as border on bottom), *pick up 10 sts (1 st in each row) now inc 1 st by
picking up 1 st between next row, repeat from *for (112 sts) or
complete length of coat, for 5 rows. On right front starting at bottom,
work 2 rows even make buttonholes on next row as follows: pick up 56
loops, *sl st over 2 loops, pick up 8 loops, repeat from *to end of
row. Work back chaining 2 sts over those bound off. Work 2 more rows. Sl
sts off on 5th row.
_Collar_--Ch 49, work in afghan st always working first and last 3 sts
in border st same as bottom of coat. On next row, pick up 3 loops *inc,
pick up 7 loops, repeat from *5 more times, inc, pick up last 3 loops.
Continue to inc inside of borders every row and above previous increases
every other row, thruout collar, until you have 10 rows. Work 3 rows
even in border st, bind off on 3rd row. S c up front of collar.
Sew up seams at underarm and sleeve seams. Sew shoulder seams and insert
sleeves into armholes making 2 small pleats on top of sleeve. Sew on
collar starting after border and ending before border. Sew on buttons.
HAT
_Piece at back_--Ch 26 sts. Row 1--Skip 1 ch, *draw up a loop in next
ch; repeat from *across foundation ch (26 loops on hook). Wrap, draw
thru 1 loop, *wrap, draw thru 2 loops; repeat from *across row. This
completes first row. Work 2 more rows in same manner. Row 4--Make a dec
as follows: Draw 1 loop thru first 2 vertical loops (a dec) draw up each
loop across row, dec last 2 loops. Repeat these 4 rows 5 more times (14
loops on needle). Work 4 more rows, decreasing 1 st at beg and end of
every row. *Pick up 1 loop, sl st, repeat from *until all loops are
off. Break thread, ch 10, draw up a loop in each ch (10 loops on hook).
Complete row. Work 2 more rows. Row 4--Inc 1 st at beg of next row as
follows: Y O hook (an inc); pick up each loop across row to within last
loop, wrap (an inc), pick up last loop. Repeat these 4 rows, until you
have 26 loops. Work even on 26 loops until piece measures 12 inches. Now
dec 1 loop on each end. Continue to dec 1 loop on each end every 4th
row, until you have 10 loops. Work 3 rows even. Sew these ends tog. Fold
back piece in half, mark the center of wide end. Fold long piece in
half, mark center. Have markers meet and sew tog. Tack grosgrain ribbon
around to fit headsize and make small tailored bow with 2 inch
streamers.
_Colleen_
No. 814
JERKIN, SOCKS AND BEANIE IN RED SPORTS YARN
Size 12
_Needles_--_1 pair American Standard No. 4._
_Material_--_Kashmir Sports--4 two ounce balls. Beanie--one ounce.
7 buttons._
_Gauge_--_7 sts to 1 inch._
JERKIN
_Back_--Starting at bottom, cast on 104 sts, *K 2, P 4, repeat from
*across, ending row with K 2. Next row, right side, K back. *Repeat
these 2 rows for 1 inch. Dec 1 st at each end, repeat from *5 times, 6
inches (92 sts). Work 2 inches even. *Inc 1 st at each end, work 1 inch
even, repeat from *for 5 times, 13 inches, 104 sts. Work 1/2 inch even.
Bind off 7 sts at beg of the next 2 rows for underarm (90 sts). K 2
sts tog at beg of the next 12 rows (78 sts). Work even until armhole
measures 8 inches, measuring straight up from where the 7 sts were bound
off. On next K row, K 13 sts, K 1, P 1 ribbing to within last 13 sts.
Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 8 rows, continue to follow K 1, P 1
sts for back of neck, bind off remaining 38 sts.
_Front_--Work same as for back until piece measures 5 inches (having
decreases and increases same on sides as back). On next row on right
side, K 3, K 1, P 1 for 30 sts (border for pocket), K 28, P 1, K 1, for
30 sts (border for pocket), K 3. Follow pattern across row and, K 1, P
1, for pocket borders, for 1 inch. On next row, follow pattern to pocket
borders, bind off K 1, P 1 borders, loosely in K 1, P 1.
_Pockets_--Cast on 30 sts. K 2, P 4 across row, ending P 4. K back.
Continue pattern for 5 inches, put sts on st holder. Make another pocket
with K 2 border, on opposite edge. Put on st holder also. On wrong side,
follow pattern for 2 sts, insert 30 sts for pocket (following pattern),
continue across row, inserting 2nd pocket. Continue same as for back,
until piece measures 3 inches above armhole. Now work in pattern on
first 13 sts for 5 inches, bind off 5 sts at armhole edge, 2 times, then
bind off 3 remaining sts. Work last 13 sts in same manner.
_Band at neck_--Holding right side of work toward you, pick up 55 sts
along left side of neck, K across 52 sts (center front), pick up 55 sts
along right side. K 1, P 1, decreasing 2 sts at each corner, every row
(always have decreases over previous decreases). On 4th row, inc 1 st at
beg and end of row. When border measures 1 inch, bind off in K 1, P 1.
Sew shoulder seams. Pick up 116 sts around armholes, K 1, P 1 for 1
inch, bind off K 1, P 1. Sew up right side seams. On left front, pick up
122 sts, K 1, P 1 for 3 rows. On next row, K 8, *bind off 4 sts for
buttonhole, K 13, repeat from *5 times, bind off 4 for buttonhole, K 8.
On next row, cast on 4 sts over those bound off. Work 4 more rows, bind
off K 1, P 1 loosely. Work left back to correspond omitting buttonholes.
Work 1 row of s c around bottom or turn under 1/2 inch. Sew pockets; do
not have sts showing on right side. Sew on buttons.
BEANIE
With No. 4 needles, cast on 8 sts, P back. Row 2--Inc in each st (16
sts), P back. Row 4--*Inc 1 st, K 1 st, repeat from *across row (24
sts). P back. Row 6--*Inc 1 st, K 2 sts, repeat from *across row.
Continue in this manner, having 1 more st between each increase, until
you have 18 sts between each increase. K 1 row, P 1 row without
increasing, for 6 rows. Now decrease in same manner as you increased. *K
2 sts tog, K 18, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row, P back. Decrease in
this manner having 1 st less between each decrease for 5 more K rows. K
1 row on purled side (hem), then K 1 row, P 1 row for 1/2 inch, bind off
loosely. Turn back 1/2 inch hem and sew.
SOCKS--No. 814
_Needles_--_1 set No. 12 steel._
_Material_--_Kashmir Sports--4 ounces._
_Gauge_--_9 sts to 1 inch. Size 9._
Cast on 84 sts (30-30-24), K 1, P 1 for 11/2 inches. K in pattern (K 4,
P 2 for 1 rnd. K next rnd), until work measures 61/2 inches from beg. K
first 2 sts of first needle on 3rd needle. Dec 1 st at beg of first
needle and 1 st at end of 3rd needle. Continue decreasing in this manner
every 1/2 inch, 8 more times (66 sts). K even until work measures 111/2
inches from beg or desired length.
_Heel_--K 15, slip last 15 sts of rnd on same needle (30 sts). Divide
remaining sts evenly on 2 needles for instep. Work 21/2 inches in
stockinette st (K) on 30 heel sts, knitting the first and last st of
every row, end with purled row.
_To shape Heel_--K 19, sl 1 st, K 1, p.s.s.o., turn, P 9, P 2 tog, turn.
*K 9, sl 1 st, K 1, p.s.s.o., turn, P 9, P 2 tog, turn. Repeat from
*until all sts are worked. K back 5 sts, this completes heel. Slip all
instep sts on 1 needle. With another needle, K remaining 5 heel sts and
pick up 16 sts along side of heel. With another needle, pick up 16 sts
along other side of heel and K 5 remaining heel sts. Work 1 rnd even,
keeping instep sts in pattern.
_Instep_--First needle: K to last 3 sts. K 2 tog, K 1. 2nd needle, work
in pattern. 3rd needle, K 1, P 2 tog thru back of sts. K to end of
needle. K 3 rnds even. Continue to dec in this manner every 4th rnd 3
more times (17 sts remaining on each of the first and 3rd needles).
Continue to work even until foot measures 51/2 inches from where sts
were picked up at heel.
_To shape Toe_--First rnd: (K 8, K 2 tog) 7 times. K 2 rnds even. 4th
rnd: (K 7, K 2 tog) 7 times; continue decreasing 7 sts every 3rd rnd in
above manner, until there are 14 sts remaining, break thread, draw thru
remaining sts, fasten securely. Weave elastic thread into wrong side of
cuff with a tapestry needle.
[Illustration: No. 814
A neat combination that can be worn for either sports or school. The
Jerkin has a square neckline that is different and the stitch of the
Jerkin is repeated in the socks. Notice the buttons on the sides of the
Jerkin.
_Detailed illustration of Socks on Page 27._
_Directions on opposite page._]
_Spiral Socks and Slip-Over_
No. 815
Size 10
_Needles_--_1 Pair American Standard No. 2 and No. 3._
_Material_--_Kashmir Sports--4 two ounce balls._
_Gauge_--_71/2 sts to 1 inch--Waist 24 inches--Chest 26 inches._
SLIP-OVER
_Back_--With No. 2 needles, cast on 84 sts, K 2, P 2 ribbing for 3
inches. Change to No. 3 needles. Row 1--K 1 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 2 (P
4, K 4, 5 times), P 1.
_Row 2_--K 1 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 2, (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 1.
_Row 3_--Same as Row 1.
_Row 4_--Same as Row 2.
_Row 5_--(K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 4 (P 4, K 4, 5 times).
_Row 6_--(P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 4 (K 4, P 4, 5 times).
_Row 7_--Same as Row 5.
_Row 8_--Same as Row 6.
_Row 9_--K 3, P 4 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 6 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 4, K
3.
_Row 10_--P 3, K 4 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 6 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 4, P
3.
_Row 11_--Same as Row 9; increasing in first and last st.
_Row 12_--(P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 6 (K 4, P 4, 5 times).
_Row 13_--K 3, P 4 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 8, (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 4, K
3.
_Row 14_--P 3, K 4 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 8, (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 4, P
3.
_Row 15_--Same as Row 13.
_Row 16_--Same as Row 14.
_Row 17_--K 2, P 4 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 10 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 4, K
2.
_Row 18_--P 2, K 4 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 10 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 4, P
2.
_Row 19_--Same as Row 17.
_Row 20_--Same as Row 18.
_Row 21_--Inc first st (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 1, K 2, P 1 (K 4, P 4, 5
times), inc last st.
_Row 22_--P 2 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 1, P 2, K 1 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P
2.
_Row 23_--K 2 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 1, K 2, P 1 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K
2.
_Row 24_--Same as Row 22.
_Row 25_--K 1 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 2, K 2, P 2 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K
1.
_Row 26_--P 1 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 2, P 2, K 2 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P
1.
_Row 27_--Same as Row 25.
_Row 28_--Same as Row 26.
_Row 29_--(P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 3, K 2, P 3 (K 4, P 4, 5 times).
_Row 30_--(K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 3, P 2, K 3 (P 4, K 4, 5 times).
_Row 31_--Same as Row 29.
_Row 32_--Same as Row 30.
Continue moving pattern over 1 st every 4 rows in above manner always
working 2 stockinette sts in center of piece and increasing 1 st at each
end every inch until you have 92 sts. Continue even until work measures
101/2 inches from beginning. Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 2 rows.
Dec 1 st at beg of the next 8 rows, (74 sts). Work even until armhole
measures 7 inches measuring straight up from where the 5 sts were bound
off. Work in pattern for 21 sts, bind off 32 sts, work remaining 21 sts.
Bind off 7 sts at beg of shoulder edge, 3 times. Work other shoulder to
correspond, joining yarn at inside of neck.
[Illustration: No. 815
This stocking is knit spirally and regardless which way you pull on the
stocking you automatically get a heel and toe--so you see--mothers, this
is a boon to leisure moments when you ordinarily would be darning. You
will notice that the spiral stitch is repeated diagonally in the sweater
and is very smart--especially for the young fellows who want to make
_That Impression_.]
_Front_--Work same as for back until piece measures 131/2 inches from
beginning (3 inches above armhole). Work 32 sts in pattern, Bind off 10
sts for neck. Work 32 sts, K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at neck edge,
until 21 sts remain. Work even until armhole measures 7 inches,
measuring from 5 bound off sts. Bind off 7 sts at beg of shoulder, 3
times. Work other shoulder to correspond.
_Sleeves_--With No. 2 needles, cast on 60 sts, K 2, P 2 for 3 inches.
Change to No. 3 needles and work in pattern, working first row as
follows: K 1, P 4 (K 4, P 4, 3 times), K 2 (P 4, K 4, 3 times), P 4, K
1. Continue in pattern increasing 1 st on each end every inches until
piece measures 15 inches, 90 sts or desired length to underarm. Bind off
3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Now
dec 1 st at beg of every row until 40 sts remain, bind off.
_Band at neck_--Front--With No. 2 needles, holding right side toward
you, pick up 76 sts across front, K 2, P 2 for 1 inch. Bind off loosely
in K 2, P 2.
_Band at back_--Pick up 40 sts K 2, P 2 for 1 inch. Sew shoulder seams
and band at neck. Sew seams at underarm. Insert sleeves into armholes,
having seams meet.
SOCKS
_Spiral ribbed socks, without heels._
No. 815
_Needles_--_1 set No. 12 steel._
_Material_--_Heather sports yarn--4 ounces. Red, Yellow and Royal
blue 1/8 ounce each. 1 spool elastic thread._
_Gauge_--_9 sts to 1 inch._
With heather cast on 72 sts (24 sts on each of 3 needles). Work in
ribbing (K 2, P 2) for 8 rnds. Attach yellow yarn and K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2
for 1 rnd. With heather, K 1 rnd K 2, P 2 for 2 rnds. With red, K 1 rnd,
K 2, P 2 for 2 rnds. With heather, K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2 for 2 rnds. With
royal blue, K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2 for 5 rnds. With heather K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2
for 2 rnds. With red, K 1 rnd; K 2, P 2 for 2 rnds. With heather K 1
rnd, K 2, P 2, for 2 rnds. With yellow K 1 rnd; K 2, P 2 for 1 rnd. With
heather K 1 rnd; K 2, P 2 for 13 rnds. Join elastic thread, K 1 rnd; *K
4, P 4 for 3 rnds. 4th rnd, K 4, P 4 to last st. Put this st on next
needle. 5th rnd (first needle) K 4, P 4 to last st. Put this st on next
needle. (2nd needle), same as first needle. (3rd needle), K 4, P 4 to
end. This moves pattern over forming a spiral. Repeat from *, until work
measures 22 inches from beginning, or desired length; after 2 patterns
have been completed with elastic thread, continue with yarn for 2
patterns, then work 2 more patterns with elastic. Join yarn and
complete.
_Toe_--P 7, P 2 tog for 1 rnd. P 2 rnds even. P 6, P 2 tog for 1 rnd. P
2 rnds even. Continue decreasing in this manner, purling 2 rnds even
after every decrease rnd, 5 times more. Break thread and run through
remaining sts. Fasten off.
_QUEEN OF HEARTS_
No. 816
SIX PIECE ENSEMBLE IN "RED AND WHITE"
Size 10 to 12 years
_Needles_--_1 pair bone needles, size 3. 1 Circular needle size 3,
24-inch._
_Material_--_Cashmere Sports Yarn. Jacket--5 two ounce balls White.
Skirt--4 two ounce balls Red. Cap--1 two ounce ball White._
_Gauge_--_71/2 sts to 1 inch._
JACKET
_Back_--Cast on 92 sts (96 sts, size 12). K 1 row, P 1 row for 3/4 inch.
P 1 row on K side, to turn for hem. Continue to K 1 row, P 1 row, until
work measures 13/4 inches from start. Dec 1 st on each side (90 sts).
*Work 1 inch even, dec 1 st on each side, repeat from *once (86 sts).
Work 2 inches even. Now inc 1 st on each side. *Work 1 inch even, inc 1
st on each side, repeat from *until piece measures 93/4 inches from
start (96 sts). Work 1 inch even (2 inches, size 12). Bind off 3 sts on
each side for underarm, then K 2 sts tog at beg of the next 8 rows (82
sts). Work even for 6 inches (61/2 size 12) measuring straight up from
where the 3 sts were bound off. Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 10 rows,
bind off remaining 32 sts for back of neck.
[Illustration: No. 816
The answer to any problem that would arise in regard to a skating
costume. The very essence of smartness that may be used as a Spring,
Fall or Winter ensemble. Jacket, by the way, closes with a Zipper, and
the heart motif is repeated on cap, jacket and mitts.]
_Front_--Cast on 3 sts, P back. Inc in each st, P back. Inc in first and
last 2 sts in every K row, until you have 28 sts. Cast on 5 sts at beg
of the next 2 rows (38 sts). On next K row, cast on 10 sts (place
marker), this will be seam end. K 1 row, P 1 row for 1 inch. *Dec 1 st
at seam end, work 1 inch even, repeat from *once. Work 2 inches even.
*Now inc 1 st on seam end. Work 1 inch even, repeat from *until piece
measures 9 inches from marker (50 sts). Work 1 inch even. Bind off 4 sts
at seam end for underarm, then K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at
underarm, 5 times (41 sts). Work even for 4 inches (41/2 size 12). Bind
off 6 sts at neck edge, then K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at neck
edge, until 28 sts remain. Bind off 5 sts at beg of every row that
begins at shoulder and continue to K 2 sts tog at neck edge, until all
sts are bound off.
_Sleeves_--Cast on 56 sts, P 1 row, K 1 row for 3/4 inches. P 1 row on K
side (to turn for Hem), continue to K 1 row, P 1 row for 2 inches. *Inc
1 st at each end. Work 1 inch even, repeat from *, until sleeve measures
153/4 inches (86 sts), work 1/2 inch even or desired length to
underarm. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of
the next 2 rows. K 2 sts tog at beg and end of every K row, until you
have 44 sts, bind off. On fronts at bottom, pick up 48 sts on right
side, P 1 row, K 1 row, decreasing 1 st on K rows at point, for 6 rows,
bind off.
_Collar_--Holding wrong side toward you, pick up 72 sts, cast on 4 sts
at beg of next 2 rows for hem. K 4, P across to within last 4 sts, K 4.
K 1 row, P 1 row for 2 rows. *K 5, inc 1 st, repeat from *across row,
work 3 rows even. *K 6, inc 1 st, repeat from *across row, work 3 rows
even. *K 7, inc 1 st, repeat from *across row, work 3 rows even.
*K 8, inc 1 st, repeat from *across row. Work 6 rows even. Bind off 8
sts, P 1 row on K side. Bind off 8 sts at beg of next row, P 1 row, K 1
row for 4 more rows, bind off loosely.
_Finishing_--Sew up seams at underarm and sleeve seams, insert sleeves
into arm holes, having seams meet at underarm. Turn under hems and sew.
Work 1 row of s c up each side at fronts.
_Heart_--With red yarn, cast on 2 sts, P back. K next row, increasing in
each st. P back (when increasing, inc on 2nd st from ends). Inc at beg
and end of every row until you have 20 sts. Inc at beg and end of K rows
only until you have 24 sts. Work 4 rows even. Now dec 2 sts on every K
row same as you increased, until you have 20 sts. P back. K over 10 sts,
P back. Now K 2 tog every K row at beg and end until you have 4 sts,
bind off. Work other 10 sts to correspond. Work 1 row of s c around
heart, pin heart into shape desired, block and sew on jacket as shown on
illustration.
SKIRT
With No. 3 circular needle, cast on 480 sts. Join being careful not to
twist sts. K 1 row, P 1 row, for 6 rows for border (3 ribs). *P 2, K 78,
repeat from *for 1 rnd. K next rnd. Repeat these 2 rnds for 1 inch. On
next rnd, make a decreased row as follows: *P 2, K 2 sts, K 2 tog, K 70,
K 2 tog, K 2, repeat from *for 1 rnd (468 sts). Work in pattern for 1
inch. Make another decreased rnd as follows: *P 2, K 2 sts, K 2 tog, K
33, K 2 tog, K 33, K 2 tog, K 2, repeat from *for 1 rnd (450 sts). Work
in pattern for 1 inch. Continue to dec 18 sts (3 sts in each gore, 1 dec
on each side of gore, on 3rd and 4th sts, 1 st in center of each gore),
until skirt measures 17 inches, 180 sts, (26 waist). Work 1/2 inch even.
Now dec 12 sts to the rnd, omitting center decreases 168 sts (24 waist).
Work 1/2 inch even or desired length to waist line. P 1 row, K 1/2 inch
even, bind off loosely. Insert elastic and turn for hem.
CAP
_Side of Cap_--With No. 3 needle, cast on 28 sts, *K 1 row. On next row,
K 4, (border), P back, repeat from *for 1 inch. Now inc 1 st at end of
next row and continue to K 4 on purled rows for border. Work 1 inch
even. Inc 1 st every inch on same side, until you have 35 sts, 7 inches.
Work 2 inches even. Now dec 1 st every inch same as you increased, 28
sts, work 1 inch even, bind off.
_Back of Cap_--Cast on 24 sts, *K 1 row, P 1 row for 3 rows, inc 1 st at
beg and end of next row, repeat from *until you have 36 sts, 3 inches.
Work 1/2 inch even, now dec 1 st on each end and dec 1 st on each end
every 4th row, until you have 28 sts, P 1 row, K 1 row, bind off.
Fold front piece in half, mark center of cap at opposite edge from
border. Place mark in center of bound off sts on back of cap. Sew center
back to front piece having markers meet. Block seam lightly on right
side of cap. With red work scallops around seam of cap, as follows:
holding back of cap toward you, fasten yarn at bottom, ch 1, *skip a
space, work (1 h d c, 3 d c, 1 h d c) in next st, skip a space, s c in
next space, repeat from *around back of cap about 20 scallops.
_Ties_--Ch 70, work 1 s c around bottom of cap (continuing with same
thread), skipping about 10 sts, ch 70 sts. Work 1 row of s c over chains
and back of cap. Block lightly into shape.
_Hearts_--With red, cast on 2 sts, P 2 sts. K increasing in each st, P
back. *On next row inc in first 2 sts and last 2 sts, P back, repeat
from *once. K 1 row, P 1 row even for 4 rows. K 2 tog, K 4, turn, P 2
tog, P 3, K 2 tog, K 2 turn. P 2 tog, P 1, bind off 2 sts, break thread.
Work other 6 sts to correspond and work 1 row of s c around heart. Sew
hearts on each side of cap as shown on illustration.
SLIP-OVER NO. 816
Size 10 to 12 years
_Needles_--_1 Pair Bone size 1 and 3._
_Material_--_4 one ounce balls Kashmir fleece._
_Gauge_--_8 sts to 1 inch--No. 3 needles._
_Back_--With No. 1 needles, cast on 104 sts (size 12, 108 sts), K 1, P 1
for 5 inches. Change to No. 3 needles, K 1 row, P 1 row, until piece
measures 11 inches. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows for
underarm, then K 2 tog at beg of the next 6 rows (92 sts). Work even
until armhole measures 51/2 inches, measuring straight up from where
the 3 sts were bound off. On next K row, K 29, put remainder of sts on
st holder. P back on 29 sts. On next row, bind off 5 sts at beg of every
row at armhole edge, 5 times and P 2 tog at beg of every row at neck
edge. Work other 29 sts to correspond.
_Neck Band_--With No. 1 needles, pick up 50 sts, K 1, P 1 ribbing for 1
inch, bind off, K 1, P 1.
_Front_--Cast on 104 (size 12, 108), K 1, P 1 for 5 inches. Change to
No. 3 needles. On next row, K 26, K 1, P 1 for 52 sts, K 26. On next row
P 27, P 1, K 1, for 50 sts, P 27. Next row, K 28, K 1, P 1, for 48 sts,
K 28. Next row, P 29, P 1, K 1, for 46 sts, P 29. Continue in this
manner having 2 sts less in pattern on every row, until all sts are K. P
1 row, K 1 row until piece measures same as for back. Bind off 3 sts at
beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 tog at beg of the next 8 rows (90 sts).
Work even until armhole measures 2 inches (21/2 inches, size 12). K 44,
K 1, P 1, K 44. Next row, P 43, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 43. Next row, K 42
(K 1, P 1, 3 times), K 42. Next row, P 41 (P 1, K 1, 4 times), P 41.
Continue in this manner having 2 more sts in pattern every row, until
you have 28 sts in pattern. K 31, put remainder of sts on st holder. P
back. P 2 tog at beg of every 4th row, at neck edge until 25 sts remain.
Bind off 5 sts at beg of every row at armhole edge, 5 times, work even
at neck edge. Work other side to correspond, (Put 28, K 1, P 1) on st
holder. Band at neck. Pick up 23 sts, K 1, P 1 following pattern across
front, pick up 23 sts on other side. K 1, P 1 for 1 inch, bind off K 1,
P 1.
_Sleeves_--With No. 1 needles, cast on 66 sts. K 1, P 1 for 21/2
inches. Change to No. 3 needles, K 20, K 1, P 1 for 26 sts, K 20. Next
row, P 21, P 1, K 1, for 24 sts, P 21. K 22, K 1, P 1 for 22 sts, K 22.
P 23, P 1, K 1 for 20 sts, P 23. Continue in this manner having 2 sts
less in pattern every row, until all sts are K, inc 1 st on each end and
continue to inc 1 st on each end every 4th row, until sleeve measures
41/2 inches (72 sts). Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2
sts at beg of the next 2 rows (62 sts). K 2 tog at beg and end of every
4th row until you have 40 sts, bind off.
Sew up shoulder seams, sew back and front together. Sew sleeve seams and
insert into armhole.
MITTENS
No. 816
Size 6 to 8, 10 to 12
_Needles_--_1 set of bone, No. 5._
_Material_--_21/2 oz. knitting worsted._
_Gauge_--_5 sts to 1 inch._
_Cuff_--Cast on 44 sts, 16 sts on each 2 needles, 12 on 3rd needle, *P 4
rnds. K 4 rnds, repeat from *2 more times. K 2, P 2 around row for 3
inches (size 6 to 8), 4 inches (size 10 to 12). Put next 12 sts on st
holder and cast on 4 sts. Continue to K 2, P 2 for 21/2 inches (size 6
to 8), 31/2 inches (size 10 to 12). On next rnd, K 2 tog, P 2 tog for 1
rnd. K 1, P 1 for 4 rnds. K 2 tog until you have 9 sts, draw through and
sew.
_Thumb_--Pick up 12 sts from st holder, pick up 4 sts from hand. K 2, P
2 for 11/2 inches, size 6 to 8 (13/4 inches, size 10 to 12), then P
the 2 P sts tog for 1 rnd. Next rnd K the 2 K sts tog for 1 rnd (8 sts),
draw through and sew.
With red sports yarn make 2 small hearts as follows: With No. 2 needles,
cast on 2 sts, P 2 sts, K increasing in each st. P back. *Inc in first
and last st, P back, repeat from *once. K 1 row, P 1 row. K 2 tog, K 2,
turn, P back. K 1, K 2 tog, bind off. Work other 4 sts to correspond.
Make another heart in same manner. Sew 2 pieces tog and fill with red
yarn. Make 3 more hearts in same manner. With 2 strands of sports yarn,
ch 52 sts, sew heart on each end, tie a bow and sew on mitts as shown on
illustration. These can easily be removed when washing.
_Directions for socks on page 22._
_Aloha_
No. 817
HERRINGBONE COAT AND HAT IN "SHARK BLUE"
Size 12
_Needles_--_1 Pair American Standard No. 4._
_Material_--_Heather Knitting Worsted. Coat--6 four ounce skeins.
Hat--1 four ounce skein._
_Gauge_--_2 Patterns to 3 inches, (Coat); 5 sts to 1 inch, (Hat)._
_Pattern Stitch_--_Multiple of 9, plus 1 St._
_Bust Measure_--_30 inches._
SWATCH
_Swatch_--Cast on 19 sts, Row 1, P. Row 2-K 4 sts, *inc in next st by
knitting 1 st in next st of row below in back, then K the next st, K 3
sts, K 2 tog, K 3, repeat from *across row, ending with K 2 tog. Row
3--P. Row 4--*K 2 sts tog, K 3 sts, inc 1 st (same as Row 2), K 3 sts,
repeat from *across row, ending K 4.
[Illustration: No. 817