Part 8

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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INSTRUCTIONS