Part 6
Second row: go back to the beginning of first row and using the Zephyr Shetland, make 4 double crochet stitches (4 d. c.) in each chain loop across row drawing up the stitches so they are three-eighths of an inch high. Fasten off at the end of each row and begin next row at the other end.
Third row: use Pompadour and make 1 s.c. in the first stitch * ch. 4, 1 s. c. in the space between clusters and repeat from * all across, ending with 1 s. c. in the final stitch of previous row.
Every other row is made like the third row and no further mention will be made of it.
Fourth row: like second row until 6 clusters have been made. Make 3 d. c. in the next s. c. (thus increasing), make 8 clusters, increase as before, 9 clusters, increase, 6 clusters to end.
Sixth row: use Zephyr Shetland. Make 6 clusters, increase, 1 cluster, increase again (thus commencing first shoulder), 18 clusters across back, increase, 1 cluster, increase, 6 clusters. Every other row is made of the Zephyr Shetland.
Eighth row: 6 clusters, increase, 3 clusters, increase, 9 clusters, increase, 9 clusters, increase, 3 clusters, increase, 6 clusters.
Tenth row: 6 clusters, increase, 5 clusters, increase, 19 clusters, increase, 5 clusters, increase, 6 clusters.
Twelfth row: 6 clusters, increase, 7 clusters, increase, 10 clusters, increase, 9 clusters, increase, 7 clusters, increase, 6 clusters.
Fourteenth row: 6 clusters then fasten off. This is the first short row of left front. On it work the pattern rows 5 times, 6 rows in all. On the second and every d. c. row increase in the s. c. preceding the final cluster to shape the arm hole.
The short rows for the back are next to be made.
Skip to the other side of second increasing of shoulder, work to first increasing on second shoulder and fasten off. Work 6 rows in all across the back, increasing in the center of every second row.
The right front is made like the left, increasing at the beginning of rows instead of at the end.
First long row below the arms, work with Pompadour wool, as usual, across the first front, ch. 4, work across back, ch. 4 and across second front. On this row repeat the pattern rows until there are 8 cluster rows, on these cluster rows increasing in the center of back on every other cluster row. The last row will be a Pompadour row. Do not fasten off, turn, work up the front around neck and down second front. Fasten off. With the Zephyr Shetland make 4 single crochet stitches in each loop around the bottom and down the fronts.
Begin at the neck of left front and with the Pompadour make * 1 d. c. in the second s. c. below, then 1 d. c. in the first s. c., crossing it over first d. c. Repeat from * around the three sides of jacket. In the 4 stitches of each corner work the 2 crossed d. c. in one stitch, to keep the corners full enough for the succeeding rows.
Second border row: with Zephyr Shetland make 1 d. c. in each stitch of previous row, taking up both threads of stitch.
Third row: use Pompadour and make 1 s. c. in each stitch, taking up both threads.
Fourth row: like second. Turn and make 1 s. c. in first stitch, * ch. 3, 4 d. c. in same stitch, skip 3 stitches along edge, 1 s. c. in the next and repeat from * around jacket and neck. Join and fasten off.
Sixth row: use Pompadour and work on the right side. Make 1 s. c. in the center skipped stitch on fourth row, * ch. 3, 1 s. c. in top of ch. loop on fifth row, ch. 3, 1 s. c., ch. 3, 1 s. c., ch. 3, 1 s. c., all in the same loop, ch. 3, 1 s. c. in center of next 3 skipped stitches on fourth row, and repeat from *. Join and fasten off.
Sleeve. Make a foundation row of chains and s. c. in Pompadour, beginning at one end of the yoke and working down and around the arm hole to the opposite point of the yoke. This row when completed, corresponds to the third row.
Second sleeve row: work clusters in Zephyr Shetland. Continue in pattern without increase, until there are 13 cluster rows, in all. Next cluster row make 3 d. c. in each cluster instead of 4 d. c. On the next Pompadour row, ch. 3 instead of 4. Make a cluster row having 2 d. c. in each cluster, followed by a Pompadour row having 2 chs. to each loop. The sleeve should be the proper size for the wrist. Sew up. Finish with a border like that around the body of jacket and fasten off. Make second sleeve like first.
Through the open neck row run a cord chained of Zephyr Shetland and finished with tassels of the same.
KEEPING THE ENDS EVEN.
Few crocheters realize the importance of exactly following directions for the ends of rows. Skipping an occasional stitch seems a small matter to many, when that stitch comes at the end of the row and an occasional added stitch is decreed to be equally trivial. Yet frequently they spoil the work. Many a woman while making an afghan, after hours have been spent, finds that her work is all crooked, going off at an unexpected angle, although she may have followed directions exactly, excepting as to the ends. If you want straight edges, learn how the ends must be worked and make each row exactly as it should be.
TO STRAIGHTEN KNITTED OR CROCHETED FLAT WORK.
Wring out white cotton cloth in cold water. Spread cloth on table, then place article on cloth with the right side up, and pin in the desired shape. Cover with a clean, _dry_ cloth and let it remain until entirely dry.
TO WASH WOOLEN ARTICLES.
Have lukewarm water in which some pure white soap has been dissolved. Soak the garment ten minutes, then squeeze out (not wring), removing the stains by squeezing between the hands.
Rinse through two waters, each of the same temperature as the water in which garment was soaked.
Most important is the drying process. If possible, lay the garment flat on a sheet where it will dry quickly. If a sweater or large garment is to be dried, it should first be dropped in the bottom of a pillow slip or cheese-cloth bag, the slip hung up by the open end and the garment be allowed to drip until nearly dry. Then spread on a sheet to dry, drawing the garment into shape from time to time and turning frequently. If it _must_ be hung up, hang evenly.
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