=BODY=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, work 15 more d c in ring (16
d c), join. =2nd ROUND=: Working in back loop of sts only throughout
d c in same space, 2 d c in each st (32 d c). =NEXT ROUND=: Do not
join this or following rounds, place marker at beg of each round.
Work 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 16 times, s c in next 2 sts,
sl st in next st, cut yarn.
=TOP=: Ch 3, join to form a ring, ch 3, 11 d c in ring, place a
marker. =2nd ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st. Repeat last round 4 times.
=NEXT 2 ROUNDS=: 2 sdc in each st. =NEXT ROUND=: 1 sdc in each st, sl
st in next st, cut yarn.
=POMPONS=: Work 8. Wind yarn 55 times over a 3 inch cardboard, slip
off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape and
attach in position as illustrated. =MOUTH=: Cut 2 sections red felt
each 1¾ x ¾ inch. Round edges of one side. Overcast the 2 sections
tog and sew in place. =EYES=: Wind a scrap of black yarn 6 times over
index finger, slip off finger, tie in center and attach in position.
Work other eye to correspond and finish with ribbons as illustrated.
[Illustration: Knit snowman]
_Showman Snowman_
Materials Required:
=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
2—70 yd. skeins White
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW
1 rubber ball—7 inch in diameter; 1 rubber ball—5½ inch in diameter;
scraps Black felt; ¼ yd. Red ribbon
=GAUGE=: 4 sts = 1 inch
=BODY=: Make 2. Cast on 9 sts. =1st ROW=: K 1, P 1 in each st (18
sts). =2nd and ALL EVEN ROWS=: P across. =3rd ROW=: Inc (K 1, P 1)
in every other st. =5th ROW=: Inc in every 3rd st. =7th ROW=: Inc
in every 4th st. =9th ROW=: Inc in every 5th st. =11th ROW=: Inc in
every 6th st. =13th ROW=: Inc in every 7th st. =15th ROW=: K across.
=16th ROW=: P across, bind off.
=HEAD=: Work 2. Work 1st 10 rows same as body section, bind off.
=FINISHING=: Steam sections. Seam body and head sections tog to
have each section form circles. Weave 2 body sections tog taking
up front of bound off sts and leaving an opening to insert large
ball. Insert ball and weave opening closed. Finish head sections in
same manner. Sew head and body sections tog. Cut circles from Black
felt for buttons and eyes. Glue or sew in place. Cut nose and mouth
as illustrated from Black felt and glue in place. =STAND=: Cut 18
strands ½ yd. long. Braid. Form circle with braid and sew in place
under body section.
=HAT=: Cut a section of Black felt 6½ x 8 inches. Fold the 2-6½
inch ends tog and pin together. Place a marker 1 inch up on each
side, then place a 2nd marker 1¼ inches in from 1st marker at each
side edge. Mark center on fold, then place a marker 2½ inches from
this marker. Then cut away from last marker to the 1¼ inch marker.
Overcast the side edges closed leaving an opening to sew in place to
top of head. Tie ribbon in place for scarf.
[Illustration: Woman with knit tennis racket cover]
_Love Game_
_Tennis Racket Cover_
Materials Required:
=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
3—70 Yd. skeins Red
1—70 Yd. skein White
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW