoned and sew skirt on same.
If different size is wanted make more or less scallops for width and
more or less rows before narrowing.
Little Betty Sweater Coat
With belted back and crocheted buttons
Size 2
For detail see Little Betty Stitch, page 22
MATERIALS
SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown—10 skeins
1 pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 2
1 pair Steel Knitting Needles, No. 13
1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 6, Style 2
1 spool Twisted Crocheted Silk
6 button-molds, 1¼ inches, 4 button-molds, ¾ inch
[Illustration]
INSTRUCTIONS
Start at bottom of back. Cast on needle 75 stitches. Knit plain forward
and back 15 rows for border. Start the design on right side of garment.
=1st row:= * Knit 2, purl 3 and repeat from * to end of row (the row
will end with 3 purled).
=2nd row:= * Knit 3, purl 2 and repeat from *. On right side 1st and 2nd
rows are the same.
=3rd row:= * Purl 3, knit 2 and repeat from *.
=4th row:= * Purl 2, knit 3 and repeat from *.
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
[Illustration]
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
[Illustration]
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
[Illustration]
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 *.